Although it is said UAE has just one season but its not quite true, UAE’s summer is officially over, and the country is now experiencing a pleasant transition from autumn to the…
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Abu Dhabi hosts workshop on falconry
WAM Abu Dhabi, 10 June 2009 (WAM) – A workshop will take place on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi as part of Arab States preparation to submit a dossier for the registration of…
Biomedical scientists find possible link between cleaning products and cancer
A team of biomedical scientists have revealed that exposure to certain cleaning products could put people at an increased risk of breast cancer. The report, which was published in the open access…
Abu Dhabi Hotel guests numbers on rise May-To-May Comparison Up 14 per cent
Abu Dhabi, June 28th, 2010 — Abu Dhabi emirate recorded a 14 per cent increase on guest numbers across its 116 licensed hotels and hotel apartments last month compared to May 2009,…
Emirates airline online UAE visa application procidure
Emirates airline has launched a new online visa system for people from 56 countries, including India, Pakistan and the Philippines, visiting the UAE. here is a step-by-step guide to get your ticket…
Emirates A380 to serve Manchester from 1st September
DUBAI, March 30th, 2010: Manchester will become the most northerly point on the world’s A380 network after Emirates Airlines revealed its latest plans for the superjumbo. A 517-seat version of the giant…
Sharjah awarded “Best Arab World Exhibitor” at the ITB 2010
Berlin, 14th March 2010 (WAM) — The emirate of Sharjah was awarded the Best Arab World Exhibitor Award amidst heavy competition at the International Tourism Bourse in Berlin, Germany. The award is…
UAE volunteers scale Mount Kilimanjaro summit to raise funds for anti-Malaria campaign
SHARJAH, March 14th, 2010: A group of volunteers from the UAE led by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Thani have reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain…
Abu Dhabi ready to host Costa Deliziosa’s maiden call
Abu Dhabi, Feb 21st, 2010 Abu Dhabi is all set to welcome in Mina Zayed one of the most advanced cruise liners afloat – the 92,600 tonnes Costa Deliziosa – which is…
Sharjah Museums Department celebrates Arabic Language Day
Sharjah, 21st Feb. 2010 In line with USESCO’s International Mother Language day Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) celebrated the Arabic Language Day on Feb. 21 .The move was to promote linguistic and cultural…
Dubai is, and will continue to be, a strong and vibrant global financial center, Sheikh Ahmad
Dubai, Dec14th, 2009 — Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (SFC) reassured the investors, financial and trade creditors, employees, and citizens support of the government…
Quit bashing Dubai – Says Arab News Article!
It is surprising to see how world reacts at one flaw of Dubai while there are others who make humangous blunders and no one talks as much. The western media is bashing…
Dubai World issues updated statement on debt obligations
Dubai, Dec 1st, 2009 (WAM) — Dubai World (“Dubai World”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) would like to update their lenders on recent developments relating to their debt obligations. Following a detailed…
World ranked climbers to race against clock at Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009
Dubai, Nov 30th, 2009 (WAM) — Two of the best speed climbers in the world are set to thrill the crowds by racing against the clock in Dubai next month, as part…
The UAE’s First Dedicated Arthouse Cinema Opens At Reel Cinemas
The Picturehouse, the first cinema in the UAE dedicated to arthouse, independent and award-winning classics opened recently at Reel Cinemas in The Dubai Mall. The Picturehouse has lined up five debate-rousing movies…