Dubai, Oct 31st, 2009: The Higher Committee for the UAE’s National Day celebrations headed by HE Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Oweis, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development has approved the official emblem of the celebrations for 2009 and decided to circulate it as the symbol for all formal events across various emirates. The […]
12 elements of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding UNESCO
ABU DHABI, Oct. 1st, 2009: 12 elements of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding in eight countries were identified by UNESCO’s Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage during its current 4th session in Abu Dhabi. 3 elements were nominated by China alone. These are Qiang New Year festival, Traditional design and […]
Habtoor Announces Dinner up in the air in Dubai
Travel is name of fine dining and some people travel far for a dining experiences with a great view and adventure. Dubai’s Habtoor Grand Resort has invented a new way to dine that is Dine up in the air. Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa is bringing a ‘high’ dining experience a table suspended in the air […]
Mohammed bin Rashid to open Dubai Metro on 09/09/09
Dubai, 30th Aug. 2009: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will officially launch Dubai Metro on 09/09/2009. The project will start with 10 key stations on the Red Line, namely: Rashidiya, Terminal 3 (Dubai International Airport), City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Khalid bin […]
“Islam: Faith and Worship” Exhibtion inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, July 22nd, 2009: Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) on Wednesday inaugurated The “Islam: Faith and Worship” exhibition at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. 161 rare Islamic artifacts including the sword of Muawiyah, the Umayyad Caliphate; an embroidered Kaaba curtain that has not been moved […]
JW Marriott Dubai offers STAY 2 and get 3rd night free
Dubai JW Marriott announces their very special package for this summer. Starting from now till 19th September you can STAY 2 NIGHTS AND GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE ON EXECUTIVE ROOMS AND SUITES Additionally The JW Marriott has announced special offer for families whereby all Kids will have exclusive access to the JW Kids Club […]
Dubai Muncipalty wins the architecture award
Dubai Municipality won the World Architecture Award at its fourth cycle of 2009 in recognition for the restoration project on the House of Scholar Mohammad Sharif in the Bastakiya. The Municipality won the award in the category of the Best Project that won the appreciation of the Honorary Committee. Eng Rashad Bukhash, Director of Architectural […]
UAE to become IRENA’s Headquarter
UAE has become the first developing country to host the office of a major international organisation with Abu Dhabi being the home to the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Irena headquarters will be located in Masdar City Abu Dhabi, which is currently under construction. Masdar City will be the world’s first […]
Mohammed Bin Rashid meets Queen Elizabeth II .
WAM Berkshire, UK, Jun 18th, 2009 (WAM): Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was received as a guest of honour by HRH Queen Elizabeth II of England and Head of the Commonwealth during the opening ceremony of the Royal Ascot Festival in Berkshire […]
Sheikh Mohammed creates ‘Brand Dubai’ office
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, established on Friday the Dubai Media Affairs Office ‘Brand Dubai’ to coordinate Dubai’s strategic media affairs regionally and internationally, according to newswire WAM. Sheikh Mohammed also appointed Mona Ghanem Al Marri as the new entity’s Chief Executive […]
Dubai to build arts and fashion districts
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has said it was aiming to build a fashion and design district and change legislation to persuade foreign artists to take up residence in a new arts neighborhood in Dubai. The plans are the latest move in a major attempt by Emirate if Dubai to put itself on the global […]