Cultural Aspects in Christian and Islamic Religions Book by UNESCO launched
February 4th 2009, UNESCO Beirut in cooperation with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM), launched the book “Cultural Aspects in Christian and Islamic Religions”, It is hoped that this book dedicated for the young generation, will improve mutual knowledge…
IATA urges ‘open skies’ policy to uplift aviation sector in Middleeast
Dubai: An “open skies” policy could lift the region’s aviation sector out of the $200 million loss expected for 2009, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) official Mr. Majdi Sabri has said. Majdi Sabri, regional vice-president for the Middle East…
UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Al-Maainah says UAE economy is stable
Seoul, 23 Feb. 2009 (WAM) UAE Ambassador to South Korea Abdulla Al-Maainah said that the UAE’s economy is stable and steaming ahead with confident steps despite the abrupt international financial crisis. The Ambassador while talking to WAM pointed out that…
H.E. Princess Haya Joins 500 Participants to Raise Awareness on Arthritis
WAM Dubai: Feb 21st, 2009 (WAM): Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE Ruler of Dubai joined 500 participants from Emirates Arthritis Foundation’s (EAF)…
Desert Mushrooms Appear in UAE Dunes
Dubai 20th December as the temprature get warmer the deser blooms several hrbas. Among the herbs is the Desert Mushrooms of UAE desert found in the dunes near Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
UAE signs diplomatic ties with St. Vincent and the Grenadines
New York, Feb. 21, 2009 The UAE and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed a joint statement to officially establish diplomatic ties between the two countries at ambassadorial level with effect from February 20, 2009. UAE’s Permanent Ambassador at the…
Gold refinery planned in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Global Force Capital and Italy’s Elettronica SpA yesterday announced the formation of a joint venture to build a plant in Abu Dhabi for refining and fabricating bars and grains of gold and other precious metals. It will be…
Entry permit issued for tennis player
WAM ABU DHABI 19 February 2009 (WAM): An entry permit has been issued to permit the Israeli tennis player Andy Ram to take part in next week’s tennis tournament in Dubai, the Director of the Consular Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign…
Desert Palm Dubai Dining Deals for March 2009
Dubai’s Desert Palm Golf resort will be offerring special dinning deals every Saturday lunchtime from 12 noon until 3pm throughout March. Mouthwatering dishes of roast meat, vegetables and potatoes will be complemented by traditional stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Come…
Premier Inn Middle East Slashes 30% rates for its budget hotels
Premier Inn Middle East, a joint venture of Emirates and UK-based holding company Whitbread, has reduced the daily room rates to AED350 (US $95.3) from AED495 ($134.8) until the end of September, in response to a slow tourism in the…
Sh: Khalifa Issues law To Setup The Abu Dhabi National Chemicals Company
Abu Dhabi, Feb 15th, 2009 His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law to setup the Abu Dhabi National Chemicals Company, as a joint venture in which the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) and Abu Dhabi…
Dubai Restructures Key Companies amid credit crunch
DUBAI, Feb 15 2009 major holding companies linked with the Dubai government unveiled, they will do major restructuring which will include consolidating operations to cut costs as the global downturn hit at the core of the emirate’s financial and property sectors….
New taxi tariff for elderly and special people effective from Sunday in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Feb 12th, 2009 (WAM)–TransAD, the Division of the Department of Transport dealing with taxi in the Abu Dhabi have announced services for aged persons, special needs people and patients with the to use the new taxi service at…
Musahama Web Portal launched by Du and Minisstry of social affairs
Dubai, 11 Feb. 2009 (WAM) — Du, the integrated telecom operator in the UAE, and the UAE Ministry of Social Affairs have jointly launched Musahama, a comprehensive web portal for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UAE. The web portal will…
Arabian Horse Beauty Pageant to be held on Thursday in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Feb 09th, 2009 (WAM)–The Abu Dhabi’s first International Championship of the Arabian Horse Beauty Pageant will be held from Feb. 12 to 13, at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. The event will be held under patronage of Deputy…
