FAO to promote climate-smart agriculture
Rome, Nov 06th, 2009: The twin battles to improve food security for a growing world population and contain climate change can be fought on the same front the world’s farmland, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations said…
Sharjah Water festival to boost tourism
Dubai: Sharjah-based Dana Gas, the Middle East’s first and largest regional private sector natural gas company, will be the main sponsor of the Sharjah Water Festival 2009. The festival — an initiative from the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority…
TV presenter in Saudia covered from head to toe
JEDDAH: A new TV show that discusses issues concerning teenage girls and female university students was recently broadcast with Saudi presenters dressed in black from head to toe. The show — named Asrar Al-Banat (The Secrets of Girls) — is…
Emirates Palace hosts F1 vintage cars exhibition
Abu Dhabi, Oct 31st, 2009: As momentum in the UAE capital is building up in the lead-up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday 1st November, the Emirates Palace is playing host to an…
Official emblem of the National Day celebrations approved
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…
E-books set to gain critical mass among public
E-book manufacturer Boeye Technology sees rapidly growing mainstream appeal for its products and is looking to collaborate with media and education companies in the region. The China-based company is aiming for a commercial launch of its affordable, super-slim e-reader E510…
Sharjah Plane Crash Brave pilot saved lives on ground
Eyewitnesses at the scene of a devastating plane crash in Sharjah have described what they viewed as a heroic effort by the pilot to avoid populated areas on the ground. The dead pilot was named as captain Mohammad Ali, a…
InterContinental Abu Dhabi Receives 5 Star Rating
Abu Dhabi, 7 Oct. 2009 (WAM) – InterContinental Abu Dhabi received the official hotel 5 star classification ratings from Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. Simon Stamper – Area General Manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and Al Ain said: “Everyone at InterContinental…
World’s largest sweetshop opens in Dubai
Candylicious, a 10,000 sq ft sweetshop has launched yesterday at the Dubai Mall. Some of the elaborate features at the store include “visually mesmerizing” pillars embedded with candy, a 10-metre chocolate tree covered with lollipops and a Candylicious Airplane “taking…
UAE Agrees Open Sky Air Services Agreement with Zambia
WAM Dubai, 1st Oct, 2009 The United Arab Emirates has agreed for an “Open Sky” Air service agreement with Zambia. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Chitalu Kabalika, Director General of…
Emirates leads the world in the growth of the Internet
Geneva, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, Dr Hamadoun Toure has said that United Arab Emirates is in the forefront of the world after having achieved a record rate of internet usage which has increased the of…
Arab League and Microsoft announce launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre
Dubai, 27 Sept, 2009 (WAM) – The League of Arab States, Microsoft Corp. and Khasawneh ‘&’ Associates (a member of KSLG) has announced the launch of the Arab Intellectual Property Centre, an online portal which will provide a central hub…
Al Futaims Aquaplay on course to make a splash of fun
Dubai :The Majid Al Futtaim Leisure will be combining fun, education and confidence-building with their new water-based “edutainment” recreation facility that will open at Mirdif City Centre. A concept designed and developed by the company to push the boundaries of…
Metro launch a dream for Dubai growth
DUBAI The Dubai Metro was launched today 9th September 2009, A unique date and certainly a unique moment for Dubai. Once merely a dream of modernity and maturation, Dubai Metro has been realised in the most profound way, and residents turned…
محمد بن راشد يدشن الخط الاحمر من مترو دبي
دبي في 9 سبتمبر /وام/ دشن صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد ال مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي رعاه الله مساء اليوم في افتتاح رسمي مهيب الخط الاحمر من مترو دبي الحضاري السياحي معلنا سموه من…
