Dubai’s Children’s City organizes summer activities
DUABI, June 24th, 2009: The Children’s City in Duabi has lined up an array of activities for children and visitors to the emirate of Dubai during the summer holidays. The activities, which will be conducted between 28 June- 20 August,…
Leighton, Abu Dhabi Abandon Venture on Market’s Slump
June 17 (Bloomberg) — Leighton Holdings Ltd., Australia’s largest construction company, and a developer of tourism-related buildings in Abu Dhabi abandoned a venture that was expected to generate revenue of at least $1.5 billion within five years. Leighton, a Sydney-based…
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…
UAE becomes the first country to ratify IRENA statute (UPDATED)
Abu Dhabi, Jun 18th, 2009 UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has signed the statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The instrument of ratification was deposited at the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin today by…
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…
Dubai Culture launches worlds first fashion show for designers with special needs
Dubai, 29th May 2009 (WAM): Under the patronage and presence of HH Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and in the presence of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammad bin…
The world’s first cloned camel
Dubai, 14 April, 2009 The scientists at Camel Reproduction Centre in Dubai and Dr Ali Ridha (Administrative Director) have announced the birth of the world’s first cloned camel. The female camel calf, name Injaz (Meaning Achievement), was born safely at…
Emirates Airline Lands at ITB to Reaffirm Commitment to Travel Industry
Dubai,10th March 2009 (WAM) – Emirates Airline has moved to stabilise some of the turbulence around the travel industry by standing firm in its support for ITB, the world’s largest travel trade show. Emirates is A long-established participant at the International…
Glazed Pot Dating Back around 2,000 Years Found in Al Ain Mosque
Abu Dhabi, March 11th 2009 (WAM): A glazed pottery vase dating back around 2,000 years has been found in the vicinity of the Sheikha Salama Mosque in central Al Ain, ADACH the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, said…
Dates for Dubai International Film Festival announced
Dubai, Mar 01st, 2009 (WAM) The Dubai International Film Festival, the foremost event in Dubai’s cultural calendar, today announced the dates for its sixth edition. The Event will be held from December 9 to 16, 2009 in Dubai. Abdul Hamid…
HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Opens Exhibition in Sharjah
Sharjah, 19th Feb. 2009 (WAM) — H. H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah, opened yesterday the first ”East Charm : British Oriental Paintings 1830-1925” exhibition at Sharjah Museum. Sheikh Sultan toured…
Dubai Poetry Festival From March 4th 2009
The Dubai poetry festival will be held from March 4 to 10 at the Madinat Jumeirah, and other locations in Dubai. A series of in-depth discussions and poetry recital sessions are set to broaden the scope of the event and…
Bose Opens Outlet at Dubai Mall
DUBAI Bose has added its outlet in the Dubai Mall. The well known audio brand has continued to add to its exclusive retail outlets throughout the UAE. With the new Dubai Mall outlet, Bose now has seven exclusive outlets in…
Dubai property developers told not to increase services charges
Dubai, 7 Feb. 2009 Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has directed all property developers in the Emirates not to increase services charges during 2009, without its permission. These service charges are being brought under a new set of regulation…
RTA Inaugurates Deluxe Coach Service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai, Feb 06th, 2009 The Duabi Public Transport Agency (RTA) inaugurated today the Deluxe Coach Service between Dubai and the capital Abu Dhabi. To run this service RTA deployed a number of deluxe coaches which have been procured last year…
