UAE Visa seekers will have to pass Cultural Test, report
Dubai 7 July 2009 Expatriates applying for residency visa for UAE, in future will now need to pass a test of their knowledge of Emirates local culture. The resolve follows the Federal National Council calling for immigrants to have better…
Sharjah Museums Department Sponsors the Environment Zone
Sharjah, 6th July 2009: Through the participation of Sharjah Natural History ‘&’ Botanical Museum, Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) sponsors the Environment Zone at “Big House of Fun” in Al-Qasba till July 25th 2009. Endangered animals and plants species from flora…
DTCM announces new hospitality training course for UAE nationals
WAM Dubai, 5th July 2009 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced a new summer training course – Introduction to Hospitality Today – offering UAE national students a hands-on learning about the different aspects…
UAE, UNHCR signs agreement for humanitarian operations in Pakistan
WAM ABU DHABI, 6th July 2009 (WAM) — The Government of United Arab Emirates, represented by Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and UNHCR has signed a partnership agreement to support humanitarian operations in Pakistan. The agreement will provide for…
New Hotel Classification System in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi hotels face having their star rating downgraded as the UAE capital’s new hotel classification system comes into force, a senior official at the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) said in remarks published on Monday. In the coming weeks…
flydubai agrees US$320m aircraft financing deal with GE Capital Aviation Services
Dubai, 1st July 2009 – flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has agreed a deal to finance four Boeing 737-800 aircraft (worth US$320m), with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The sale and leaseback agreement covers the aircraft due to be…
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…
Sh: Mohammed bin Rashid established Falcon and Associates.
Dubai, Jun 30th, 2009 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issed a law establishing Falcon and Associates. Falcon and Associates will work to bring knowledge, support and strategic thinking…
Princess Haya urges donations for Pakistan
DUBAI, June 28th, 2009: Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussein, United Nations Messengers of Peace, Chairperson of Dubai Humanitarian City and Wife of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Emirati Sisters Develop latest Abayas
Abaya has always been an identification of Middle East. The Abaya design has remained pretty much unchanged for centuries, but a group of new designers in the United Arab Emirates are now giving the traditional Islamic dress a modern-day makeover….
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…
