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…
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…
