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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Sheikha Lubna Attend Davos World Economic Forum

Davos, Jan 31st, 2009 UAE Foreign Trade Minister HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi stressed the strength of UAE economy and its preparedness to deal with potential impact of the World Financial Crisis on local economy. Speaking at the…

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International Theatre Institute ITI meeting in Fujairah

WAM Fujairah, 28th Jan. 2009  H.H. Shiekh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, attended today the opening of the meeting of the executive council of the UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute (ITI). Representatives from Europe, America, Asia and…

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HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan opens IREIS 2009

ABU DHABI, Jan. 27th, 2009: H.H Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan today opened the 5th annual Abu Dhabi Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS 2009) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center. In statements during a tour at…

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Dubai Food Festival 2009 from 1st Feb

Dubai Food Festival will start from the 1st February. The food festival is one of the most Important event of Dubai this year. There are numerous activities planned for the 14 days event wilch will end on 14th Feb just…

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Indian Mushaira in DSF

Renowned poets from across India are expected to participate in the 7th Kavi Sammelan (Poets Gathering) and Mushaira gathering as part of Indian Republic Day celebrations. The much anticipated event in Indian literary circles will be held on Thursday, 29th…