IDEX 2009 to incorporate special focus on homeland security
Abu Dhabi, Feb. 7, 2009 (WAM) For increased global spending on the HLS-HLD (Homeland Security, Homeland Defense and Counter Terror Intelligence) segment, the 9th International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2009) whic is being held in Abu Dhabi from February 22 to 26, will incorporates a special focus on homeland security. Border and perimeter security; aviation and […]
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 from a leading UAE-based company at a cost of AED128 million. In the initial stage, […]
K.K. and Sherya to perform in Dubai for the first time
Popular Indian playback singers, K.K. and Shreya Ghosal are slated to rock crowds at the Global Village Amphitheatre on February 13 as part of DSF 2009 concerts. Titled ‘U, Me Aur Hum’, the concert will begin at 8pm. Tickets are priced at AED 295, AED 150, and AED 100. Entry is free to children below […]
Acclaimed gong-master Don Conreaux to hold exclusive two-day session in DSF
Residents and visitors to Dubai have the unique opportunity to listen to acclaimed gong-master Don Conreaux when he presents the sounds of gongs at Zabeel Park, Area C, on Feb 6 and Feb 7 as part of DSF 2009 activities. The session will begin at 7:30pm and go on for an hour. Based on the […]
Moody to review some UAE Firms
DUBAI, Moody’s said yesterday it may cut/review its ratings for some of Dubai’s most prominent state-backed companies and renewed questions about the scope of the government’s finances. The six companies under review include, global port operator DP World and Emaar Properties, the property developer building the nearly complete world’s tallest building in the heart of the […]
Future Leaders Forum in Abu Dhabi Next Week
Abu Dhabi, Feb 03rd, 2009 (WAM): Abu Dhabi will host the UAE’s first ‘Future Leaders Forum’ next week to outline career opportunities for UAE nationals within the country’s expanding Business Tourism (MICE). The Future Leaders Forum (FLF) is one of many global education programmes provided by IMEX-Meeting Professionals International (MPI) – the world’s largest meeting […]
Dubai Marina Yacht Club to host Dragon Boat Festival on Feb 13
Dubai, 1 Feb. 2009 (WAM) : Dubai Marina Yacht Club, the newly opened leisure destination for marine enthusiasts, will host a Dragon Boat Festival at the Dubai Marina Canal on February 13, 2009. The hugely popular Dragon Boat Festival will be the first key event for the club since its launch, and is set to […]
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 World Economic forum yesterday, she cited a number of procedures taken by the UAE to […]
Emirates to fly A380 services to South Korea
WAM DUBAI, Jan. 28, 2009 Emirates Airline announced that it would begin operating its ultra-modern and environmentally friendly A380 aircraft to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport from November 2009. The new service is timed to coincide with Visit Korea Year in 2010, where the national government and the city of Seoul are joining forces with the […]
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 Africa are participating in the three-day meeting being hosted by Fujairah Culture and Information Authority […]
Dubai to Host DERMA 2009
DUBAI, Jan, 27th, 2009: Dubai will host the Dubai World Dermatology ‘&’ Laser Conference ‘&’ Exhibition (Dubai Derma 2009) from 2th to 28th April this year at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The annual event is devoted to dermatology, skin care, skin Lasers and anti aging. The theme of this year’s edition is […]
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 the venue, Sheikh Sultan noted the efforts and measures by the UAE government to minimize […]
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 after the valentine day. The Dubai Food Festival is its 3rd year and being one […]
Dubai Hotel Occupancy Up in for DSF
DUBAI – Dubai hotels are getting a boost with occupancy rates on the rise during the 14th Dubai Shopping Festival 2009. The DSF annual event, which has become a tourism attraction, was launched on last January 14 and will end on February 15, has been bringing in both domestic and foreign visitors according to hoteliers. […]
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 January, 2009, at His Highness Sheikh Rashid Auditorium in the Indian High School. His Excellency […]