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حكومة أبوظبي تطلق ” برنامج أمن المعلومات “

أبوظبي في 13 يونيو/ وام/ أعلنت حكومة أبوظبي إطلاق “برنامج أمن المعلومات لحكومة أبوظبي” وذلك خلال ورشة العمل التي عقدت في فندق قصر الإمارات يوم الخميس الماضي بحضور ومشاركة ممثلين عن أكثر من 60 جهة حكومية محلية واتحادية. وأكد معالي…

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French Culture Minister tours ADACH pavilion at Venice Biennale

Venice, 6th June 2009  French Culture Minister Christine Albane toured yesterday the platform for visual arts launched by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) at the 53rd Venice arts Biennale. She was accompanied by Bruno Maquart, Chairman of…

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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…

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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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Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL 2009) to be held April 26th to 28th

DEAL 2009 or Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show is being organized in Dubai from 26th to 28th April 2009 at Zabeel Hall, Dubai World Trade Center. DEAL 2009 is supposed to be a market with tremendous purchasing power and…

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Aluminium Dubai to feature 166 companies from 24 countries

Dubai, 28th March 2009 (WAM) : The three-day Aluminium Dubai exhibition will open tomorrow at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition center. The Alluminum Dubai has witnessed a record 100 percent growth in exhibiting companies and a 150 percent increase in demand…

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ATM’s Gulf Tourism Summit cancelled

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has cancelled the Gulf Tourism Summit which was due to take place on day one of this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The Gulf Tourism Summut a “high-level” tourism summit involving the region’s tourism ministers was…

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Dubai UAE to Mark Earth Hour

Burj Al Arab and the city of Dubai will Mark the Earth hour on 28th March. The changing coloured lights that illuminate the curved white and glass façade of the Burj Al Arab will darken next Saturday when the UAE…

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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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Dubai International Poetry Festival 2009 to pay homage to founding fathers of Emirati Poetry

WAM Dubai, Feb. 24th, 2009 (WAM)–The Dubai International Poetry Festival 2009, an initiative by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, has announced it will host a commemorative evening in honour of the late Emirati poets Hamad Khalifa BuShihab, Sultan…

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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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Emirates Airline announces 2009 expansion plan

WAM Dubai, 18th Feb. 2009 Emirates Airline unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14% in 2009, today. This year, the Dubai based carrier will added 18 new passenger aircraft to its fleet, increasing seating…