SHARJAH, March 14th, 2010: A group of volunteers from the UAE led by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Thani have reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, in support of an international campaign to fight Malaria and other contagious diseases. The group pledged to raise awareness on…
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Images of Dubai & the UAE
Product DescriptionJourney with our team of photographers along golden beaches under a pastel sunset, or deep into the mesmerising sands of the desert. View architectural details that make the UAE one of the most visually thrilling urban environments in the world, and dive undersea to encounter the reef creatures who live there. Join us in…
Life in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the second largest city in the UAE and serves as a seat for UAE Government. It has grown to be a cosmopolitan city and is one of the most advanced cities in Arab today. Being the capital of UAE, it is the center of political, industrial, cultural and commercial activities of…
Dubai And Abu Dhabi’S Common Meltdown Woes
As the world awakens to its first recession in the 21st century, the two main business hubs of the Persian Gulf region, namely Abu Dhabi and Dubai, have also awakened to its repercussions in their own backyard. The two cities, which saw remarkable growth post-1990, do realize today, they will have to work for…
Dubai & Abu Dhabi Look Forward to Booming Real Estate
The property market market in the United Arab Emirates, one of the hottest in the world, is set to continue until 2015 and beyond, according to new reports. Real estate and construction markets in the UAE are primarily focused on Dubai, which has been booming for several years, and the newer market of Abu…
Uae Property Guide, Part 2 Of 8: Abu Dhabi Property
Abu Dhabi is an emirate (sovereign state) of the United Arab Emirates; it is also the name of the major city of this emirate, which is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (the UAE). Abu Dhabi…
Time Out Dubai: Abu Dhabi and the UAE
ISBN13: 9781846701559 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description Both famous and infamous, Dubai features burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises, and tax-free shopping malls right alongside the serene Gulf coast. But as the city charges into the future, it keeps a watchful eye on its Arabian legacy. Themed hotels and…
Dubai Shows CCTV, Hunts Killers of Hamas Man
Dubai is demanding a global hunt for suspects it says are linked to the killing of a Hamas commander. Officials in the UAE city state released dramatic CCTV footage purportedly showing the suspects tracking the victim. (16 February 2010)
Etihad Airways Launches New Destination Management Company – Hala Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, March 3rd, 2010 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is expanding the range of services it offers business and leisure travellers with the launch today of its new destination management company – Hala Abu Dhabi. Hala Abu Dhabi will be based in the nation’s capital but offer travel products,…
Zayed Book Award honours Sultan Al-Qasimi as Cultural Personality of the Year
Abu Dhabi, 3rd March 2010 His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, was honoured today by the Zayed Book Award as the Cultural Personality of the year 2010 in its fourth edition. The Award honours prominent figures for their unique contributions to the advancement…
Rare books and manuscripts put on show at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi, March 3rd, 2010 The exhibition of “rare books and manuscripts,” which includes books, maps and signatures dating back to seven centuries around the world, is being held at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which started yesterday. The committee of “Kitab” company, which has organized the exhibition, first of its kind in the…
42 Million date palms planted in UAE to change the color of the desert landscape
Al Ain, 3 March 2010 Under the towering leadership of H.H. The President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahayan, there have been continued efforts to increase UAE dates productivity in order to make better use of the date palm industry and to produce an agricultural leap that has changed the face of the UAE desert.…
Students attending Abu Dhabi Book Fair to get cash grant
Students attending Abu Dhabi Book Fair to get cash grant ABU DHABI — General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ordered today a cash grant of Dhs 4 million for children, youth and school and university students attending Abu Dhabi International…
Dubai Renames World’s Tallest Tower Burj Khalifa
Dubai has unveiled the world’s tallest skyscraper in an extravagant multimedia and fireworks display. The 828-meter tall building was renamed Burj Khalifa on Monday, after the UAE president. (04 January 2010)
Abu Dhabi – A Unique And Captivating Destination
Abu Dhabi, literally meaning ‘the Father of Gazelle,’ is the wealthiest as well as the largest of all the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE.) It covers about 85 percent of the overall landmass of the nation. Once a typical village, Abu Dhabi has now been transformed into a top class…