Khalifa University becomes member of Global E3 Consortium

Khalifa University (KU) is now a member of the Global Engineering Education Exchange Program (Global E3 Consortium), a consortium-based exchange programme established in 1995 that provides undergraduate engineering students an opportunity to study in leading universities from around the world while being able to pay tuition at their home university. As a top ranked university […]Read More

UAE leaders send condolences to Chinese President over flood victims

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on the victims of the floods in Henan province due to heavy rains. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and […]Read More

DEWA commissions 3 new substations in Dubai in 2021

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned three new substations with a conversion capacity of 450 megavolt-amperes (MVA) in addition to 132 kV ground cables that extend on 35 kilometres and are connected to the main transmission network. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to provide electricity and water services according to the highest […]Read More

RTA uses AI, high-tech to improve bus services

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the RTA’s precautionary measures and initiatives applied to the scheduling and operation of public buses, marine transit means, and taxis, had accelerated the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Such measures contributed to restoring the […]Read More

ADNEC acquires DoubleTree By Hilton London ExCel

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), part of ADQ, has added a new hotel to its portfolio: the DoubleTree By Hilton London ExCel. The announcement comes in line with ADNEC’s long term investment strategy aimed at diversifying its business across the Group and achieving optimal integration of its assets through diversified economic sectors. The […]Read More

Al Matrooshi bears UAE flag In Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Yousef Al-Matrooshi, the Emirati swimming champion, raised the UAE during the opening ceremony of the 32nd Olympic Games in Tokyo, which was held today. The 2020 Olympics is attended by 83,911 athletes competing in 33 sports divided by 339 competitions held in 48 sports venues. The ceremony was held in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo […]Read More

City Sightseeing relaunches operations

City Sightseeing, the world’s leading open-top bus brand, is relaunching its operations in Dubai today with its unique, award-winning city tour featuring new, enhanced health and safety measures, and an unmissable, limited-time offer for residents. First launched in 2014 as a joint venture with the dnata Travel Group, City Sightseeing Dubai has grown to become […]Read More

ANIF and Air Arabia to launch Armenia’s new national airline

The Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today announced the signing of an agreement to launch Armenia’s new national airline. The agreement will see the establishment of an independent joint venture company that will operate as a low-cost passenger airline […]Read More

On directives of Mohamed bin Zayed, Al Dhafra Festival expanded

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the 15th edition of Al Dhafra Festival will be held from 28th October, 2021, to 22nd January, 2022. Sheikh Mohamed issued directives to expand the festival to include camel mazayna […]Read More

Ajman to launch First Al Murabbaa Arts Festival

The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) launched the “Al Murabbaa Arts Festival” under the motto, “Inspired by Yesterday to Imagine Tomorrow” to be held with the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, from 28th October to 6th November, 2021, in the […]Read More