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Burj Al Arab voted 'Best Hotel in the World'

Posted on 22/05/2013: 94 views.

Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel, won two esteemed Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) in the ‘Best Hotel in the World' and ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East' categories at the ULTRA Award Ceremony held at The Dorchester hotel in London on Monday. The ULTRAs reflect the combined opinions of the readers of Ultratravel - the Daily Telegraph's luxury travel magazine. The awards recognise the best luxury hotels, airlines, cruise companies, spas and destinations from all over ...  Read More


Dubai increasingly popular cruise tourism destination

Posted on 22/05/2013: 122 views.

Dubai is reinforcing its position as a destination of choice for cruise tourism by welcoming newly renovated luxury liner, Mariner of the Seas on its maiden call to the emirate. The liner, a member of Royal Caribbean International's cruise line fleet, arrived at Port Rashid on Tuesday to a ...  Read More

SummerFest Abu Dhabi expanded into 52-day extravaganza spanning mid-summer

Posted on 22/05/2013: 103 views.

With a refreshed identity and enhanced entertainment offerings, SummerFest Abu Dhabi - an upgrade of the emirate's annual summer promotion - has been expanded into a 52-day extravaganza spanning mid-summer, the Holy Month of Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and the destination's traditional EidFest ...  Read More

Thousands come forward to nominate ‘personal heroes’

Posted on 22/05/2013: 98 views.

Thousands of young people have been coming forward to recognise their own personal heroes by making nominations for Abu Dhabi Awards 2013. Abu Dhabi Award is a biennial ceremony that honours and recognises individuals who have contributed in building a greater sense of community and social welfare ...  Read More

The Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem to show at the Venice Biennale

Posted on 22/05/2013: 104 views.

On May 30, Mohammed Kazem will become the first UAE artist to represent his country at the Venice Biennale in a solo show. He has been developing his contemporary practice since the 1980s when, at the age of 14, he met Hassan Sharif, the nation's first modern artist who was producing experimental ...  Read More

Zayed Future Energy Prize seeks to enhance submissions from African Clean Energy sector for 2014

Posted on 22/05/2013: 60 views.

As part of its outreach campaign to increase the number and quality of submissions from the African continent, the Zayed Future Energy Prize participated at the Clean Power Africa conference at African Utility Week in Cape Town, South Africa, from 14th - 15th May, 2013. Submissions for this year's ...  Read More

EAD keeps close watch on industrial and developmental projects

Posted on 22/05/2013: 64 views.

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) revealed that it has cited more than 1000 violations in the first three months of 2013. The EAD is a mandated entity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for permitting and inspecting development and industrial projects to ensure their adherence to environmental ...  Read More

UAE-British Business Council holds 4th meeting in Manchester

Posted on 22/05/2013: 60 views.

London: The UAE-British Business Council 4th meeting, co-chaired by Nasser Ahmed Alsuwaidi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Lord Marland, Chairman of UK Trade '&' Investment's Business Ambassadors' Group '&' Minister of the Department of Energy '&' Climate Change of ...  Read More

IMF stays upbeat on Dubai

Posted on 22/05/2013: 65 views.

The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, said on Tuesday that it was confident of Dubai's ability to meet all financial obligations given its track record of successfully managing payment rescheduling. Masood Ahmed, director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, said Dubai ...  Read More

Etihad Airways welcomes airberlin pilots

Posted on 22/05/2013: 61 views.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is planning to recruit more than 50 pilots from one of its partner airlines, airberlin. The move comes as airberlin, Germany's second largest carrier, continues to work through its Turbine business turnaround programme, and as Etihad ...  Read More

Five Japanese corporations offer internships to Masdar Institute students

Posted on 22/05/2013: 62 views.

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology yesterday announced that five major Japanese corporations are offering eight-week summer internships in Japan to UAE national students for the second successive year. The internships are being coordinated by the Japan International Cooperation Centre ...  Read More

Tecom unveils new operational structure

Posted on 22/05/2013: 54 views.

Tecom Investments, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, announced on Tuesday a new operational structure to enable the company to further focus on its core business of developing and operating business parks. According to Tecom, the implementation of a new structure comes at a time when the region's ...  Read More

Etisalat launches first major CSR report covering global footprint

Posted on 22/05/2013: 55 views.

Etisalat Group yesterday launched its first major global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability report in a bid to highlight and coordinate philanthropic and community-based activities across its 15 operating countries. The document, "Etisalat CSR '&' Sustainability Report 2012", was ...  Read More

Etisalat Nigeria signs US$1.2b loan facility

Posted on 22/05/2013: 64 views.

The Nigerian operation of the UAE telecommunication services operator, Etisalat, has signed a US$1.2 billion (Dh4.4 billion) equivalent medium-term syndicated loan facility, Etisalat said on Monday. In a mandatory filing to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Etisalat said the Nigeria operation ...  Read More

Drydocks World judged Best Repair Yard at ShipTek 2013

Posted on 22/05/2013: 55 views.

Drydocks World, one of the most renowned and prolific maritime service providers operating from the Middle East, received the "Best Repair Yard" Award at the 6th Marine BizTV International Maritime Awards, organised in conjunction with ShipTek 2013. The award was received on behalf of the company ...  Read More

Mohamed bin Zayed launches phase 2 of Absher Initiative

Posted on 22/05/2013: 63 views.

His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces yesterday hailed the Absher initiative which was conceived and launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2012 to support ...  Read More

Abdullah bin Zayed receives President of China News Agency (Xinhua)

Posted on 22/05/2013: 58 views.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister and Chairman of the National Media Council (NMC) received the President of the China News Agency (Xinhua), Li Congjun. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Congjun discussed media cooperation, mutual visits, and the exchange of news ...  Read More

FNC holds 13th session

Posted on 22/05/2013: 74 views.

The Federal National Council (FNC) held today its 13th session of the 2nd term of its 15th legislative chapter under the chairmanship of its Speaker Mohamed Ahmed Al Murr. Present during the session were H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al ...  Read More

Lubna Al Qasimi and Singaporean FM discuss joint efforts in International Development

Posted on 22/05/2013: 84 views.

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, has held extensive talks with the Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs, K. Shanmugam and his delegation, on ways to support efforts in international development, stimulating the response to crises and ...  Read More

Sheikha Jawaher visits Lebanon to mobilise aid for Syrian refugees as UNHCR Eminent Advocate

Posted on 22/05/2013: 71 views.

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon on her first humanitarian visit following her designation as Eminent Advocate for refugee children by the United ...  Read More

Verdict in secret illegal organisation case due 2nd July

Posted on 22/05/2013: 73 views.

The State Security Department of the Supreme Federal Court, presided over by Chief Justice Falah Al Hajiri, resumed its sessions this morning to hear the defence of the accused individuals in the secret illegal organisation case. Yesterday's session at the headquarters of the court in Abu Dhabi was ...  Read More

Ministry of Education honours teachers, schools

Posted on 22/05/2013: 69 views.

The Ministry of Education yesterday honoured teachers, schools and educational districts who contributed to developing education in the UAE at the first cycle of the Emirates Award for Educational Excellence ceremony yesterday. The Minister of Education Humaid Al Qattami honoured the winners at the ...  Read More

UEFA's six representatives confirmed for FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013

Posted on 22/05/2013: 68 views.

The final six European nations have booked their tickets to the FIFA Under 17 World Cup UAE 2013, after the UEFA European Under-17 Championships came to a dramatic finish in Slovakia last week, it was announced yesterday. The qualifying teams are: Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Austria and ...  Read More