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 A little gem joins Gold, Silver and Diamond at Sharjah Aquarium
Posted on 23/08/2010
Sharjah Aquarium is celebrating a new – if unexpected – arrival.
Amber, a blacktip reef shark, was born in the main exhibit ocean tank on August 7, to the delight of staff.
It is the first time the species has been born at the aquarium, which acquired its first three blacktip reef sharks, Gold, Silver and Diamond, in April.
The 40cm-long pup, who will eventually grow to around two metres, came as surprise bonus for aquarium officials who did not know her mother, Silver, was pregnant when
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 Hamdan bin Rashid receives UAE Balloon Team
Posted on 18/08/2010
Dubai Deputy Ruler, Minister of Finance HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum received Monday evening at Za'beal Palace members of the UAE Balloon Team, who returned from world tour on the balloon at the material and morale support from Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid. The team congratulated Sheikh Hamdan on the advent of Holy Month of Ramadan and thanked him for his support to the tours of the team to Europe and Russia, and safely home return.
On his part, Sheikh Hamdan congratulated team for
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 Hard Rock Cafe to dish up a second serving in Dubai
Posted on 17/08/2010
When one of Dubai's oldest tourist landmarks Hard Rock Café closed in March 2009, mourning fans mobilised across the city to save their beloved rock-‘n'-roll eatery.
More than 10,000 fans joined a Facebook website to save Hard Rock while others begged authorities not to let the iconic mini Empire State Building structure go under the wrecking ball.
Hard Rock Café officials pledged to re-open and today they are following through on that promise — with a twist.
The rock memorabilia
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![]() UAE is bracing to introduce metre instead of feet and yard in length measurements
Posted on 15/08/2010
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation '&' Metrology (ESMA) is bracing to implement a new system for length and distance measurement units in all official transactions in the UAE. Mohammed Saleh Badri, Acting Director General of ESMA, announced the shift of length measurement units from feet and yard to the metre.
'A national action committee, made up of representatives of all relevant entities, will be set up to develop a plan for streamlining the shift to the metre," he added at the end
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 Emiratis enter Guinness World Records with their submission of the "largest artificial date" in the world
Posted on 10/08/2010
Emirati poet, Hamad Sarhan Al Darie and his partner friend, Salem Rebhi Al Silawi have submitted an entry to the Guinness World Records for "the largest artificial date in the world". Al Darie and Al Silawi - who are based in Abu Dhabi and hope to see the emirate recognised in the Guinness World Records with this achievement - have completed the design and installation of what they hope is the largest artificial date in the world.
They recently received preliminary approval for the project
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![]() Foreign Ministry statement on Japanese oil tanker 'M Star'
Posted on 01/08/2010
An official at the UAE Foreign Ministry stated that the Japanese oil tanker 'M Star', which was heading to Japan, had met with an accident on Wednesday while transitting the Strait of Hormuz, as a result of which it had to sail back to the Port of Fujairah.
Director of Media Affairs and Government Communications at the Foreign Ministry Sultan Al-Ali said in a statement that the investigations by the relevant authorities to determine the causes of the accident are still underway.
The statement
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![]() Model of Sheikh Zayed Mosque to be put on display in Malaysia
Posted on 01/08/2010
A model of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque will be put on display at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, according to a recently signed agreement between the Sheikh Zayed Mosque Centre and the Kuala-Lampur-based cultural institution.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Ali Bin Tameem, Chairman of the Board of the Centre and Sayed Mohammed Al-Bukhari, the curator of the Museum in presence of the UAE Ambassador to Malaysia Nasser Al-Abboudi and Rose Mahwati, Director of Administrative Affairs
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 Sparks fly over Sharjah outage
Posted on 22/07/2010
Misery rained on Sharjah residents with power supply disrupted for the third straight day on Wednesday.
Sweaty frustration mounted for many in the blazing summer heat when homes went dark, traffic signals went dead, businesses suffered, ATMs froze, banks closed early and government departments were hit. Despite the chaos in homes and on the roads, the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) maintained a deafening silence.
Motorists thronged fuel stations to keep their vehicles
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 vuvuzelas is not forbidden in stadiums in UAE : GAIA
Posted on 13/07/2010
The General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) affirmed yesterday that reports run by a section of local media that it has prohibited the public use of vuvuzelas, horns used by spectators in stadiums, are 'inaccurate'.
In a clarification statement it issued yesterday, the GAIAE said the published reports and quotes on the issue had distorted and twisted the text of the fatwa (religious ruling) and given it a different headline that has a misleading impression on the
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 Largest-ever fashion show for ‘Made in UAE’ designers
Posted on 01/07/2010
Dubai’s Wafi Mall hosted the emirate’s biggest-ever private fashion show on Wednesday with 150 models strutting the creative designs of French Fashion University Esmod â€" Dubai’s local and international students to an audience of more than 1,000 people, a statement from the organisers said. The fashion show served as the highlight of the graduation ceremony of the University's ‘Made in UAE’ designers.
The event featured the collections of students receiving the Esmod French Diploma
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 Film fun on offer for families at Al Ain Wildlife Park
Posted on 30/06/2010
Families now have the chance to watch some of the world's most famous animated films at Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort (AWPR).
The outdoor cinema will show films such as Madagascar 2 and Ice Age 3, followed by visits to some real-life versions of the animals themselves.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs will open the event at 8pm today, said a park spokesman.
"We are excited to welcome families and couples to the AWPR on Wednesday evenings for our first Movie Night — a unique cinema
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 Municipality of Abu Dhabi City launches "Asematy" initiative
Posted on 24/06/2010
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City launched yesterday "Asematy" campaign to boost the standing of the city and combat negative practices across the capital.
The move is part of the ongoing civic body efforts to safeguard the health, safety and security of the community and environment, as well as uplift the excellent appearance of the capital through keeping, clean and living to its billing as an ideal living environment, based on modern capabilities and deep traditions.
The campaign is
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 Italian President awards Emirati businessman with "Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity"
Posted on 10/06/2010
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, attended the ceremony hosted by Paolo Dionisi, Italian Ambassador in honour of Emirati businessman Obeid Saleh Al Nuaimi, with "Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity" medal by the Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, in recognition of his contribution to support and strengthen relations between UAE and Italy in economic and trade fields.
The Italian Ambassador awarded Al Nuaimi during a ceremony held
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![]() 'The Stadium at The Walk' in Dubai offers world cup live shows
Posted on 09/06/2010
Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, A Dubai Properties Group Destination is set to host 'The Stadium at The Walk', a World Cup Tent offering football fans an ideal beachfront venue to watch live broadcasts of the games from South Africa.
The unique 'stadium' will feature a massive 7 X 4 metre High Definition screen along with 34 plasma screens, ensuring an optimum viewing experience for an audience of over 350 football enthusiasts, said an announcement.
The fully air conditioned venue will
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 Khalifa honours winners of UAE Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature
Posted on 18/05/2010
President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan honoured yesterday at the Al Bateen Palace winners of the UAE Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature in the presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and H.H. Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Sheikh Khalifa congratulated the honourees for their achievements,
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