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Emirati says it's 'an honour' to carry Olympic flame through London

He has been measured for his suit and the date set for Abdulla Al Gurg to carry the Olympic flame through the streets of London in advance of the summer Games.
Mr Al Gurg, an Emirati who lives in Dubai, will be one of 800 people to carry the tor

Falconry attracting young generation, says expert

The young generation is showing increasing interest in falconry as a sport, said Humaid Obaid Al Muhairi, Managing Director of Dubai Falcon Hospital.
"Falconry is an activity that is usually passed down generations. Now, children whose fathers d

Shamma Hamdan's got talent � and a word for her critics

The world has discovered Shamma Hamdan, the first Emirati woman to make it to the finals of the hit reality show Arabs Got Talent. Fame has had its ups and downs for the 18-year-old, but she is unbowed by criticisms and promises to surprise at her ne

League of luxury expands its ranks in Abu Dhabi

Walk into the lobby of the new Sofitel hotel and it exudes opulence.
A rich scent of perfume wafts through the air, there is a grand piano, its workings encased in a transparent body, and the staff are elegantly dressed.
Wander upstairs and

Arab Parliament reiterates UAE's sovereignty over the three Islands occupied by Iran

Cairo - The Arab Parliament has reaffirmed the UAE's full sovereignty over the three Islands: The Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Musa, calling on Iran to settle the issue amicably through direct negotiations or the International Court of Justice (I

UAE joins 11-member Gas Exporting Countries Forum

The Cabinet gave approval yesterday for the UAE's decision to join the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum is an intergovernmental organisation of 11 of the world's leading natural gas producers made up of Al

Dana Gas reports strong profit growth for Q1 2012

Dana Gas reported a 125 per cent jump in its first quarter net profits reaching Dh206 million for the first quarter of 2012, up from Dh92 million recorded during the corresponding period last year.
Gross revenue increased 14 per cent to Dh700 m

FANR seeks Western region community involvement

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) hosted a public forum to provide the Western Region community with insight into FANR's Mission, Vision and Core values. During the event FANR explained its role in the UAE's peaceful nuclear power p

Economy gets Dh8.8b boost by last year's Summer Surprises

More than four million people visited Dubai's summer attractions last year, boosting Dubai's economy by Dh8.8 billion, including Dh5.9 billion spent by regional and international visitors, and Dh2.9 billion spent by UAE residents.
During the Du

High-tech shape to the future of Dubai

Dubai aims to reshape its economy following the global financial crisis by swapping focus on its property sector to high-tech industry.
High-tech manufacturing would complement the emirate's existing "classical pillars" of the economy - trade, t

UAE accounts for 31% of GCC banking assets

The UAE banks have the largest share of banking assets in the GCC that rose by 8.9 per cent in 2011 to US$1.46 trillion, equivalent to 106 per cent of regional gross domestic product, or GDP.
The UAE banks account for 31 per cent of the total as

UAE remains top market for Japan

The UAE maintained its position as the largest market for Japanese products in the Middle East in the first quarter of 2012 after a sharp rise over the same quarter of last year, according to official Japanese data.
The UAE also emerged as the r

Dubai Customs launches an awareness campaign about endangered animals

As part of its efforts in maintaining environment and in response to implementing the "Green Customs" initiative which was proclaimed in 2003 by United Nations Environment Program and to implementing the Convention on combating trade with endangered

Mega cruise ship arrives in Dubai

Royal Caribbean International's Voyager of the Seas, one of the biggest cruise ships, has arrived at Dubai's cruise terminal for the first time.
At a length of 311 meters, if you turned the ship 90 degrees it would be almost the same height as

GCC visa for cruise-goers on cards

The plan for a single visa system for the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries for cruise passengers, which has been under discussion for almost four years, is finally expected to be in place by September, according to a senior Department of Tour

The President of the UAE Cup for purebred Arabian horses to start in Pimlico on Saturday

The President of the UAE Cup Gr 1 for Arabian purebred horses will be flagged off on Saturday at Pimlico Race Track in Maryland-USA, marking the 2nd leg of the Thoroughbred Triple Crown.
The event is organised as per directives from UAE Presiden

Etihad Airways celebrates Manchester City title win

Etihad Airways has led the cheers of celebration for Manchester City as the club was crowned Barclays Premier League champions with victory over Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. It was the first time since 1968 that Manchester

'A lot of prestige in being an Emirati in Manchester right now'

Osama Alamiri, a presenter for Abu Dhabi TV, was at Etihad Stadium on Sunday to see Man City snatch glorious victory from the jaws of defeat. And, he tells The National, there is a lot of prestige in being an Emirati in Manchester right now
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Abu Dhabi set for Blue Boom

Abu Dhabi is expecting an economic boost after Manchester City's dramatic victory in the English Premier League on Sunday night.
The club, owned by Abu Dhabi ruling family member Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and sponsored by Etihad Airwa

UAE launches social media campaign to host 2020 World Expo in Dubai

Facebook and Twitter initiatives introduced, coinciding with UAE participation in International Expo in Yeosu, South Korea
The UAE is enhancing its campaign to host the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, including launching new social media initiatives t

Chinese Pavilion Commissioner-General hails UAE's participation in 2012 Yeosu Expo

Yeosu - Zhao Zhen'ge, Commissioner-General of China's Pavilion at the 2012 Yeosu Expo has hailed UAE's participation in the Expo that reflects country's keenness in preserving environment and marine life.
After making a tour of the UAE's pavilio

GCC endorses Security pact

Manama - The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) yesterday endorsed an agreement that will promote collective security among the six member states.
Abdul Latif Al Zayani, the GCC secretary-general, said at a press conference in Riyadh

Key UAE laws by year-end

The UAE is expected to finalise an insolvency and bankruptcy law by the end of 2012, Minister of Justice Dr Hadif bin Jowan Al Dhahiri said at the Global Policy Conference in Dubai on Monday.
"It is in the final stages, but it has to get the app

Yahsat's second satellite Y1B reaches its final destination

Yahsat's second satellite Y1B has successfully arrived at its point of operations, 47.5 degrees east, roughly above the United Arab Emirates after its successful launch on April 24th (02.18am Abu Dhabi time). Y1B is stationed on a geo-stationary orb

Abu Dhabi sets sights on UK airports

Abu Dhabi's burgeoning footprint in the northern English city of Manchester could soon stretch from the football pitch to the runway.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) is interested in acquiring a stake in Manchester Airports Group, which al

Majestic Wings to land in Dubai World Central

Majestic Wings, a private jet charter services company based in Dubai, has signed an agreement with Dubai World Central (DWC) to establish a fixed-base operators facility within the project's Aviation District.
The company, which provides VIP ai

RAK International Airport passenger numbers up by 59%

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has continued to show significant growth in the first quarter of the year. Passenger numbers have grown by 58.5 per cent compared with the same period last year and all other indicators, such as aircraft movements

Enec opens N-energy scholarship programme

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has announced the opening of the 2012 intake for the UAE Nuclear Energy Scholarship Programme.
Offering a total of 75 positions, the scholarships are part of Enec's Energy Pioneers Programme which aims

Hatta, Al Aweer to help increase protected land proportion to 10%

As part of the plan to increase the proportion of protected land to ten per cent in the emirate, Dubai Municipality will declare such land in Hatta and in Al Aweer by the end of this year, Mohammad Abdul Rahman Hassan, Head of Marine Environment and

Golf club gets award for its green attitude

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has been rated above par by an environmental organisation for encouraging wildlife to the area. The course on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi was awarded certification from US based Audubon International after showing evidence t