UAE President announces creation of a fund to support development of space sector
The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has announced the establishment of a AED 3 billion (around US$ 817 million) fund to support space sector development. The fund will support new pioneering space exploration programmes and research. The
Dubai is No. 1 on the list of the world’s best destinations for FDI in tourism
Dubai has retained the world's top spot for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in tourism in 2021. According to The Financial Times fDi Markets, the world's leading source of cross-border foreign direct investment data, Dubai ranked first in terms of capital, projects and job creation
IPP projects enhance promising investments flow
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA's current projects with the private sector under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model exceed 4,000 megawatts (MW), with an investment of over AED 40 billion. He said that
‘Find Your Summer Hobby’: Fourth #DubaiDestinations summer guide
A city for all seasons, Dubai offers its residents and visitors reasons and resources to stay mentally and physically active throughout the year. This summer is no different, and you can have a quintessential Dubai experience rain or shine. The fourth in a series of
Mohammed bin Rashid celebrates 73rd birthday
Sheikh Mohammed was born on 15 July 1949 and grew up in the Al Maktoum family home in Shindagha on the Dubai Creek. A young Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. From the age of four he was privately taught Arabic and Islam and two years later began his
flydubai launches flights to Samarkand
Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a frequency of twice a week from 20 September. With the addition of flights to Samarkand, flydubai is extending its market reach to two destinations, including the capital city of Tashkent. Flights to Samarkand
UAE to celebrate New Year in July
This year, residents of the United Arab Emirates will celebrate the Islamic New Year in July. The Muslim year is 11-12 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so the date is floating. This year it will be on Saturday 30 July, so no long weekend is