UAE to plant 10 million trees in Indonesia, Nepal
UAE Nation Brand hits 10.6m votes from 185 countries DUBAI 2 January 2020: The UAE Nation Brand hit a record of 10.6 million votes from 185 countries as the campaign drew to a close to […]
Year: 2020
Abu Dhabi starts to charge toll during peak hours
ABU DHABI 2 January 2019: The Abu Dhabi Toll Gate System Executive Regulations has been activated today (2nd January 2020)but only during peak hours. It aims to reduce traffic congestion, enhance the smoothness of the […]
Allegations over Emirati Ahmed Mansoor refuted
ABU DHABI 2 January 2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), has refuted allegations related to the case of Emirati citizen Ahmed Mansoor, saying such claims are “baseless.” Mansoor is in prison […]
Why you should choose dance as your workout
DUBAI 2 January 2019: We have all seen it, the graceful dancers that glide across the stage effortlessly, elegant with every movement and hand gesture. As children, many of us would have dreamed of becoming […]
Start the New Year with these fitness trends
DUBAI 2 January 2019: There is nothing more annoying than not being able to fit into your favourite pair of jeans. You had an amazing month-long festive binge session – from the Christmas puddings to […]
Big Indian infrastructure investments announced
NEW DELHI 2 January 2020: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a huge $1.5 trillion plan to build infrastructure in the next five years. The announcement is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise […]
New salary scales for Abu Dhabi government staff
ABU DHABI 1 January 2019: The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution regarding a new salary scale, grading and allowances for Abu Dhabi Government employees. A second resolution will transfer employees to the […]
UAE in 2019: From Pope’s historic visit to spaceflight
ABU DHABI 1 January 2019: The UAE bids farewell to the ‘Year of Tolerance,’ with achievements that have reached out to space with Hazza Al Mansoori’s astonishing spaceflight, as well as offering humanity the first […]
Burj captivates globe with spectacular NYE Show
DUBAI 1 January 2020: Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020. In […]
Driver Alert: Free car parking on New Year’s Day
ABU DHABI 1 January 2019: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), in Abu Dhabi announced that surface parking bays will be free of charge starting from Wednesday, 1st January 2020, until 07:59 on Thursday, 2nd January. […]