Author: Dubai News Staff
On the occasion of the opening of International Arabic Language Conference, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award held eighth today under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Organised in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the occasion honored people, organisations and groups for their outstanding work in the spreading and preservation of Arabic both within and beyond the UAE. This is in accordance with the measures being proposed by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa, which underlined the need to participate in projects to develop the Arabic language as an…
Federal authorities encourage the residents and visitors in UAE who over stayed their visas to seize the free visa amnesty which is still on but in a statement, it was stated clearly that the amnesty which is due to expire on this October 31, will not be extended. Those who will not adhere to this date will be subjected to penalties since UAE wanted to be strict on its immigration policy come November. The government’s latest measure implemented on September 1 was a two month amnesty for any foreigner whose visa has already expired may either seek legal means of…
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is poised to award the Golden Visas to top professionals in the private education sector. This programme recognises teachers, school leaders and academic heads who have exhibited extraordinary effort to improve education in the emirate. The Golden Visa that allows for 10 years residency is proof of Dubai’s vision for future growth, attracting talented individuals and investment in educators who are the future of Dubai. This is when would-be teachers can apply, and schools, early childhood centers – ECCs, and higher education institutions – HEIs can put forward eligible employees for this honor. Who…
Work has restarted on the mega Jeddah Tower in KSA to reclaim the tallest building record from Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Burj Khalifa since 2010 which is 828 meter tall. However, Jeddah Tower also called Jeddah Economic Company Tower being currently under construction is expected to be over 1000m hence the first structure to cross a Kilometer. This mega-project was first initiated over ten years ago though it has been redesigned several times but Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal recently confirmed the continuation of the project through the social networks. The tower currently stands at 63 stories and with further…
Empower a district cooling company in Dubai, has achieved a new Guinness record for the highest capacity in global DCS with its Business Bay project of 56, 646 TR. The world record was presented during the WETEX 2024 event held at Empower’s booth on the second day for the ceremony, where Bin Shafar accepted the certificate from a Guinness official in the presence of other shareholders. Bin Shafar also said, “We are delighted that we have made it to the Guinness World Records list for having the highest cooling capacity for a district cooling system. This record achieving connected capacity…
Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi (AUH) has recommissioned its Northern Runway (13L/31R) after it undertaken rehabilitation work with the runway now active for both landing and take-off. There was increased technology changes on the runway with the focus on safety, sustainability, and operations. The new abilities of the airport were created after the main rehabilitation work that comprised efforts aimed at strengthening and overlaying the resting area of the aircraft with the subsequent use of 210 thousand tonnes of asphalt to increase the sturdiness of the fragment. In addition to the upgrades of structure, the modern improvements that were…
WeRide and Uber have agreed on a new pilot project to use self-driving robot taxis in Abu Dhabi before the end of this year. As described in this novel partnership, WeRide’s autonomous vehicles will be incorporated with the Uber network hence, enabling riders to book a ride using the Uber application. During its initial roll out, riders who request eligible trips may ask to be picked up in a WeRide autonomous automobile. Overall, this effort represents a new milestone to the development of the UAE’s roads to the acceptance of self-driving mobility. Another early market player, WeRide that currently has…
The upcoming year planning for holidays in 2025 has been made easier as the UAE has announced its public holidays next year. There are at least 12 public holidays in a year’s calendar and more could be possible depending on the actual occurrence in the year, so 2025 is looking to be a good year for people to get as many days off. The early announcement, He further stated that out of a review of federal laws, the UAE has brought about the UAE Cabinet Resolution No.27 of 2024 which was published in the UAE’s official gazette in May the…
On the final day of the 30 th ITS World Congress and Exhibition taking place in Dubai, they received a record number of guests held from September 16 to 20, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event organized with support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has gathered more than 25000 people – participants and visitors from 100 countries, it has become the largest in the history of the event. The closing ceremony was graced by the presence of his excellency Mattar Al Tayer Director General and chairman of the Roads and Transport…
Emirates has deployed its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft on six US routes and unveiled to customers the latest modification in the plane in the form of its celebrated Premium Economy class. It is planned for November 2024 onwards with service continuing into early 2025 that will further refine Emirates’ scheme to Chicago, Boston, Dallas Fort Worth and Seattle. Other airports that will also benefit include, Miami that will have new connections through Bogotá and Newark through Athens. The new Boeing 777 aircraft that will start servicing the US later in November will have four classes of cabin that are; First…