Christmas desert: how Dubai celebrates the festive season
From a skydiving Santa, to sleighs on water, in this episode of Postcards we find out how people in Dubai are getting wrapped up in the holiday spirit.
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 opened its doors for The 29th edition in Dubai. The Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition brought together global decision-makers in the sector seeking out new growth horizons for the industry.
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UAE President , Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, Dead at 73.
CNBC reports that on May 13, it was announced that the United Arab Emirates president died at the age of 73.
Sheikh Khalifa served as the country's second president since 2004.
CNBC reports he is known for helping the UAE get through financial hardships in 2008 and establishing global prominence.
State news agency WAM issued a statement upon news of the president's death.
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nation and the world over the demise of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE, WAM, via statement.
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs also announced that the UAE will observe a forty-day state mourning with the flag flown at half-mast starting today, and suspend work at all ministries, departments, and federal, local and private entities for three days, WAM, via statement.
After suffering a stroke and undergoing surgery in 2014, Sheikh Khalifa
rarely made public appearances.
His brother, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, had taken it upon himself to mange the country's affairs.
Some of Sheikh Khalifa's accomplishments
include managing the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority,
backing the acquisition of soccer club Manchester City and
having the Burj Khalifa in Dubai named after him in 2010.
Some of Sheikh Khalifa's accomplishments
include managing the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority,
backing the acquisition of soccer club Manchester City and
having the Burj Khalifa in Dubai named after him in 2010.
Some of Sheikh Khalifa's accomplishments
include managing the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority,
backing the acquisition of soccer club Manchester City and
having the Burj Khalifa in Dubai named after him in 2010.
Some of Sheikh Khalifa's accomplishments
include managing the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority,
backing the acquisition of soccer club Manchester City and
having the Burj Khalifa in Dubai named after him in 2010
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You might be familiar with Dubai’s skyscrapers but did you know the city is home to thriving suburban communities where many residents live with schools, malls, hospitals and leisure facilities.
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In this edition of Focus, we take a look at how Dubai is bridging the gap to make education more accessible to refugees and underprivileged children – with the help of digital technology.
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In this episode of City Scenes, we explore Dubai's booming art scene, from its thriving annual fairs to its established art hubs. We also talk to locally based artists about why they've made Dubai home. Among them is Sacha Jafri who has created the first-ever artwork set to be displayed on the moon.
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