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The recently published data of the Abu Dhabi Statistics Center show that the total population of the emirate was 2.9 million by the end of 2016, which is 4.4 percent more compared to the 2015 census. The total number of emirates is 551.535 people. At the same time, 51% of them are men.

11 players from the United Arab Emirates flew to Minsk, and hockey players from the Rubezh and Capital teams of the Minsk Amateur League added to the tournament. According to the correspondents of CTV.BY, the XI Christmas tournament, to participate in which players from the UAE arrived in Minsk, is not only hockey matches, but also a special camaraderie, as well as new acquaintances and impressions.

50-year-old Indian expat has become one of the dollar millionaires as a result of the next lottery draw from Dubai Duty Free, held on Tuesday. The winner and father of two children has been living in the UAE for 27 years and works as the company's operations manager in Abu Dhabi. He has the habit of buying at least one lottery ticket worth 1000 dirhams ($ 272) during flights.

By the end of next year, Etihad passengers from the UAE will be able to watch YouTube videos, send tweets and emails, and check for updates on Facebook at the highest speeds thanks to the Wi-Fly program. It will provide ultra-fast Internet service during flights as part of a carrier partnership with satellite operator Yahsat and telecommunications company du.

Dubai, UAE. The last day of the working week and February in Dubai and the northern emirates turned out to be rainy and cloudy. According to weather forecasters, this weather will last in several regions of the UAE at least until next Monday, March 4. The National Center for Meteorology and Seismology reports that daytime temperatures will drop to 16-18 ° C across the country, with rains most likely in cities like Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

The Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) installs free solar panels on the roofs of UAE citizens in the Hatta region. This initiative is part of DEWA's efforts to promote environmental sustainability and make Dubai one of the most advanced cities in the world in terms of environmental responsibility.

The UAE Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is investigating an incident that has been given the status of "serious." It is reported that on September 10, 2017, the Airbus A380, flying Emirates EK131, was dangerously low when approaching Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Assigning this category means that "an accident has almost occurred."

Dubai, UAE. 93.7% of Dubai residents consider the city comfortable for family life, according to a report by Dubai Pulse 2015. This is primarily due to the high level of security, developed infrastructure and the availability of public services. The study also notes that 92% feel they care for themselves, 72.4% can receive moral support from friends, 94% feel safe when they walk around the city alone at night.

Franco Dragone, art director and creator of the La Perle aqua show, worth at least $ 120 million, said in an interview with Gulf Business that it will pay off in 5 years from its launch in December at Al Habtur City in Dubai. According to Franco, the show will pay particular attention to the transformation of Dubai and its status as a “crossroads of civilizations” in the Middle East.

The latest, important and interesting news from the United Arab Emirates in Russian has become available to users of the Telegram messenger. The project was implemented by the news service of the Russian Emirates Publishing House and includes four news channels: Top news from the UAE (tourism, lifestyle, relevant, important): https: // t.

Earlier this month, Bentley Motors announced the opening of its largest auto show in the world, housed in a six-story building on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Bentley Emirates is the result of a multi-million dollar investment by Al Habtoor Motors, the exclusive luxury brand dealer in the UAE. It became known that the vast trading area is equipped with a luminous facade, a rooftop garden, a VIP suite and a specialized water feature with license plate recognition.

Uber in partnership with Dubai Taxi Corporation on Sunday announced an exclusive offer to order electric vehicles in the UAE. At the first stage, Uber will add 50 new Tesla premium cars available for ordering in Dubai using the app. Starting on Tuesday, October 10, the UberONE option will be available for users in the Uber application, with which it will be possible to place an order.

Nakheel has signed a construction contract worth 165 million dirhams ($ 44.9 million) for the construction of six berths on the Deira Islands. The berths will be able to accommodate a total of 614 boats and yachts up to 60 meters in length. Construction will begin in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a phased transfer to operation over two years, the Nakheel statement said.

Dubai, UAE. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Muhammad Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the launch of the 30-day 30 X 30 People’s Fitness Marathon, the Dubai Fitness Challenge: 30 X 30, from October 20 to November 18. For 30 days, all residents of Dubai are invited to devote 30 minutes daily to sports, so that Dubai will become one of the most active and "fit" cities in the world.

A visit to Burj Khalifa will be even more impressive with the updated At the Top observation deck. The luminous model of the 828-meter tower has become one of the latest additions to one of Dubai's most popular attractions. Along with expanding the area three times from the original size of the reception area, external improvements were carried out on it, the developer Emaar said.

Dubai, UAE. Dubai General Directorate for Residency and International Affairs introduced smart tunnels that will reduce the procedure for passing passport control in the air harbors of the emirate to 15 seconds. The innovation presented at the Gitex Technology Week exhibition is another step by Dubai towards establishing the world's first fully virtual customs borders.

Six Flags, an international US theme park operator, is reportedly planning to build the largest roller coaster ride in its upcoming Dubai entertainment complex. According to the Wall Street Journal, the highest slides in the world are currently located in New Jersey and run by Six Flags, while the fastest are based in the Ferrari World Park in Abu Dhabi.

On Thursday, September 28, the UAE Department of Energy announced that fuel prices would rise in October 2017. The cost of a liter of Super 98 will reach 2.12 dirhams ($ 0.57) (an increase of 4.95%); Special 95 - AED 2.01 ($ 0.547) (5.79% increase); E Plus-91 - 1.94 dirhams ($ 0.53) (an increase of 6.01%). The price of diesel was fixed at 2.10 dirhams ($ 0.57) per liter.

The long-awaited attraction - the Dubai Frame - will open this November. On Sunday, it became known that a physical ticket would not be required to visit her. This was announced by Hussein Nasser Luta, General Manager of the Dubai Municipality, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with At the Top by Emaar.

According to the annual survey of the Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index, Dubai was the fourth most popular destination for international travel in the world. A report released on Tuesday showed that only Bangkok, London and Paris outran the emirate in this ranking. Dubai also turned out to be the city in which tourists spend the largest amounts.