The world’s tallest building is one of the top global tourist attractions for taking selfies, according to a new study. Burj Khalifa ranks third after Eiffel Tower in Paris and Disneyland, Florida, and ahead of Empire State Building in New York City and London’s Big Ben. UK-based attraction booking site Attractiontix analysed 219 million Instagram posts between October 2010 and January 2015 to come up with the list.
UAE aid ship reaches Egypt with vital supplies for Gaza
The UAE Humanitarian Ship, carrying 7,200 tonnes of food, shelter and medical supplies, has arrived at Egypt’s Port of Al Arish, ahead of its transfer to the Gaza Strip to support urgent relief efforts.
Dubai strengthens emergency preparedness with strategic partnerships
The Dubai Resilience Centre has signed three key agreements to boost the city’s emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities.
Dubai sets global benchmark for urban governance with new accord
Dubai Municipality has unveiled the Dubai Declaration on the Future of Urban Governance, a landmark global accord launched at the 15th Asia Pacific Cities Summit, hosted at Expo City.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils MBR Endowment District
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled the MBR Endowment District that will be built at a cost of AED 4.7 billion.
