Ajman Tourism concludes 1st edition of Ajman Motor Festival 2022

AJMAN, The Ajman Department of Tourism Development concluded the first edition of the Ajman Motor Festival 2022, which was held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD).

The festival, which took place over a one-month period, offered many shows and interactive activities related to super cars, modified cars and motorcycles, in addition to multiple entertainment activities for families.

The organising committee was keen to introduce the motor world to as many people as possible, and provide a good investment opportunity for local and international motor companies to offer their latest products and best services.

The festival, which also showcased a rare collection of classic cars that were manufactured last century, witnessed a huge participation from motor clubs and attracted thousands of visitors and car enthusiasts. This has created a unique and entertaining experience, and offered everyone a special platform to meet and share their knowledge.

The festival included 4 main events that were held in different locations in Ajman, which included City Centre Ajman, Ajman Museum, and Marsa Ajman that hosted activities coinciding with UAE’s 51st National Day. The vehicles included governmental cars, modified cars, super cars and motorcycles, and drift cars, in addition to a lineup of entertainments suitable for all ages such as magic tricks, war brigade, kids’ zone and stage activities.

Additionally, more than 100 international teams coming from distant countries such as the UK, the USA, Germany, Italy, India, Switzerland, and Lebanon, participated in the 1000 Miglia Experience event which consisted of a 1600 km ride of classic sports cars across key landmarks of the seven emirates and passing through the splendid coastal routes of Ajman.

Mahmood Khaleel Al Hashmi, Director-General of ATDD, stated, “For the past 30 days, the Ajman Motor Festival 2022 aimed to introduce the world of motors with its many car and motorcycle models to all its visitors, as well as raising awareness on the importance of safe driving and precaution measures required, and also offered a platform for participants to exchange their experiences.”

Al Hashmi stressed on the important role of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development in promoting the leading touristic and investment position of Ajman, and highlighted that this year’s Motor Festival has witnessed a huge success in terms of organisation, the unique and new content it offered to the audience, in addition to attracting participants from all across the world.

“Such events have greatly contributed to the progressive vision the emirate of Ajman has building throughout the past years. Ajman Tourism seeks to cater to the needs of all the segments of society and promote Ajman’s impeccable capacity to host and organize new and innovative events, as well as providing different content within its yearly recurrent activities,” Al Hashmi concluded.

The Ajman Motor Festival 2022 was organised in collaboration with the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), the Ajman Police, the Ajman Civil Defense, City Centre Ajman, Marsa Ajman, Gulfa Water as the Hydration Sponsor, Saudi German Hospital, and Ajman Volunteer Team.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Airlines cancel 2,000 U.S. flights on Saturday over winter storm

WASHINGTON, Airlines cancelled nearly 2,000 U.S. flights as of Saturday morning following a massive winter storm that snarled airport operations around the United States and frustrated thousands of holiday travellers, according to Reuters.

Total flight delays within, into or out of the United States amounted to about 4,000 as of Saturday morning, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, which showed that total U.S. flight cancellations stood at around 2,000. The flight cancellations on Saturday morning included over 450 from Southwest Airlines and nearly 400 from Delta Air Lines Inc.

The flight disruptions came as an arctic blast gripped much of the United States on Saturday, causing power outages and car wrecks. Plummeting temperatures were predicted to bring the coldest Christmas Eve on record to several cities from Pennsylvania to Georgia.

Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE provides household generators to Ukraine in response to difficult winter conditions and power outages

ABU DHABI, The United Arab Emirates announced today that it is sending about 2,500 household generators to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine that has disrupted energy infrastructure and caused power outages, with the objective of helping them survive the harsh winter conditions.

The assistance comprises 2,500 household generators, each with a power output of between 3.5 and 8 kilowatts. These generators will help the civilians with some of the electricity they require, which will help alleviate the difficult living conditions of crisis-affected families.

Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said that this aid to Ukraine stems from the UAE’s belief in the importance of human solidarity, especially in cases of conflict, and is part of the country’s continuous efforts to mitigate the humanitarian repercussions of the Ukrainian crisis.

The UAE will transport approximately 1,200 household generators to the Polish capital, Warsaw today, and will transfer the remaining generators by January.

This support comes within the $100 million humanitarian relief aid allocated by the UAE to the civilians affected by the crisis in Ukraine.

In response to the United Nations Ukraine Flash Appeal and the Ukraine Situation Regional Refugee Response, UAE has taken the initiative since the onset of the crisis to alleviate the suffering of those affected, having flown eight planes carrying 360 tonnes of food supplies, medical aid and ambulances for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Moldova and Bulgaria.

Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE leaders congratulate President of the Libyan Presidential Council on Independance Day

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Dr. Mohamed Yunus al-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, on his country’s Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent a similar cable to Dr. Mohamed al-Menfi on the occasion.

Source: Emirates News Agency