His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, officially opened Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, on Thursday.
Sheikh Ahmed highlighted how the new addition to Dubai's stunning tourism landscape reflects the Emirate's aspiration to achieve the highest excellence in all sectors and spheres of life.
From a documentary looking at the work that went into making the observation wheel to checking out a passenger cabin, His Highness was given a complete overview of the new experience.
He also toured the exclusive hall reserved for VIP guests and its souvenir area.
The 48 passenger cabins, which provide visitors the perfect vantage point for a 360-degree view of Dubai, will be able to carry more than 1,750 people at one time. And, one complete rotation of the wheel will be completed in 38 minutes.
Ain Dubai's opening weekend promises to be spectacular, with a series of unique performances lined up, including a breathtaking light and drone show with fireworks at Ain Dubai Plaza.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Monday with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security.
The UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran on Monday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed strengthening defence ties with Catherine Vautrin, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The United Arab Emirates, on Monday, strongly condemned and denounced the strike on a hospital in East Darfur in Sudan, which resulted in 64 deaths and injuries to 89 people.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with a number of foreign ministers on Monday, to discuss the latest regional developments amid Iran’s continued attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region.
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