App-based service now covers six cities Egypt – offering more local residents a convenient, reliable way to get around town Cairo, Egypt, December 1, 2016 Careem, the region’s leading app-based car booking service, launches today in three new cities in Egypt, extending access to its services to a total of six destinations across the country. The app is now live in Mansoura, Tanta and Hurghada, adding to […]
ABU DHABI // This National Day, a celebration of 45 years of the UAE, is an opportunity to pay tribute to the country’s remarkable progress and its Rulers. Around the country, Emiratis, residents and tourists are expected to flock to public places to celebrate the occasion. Aziz Al Shamsi, 45, an Emirati, said National Day was a day of unity for all who live in the UAE. […]
Why is a book out of print for over 13 years – and one that recalls events that took place more than half a century ago – one of the most significant publishing events of the year? Anyone who has tried to obtain a copy of Susan Hillyard’s Before the Oil will know the answer. Her definitive and moving account of life in Abu Dhabi in the […]
ABU DHABI // Tickets for British band Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve show in Abu Dhabi have turned up online at inflated prices, barely hours after the concert sold out in record time. Fans hoping to see the band are angry that some were able to buy batches of tickets to resell for profit. General admission tickets, priced at Dh395 for the du Arena gig, were being resold […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 2, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi National Day Yas Mall has an array of activities to celebrate National Day, including a collection of vintage photographs of the UAE’s rulers; a painting by Sheikh Saifi of Sheikh Zayed, Founding […]
ABU DHABI // The president of Egypt arrived in the capital on Thursday to attend National Day celebrations and an international conference on protecting cultural heritage. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met Abdel Fattah El Sisi at the Presidential Airport. During the reception the national anthems of both countries were played, followed by a 21-gun […]
ABU DHABI // Tickets for British band Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve show in Abu Dhabi have turned up online at inflated prices, just hours after the concert sold out in record time. Fans hoping to see the four-piece play live in the capital are angry touts were able to buy batches of tickets to resell for profit. General admission tickets, at Dh395 for the du Arena gig, […]
Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Wednesday ordered the construction of a memorial in Dubai in memory of the UAE’s fallen soldiers. The memorial, which is set to open for Commemoration Day on November 30 next year, follows the opening of a similar tribute in Abu Dhabi, he said in a tweet. “Commemorating Emirati martyrs depicts perpetuation of the strength and sacrifices of the people […]
ABU DHABI // Ninety-seven children born to Emirati mothers and foreign fathers were granted citizenship under the orders of President Sheikh Khalifa. The General Directorate of Naturalisation in Abu Dhabi presented the naturalised citizens with their documents during a ceremony on Tuesday, reported Wam, UAE’s state agency. Brigadier Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, Head of Naturalisation Department, who headed the ceremony, said: “This wise and humanitarian decision embodies […]
ABU DHABI // Tickets have sold out for the band Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert within hours of going on sale, organisers said. Flash Entertainment said on Wednesday that all ticket categories for the December 31 show in Abu Dhabi sold out within hours, making it the fastest selling event in the company’s history. The British band’s show at du Arena on Yas Island is part of […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 1, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Performance Visit Nation Towers and enjoy Welcome to the Circus, a 20-minute performance featuring a stage show that includes a ribbon dancer, unicyclist and a clown-juggling duo. See high-fashion costumes and upbeat […]
ABU DHABI // Heads of state and representatives from more than 40 countries will attend a conference in Abu Dhabi this weekend to ratify a global declaration on protecting endangered cultural heritage. The two-day conference, hosted by the UAE and France, will involve global cooperation for supporting a Unesco mandate to protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts. Participants will aim to safeguard historical sites and monuments that […]
UAE-based modern perfume house ScentStory has released a fragrance collection inspired by each of the country’s seven emirates. “7 wonders of Emirates” is presented in a luxurious souvenir case where each 14ml miniature perfume bottle depicts scents reminiscent of landscapes from the territories. The Abu Dhabi scent is a floral fragrance inspired by a private garden. It has top notes of mandarin, middle notes of orange blossom […]
New aerial footage of Dubai and Abu Dhabi from the skies – video November 30, 2016 In the day-to-day, it can be easy to forget just how beautiful the UAE can be. But new footage published by Joel E Schaeffer, an aerial cinematographer with Dubai Film, will help refresh your memory. The shots from the sky, taken in 2016, showcase some of the country’s most iconic scenes […]
You can jump right into the spirit of National Day almost anywhere in the UAE. Here’s our round up of some of the largest and most eye-catching events happening this weekend, to celebrate the country’s 45th birthday. City Walk Festival Dubai’s first outdoors mall is pulling out all the stops for National Day, hosting 30 international folk bands, as well as traditional fashion shows and art shows. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 30, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi & Dubai Cooking class Sign up to take part in the Jones the Grocer culinary masterclasses in December and learn to create a festive dish from one of the head chefs. The […]
DUBAI // Pupils across the UAE continue to improve their maths and science skills, but are still performing below international average, according to a global study released on Tuesday. More than 600,000 students around the world participated in TIMSS, or the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies, a large-scale international assessment of mathematics and science education for pupils in grades 4 and 8 that is carried […]
A project by a group of schoolgirls has turned into their mission to have microbeads, small pieces of plastic that are found in exfoliants and household cleaners, banned in the UAE as a matter of urgency. ABU DHABI // A UAE school project raising awareness of the impact of microbeads might pale into insignificance in comparison to a US government ban and an impending one in the […]
A new $571 million 62km highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been inaugurated, it was announced on Tuesday. Named the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road, the highway is one of the biggest infrastructure projects implemented under Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan, news agency WAM reported. Falah Al Ahbabi, Urban Planning Council director-general said: “The road represents a model for all future roads […]
ABU DHABI // After five years serving the community’s book lovers, the National Library in downtown Abu Dhabi’s Al Nahyan Camp area will shut its doors for good on Wednesday. The closure has saddened the 100 or so regular visitors, who now face a 13-kilometre journey to the nearest library, in Khalifa Park. “I have been coming to this library for the past nine months almost every […]
Select eye-catching cushions to give your space an easy, affordable upgrade. newslide 1 Go bananas Look for fun, ornamental pieces when accessorising your spare room. This cushion with shiny gold bananas from H&M Home offers a fun mix of frivolity and flair. • Banana cushion, Dh39, H&M Home, Abu Dhabi Mall and Deira City Centre, Dubai newslide 2 Crocodile rock Add a touch of glam-rock to your […]
ABU DHABI // A warning of fresh winds and rough sea conditions on the Arabian Gulf continues to be in effect Tuesday. The National Center of Meteorology and Seismology issued the warning, which affects offshore areas of the Arabia Gulf, late Monday night and extended it this morning. Wind speeds on the coast and internal areas will range from about 10 to 24 km/h, peaking at about […]
ABU DHABI // Regional terrorism and the influence of Iran over countries such as Iraq, Syria and Lebanon have led to increased militarisation in the region, according to a new report. The report, Iran and the Gulf Military Balance, says Tehran poses a growing missile threat to maritime traffic in the Arabian Gulf and the flow of petroleum exports. This has led to “a de facto military […]
16.6MW of new solar power generation capacity doubles UAE’s total contribution to Mauritania’s clean energy output Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 November 2016 Eight new rural solar energy projects have been completed, and are now operational, across the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in western North Africa, doubling the UAE’s total contribution to the country’s clean energy capacity to 31.6 megawatts (MW). Delivered by Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future […]
