Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces speaks with winners and organisers of the Dalma Dhow Race, during a Sea Palace barza. Seen with Ahmed Al Romaithi (2nd L) and Maj Gen Faris Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (back R). Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi Sheikh […]
When yoga teacher Jo Phee asks her students to lie down for the Bananasana, a stretch for the oblique stomach muscles, they don’t just hold the pose for a few breaths. The aim is to hold it for about five minutes. It is all part of yin yoga – a restorative modern form of the exercise that has only grown in popularity globally in the past few […]
ABU DHABI // Heavier fines will be levied on petrol smugglers in the UAE’s drive to protect its petroleum industry. FNC members will on Tuesday debate a legislative bill to jail petrol smugglers for between one and three years and impose a Dh500,000 fine for repeat offences. The current penalty is a jail term and a Dh30,000 fine. A national law is needed to govern the transfer, […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 1 May 2017 The Arab civilization is one of the richest in the world. The UAE, in particular, is shaped by the culture and traditions that date back to 4000 BC, said Ali bin Tamim, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Media. Speaking on ‘Forgotten Legacy of Arab Civilization’ at the Arab Media Forum on Monday, he said there are several factors that contribute […]
Mubadala Investment Company, established after the merger of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company, began operations on Monday. The new entity is expected to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification as it is active in 13 business sectors in more than 30 countries globally, state news agency WAM reported. The new firm’s total assets of about $125 billion, based on valuations at the end of 2015, […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 2, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Fitness event Register […]
Abbas Beydoun is tired of excuses. The 72-year-old Lebanese author and poet urges readers and writers to avoid complacency – and to always look beyond the surface. To explain why, he highlights the central theme of his acclaimed novel, The Autumn of Innocence, which tackles the nature of tyranny. “It’s not good enough to look at violence as just something abnormal or new to us,” he says. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 28, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Dubai Concert The Fridge Concert […]
ABU DHABI // The Sawab Centre, a joint UAE-US initiative combating online propaganda by ISIL and other extremist groups and promoting positive alternatives, has announced the launch of a new anti-youth recruitment campaign on social media. Using the hashtag #DeludedFollowers, the four-day campaign will run until May 3 in Arabic and English on Sawab’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube sites. Even as its territory in Iraq and […]
Ibn Arabi, undoubtedly one of the world’s great spiritual teachers, provokes mixed reactions. There are those that consider the 12th century mystic, philosopher, Islamic scholar, poet and sage to be the foremost spiritual leader and Sufi master in Muslim history. Others regard him as a heretic or even an apostate. There is rarely much middle ground. Ibn Arabi – known as Muhyiddin (the Revivifier of Religion) and […]
30 April 2017 COLOMBES, France–(BUSINESS WIRE/ME NewsWire)– UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, and OT (Oberthur Technologies) have partnered to launch “gocash” prepaid card of UAE Exchange through the first-ever contactless payment via wearable devices (powered by “Flybuy MiniFOB” technology of OT), at the Seamless Middle East Conference in Dubai on 01 May 2017. UAE Exchange will be offering the wearable […]
DUBAI // A new boarding school in the emirate will compete with some of the best and most exclusive in the world as it prepares to open its campus this year. The first of three planned boarding houses at the Swiss International Scientific School’s Al Jaddaf campus is being built and on track for completion before the academic year starts in September. Consisting of 50 en-suite rooms […]
Many artists have drawn inspiration from Abu Dhabi’s sweeping sand dunes. But when Anna Kurkova contemplated the desert, she saw an opportunity to make a statement about recycling and humanity’s duty of care for the environment. The reward for her vision was the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, a coveted art prize named after the renowned husband-and-wife artist team who helped to redefine the boundaries of contemporary art […]
Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) has announced plans to launch Etihad REIT, a Shariah-compliant real estate investment trust (REIT). The REIT comprises a seed portfolio of 10 income producing assets situated in the UAE, the company said in a statement. It added that Etihad REIT expects to raise further capital through an initial public offering (IPO) on a stock exchange in the UAE at an appropriate time […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 28, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Craft market Attend […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched on Saturday the UAE Soft Power Council, which aims to reinforce the country’s status and reputation in the world. The Council will define a comprehensive strategy to consolidate the UAE’s values of respect and appreciation with governments and citizens across the world, state news agency WAM reported. The UAE […]
ABU DHABI // Most patients who develop non-alcoholic steatohepatitis fatty liver disease are changing their lifestyles to avoid reaching the final stage, which requires a liver transplant. But Dr Khalid Elsayed, head of the gastroenterology and hepatology department at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, said he recently saw an Emirati man, 35, who had diabetes for 10 years but did not take steps to address it. He […]
Al Qudra Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based real estate and investment company, agreed to buy Al Rayan Investment Co for more than 1 billion dirhams ($272 million) in stock. Shareholders also approved listing Al Qudra shares in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition will involve issuing 210.4 million new shares and boost Al Qudra’s assets to about 4 billion dirhams, the company said Saturday in an emailed statement. Al Rayan […]
ABU DHABI // Children as young as 15 are being diagnosed with a liver disease normally suffered by adults, with doctors blaming poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis fatty liver is caused by a build-up of fat around the organ, leading to inflammation. It has become a growing problem among youths, doctors say. The fat damages the liver, affecting its function, and in up to 30 […]
If you feel like mealtime with the children is more of a battle of wills than a chance to connect with each other and build healthy-eating habits, you are not alone. Whether you are dealing with toddlers or teenagers, enjoying a meal without having to fight through protests, negotiation and tears can be a challenge that isn’t always easy to tackle with tenacity – let’s face it, […]
Etihad Airways plans to stand by Air Berlin even after its German partner reported soaring operating losses as a strategic overhaul struggled to gain traction. Germany’s second-largest carrier is shedding tourism and point-to-point operations, shrinking its fleet by half to transform itself into a network airline. The process contributed to pushing the operating loss to 667 million euros ($739 million) last year, more than twice the 2015 […]
ABU DHABI // Driving behaviour needs to change if laws are to be effective in improving safety and compliance, according to the experts. Robert Hodges, a driver education and road safety expert, said new laws are beneficial but they will be workable only if motorists are willing to adapt their driving to them. “The underlying problem, which continues to exist, is that the authorities need to change […]
Most of the stories we hear about Damascus these days are tales of despair from news bulletins about bombings, water shortages or failed peace efforts. But to Syrian children’s writer and illustrator Nadine Kaadan, who spoke on Friday at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the city is always a source of inspiration. With her first book in English – The Jasmine Sneeze, about a cat who […]
Wearing Bouguessa, Aden attends the Runway to Runway launch in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad Airways Halima Aden visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during her stay. Courtesy Etihad Airways Halima Aden at The Emirates Palace Hotel. Courtesy Etihad Airways Halima Aden poses with a falcon at Etihad Airways launch of Runway to Runway rewards programme. Courtesy Etihad Airways Model Aden at The Emirates Palace hotel. Courtesy Etihad […]
