France, which gave the world one of the most enduring symbols of World Expos, the Eiffel Tower, has become the latest country to confirm its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai. The European country officially confirmed its commitment in a letter from Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The letter was […]
The stage set up at Rod Stewart’s Du Arena gig on Thursday night was daunting. There were two sparkling drum sets, a couple of fiddles, guitars, two pianos, a saxophone and a giant gilded harp for good measure. One wondered if the British star was fooling us all along. Yes, he would be performing his greatest hits as advertised, but, instead, we would be subjected to Celtic-jazz […]
3 March 2017, Dubai Safwa Marine, Abu Dhabi Ship Building’s arm dedicated for yacht sales, service and management, has announced a partnership with Dutch marine communications specialist Radio Holland, on the sidelines of the Dubai International Boat Show. Under the terms of the partnership, the two companies will offer yacht and leisure boat owners in the Middle East a one-stop-shop solution for all their retrofit, overhauling and […]
03 March 2017 Kuwait City, Kuwait: Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest network, attended a number of important meetings during the company delegation’s visit to the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona earlier this week. The company’s delegation, headed by CEO Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, included a number of the company’s senior managers and chief officers. During the visit, Ooredoo CEO and delegation visited Huawei’s pavilion, which displayed […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 3, 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 Yoga class Start […]
ABU DHABI // A robot arm developed to help stroke patients regain movement may be sent to war zones to protect the lives of bomb disposal crews. Students from UAE University designed the 3D-printed device to help rehabilitation after motion loss and are looking at a wider range of uses. “The idea started with a rehabilitation robot for people who had a stroke and lost their motion,” […]
Why Georgetown? Georgetown was there long before Washington, DC was, and it still has some pretty stern objections to being regarded as just another district of the American capital. Formerly a port town, it has now become Washington’s most obviously moneyed-up area – where people come to dine and mooch around shops and galleries. Part of the appeal comes from the architecture. Many 18th- and 19th-century buildings […]
ABU DHABI // Jet fighters soared across the skies and tanks rolled along the beaches to the delight of the thousands who turned out for the largest military spectacle yet seen in the UAE. Complete with paratroopers, helicopters, surveillance aircraft, fighter jets and ground combat troops, Union Fortress – an Armed Forces event that included a mock hostage rescue from a ship off Abu Dhabi Corniche – […]
All branches of the Armed Forces participated, including the Quick Reaction Force of the Presidential Guard, supported by the UAE Joint Aviation Command, the Navy, the Air Force, Air Defence and the Army. Antonie Robertson / The National The event was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and sheikhs, military commanders and officials. Ryan […]
ABU DHABI // Students from United Arab Emirates University have designed an environmentally-friendly car to compete in an eco-marathon in Singapore this month. The vehicle – made from synthetic materials, plastic and carbon fibre – will be raced against 100 teams from March 16 to 19. The students, who are competing in the marathon for the first time this year, took 4 months to design, build and […]
Middle East fund managers have turned more bullish towards Saudi Arabian equities on hopes that corporate earnings may finally have bottomed out after a slide due to low oil prices, a monthly Reuters poll found. The poll of 13 leading fund managers, conducted over the past week, also found they had become very bearish on Qatari and Egyptian shares. The poll found 62 percent of managers expect […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 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 Al Ain Cultural event As […]
ABU DHABI // A glitch in the municipality’s property registration system has stopped hundreds of people from moving into new homes. Long queues have formed all day at the Tawtheeq offices for more than a week, with many people having to return the next day, and some for days after. The Tawtheeq network, which registers all properties and rental contracts, has been delayed for more than a […]
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Tuesday announced that it has added three more health insurance companies to provide the Essential Benefits Plan insurance package, fixed between AED550-650, so that those with monthly salaries under AED4,000 receive adequate cover. By adding Noor Takaful Insurance, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company and Union Insurance, DHA said it is raising the number of insurance companies providing the package from nine to […]
American rapper Silento has been been banned from leaving the UAE after failing to appear at two concerts for which he was contracted. Al Ain Civil Court imposed the travel ban on February 20 after the Alabama-born rapper, a Soul Train Music Award winner best known for his single Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae), failed to appear at the concerts in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain last month. […]
BERLIN // Netflix has previewed the first trailer for a long-awaited war film partially shot in the UAE. The film, War Machine, features Brad Pitt, Ben Kingsley and Will Poulter among its all-star cast. It was shown during its See What’s Next press preview event in Berlin. The online streaming service also revealed that the US$60 million production will be released on the platform worldwide on May […]
ABU DHABI // Schools for children with learning difficulties are not fit for purpose as they do not have the expertise or resources required, a specialist teacher has said. Abu Dhabi Education Council schools have introduced resource centres for children with difficulties, but parents have complained that they “lump together” special needs pupils with those with learning difficulties. “This is a global misconception that children with learning […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 1, 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 Exhibition talk Register […]
First Gulf Bank (FGB) chief executive officer Andre Sayegh on Tuesday said its merger with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) will create a “large and strong” bank that can compete on an international scale. The merger of the two Abu Dhabi-based banks was announced in July last year which when completed by end of first quarter 2017 will create one of the largest banks in […]
ABU DHABI // The number of Emiratis working in the private sector will need to increase tenfold over the next 5 years, members of the Federal National Council say. Naama Al Sharhan said private sector firms – in particular those that are foreign-owned – need to be encouraged to hire more UAE nationals. The FNC debate came after recruiters were deployed in every emirate to find jobs […]
ABU DHABI // Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures are expected on Tuesday as the country’s wintery spell ends. Forecasters reported mist in Ras Al Khaimah and areas around the capital in the morning which quickly cleared. Despite sunny skies, light to moderate winds will keep conditions cool. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 26°C along the coast, 12°C and 28°C inland and 6°C to 19°C in […]
28 February 2017 Abu Dhabi City Municipality – THE Abu Dhabi City Municipality has made a remarkable increase in strategic partners’ satisfaction about the existing agreements thanks to the improvements carried out by the Municipality aimed to bolster cooperation with partners, leverage the scale of municipal services to measure up with partner’s aspirations and meet the requirements of sustainable development in Abu Dhabi. The achievement reflects the […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed spoke of the importance of the National Service at Wahat Al Karama memorial site on Monday. Wam The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces said the National Service is a bedrock for building generations capable of addressing challenges. Wam Sheikh Mohammed said National Service also instils the values of loyalty, belonging and sacrifice for protecting the […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 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 Art exhibition Catch […]
