25 March 2017 Shanghai – Palm Jumeirah and its latest iconic creation – PALM M 360 – are pulling in the crowds in Shanghai, where Dubai developer Nakheel is exhibiting more than USD1.6 billion of real estate. The world-famous island is proving to be the star attraction at the three-day Dubai Property Show, taking place in Shanghai for the first time. Nakheel and its diverse range of […]
The chairman of the UAE’s aviation authority has expressed his “surprise” after local airports were included in a US ban on laptops and tablets being carried onto aircraft cabins. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement that the UAE has seen “outstanding performance of the aviation industry and airports”. The implementation of a ban on carrying electronic devices […]
DUBAI // Owners of dangerous dogs are in limbo following new directives on keeping pets listed as illegal in the UAE. A six-month amnesty has been announced allowing owners time to remove their dogs from the country, but many are unsure when that grace period will begin. Some have been reassured that dogs will not be destroyed, but instead rounded up and sent to no-kill shelters before […]
Many families with airline tickets to the United States are groaning at the prospect of flying tablet-free. On March 21 the US government put an electronic travel ban in place that forces passengers travelling on direct flights from 10 destinations, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports to check in their laptops, e-readers, tablets and other devices with their luggage and parents are speaking out. “I am a […]
Dubai’s transport authority has revealed details of its plan to ease congestion around on the city’s biggest sporting events which will take place on Saturday. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said in a series of tweets that it will manage traffic for the Dubai World Cup raceday at Meydan Racecourse for eight hours from 4pm local time to midnight. The RTA warned locals to expect delays […]
· H.E. Tamim: ‘One of our top strategic priorities is to provide the youth as our future leaders with best learning opportunities’ 25 March 2017 UAE – The Board of Governors of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) met with the University Learners Council recently to discuss the integrity and quality of the educational process in the university in a first-of-its-kind gathering in the UAE. The […]
ABU DHABI // The chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority expressed surprise over the ban on electronic devices on US bound flights from UAE airports, which comes into force on Saturday. “The UAE is the No 1 ranked country worldwide by the International Civil Aviation Organization regarding compliance with international security and safety standards,” said Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the Minister of Economy and GCAA […]
Emaar Malls has bid up to $800 million to take over e-commerce giant Souq.com, sources familiar to the offer have have confirmed to Arabian Business. Last week Amazon agreed in principle to a 100 percent takeover of Souq.com, in a deal believed be worth around $580m. The Emaar offer for $800 million is thought to have included a $500 million convertible deposit. However, it is understood that […]
· Dubai Parks and Resorts will be turning off all non-essential lights across the destination for a full hour on Saturday 25th March between 8:30PM- 9:30PM · The Entertainment destination will also take part in “The Earth Hour Walk” event organized by DEWA 24 March 2017 Dubai, UAE – Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest theme park destination, will join the largest annual environmental movement […]
ABU DHABI // Salem Al Neyadi has one son, Ali, who turned 20 a few days ago. Ali had hoped to study abroad in September but now he is in the intensive care unit of Seha’s Al Ain Hospital with his family at his bedside. Mr Al Neyadi prays that his son lives to see his next birthday. “No one but a parent knows how I feel,” […]
Annual rent for a villa in Dubailand: Dh300,000 Features This 6,854-square-foot property is located in The Villa Project and is set on an 8,060-square-foot plot. Pros The property has been upgraded and remodelled by the current owner to include five en suite bedrooms, each with its own Jacuzzi bath tub; enlarged skylights to bring in more natural light; a water-saving sprinkler system; and a sizeable swimming pool. […]
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced a new partnership with Christie’s Auction House. The joint venture will organise the Dubai Culture Charity Auction, with the first auction set to take place in October. Dubai Culture Charity Auction is inspired by the UAE’s Year of Giving 2017 and will feature a new collection of works by local and […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 25, 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 Art exhibition Capturing the […]
Bentley Motors has unveiled its ground-breaking new Gigapixel photograph – one of the world’s most detailed landscape images. At the heart of the photograph sits a Bentley Flying Spur W12 S in the luxury marina of Dubai. Zoom out, and the groundbreaking NASA-derived technology of the Gigapixel image allows you to explore and experience the city panorama in intricate detail. Zoom in and the image will take […]
DUBAI // Becoming a doctor, an astronaut, a scientist, a teacher and an architect were among the aspirations of Syrian refugee children living in an orphanage in Turkey. Their common dream, however, was to be all these things in their home country. Seventy-five Syrian children between the ages of eight and 12 at Ufuk orphanage in Gaziantep, Turkey, took part in an initiative by a Dubai company, […]
When Thomas Jefferson drafted the American Declaration of Independence, “the pursuit of happiness” was an inalienable right in his first article. Whenever I hear politicians or business leaders talk about happiness, I always wonder how they define it so easily. If the billions of people around the world are all different, then different things should make us happy. There will be common denominators, including health, family, meaningful […]
24 March 2017 Sharjah, UAE – Themed ‘The Role of Social Media Platforms – From Participation to Real Partnership’, a panel discussion featuring communication specialists examined the role of social media in enabling governments to better communicate with their citizens on the second day of the sixth International Government Communications Forum (IGCF 2017). Eminent panellists included His Excellency Saeed Saleh Al Remeithi, Member of the UAE Federal […]
Dubai-based DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, is exploring logistics opportunities and the development of industrial parks in Panama. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group chairman and CEO, met with the President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, to explore opportunities relating to the expanded Panama Canal. The meeting was also attended by Roberto R Roy, Minister for Canal Affairs and Augusto R Arosemena, […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 23, 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 Family fun Attend […]
Master developer Nakheel has announced the award of a construction contract worth AED184.5 million ($50.2 million) for a second hotel at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. Dubai-based Parkway International Contracting has been appointed to build the 375-room hotel, which has a total project value of AED240 million, the developer said in a statement. It forms part of Nakheel’s AED3 billion hospitality expansion under which the developer […]
Putting on your make-up can be a struggle if the lighting is dim and space on your table is sparse. If not stored properly, lipsticks can go missing, foundation bottles can slip and crash, and brushes can lose their shape. Hand in hand with the contouring, baking and strobing beauty trends comes the need for a well-organised make-up station, where compacts are colour coordinated and lipsticks stand […]
Iconic French brand Hermes will launch a pop up concept ‘HermèsMatic’ in Dubai from April 13 to April 22 at the Place des Lumieres in City Walk 2. The concept, which focuses on the brand’s signature printed scarves, also appears in different locations around the world. This time, it revolves around a “retro laundrette” theme, which connects to Hermes’ aim at reviving its signature scarves. In line […]
DUBAI // Emiratis need to feel a “higher sense of responsibility” to help solve the conflicts around them, the head of a student programme says. “We’ve been able to write the first draft of a national document, which includes the world’s concerns, tolerance, women’s status, conflict and peace, and the skills that are taught to the students to reach this culture,” said Dr Ibrahim Al Dabal, general […]
A ban on most carry-on electronics on flights to the United States will not significantly affect passenger numbers at Dubai International, where flights depart to 12 US cities daily, the airport’s chief executive said on Thursday. The US announced on Tuesday new restrictions on flights from airports in eight Muslim-majority countries, including the United Arab Emirates, affecting international airline Emirates which flies from Dubai. The restrictions apply […]
