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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 10, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Film screenings Enjoy two films as part of the Cinema Space screenings at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Tales of the Night is a 2011 family-friendly animated film by Michel Ocelot that tells six […]

DUBAI // Eighteen finalists will take part in the Fazza Championship for Yola on Friday, vying for a chance to win the Dh1 million grand prize. Yola is a tradition involving spinning a rifle in the air to beats of Emirati music. The competition, in its 17th edition, will take place over the next 13 weeks at Al Meydan in Global Village, reported Wam, the state news […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 9, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Tennis event Take part in the ZSC Academy Tennis Festival, a fun way to experience and learn more about the sport. There will be lessons for children ages 2 and older, tennis […]

I don’t know if it’s an age thing, but when someone says Chevrolet Malibu, my grey matter automatically conjures up images of a 1968 Chevelle coupé with a burbling 350-cubic-inch V8. But what was reality in the Swinging 60s is no longer true, because the Malibu has had to evolve to survive. The modern-day Malibu has a four-cylinder motor sitting east-west across the engine bay. Said power […]

Idyllic archipelago of 115 islands will continue to enchant Middle Eastern guests in 2017 8 December 2016, Dubai UAE The Seychelles Tourism Board Office in Dubai is delighted to confirm that visitor numbers from the GCC region have shown impressive year-on-year growth over the past 12 months.  The announcement comes with news of a portfolio of hotel openings for 2017 that look set to secure the market […]

The Lifetime Achievement Award handed to Samuel L Jackson during the opening ceremony of this year’s Dubai International Film Festival on Wednesday honours an improbably prolific 40-year career during which the actor has become as ubiquitous as popcorn. Above all else, moviemaking is a business, and on Jackson’s website, you can find a startling fact to explain the true meaning of the citation: “In recognition of his […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 8, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Yoga event Catch a screening of the film What is Real, which focuses on Jivamukti yoga and its history and evolution. It focuses on combining vigorous hatha yoga with music, meditation and […]

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The Sheikh Zayed ­Heritage Festival opened its gates in Al Wathba last week, showcasing a range of exhibitions, foods and cultural performances from around the world. There are 18 different cultural districts, including nationally themed offerings from the UAE, ­Bahrain, Serbia, India and ­China, and each houses traditional souvenirs and handicrafts. Most of the merchandise is affordable and great value for money, but it doesn’t hurt to […]

From mother of pearl jewllery to Vince Camuto’s new shoes, we look at the top fashion releases this week. newslide Pearly pleasantries Mother-of-pearl takes on a whole new identity in these glorious jewellery pieces from Aigner. Dainty earrings and chain bracelets feature ethereal mother-of-pearl discs encircled by gold borders stamped with Aigner in block-letters. The standout piece, however, is a mother-of-pearl timepiece, featuring a bracelet crafted from […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 7, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Festive market Head to the annual Swiss Christmas Market and experience a traditional European festive event featuring 44 wooden chalets selling an array of seasonal gifts and decorations. Try Swiss culinary favourites […]

DUBAI // Motorists were warned on Tuesday to be cautious on the roads this week because of poor visibility. Strong winds will cause dust and sand to blow over open areas from Wednesday to next Monday, leading to low visibility, the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology said. Seas in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will be rough to very rough, and a significant drop in […]

InfoComm MEA Opens Today as Region’s Leading A/V Event, Showcasing Holograms, Videoboards, and Audio and Lighting Systems DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 6 December 2016  Holograms, massive videoboards, and state-of-the-art audio and lighting displays will be among the audiovisual innovations set to make Expo 2020 in Dubai the world’s most technologically advanced event. The UAE is one of the fastest-growing professional audiovisual markets in one of […]

Flat6Labs Abu Dhabi, a digital media accelerator supported by twofour54 Abu Dhabi, showcased eight new start-up companies during its third Demo Day. The Demo Day, held under the patronage of HE Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs of the UAE and Chairwoman of the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi, and twofour54, took place during the UAE Innovation week. In addition to the diverse […]

ABU DHABI // The memorial site dedicated to honouring UAE’s heroes will be open to the public for the first time on Tuesday. Visitors will now be able to explore Wahat Al Karama’s more than 46,000 square metres from 9am to 7pm every day – excluding national occasions, special events and visits from official delegations. Twice a day the memorial will feature guide-accompanied tours, one at 10am […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 5, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Heritage performance Attend Hekayah the Story, a multiple-artist event under the stars in celebration of National Day, featuring poetry, prose and songs by performers from diverse backgrounds selected through a collaborative curatorial […]

ABU DHABI // The president of Yemen visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the newly opened Wahat Al Karama memorial on Sunday. Abdrabu Mansur Hadi visited the Abu Dhabi landmarks as part of his official visit to the UAE. He visited the memorial, which was inaugurated last Wednesday for Commemoration Day, to honour killed UAE heroes and their sacrifices in defending their country. Mr Hadi toured […]

DUBAI // A national survey to measure happiness and positivity was announced by the Government on Sunday. Starting on December 12, about 14,000 people – including nationals, expatriates, visitors and tourists – will be polled across the country. The survey will be conducted with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority as well as the Abu Dhabi and Dubai statistics centres, said Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State […]

Motorists heading to Dubai from Sharjah were met with congestion on Mohammed bin Zayed Road until the third bridge and on Shiekh Zayed Road from the World Trade Center roundabout towards the first bridge, according to Dubai Traffic Department. TrafficDXB reported an accident on the E66 Dubai – Al Ain Road near the Mohammed Bin Zayed Road intersection on Dubai which also caused delays. Commuters experienced congestion […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 4, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Yoga class Sign up for a Yoga Dance Body Rhythm class with Yvette Campbell at Bodytree Studio. This yoga-inspired dance class is set to the percussive rhythms and is a fun full-body […]

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has announced that it has repaid in full a $500 million Islamic bond or sukuk from its own resources. The bank said in a statement carried by news agency WAM that the repayment reflected “its strong liquidity position amid difficult market conditions”. The sukuk matured on November 30. The five-year sukuk, which were listed on the London Stock Exchange, were more than […]

The UAE and Serbia have announced moves to increase trade links, with a focus on the tourism, agriculture, construction sectors. Ways of expanding economic relations and co-operation in key sectors were at the centre of talks held on Monday by officials from the two countries in Abu Dhabi, news agency WAM reported. Abdullah Al Saleh, Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade and Industry at the UAE Ministry of Economy, […]

ABU DHABI // French President Francois Hollande arrived in the UAE on Friday evening to take part in the conference on Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage, which began earlier that day at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Hollande, along with an accompanying delegation, was welcomed by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, Madhed Hareb Al Khaili, the UAE Ambassador […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 3, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Nationwide New movie See The Edge of Seventeen, a coming-of-age film about a young woman in today’s world. Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), 17, is a bullied high-school student suffering from depression who finds life unbearable […]

ABU DHABI // “Building nations is not complete without safeguarding heritage,” Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed told the Safeguarding Cultural Heritage Conference in the capital on Friday. The deputy chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council was addressing the first day of the conference, where attendees heard reports of past atrocities as a prompt to forging meaningful outcomes for the future. ​The conference concludes Saturday, with the adoption of […]

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