Ashley Lane rounds up the winter activities in destinations ranging from Monaco and Manila to Brazil and Antarctica. • Read this and more stories in Ultratravel magazine, out with The National on Thursday, November 24 newslide Monaco Though temperatures are lower than normal, heading to Monaco in December means fewer crowds and lower prices. There are also plenty of festivals and activities to keep visitors busy. Those […]
ABU DHABI // All eyes were turned to the capital’s skies on Thursday afternoon as the Red Arrows performed over Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. Hundreds gathered on the beachfront to watch the Royal Air Force’s world-famous aerobatic team twist and turn their bright red jets through a series of stunts, prompting spectators to “ooh” and “aah” in amazement. Chloe Steele, from the UK, attended the event with her […]
ABU DHABI // The deaths of three Emirati youngsters in Al Ain this week prompted calls from parents and experts to be mindful of where their children are and to ensure they are safe. Three children from two related families died on Wednesday after falling into a well at one of the family homes. A fourth child, aged 4, was rescued and taken to Al Ain Hospital […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 25, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Musical dance Head to Nation Towers and see a performance by Drama Queens as part of the Shop and Win Campaign, which features entertainment, prizes and international acts. Drama Queens is a […]
AJMAN // A time capsule inviting the public to be a part of the UAE’s history was launched by the Ajman Tourism Development Department on Thursday. People can take part by submitting videos, writings and images to celebrate the UAE’s 45th National Day. The capsule will be showcased at Safiya Park Walk, in Masfout, and at the Flag Park. It will be transferred to the Ajman Museum […]
On the eve of the 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were invited to take part in a dune-buggy race in the desert. The pair’s approaches were telling: Hamilton the born racer immediately jumped at the chance to get in the cockpit, while Rosberg preferred to take time to assess the challenge, methodically asking questions about the possible dangers. Rosberg is […]
AL AIN // Three children from two related families died on Wednesday after falling into a well in one of the family homes. A fourth child, aged four, was rescued and taken to Al Ain Hospital after the incident in Al Nayfa, Hili. The bodies of the three children were taken to the hospital morgue. The children were playing near the well when the wooden lid covering […]
With the gardening season upon us again we narrow down the most suitable plants for our climate. newslide 1. Flame tree (Delonix regia) The Delonix regia, or flame tree, should be your go-to if you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your garden. Sprouting fiery red, orange or yellow flowers, the flame tree, native to Madagascar, is typically found in tropical or near-tropical climates. It […]
Dubai tabloid newspaper 7Days is set to shut down by the end of December as a result of severe advertising cuts. Owners 7Days Media said the entire news operation, including the website, will close on December 31, with the last newspaper issue being printed on December 22. It is understood that about 120 jobs will be lost. In September, the newspaper announced that it would be publishing […]
A 90-metre sculpture made from 31 aluminium-clad steel tablets will grab the attention on Commemoration Day. Nick Leech was given an exclusive tour of the structure at the memorial park when it was being put together by British artist Idris Khan “What are monuments?” asks the British artist Idris Khan, designer of the memorial that will act as the focus for Commemoration Day on November 30. “The […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 24, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Art exhibition Attend the opening of the exhibition Realism: Two Angels, which showcases works by Crimean artists husband-and-wife Katerina Spirtus and Andrey Dudchenko. The artists base their expression in realism, though interpreted […]
ABU DHABI // The site built to honour the UAE’s heroes will be named Wahat Al Karama – or Oasis of Dignity – Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed announced at the memorial on Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said the memorial was a cultural landmark that reflected the country’s pride in the sacrifices by its heroes. It […]
ABU DHABI // The Ministry of Education and Du have pledged to distribute 12,000 books to 226 school libraries across the country. “Education is where the seeds of our knowledge economy sprout,” said Marwan Ahmad Al Sawaleh, undersecretary of support services at the ministry. The President, Sheikh Khalifa, declared 2016 the Year of Reading to create a generation of book lovers and consolidate the UAE’s position as […]
ABU DHABI // Education is essential for the future of young Emirati men and women and the whole nation, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak told the Arab Knowledge Forum in Dubai this week. The UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development said the UAE is moving in the right direction thanks to “wonderful examples of young Emiratis”. “We must provide an education that empowers our youth to embrace […]
ABU DHABI // The UAE is focused on tourism as one of the main pillars of the post-oil economy, Sultan Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has said. Under the directives of the country’s leadership, the Emirates has developed an economic system based on diversity, innovation and sustainability that achieved an 8.7 per cent GDP growth worth Dh134 billion during 2015, said the minister in an interview with […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 23, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Comedy show Attend Comedy at the Greek and have some fun with the Yalla Laughs crew, featuring top local and regional comedians including Marwan Al Hashimi, Jon Boulton, Christian Plouvier, Akshay Ahuja, […]
ABU DHABI // Emiratis and expatriates across Abu Dhabi can get free flu vaccinations by visiting primary healthcare centres run by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, Seha. The initiative is in line with efforts by the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi, Haad, to reduce the spread of infectious diseases among the community. Haad explained that the vaccination is available for all, with priority given to groups […]
Underground goes overground Last Wednesday, we ran an interview with author Colson Whitehead about his brilliant novel The Underground Railroad – and that night he was up for America’s National Book Award for Fiction. When we spoke to him, he said he was excited to be nominated but noted that the NBA does not quite have the clout of the Booker Prize. Nonetheless, he won, so it […]
The UK’s world-renowned Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is to perform a display over Abu Dhabi Corniche on Thursday. The display at 4pm local time will last for about 24 minutes and will include breathtaking moves such as the “heart and spear” and “corkscrew”, news agency WAM reported. The jets can move to within six feet of each other during the […]
DUBAI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the first board meeting of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation on Monday. During the meeting, he said he wanted the library to be “the largest knowledge project in the Arab World”, reported state news agency Wam. He directed the board members to work on collecting the best books and attracting the […]
She could be 80 or 81 – while her age is disputed, one thing for sure is November 21 is Fairouz’s birthday. The legendary Lebanese artist, real name Nouhad Wadie’ Haddad, has performed on all the world’s greatest stages, ranging from the Royal Albert Hall in London to Carnegie Hall in New York. While there is no official tally as yet, Fairouz is said to have recorded […]
The stars will to be out in full force for Abu Dhabi’s Grand Prix, not least because this year’s race is a championship decider. Which celebrities can we expect to see painting the town Ferrari-red this weekend? newslide Paris Hilton – and Nicole Richie? Not only is Richie’s dad Lionel Richie singing at Yas Arena on Saturday night, but her old ‘bestie’ Paris Hilton is DJing in […]
Three Abu Dhabi banks denied they were in merger talks on Sunday, sending their share prices lower as investor hopes of a shake-up in the banking sector were dashed. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Union National Bank (UNB) and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in separate statements to the bourse each denied they were involved in merger plans. Shares in the lenders had been suspended earlier on Sunday […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law to reinforce the independence of the Dubai Judicial Authority. The law aims to uphold civil rights, liberties and the rule of law, reported state news agency Wam. It will also maintain the transparency, fairness and efficiency of the judicial system. [email protected] The National
