The opening of Quincy Jones’s first jazz club would be big news anywhere in the world, but in Dubai – a city without a discernible jazz scene or dedicated purist-pleasing venue – it is at once a massive vote of confidence and a brave stab in the dark from a man notoriously unafraid of risk. On the basis of my midweek visit to Q’s, the man is […]
ABU DHABI // More than 1,000 abandoned vehicles were seized last year as part of campaigns to improve the city’s appearance. Abu Dhabi Municipality said that 1,233 abandoned vehicles were seized and 4,929 warnings were given to owners, while more than 100 received fines for leaving their vehicles in public places. The campaigns targeted areas including Abu Dhabi city, Baniyas West and East, Shakhboot City, Shamkha, Shawamekh, […]
ABU DHABI // Jail terms and heavy fines for people convicted of animal abuse are a welcome sign of the Government’s commitment to animal welfare, activists said. Individuals who are found guilty of abusing or the illegal hunting, buying or selling of animals face a heavier fine of Dh200,000 (up from Dh5,000) and a one-year prison term under Federal Law 18, which was issued late last year. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 3, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Yoga class Sign up to take part in the prana flow masterclass led by Rob Hess at Bodytree Studio. Open your mind and connect to your inner fire on this journey through […]
In a four-part series, Turning a New Leaf, we reported on ways people can reduce their carbon footprint through simple changes to their lifestyle. Over the next four weeks, reporter Naser Al Wasmi is going to live a more environmentally sound life. He will be vegetarian during weekdays, go to the petrol station only twice in January, never waste or throw away any food, and try to […]
The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the list of public holidays planned for 2017. “The following list shows the public holidays in the UAE for the year 2017. The official reference to determine Islamic occasions, such as the beginning of Ramadan or Haj, is the Hijri Calendar. It is based on the phases of the moon. Hence, the exact dates of Islamic events vary from one Gregorian […]
JEDDAH: Citizens of the UAE have been warned against traveling to Turkey following the deadly Daesh-claimed attack on a packed Istanbul nightclub, in which 39 people were killed.The news came as a travel expert warned that Turkey’s tourism industry will suffer after a string of terror strikes in Istanbul and elsewhere.The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued the travel warning to its citizens on […]
ABU DHABI // Heavy fog continues to blanket the UAE as the temperature drops under partly cloudy skies. Meteorologists expect the heavy fog to continue and issued a warning to all residents, especially those in the Western Region, where visibility is at its lowest. Residents should expect light to moderate winds freshening over night. Although temperatures are expected to hit a low of 18°C in Abu Dhabi […]
DUBAI // Fog has been the cause of flight delays, diversions and cancellations in recent days, which prompts the question, why? Most people would assume that fog would not pose much of a hindrance to technologically advanced aircraft, but that has been disproved. At Abu Dhabi International Airport on New Year’s Day, three flights were diverted – two were because the pilots were not certified to land […]
DUBAI // Fog has been the cause of flight delays, diversions and cancellations in recent days, which prompts the question, why? Most people would assume that fog would not pose much of a hindrance to technologically advanced aircraft, but that has been disproved. At Abu Dhabi International Airport on New Year’s Day, three flights were diverted – two were because the pilots were not certified to land […]
Make this the year your phone saves you time. Instead of wasting it with social media and silly games, The National staff has put together its list of the most helpful apps. Have anything to add? Send us an email at [email protected] newslide Dubai Now Dubai Now is invaluable for anyone who lives in Dubai. Every city in the world should have an app like this. It […]
DUBAI // Three accidents were reported in Dubai and near Sharjah with police continuing to warn motorists to drive safely in foggy conditions. Three vehicles were involved in an accident near the Business Bay metro station on Al Khaleej Al Tejari street, Dubai Police said. Accidents were also reported on Dubai Al Ain road near Al Abraj Road and in Sharjah on Al Wahda Street. With people […]
One baby is born in Dubai every 3.5 hours, according to Dubai Statistics Centre with the expat birth rate nearly triple that of UAE nationals. Official figures revealed that the expatriate births stood at 22,755 babies compared to 7,728 Emiratis during 2016. The statistics come amid the announcement of the opening of new headquarters in Dubai by IVI Fertility, the globally renowned centre for fertility treatment. The […]
ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the second anniversary of his accession to the throne of Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Mohammed described the occasion as important and historic. “Today is the second anniversary of the accession of the […]
ABU DHABI // The UAE has led GCC countries in their condemnation of the attack in Istanbul in which scores of people were killed or injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirmed the UAE’s firm position of rejecting violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stressed the need to rally the international community’s efforts at eradicating the scourge of terrorism from […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 2, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Film screening Register now to catch a screening of the French drama Girlhood at Cinema Space. Fed up with her abusive family situation, lack of school prospects and the “boys’ law” in […]
Tucked away in an inconspicuous building in Al Mamzar, some of the UAE’s most acclaimed thespians sit, drinking tea, writing and talking. The building is split in two – one half, the Dubai Folklore Society, composed of traditional dance troupes, and the other, the Dubai Folklore Society Theatre, devoted to Emirati drama. In a large, quiet room adorned with framed photographs and awards, Abdullah Saleh sits on […]
Tucked away in an inconspicuous building in Al Mamzar, some of the UAE’s most acclaimed thespians sit, drinking tea, writing and talking. The building is split in two – one half, the Dubai Folklore Society, composed of traditional dance troupes, and the other, the Dubai Folklore Society Theatre, devoted to Emirati drama. In a large, quiet room adorned with framed photographs and awards, Abdullah Saleh sits on […]
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will launch five new initiatives in 2017 to boost start-ups and entrepreneurs. No details about the new schemes were revealed but a senior Chamber official said in comments published by news agency WAM that efforts to foster innovation and develop Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will remain a major priority. “With the UAE’s focus on instilling a spirit of […]
The UAE’s leaders gave thanks for the country’s achievements last year and voiced confidence for the future under the leadership of the President, Sheikh Khalifa. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, wished everyone a happy new year and was “looking forward to 2017 being a year of giving, joy and prosperity”. The country has declared 2017 to be the Year […]
The National staff ABU DHABI // The Emirates Red Crescent provided food parcels and winter clothes to a number of Syrian families living in temporary tents at the Emirati-Jordanian camp in the Mafraq Governorate. The foundation also provided medical care to refugees at the camp’s field hospital. Abdullah Al Mehrezi, director of the Emirati-Jordanian Camp, said: “the ERC visited the underprivileged and needy families at their residences […]
A Dubai outpost of the five-star luxury London brand Dukes opened this week on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. While the British hotel is in a historic building in London’s Mayfair, the brand-new Dubai hotel aims to offer “the best of British in the UAE”. Located on the west trunk of The Palm, the hotel has 273 guestrooms and 64 suites, including a ladies-only floor and 227 […]
Two beauty queens with links to the Gulf have won the latest season of The Amazing Race Asia. After they returned from filming The Amazing Race Asia last summer, Maggie Wilson-Consunji and Parul Shah could barely contain their excitement. “Don’t let our invisible crowns fool you. We are beauty-queen fighting machines,” they told their fans on social media. “We are scared but also super excited. We cannot […]
ABU DHABI // The Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba has been extended for three more weeks after attracting a strong turnout. The announcement implemented the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, which were followed up by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. The festival, which began […]
