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Bvlgari parfums’ Rose Goldea Blossom Delight celebrates a woman’s coming of age
Tuesday, August 6, 2019Get ready to be enchanted by the youthful and vibrant scent of BVLGARI Parfums’ Rose Goldea Blossom Delight. This follows Bvlgari Parfums’ Rose Goldea, launched in 2016, which introduced a calm, feminine scent. Differing from the latter, the brand new perfume represents a girl on the edge of womanhood, at the start point of achieving her dreams. This fresh and radiant fragrance embodies these… Bvlgari parfums’ Rose Goldea Blossom Delight celebrates a woman’s coming of age
DEWA, Stanford University collaborate for solar energy R&D
Tuesday, August 6, 2019WAM – The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, announced its cooperation with Stanford University in numerous research and development fields involving researchers at its Research and Development Centre through its membership in the university’s ‘Energy 3.0 Programme’. The fields of research include radiation cooling to improve the efficiency and performance of solar panels, utilisation… DEWA, Stanford University collaborate for solar energy R&D
World’s richest lose $117 billion in one-day market meltdown
Tuesday, August 6, 2019Bloomberg – Twenty-one members of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index lost $1 billion or more as investors reacted to stepped-up tensions between the U.S. and China. Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos declined the most, shedding $3.4 billion as shares of the online retailer tumbled. But he’s still the richest person on the planet with $110 billion.… World’s richest lose $117 billion in one-day market meltdown
Abu Dhabi’s hotel guest numbers reach 1.2 million in Q2 2019
Monday, August 5, 2019Abu Dhabi’s hotels have posted remarkable year-on-year growth in the 2nd Quarter of 2019, with hotel guest numbers reaching a record 1.2 million for the April to June period, a 6.8% increase from the same period in 2018. The latest report from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) also… Abu Dhabi’s hotel guest numbers reach 1.2 million in Q2 2019
Emirati food on ISS for the first time in history
Monday, August 5, 2019(WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced that Hazzaa AlMansoori, the UAE’s first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, ISS, on 25th September, will host a traditional Emirati food night at the station. AlMansoori will be dressed in the traditional Emirati clothes, and will offer his fellow astronauts three… Emirati food on ISS for the first time in history
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons announces the participation of Rolex at Dubai Watch Week
Monday, August 5, 2019Building on a long-standing partnership with Rolex, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons is pleased to announce the brand’s participation at Dubai Watch Week, set to take place from 20 to 24 November 2019 This is the first time that Rolex will participate at a watchmaking event in the Middle East, with a dedicated exhibition exploring the… Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons announces the participation of Rolex at Dubai Watch Week
9 killed in Dayton, Ohio, in second U.S. mass shooting in 24 hours
Sunday, August 4, 2019(CNN) – The gunman’s sister was one of nine people killed in a shooting early Sunday in downtown Dayton, Ohio, police said. At least 27 others were injured when Connor Betts, 24, fired an assault rifle in a popular nightlife district about 1 a.m., authorities said. Betts fired for less than a minute from a… 9 killed in Dayton, Ohio, in second U.S. mass shooting in 24 hours
Prince Charles invited to star in new James Bond film during visit to set
Sunday, August 4, 2019The Sun – The heir to the throne was asked if he would take a cameo role when he visited the film set just a few weeks ago and met 007 star Daniel Craig. Charles, 70, would follow in the foosteps of his mother The Queen, now 93, who played a starring role in Danny… Prince Charles invited to star in new James Bond film during visit to set
President pardons 669 inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha
Sunday, August 4, 2019WAM — President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 669 prisoners – serving various sentences – on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Sheikh Khalifa has also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners. The gesture is part of President Khalifa’s keenness to provide prisoners… President pardons 669 inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha
Campari sells ‘most expensive home on Earth’ at 43% discount
Saturday, August 3, 2019Davide Campari-Milano SpA reached a preliminary agreement to sell the historic Villa Les Cedres on the French Riviera for 200 million euros ($221 million) to an unspecified buyer for private use. The villa was among the assets that the Italian distiller acquired with its 2016 purchase of Grand Marnier Group. The transaction is expected to…
