UAE News
Lotus Evija: what to know about the all-electric hypercar
Monday, July 29, 2019It’s the kind of announcement that makes you hope the UAE’s plans to pursue alternative modes of propulsion continue apace — Lotus has just unveiled its first ever all-electric hypercar. The vehicle in question is called the Evija, and the figures behind it are just a little bit staggering. Lotus claims it’ll have a top… Lotus Evija: what to know about the all-electric hypercar
Where the wealthy go in private jets, from Bahamas to Barbados
Monday, July 29, 2019Heatwaves and protests this month in New York, London and Hong Kong may have left some urbanites dreaming of weekend breaks on isolated beaches. The fastest route to fulfilling those fantasies is by private jet, an exclusive mode of transport growing increasingly popular among the ranks of the super-rich. Private jet flights climbed almost 10%… Where the wealthy go in private jets, from Bahamas to Barbados
Second British warship arrives to assist vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Sunday, July 28, 2019Britain’s most advanced warship arrived in the Gulf on Sunday to increase protection for British-flagged vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the seizure of a tanker by Iran earlier this month. The HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, entered the strait on Sunday on a mission that the British government says is crucial… Second British warship arrives to assist vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Dubai in top 5 global international shipping centres
Sunday, July 28, 2019WAM – Dubai has made the top 5 in the 2019 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development, ISCD, Index for the second year running. The index provides an independent ranking of the performance of the world’s largest cities that offer port and shipping business services. In the six years since the report has been published, there… Dubai in top 5 global international shipping centres
Libyan rescuers find dozens of bodies after ‘worst’ migrant tragedy this year
Saturday, July 27, 2019Rescue workers on Saturday were looking for more bodies from a migrant boat capsize off Libya that a UN official has called “the worst Mediterranean tragedy of this year”, with at least 62 confirmed deaths so far. About 145 migrants were rescued by the Libyan coastguard after their overloaded boat went down east of the… Libyan rescuers find dozens of bodies after ‘worst’ migrant tragedy this year
Abu Dhabi Named as One of the World’s Most Cultural Cities by Skyscanner
Saturday, July 27, 2019Abu Dhabi has been singled out as one of the most cultural cities in the world in a recent online list compiled by Skyscanner, the popular travel fare website. The UAE capital made the exclusive list after the Chinese-owned website identified its top five destinations for expanding any travellers’ horizons with an arts and culture-filled… Abu Dhabi Named as One of the World’s Most Cultural Cities by Skyscanner
New road toll charges to be introduced in Abu Dhabi
Friday, July 26, 2019Motorists in Abu Dhabi will have to pay new road toll charges from October 15 this year, transport officials have announced. The scheme, similar to Dubai’s Salik system which has been in place since 2007, will be rolled out across the UAE capital at four tollgates. The cashless system will be set up so drivers… New road toll charges to be introduced in Abu Dhabi
The end of an era: Sonia Rykiel French fashion house goes into liquidation
Friday, July 26, 2019The troubled Sonia Rykiel French fashion house – once a symbol the rebellious spirit of Paris in 1968 – on Thursday went into liquidation. A Paris court ordered the winding up of the loss-making brand founded by the “Queen of Knits” Rykiel, an icon of 1960s revolt against the fashion establishment. Despite the boom in… The end of an era: Sonia Rykiel French fashion house goes into liquidation
Amal Al Qubaisi invites Chairman of Russian State Duma to UAE
Thursday, July 25, 2019WAM – Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council, FNC, invited the Chairman of the Russian State Duma to visit the UAE and the FNC, to participate the UAE-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Committee. She passed on the invitation to Sergey Kuznetsov, Ambassador of Russia to the UAE, during their meeting at the… Amal Al Qubaisi invites Chairman of Russian State Duma to UAE
Abu Dhabi court jails Filipino man for promoting terror group ISIS
Thursday, July 25, 2019A UAE domestic worker who used a string of social media accounts to spread the ideology of terror group ISIS has been jailed for ten years and ordered to pay a Dh2 million fine. The Filipino man, 30, identified as Hassan D.A.A, was convicted of joining the organisation and promoting its activities through seven social… Abu Dhabi court jails Filipino man for promoting terror group ISIS
