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Shawarmas are the Middle East’s most tagged food on Instagram
Thursday, May 23, 2019Shawarmas have officially gone global. The popular Arabic meat and vegetable sandwiches are the most tagged food from the region on Instagram around the world. To date, the humble shawarma has been tagged an impressive 533,182 times – not taking spelling variations into account. Pizza is the most shared dish on the ‘Gram, with an… Shawarmas are the Middle East’s most tagged food on Instagram
Prada is the latest fashion house to go fur free
Thursday, May 23, 2019Fur is a big part of Italian fashion culture. It is a sign of wealth, a marker of style and, despite the oft-warm climate, Romans, Florentines and Milanese rarely miss a chance to shrug a fox fur or mink over their shoulders. Yet seemingly, times they are a-changing. Prada, the brand famous for it’s cerebral… Prada is the latest fashion house to go fur free
Amadeus: The 8 travel trends you need to know for 2019
Thursday, May 23, 2019The global travel industry is experiencing a fundamental change to the way in which travel is sold and how the traveler is served. At Amadeus, we actively observe travel trends so our customers and partners, and ourselves, can innovate and create better journeys for all. As we continue to shape the future of travel in… Amadeus: The 8 travel trends you need to know for 2019
Construction of Expo 2020 three Thematic Districts is now completed
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Construction of Expo 2020 Dubai’s petal-shaped Thematic Districts is now complete, marking one of the most significant milestones on the road to welcoming the world to the UAE for 173 days of fun, creativity and inspiration. More than 100 million working hours have now gone into developing the site, including the completion of… Construction of Expo 2020 three Thematic Districts is now completed
Etihad Airways launches new fully-customisable economy experience
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The retrofit programme, which includes new personalised wireless streaming entertainment to smartphone and tablet devices, is scheduled for completion in August this year. The airline is also introducing a new and… Etihad Airways launches new fully-customisable economy experience
Emergency Response Capacity of the World Food Programme benefits from a donation of 97 Trucks and 30 Trailers by the Russian Federation
Wednesday, May 22, 2019The World Food Programme welcomes the Russian Federation’s donation of 97 KAMAZ trucks and 30 trailers, which will greatly help enhance its transport capacity. The 21 May’s handover marks another important milestone in the historic and long-lasting partnership between the Russian Federation and WFP in the area of logistical technologies. This recent donation will contribute… Emergency Response Capacity of the World Food Programme benefits from a donation of 97 Trucks and 30 Trailers by the Russian Federation
Over 10,000 guests visit Louvre Abu Dhabi on International Museum Day
Tuesday, May 21, 2019WAM – More than 10,000 guests, made up of children, families and other art enthusiasts, including visitors from abroad as well as UAE residents, visited Louvre Abu Dhabi on 18th May, as the global community of cultural institutions celebrated the International Museum Day. With extended opening hours until 1 am, visitors enjoyed the museum’s plethora… Over 10,000 guests visit Louvre Abu Dhabi on International Museum Day
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid unveils gold card for permanent-visa residents
Tuesday, May 21, 2019Investors and entrepreneurs granted permanent residency in the UAE will be granted a “gold card” confirming their new status. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced the move on Tuesday. He said about 6,800 people had been granted permanent residency under the first round of applications. They collectively pledged investments of… Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid unveils gold card for permanent-visa residents
Etihad Airways extends its popular free two-night Abu Dhabi getaway offer
Monday, May 20, 2019Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced it is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening month. Travellers flying through the capital of the UAE with the airline are invited to enjoy a free two-night hotel… Etihad Airways extends its popular free two-night Abu Dhabi getaway offer
UAE welcomes Saudi King’s call for emergency summits
Monday, May 20, 2019WAM – The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s call to the leaders of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and other Arab League states for two emergency summits in Makkah on May 30th, 2019, on the critical circumstances the region is going through… UAE welcomes Saudi King’s call for emergency summits
