UAE News
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
Emirates unveils its pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai focusing on future of commercial aviation (Video)
Saturday, May 18, 2019Emirates, Premier Partner and the Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today unveiled the design and visitor experience concepts of its ultramodern pavilion for the 6 month mega-event. The Emirates Pavilion’s design and visitor experience will utilise interactive technologies and design-thinking focusing on the future of commercial aviation. Emirates has already broken ground on the… Emirates unveils its pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai focusing on future of commercial aviation (Video)
Ministry of Defence delegation visits ‘MILEX-2019’ in Belarus
Saturday, May 18, 2019WAM – A senior delegation from the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces, led by Major General Pilot Isaac Saleh Mohammed Al Baloushi, Head of the Executive Administration of Industries and Defence Capacities Development at the Ministry of Defence, visited the International Exhibition of Arms and Military Machinery MILEX-2019, held in the Belarusian capital,… Ministry of Defence delegation visits ‘MILEX-2019’ in Belarus
Small DA42 plane crashes in Dubai: GCAA
Thursday, May 16, 2019WAM – A UK-registered small DA42 plane crashed three miles to the south of Dubai International Airport, killing four people on board, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced today. The four-seat plane crashed while on a mission to calibrate terrestrial navigation systems at the airport, with all crew members, three British, and one South… Small DA42 plane crashes in Dubai: GCAA
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and brothers get married
Thursday, May 16, 2019Three sons of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, were married on Wednesday evening. According to Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, 36, was married to Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum in a religious ceremony. The government media office confirmed the marriage of… Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and brothers get married
UAE jails Hezbollah-linked terror suspects over explosives plot
Thursday, May 16, 2019Six terror suspects linked to Hezbollah have been convicted of plotting to set off explosives at a facility in the UAE. Four men were jailed for life and two were each handed ten years in prison. Another man was fined Dh3,000 for possessing an unlicensed firearm. A further five – a Syrian and four Lebanese… UAE jails Hezbollah-linked terror suspects over explosives plot
UAE weather: Heavy rain, thunder and lightning on the way
Thursday, May 16, 2019Heavy rain, thunder and lightning could be on the way over the next week, forecasters have warned. Clouds will begin building on Saturday, especially over the west and east, bringing a chance of rain. They will continue to gather on Sunday, moving over southern and eastern parts of the country, leading to further showers, especially… UAE weather: Heavy rain, thunder and lightning on the way
Lyst’s Quarterly Index reveals the hottest brands in fashion right now
Tuesday, May 14, 2019The first installment of the 2019 Lyst Index has been released, and the online fashion search platform has analyzed the shopping behavior of more than five million consumers and their browsing patterns across 12,000 online stores to rank the hottest brands of Q1 2019. Lyst details how the index formulates its sample size, as well… Lyst’s Quarterly Index reveals the hottest brands in fashion right now
