UAE News
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
The Nike Pro Hijab has become one of the world’s most popular clothing items (Video)
Tuesday, May 14, 2019Nike’s sports hijab has become one of the most searched-for clothing items in the world. Since its release in December 2017, interest in the lightweight head-piece has been steadily growing, according to fashion search engine Lyst. But during the first quarter of 2019, its popularity rose by 125 per cent, seeing it enter the top… The Nike Pro Hijab has become one of the world’s most popular clothing items (Video)
Experience the city’s top attractions in 36 hours with the new Dubai Stopover Pass
Tuesday, May 14, 2019Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is building on the Dubai Pass product portfolio, with the launch of the latest offering – the Dubai Stopover Pass, specifically designed for short-stay visitors to enjoy the emirate’s wide variety of attractions and experiences in the most affordable way. Announced at Arabian Travel Market 2019… Experience the city’s top attractions in 36 hours with the new Dubai Stopover Pass
An endless ski slope has opened in Dubai
Monday, May 13, 2019If you fancy brushing up on your winter sports skills over the UAE’s hot summer months, there is a new option in town as an endless ski track is now open in Dubai’s Al Quoz. Infinite Ski is essentially a treadmill for skiers. It allows you to choose the speed you go at and how… An endless ski slope has opened in Dubai
UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch: MeznSat set to launch by end of 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019WAM — The UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch have announced a joint agreement to launch MeznSat into orbit by the end of this year. The agreement was signed during the recent Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi. MeznSat was developed by students from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Khalifa University. The… UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch: MeznSat set to launch by end of 2019
Four commercial ships subjected to sabotage operations near UAE territorial waters, no fatalities or injuries reported
Monday, May 13, 2019WAM – Four commercial ships were subjected to sabotage operations today, 12th May, near UAE territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of Fujairah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MOFAIC, has announced. The Ministry said that the concerned authorities have taken all necessary measures, and are investigating the incident in cooperation… Four commercial ships subjected to sabotage operations near UAE territorial waters, no fatalities or injuries reported
