UAE News
UAE qualifies for Ice Hockey World Cup
Monday, April 8, 2019The UAE team was proclaimed leading in the Asian qualifiers for the Ice Hockey World Cup with 12 points despite losing the final match to Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. The International Ice Hockey Federation canceled the results of the match on the grounds that the Kyrgyz violated the rules of player registration, thus proclaiming the UAE… UAE qualifies for Ice Hockey World Cup
Etihad Airways offers free luggage allowance for golfers
Monday, April 8, 2019Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is welcoming golfers to Abu Dhabi’s renowned courses, allowing them to bring their golf clubs free-of-charge, enhancing the city’s sporting credentials and improving the experience of every golfer who touches down in the capital. Hareb Al Muhairy, Senior Vice-President Destination and Leisure Management at Etihad Airways, said:… Etihad Airways offers free luggage allowance for golfers
Elie Saab apartments to be built in Dubai
Saturday, April 6, 2019His romantic, ethereal gowns have transfixed the front rows at Paris Fashion Week for years, and now Dubai residents will be able to capture the magic of Elie Saab’s work in their home. The superstar Lebanese designer is collaborating with Dubai real estate development company Emaar on luxury, branded apartments, offering Palm Jumeirah, Dubai skyline… Elie Saab apartments to be built in Dubai
UAE home to over 67 fintech start-ups in Middle East
Saturday, April 6, 2019WAM — The UAE tops the list of countries in the Middle East with the highest number of financial technology (fintech) start-ups to date, reveals Bloomberg Intelligence in its latest report. The UAE with 67 start-ups, was followed by Turkey at 44 and Jordan and Lebanon at 30 each. Overall, the number of fintech start-ups… UAE home to over 67 fintech start-ups in Middle East
Investments to UAE expected to rise by 20% in 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019WAM — The UAE Government’s new foreign direct investment, FDI, law passed in 2018 could accelerate FDI flows by up to 20 percent this year, from the eight percent average growth rate, as per the recent estimates of the Ministry of Economy. The landmark law is predicted to further strengthen the already business-friendly climate in…
Marvel at the Burj Khalifa: world’s tallest building lights up with the Avengers
Thursday, April 4, 2019The Avengers have assembled on the tallest building in the world. Avengers: Endgame hits cinema screens in the UAE on Wednesday, April 24, and last night the superhero squad went up in lights on the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. The globe’s tallest tower went full LED blue to celebrate the Marvel movie, with Thor… Marvel at the Burj Khalifa: world’s tallest building lights up with the Avengers
Ras Al Khaimah makes ‘noteworthy strides’, says World Bank report
Thursday, April 4, 2019The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has made “noteworthy strides” in ease of doing business, a World Bank report has noted. According to the ‘Doing Business 2019 in Ras Al Khaimah’ report, the emirate has shown “significant improvement” as a result of reforms introduced by federal authorities in four areas: starting a business, dealing with… Ras Al Khaimah makes ‘noteworthy strides’, says World Bank report
17 centuries in language, culture chronicled in ‘Historical Arabic Language Dictionary’
Wednesday, April 3, 2019WAM — The Emirate of Sharjah will undertake a first-of-its-kind project, compiling the ‘Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language’. The dictionary will examine 17 centuries of development in the Arabic language, as well as Arab culture. The project was announced the Arabic Language and Culture Festival in Milan, by Sharjah’s Arabic Language Academy Secretary-General, Dr.… 17 centuries in language, culture chronicled in ‘Historical Arabic Language Dictionary’
Emirates wins Best First Class at 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines
Wednesday, April 3, 2019Emirates has been awarded Best First Class in the world at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® awards for Airlines. The airline also clinched several other awards including Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best First Class Middle East and nabbed the overall Travelers’ Choice Major Airline honour for the Middle East. TripAdvisor has awarded the… Emirates wins Best First Class at 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines
Helen Mirren and Richard Gere voted celebs who have aged the best
Monday, April 1, 2019Dame Helen Mirren (73), the British actress is best known for her amazing role in “The Queen”, beat Queen Elizabeth herself to the top spot. The actress, who is also a brand ambassador for L’Oreal is oft held up as a hotter older woman. In fact, a famous bikini shot of Mirren wearing a bikini… Helen Mirren and Richard Gere voted celebs who have aged the best
