UAE News
UAE Cabinet approves new provisions for sponsoring expat family members
Monday, April 1, 2019WAM — The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend provisions of the resolution on sponsoring of foreign workers to their families in the country. According to a statement by the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, the amended provisions now indicate “income” as a requirement for sponsoring family members, as opposed to the previously… UAE Cabinet approves new provisions for sponsoring expat family members
The new Bulgari Le Gemme Musk Trilogy collection (Video)
Monday, April 1, 2019The latest Musk trilogy from Bvlgari Perfumes is referred to as a quest of new olfactive fields and is section of Bulgari’s Le Gemme collection. A haute parfumerie range stimulated by the world of haute joaillerie. Designs so far include the ranges of the original Le Gemme (2014); Le Gemme Imperiali (2016); Le Gemme Orientali… The new Bulgari Le Gemme Musk Trilogy collection (Video)
Etihad Guest members can now use miles to bid on upgrades
Monday, April 1, 2019Etihad Airways has enhanced its upgrade system, enabling customers to now use Etihad Guest Miles as a form of payment to bid for a premium seat in a higher cabin. The new function will give customers the choice to bid on their upgrades using miles in addition to the existing credit card option.… Etihad Guest members can now use miles to bid on upgrades
Motorist caught speeding at 264kph on Ras Al Khaimah road
Sunday, March 31, 2019A young motorist was caught driving at a speed of 264 kilometres per hour on a Ras Al Khaimah road, police have revealed. Police said the driver was one of six people caught travelling at a speed faster than 200kph last year. Col Ahmad Al Naqbi, director of the traffic and patrols department at RAK… Motorist caught speeding at 264kph on Ras Al Khaimah road
Russian oligarch’s Dh1.8 billion superyacht could sail away from UAE after court ruling
Sunday, March 31, 2019A Dh1.8 billion superyacht held in Dubai for more than a year, as part of the UK’s biggest ever divorce case, could soon be sailing out of the UAE following the latest chapter in a long-running legal battle. Dubai’s Personal Status court has ruled that the 115-metre vessel — which has been docked in the… Russian oligarch’s Dh1.8 billion superyacht could sail away from UAE after court ruling
Earth Hour 2019: How the UAE is support the global campaign (Video)
Sunday, March 31, 2019On 30th March, the UAE join more than 188 countries across the world in marking the Earth Hour 2019, switching off lights to show its commitment to protect the planet and raise environmental awareness. As global biodiversity declines at an unprecedented rate, coupled with the ever-present challenge of climate change, Earth Hour 2019 focus its… Earth Hour 2019: How the UAE is support the global campaign (Video)
Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of the Arab Journalism Award
Sunday, March 31, 2019WAM — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the 18th edition of the Arab Journalism Award at a ceremony held at the conclusion of the Arab Media Forum (AMF) 2019. H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler… Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of the Arab Journalism Award
Thunder Snow wins $12m Dubai World Cup prize (Video)
Saturday, March 30, 2019Gulf News — History was made at Meydan Racecourse yesterday when Thunder Snow became the first horse to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup (Group 1) twice – having stormed to an imposing victory twelve months ago. The race was reminiscent of the very first running of the Dubai World Cup in 1996, when… Thunder Snow wins $12m Dubai World Cup prize (Video)
Airbus bags $35bn jets deal from China in a blow to embattled Boeing
Thursday, March 28, 2019Airbus secured a $35 billion (Dh128.5bn) jet deal from China during a state visit by President Xi Jinping to the French capital, dealing a fresh blow to Boeing as it grapples with the grounding of its best-selling jet. The mammoth order consists of 290 narrow-body planes A320 series and 10 wide-bodies A350, Airbus said after… Airbus bags $35bn jets deal from China in a blow to embattled Boeing
Picasso stolen from Saudi businessman’s yacht found 20 years later
Thursday, March 28, 2019A prominent Dutch art detective says he has helped recover a painting by Pablo Picasso that was stolen from a private Saudi owner’s yacht in France in 1999. In an interview with broadcaster RTL, Arthur Brand said he was given, in confidence, the 1938 Picasso, Buste de Femme, which portrays fellow artist Dora Maar. “You… Picasso stolen from Saudi businessman’s yacht found 20 years later
