UAE News
Diavik mine finds ‘biggest diamond in North America’
Monday, December 17, 2018Dominion Diamond Mines has announced the “unexpected” discovery of a 552-carat yellow gemstone. It was found in October at the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, which is 135 miles (215km) south of the Arctic Circle. The company says this diamond “far surpasses” the previous record-holding stone found at the mine in 2015. The… Diavik mine finds ‘biggest diamond in North America’
World Record Broken at Abu Dhabi Food Festival
Monday, December 17, 2018Abu Dhabi Food Festival, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), saw the breaking of a world record yesterday at Al Bahar, Corniche, as part of the World of Food Abu Dhabi event. A chicken “margougah” weighing in at 4,775kg was cooked up, which beat the previous world… World Record Broken at Abu Dhabi Food Festival
UAE’s Catholic community prepares for Pope Francis’s historic Abu Dhabi Mass
Sunday, December 16, 2018Thousands of people from across the UAE are readying themselves for Pope Francis’s historic visit to Abu Dhabi. Families around the Emirates have described the palpable sense of excitement since the surprise announcement of the two-day visit next year. Many have already booked time off work to ensure they can make the most of the… UAE’s Catholic community prepares for Pope Francis’s historic Abu Dhabi Mass
Hussain Al Jassmi performs at Vatican Christmas concert (Video)
Sunday, December 16, 2018It’s been a busy weekend in Vatican City for Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi: seeing the sights, meeting Pope Francis, and making history in the process. Al Jassmi became the first Arab artist to perform at the Vatican’s annual Christmas concert when he took to the prestigious stage on Saturday night (December 15). The Concerto… Hussain Al Jassmi performs at Vatican Christmas concert (Video)
Dubai superyacht row: Russian oligarch forced to sell $5 million helicopter in divorce settlement
Saturday, December 15, 2018A Russian oligarch whose superyacht is impounded in a Dubai harbour has been forced to sell a $5 million (Dh21 million) helicopter and give the cash to his wife as Britain’s biggest ever divorce case continues. Oil and gas tycoon Farkhad Akhmedov has refused to give up the $500m (Dh1.8 billion) yacht Luna, which is… Dubai superyacht row: Russian oligarch forced to sell $5 million helicopter in divorce settlement
New Year Music Festival in Abu Dhabi
Thursday, December 13, 2018From 31 December 2018 to 8 January 2019 Abu Dhabi will host a mega music festival of Russian popular music with 14 concert programs in 8 days on various venues across the city. The festival will feature legendary performers as well as talented rising stars. On the New Year’s Eve, diverse Gala-Dinner concert… New Year Music Festival in Abu Dhabi
The premium limited-edition PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS smartphone debuts in the UAE
Thursday, December 13, 2018Huawei, the iconic global tech brand, lit up Burj Khalifa once again to announce the launch of its most premium PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS smartphone in the United Arab Emirates. Pre-order of the exclusive red-hued device runs from the 14th to the 20th of December, providing consumers a one-week window before devices hit… The premium limited-edition PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS smartphone debuts in the UAE
Ulysse Nardin presents in Dubai limited-edition Classic Tourbillon Falcon collection
Thursday, December 13, 2018Ulysse Nardin, watchmaker of the oceans, hosted an equisite evening in the desert on 10th December to exclusively showcase its limited-edition Classic Tourbillon Falcon timepiece. In collaboration with partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the carefully curated event drew inspiration from the adventurous spirit of the people of the UAE, the unique desert lifestyle of the… Ulysse Nardin presents in Dubai limited-edition Classic Tourbillon Falcon collection
Lite, Value and Flex
Wednesday, December 12, 2018Wednesday, December 12, 2018 — Dubai-based flydubai launches new fare types offering passengers more choice when travelling in Economy. The new fare types are applicable for all bookings made from 02 December onwards and allows passengers to choose between Lite, Value and Flex bundles designed to cater to their different travel needs and budget. Passengers… Lite, Value and Flex
Dubai Duty Free marks 35th anniversary with a 25% pre-holiday sale for 72 Hours
Wednesday, December 12, 2018Dubai Duty Free will again expand its annual anniversary promotion for 72 hours with a 25% pre-Christmas sale. In what has become an annual shopping spree celebration, the airport retailer will offer a special 25% discount on a wide range of products over three days starting from the 18th of December until the 20th to…
