UAE News
Methodical Bryson DeChambeau dismantles Majlis Course to win Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Monday, January 28, 2019The National — If Bryson DeChambeau only has his golf game 60 per cent figured out, as he suggested last week, then what chance for the rest of the world when he finally figures it all out? The 25-year-old Californian obliterated the field as he won the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic with a final-round… Methodical Bryson DeChambeau dismantles Majlis Course to win Omega Dubai Desert Classic
UAE football fans offered free tickets for Asian Cup clash with Qatar
Monday, January 28, 2019The National — UAE football supporters have been offered free tickets for the Asian Cup semi-final following the national team’s good run in the tournament. The tickets, for the semi-final against Qatar, were being given out starting today at 10am to “loyal” UAE fans, but are now sold out in Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, Al Ain… UAE football fans offered free tickets for Asian Cup clash with Qatar
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh AO crown (Video)
Sunday, January 27, 2019The Serb, rarely troubled on his serve, won 6-3 6-2 6-3 for his biggest victory in a major final over his great rival. Spanish second seed Nadal, 32, looked rattled by the world number one’s intensity and made 28 unforced errors. Djokovic, 31, won in two hours and four minutes to move clear of six-time… Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh AO crown (Video)
“Rembrandt, Vermeer & the Dutch Golden Age Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection and the Musée du Louvre” exhibition will open at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 14 February 2019
Sunday, January 27, 2019Louvre Abu Dhabi’s first 2019 international exhibition, Rembrandt, Vermeer & the Dutch Golden Age: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection and the Musée du Louvre, will bring together paintings and drawings by Dutch masters Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer and their contemporaries. Opening on 14 February 2019, the exhibition will survey Rembrandt’s artistic journey in Leiden… “Rembrandt, Vermeer & the Dutch Golden Age Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection and the Musée du Louvre” exhibition will open at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 14 February 2019
Mark Zuckerberg to merge WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
Saturday, January 26, 2019The National — It seems Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, has plans to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, reports The New York Times. The publication, which spoke to four people involved, who wished to remain anonymous due to the project’s confidential nature, said it’s Zuckerberg’s way of asserting his “control over the company’s divisions… Mark Zuckerberg to merge WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
UAE and Ali Mabkhout stun Australia to reach Asian Cup semi-finals (Video)
Friday, January 25, 2019Hosts UAE upset defending champions Australia on Friday night to book a place in the Asian Cup semi-final. The home side, who came into the match at Al Ain’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium as underdogs, triumphed 1-0 in the last-eight encounter, when Ali Mabkhout capitalised on a Milos Degenek mistake midway through the second half.… UAE and Ali Mabkhout stun Australia to reach Asian Cup semi-finals (Video)
Blue Flags fly above Dubai beaches to show quality
Thursday, January 24, 2019Blue flags will fly from beaches across Dubai after many met international environmental standards on cleanliness, some for the first time. Globally recognised flags to mark a beach’s quality and a haven for safe swimming are now in place at Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3 beaches and Umm Suqeim 1 and 2 beaches. The approval… Blue Flags fly above Dubai beaches to show quality
Karl Lagerfeld misses the Chanel final bow for the first time
Thursday, January 24, 2019Haute couture is undoubtedly the high point of the fashion season, and the pinnacle of excellence, creativity and skill. Of the few select houses with the ability to produce couture, Chanel is the oldest still in existence, and the de facto focal point of the twice yearly, three-day couture event in Paris. With its elaborate… Karl Lagerfeld misses the Chanel final bow for the first time
Emirates announces network updates for 2019
Tuesday, January 22, 2019Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in April and May 2019, and to respond to global travel demand trends. The airline also outlined its fleet plans for the year. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said: “At Emirates,… Emirates announces network updates for 2019
Oscar nominations 2019: the list of nominees
Tuesday, January 22, 2019The 2019 Oscars might not have a host, but the show will go on. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, a.k.a. the Oscars, on January 22. Roma and The Favourite lead the pack, with 10 nominations each. The two films will go up against… Oscar nominations 2019: the list of nominees
