UAE News
Crown Prince reveals Tomorrow 2021 plan for Abu Dhabi’s economy including Dh20bn for spending next year
Monday, September 17, 2018Abu Dhabi’s drive to accelerate its economic growth will come under the banner of Tomorrow 2021, the Crown Prince revealed on Sunday, in what marks the culmination of a summer of reforms aimed at preparing the emirate for a more prosperous future. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander… Crown Prince reveals Tomorrow 2021 plan for Abu Dhabi’s economy including Dh20bn for spending next year
Tiffany CEO Alessandro Bogliolo: ‘The business of love is growing’ (Video)
Sunday, September 16, 2018Elle Fanning, clad in a hoodie and jeans and sipping on a takeaway coffee, approaches the Tiffany & Co flagship on Fifth Avenue and peers into a window. The melodious opening lines of Moon River, the song made famous by the Audrey-Hepburn classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, play in the background. And then rapper A$ap Ferg… Tiffany CEO Alessandro Bogliolo: ‘The business of love is growing’ (Video)
Apple iPhone XS and XS Max launch
Thursday, September 13, 2018It comes in gold, silver and space grey and you can drop it into a filled bathtub without fear. Apple’s latest iPhone, the XS, also has a 14.7-centimetre screen that grows to 16.5cm with the XS Max. Both also have face ID technology for greater security. There is a new formulation of its glass screen,… Apple iPhone XS and XS Max launch
Al Habtoor chairman calls for end to UAE WhatsApp ‘ban’
Tuesday, September 11, 2018A leading Emirati businessman says the de facto ban on WhatsApp voice calls in the UAE should be lifted. In a video post on his Twitter account, Khalaf Al Habtoor, chairman of the conglomerate Al Habtoor Group, called for the service to be made freely available to customers. Mr Al Habtoor, who regularly shares opinions… Al Habtoor chairman calls for end to UAE WhatsApp ‘ban’
Free parking and adjusted public transport timings in Dubai for Al Hijri New Year
Monday, September 10, 2018Parking will be free in Dubai on Thursday, September 13, in all public car parks, except multi-level parking terminals, to mark Al Hijri New Year. Fares will resume on Saturday, September 15, the Roads and Transport Authority said. Public transport timings will also be adjusted for the Islamic new year, returning to usual scheduling on… Free parking and adjusted public transport timings in Dubai for Al Hijri New Year
Emirates to operate A380 to St. Petersburg during autumn holidays
Monday, September 10, 2018Dubai, UAE, 10 September 2018 – In response to increased demand for travel during the autumn school holidays, Emirates today announced it will operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg, temporarily replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft currently operating on the route. During the period of 25 to 29 October 2018, in advance of the… Emirates to operate A380 to St. Petersburg during autumn holidays
The end of free parking in Abu Dhabi: new Mawaqif rules come into force
Saturday, September 8, 2018A three-week parking amnesty came to an end on Friday meaning that motorists will now need to pay to park in all public spaces on Abu Dhabi island. The new scheme was announced on August 18; however, Mawaqif wardens were instructed not to issue tickets during the first three weeks of implementation. This allowed residents… The end of free parking in Abu Dhabi: new Mawaqif rules come into force
Dubai reaped $18bn in benefits from Metro system
Saturday, September 8, 2018The Dubai Metro system, which opened almost a decade ago, added an estimated Dh66 billion ($18bn) to Dubai’s economy by 2016 and accumulated future returns are set to exceed four times what it cost to build the metro by 2030, according to a government-commissioned study. The metro, which opened in September 2009 and comprises the… Dubai reaped $18bn in benefits from Metro system
Meet the 10 ambitious Arab women who star in Chopard’s latest campaign
Saturday, September 8, 2018Swiss maison Chopard has chosen 10 Arab women to star in its latest Happy Hearts campaign. The selected women display a mix of passion, success and ambition in the region, according to Chopard’s co-president Caroline Scheufele, who says: “If I were to associate Chopard with a motif, it would be a big heart because there… Meet the 10 ambitious Arab women who star in Chopard’s latest campaign
Burberry ends bonfire of the luxuries, use of real fur in social shift
Thursday, September 6, 2018It admitted in July to destroying 28.6 million pounds ($37 million) of unwanted items in a single year to prevent them being sold at below market prices and devaluing the brand. This cast a light on waste in the fashion industry – both luxury and mass market – just a few months after the owner… Burberry ends bonfire of the luxuries, use of real fur in social shift
