UAE News
Plan b Group to promote ‘Visit St Petersburg’ tourism activities in the UAE
Tuesday, November 20, 2018Dubai based Plan b Group has successfully bid for the ‘Visit St. Petersburg’ account. The acquisition of the destination marketing initiative mandates Plan b Group to promote St Petersburg within the UAE as a choice destination for business and leisure. Additionally, Plan b Group Founder & Chairman, Harmeek Singh has been appointed as ‘Visit St… Plan b Group to promote ‘Visit St Petersburg’ tourism activities in the UAE
The lake of love: Crown Prince of Dubai unveils new heart-shaped lake
Sunday, November 18, 2018Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad, Crown Prince of Dubai, has unveiled an unusual man-made lake in Dubai — it is shaped like two interlocking love hearts. The Crown Prince of Dubai, who uses the name faz3 on Instagram, posted the image of the sight at Al Qudra Lakes in the emirate, along with the message: “To… The lake of love: Crown Prince of Dubai unveils new heart-shaped lake
Dubai plans to live monitor 60 per cent of roads in new Dh590m scheme to cut congestion
Sunday, November 18, 2018Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has given the green-light to a Dh590m traffic scheme aimed at cutting congestion and slashing accident response times. The expanded smart traffic system will monitor 60 per cent of the emirate’s traffic in real-time – a sharp increase on the current coverage of 11 per cent. The increased monitoring… Dubai plans to live monitor 60 per cent of roads in new Dh590m scheme to cut congestion
Gemfields introduces ‘Inkalamu’, the 5,655 carat Lion Emerald
Wednesday, November 14, 2018Gemfields is honoured to announce the discovery of ‘Inkalamu’, the Lion Emerald, a 5,655 carat Zambian emerald crystal with remarkable clarity and a perfectly balanced golden green hue. Inkalamu was discovered at Kagem, the world’s largest emerald mine, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia… Gemfields introduces ‘Inkalamu’, the 5,655 carat Lion Emerald
Dry night announced for Dubai next week as UAE marks religious occasion
Wednesday, November 14, 2018Hotels and restaurants in Dubai will refrain from serving alcohol next Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20 as the Emirates marks the Prophet Mohammed’s birth. The period will last from 5pm on Monday until 6pm on Tuesday, according to a circular issued by Dubai Tourism to hotels, resorts, restaurants, leisure and sports clubs, tourist… Dry night announced for Dubai next week as UAE marks religious occasion
Emirates unveils world’s first integrated “biometric path”, raising the bar for airport customer experience
Wednesday, November 14, 2018Advanced stage of implementation with testing programme already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar programme is part of Emirates’ continued investment to offer an industry-leading customer experience Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a… Emirates unveils world’s first integrated “biometric path”, raising the bar for airport customer experience
The 10th edition of Abu Dhabi Art opens this week
Wednesday, November 14, 2018Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Art will open to the public this Wednesday, 14th November at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The 2018 edition will welcome 43 galleries from 19 countries across the globe,… The 10th edition of Abu Dhabi Art opens this week
Parmigiani Fleurier, new Friends of the Brand – ice-hockey superstar, Evgeniy Malkin and TV-host, Anna Kasterova
Wednesday, November 14, 2018NHL superstar, three-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time world champion, not to mention best Pittsburgh Penguins forward, Evgeniy Malkin, and his wife, famous TV-presenter, Anna Kasterova, joined the prestigious club of Friends of the Brand of Parmigiani Fleurier. Evgeniy and Anna were invited to visit the watch manufacture in Fleurier, where they were able to… Parmigiani Fleurier, new Friends of the Brand – ice-hockey superstar, Evgeniy Malkin and TV-host, Anna Kasterova
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: the Winner is BOY∙FRIEND Skeleton Watch in the “LADIES” Category
Wednesday, November 14, 2018After signing its first Haute Horlogerie Caliber: the Caliber 1. Jumping Hour for men in 2016, Chanel proposed the Caliber 2. Camélia Skeleton in 2017: a delicate movement, winner of the Lady Watch at the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève in 2017. In 2018, Chanel continues the story and introduces its third in-house movement.… Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: the Winner is BOY∙FRIEND Skeleton Watch in the “LADIES” Category
World’s most expensive shoes to be unveiled at Burj Al Arab
Wednesday, September 26, 2018Touted as the world’s most expensive footwear at Us$17 million (Dh62.4m), the Passion Diamond shoes will be displayed alongside Jada Dubai’s newly launched collection of jewelled shoes at Burj Al Arab on September 26 from 5pm. Made in collaboration with Dubai’s Passion Jewellers, the Passion Diamond pair are crafted from real gold, while a D-flawless… World’s most expensive shoes to be unveiled at Burj Al Arab
