UAE News
UAE tourists’ delight as Turkish currency crash means bargain holidays
Wednesday, August 15, 2018Tourists from the UAE are cashing in on the currency crisis in Turkey, taking advantage of holidays and retail prices at a fraction of the normal cost. Families are hitting the shops in force to maximise on the lira’s record low. Since the start of this year, the lira has lost nearly 45 per cent… UAE tourists’ delight as Turkish currency crash means bargain holidays
UAE humidity levels hit 100 per cent
Wednesday, August 15, 2018The windows have steamed up, the air is sticky and it’s enough to drench a shirt within seconds — it’s that time of year again. Humidity levels have hit 100 per cent in some areas of the UAE, including Ashaab in Abu Dhabi and Margham in Dubai, the National Centre of Meteorology said on Tuesday.… UAE humidity levels hit 100 per cent
Genoa bridge collapse: ‘at least’ 35 dead (Video)
Tuesday, August 14, 2018A section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge, located in an industrial area in the west of the city, collapsed shortly before 12pm on Tuesday, with tens feared dead and dozens injured in what Italy’s transport minister said was an “immense tragedy.” Unofficial report from firefighters at the scene has put the death toll at “at least” 35,… Genoa bridge collapse: ‘at least’ 35 dead (Video)
Eid Al Adha 2018 holiday for UAE’s private sector announced
Tuesday, August 14, 2018Private sector employees will have three days off mid-week for Eid Al Adha this year. The holiday begins on Monday, August 20, and ends on Wednesday, August 22, with employees returning to work on Thursday, August 23. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced the holiday along with Eid greetings to the UAE’s Rulers… Eid Al Adha 2018 holiday for UAE’s private sector announced
New name for Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station
Tuesday, August 14, 2018It’s all change at Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station – which now has a brand new name. The Dubai metro stop – one of 29 stations in the emirate spanning more than 50 kilometres – will now be known as DMCC. The name represents Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the free zone which is home to… New name for Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station
Dubai court awards Dh800,000 to siblings who lost parents in flydubai crash
Monday, August 13, 2018A Dubai court has ordered flydubai to pay Dh800,000 in damages to the children of a Russian couple, who died in a crash involving one of its planes in the Russian city of Rostov-On-Don in 2016. The ruling is the first to be issued by a Dubai civil court regarding compensation to the families of… Dubai court awards Dh800,000 to siblings who lost parents in flydubai crash
Emirates launches destination sale to over 70 global destinations
Monday, August 13, 2018Emirates have launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network. Passengers can still plan a short getaway before the summer season ends to destinations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and the Far East. The offer applies to bookings made today until 20th August 2018… Emirates launches destination sale to over 70 global destinations
Dispute over $500m superyacht at centre of UK’s costliest divorce heard at Dubai court
Sunday, August 12, 2018A final decision over the disputed ownership of a $500 million (Dh1.8bn) superyacht at the centre of the UK’s biggest ever divorce settlement is still to be made, after a court hearing was held in Dubai on Sunday. A freezing order imposed by the London High Court has been placed on the 115-metre yacht Luna… Dispute over $500m superyacht at centre of UK’s costliest divorce heard at Dubai court
Public sector to get a week’s break for Eid Al Adha
Sunday, August 12, 2018The public sector will get a week-long break for Eid Al Adha this year with the government announcing a five-day holiday from Sunday, August 19, to Thursday, August 23. Employees of ministries and federal departments will resume work on August 26, after the regular Friday-Saturday weekend, according to a Cabinet directive announced on Saturday. Holidays… Public sector to get a week’s break for Eid Al Adha
Airport worker stole Alaska Airlines plane and crashed
Saturday, August 11, 2018An airline employee who stole a Horizon Air passenger plane from a Seattle airport told air traffic controllers that he was a “broken guy” but also joked about whether the airline would hire him as a pilot if he landed safely. The 29-year-old man stole the twin-engined turboprop Bombardier Q400 plane from the maintenance area… Airport worker stole Alaska Airlines plane and crashed
