UAE News
TAG Heuer unveils the new Manchester United special
Wednesday, August 1, 2018To mark Manchester United’s tour of the United States this summer, during which the Red Devils will prepare for the forthcoming English Premier League season, TAG Heuer is unveiling two new special editions honouring this iconic football team. These two new models, with their contemporary design and cleverly contrasting use of red and anthracite grey,… TAG Heuer unveils the new Manchester United special
UAE August fuel prices
Tuesday, July 31, 2018Cost of Special and Super rises by a fil per litre, but diesel continues to decrease Filling up your car at the petrol pumps in August will cost slightly more than it did in July. ENOC today released the fuel prices, inclusive of VAT, for next month. The price of Super 98 and Special 95… UAE August fuel prices
Snowman built in the Heart of Europe development at The World, Dubai
Tuesday, July 31, 2018On July 30, 2002, temperatures hit a record high of 52.1°C in the UAE. To mark the anniversary of the hottest day ever recorded here, the Heart of Europe – a mega development project on The World archipelago, off the coast of Dubai – came up with a unique idea. What better way to celebrate… Snowman built in the Heart of Europe development at The World, Dubai
Dubai’s St Regis is now called Habtoor Palace
Monday, July 30, 2018The St Regis Dubai, in Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road, has been renamed Habtoor Palace. Pictures circulating on social media show the new signage on the former St Regis, and also highlight the absence of the large ‘W’ sign on what used to be the W Dubai Habtoor City. The move comes after US… Dubai’s St Regis is now called Habtoor Palace
Dust storm causes 1,000 road accidents in Dubai
Monday, July 30, 2018More than 1,000 road accidents have been recorded in Dubai since the start of the week as the UAE has been engulfed in a heavy dust storm. Dubai police’s control room received around 16,000 emergency calls, with poor visibility leading to dangerous driving conditions. On Sunday, there were 631 accidents, including 12 major crashes, and… Dust storm causes 1,000 road accidents in Dubai
Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team paid for operations to sabotage rivals -report
Sunday, July 29, 2018Qatar’s World Cup bid team for the 2022 tournament broke FIFA rules by running secret operations to sabotage rivals, according to reports. UK publication The Sunday Times cited leaked emails from a whistleblower as confirming the Qatari team had paid a public relations firm and former CIA agents to distribute fake news about opposing bids… Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team paid for operations to sabotage rivals -report
Turkmenistan Airlines resumes twice weekly flights to Abu Dhabi
Sunday, July 29, 2018Turkmenistan Airlines has resumed biweekly flights to Abu Dhabi, it was announced on Sunday. The direct flights between Ashgabat International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport, which began last month, will operate every Friday and Sunday. Turkmenistan Airlines will operate the route using its Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a business and economy configuration. On Fridays,… Turkmenistan Airlines resumes twice weekly flights to Abu Dhabi
Breaking News: Swatch Group to Leave Baselworld Fair in 2019
Sunday, July 29, 2018Switzerland’s biggest watch and jewellery fair will see its biggest exhibitor depart next year, according to NZZ am Sonntag, the weekend edition of Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Swatch Group chief executive Nick Hayek told the paper Baselworld was no longer relevant or useful, given that the watch business has become “more transparent, faster-paced and more spontaneous”.… Breaking News: Swatch Group to Leave Baselworld Fair in 2019
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid raises prize fund for Dubai World Cup race to Dh44 million
Sunday, July 29, 2018One of the most lucrative horse races on the planet just got even richer – after the total jackpot for the next Dubai World Cup was increased to Dh129 million. Some of the best riders around will be jockeying for top position at Meydan Racecourse once again on March 30, 2019, with the main race… Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid raises prize fund for Dubai World Cup race to Dh44 million
Real flight simulator now in Dubai
Sunday, July 29, 2018The Dream Aero Company was founded in 2012 in St. Petersburg and brings together an international team of professionals in Russia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and China in the field of entertainment services. Visitors get into the exact copy of the cockpit of the Boeing 737NG. They have the opportunity to take… Real flight simulator now in Dubai
