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Barcelona say goodbye to Andres Iniesta (Video)
Monday, May 21, 2018After 22 years of service Andres Iniesta has player his final game as a Barcelona player. The midfielder was part of the side that beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in their final Primera Liga game of the season, with the league title having already been wrapped up. Iniesta, 34, who was part of nine Barca sides… Barcelona say goodbye to Andres Iniesta (Video)
Dubai taxis to be fitted with surveillance cameras
Sunday, May 20, 2018Surveillance cameras have been fitted to 6,500 taxis in Dubai to ensure drivers are complying with professional driving standards and moral attitudes. More than half of the Roads and Transport Authority’s fleet of taxis have had the monitoring equipment installed to check up on the conduct of cabbies. The step conforms to the RTA’s strategic… Dubai taxis to be fitted with surveillance cameras
Mercedes-Benz kicks off production of new G-Class (Video)
Sunday, May 20, 2018The automaker says the Magna Steyr plant’s close proximity to Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz G GmbH, which is also based in Graz, facilitates “numerous synergies thanks to the well-functioning high degree of networking between development, engineering, the prototype workshop, testing and series production”. Mercedes says the highlight of the plant is the famous test track on… Mercedes-Benz kicks off production of new G-Class (Video)
Ruler of Dubai launches construction of Dh394m Shindagha Bridge project
Sunday, May 20, 2018Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday launched the construction of the Dh394 million Shindagha Bridge project, which features a design based on the concept of the infinity sign. The bridge is part of the third phase of the Dh5 billion Shindagha Corridor project extending 13 km along Sheikh Rashid… Ruler of Dubai launches construction of Dh394m Shindagha Bridge project
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Sunday, May 20, 2018Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married on May 19, 2018. The couple’s decision to wed on a Saturday went against tradition, as royal weddings usually take place on a weekday. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wed on a Friday and the Queen on a Thursday. On the morning of the wedding it was announced… Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
The Arts Club to open next year in Dubai
Sunday, May 20, 2018London’s The Arts Club, one of the most famous private members clubs in the world, is to open its first overseas venue in Dubai next year. To be situated within the new ICD Brookfield development in the city’s DIFC area, it will occupy 40,000 sq ft of indoor floor space across five levels, with an… The Arts Club to open next year in Dubai
Malaysian police seize 70 suitcases of cash and 280 luxury bags in probe of Ex-PM (Video)
Friday, May 18, 2018The Malaysian police have confiscated a haul of luxury bags, jewellery and cash after raiding Kuala Lumpur properties linked to Najib Razak, the former prime minister who was ousted in a shock election result last week. Police confirmed they had carted off 284 boxes of items as part of a probe into a multi-billion dollar… Malaysian police seize 70 suitcases of cash and 280 luxury bags in probe of Ex-PM (Video)
Rundown buildings along Dubai Metro route told to smarten up appearance
Thursday, May 17, 2018The owners of buildings along the main Dubai Metro line have been told to smarten up their appearance to make a better impression. Dubai Municipality said owners would be receiving letters telling them to “improve their appearance and undertake necessary painting works”. Officials said they would “spare no efforts to correct the status of these… Rundown buildings along Dubai Metro route told to smarten up appearance
RAK to open region’s tallest indoor ‘drop tower’
Thursday, May 17, 2018Ras Al Khaimah’s Manar Mall announced it is launching the Tridom entertainment centre for children, which will feature the tallest indoor drop tower in the Middle East, as well as what will be the UAE’s largest covered play area. It is the first indoor adventure park of its kind in the Northern Emirates and forms… RAK to open region’s tallest indoor ‘drop tower’
Record-breaking 23rd edition of Beautyworld Middle East
Wednesday, May 16, 2018Dubai, UAE: Beautyworld Middle East 2018, completed a triumphal three-day run at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, breaking a number of records along the way and setting new highs in exhibitor participation as well as space sold in the process. The region’s premium international trade and networking event for beauty products, hair, fragrances… Record-breaking 23rd edition of Beautyworld Middle East
