UAE News
Azerbaijan to open trading house in UAE
Friday, April 6, 2018He made the remarks at a meeting with the UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash in Baku April 5, says a message from the Azerbaijani Economy Ministry, according Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan). Mustafayev noted that this step is aimed at promotion of Azerbaijani products in the UAE. The minister noted the development of trade and economic… Azerbaijan to open trading house in UAE
John Galliano ditches fur and becomes vegetarian
Thursday, April 5, 2018Dazed — Fur is a hot topic in fashion right now. Earlier this month, we asked Dazed’s readers if it still has a place in fashion (more on that here) prompted by the announcement from brands like Gucci, Tom Ford, and Versace who have all recently decided to stop using the controversial material. Now, Maison… John Galliano ditches fur and becomes vegetarian
Abu Dhabi speed cameras will soon also detect expired licences
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The National — Abu Dhabi’s speed cameras will scan vehicles to detect drivers with expired licences from April 15, the city’s police force has said. Those caught will face a Dh500 fine, four black points, and their vehicles will be confiscated for seven days. Brig Gen Ahmad Al Shehhi, deputy head of Abu Dhabi Traffic… Abu Dhabi speed cameras will soon also detect expired licences
Drunk woman tourist kicks, bites policewoman
Wednesday, April 4, 2018Gulf News — A woman tourist got intoxicated, kicked and bit a policewoman and destroyed the window of a police car, a court heard on Tuesday. Police were said to have been alerted about a catfight between two drunk women in front of the entrance of a hotel in Deira’s Naif area in February. A… Drunk woman tourist kicks, bites policewoman
Sharjah mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The National — Three days of mourning have been declared in Sharjah following the death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi. Sheikh Ahmed was the brother of Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Salem Al Qasimi, Wam reported. Sheikh Ahmed died on Tuesday morning, Wam said. Sharjah Ruler’s court… Sharjah mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi
UAE set to receive bulk of European visitors to GCC
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The UAE and Saudi Arabia continue to be the preferred GCC destinations for European visitors, as the region’s two top economies are on track to welcome 81 per cent of the projected business and leisure travellers by 2020, according to researcher Colliers International. “Historically, Europe and the GCC have enjoyed excellent travel and tourism links.… UAE set to receive bulk of European visitors to GCC
50 countries now accept UAE driving licences, including 20 Arab countries
Wednesday, April 4, 2018Holders of UAE driving licences can now use them to drive and hire cars in 50 overseas countries. Last September, only nine countries accepted a UAE licence for legal driving, but, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, they are now accepted in: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Syria,… 50 countries now accept UAE driving licences, including 20 Arab countries
First glimpse inside Dubai’s revamped QE2
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The historic ocean liner QE2 has been undergoing a major restoration at Port Rashid ahead of her opening as a floating hotel. And now we’ve finally got a long-awaited first look inside. Posts on the @qe2dubai social media channels have revealed one of the renovated rooms on board the famous liner. According the QE2 Story… First glimpse inside Dubai’s revamped QE2
ABU DHABI TOURISM ROADSHOW CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL THREE-CITY ROADSHOW TO CHINA
Monday, April 2, 2018A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) visited three major cities in China this month, to help raise awareness about the emirate as a holiday destination for Chinese travellers. The delegation, which included Etihad Airways, hotels, tour operators and attractions, visited capital city Beijing… ABU DHABI TOURISM ROADSHOW CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL THREE-CITY ROADSHOW TO CHINA
Bahrain makes biggest oil discovery since 1932
Monday, April 2, 2018The National — Bahrain, the smallest oil producer in the Arabian Gulf, has made an oil discovery off its west coast – the largest since the commodity was first discovered in the country in 1932. “The find represents the largest discovery of oil in the kingdom since 1932, when extraction started on Bahrain’s first oil… Bahrain makes biggest oil discovery since 1932
