UAE News
Louvre Abu Dhabi Unveils Radio-Guided Highway Art Gallery
Saturday, February 17, 2018To mark UAE Innovation Month, Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled its radio-guided Highway Gallery, which showcases 10 magnificent artworks and artefacts from the museum’s collection on 8×6 metre billboards alongside the E/11 Sheikh Zayed road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. In partnership with Abu Dhabi Media Company, Radio 1 FM (100.5 FM), Classic FM (91.6… Louvre Abu Dhabi Unveils Radio-Guided Highway Art Gallery
Dragon takes flight on Burj Khalifa for Chinese New Year (Video)
Saturday, February 17, 2018A dazzling dragon-themed show lit up Burj Khalifa on Saturday to mark Chinese New year. The show started with a flying dragon taking flight from the Great Wall of China. It toured Dubai’s landmarks including the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower before marking a splash at The Dubai Fountain. The dragon then swirled up the tower… Dragon takes flight on Burj Khalifa for Chinese New Year (Video)
An app for the ultra privileged is about to launch in the UAE (Video)
Saturday, February 17, 2018The National — An exclusive app that lets you swim with orcas, fly to the edge of space, heli-ski down volcanoes or hang out with celebrities is coming to the UAE. Velocity Black, a UK-based online membership club that claims to have reimagined lifestyle concierge services for the digital age, is launching this week in… An app for the ultra privileged is about to launch in the UAE (Video)
Etihad Cargo transports 51 horses to world’s most prestigious show jumping event
Saturday, February 17, 2018Etihad Cargo has successfully shipped a very special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Hong Kong Longines Masters. It is the second year in a row that the freight division of Etihad Airways has been entrusted to transport the elite horses across the globe for the world’s most… Etihad Cargo transports 51 horses to world’s most prestigious show jumping event
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed meets US envoy at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Friday, February 16, 2018The National — Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, met Brett McGurk, the US envoy to the anti-ISIL coalition at Louvre Abu Dhabi on Thursday. In a meeting held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces discussed the ongoing international joint coordination efforts to… Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed meets US envoy at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed wishes China a Happy New Year – in Chinese
Friday, February 16, 2018The National — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has sent a message of greetings on the occasion of Chinese New Year. He wrote a message to the country’s expatriates and all Chinese people wishing them well in Chinese on his official Twitter account. “Congratulations to Chinese people all over the… Sheikh Mohammed wishes China a Happy New Year – in Chinese
Japanese airline offers virtual reality holidays – with a first-class seat
Friday, February 16, 2018Reuters — Fasten your seatbelts for a flight departing to Paris, and never leave the ground. That’s exactly what 12 passengers did at First Airlines in central Tokyo this week, where they relaxed in first and business-class seats and were served a four-course meal, before immersing themselves in 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tours of the… Japanese airline offers virtual reality holidays – with a first-class seat
HH Sheikh Mohammed Tweets Happy Chinese New Year in Mandarin
Thursday, February 15, 2018His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai has tweeted a message of Chinese new year greetings and wishes in Mandarin. The messege on his official Twitter account goes: “On the occasion of the Lunar Chinese New Year, wish all Chinese people from around the world… HH Sheikh Mohammed Tweets Happy Chinese New Year in Mandarin
Emaar Entertainment announced ultimate VR attraction (Video)
Wednesday, February 14, 2018Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Emaar Properties, announced a first-of-its-kind attraction – VR Park. Designed to #ChallengeReality, the all-new, mind-blowing attraction is set to transform the virtual reality entertainment landscape, providing an unprecedented breadth of games, rides and experiences to suit all ages. Due to open in the first half of 2018… Emaar Entertainment announced ultimate VR attraction (Video)
Third Union Fortress military show to take place in Al Ain
Wednesday, February 14, 2018The National — The UAE Armed Forces have invited the public to its third Union Fortress military show in Al Ain, which will demonstrate the might and efficiency of its forces. The show is scheduled to be held on February 24 at Al Ain International Airport, Wam reported, and will showcase the role the military… Third Union Fortress military show to take place in Al Ain
