UAE News
YouTube sensations now on Emirates in-flight entertainment
Monday, July 20, 2015This summer, Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system debuts two famous YouTube channels ‘Cute Girls Hairstyles’ and ‘Brooklyn & Bailey’. Known for their hairstyle tutorials, fashion and beauty vlogs, the two channels have over 5 million subscribers and over half a billion views combined on YouTube. Families gearing up for their summer break can look forward… YouTube sensations now on Emirates in-flight entertainment
WHO Declares Sharjah Region’s First Healthy City
Monday, July 20, 2015The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised the Emirate Sharjah as the first healthy city in the region following the latter’s adherence to all the requirements pertaining to the WHO’s Healthy Cities programme, according to a report issued by Sharjah Media Centre, the media and communications arm of the Government of Sharjah. His Excellency (HE)… WHO Declares Sharjah Region’s First Healthy City
Emirates Airlines unveils Arsenal branded plane ahead of team’s pre-season trip to Singapore
Monday, July 20, 2015Emirates, a global connector of people and passions, and official partner of Arsenal Football Club has unveiled its first plane to feature Arsenal branding as the team fly out for the start of the club’s summer tour to Singapore this week. The Gunners arrived in style on an Emirates B777-200LR chartered aircraft that has been… Emirates Airlines unveils Arsenal branded plane ahead of team’s pre-season trip to Singapore
Almost 50% of new hotel rooms entering luxury dubai market rated 3-star or less
Monday, July 20, 2015A new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) exclusively for The Hotel Show Dubai 2015 reveals today that almost 50% of the 3,600 new hotel rooms to enter the Dubai market in the final months of 2015 have a 3-star or lower rating. JLL report a current supply of almost 65,000 hotel rooms in Dubai…
DSS- 2015 Calendar of Events
Wednesday, July 15, 2015Cartoon Network Fiesta July 30 – August 5, Ibn Battuta Mall Teen sensation Ben Tennyson aka Ben Ten is back in town for DSS 2015, with Grandpa Max and his alien fighting friends from Ben 10 Omniverse. The team’s latest adventure kick starts at the Plumber’s Academy and features a 30-minute live action show, stunt acrobatic… DSS- 2015 Calendar of Events
Microsoft’s Windows 10: ‘Free’ in Dubai on July 29
Wednesday, July 15, 2015Microsoft has officially announced that it is planning a worldwide celebration as part of its plans to launch Windows 10 on July 29. Global launch celebrations for Windows fans include a global fan celebrations, a new global advertising campaign, and a new year-long initiative to “celebrate people and organizations making a difference around the world”.… Microsoft’s Windows 10: ‘Free’ in Dubai on July 29
Dubai International Airport wins Best Airport Award at AFLAS Awards
Wednesday, July 15, 2015Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has been named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Hong Kong recently. Hosted and organised annually by Asia Cargo News, the awards recognise leading service providers including air and shipping lines;… Dubai International Airport wins Best Airport Award at AFLAS Awards
Mubadala and IBM in venture to bring Watson to the Middle East & North Africa
Wednesday, July 15, 2015Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi investment fund and New York-based IBM announced an agreement to bring IBM Watson to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The companies will collaborate to deliver powerful Watson cloud-based cognitive computing to healthcare, retail, education, banking and finance organisations. The new joint venture will also create a broad regional ecosystem… Mubadala and IBM in venture to bring Watson to the Middle East & North Africa
Emirates Red Crescent and Ferrari World organized activities for orphans
Tuesday, July 14, 2015The Emirates Red Crescent, (ERC) has recently organized in cooperation with Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, a number of entertainment programmes and activities for orphans sponsored by the ERC nationwide. This humanitarian initiative aims to bring joy to orphans who have been deprived of family care and attention. It also offers them moral and social support… Emirates Red Crescent and Ferrari World organized activities for orphans
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to implement Innovative Remote Sensing Applications
Monday, July 13, 2015Students and faculty from the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology have won top prizes for their innovative applications of high-resolution satellite data as part of a competition held by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, reinforcing Masdar Institute’s commitment to develop the human and intellectual capital needed for the UAE’s space ambitions. Masdar Institute’s… Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to implement Innovative Remote Sensing Applications
