UAE News
Residents must get ‘green’ ICA message before returning to UAE
Sunday, August 23, 2020Travel agents have advised UAE residents returning to the country to thoroughly check requirements before booking their air tickets. This includes getting a negative Covid-19 PCR test result and checking the validity of travel on a Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website (https://uaeentry.ica.gov.ae). The advice comes after some residents were reportedly stranded at… Residents must get ‘green’ ICA message before returning to UAE
Etihad Airways has signed a partnership agreement with AccesRail
Friday, August 21, 2020Etihad Airways has announced the expansion of its partnership with AccesRail, the world’s leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions. The partnership allows Etihad to use AccesRail’s expertise to enable its customers to book train and coach tickets in Europe in conjunction with their air fare using the airline’s online booking platform, or through their travel… Etihad Airways has signed a partnership agreement with AccesRail
Emirates to operate special flights to 5 Indian cities
Thursday, August 20, 2020Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates will operate repatriation flights to Bengaluru, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram from August 20 until August 31. The special flights will facilitate travel for Indian citizens in the UAE wishing to return home, and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The airline will operate repatriation… Emirates to operate special flights to 5 Indian cities
BY FAR reveals new designs exclusive to Level Shoes in The Dubai Mall
Thursday, August 20, 2020Fashion insiders’ go-to footwear label BY FAR is excited to reveal new designs exclusive to Level Shoes in The Dubai Mall. In tune with the up-coming Ramadan and Eid celebrations, the collection leans into the vibrant side of BY FAR. Think: gemstones in an array of rainbow hued brights littered across heeled mules, disco-style evening… BY FAR reveals new designs exclusive to Level Shoes in The Dubai Mall
Protests in Belarus continue, more than 6,000 arrested
Thursday, August 13, 2020Authorities in the former Soviet republic responded by arresting thousands of people in the first night of unrest, periodically shutting down internet access and employing what the European Union called a “disproportionate” use of force. At least 50 journalists have also been detained or injured during street protests, Belarus’ Press Association said in a statement… Protests in Belarus continue, more than 6,000 arrested
The Russian government sent to Beirut five planes of medical equipment and a team of doctors
Friday, August 7, 2020The Russian government sent five planes of medical equipment and a team of doctors to set up a field hospital in Beirut to help the city in the aftermath caused by Tuesday’s explosion, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said Wednesday. The ministry also sent a team trained for search and rescue operations and a… The Russian government sent to Beirut five planes of medical equipment and a team of doctors
Emirates to deploy its flagship A380 to Guangzhou
Thursday, August 6, 2020Emirates has announced that it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August 2020. The airline has also restarted its A380 operations to Amsterdam and Cairo this week, and introduced a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow, serving market demand and offering customers more travel options. Emirates has so far… Emirates to deploy its flagship A380 to Guangzhou
Beirut Explosion: More than 100 killed in huge blast in Lebanon’s Capital Beirut
Wednesday, August 5, 2020A large blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed at least 100 people and injured more than 4,000 others, the health minister says. Videos show smoke billowing from a fire, then a mushroom cloud following the blast at the city’s port. Officials are blaming highly explosive materials stored in a warehouse for six years.… Beirut Explosion: More than 100 killed in huge blast in Lebanon’s Capital Beirut
TRA publishes 33 apps for ‘Digital Eidiya’
Wednesday, July 29, 2020The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has launched 33 applications to share Eid greetings and cash gifts (Eidiya) remotely, as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19. As a tradition, children receive toys and cash gifts from parents on Eid. TRA has republished on its website a list of 23 apps for banks operating… TRA publishes 33 apps for ‘Digital Eidiya’
Emirates clinches 4th consecutive Best First Class award
Tuesday, July 28, 2020Emirates’ unmatched First Class travel experience was given double honours at the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines, winning the World’s Best First Class award as well as Middle East’s Best First Class. Emirates has topped the First Class category every year since the awards was launched in 2017 –making this its 4th consecutive win.… Emirates clinches 4th consecutive Best First Class award
