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Barcelona's Lionel Messi wins Player of the Year at Best Fifa Awards: 'It's a special night for me'
24 Sep 2019
Lionel Messi won the Fifa Men's Player of the Year award for the first time at a star-studded ceremony in Milan on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also shortlisted for the award, stayed at home however.
Barcelona striker Messi edged out Liverpool's Champions League winner Virgil Van Dijk, while all three were named in Fifa's World 11 best team. There was no place in the team for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah who came fourth in the overall men's voting, while Sadio Mane was fifth... Read More
Thomas Cook collapses, leaving thousands of travelers stranded
24 Sep 2019
CNN Business – The 178-year-old company said in a statement that its board "concluded that it had no choice but to take steps to enter into compulsory liquidation with immediate effect" after talks on a financial rescue failed. All Thomas Cook bookings have been canceled, the UK Civil Aviation Authority tweeted.
Peter Fankhauser, Thomas Cook's chief executive, apologized to customers, employees, suppliers and partners.
"This marks a deeply sad day for the company which... Read More
We will host an exceptional World Expo: Expo 2020 Higher Committee
24 Sep 2019
(WAM) – The Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee has affirmed its commitment to hosting an exceptional World Expo during a meeting led by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee.
The high-level task force is entrusted with steering progress on the largest event ever held in the Arab world. Through the Expo 2020 Dubai theme ''Connecting Minds, Creating the Futuree'', Dubai aims to build partnerships and inspire ideas that will forge the... Read More
UAE flag on Soyuz FG rocket
23 Sep 2019
(WAM) – The Soyuz FG rocket today boasted with UAE flag and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center logo in preparation for September 25 mission.
The Soyuz FG, carrying the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft, in which Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati astronaut, will launch to the International Space Station, is emblazoned with the logo of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center and the UAE flag along with the flags of Russia and America in preparation for the historic mission.
The Soyuz rocket... Read More
Dubai International Airport closure for 15 minutes due to suspected drone activity: Emirates
23 Sep 2019
(WAM) –Emirates confirmed that the Dubai International Airport was closed from 12.36hrs to 12.51hrs local time Sunday, 22 September 2019, due to suspected drone activity in the surrounding airspace, according to the airlines' spokesman.
As a result, flight EK 433 from Brisbane and Singapore to Dubai International Airport was diverted to Dubai World Central and flight EK 511 from Delhi to Dubai International Airport was diverted to Sharjah International Airport.
"The diverted... Read More
Higher Committee of Human Fraternity unveils design for Abrahamic Family House
22 Sep 2019
WAM – The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has held its second meeting at the New York Public Library in which they shared with stakeholders their mission to progress a culture of mutual respect and dialogue across all backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and several top Emirati officials, and representatives of several institutions and partners were present.
The meeting... Read More
MBRSC, Emirates Foundation organise live sessions with first Emirati astronaut from ISS
22 Sep 2019
WAM – Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, and Emirates Foundation, announced organising 'Zayed’s Ambition' sessions during which school and university students, as well as the public, will get the chance to attend live video and radio sessions with Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati astronaut, while onboard the International Space Station, ISS.
Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, Director General of MBRSC, said: "Zayed’s Ambition live sessions with Hazzaa from ISS and... Read More
Google researchers have reportedly achieved “quantum supremacy”
22 Sep 2019
MIT Technology review – According to a report in the Financial Times, a team of researchers from Google led by John Martinis have demonstrated quantum supremacy for the first time. This is the point at which a quantum computer is shown to be capable of performing a task that’s beyond the reach of even the most powerful conventional supercomputer. The claim appeared in a paper that was posted on a NASA website, but the publication was then taken down. Google did not respond to a request for... Read More
Chanel re-opens renovated Dubai Mall boutique
19 Sep 2019
On June 14th 2019, CHANEL re-opens the doors to its largest boutique in the United Arab Emirates, located in Dubai Mall. The renovated boutique, which first opened its doors in 2009, has now significantly extended to over 715 square-meters with a ground floor dedicated to showcasing the latest CHANEL creations, Ready-to-Wear, bags, shoes and accessories, fragrances, as well as a selection of Fine Jewelry and Watches.
The two-story boutique was designed by New York based architect... Read More
After Emirates' Bling 777, here's the 'diamond'-covered A380 onboard lounge
19 Sep 2019
Emirates often adorns the exterior of its aircraft with wondrous artwork.
Last year, it showed off what appeared to be the most awe-inspiring livery of all – a crystal-encrusted jet named the Bling 777.
It was only a work of art and not the real thing, but it looked fantastic nonetheless.
Now the Dubai airline has gone down the spangly route once again... Read More
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