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Nearly 30 per cent of delivery drivers admit to eating food from customers' orders

03 Aug 2019

When you live a busy lifestyle, food delivery services can become a lifeline, saving you the hassle of cooking after a long day.

In the UAE, the home delivery culture is thriving, with the majority of the country's restaurants and fast-food chains available to order in at home.

But a recent US survey sheds a new light on home delivery. According to the research, almost 30 per cent of delivery drivers say they had taken food from orders.

The survey, conducted by US Foods... Read More

Man arrested in Dubai for throwing cash in social media stunt

03 Aug 2019

A man who threw money into the air for a social media stunt has been arrested by police in Dubai.

The Asian man is seen tossing a pile of notes in a public area in footage released by the force.

He was arrested after a probe was launched by the police's department of electronic investigation.

He admitted posting the content in order to increase his popularity online.

Police did not disclose whether the money used in the video was Emirates currency or what the... Read More

Emirates’ US-bound passengers soon to have Wi-Fi, mobile connectivity and Live TV over the North Pole

01 Aug 2019

Emirates’ passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and Live TV broadcast, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle.

Emirates has led the world with inflight connectivity, with every aircraft connected for Wi-Fi, voice and SMS services. However on its flights to the US, which often travel over the polar region, passengers can find themselves without connectivity for up to 4 hours. This is due to the fact that... Read More

RoboCafe: A cafe run by robots is opening in Dubai

01 Aug 2019

A cafe run entirely by a staff of robots is opening in Dubai later this summer. RoboCafe will be located in Dubai Festival City, and will see customers order via iPads, and have their food served by a team of robots.

The cafe will be operated by three robotic arms that, according to the cafe, "will also perform light and musical shows to entertain guests".

RoboCafe is keeping details quiet, but it has announced that it will open in August

It looks like, as well as... Read More

2019 Victoria's Secret fashion show is canceled, according to Shanina Shaik

01 Aug 2019

E! News – Shanina Shaik appeared to drop a bombshell this week when she claimed the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will not be happening in 2019.

"Unfortunately the Victoria's Secret show won't be happening this year," she told Australia's The Daily Telegraph. "It's something I'm not used to because every year around this time I'm training like an angel. But I'm sure in the future something will happen, which I'm pretty sure about."

She added, "I'm sure they're trying to work... Read More

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi celebrates one year of unrivalled family fun!

31 Jul 2019

Debuted on Yas Island exactly one year ago,Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi celebrated its memorable one-year anniversary on Thursday, July 25th 2019. With a day full of celebrations, guests reveled in the festivities alongside none other than their favorite DC Super Heroes including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman as well as Warner Bros. Animated characters from Looney Tunes and Hannah-Barberasuch as Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and Scooby-Doo.

With the park in full birthday mode, family... Read More

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attends coronation of king of Malaysia

31 Jul 2019

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed offered his congratulations to the king of Malaysia after attending his coronation in Kuala Lumpur.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was among the dignitaries who turned out in force for a ceremony steeped in tradition in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.

Sultan of Pahang Abdullah Ahmad Shah was officially installed as the nation's 16th king at Istana Negara, the national palace.

He ascended to the... Read More

Bvlgari presents Cinemagia High Jewellery Collection (Video)

31 Jul 2019

Step into the world of cinema, and, as if by magic, be transported to a dreamland. With the Cinemagia High Jewellery Collection, Bvlgari celebrates its passionate relationship with the silver screen: an array of wondrous pieces spotlighting the same boundless creativity and expertise that exists at the heart of the finest films.

An extraordinary exercise in daring creativity and craftsmanship, each Cinemagia creation boasts Bvlgari’s quintessential Roman spirit. Visionary and show-... Read More

Abu Dhabi hosts 4th UAE-Turkmenistan Political Consultations Committee

30 Jul 2019

WAM – The "4th UAE-Turkmenistan Political Consultations Committee" was held on 29, July at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the capital, Abu Dhabi, on Monday.

The UAE delegation was headed by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, while the Turkmen delegation was headed by Berdiniyaz Matiyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, both... Read More

Lotus Evija: what to know about the all-electric hypercar

30 Jul 2019

It's the kind of announcement that makes you hope the UAE's plans to pursue alternative modes of propulsion continue apace — Lotus has just unveiled its first ever all-electric hypercar.

The vehicle in question is called the Evija, and the figures behind it are just a little bit staggering. Lotus claims it'll have a top speed of more than 320kph, produce 1,971hp and do 0-100kph in less than three seconds.

That'll give the other competitors on track days at Yas Marina Circuit... Read More