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Number of Russian tourists travelling to Bahrain reaches more than 10,000
27 May 2019
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has “succeeded” in attracting more than 10,000 Russian tourist to Bahrain, the online news outlet News of Bahrain has reported.
The CEO of BTEA Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa said that this has increased occupancy rates in the Kindgdom.
Reportedly, he said to the news outlet that the number of tourists nights has reached 34, 578 nights with atotal expenditure of tourisuts arriving amoiunting to BHD 7,217, 730 US (US $... Read More
Eid holiday for private sector starts Ramadan 29th till Shawwal 3rd
27 May 2019
WAM – Eid Al Fitr holidays for the private sector will begin on Monday, June 3 (29 Ramadan) until 3rd of Shawwal, with work to resume on 4th of Shawwal, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced on 26th May.
This came in a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in implementation of the UAE cabinet's decision on setting private sector's official holidays.
The minister conveyed heartfelt greetings to... Read More
Saudi Air Defense intercepts Houthi drone toward King Abdullah Airport in Jizan
27 May 2019
WAM -- The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, RSADF, has intercept a drone carrying explosives launched by Al-Houthi terrorist militia in an attempt to target King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan, according to the Official Spokesman for the Coalition in support of Legitimacy in Yemen. Quoted by the Saudi Press Agency, Colonel Turki Al-Malki said that at 7.14 a.m., the RSADF foiled the attack launched by the Houthi militias without any regard for international humanitarian law and its... Read More
Ruler of Dubai to pay injured British teacher's hospital bills
26 May 2019
The Ruler of Dubai will pay the medical bills of a British teacher who was seriously injured in a horse riding accident.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said he will cover the full cost of her treatment.
Rebecca Chisholm, 24, was riding with her mother in Dubai on May 10 when she was thrown from her horse. She suffered serious brain...
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Ежегодный Круглый стол «Русский язык и театр» состоялся в Дубае
26 May 2019
2019 год объявлен в России «Годом Театра». Трудно представить современную культурную жизнь общества без театра, в котором органично синтезированы русский язык, литература, хореография, музыка и изобразительное искусство. Особую роль в развитии и воспитании молодого поколения, повышении образовательного и культурного уровня играют молодежные и детские театры. И, безусловно, театр способствует развитию и обогащению великого русского языка.
На протяжении многих лет театр является одним... Read More
Cannes Film Festival Winners
26 May 2019
The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival wrapped with jury president Alejandro González Iñárritu announcing the group’s unanimous decision to award the Palme d’Or to South Korean director Bong Joon-ho for his sly, politically charged “Parasite.” Following last year’s win for humanistic Japanese drama “Shoplifters,” the well-reviewed Asian thriller represents the yin to that film’s yang: the story of a lower-class family who try to improve their social situation by infiltrating a rich... Read More
Shawarmas are the Middle East's most tagged food on Instagram
23 May 2019
Shawarmas have officially gone global. The popular Arabic meat and vegetable sandwiches are the most tagged food from the region on Instagram around the world.
To date, the humble shawarma has been tagged an impressive 533,182 times – not taking spelling variations into account.
Pizza is the most shared dish on the 'Gram, with an impressive 39,403,430 tags under its cheesy belt. Also on the list are sushi (24,392,529 posts), pho (2,412,928 posts), kimchi (1,558,017 posts) and... Read More
Prada is the latest fashion house to go fur free
23 May 2019
Fur is a big part of Italian fashion culture. It is a sign of wealth, a marker of style and, despite the oft-warm climate, Romans, Florentines and Milanese rarely miss a chance to shrug a fox fur or mink over their shoulders.
Yet seemingly, times they are a-changing. Prada, the brand famous for it’s cerebral approach – designer Miuccia Prada likes to make her customers think – has just announced it will be ditching fur from its spring summer 2020 collections.
With this move... Read More
Amadeus: The 8 travel trends you need to know for 2019
23 May 2019
The global travel industry is experiencing a fundamental change to the way in which travel is sold and how the traveler is served. At Amadeus, we actively observe travel trends so our customers and partners, and ourselves, can innovate and create better journeys for all.
As we continue to shape the future of travel in the long term, we’ve identified eight trends we’re looking at for 2019:
1. Personalization will remain a top priority for all areas of the travel industry
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Construction of Expo 2020 three Thematic Districts is now completed
22 May 2019
Construction of Expo 2020 Dubai’s petal-shaped Thematic Districts is now complete, marking one of the most significant milestones on the road to welcoming the world to the UAE for 173 days of fun, creativity and inspiration.
More than 100 million working hours have now gone into developing the site, including the completion of all shell and core works for the Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability Districts. Final building completion certificates have been... Read More
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