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Fire breaks out at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral (Video)

16 Apr 2019

Notre-Dame Cathedral went up in flames on Monday in a roaring blaze that devastated the Parisian landmark, one of France's most visited places.

Flames burst through the roof of the centuries-old cathedral and quickly engulfed the spire, which collapsed.

A huge plume of smoke wafted across the city and ash fell over a large area.

"Everything is collapsing," a police officer near the scene said as the entire roof of the cathedral continued to burn.

Firefighters... Read More

World's biggest plane makes first flight (Video)

15 Apr 2019

The world's largest aircraft took off over the Mojave Desert in California on Saturday, the first flight for the carbon-composite plane built by Stratolaunch Systems, started by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, as the company enters the lucrative private space market.

The white aircraft called Roc, which has a wingspan the length of an American football field and is powered by six engines on a twin fuselage, took to the air shortly before 7am Pacific time (14.00 GMT) and stayed... Read More

Free two-night getaway in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways

15 Apr 2019

Etihad Airways is inviting travellers flying through Abu Dhabi to enjoy a free stopover in the capital of the UAE, as part of a landmark global promotion launching today.

Abu Dhabi is a vibrant and diverse city offering visitors the chance to explore cultural highlights, impressive architecture, world-class theme parks as well as striking beaches and desert landscapes. The city appeals to solo travelers and couples in search of unique travel experiences as well as families looking to... Read More

Watch the British Army meet the Night Watch from Game of Thrones (Video)

15 Apr 2019

Who would win in a fight between the British Army and the Night Watch?

We'll never know, but the two forces just came eye-to-eye at the Tower of London.

The video, promoting Game of Thrones Season 8, features the Coldstream Guards oom-pah-pahing the show's stirring theme tune.

A dozen members of the Night Guard then shamble into view. They jeer at the proper... Read More

Major coral reef garden project launched in Fujairah

15 Apr 2019

A massive coral reef garden the size of 60 football stadiums is to be created in the UAE - and is set to drive up eco tourism while safeguarding vital marine life.

Work is under way on the Fujairah Cultured Coral Reef Gardens, the largest project of its kind in the country, which will include the cultivation of 1.5 million coral reef colonies over the next five years and will span 300,000 square metres, helping to provide a boost to food security efforts.

The ambitious project... Read More

The Annual School Ratings For 2018/2019 Have Been Revealed

14 Apr 2019

The highly-anticipated annual KHDA ratings are in.

Judged by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the appraisals of Dubai's private schools determine school fees and give parents an overview of the entire private school network.

This year the reports have been published earlier than usual to allow parents extra time to choose schools, and on the positive side; 18 schools have improved their rating with an impressive four moving from 'very good' to 'outstanding'.

AED5 billion project on Jubail Island launched in Abu Dhabi

10 Apr 2019

WAM -- A new AED5 billion project developed across 400 hectares on Jubail Island marked its official launch in the UAE capital.

Set to feature six investment zone villages – Marafaa Al Jubail, Nad Al Dhabi, Seef Al Jubail, Ain Al Maha, Souk Al Jubail and Bed’a Al Jubail, Jubail Island is strategically located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.

Jubail Island offers plots ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 sq m as well as villas ranging in size from 300 to 1,200 sq m.

UAE backs China’s One Belt One Road Initiative at Annual Investment Meeting

10 Apr 2019

WAM -- The UAE is set to play a big role in China’s One Belt and One Road Project, as stated on the sidelines of Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which runs until the 10th of April in Dubai. The 9th edition of AIM brought to focus several investments and projects associated with the initiative.

Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade, UAE Ministry of Economy said, "The UAE is proud to host this forum as a testament of our strong economic and trade ties with China. The trade... Read More

First Edition of New Dubai Home Festival to be held from 18 April to 1 May 2019

09 Apr 2019

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 April 2019: Celebrating the very best of the emirate’s homeware offering, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced the inaugural Dubai Home Festival (DHF) will run from Thursday 18 April to Wednesday 1 May and give interiors fans the perfect opportunity to shop. Showcasing Dubai as the hub of homeware in the Middle East, the citywide event will feature an array of unmissable home furnishing sales, exclusive promotions, events and life-... Read More

Annual Investment Meeting opens with main focus on FDI

09 Apr 2019

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and in the presence of Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2019 opened on Monday, 8th April. The 9th edition of the world’s biggest platform for foreign direct investment (FDI) will run until 10th of April in Dubai under the theme ‘Mapping the Future of FDI: Enriching World... Read More