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Investments to UAE expected to rise by 20% in 2019

07 Apr 2019

WAM -- The UAE Government’s new foreign direct investment, FDI, law passed in 2018 could accelerate FDI flows by up to 20 percent this year, from the eight percent average growth rate, as per the recent estimates of the Ministry of Economy.

The landmark law is predicted to further strengthen the already business-friendly climate in the country.

The law is going to take a prominent spot in the upcoming global FDI discussions at the Annual Investment Meeting 2019 in Dubai... Read More

Marvel at the Burj Khalifa: world's tallest building lights up with the Avengers

04 Apr 2019

The Avengers have assembled on the tallest building in the world.

Avengers: Endgame hits cinema screens in the UAE on Wednesday, April 24, and last night the superhero squad went up in lights on the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai.

The globe's tallest tower went full LED blue to celebrate the Marvel movie, with Thor front and centre, Captain Marvel on top and then Tony Stark and what looks like Captain America (or it could potentially be Peter 'Spiderman' Parker) hanging out... Read More

Ras Al Khaimah makes 'noteworthy strides', says World Bank report

04 Apr 2019

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has made "noteworthy strides" in ease of doing business, a World Bank report has noted.

According to the 'Doing Business 2019 in Ras Al Khaimah' report, the emirate has shown "significant improvement" as a result of reforms introduced by federal authorities in four areas: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, registering property and enforcing contracts.

This report is the third Subnational 'Doing Business' benchmarking in the... Read More

Захра Лари высказалась о соперничестве между Медведевой и Загитовой

04 Apr 2019

Фигуристка из Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов Захра Лари в интервью RT высказалась о противостоянии двух российских фигуристок Алины Загитовой и Евгении Медведевой, сообщает РИА Новости.

"Здоровая конкуренция всегда идёт только на пользу, даже если за пределами катка эти люди кажутся хорошими друзьями. Иначе у тебя просто не будет стимула выкладываться на полную. Поэтому я считаю, что они подталкивают друг друга вперёд". - заявила спортсменка.

Лари также призналась, что ей ближе... Read More

17 centuries in language, culture chronicled in 'Historical Arabic Language Dictionary'

03 Apr 2019

WAM -- The Emirate of Sharjah will undertake a first-of-its-kind project, compiling the 'Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language'. The dictionary will examine 17 centuries of development in the Arabic language, as well as Arab culture.

The project was announced the Arabic Language and Culture Festival in Milan, by Sharjah's Arabic Language Academy Secretary-General, Dr. Mohamed Safi Al Mosteghanemi.

In a statement, Dr. Al Mosteghanemi, revealed that the project is underway... Read More

Emirates wins Best First Class at 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines

03 Apr 2019

Emirates has been awarded Best First Class in the world at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® awards for Airlines. The airline also clinched several other awards including Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best First Class Middle East and nabbed the overall Travelers' Choice Major Airline honour for the Middle East. TripAdvisor has awarded the world’s top carriers based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for airlines by TripAdvisor flyers, gathered over a 12-... Read More

Helen Mirren and Richard Gere voted celebs who have aged the best

02 Apr 2019

Dame Helen Mirren (73), the British actress is best known for her amazing role in “The Queen”, beat Queen Elizabeth herself to the top spot. The actress, who is also a brand ambassador for L’Oreal is oft held up as a hotter older woman. In fact, a famous bikini shot of Mirren wearing a bikini at the age of 65 went viral. Most recently Mirren has been praised for taking a no-make-up selfie the night before the 2018 Oscars with the caption “Oscar night before”.

Queen Elizabeth obviously... Read More

UAE Cabinet approves new provisions for sponsoring expat family members

02 Apr 2019

WAM -- The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend provisions of the resolution on sponsoring of foreign workers to their families in the country.

According to a statement by the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, the amended provisions now indicate "income" as a requirement for sponsoring family members, as opposed to the previously listed "professions" which allowed workers to sponsor their families. The amendment is in line with international developments and accordance with... Read More

The new Bulgari Le Gemme Musk Trilogy collection (Video)

02 Apr 2019

The latest Musk trilogy from Bvlgari Perfumes is referred to as a quest of new olfactive fields and is section of Bulgari’s Le Gemme collection. A haute parfumerie range stimulated by the world of haute joaillerie. Designs so far include the ranges of the original Le Gemme (2014); Le Gemme Imperiali (2016); Le Gemme Orientali (2016); Le Gemme Reali (2018); and Le Gemme Masculine (2016) ranges.

The Musk trilogy is described as an exploration of new olfactive territories created by... Read More

Etihad Guest members can now use miles to bid on upgrades

02 Apr 2019

Etihad Airways has enhanced its upgrade system, enabling customers to now use Etihad Guest Miles as a form of payment to bid for a premium seat in a higher cabin.

The new function will give customers the choice to bid on their upgrades using miles in addition to the existing credit card option. Guests will be able to see real-time notifications of their bid displayed on their screen, allowing two or more individual bids at the same time. Regular email and SMS... Read More