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flydubai’s inaugural flight lands in Kozhikode

04 Feb 2019

Dubai-based flydubai marked its inaugural flight to Kozhikode in Kerala, India on 01 February 2019. The airline is operating flights three times a week connecting Dubai International (DXB) to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ). With this launch, flydubai now offers 30 weekly flights to and from Dubai to eight destinations in India.

On the launch of operations, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “as the first Dubai-based carrier... Read More

Pope Francis lands in Abu Dhabi for historic first Gulf trip (Video)

04 Feb 2019

The National -- Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to begin a historic three-day visit in what was the first by a leader of the Roman Catholic Church to the Arabian Peninsula.

He touched down in his “Shepherd One” aircraft – an Alitalia Boeing B777 on which The National was aboard – at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport at 9.47 p.m. local time where he was greeted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and then... Read More

We are bound by our humanity: Sheikh Mohammad on Pope's visit

03 Feb 2019

Gulf News -- His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed the visit to the United Arab Emirates by Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, beginning Sunday.

In a statement issued on the eve of the Pope’s visit on Saturday, Shaikh Mohammad said: “We welcome the visit of Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, to the UAE. We, as UAE leadership and people, are looking forward to this historic visit... Read More

Mother of the Nation Festival Returns to Abu Dhabi on March 12

03 Feb 2019

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the fourth edition of the Mother of the Nation Festival (MOTN) will return to the UAE capital from 12th to 23th March 2019, in conjunction with the Special Olympics World Games, which is taking place from 14 to 21 March. More than 7,500 athletes from 192 countries are set to participate in the Games, which are being held in the Middle East and North Africa region for the first time.

Khalifa confers Zayed II Order on ambassador of Kazakhstan

02 Feb 2019

WAM -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on Kairat Lama Sharif, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UAE, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure and his contribution to the development and strengthening of friendly relations and co-operation between the two friendly countries.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, presented the Order to the ambassador... Read More

10 selected places to visit for celebrating Chinese New Year in UAE

31 Jan 2019

Dubai Mall

Discovering authentic China Art with exciting arts & crafts workshops, traditional games and live performances is a good choice in Dubai Mall. The series of activities will continue till February 10.

Mall of Emirates

Mall of Emirates will hold four 15-minute shows daily till February 14. Amazing performances will... Read More

RTA launches daily bus service to Muscat from Dubai

31 Jan 2019

You can now hop on to a Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) bus for a trip to Muscat for as little as Dh55.

On Monday, the RTA in partnership with Mwasalat, Oman’s national transport company, launched three daily trips to Muscat.

The one way journey lasts six hours and costs Dh55, while the return ticket costs just Dh90.

Passengers can embark on the trip from three locations in Dubai, starting from, Abu Hail Metro Station, Dubai Airport Terminal 2 and Rashidiya Metro... Read More

Dubai Food Festival returns on February 21

31 Jan 2019

The annual Dubai Food Festival (DFF), featuring 17 days of food-related activities across the city, will kick off on February 21.

The festival, which runs until March 9th, will celebrate and enhance Dubai’s position as the food capital not only in the region, but also on the international gastronomy scene, promoting the diversity and creativity of the city’s culinary offering drawn from the UAE and the cultures of over 200 nationalities in the city. It will also celebrate the essence... Read More

Go Asian for Valentine’s Day dinner

30 Jan 2019

On Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to a hearty dinner at Toshi, the signature Pan Asian restaurant at Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights.

Toshi will offer a Valentine- themed Asian buffet spread of specialty dishes from Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Korea and Vietnam from 7:00pm until 11:00pm on 14th February for AED199 per person with water and soft beverages and AED299 per person with three hours of free-flowing drinks.

Couples will... Read More

Millennium Atria Business Bay to open on February 14

30 Jan 2019

The Millennium Atria Business Bay will open its door on 14 February 2019.

General Manager Christian Palacin made the announcement during a media tour last week when several members of the UAE media had a sneak peek of the 347-room hotel apartments and were given a preview of the rooms, dining outlets and facilities including the infinity pool and gym located on the 25th Floor.

Millennium Atria Business Bay will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedrooms, and duplex apartments... Read More