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“Rembrandt, Vermeer & the Dutch Golden Age Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection and the Musée du Louvre” exhibition will open at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 14 February 2019
27 Jan 2019
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s first 2019 international exhibition, Rembrandt, Vermeer & the Dutch Golden Age: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection and the Musée du Louvre, will bring together paintings and drawings by Dutch masters Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer and their contemporaries. Opening on 14 February 2019, the exhibition will survey Rembrandt’s artistic journey in Leiden and Amsterdam and his relationships with rivals and peers, including Johannes Vermeer, Jan Lievens, Ferdinand... Read More
Mark Zuckerberg to merge WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
26 Jan 2019
The National -- It seems Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's chief executive, has plans to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, reports The New York Times. The publication, which spoke to four people involved, who wished to remain anonymous due to the project's confidential nature, said it's Zuckerberg's way of asserting his "control over the company's divisions at a time when his business has been battered by scandal".
What does this mean for us?Don't worry, this doesn't... Read More
UAE and Ali Mabkhout stun Australia to reach Asian Cup semi-finals (Video)
26 Jan 2019
Hosts UAE upset defending champions Australia on Friday night to book a place in the Asian Cup semi-final.
The home side, who came into the match at Al Ain’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium as underdogs, triumphed 1-0 in the last-eight encounter, when Ali Mabkhout capitalised on a Milos Degenek mistake midway through the second half. Ultimately the winner, it marked Mabkhout’s fourth goal of the tournament.
Alberto Zaccheroni’s men now face Qatar on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi for a spot in... Read More
Blue Flags fly above Dubai beaches to show quality
24 Jan 2019
Blue flags will fly from beaches across Dubai after many met international environmental standards on cleanliness, some for the first time.
Globally recognised flags to mark a beach’s quality and a haven for safe swimming are now in place at Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3 beaches and Umm Suqeim 1 and 2 beaches.
The approval was granted by the Foundation for Economic Education for one season.
Beaches are regularly assessed to see if they meet strict criteria on water quality,... Read More
Karl Lagerfeld misses the Chanel final bow for the first time
24 Jan 2019
Haute couture is undoubtedly the high point of the fashion season, and the pinnacle of excellence, creativity and skill. Of the few select houses with the ability to produce couture, Chanel is the oldest still in existence, and the de facto focal point of the twice yearly, three-day couture event in Paris.
With its elaborate stages and sublime collections, Chanel is famous for its runway shows, and the audience eagerly awaits the customary bow from Karl Lagerfeld at the end of each.... Read More
Emirates announces network updates for 2019
23 Jan 2019
Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in April and May 2019, and to respond to global travel demand trends. The airline also outlined its fleet plans for the year.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said: “At Emirates, we pride ourselves on being a customer-focused airline with a commercially-driven business model. We invest in a modern and efficient... Read More
Oscar nominations 2019: the list of nominees
23 Jan 2019
The 2019 Oscars might not have a host, but the show will go on.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, a.k.a. the Oscars, on January 22.
Roma and The Favourite lead the pack, with 10 nominations each. The two films will go up against one another in the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay categories.
The Best Picture category has eight nominees for 2019. Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book, two... Read More
King Koil reaches a total investment of more than AED 50 million
21 Jan 2019
King Koil, one of the region's leading mattress makers, announced it has reached a total investment of more than AED 50 million at the end of 2018, following the launch of a new range of mattresses and pillows in the market.
Sundar Rajan, CEO of Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Company, said:”The market share of King Koil in the UAE is 60% of the UAE's premium mattress quota. To this day more than 50 million dirham has been invested, and this size will rise up to AED 55 million by 2020... Read More
UAE astronauts challenged to survive for days alone in Russian winter wilderness
21 Jan 2019
The UAE’s first astronauts are to be sent on a gruelling mission in sub-zero Russian winter temperatures as part of the next phase of their preparation for space.
Hazza Al Mansouri, 34, and Sultan Al Neyadi, 37, who were chosen last year from more than 4,000 applicants to be the first Emiratis to undergo astronaut training, are currently taking part in a rigorous programme at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, north-east of Moscow, Russia.
The next phase of that... Read More
Apophis asteroid could strike Earth in 2068, warn Russian scientists
21 Jan 2019
Named after the Ancient Egyptian god of evil, darkness and destruction, Apophis 99942 is expected to come within 37,600km (23,363 miles) of the Earth, just a tenth of the distance between our planet and the moon, in 2029.
Researchers from the Department of Celestial Mechanics at St. Petersburg State University have warned that the 370-meter-wide near-Earth orbit space rock could smash into the planet at a speed of 7.43km per second sometime in 2068. However, to be on track for such a... Read More
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