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Studio M Arabian Plaza’s grand opening marks Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA’s first mid-market property in UAE

04 Dec 2018

Studio M Arabian Plaza, the first Studio M in the Middle East region and the first property to be introduced under the ‘M collection’ portfolio under Millennium Hotels & Resorts in the UAE, opened its doors on 1st December, 2018. With a total inventory of 323 hotel rooms and serviced apartments, the three-star property is perfect for tech-savvy travellers and long-term guests looking for a fusion of function and comfort. The property also features two food and beverage outlets, meeting... Read More

A Soaring Display of Unity: UAE carriers join hands to celebrate the legacy of Sheikh Zayed (Video)

04 Dec 2018

On 2 December 2018 Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison today to celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, as well as commemorate the legacy and values of HH Sheikh Zayed. The late founding father of the UAE dedicated his life and leadership to unify and shape a better collective future for the nation, and today’s formation flight is a soaring display of unity as all four carriers showcase the UAE’s aviation success story to the nation and world.... Read More

UAE airlines join hands to celebrate the UAE National Day and legacy of Sheikh Zayed (Video)

03 Dec 2018

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison on December 2, to celebrate the UAE's 47th National Day, as well as commemorate the legacy and values of late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The late founding father of the UAE dedicated his life and leadership to unify and shape a better collective future for the nation, and today's formation flight is a soaring display of unity as all four carriers showcase the UAE's aviation success story to the nation... Read More

UAE passport ranked most powerful globally

03 Dec 2018

The UAE now has the world's most powerful passport, achieving the top ranking on Saturday in an achievement hailed as a tribute to the legacy of the Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, and the country's diplomacy.

The number 1 spot in the global Passport Index was achieved just as the UAE celebrates it 47th National Day and its achievements since 1971.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed the news, saying in a tweet that the world "opens its doors... Read More

Al Bustan Centre and Residence pays tribute to the brave sons on Commemoration Day

29 Nov 2018

The senior management, hotel staff and the shopping mall tenants at Al Bustan Centre and Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, joined the nation by observing a minute’s silent prayer from 11:30 am to 11:31 am to honor the sacrifices of the countrymen who offered their lives and blood on the battlegrounds.

Post the silent prayer, the UAE country flag was hoisted high and the national anthem was played.

Moussa El Hayek, Chief... Read More

UAE falls silent to honour the country's heroes

29 Nov 2018

Ministries, schools and offices observed a minute’s silence on Thursday to honour Emiratis who have died while serving their country.

Ceremonies for Commemoration Day, which usually falls on November 30 but is being marked a day early, took place across the UAE.

The day began with the lowering of the national flag at 8am.

A minute’s silent prayer was observed from 11.30am to 11.31am, which was followed by the raising of the flag and the national anthem.

The first... Read More

Commemorative Coins and Currency in honor of the Founding Father on the 47th National Day

29 Nov 2018

H.E. Mubarak Rashid Al Mansouri, Governor of CBUAE, stated: “It is very important to commemorate the Zayed Centenary and recognise his essential contribution to the rise and progress of the UAE. H.E. also added: “These commemorative editions reflect the spirit of the UAE’s and highlight the people’s loyalty to its founding father.”

The Central Bank will issue 5000 silver commemorative coins weighing 60 grams. The front side of the coin will feature the logo and the “Year of Zayed -... Read More

CB UAE signs Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus

29 Nov 2018

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an arrangement for sharing of supervisory information and enhancing of cooperation in the area of banking supervision. The MoU was signed by H.E Mohammed Ali bin Zayed, Deputy Governor of CBUAE and H.E Dmitry Lapko, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the NBRB.

The MoU sets out an agreement for the two parties to cooperate closely in... Read More

Emirates Skywards rolls out offer to fast track tier status

28 Nov 2018

Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can now achieve their next Emirates Skywards tier faster thanks to an exciting new offer to earn up to double Tier Miles on flights.

The offer is valid for eligible tickets booked between 26 November and 03 December 2018 (both days inclusive) for travel on Emirates or flydubai flights between 26 November 2018 and 31 March 2019. To be eligible for the promotion, customers must... Read More

Touchdown on Mars! NASA's InSight lands to peer inside the Red Planet (Video)

27 Nov 2018

After a six-month journey across hundreds of millions of miles of deep space, NASA's InSight spacecraft—a mission nearly ten years and close to $1 billion in the making—landed successfully on the surface of Mars on Monday, touching down on the planet's surface just a few minutes before 12:00 pm PT.

In the final moments of the spacecraft’s descent, the mission control room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was silent as updates on InSight's status blared over the PA system: "Altitude... Read More