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Hollywood stars Stiller and Sarandon and Duchess of York give thumbs up to Grand Millennium Business Bay
11 Dec 2018
The Grand Millennium Business Bay, the newest property by the Millennium Hotels & Resorts was home to the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson and top Hollywood celebrities Ben Stiller, Susan Sarandon and Madeleine Stowe.
The stars have given their seal of approval to the 5-star property during their 3-day stay and praised its excellent service and luxurious facilities. The celebrities attended the Bover 1822 “Brilliant is Beautiful” gala which raised funds for both Artists for Peace... Read More
Abu Dhabi Police launches its very own Camel Patrol
11 Dec 2018
Police are going back to basics.
Akin to the traditional Bedouin way of travel, Abu Dhabi Police on Monday have integrated camels in the department of its special patrols unit in the criminal security section.
Maj Gen Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, confirmed the initiative was launched in tandem with celebrating Emirati heritage.
“Police have been trained in accordance with the standard of best practices to carry out their civic... Read More
Roman Catholics in the UAE can't wait to see the Pope and attend public mass
10 Dec 2018
A historic public mass is to be held in Abu Dhabi to mark the landmark visit of Pope Francis to the UAE in February.
Details about the location are still being worked out, but Paul Hinder, Catholic bishop for southern Arabia, said it will take place on the morning of February 5.
“Arrangements are being put in place to make it possible for a maximum of our faithful to participate in this historic event,” said Mr Hinder.
News of the mass that will be celebrated by the Pope... Read More
King Koil redefines style and comfort with its new premium sleeping products
10 Dec 2018
King Koil, one of the leading mattress brands in the region, today has introduced a new range of comfortable sleeping solutions designed for a good night’s sleep. Engineered for optimal comfort and support, the new mattress grades and pillows have been manufactured with premium, organic materials and innovative technologies to feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
The new mattress grades such as Eco Rest Mattress feature horsehair proven to have great hypoallergenic properties and raw... Read More
IBTM World Announces Premier Partner for 2019 event
10 Dec 2018
This is the first time in IBTM World’s 31-year history that it has taken on a Premier Partner. The agreement will allow DCT Abu Dhabi the opportunity to leverage its relationship with one of the industry’s best-known and most respected events, giving it access to a highly engaged global audience of meetings professionals.
Commenting on the news, Shane Hannam, Portfolio Director, said: “I’m excited to announce our first ever dedicated Premier Partner for IBTM World. We have an... Read More
flydubai relaunches flights to Chittagong
10 Dec 2018
Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Chittagong in Bangladesh. The relaunched service will begin on 20 January 2019 with daily flights.
Commenting on the recommencement of flights to Chittagong, Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President Commercial (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) at flydubai said, “We are delighted that flydubai is returning to Chittagong. It reaffirms our commitment to serving underserved destinations and with daily flights we look forward to... Read More
NASA InSight lander 'hears' Martian winds (Video)
09 Dec 2018
The sound of the wind on Mars \ has been captured for the first time by NASA’s InSight lander, which touched down on the red planet 10 days ago.
The agency’s jet propulsion laboratory (JPL) released audio clips of the alien wind on Friday evening. InSight collected the low-frequency rumblings during its first week of operations.
The wind is estimated to be blowing at between 10 and 15mph. These are the first sounds from Mars that are detectable by human ears, according to the... Read More
Miss Mexico Venessa Ponce De Leon crowned as Miss World 2018 (Video)
09 Dec 2018
The wait finally comes to an end. After Manushi Chhillar's beautiful reign as Miss World 2017, Miss Mexico Venessa Ponce De Leon has been crowned as Miss World 2018. After entering the Top 5, Miss Mexico won hearts with her beautiful smile and the off-shoulder ivory gown with fine silver embellished details. With our in-house beauty, Manushi passing the crown forward, the crowning moment was as glorious as we could imagine.
The show begins with a performance by Donel who performed to... Read More
China launches rover for first far side of the moon landing (Video)
09 Dec 2018
China launched a rover early on Saturday destined to land on the far side of the moon, a global first that would boost Beijing's ambitions to become a space superpower, state media said.
The Chang'e-4 lunar probe mission - named after the moon goddess in Chinese mythology - launched on a Long March 3B rocket from the southwestern Xichang launch centre at 2:23 am (1823 GMT), according to the official Xinhua news agency.
The blast-off marked the start of a long journey to the far... Read More
Colour me coral: Pantone announces colour of the year 2019
09 Dec 2018
Widely considered the leading authority on all things colour, Pantone has selected Living Coral as the shade of the new year. The vibrant yet mellow colour, which is peachy with a golden undertone, has a softer edge compared to 2018's rather more serious colour choice: Ultraviolet.
Typically, Pantone selects its shade of the year after analysing trends in the fields of fashion, film, home decor, art, travel and even sport. However, for 2019, the company has looked to our dependence... Read More
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