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Meet the 10 ambitious Arab women who star in Chopard's latest campaign
08 Sep 2018
Swiss maison Chopard has chosen 10 Arab women to star in its latest Happy Hearts campaign. The selected women display a mix of passion, success and ambition in the region, according to Chopard’s co-president Caroline Scheufele, who says: “If I were to associate Chopard with a motif, it would be a big heart because there is a family behind it.”
Happy Hearts is one of Chopard’s most endearing jewellery lines, with the precious heart motifs - seen on all the women who star in this... Read More
Burberry ends bonfire of the luxuries, use of real fur in social shift
06 Sep 2018
It admitted in July to destroying 28.6 million pounds ($37 million) of unwanted items in a single year to prevent them being sold at below market prices and devaluing the brand.
This cast a light on waste in the fashion industry - both luxury and mass market - just a few months after the owner of Cartier and Montblanc admitted to having to buy back their own watches from dealers to prevent overstocking.
Burberry also said on Thursday it would follow the likes of Versace, Gucci... Read More
Toyota recalls more than 1 million vehicles over fire risk
06 Sep 2018
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling over one million Prius and C-HR crossover sport-utility vehicles globally to repair a portion of the electrical system that could cause a fire. The problematic wiring harness is associated with the vehicle's hybrid power unit, and vibrations and accumulating dirt can wear down the harness insulation at the connection point. In time, there is a possibility of an electrical short, creating a fire risk.
No fires have been reported, but the company says one... Read More
Emirates Dubai to New York flight: three passengers and seven crew taken ill (Video)
06 Sep 2018
New York, 5 September, The National
An Emirates Airline flight from Dubai was kept isolated at John F Kennedy Airport in New York on Wednesday after reports that a number of passengers on board were sick.
Three passengers and seven crew members on flight EK203 have been transferred to hospital for evaluation and further medical treatment, Emirates said in a statement.
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flydubai reports half-year financial results for 2018
05 Sep 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Total revenue increased to AED 2.8 billion (USD 761 million) for the six-month period; an increase of 10.4% compared to the same period last year RPKM[1] grew by 6.5% compared to the same period in the first half of last year Reports loss of AED 316.8 million (USD 86.3 million) for the period ending 30 June 2018 A price impact of AED 175 million due to a 35% increase in the Average Brent Crude Oil prices compared to the same period last year Passenger... Read More
Dubai set to be maritime tourism hub in region
05 Sep 2018
It has been a dream of many to take a cruise around the world, and see the various places that they have only dreamed or heard of before.
Now, with the work that is being done at various ports across the UAE, and especially in Dubai, experts say that the country is sure to earn a top spot on an international list of must see cruise destinations.
Samir Hamadeh, general manager of Alpha Destination Management, told Khaleej Times that cruise tourism is one of the fastest-growing... Read More
“BVLGARI. Tribute to Femininity. Magnificent Roman Jewels” exhibition will be hold Kremlin Museums
04 Sep 2018
For the first time in Russia, the Moscow Kremlin Museums will hold a retrospective exhibition, presenting pieces of high jewellery art by world-known Italian Maison BVLGARI, which history dates back more than a hundred and thirty years. Over four hundred unique pieces of high-end jewellery from the Bulgari Heritage Collection, as well as pieces from the private collections from around the globe, will be on display at two exhibition halls of the Kremlin museums — the Exhibition Hall of the... Read More
Al Hijri New Year holiday announced for UAE public sector
04 Sep 2018
Public sector workers in the UAE will have a holiday on Thursday September 13, the Cabinet announced on Monday.
Al Hijri New Year is expected to fall on Tuesday September 11 and run into Wednesday, which will be working days.
The occasion does not involve public celebrations or events.
It is considered to be a day dedicated to faith, and a time when Muslims honour the beginning of Islam and reflect on the passage of time.
Hotels and bars are asked to refrain from... Read More
UAE reveals names of first two astronauts
04 Sep 2018
The UAE has released the names of the country's first two astronauts – one of whom will blast into space next year.
Sultan Saif Al Neyadi (Left), a doctor of information technology, and Hazza Al Mansouri, a military pilot, will be sent to Russia for advanced training before next year's mission.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy... Read More
Omega 'Her Time' Exhibit Opens in St. Petersburg (Video)
03 Sep 2018
OMEGA's well-travelled showcase of women's watchmaking was launched with signature OMEGA style at a special cocktail party and dinner attended by international guests and media, as well as Oscar-winner and OMEGA ambassador Nicole Kidman. It was the third "Her Time" launch for the talented actress, who is often seen on the red carpet wearing the kind of vintage OMEGA timepiece celebrated in the exhibition.
The Marble Palace, one of St. Petersburg’s most stunning structures and one that... Read More
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