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Dubai's St Regis is now called Habtoor Palace

31 Jul 2018

The St Regis Dubai, in Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road, has been renamed Habtoor Palace.

Pictures circulating on social media show the new signage on the former St Regis, and also highlight the absence of the large 'W' sign on what used to be the W Dubai Habtoor City.

The move comes after US hospitality major Marriott International, the largest international hotel operator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), handed over its operations to Al Habtoor Group properties, the... Read More

Dust storm causes 1,000 road accidents in Dubai

31 Jul 2018

More than 1,000 road accidents have been recorded in Dubai since the start of the week as the UAE has been engulfed in a heavy dust storm.

Dubai police’s control room received around 16,000 emergency calls, with poor visibility leading to dangerous driving conditions.

On Sunday, there were 631 accidents, including 12 major crashes, and a further 413 on Monday, largely during the early morning hours.

Traffic patrols have been stepped up on highways and internal roads,... Read More

Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team paid for operations to sabotage rivals -report

30 Jul 2018

Qatar’s World Cup bid team for the 2022 tournament broke FIFA rules by running secret operations to sabotage rivals, according to reports.

UK publication The Sunday Times cited leaked emails from a whistleblower as confirming the Qatari team had paid a public relations firm and former CIA agents to distribute fake news about opposing bids from the United States and Australia.

The campaign included recruiting influential people from within the two countries to attack their own... Read More

Turkmenistan Airlines resumes twice weekly flights to Abu Dhabi

30 Jul 2018

Turkmenistan Airlines has resumed biweekly flights to Abu Dhabi, it was announced on Sunday.

The direct flights between Ashgabat International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport, which began last month, will operate every Friday and Sunday.

Turkmenistan Airlines will operate the route using its Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a business and economy configuration.

On Fridays, Flight 825 will depart Ashgabat International Airport at 1pm, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 3.... Read More

Breaking News: Swatch Group to Leave Baselworld Fair in 2019

30 Jul 2018

Switzerland’s biggest watch and jewellery fair will see its biggest exhibitor depart next year, according to NZZ am Sonntag, the weekend edition of Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

Swatch Group chief executive Nick Hayek told the paper Baselworld was no longer relevant or useful, given that the watch business has become “more transparent, faster-paced and more spontaneous”. Mr Hayek was pointed in his criticism of the fair, saying “We are not here to amortise the expensive... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid raises prize fund for Dubai World Cup race to Dh44 million

29 Jul 2018

One of the most lucrative horse races on the planet just got even richer - after the total jackpot for the next Dubai World Cup was increased to Dh129 million.

Some of the best riders around will be jockeying for top position at Meydan Racecourse once again on March 30, 2019, with the main race of the prestigious card now attracting a massive Dh44 million prize - up from just over Dh36.5m for this year's race.

The total jackpot for the day of racing action will swell to Dh129m... Read More

Real flight simulator now in Dubai

29 Jul 2018

The Dream Aero Company was founded in 2012 in St. Petersburg and brings together an international team of professionals in Russia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and China in the field of entertainment services.

Visitors get into the exact copy of the cockpit of the Boeing 737NG. They have the opportunity to take the pilot's seat and to feel like the aircraft captain. Simulation of flights in the difficult weather conditions or modelling of the non-standard situations can... Read More

The first ever fully automated hotel opened in China

29 Jul 2018

Smart LYZ, a Shenzhen-based company focused on developing AI technology and smart hotels, opened the first ever fully automated hotel in Chengdu, Sichuan. Smart LYZ is a perfect blend of technology and hospitality. The hotel is nothing short of heaven for those who are tired of clueless hotel staff, saving them the burden of unmans interaction right from check-in to check-out. Although there are no security guards employed by the hotel, it is not something to worry about. Anyone who has not... Read More

Stolen Dh73 million diamond recovered after Dubai Police operation (Video)

28 Jul 2018

A rare blue diamond worth Dh73 million ($20 million) that was stolen by a transport vehicle worker has been recovered by Dubai Police.

The thief planned to smuggle the precious stone out of the country in his shoe before being foiled by officers.

The 9.33 carat gem was stolen from the safe of a vehicle while in transit. Officers said they believed the thief had been plotting the crime for several weeks.

Investigators combed through more than 8,000 hours of surveillance... Read More

Ministry of Community Development Supports 865 Families with Marriage Grants Worth AED 60 million in H1 2018

28 Jul 2018

The Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) supported 865 Emirati families with marriage grants over AED60 million in H1 2018. The Ministry’s mandate involves developing and implementing policies, legislation and initiatives that contribute to the formation of happy and stable families in a positive community environment.

Since the enactment of the Federal Law No. (47) of 1992, MOCD disbursed more than 65,000 marriage grants. With the current high uptake, it is expected that the... Read More