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Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi set to Open 25th of July 2018 on Yas Island

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi set to Open 25th of July 2018 on Yas Island

18 Apr 2018

Miral, Abu Dhabi's creator of destinations, announced today that Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, an indoor theme park will open its doors to the public on 25th of July 2018. When the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi opens this Summer, it will feature six immersive lands including DC’s Metropolis and Gotham City, as well as Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros. Plaza. Tickets available now at www.wbworld.com. 

 

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Dubai Chamber delegation explores opportinities in Chengdu-Dubai Business Forum 2018

Dubai Chamber delegation explores opportinities in Chengdu-Dubai Business Forum 2018

18 Apr 2018

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a trade mission to Chengdu where delegates explored prospects for boosting economic cooperation between Dubai and China’s Sichuan Province.

 

The Chamber-led delegation, represented by top UAE government officials and business leaders, participated in the Chengdu-Dubai Business Forum 2018 during their visit which coincided with the Chengdu Dubai International Cup.

 

UAE delegates held several meeting... Read More

Abu Dhabi Hyperloop route announced following Aldar agreement

Abu Dhabi Hyperloop route announced following Aldar agreement

18 Apr 2018

A new partnership between Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and Aldar Developers has been made to connect the new Al Ghadeer community near the Dubai border with Yas Island and other routes by 2020.

The announcement was made at property exhibition Cityscape at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Wednesday.

Details of specific routes have not yet been announced, but it is understood an airport link is being considered via a 10km track.

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First One&Only urban resort in Dubai to open in 2020

First One&Only urban resort in Dubai to open in 2020

18 Apr 2018

Kerzner International, the global resort operator and developer, on Tuesday announced the expansion of its One&Only brand portfolio with the launch of first urban resort in Dubai, as it banks on the continued growth of the emirate’s hospitality and tourism sectors.

One&Only One Za’abeel, the ultra-luxury resort, in heart of Dubai, is expected to open doors for business towards the end of 2020 and will complement the One&Only’s beach resort offerings in Dubai, Kerzner chief... Read More

God of War approved for UAE release (Video)

God of War approved for UAE release (Video)

18 Apr 2018

Gamers in the UAE, rejoice. For the first time, Sony PlayStation exclusive God of War will be released in the country. The UAE’s National Media Council has approved the game, even though earlier iterations were banned.

The first God of War video game was released in 2005 on PlayStation 2. However, it was banned after residents complained that there was offensive material in regards to religion as well as sexual scenes in the game. Until the latest move, the previous seven games were... Read More

Twitter down: UAE and worldwide disruptions on social media platform

Twitter down: UAE and worldwide disruptions on social media platform

17 Apr 2018

Twitter users in the UAE on Tuesday were confronted with a bright blue screen and a message reading: Something is technically wrong.

The social media platform stopped working at 5.50pm (2.50pm GMT) before coming back online eight minutes later.

It is not yet clear what exactly went wrong, but it went offline for users around the world.

Over 6,500 users had complained about the disruption, according to Down Detector, a site that picks up on these sorts of fails.

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Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase projects from different emirates

Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase projects from different emirates

17 Apr 2018

More than 100 real estate developers are expected to showcase projects at the Cityscape Global exhibition in Abu Dhabi this week, as recovering oil prices and slower rate of price declines rejuvenates investor sentiment.

“We are confident that the attendance figure will exceed last year’s 17,549 participants,” Carlo Schembri, exhibition manager at the annual conference that takes place in Abu Dhabi from 17-19 April, and in Dubai later this year, told The National.

“A... Read More

flydubai marks Africa expansion with Kinshasa inaugural

flydubai marks Africa expansion with Kinshasa inaugural

16 Apr 2018

Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight touched down yesterday at N'djili Airport (Kinshasa International Airport - FIH).  flydubai will operate daily flights to N’djili Airport with an enroute stop in Entebbe.

flydubai is the first national carrier for the UAE to create direct air links to the Congolese capital, Kinshasa and with the start of the service sees its comprehensive network in Africa grow to 13 destinations in 10 countries.

With the start of flights to Kinshasa... Read More

Caesars Palace resort set to open in Dubai

Caesars Palace resort set to open in Dubai

16 Apr 2018

Caesars Palace is world famous for hosting some of the biggest boxing bouts in history and one of the most popular casinos on the Las Vegas strip.

And now the company behind that glamour and success is bringing a taste of the big time to Dubai, as a second Caesars Palace is planned for the Bluewaters Island development off Jumeirah Beach Residence.

A partnership between Meraas and Caesars Entertainment will bring two luxury hotels, a conference centre and beach club to the... Read More

Pele and Marcello Lippi lead football greats in Match of Friendship in Dubai (Video)

Pele and Marcello Lippi lead football greats in Match of Friendship in Dubai (Video)

16 Apr 2018

Some of the biggest names in football were in Dubai on Sunday to compete in Hublot's Match of Friendship as the countdown to the 2018 Fifa World Cup continues.

With 60 days to go until the tournament in Russia, the two teams, one led by Brazil legend Pele and the other by Italy's World Cup-winning manager Marcello Lippi, competed on a specially constructed pitch at the Dubai Opera Hanging Garden.

Pele's team comprised goalkeeper Dida, a 2002 World Cup winner, former Ireland... Read More

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