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Abu Dhabi to launch major medical tourism drive

18 Mar 2018

The National -- A major drive to bring more medical tourists to Abu Dhabi is to be made in the coming months.

A partnership with the Department of Health and the Department of Culture and Tourism will see a worldwide marketing campaign to establish the city as a centre for medical tourism, with world class institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre.

The campaign will highlight specific areas of medical excellence in areas like open... Read More

Ski-lift failure in Georgia sends people flying into the air (Video)

17 Mar 2018

A ski lift in the country of Georgia experienced a massive mechanical failure that appeared to dramatically increase its speed while going in reverse, which forced many of its passengers to jump before they were thrown into the air.

Dramatic video captured images of skiers being thrown off of a malfunctioning ski lift at a resort in the country of Georgia Friday.

Authorities said at least 10 people were injured when the ski lift at the Gudauri resort began running at high speed... Read More

Emirates flight attendant falls from parked plane in Uganda

17 Mar 2018

An Emirates cabin crew member fell from a parked plane at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda on Wednesday.

The woman fell after opening the emergency door of an Emirates aircraft which had safely landed and parked.

Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority said airport authorities "immediately engaged emergency procedures” and ordered an ambulance to rush the woman to a nearby medical centre, where she is currently undergoing treatment for her injuries.

An Emirates... Read More

Stephen Hawking: A man of mind-boggling achievements and defiance

15 Mar 2018

The National -- No scientist since Albert Einstein has achieved such celebrity as Professor Stephen Hawking. Renowned for tackling the deepest of cosmic mysteries despite profound physical challenges, he was the apotheosis of the ability of the human mind to transcend all bounds.

While in reality his scientific status falls well below his media image as the heir to Einstein, Hawking’s achievements remain mind-boggling.

As a young graduate student in the 1960s, he showed that... Read More

Price of essential groceries to be slashed

15 Mar 2018

The National -- The price of food items and most goods will fall by up to 50 per cent this month to coincide with the International Day of Happiness, the Ministry of Economy said.

“Prices will drop between 10 and 50 per cent on all food and household items,” said Dr Hashim Al Nuaimi, director of the Ministry’s consumer protection department.

“We reduced the price of around 7,500 commodities, especially food that is consumed in large quantities,” Dr Al Nuaimi told The National... Read More

Coach to launch ready-to-wear collection with Selena Gomez

15 Mar 2018

The National -- Global design house Coach is set to launch Selena Gomez’s first ready-to-wear collection, Coach x Selena Gomez, for autumn 2018.

The collection, designed by Gomez in collaboration with Coach’s creative director Stuart Vevers, will feature outerwear, ready-to-wear, handbags, small leather goods and other accessories.

The new collection follows Gomez’s first collaboration with Coach: the Selena Grace handbag and accessories last year.

"I always look forward... Read More

New rustic camping spot on Dubai's Jebel Ali beach

15 Mar 2018

The National -- While there are plenty of glittering five-star hotels in Dubai, a new spot in Jebel Ali is distinct due to its rustic and laid back vibe, and the fact it has guests sleeping in tents.

Banan Beach sits right on the water near the base of the Palm Jebel Ali, near the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and the Jebel Ali Kart Track.

You can visit the spot for the day, with beach access costing Dh100, or you can stay overnight, with tents sleeping two costing from Dh350 a night,... Read More

DAFZA signs MoU with Liaoning Chamber of Commerce UAE

14 Mar 2018

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), one of the UAE’s leading free zones, has announced a new strategic partnership with Liaoning Chamber of Commerce UAE. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will increase collaboration between the two organizations to help expand bilateral trade and create new business and investment opportunities with Liaoning province.

The MoU was signed by Nasser Al Madani, Assistant Director General at DAFZA and Yewei Fan, President of Liaoning... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Vladimir Putin discuss relations between UAE and Russia

14 Mar 2018

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed friendship and co-operation between the two countries in a telephone conversation on Monday night.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them in the interest of their countries, as well as means of promoting economic, investment and trade aspects between the UAE and Russia, state news agency Wam reported... Read More

Abu Dhabi most secure destination for travellers

14 Mar 2018

Khaleej Times -- The emirate has won accolades in the best 'personal security' category in the Destination Satisfaction Index (DSI) during the ITB Berlin, which took place from March 7-11.

ITB is one of the most prestigious travel trade fairs in the world, attracting thousands of exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Major-General Mohammad Khalfan Al Rumaithi, commander-in-chief of the Abu Dhabi Police, said winning the award is an important addition to the... Read More