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Dubai ranked Middle East and Africa's most liveable city for sixth year in a row
21 Mar 2018
The National -- Dubai has, once again, been ranked as the city offering the best quality of life in the Middle East and Africa.
The UAE's most populous city ranks 74th globally in overall quality of living, making it the top city in the region for the sixth year in a row, according to consulting firm Mercer.
In the Middle East and Africa, Dubai was closely followed by Abu Dhabi, which claimed 77th place – up two spots on last year. The region’s lowest-ranked cities for quality... Read More
Famed ocean liner QE2 moves to Dubai drydock for 'ship to hotel' conversion work
21 Mar 2018
The National -- The QE2 has been moved to Dubai Drydocks World in preparation for what is believed to be her launch as a floating hotel at Port Rashid.
According to a post on the QE2 Story website, the famous ocean liner was towed to the drydock facility on Sunday by a number of tugboats as her engines are no longer running. Photos and video of the move were also posted to the site.
Members of the website's forum expect the work to include “ship to hotel” conversion work, such... Read More
Aldar and Emaar Properties enter into Dh30 billion strategic partnership
21 Mar 2018
The National -- Aldar and Emaar Properties, the UAE's two largest real estate developers, formed a strategic alliance on Tuesday to develop Dh30 billion worth of local and international projects, a sign of a maturing property market, according to analysts.
The agreement, signed on Tuesday by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is by far the biggest... Read More
Celebration of Novruz
20 Mar 2018
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Novruz celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year. It occurs on or around the time of the March equinox. About 300 million people worldwide celebrate Novruz, with traditions and rituals particularly strong in the Caspian Sea and Black Sea regions, the Caucasus, Central and South Asia, Balkans, Middle East. Events may include folk dance performances, special concerts, and tree planting ceremonies.
Novruz is an... Read More
Dubai Police officers' image has changed greatly
20 Mar 2018
The National -- Dubai's most senior security official has urged police to ensure they are the friendly and smiling face of law enforcement at all times - and preserve their tough side for hardened criminals.
Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and head of General Security in Dubai, gave the speech to officers and officials as he reflected on how much law enforcement has changed over the years.
He was addressing an event on human rights and policing... Read More
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to open first Dubai restaurant
20 Mar 2018
The National -- Known at once by his trademark ponytail and for his creative dishes, chef Masaharu Morimoto will launch his first UAE restaurant, at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay, later this month.
The celebrity chef, who won audiences over with his nerve-racking knife skills on the Iron Chef and Iron Chef America television shows, will personally oversee the opening of Morimoto Dubai. Morimoto eateries can already been found in Tokyo, New York, Las Vegas and... Read More
Adventure race to be held on Sir Bani Yas Island
20 Mar 2018
The National -- A first-of-it's kind adventure race will be held on Abu Dhabi's Sir Bani Yas Island. The Sir Bani Yas Challenge is set to be an annual event, with the inaugural race taking place on March 29.
The race, which lasts for two days, involves a 10-kilometre run, 37km mountain bike route and 3km kayak course. The race will be held in partnership with Anantara Desert Islands Resorts & Spa.
Sir Bani Yas, an 87-square-km island off the coast of Abu Dhabi, was... Read More
The 12th Christie’s Middle East Auction to be hosted on Mar 22-23
19 Mar 2018
By holding its 22nd sale season in Dubai, Christie’s demonstrates its continuous support of the art auction market in the region, which was started by Christie’s 12 years ago. Last year Christie’s moved the October sale season to London to allow Middle Eastern art to be seen and appreciated by a wider international collector group. The success of the move was demonstrated with sell through rates of 85% by lot.
“Christie’s continues its presence and activity in the Middle-East with two... Read More
Vladimir Putin re-elected as Russian president
19 Mar 2018
From the Arctic to the International Space Station, Russia rolled out an elaborate presidential-election-day spectacle designed to show the breadth of Putin’s public support as he extends his tenure to 2024.
Incumbent Russian leader Vladimir Putin is set to secure a resounding victory in the Russian presidential election, according to partial results made public by the electoral commission.
Vladimir Putin is leading with 76.56 percent of the vote, well above the simple majority... Read More
Leave extra travel time this busy spring break weekend, warn Emirates
19 Mar 2018
Emirates have urged customers to allow for extra time for journeys this weekend to avoid potential delays as they are expecting another busy period due to the upcoming spring break.
The busiest time for departures will be on Friday 23rd March in the morning and continuing all day on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March.
The airline also warned that there are ongoing road works and infrastructure enhancements happening around Dubai International Airport.
They reminded... Read More
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