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Etihad Cargo transports 51 horses to world’s most prestigious show jumping event

18 Feb 2018

Etihad Cargo has successfully shipped a very special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Hong Kong Longines Masters. It is the second year in a row that the freight division of Etihad Airways has been entrusted to transport the elite horses across the globe for the world’s most prestigious show jumping event. Fifty one horses were accompanied by eight professional grooms and a veterinarian as they made the round-trip journey from Liège Airport to Hong... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed meets US envoy at Louvre Abu Dhabi

17 Feb 2018

The National -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, met Brett McGurk, the US envoy to the anti-ISIL coalition at Louvre Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

In a meeting held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces discussed the ongoing international joint coordination efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.

Sheikh Mohammed and Mr McGurk exchanged views on the coalition's operations to combat ISIL, and means to eradicate the... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed wishes China a Happy New Year - in Chinese

17 Feb 2018

The National -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has sent a message of greetings on the occasion of Chinese New Year.

He wrote a message to the country's expatriates and all Chinese people wishing them well in Chinese on his official Twitter account.

"Congratulations to Chinese people all over the world," he wrote, adding that China is an "old friend" rich in its culture and inspiring to others.

"We wish you all the best in the new year."... Read More

Japanese airline offers virtual reality holidays – with a first-class seat

17 Feb 2018

Reuters -- Fasten your seatbelts for a flight departing to Paris, and never leave the ground.

That's exactly what 12 passengers did at First Airlines in central Tokyo this week, where they relaxed in first and business-class seats and were served a four-course meal, before immersing themselves in 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tours of the City of Light's sights.

"A real trip is a hassle to prepare for, and expensive, and takes time. So I think it is good that we can enjoy all... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed Tweets Happy Chinese New Year in Mandarin

15 Feb 2018

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai has tweeted a message of Chinese new year greetings and wishes in Mandarin. The messege on his official Twitter account goes: "On the occasion of the Lunar Chinese New Year, wish all Chinese people from around the world a happy new year! China is an important partner and an old friend with cultural inspirations. We wish everyone all the best in the new year!"

Emaar Entertainment announced ultimate VR attraction (Video)

15 Feb 2018

Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Emaar Properties, announced a first-of-its-kind attraction – VR Park. Designed to #ChallengeReality, the all-new, mind-blowing attraction is set to transform the virtual reality entertainment landscape, providing an unprecedented breadth of games, rides and experiences to suit all ages.

Due to open in the first half of 2018 in The Dubai Mall, the new VR Park will mark the future of entertainment for the region, bringing... Read More

Third Union Fortress military show to take place in Al Ain

15 Feb 2018

The National -- The UAE Armed Forces have invited the public to its third Union Fortress military show in Al Ain, which will demonstrate the might and efficiency of its forces.

The show is scheduled to be held on February 24 at Al Ain International Airport, Wam reported, and will showcase the role the military play in defending the country and protecting people from foreign and internal threats.

Union Fortress 3 will involve the main ground force units as well as the... Read More

Muraba Residences:Your Luxury Home on the Palm

14 Feb 2018

Muraba Residences on Palm Jumeirah is perhaps a unique architectural project, one that offers a minimalist, international design aesthetic combined with far-reaching sea and skyline views. Not to mention it was designed by Pritzker Prize laureates RCR Arquitectes. Now, shortly after completion, developer Ibrahim Al Ghurair has unveiled the crowning glory of the building, four penthouses that take the Muraba living experience to the next level.

Each penthouse has an... Read More

Butane abuse reaching worrying levels among UAE's teens, experts say

14 Feb 2018

The National -- Butane abuse is reaching worrying levels among teenagers in the UAE, addiction experts said just days after two boys were severely burned when the compressed gas they were inhaling caught fire.

Police said the boys, aged 14 and 16, were inhaling the gas while sitting in a parked car in Sharjah with the windows closed when the compressed gas caught fire and caused an explosion.

Inhaling butane gas is a criminal offence in the UAE. Statistics from the Ministry of... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid attends tests of world’s first autonomous pods (Video)

14 Feb 2018

The National -- The vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended initial tests of the world’s first autonomous pods. The project has been developed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in cooperation with Next Future Transportation.

The initial tests took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai and was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, crown prince of Dubai... Read More