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Abu Dhabi Municipality removes dirty cars in crackdown on messy streets
19 Feb 2018
The National -- Dozens of vehicles have been taken off the streets after being found to be dirty or left unattended for extended periods of time.
Abu Dhabi Municipality said 33 had been impounded in the most recent sweep, which is part of a broader campaign to tidy up the city's streets.
Fines of Dh3000 are issued to owners on their return.
Last year, the municipality warned drivers must keep their cars clean during the summer - including if they are on holiday - or risk... Read More
Louvre Abu Dhabi Unveils Radio-Guided Highway Art Gallery
18 Feb 2018
To mark UAE Innovation Month, Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled its radio-guided Highway Gallery, which showcases 10 magnificent artworks and artefacts from the museum’s collection on 8x6 metre billboards alongside the E/11 Sheikh Zayed road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.
In partnership with Abu Dhabi Media Company, Radio 1 FM (100.5 FM), Classic FM (91.6 FM) and Emarat FM (95.8 FM) will automatically play a 30-second story about each piece as travellers approach the display – the world’s first... Read More
Dragon takes flight on Burj Khalifa for Chinese New Year (Video)
18 Feb 2018
A dazzling dragon-themed show lit up Burj Khalifa on Saturday to mark Chinese New year.
The show started with a flying dragon taking flight from the Great Wall of China. It toured Dubai’s landmarks including the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower before marking a splash at The Dubai Fountain.
The dragon then swirled up the tower before releasing a shining pearl from its mouth to the top of Burj Khalifa’s spire – at a height of 828 metres.
The Chinese new year show on Burj... Read More
An app for the ultra privileged is about to launch in the UAE (Video)
18 Feb 2018
The National -- An exclusive app that lets you swim with orcas, fly to the edge of space, heli-ski down volcanoes or hang out with celebrities is coming to the UAE.
Velocity Black, a UK-based online membership club that claims to have reimagined lifestyle concierge services for the digital age, is launching this week in Dubai.
The company was founded in 2014 by two ex-financiers, Zia Yusuf and Alex Macdonald, with Velocity Black launching in 2016 in the aim of delivering its... Read More
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!"
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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
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