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Elton John’s Farewell Tour Will Be a Fabulous Flashy Gucci Explosion

26 Jan 2018

Vogue -- Don't go breaking our hearts. After 50 years on stage, Elton John has announced that he is embarking on a three-year "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour. Naturally, he of rainbow suit and glitter-strewn sunglasses fame will be outfitted in Gucci, with Alessandro Michele creating fabulously flashy pieces for the 70-year-old pop icon.

To make the announcement at a special event in New York’s Gotham Hall, John wore a custom Gucci Flora jacquard tailcoat adorned with hundreds of... Read More

Jack Ma is keeping warm in Davos with a Canada Goose women’s parka

26 Jan 2018

Staying warm at Davos could be a challenge for the world’s political and business leaders, with the Swiss Alpine town seeing its heaviest snowfall in 60-something years.

To fight against the blistering cold, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has brought one of his favorite items of clothing to the annual World Economic Forum meeting: A Canada Goose women’s parka.

Ma has been seen wearing this jacket on many occasions in the past, including while he was waiting to meet US president... Read More

Abu Dhabi headed for further Oscars glory? (Video)

25 Jan 2018

The National -- An Abu Dhabi producer is behind an Oscar nominated film again.

In 2011, Image Nation Abu Dhabi had its first taste of Oscars glory when its co-production The Help gained multiple nominations and eventually a Best Supporting Actress win for Octavia Spencer.

And this year, Roman J Israel, Esq. (which Image Nation Abu Dhabi co-produced) is up for an Oscar in the form of Best Actor for Denzel Washington.

Image Nation Abu Dhabi is the company behind local... Read More

Red alert: Ministry monitors algal bloom in UAE's regional waters

25 Jan 2018

The National -- The biological activity was detected in the areas alongside the economic zone overlooking the west coast of the Arabian Gulf and the eastern coast of the Gulf of Oman

A key indicator of climate change on marine environments has resurfaced in the form of Red Tide in regional waters.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is monitoring the algal bloom following notice from Ras Al Khaimah Environmental Protection and Development Authority.

Algal... Read More

Aquaventure Waterpark offers 90 day season pass for the cost of a day visit (Video)

25 Jan 2018

UAE waterpark fans can rejoice as Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of its 2018 Season Pass, which offers 90 days unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark all for the cost of a day visit.

Available to purchase until 24th February 2018, for AED295* for adults and AED 225* for children (1.2m and below), season pass holders will receive 90 days unlimited entry as well as additional benefits including

20% off off visits to The Lost Chambers Aquarium... Read More

AQUAVENTURE WATERPARK OFFERS UAE RESIDENTS A 90 DAY SEASON PASS FOR THE COST OF A DAY VISIT

24 Jan 2018

20% off off visits to The Lost Chambers... Read More

DUBAI TOURISM and Huawei CBG join forces to boost Dubai's tourism appeal

24 Jan 2018

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unite their efforts in positioning Dubai as the destination of choice for tourists from Middle East, Africa, and China.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) and Mr. Gene Jiao, President of HUAWEI CBG, Middle East & Africa to... Read More

'Snowlashes' Instagram trend takes off in freezing Russian winter (Video)

24 Jan 2018

The National -- The Yakutia region in Siberia makes up one-fifth of Russia's territory and is also one of the coldest places on earth.

This month temperatures have dropped to minus 67 degrees Celsius in some parts of the region (which is home to nearly one million people).

Students routinely go to school in the village of Oymyakon when temperatures are at around minus 40 degrees, but according to state news agency Ria Novosti schools were closed when the temperatures started to... Read More

Red Bull Air Race is flying back to Abu Dhabi (Video)

24 Jan 2018

The National -- The excitement of the Red Bull Air Race is barely a week away.

It means 13 of the world’s best pilots will be battling it out over the Abu Dhabi Corniche during the weekend of February 2 and 3.

Competing at speeds of 370kph, and overcoming forces of up to 10G, the pilots in the eight-race series make their 2018 debut in the capital.

This year’s international contest sees a new racing aircraft, the Edge 540 V2, and the return of the strong Great Britain... Read More

Week of Tajik Folk Crafts takes place in Sharjah

24 Jan 2018

Initiated by the Tajik Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Department of Culture and the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, the event is dedicated to the Year of Tourism and Folk Crafts in Tajikistan, according to the Tajik MFA information department.

The inauguration ceremony of the event that took place on January 21 was attended by Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Almusallam, the chairman of Sharjah Institute for Heritage, Bahodur Sharifi, Tajikistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates,... Read More