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Greek Orthodox Cathedral inaugurated in Abu Dhabi

21 Jan 2018

The National -- The Saint Elias Greek Orthodox Cathedral was inaugurated in Abu Dhabi by the Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, and in the presence of Patriarch John X Yazigi, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.

The new church is located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Mussafah industrial area on a land plot donated by the UAE leadership as a reaffirmation of the country’s values of tolerance, love and peace.

Sheikh Nahyan expressed his thanks to... Read More

Emirati man donates 100,000 trees for Year of Zayed

21 Jan 2018

The National -- An Emirati man donated 100,000 of various local tree types to be planted in the UAE as part of the Year of Zayed.

Salem Al Qaidi, the owner of Al Qaidi Farms, said that half the trees will be distributed to citizens and residents in different emirates of the UAE while the other half will be donated to public parks and reservations in Sharjah.

Mr Al-Qaidi said to the Arabic newspaper Al Bayan that his donation comes in line with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan... Read More

Dubai's Marmoom Reserve heralds new era of adventure tourism

20 Jan 2018

The National -- A desert park spanning 10 per cent of Dubai’s total landscape has been welcomed by adventurists who claim the emirate is edging towards a new era of outdoor tourism.

The government has announced the Marmoom Reserve project will be the first unfenced desert conservation area in the country when it officially opens in 2030.

It will host more than 20 sporting events every year, and be the perfect destination for visitors looking to learn more about the desert... Read More

Abu Dhabi sand golf club set for major expansion as sport and adventure complex

20 Jan 2018

The National -- One of the last remaining sand golf courses in the UAE is to undergo a major expansion as a sport and adventure complex.

A zip line, sand boarding, a skateboard park, bike and jogging tracks, paintball, spa and a baseball practice range are all part of the exciting plans for the historic Al Ghazal Golf Club.

The club closed on August 1 last year but quietly reopened to golfers in November under new management.

The existing tennis courts, gym and driving... Read More

Dubai's Marmoom Reserve heralds new era of adventure tourism

20 Jan 2018

The National -- A desert park spanning 10 per cent of Dubai’s total landscape has been welcomed by adventurists who claim the emirate is edging towards a new era of outdoor tourism.

The government has announced the Marmoom Reserve project will be the first unfenced desert conservation area in the country when it officially opens in 2030.

It will host more than 20 sporting events every year, and be the perfect destination for visitors looking to learn more about the desert... Read More

Emirates orders 36 A380s worth US$ 16 billion

19 Jan 2018

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, at Thursday announced a US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) deal for 36 additional Airbus A380 aircraft, with 20 firm orders and 16 options. Emirates’ A380 fleet operates both Engine Alliance and Rolls-Royce engines, and the airline is evaluating engine options for its latest A380 order.

The additional Airbus A380s will be delivered to Emirates from 2020 onwards. Together with the airline’s 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order... Read More

TOP THINGS TO DO AT DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

18 Jan 2018

Another weekend of Dubai Shopping Festival is promising to kick off with celebrations galore and a host of exciting activities and events, which is bound to further spread the festive cheer in every corner of Dubai.

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, and the organisers of DSF, has drawn up an exciting line-up of events and activities to give visitors, families and friends lots to look forward to throughout the weekend (19 – 20... Read More

A legendary violinist virtuoso Dmitry Sitkovetsky will perform in Dubai

18 Jan 2018

A legendary violinist virtuoso Dmitry Sitkovetsky comes to Dubai to perform the famous masterpieces by Tartini, Grieg, Schubert and De Falla with the unique Stradivarius violin “Reifenberg” (1717).

A renaissance man and a magnetic creative force, Dmitry Sitkovetsky has made a considerable impact on every aspect of musical life and has been successful as a performer and facilitator for over four decades. He was born into a musical dynasty, to Julian Sitkovetsky the internationally... Read More

New Mercedes G-Wagen debuts in Detroit (Video)

18 Jan 2018

The National -- The revamped version of one of the UAE’s favourite cars, the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show, which is on in Detroit until January 28.

Although the classic shape of the G-Class, to use its official designation, has remained largely unchanged for decades, the 2018 model of the luxury SUV has a slightly revised, smoother-looking nose, among other design tweaks.

The interior brings parts of that recognisable... Read More

Revealed: Top 10 brands in UAE, Emirates leads again

18 Jan 2018

Khaleej Times -- YouGov used Buzz scores to compile the rankings. Buzz is calculated by asking consumers daily if they have "heard anything positive or negative about a brand in the last two weeks, through advertising, news or word-of-mouth." The rankings portray the 10 brands with the highest average Buzz score, and the largest Buzz score improvement over the past 12 months.

Dubai's flag carrier sits ahead of eight digital brands in the UAE's top 10, led by instant messaging... Read More