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Opening of Sheikh Zayed memorial is postponed 'until further notice'
22 Jan 2018
The National -- The opening of a new memorial to the UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed has been postponed "until further notice" it was announced on Sunday.
The Founder's Memorial on the Abu Dhabi Corniche was due to be officially inaugurated on the evening of Monday, January 22.
A brief announcement was made on the Founder's Memorial Facebook page,
Located at the intersection of first and second street along Abu Dhabi's Corniche and spanning 3.3 hectares, the Memorial... Read More
Hedi Slimane will introduce menswear as new head of Céline
22 Jan 2018
The National -- Having pretty much vanished since leaving Saint Laurent in 2016, Hedi Slimane is back. This time as artistic, creative and image director at Céline. As of February 1, Slimane will take over and reportedly expand the French ready-to-wear label in the new directions of menswear and couture.
Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive of global luxury conglomerate LVMH, said in a statement: “I am particularly happy that Hedi is back within the LVMH Group, and taking the... Read More
Dh500 ($126) fine for throwing cigarettes in Dubai
21 Jan 2018
Gulf News -- The dirty habit of smokers in Dubai won’t go out in a puff anytime soon, but their remnants might.
Dubai Municipality has launched a campaign to ward off smokers from littering the streets with cigarette ends, in a bid to maintain the city’s cleanliness.
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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
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