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Floating house structure sinks near Burj Al Arab
06 Jan 2018
The National -- A floating house sunk in bad weather near the Burj Al Arab. Police said there were no injuries and the structure was vacant.
The Kleindienst Group described it as a temporary platform that looked like a house created for the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
A team of divers from the Dubai Police checked the space for occupants on Wednesday when the incident occurred but found it empty, according to Lt Col Ahmed Burqibah of the search and rescue squad.
“Our... Read More
Netherlands chicken and egg imports latest to be banned by UAE
06 Jan 2018
The National -- The UAE has banned the import of chicken and eggs from the Netherlands following an alert from the World Organisation for Animal Health on a highly contagious H5N8 bird flu strain.
The ban extends to domestic, wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs and non-heat treated by-products from the Netherlands. More than 150,000 chickens were culled in the Flevoland province recently to prevent the spread of the outbreak of the highly pathogenic strain.
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World’s new tallest hotel to open in Dubai
05 Jan 2018
TimeOut Dubai -- The world’s tallest hotel is getting ready to open in Dubai, consisting of a whopping 75 floors and measuring 356 metres in height, as confirmed by the property to Time Out Dubai.
The Gevora Hotel, on Sheikh Zayed Road in the Trade Centre area, will contain 528 guest rooms and suites and four restaurants when it opens later this year.
The hotel is set to knock current record holder, Business Bay’s JW Marriott Marquiis Dubai off the top spot (literally) by just... Read More
Last year was safest yet for commercial jet airliners
05 Jan 2018
Reuters --- There were no accidental deaths on commercial passenger jets last year, making 2017 the safest on record for commercial air travel, according to analysts.
Dutch aviation consulting firm To70 and the Aviation Safety Network both reported on Monday there were no commercial passenger jet fatalities in 2017.
"2017 was the safest year for aviation ever," said Adrian Young of To70.
To70 estimated that the fatal accident rate for large commercial passenger flights... Read More
UAE to resume flights to Tunis, ending row over ban on women
05 Jan 2018
DUBAI (Reuters) -- The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday it would resume flights to Tunisia after an exchange of security information, resolving a row over a ban on female Tunisian passengers.
A statement by the foreign ministry on state news agency WAM said the decision was taken in light of extensive cooperation and information received from the Tunisian side that eased the national carriers’ concerns.
Tunisia’s transport ministry said an agreement had been reached after... Read More
Seized fish to be distributed to the underprivileged in Fujairah
04 Jan 2018
The National -- Fresh contraband and surplus fish is to be distributed to underprivileged families following an agreement between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Fujairah Charity Association (FCA), which was signed on Wednesday.
The agreement supports the nationwide Fish Fridge campaign, announced in 2017 as part of initiatives to mark the Year of Zayed.
“The ministry will liaise with fishermen’s associations to collect surplus fish as well as fish... Read More
Reminder: Dubai Metro Red Line to partially close until 'mid 2019' from Friday
04 Jan 2018
The National -- Parts of the Dubai Metro Red Line will be closed from Friday, January 5, until the "middle of 2019", the Roads and Transport Authority said on Wednesday.
Commuters travelling between Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Ibn Battuta Stations will have to use a free bus service instead as the rail service completely closes to make way for construction of the extension to the Dubai Expo 2020 site.
Route 2020 will involve the building of a new station and linking it with the... Read More
Robot volunteer joins Dubai Police
04 Jan 2018
Gulf News -- A robot has joined Dubai Police to raise awareness about dangers of drug abuse.
Called ‘Amal the volunteer’, the robot will interact with public in different areas and gatherings to raise awareness about drug abuse.
Social media accounts of Dubai Police posted a video of the robot saying, “Hello humans..My name is Amal..i want to help humans fight drug abuse..That’s why I’m volunteering in Dubai Police. I am here to spread awareness and give you hope and I can’t... Read More
Emirates to operate special A380 flight for UAE fans heading to Gulf Cup final
04 Jan 2018
The National -- A special Emirates A380 flight will be in operation to carry UAE football fans heading to Kuwait for the Gulf Cup final which takes place on Friday, 5 January 2018.
Emirates said the flight is on instruction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It added that details of the flight will be released "as soon as possible".
The UAE will face Oman in the final after beating Iraq on penalties in the semi-final last night.
The... Read More
Ballet Under the Stars returns to Desert Palm Dubai (Video)
03 Jan 2018
The National -- Ballet Under the Stars is making its return at Desert Palm Dubai on February 15-16.
Led by Royal Ballet’s Mara Galeazzi and Royal Danish Ballet’s Principal Gregory Dean, the duo headlines a star-studded cast which will perform 12 exquisite short works including the Bedroom Pas De Deux from Manon.
The 300-seat dinner theatre will be created under a giant canopy on the grounds of Desert Palm Dubai where guests can watch the live performances while enjoying a... Read More
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