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Pucci creates exclusive-to-Dubai kaftans, sneakers and swimsuits
20 Dec 2017
Ever since Emilio Pucci opened his first boutique in Capri in the 1950s, his bold and gregarious patterns have become a staple amid the glamorous yacht set. Created to be stylish yet comfortable, Pucci’s fluid pieces are synonymous with a laid-back style that is not afraid to be noticed.
Now, fans of the brand will be delighted to hear that Pucci has created a capsule collection exclusively for Dubai, designed in collaboration with the buying team of the UAE.
The Italian brand... Read More
Population shift from India to UAE second-largest in the world, says UN report
20 Dec 2017
The National -- The large scale of the movement of foreign citizens to the UAE has been revealed in a United Nations report, which shows the population shift from India to the Emirates is the second largest globally between any two countries.
The United Nations’ 2017 International Migration Report said there are now 3.3 million Indian-born people in the UAE, which is almost four times the figure of 2000, when the Emirates had 0.9 million Indian-born residents.
Only the number... Read More
Minister on VAT: 'No delay on January 1 - and no favours to anyone'
20 Dec 2017
The National -- The UAE has no plans to delay the introduction of Value Added Tax - and there will "no favours given to anyone", the Minister of State for Financial Affairs said.
Obaid Al Tayer told members of the Federal National Council on Tuesday that VAT, which comes into effect on January 1, will have a minor effect on investors and consumers.
Overall consumer prices should increase no more than 1.4 per cent, he said, adding that the figure for investors should be no more... Read More
Abu Dhabi International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport sign sister airport MOU
19 Dec 2017
Abu Dhabi Airports signed today a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) to become sister airports, strengthening the cooperation and ties between the two international aviation hubs.
The signing ceremony took place at BCIA headquarters with the attendance of H.E. Ambassador of the UAE to China, Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhahri, and the MOU was signed by Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting Chief... Read More
Tunnel linking Midfield Terminal to Existing Terminals Now Completed
19 Dec 2017
Abu Dhabi Airports’ announced on Sunday the completion of the Midfield Airside Road Tunnel (MART) that links the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) with the southside terminals (Terminal 1 and 3) at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The MART tunnel is approximately 1,165 meters long with average overall width of 35m,and will provide airside connectivity between the existing terminals and the MTB, which will allow for the passage of passenger busses, transfer baggage, crew busses,... Read More
Three men die in Dubai warehouse fire
19 Dec 2017
The National -- Three men died when a fire broke out in a warehouse in Al Quoz area on Sunday.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 5:04am. “There were three fatalities and 54 workers were rescued,” said a Dubai Civil Defence spokesperson.
The three workers were all of Asian origin.
The fire spread to two other warehouses before fire crews, led by Lt Hussain Al Rahoumi, managed to extinguish the blaze shortly before 9am.
The bodies of the three... Read More
Dubai tourism police handle 1,623 complaints in 2017
19 Dec 2017
The National -- As the peak holiday season gets under way and New Year’s Eve approaches tourism police are urging holiday makers to pay heed to the UAE’s culture and rules.
“Most problems facing tourists are related to misunderstandings, lack of knowledge about the country’s culture and rules and linguistic barriers,” said Maj Mousa Mubarak, acting director of the Tourism Security Department at Dubai Police.
From January to September 2017, 11.58 million tourists visited Dubai... Read More
Scaling Dubai's Burj Khalifa is now a virtual reality
19 Dec 2017
At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the region’s most-visited attraction by Emaar Properties, has unveiled a new virtual reality (VR) experience that simulates the real-feel of scaling all Burj Khalifa’s 160 habitable floors as well as take a hard-knuckle climb to the top of the spire – the highest point of the global icon.
Mission 828, the new VR attraction, gives visitors the unprecedented opportunity to have the virtual experience of scaling to the pinnacle of the tower before taking a... Read More
Construction begins on UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 site
18 Dec 2017
The National -- Ground has been broken on the UAE pavilion at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, laid the foundations on Sunday.
Sheikh Ahmed said: “The UAE pavilion will undoubtedly be one of the most prominent attractions of Expo 2020, drawing in many millions to witness its futuristic design. It will be a wonderful opportunity to share our Emirati culture... Read More
Saudi Arabia allows women to drive trucks and motorcycles
18 Dec 2017
The National -- Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to operate commercial vehicles, drive trucks and ride motorcycles on the kingdom's roads next summer, according to authorities in Riyadh.
Months after the historic decision to allow women to drive in Saudi Arabia, the traffic department issued new details on the law expected to come into effect next year, said the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Weeks after the announcement, some feared the move would be implemented with... Read More
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