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Emirates Group releases 2016/17 Annual Environmental Report
27 Nov 2017
The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, published its seventh annual Environmental Report which outlines the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2016-2017.
Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the report presents environmental sustainability initiatives and performance data from a range of Group activities covering airline operations, dnata’s cargo and ground handling businesses, and other commercial activities such as engineering and... Read More
Open air cinema returns to THE BEACH during DIFF
27 Nov 2017
Everyone’s favourite free-to-attend open air cinema is back as the Beach Screenings, in partnership with Meraas, return to THE BEACH opposite JBR for a coming together of top international and regional films for all to enjoy – for FREE. Residents, visitors and tourists can enjoy all the fun of the Festival from the picturesque surroundings of THE BEACH, with eight films to be shown between 6-13 December.
On the Festival’s opening night beachgoers can catch all the live action from the... Read More
UAE, Russia advancing bilateral relations
27 Nov 2017
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sunday chaired the 7th edition of the joint UAE-Russia Committee that convened in the UAE capital in the presence of the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
"The meeting reflects the keenness of the two nations to advance bilateral relations to a higher level of distinction," said H.H. Sheikh Abdullah in his speech before the meeting, noting that the privileged ties... Read More
Celebrity sightings at the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix
26 Nov 2017
The National -- Saturday saw the arrival of US lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, controversial tennis champion Maria Sharapova, former F1 champion Nico Rosberg, and more at Paddock Club.
Earlier today saw the appearance of US lifestyle guru and celebrity chef Martha Stewart, controversial tennis champion Maria Sharapova, singer Geri Halliwell, former F1 driver Nico Rosberg and Games of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham at Paddock Club.
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5-day-old baby found near mosque in Sharjah
26 Nov 2017
Khaleej Times -- A 5-day-old baby girl was found abandoned at a mosque in Sharjah's Al Qasimiya area.
The baby was found in a cardboard box near the entrance of mosque by a man, who was at the mosque for Fajr prayers. She was wrapped in a blanket along with some feeding bottles and other essential baby items.
The Asian man heard the baby's crying and immediately ran into the direction of where the sound was coming from. He found the baby girl - who looked of Asian origin -... Read More
Fine of Dh500 in Abu Dhabi if car blocks road after minor accident
26 Nov 2017
Khaleej Times -- Motorists involved in minor accidents in Abu Dhabi will be fined Dh500 from December 1 if they fail to move their vehicle off the road.
Police said the penalty was being imposed to reduce traffic congestion and was a follow-up to a safety campaign that began last week.
“A number of serious accidents have occurred due to motorists refusing to move their vehicles after an accident,” said Brig Gen Al Shehi, deputy director of the Directorate of traffic and patrols... Read More
Belarus, UAE to abolish visas for holders of service, special passports
26 Nov 2017
Khaleej Times -- Belarusian MPs ratified a protocol on amendments to the Belarus-UAE intergovernmental agreement on the abolition of visas for holders of diplomatic passports on Thursday, 23rd November, Belarusian Telegraph Agency, BelTA, reported.
The protocol was signed in Minsk on 10th May 2017 to regulate the matters related to visa facilitation for Belarusian and UAE citizens with valid diplomatic, service, and special passports. "The protocol allows holders of Belarusian service... Read More
Egypt attack: Sisi calls emergency meeting after at least 235 killed at Sinai mosque
25 Nov 2017
The National -- Gunmen killed at least 235 people and injured scores at a packed mosque in Egypt's restive North Sinai province on Friday, in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent memory.
A bomb explosion ripped through the Rawda mosque roughly 40 kilometres west of the North Sinai capital of Arish before gunmen opened fire on the worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, officials said.
The Egyptian government has declared three days of mourning after the attack.... Read More
Breakfast at Tiffany? Yes, please (Video)
25 Nov 2017
If you've always dreamed of living like Audrey Hepburn, you're in luck. Nearly six decades after the famous film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was released, Tiffany & Co. has simplified the matter of breakfasting at Tiffany’s. No longer must all the would-be Holly Golightlys wander the concrete below, coffee and croissant in hand, looking up at the store windows. They’ll have the Blue Box Café – the first of its kind – which opens at the New York flagship. Today’s Golightlys will sit up on... Read More
Etihad Airways reveals new Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid girl uniform
25 Nov 2017
The start of the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend has been marked with the official unveiling by Etihad Airways of the new F1 Grid Girls uniform created by celebrated New York-based Nepalese designer, Prabal Gurung.
At an intimate launch held in the prestigious Paddock Club at Yas Marina Circuit, the designer said: “We are so excited to design this uniform with Etihad. Etihad’s foray into fashion is truly an innovative break from tradition. Similarly, we... Read More
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