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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
Lebanon's PM Hariri puts resignation on hold
24 Nov 2017
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on Wednesday he was putting his resignation on hold, more than two weeks after he shocked the country by saying he was stepping down, Khaleej Times reported. He made his declaration from the Baabda Presidential Palace in Lebanon after he held talks with the president and participated in the country’s Independence Day parade.
Hariri said he had accepted President Michel Aoun's wish for him to suspend his resignation to allow for more... Read More
Crystal Symphony Cruise Makes Regional Debut in Dubai
23 Nov 2017
Dubai has been chosen by Crystal Cruises as the location for the company’s flagship liner to make its maiden voyage in the region after an extensive refurbishment. Crystal Symphony’s month-long dry dock redesign is the most expansive in the ship’s history, reaffirming Crystal’s commitment to providing the most luxurious ocean experiences. The decision to make Dubai the location for the regional debut of the liner’s sophisticated new look further cements the Emirate’s position as the region’s... Read More
Al Habtoor Motors-Chery launch the all-new Tiggo 7 in the UAE
23 Nov 2017
Building on the success of the highly popular Chery Tiggo 5, the trend setting SUV which has been received well in the UAE, Al Habtoor Motors-Chery UAE brings in the next generation stylish Tiggo 7, packed with never-before features.
The all-new Tiggo 7 sets a new benchmark in the Chery SUV line-up with a clear departure from the conservative lines of previous models. The Tiggo 7 is also the first Chery to have the new family face with a typical wavy grille and boomerang headlights.... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid awarded Order of the Mother of the Nation
23 Nov 2017
The National -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was awarded the Order of the Mother of the Nation from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai received the award in recognition of the humanitarian initiatives he conducts in under-developed countries through Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.
“I am honoured to receive this Order, which reflects the values established... Read More
Air-conditioned abras to replace Dubai's water taxis
23 Nov 2017
Khaleej Times -- "Teams from the marine transport department are replacing several water buses by new, air-conditioned and more convenient abras at the Dubai Marina. These abras are operationally efficient and offer riders a chance to commute and enjoy the picturesque sceneries of Dubai at the same fare," said Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, CEO of the RTA's public transport agency.
Other initiatives to boost marine ridership include re-operating Al Seef station and linking it with the Creek... Read More
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