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Two die as car ploughs into crane in horror smash in Ras Al Khaimah

Two die as car ploughs into crane in horror smash in Ras Al Khaimah

23 Nov 2017

The National -- Two people died and another was injured when the car they were travelling in ploughed into a crane on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old Asian driver and 22-year-old Asian woman passenger died while a 32-year-old man escaped with minor injuries. Police did not release their nationalities.

The accident happened in Ras Al Khaimah at 7.30am, RAK Police said.

“The driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a crane. The driver and woman sustained severe... Read More

Motorcyclist caught speeding at 278km/h in Sharjah

Motorcyclist caught speeding at 278km/h in Sharjah

23 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- A radar in Sharjah caught a motorcyclist speeding at 278km/h, police said on Wednesday.

Major Mohammad Al Shehi, head of detectives and traffic control at Sharjah Police, said the speeding violation caught by the radar was the highest speed detected in the recent times.

The speedster was caught on a major road in Sharjah, where the speed limit is 120km/h.

He was driving along Sharjah Ring Road, which starts from then turn toward Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed... Read More

UAE Central Bank to reissue commemorative coin

UAE Central Bank to reissue commemorative coin

22 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- UAE consumers will be seeing a new Dh1 coin landing in their purses soon.

The UAE Central Bank announced on Wednesday that a commemorative coin that seeks to honour the “Mother of the Nation” will be reissued.

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Arab Fashion Week Fifth Edition Closes with International designers

Arab Fashion Week Fifth Edition Closes with International designers

22 Nov 2017

The fourth day of the Arab Fashion Week marked the end of showcasing collections by participating designers and fashion houses for the year.  The fifth edition was a resounding success with the best of creativity and technical expertise on display. Today, the fifth edition will end with the awards ceremony at the City Walk venue, followed by a gala dinner.

The evening started with Dimple Amrin from India with her Pre-fall/Winter 2019 collection. Themed “Fall Fantasy”, the designer... Read More

Azerbaijan trade mission to Dubai

Azerbaijan trade mission to Dubai

22 Nov 2017

Trade and business relations between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan are developing at a growing pace. In order to expand on this development, Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) under the patronage of Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan are planning a Trade Mission to Dubai on 3-5, December 2017.

The mission consists of B2B meetings and lunch to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road on the 4th of December 2017 from 10.00... Read More

Mission nearly accomplished: Russia defeat ISIS

Mission nearly accomplished: Russia defeat ISIS

22 Nov 2017

On November 20, President Vladimir Putin had talks with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad who was in Russia on a working visit.

He made a surprise visit to Russia to express thanks for Moscow’s help in the fight against terrorism. At a meeting with President Putin, which began with an embrace, the leaders discussed the Syrian political settlement ahead of Moscow's talks with Iran and Turkey.

The visit by President Assad to the Black Sea resort of Sochi was... Read More

Emirates Flight Training Academy officially inaugurated

Emirates Flight Training Academy officially inaugurated

21 Nov 2017

Emirates Flight Training Academy, the state of the art facility for training ab initio pilots was officially inaugurated today by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai during the Dubai Airshow. 

Dignitaries present at the opening included His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al... Read More

KARL LAGERFELD Men Opening its First Store in the Middle East

KARL LAGERFELD Men Opening its First Store in the Middle East

21 Nov 2017

Fashion icon KARL LAGERFELD is globally renowned for his cutting-edge, aspirational and relevant approach to style. Under his creative direction, the KARL LAGERFELD fashion house is rooted in a DNA that’s accessible-luxe and cool; its signature aesthetic combines timeless classics with a modern, rock-chic edge.

KARL LAGERFELD’s expanding network includes over 80 mono-brand points of sale worldwide, plus a premium wholesale presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

With this... Read More

1,500 stores to participate in 72-hour citywide sale in Dubai

1,500 stores to participate in 72-hour citywide sale in Dubai

21 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- The three-day super sale happening across Dubai later this week will be offering price-busting deals at more than 1,000 retail outlets, organisers have revealed.

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, has just announced the complete list of brands that will be participating in the citywide discount bonanza.

The second edition of the mega shopping event promises to offer between 30 per cent and 90 per cent discount on... Read More

50% of marriages in Abu Dhabi don't last beyond 3 years

50% of marriages in Abu Dhabi don't last beyond 3 years

21 Nov 2017

Khaleej Times -- More than 50 per cent of marriages in Abu Dhabi don't last beyond three years, according to a government report.

The report released recently by the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed that divorces recorded during 2016 were 1,922, of which 978 involved female Emirati citizens.

According to the report, 28.2 per cent of the divorce cases last year show that couples didn't endure one full year in marriage, while more than 50 per cent of the couples didn't... Read More

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