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Airlander 10, world's largest aircraft, crashes again in UK (Video)

Airlander 10, world's largest aircraft, crashes again in UK (Video)

21 Nov 2017

The National -- The world's largest aircraft has had a bumpy ride since its creation.

Airlander 10, made by UK company Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), crash landed on it second test flight last year.

And now the aircraft, which measures 92 metres long, 43.5m wide and 26m high, has had another mishap, having broken free from its mooring mast at Cardington airfield in Bedfordshire, injuring two members of staff.

One sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital and was... Read More

Dubai Safari complete, opening date to be revealed soon

Dubai Safari complete, opening date to be revealed soon

21 Nov 2017

Khaleej Times -- Dubai Municipality on Monday announced completing preparations for the official opening of the Dubai Safari Park, after adding the finishing touches to the highly anticipated project.

Eng. Hussain Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality, visited the Dh1 billion park on Monday along with municipality officials who were briefed on its facilities, animal shelters, medical care and veterinary services, and transport that will move visitors around the park.

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Hockey Tournament between Canada and Russia in Abu Dhabi

Hockey Tournament between Canada and Russia in Abu Dhabi

20 Nov 2017

Hockey Tournament between Canada and Russia in Abu Dhabi. Your team needs your support! 8-9 December from 8pm to 11 pm in Zayed Sports City Ice Rink. FREE ENTRANCE.

Forty-five years later, it remains seared in the Canadian consciousness. The Summit Series of September 1972: eight games that not only changed hockey but also became a defining national event. Tribute to the 45th Anniversary Super Series 72’ Canada – USSR, Ice Hockey Tournament between Canada and Russia will be taking... Read More

Reveal of The Legacy collection

Reveal of The Legacy collection

20 Nov 2017

Harry Winston unveiled The Legacy collection in Dubai with an exclusive tour and preview through the pieces.  A new collection pays tribute to his life as the ultimate diamond purveyor – a man who sought only the very finest stones to set them in what was to become his signature Harry Winston style. The Legacy, 22 pieces of white diamond jewellery is, at first glance, a collection of exceptional stones (all 22 centre diamonds are D colour, Internally Flawless or above).

Legacy by... Read More

Better Life launches new retail strategy

Better Life launches new retail strategy

20 Nov 2017

40 new brands including Siemens, SMEG, Gaggenau, Zanussi, Wolf Power and Terim will be among key offerings at Better Life. 

Better Life, one of the leading home appliance retailers in the UAE and a division of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC today announced the launch of an ambitious new retail strategy focused on kitchen appliances to offer a wide variety of options to consumers that meet the requirements of contemporary UAE lifestyles. The strategy aims to provide greater... Read More

Arab Fashion Week Captures Most Stylish Moments

Arab Fashion Week Captures Most Stylish Moments

20 Nov 2017

All official photos taken at Arab Fashion Week this year were shot with the Mate 10 Pro, as fashionistas pouted and posed with the season's latest looks at the fifth edition of the style, which took place in Dubai from 15th to 19th November.

In true showstopper style, Huawei's Mate 10 Pro smartphone stole the show at Arab Fashion Week strutting its intelligent speed, intelligent power and intelligent camera on the catwalk.

Models walked the ramp to show off the latest designs... Read More

New laws will get tough on pharmacists who illegally sell antibiotics in UAE

New laws will get tough on pharmacists who illegally sell antibiotics in UAE

20 Nov 2017

The National -- A new crackdown on pharmacists who dispense antibiotics and other drugs without prescriptions has been welcomed by doctors.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention is promising new laws to stop unauthorised sales of antibiotics, amid growing fears that their overuse worldwide will create drug-resistant bacteria for which there is no treatment.

As well as creating a new law, the ministry said it will work with local health authorities to more closely supervise and... Read More

Red road markings on Sheikh Zayed Road to warn speeders in Dubai

Red road markings on Sheikh Zayed Road to warn speeders in Dubai

20 Nov 2017

The National -- Over the weekend, photos of Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road circulated on social media after parts of the highway turned red. The splash of colour was spotted by residents around the stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Marina and JLT.

It was revealed that the red carpets are not to beautify the roads (though we have to admit that they are indeed eye-popping), but that they serve a practical purpose. The new speed limits along Dubai's main thoroughfare is clearly... Read More

Small UK village buys town chapel with help of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Small UK village buys town chapel with help of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

20 Nov 2017

The National -- A small village at the tip of England has bought back their village hall with the help of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

In November 2016, the community reached out to the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai while raising money to buy the former chapel, which was being sold by the Methodist Church.

Seven months later, the community association managed to raise the Dh460,000 asking price for the hall that doubles as the village’s community centre, and Sheikh Mohammed... Read More

Member of Qatari royal family wants to 'purify' country

Member of Qatari royal family wants to 'purify' country

20 Nov 2017

The National -- Sheikh Sultan bin Suhaim, a member of the Qatari royal family, said that he intends to rescue his country before “it plunges into chaos”.

“We are the founders [of Qatar], and we will purify it from its squalor,” he said during a meeting between the Bani Hajjer and Al Qahtaan tribes in east of Saudi Arabia near the border with Qatar. Members of the two groups live across the Gulf region.

Sheikh Sultan, 33, a lesser-known member of the Qatari ruling family, said... Read More

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