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Steve Madden unveils glamourous FW 17/18

06 Nov 2017

This Autumn Winter, the fierce beauty of iconic blondes like Debbie Harry, Nancy Spungen and Caroline. Vreeland and the fearless originality of men like Sid Vicious, Andy Warhol and our very own Steve Madden have us feeling empowered, charismatic and awake.

70s glam is back and we’re wearing dark metallics, glitter and sky high platforms that elicit optimism and strength. We’re nostalgic about the days of grunge in plaid and loafers, standing for love in military inspired camo and... Read More

First ever ‘Huawei Experience Store’ at The Dubai Mall

06 Nov 2017

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), today announced that its first 'Experience Store' in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now open at The Dubai Mall. The store offers consumers a full retail experience, which includes access to Huawei’s latest products and services under one roof. All new products will now be available for pre-booking and sale at the same time as its global launch.

The opening of the first brand store in the Middle East and Africa represents Huawei’s commitment to... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed: UAE stands firmly with Saudi Arabia

06 Nov 2017

The National -- The UAE stands firmly and resolutely with Saudi Arabia in the wake of the challenges targeting its security and stability, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said on Sunday.

On Saturday, the kingdom intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile northeast of Riyadh.

The missile was fired from across Saudi Arabia's southern border by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards one of the kingdom's major international airports on the outskirts of the capital, an act the Crown Prince of... Read More

Online tickets sell out for Louvre Abu Dhabi opening day

06 Nov 2017

The National -- Online tickets for Louvre Abu Dhabi's highly-anticipated Saturday opening have officially sold out.

But tickets can also be bought on the day, according to the museum's helpline.

Tickets purchased online and on site will cost the same - Dh60 but priority will be given to those who purchased tickets online.

There will be parking including a valet option available adjacent to the museum for people arriving from 10am on Saturday.

A cafe will also be... Read More

Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed receives President of Belarus

06 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at 5th November received Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus who is currently on a visit to the country.

Shaikh Mohammad welcomed Lukashenko and discussed ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and ways to bolster them in various areas to serve the mutual interests of the two nations and peoples.

The two leaders... Read More

Multiple deaths in shooting at Baptist church in south Texas

06 Nov 2017

The Guardian -- A Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas was the sight of a major mass shooting on Sunday morning after a man walked into the church and opened fire, leaving multiple worshippers dead and many more injured.

It was not immediately known how many people were killed and wounded at First Baptist church in the small town 30 miles south-east of San Antonio, or who carried out the attack. The Wilson County News reported that Wilson County’s sheriff, Joe Tackitt, said the... Read More

The Louvre on stage on World Travel Market in London

05 Nov 2017

The National -- The Louvre is expected to take centre stage when Abu Dhabi goes on show as a tourist destination at the World Travel Market in London.

In 2016, the three-day WTM generated more than Dh13.6 billion in revenue for those participating, with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi hoping to cash in from this year’s event.

From Monday, November 6 the department will spearhead a delegation of 40 exhibitors including the emirate’s finest hotels, resorts,... Read More

New Dubai number plates go under the hammer

05 Nov 2017

The National -- Some of them are single numbers, others have five, but all the new exclusive car number plates to be issued in Dubai are likely to cost you around seven digits in cash.

The next generation of plates has been unveiled by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and some of them are more distinctive then others.

These will be auctioned on December 9 at the Westin Hotel in Habtoor City, and if previous sales are any guide, the... Read More

Saudi Arabia arrests princes, ex-ministers in anti-corruption drive

05 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- Saudi authorities have arrested a number of princes and former ministers on corruption charges, a Saudi broadcaster said on Saturday.

The arrests came hours after King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz established an anti corruption committee, headed by Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.

“Ten princes and dozens of former ministers have been arrested on corruption charges,” Al Arabiya TV said quoting unnamed sources in Riyadh.

Earlier the king issued a Royal Decree... Read More

Emirates dedicates 100th A380 livery to HH Sheikh Zayed with special tribute (Video)

04 Nov 2017

Dubai, 4 November 2017: Emirates yesterday unveiled a special tribute to the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, with a bespoke livery for its 100th A380 carrying one of his most memorable images. Watch the video of the special livery being applied on the 100th A380 in Hamburg.

The unique livery is the first time Emirates will feature a customised decal of a well-known public figure, marking the airline’s first initiative for the... Read More