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Apple iPhone X sales begin in UAE

04 Nov 2017

Gulf Today -- Apple started selling its hotly-anticipated iPhone X in the UAE on Friday morning, delighting a good-sized crowd, which started lining up at noon on Thursday.

The Apple Store in The Dubai Mall saw serpentine queues of hundreds of customers, gradually growing and filling up areas cordoned off as the 8am start of sales approached.

Etisalat has announced it will offer the iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, featuring a revolutionary new design... Read More

UAE’s military prowess on full display

04 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- The country’s military might was on full display in a mock exercise along Sharjah’s Al Khan Corniche on Friday as all branches of the UAE Armed Forces demonstrated air, land and sea power before thousands of awed onlookers ringing the shoreline.

Dubbed Hosn Al Ittihad (Union Fortress 2), the UAE multi-force drill was the second such exercise following the inaugural joint military event in Abu Dhabi in March staged to present UAE Armed Forces’ capabilities

His... Read More

Russian firm behind Dubai Police Hoverbike unveils flying taxi

04 Nov 2017

The National -- The Russian makers of the Hoverbike used by Dubai Police - the latest crime fighting vehicle in its fleet - have released details of a new five seater flying taxi that could be taking to the desert skies.

The ATAAS air taxi’s folding wings allows it to be parked in regular parking spaces and could be available as early as 2018.

Manufacturers, Hoversurf, claim the air taxi can comfortably seat five passengers and is carried by 52 miniature turbine Venturi... Read More

Emirates welcomes 100th A380 to its fleet

03 Nov 2017

DUBAI, U.A.E., 3 November 2017 – Emirates today celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive officiated the ceremony. He was joined at the event by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline; Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer; Dominic Horwood, Rolls-Royce, Director - Customer and... Read More

Thousands across the UAE celebrate Flag Day

02 Nov 2017

The National -- Whether it was a small flag on the desk or banners draped across skyscrapers, thousands across the country raised the national colours in honour of the accession of Sheikh Khalifa as President.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, shared photos of himself and his daughter Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed raising the UAE flag with children at Union House in Dubai.

"Our Emirati flag is the symbol of our union and strength, it is the pride... Read More

Dubai Miracle Garden opens its doors on November 7

02 Nov 2017

Gulf News -- After the summer break, Dubai’s Miracle Garden is reopening its doors, providing an attraction for residents and visitors to explore during the cooler months.

The new opening date for the world’s largest natural flower garden will be on November 7, 2017, just a few weeks before the National Day celebrations.

Located in Dubailand, the flower garden is a major attraction in the emirate during winter.

It features more than 100 million flowers in 70 varieties... Read More

Diego Maradona set for UAE Division One debut as Fujairah manager

02 Nov 2017

The National -- The long wait for Diego Maradona to take charge of his first league game as manager of Fujairah will come to an end on Saturday.

The Argentine, who turned 57 earlier this week, will be the in the dugout for Fujairah's opening First Division match of the season against Orouba on Saturday, with the game kicking off at 4.50pm at Fujairah Stadium.

The man who captained Argentina to World Cup success in 1986 and remains one of the most famous names in the world of... Read More

Belarus President lays wreath in Abu Dhabi memorial (Video)

02 Nov 2017

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Abu Dhabi on 31 October. The wreath-laying ceremony was the key protocol event of the Belarusian head of state’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates.

A guard of honor company took part in the solemn ceremony. Alexander Lukashenko laid the wreath at the monument and stayed silent for a minute in honor of the heroes, who had given their lives in the service of their country.

Dubai Airshow 2017 To Be Biggest Ever

01 Nov 2017

The static display at the Dubai Airshow will feature over 160 of the latest commercial, business and military aircraft when the show opens on 12 November. With many coming from around the world in addition to those from the UAE, exhibitors and visitors alike can see the best that the aerospace industry has to offer at the DWC, Dubai Airshow Site.

New for this year will be the Sukhoi Superjet 100 and the Japanese Air Force Kawasaki C2, in addition to first time exhibitor Calidus... Read More