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Fetchr to help deliver UAE's first autonomous drone delivery service

Fetchr to help deliver UAE's first autonomous drone delivery service

07 Nov 2017

Arabian Business -- US-based logistics firm Fetchr has joined forces with Eniverse Technologies and Skycart to develop the very first autonomous drone delivery service in the region.

US-based logistics firm Fetchr has joined forces with Eniverse Technologies and Skycart to develop the very first autonomous drone delivery service in the region.

Fetchr said the tie-up with Dubai-based startup development firm Eniverse and San Francisco-based drone delivery firm Skycart will... Read More

Senior Saudi figures accused of bribery and extortion

Senior Saudi figures accused of bribery and extortion

07 Nov 2017

The National -- The details emerged along with the names of more senior figures caught up in the crackdown by a new committee led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Among those arrested were Nasser bin Aqeel Al Tayyar, founder of one of the country’s largest travel companies, Al Tayyar Travel, and Sheikh Mansour Al Balawi, former president of Saudi Arabian sports club Al Ittihad.

Sabq, a Saudi-based online newspaper close to the government, reported that both men were... Read More

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP PARTNERS WITH ALIBABA GROUP  TO IMPROVE GUEST EXPERIENCE

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP PARTNERS WITH ALIBABA GROUP TO IMPROVE GUEST EXPERIENCE

06 Nov 2017

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) and Ant Financial Services Group (ANT Group) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership and deliver superior products and services to Chinese customers.

 

The groups plan to expand cooperation through greater collaboration on respective loyalty programmes. In addition, new products and services will be introduced to deliver an improved guest experience and improved... Read More

Steve Madden unveils glamourous FW 17/18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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