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There Are Now More Billionaires in Asia than in the U.S

27 Oct 2017

The world’s wealthiest individuals are on a roll with billionaires in Asia leading the pack.

Independent -- Billionaire wealth increased 17 per cent to $6 trillion (£4.5 trillion) in 2016, after a decline the previous year, UBS and PricewaterhouseCoopers said in a report issued Thursday. Led by China, the number of the region’s billionaires surpassed the US for the first time.

But don’t shed a tear for the richest folks in the US – American billionaires still control the most... Read More

Citizenship granted to a robot (Video)

27 Oct 2017

Dezeen, 25 October -- Saudi Arabia has officially recognised a humanoid robot as a citizen, marking the first time in history that an AI device has been awarded such status.

The move is an attempt to promote Saudi Arabia as a place to develop artificial intelligence – and, presumably, allow it to become a full citizen. But many pointed out that those same rights aren't afforded to many humans in the country. Specific details of Sophia's citizenship were not discussed. It is unclear... Read More

Dubai Zoo to close on November 5

26 Oct 2017

The National -- Dubai Zoo is to close on Sunday November 5 in preparation for the opening of Dubai Safari Park.

The zoo has been open in Jumeirah for 50 years and most of the animals will be moved to the new safari project.

"The zoo has been a testimony to the leadership's commitment and keenness all these years to be ahead in wildlife conservation and providing entertainment services to the local community,” said Khalid Al Suwaidi, director of the leisure facilities department... Read More

Dubai Metro and tram times to change

26 Oct 2017

The National -- If you're an early morning public transport user, you're in luck: the Dubai Metro and tram will now start their daily service earlier.

The Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) Rail Agency has announced tram and metro changes to take effect on November 1, which will coincide with Public Transport Day.

The metro's Red Line will now start at 5.00am instead of 5.30am, while the Green Line will be in operation from 5.30am instead of 5.50am. The Dubai Tram will start... Read More

Saudis set $500 billion plan to develop business and industrial zone

26 Oct 2017

CNBC -- Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday a $500 billion plan to build a business and industrial zone that links with Jordan and Egypt, the biggest effort yet to free the kingdom from dependence on oil exports.

The 26,500 square km (10,230 square mile) zone, known as NEOM, will focus on industries including energy and water, biotechnology, food, advanced manufacturing and entertainment, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.

Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in... Read More

Water taxi services between Louvre Abu Dhabi and other major attractions launched

25 Oct 2017

The National -- Soon you will be able to take a water taxi between Louvre Abu Dhabi and some of the city's top attractions.

Abu Dhabi Ports and ferry company Jalboot Marine on Tuesday signed a deal to begin trips to the museum that is opening on November 11.

Residents will be able to get on at one of the existing stops such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island and Etihad Towers, while a special jetty is being built for cruise ship passengers at the terminal in Mina Zayed.... Read More

Superstars at 10th Mubadala World Tennis Championship

25 Oct 2017

The 10th staging of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) promises to be its most star-studded with the announcement that 12-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic and three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka have been added to the line up.

World No 7 Djokovic and ninth-ranked Wawrinka complete the line up for the December 28-30 tournament alongside world No 1 Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem (No 6), Pablo Carreno Busta (No 11) and Milos Raonic (No 12)

Djokovic, a three-time... Read More

Al Maktoum Bridge in Dubai to be closed for maintenance

25 Oct 2017

Al Maktoum Bridge will be closed for 8 hours every Friday for a month starting next week while the Roads and Transport Authority carries out maintenance work.

The bridge will be closed to road and marine traffic between the hours of 1am and 9am from October 27 to November 24.

Marine traffic will also be limited to Sunday and Thursdays between 1am and 5am.

While roadworks are under way, traffic will be diverted to Al Shandagha Tunnel, Al Garhoud Bridge and the Business... Read More

В Абу Даби начался новый круизный сезон

25 Oct 2017

Круизный лайнер Seabourn Encore прибыл в порт Мина Заид в Абу Даби в 8 утра в понедельник, 23 октября. На причале пассажиров встречали мужчины и женщины в традиционных эмиратских одеяниях и предлагали сходящим с трапа пассажирам арабский кофе и финики.

На борту круизного лайнера находится 604 пассажира и 422 членов экипажа: это означает, что пассажирские каюты лайнер были почти заполнены. Прибытие Seabourn Encore ознаменовало начало круизного сезона 2017/2018. Надо отметить, что для... Read More

Cruise season launches with arrival of Seabourn Encore to Abu Dhabi

25 Oct 2017

The National -- Seabourn Encore arrived in Mina Zayed at 8am on Monday. On the quay, passengers were met by women and men in traditional Emirati dress serving Arabic coffee and dates. Falconers were on hand and an ayyala traditional dance was performed. Across the water, the dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi shimmered.

Onboard were 604 passengers and 422 crew, meaning the ship was close to capacity. Her arrival marked the start of the 2017/2018 cruise season and it has been quite a decade for... Read More