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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
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
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