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Belarus President lays wreath in Abu Dhabi memorial (Video)

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.

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Dubai Airshow 2017 To Be Biggest Ever

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

Dubai Airshow 2017 To Be Biggest Ever

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

Groundbreaking for Majid Al Futtaim's largest destination in Abu Dhabi

Groundbreaking for Majid Al Futtaim's largest destination in Abu Dhabi

01 Nov 2017

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs of the UAE, President of Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club and Vice Chairman of the Honorary Authority, Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club and Majid Al Futtaim - the Middle East, Africa and Asia’s leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer- officially broke ground today of City Centre Al Jazira, the new AED 1.4 billion lifestyle destination... Read More

Dubai Police bust phone scam gang, 40 arrested

Dubai Police bust phone scam gang, 40 arrested

01 Nov 2017

Khaleej Times -- The Dubai Police have busted a 40-member gang who called people over their phones, posing as employees of a telecommunication company, telling them that they have won prizes to the tune of Dh200,000 and convinced them to transfer Dh2,000 via a money exchange to get the award.  

The cops arrested the conmen who ran the thriving racket after renting two flats in Farreej Al Murar area in Dubai.

Colonel Omer bin Hamad, deputy director of anti-economic crime of the... Read More

Saudi Arabia to extract uranium for 'self-sufficient' nuclear program

Saudi Arabia to extract uranium for 'self-sufficient' nuclear program

01 Nov 2017

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia plans to extract uranium domestically as part of its nuclear power program and sees this as a step towards “self-sufficiency” in producing atomic fuel, a senior official said on Monday.

Extracting its own uranium also makes sense from an economic point of view, said Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani, head of the Saudi government agency tasked with the nuclear plans, the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE).

In a speech at an... Read More

Russia win full points in Group B

Russia win full points in Group B

01 Nov 2017

Former three-time champions Russia made their intentions clear with a whopping 6-2 win over Mexico, while Iran slammed Paraguay 5-2 to open with positive results on the opening night of the Seventh Huawei Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup being held at Marasi Business Bay.

Winners here in 2011, 2012 and 2015, Russia had a strong hold on the match from the start as five different players scored to make it 5-0 by the end of the second period. Vladislav Aksenov opened the score, while... Read More

Feel the Force at Star Wars Inspired Hotels

Feel the Force at Star Wars Inspired Hotels

31 Oct 2017

All of us must have seen the exciting trailers of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and looking forward to its screening date this December. As the saga continues, HotelsCombined takes you to a compilation of intergalactic inspired properties to take your family and enjoy a Star Wars themed vacation. Take shelter in one of these six hotels:

Walt Disney World Resort

Your Star Wars adventure is only just beginning at Walt Disney World Resort—even more is on the horizon! Disney’s Hollywood... Read More

World’s Most Expensive Shoe at Raffles Dubai

World’s Most Expensive Shoe at Raffles Dubai

31 Oct 2017

Raffles Dubai, the landmark luxury hotel celebrating its 10th anniversary this November, will host the global public unveiling of the ‘World’s Most Expensive Shoe’ on Wednesday, November 1st. Created by Debbie Wingham, the world’s most expensive designer, the unique piece of diamond art is worth a spectacular $15 million (AED 55 million).

The showcase at Raffles Dubai will be the first time the lavish masterpiece has been revealed to the public. Commissioned by a private client of the... Read More

Bulgari resort opening in December

Bulgari resort opening in December

31 Oct 2017

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bulgari Resort in Dubai on Thursday 7th December 2017; an urban oasis on Jumeira Bay. 

A ultimate urban resort, The Bulgari Resort Dubai is part of the Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai, developed by Meraas, a leading Dubai-based holding company. Located on the magical seahorse shaped island, it is set to become the destination of choice for visitors seeking the solitude of an island escape, the residential... Read More

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