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UAE's highest concert hosted in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
29 Oct 2017
Taking musical performances to new heights, Jebel Jais, the UAE’s tallest peak, hosted the highest concert in the country this Friday 27th October, when the global sensation Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors descended on the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.
Devised by award-winning Czech musician and film composer, Michal Dvořák, Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors fuses the Baroque masterpieces and compositions of Antonio Vivaldi with 3D visual effects and light shows, propelled by contemporary... Read More
Abu Dhabi welcomes first Azur Air charter flight from Moscow
28 Oct 2017
In response to rising demand on routes between Abu Dhabi and Russia, the emirate's Department of Culture and Tourism has partnered Anex Tourism Group, an aviation and tourism services provider, to charter direct flights between the European country and Abu Dhabi.
As part of the agreement, twice-weekly charter flights from Moscow to Abu Dhabi International Airport will operate for six months and the first chartered flight landed in Abu Dhabi Friday evening, with all 186 seats fully... Read More
Bloodhound Super Sonic hits 200 mph in 9 seconds (Video)
28 Oct 2017
Auto Week -- The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car (SSC) – built for a new land speed record – performed its first public run on Thursday, hitting 200 mph in just nine seconds with a Eurofighter EJ200 jet engine strapped to its back. The initial push gets the SSC up to speed before the rocket boosters kick in, which will bring the car, hopefully, up to 1,000 mph when it runs on a dry lake bed in South Africa in 2020.
Royal Air Force Wing Cmdr. Andy Green was behind the wheel during the two 1... Read More
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
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