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‘The Art of de Grisogono - Creation I’

‘The Art of de Grisogono - Creation I’

17 Oct 2017

At a press conference during the 2017 Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) hosted by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Geneva-based jeweller and watchmaker, de GRISOGONO and British auction house, Christie’s presented “The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1”, a high-end jewellery necklace featuring a 163.41-carat Flawless D-Colour diamond. The emerald-cut diamond is the largest ever to be presented at auction and will be sold at Christie’s in Geneva on 14th November, 2017. In February 2016 de... Read More

ECCO’s Shape and Scinapse 2017

ECCO’s Shape and Scinapse 2017

17 Oct 2017

Launch of ECCO’s Shape and Scinapse 2017 collection for men and women, The Shape of Natural Motion was held at The Hutch, on 16th October. Stylish, timeless and infinitely versatile, the ECCO SHAPE 2017 collection expands for AW17 to include a selection of work-worthy pieces for the boardroom and beyond.

A twist on tradition Retro-inspired with a hint of patchwork detailing, the new ECCO SHAPE 75 boot sets the Scandinavian style stakes for AW17. Rich uppers in camel, handcrafted from... Read More

Falling Russian rocket now chief suspect for blazing lights seen over UAE

Falling Russian rocket now chief suspect for blazing lights seen over UAE

17 Oct 2017

The National -- The speed and dull glow of the mysterious flaming object hurtling over the UAE skies on Monday night were clear signs that it was debris from a Russian space rocket and not a meteor shower, according to the founder of Dubai Astronomy Group.

“When I analysed the video it was clear this was falling space debris disintegrating in the atmosphere,” said Hasan Al Hariri.

The group reported that the object was falling space debris from a Progress rocket used to supply... Read More

After drone collision over Canada, UAE authorities have unlicensed devices in their sights

After drone collision over Canada, UAE authorities have unlicensed devices in their sights

17 Oct 2017

A drone’s collision with a commercial aircraft in Canada - the first recorded in North America - was a timely reminder for authorities in the UAE of how legislation needs to tighten up airspace safety in Dubai.

Aviation experts discussed the latest innovations and industry demands at the Unmanned Aerial System Forum in Dubai on Monday, hours after reports emerged of a drone striking the wing of a Skyjet flight en route to Quebec City on October 12.

The aircraft landed safely... Read More

 “The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1” high-end jewellery necklace exhibit in Dubai

“The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1” high-end jewellery necklace exhibit in Dubai

17 Oct 2017

At a press conference during the 2017 Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) hosted by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Geneva-based jeweller and watchmaker, de GRISOGONO and British auction house, Christie’s presented “The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1”, a high-end jewellery necklace featuring a 163.41-carat Flawless D-Colour diamond. The emerald-cut diamond is the largest ever to be presented at auction and will be sold at Christie’s in Geneva on 14th November, 2017.

 

In... Read More

Some 2,000 products pulled from Abu Dhabi shelves

Some 2,000 products pulled from Abu Dhabi shelves

17 Oct 2017

The National -- More than 2,000 dangerous and low quality products have been recalled by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council.

The council pulled 2,463 household goods from shelves that will be returned to the country of origin or destroyed. The council did not specific what types of products had been recalled.

An additional 7,334 products were temporarily withdrawn to improve their safety and quality.

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UAE residents stumped over flaming object overhead (Video)

UAE residents stumped over flaming object overhead (Video)

17 Oct 2017

The National -- It's not a bird, and it's not a plane - the flaming object that put on a show in the night sky over the UAE on Monday has been confirmed as a meteor.

UAE residents initially puzzled over the object that whizzed over the country just after 7.30pm, musing over whether it was a meteor, a space station, or an unidentified object.

While meteorologists in the... Read More

Chopard Classic Rally – Dubai

Chopard Classic Rally – Dubai

16 Oct 2017

Chopard, along with partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Emaar Properties present the first edition of the Chopard Classic Rally Dubai, a two-day demanding competitive regularity rally. This rally will take place on November 10th and 11th bringing together 30 teams, which will pilot from Dubai in their vintage automobiles along some of the beautiful enchanting scenery of the UAE deserts, mountains and roads.

The first edition of the ultimate Chopard Classic Rally Dubai

The... Read More

Dubai Holding 're-evaluating' Jumeirah Central

Dubai Holding 're-evaluating' Jumeirah Central

16 Oct 2017

The National -- Dubai Holding, one of the emirate’s three big conglomerates, is “re-evaluating” its 47 million square feet Jumeirah Central residential and office development on the Sheikh Zayed Road “to meet expected future demand”. The company said it remains committed to the overall  project.

The developer said yesterday its changing priorities for the development, unveiled at last year’s Cityscape Global exhibition, have prompted a restructuring of its upper management, with chief... Read More

Huge Expo 2020 Dubai countdown event coming to JBR

Huge Expo 2020 Dubai countdown event coming to JBR

16 Oct 2017

Time Out -- An absolutely huge event is coming to The Beach at JBR this weekend – and you absolutely need to be there.

On Friday October 20 it will be exactly three years until Expo 2020 opens its doors in Dubai. So, to mark the three-year countdown until the event arrives, this free celebration will share an early glimpse of what the Expo has in store.

If you’re been wondering what you can expect from Expo 2020 when it rolls into town, this free event will share a sneak peek... Read More

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