UAE News
Hazza Al Mansouri prepares for return to Earth
Thursday, October 3, 2019Hazza Al Mansouri is poised to return to Earth on Thursday afternoon after eight days at the International Space Station. The Emirati astronaut is due to touch down in Kazakhstan around three and a half hours after he begins his journey home. A historic mission comes to an end on Thursday as the UAE’s first… Hazza Al Mansouri prepares for return to Earth
Zenith launches El Primero Revival A384
Wednesday, October 2, 2019The time has finally come: 50 years since its introduction in 1969, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the El Primero calibre, as well as the anniversary of the first watch to feature the revolutionary movement, the El Primero A384. With its distinct and instantly recognizable design, the A384 brought a new sense of… Zenith launches El Primero Revival A384
Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri’s first mission back on Earth is talk to mum
Wednesday, October 2, 2019Parents tend to worry when their children are far away from home, no matter whether they have jetted off on holiday or are aboard the International Space Station. Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will have the eyes of a nation fixed on him when he comes back down to earth after eight days in space… Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri’s first mission back on Earth is talk to mum
Abu Dhabi hosts preview of famous painting ‘Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy’
Wednesday, October 2, 2019(WAM) — The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and Abu Dhabi Arts Society hosted an exclusive preview of the painting ‘Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy’ by Dutch-French Romantic painter with German roots Ary Scheffer (1765–1809). The exclusive preview was held for the Spouses Ambassadors’ Diplomatic Group UAE, the German Ladies Abu Dhabi Group, many… Abu Dhabi hosts preview of famous painting ‘Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy’
A bungee jump, zipline and obstacle course: the new adrenaline-filled attractions coming to Ras Al Khaimah
Tuesday, October 1, 2019Ras Al Khaimah will unveil a series of new adrenaline-filled attractions over the course of the winter season. Already home to the world’s longest zipline, the emirate will introduce a bungee jump, a suspended obstacle course, and a new zipline tour through the mountains. The Jebel Jais Zipline Tour, which launched in September, features seven… A bungee jump, zipline and obstacle course: the new adrenaline-filled attractions coming to Ras Al Khaimah
Stunned Japanese tourists are charged £380 for two plates of spaghetti and fish in Rome
Tuesday, October 1, 2019Two Japanese tourists were left stunned after a restaurant in Rome charged them £380 for two plates of spaghetti and fish. A photograph of a receipt posted to travel review website TripAdvisor shows that the meal for two at Antico Caffè di Marte came to a massive €429.80 (£380). The pair had ordered two plates… Stunned Japanese tourists are charged £380 for two plates of spaghetti and fish in Rome
Abu Dhabi Classics kicks off new season with Russian National Orchestra
Monday, September 30, 2019Abu Dhabi Classics will return next month with a pair of shows by the Russian National Orchestra. The Grammy award winning group, who hail from Moscow, will make their way to the Cultural Foundation for concerts that will kick off the live music series. More concerts from Abu Dhabi Classics will be announced soon. Under… Abu Dhabi Classics kicks off new season with Russian National Orchestra
Eight killed and six seriously hurt in Dubai bus crash
Monday, September 30, 2019Eight people died and six others were injured in a horrific road crash involving a minibus and a heavy goods vehicle on one of Dubai’s busiest traffic routes. Dubai Police said the 14-passenger bus rammed into the lorry, which was stopped on the hard shoulder. The minibus driver and seven passengers were declared dead at… Eight killed and six seriously hurt in Dubai bus crash
Dubai Future Council for Transportation examines self-driving practices
Monday, September 30, 2019(WAM) — The Dubai Future Council for Transportation has met to discuss trends of transportation infrastructure and measures ought to be embraced by cities as part of their efforts for addressing future transportation needs. It also examined the practices of some cities, such as Oslo, and their expectations of the future of self-driving transport. The… Dubai Future Council for Transportation examines self-driving practices
Saudi King Salman’s bodyguard killed during dispute
Sunday, September 29, 2019A personal bodyguard of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman was shot and killed by a friend after a dispute, police said on Sunday. Maj Gen Abdulaziz Al Fagham was fatally shot at the home of a friend in Jeddah, according to a statement from the Makkah police department. Police said Al Fagham was visiting his friend… Saudi King Salman’s bodyguard killed during dispute
