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Beijing Daxing: China’s huge new ‘starfish’ airport opens its doors
Wednesday, September 25, 2019The Daxing International Airport in the capital Beijing was formally opened by President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. The airport spans 700,000 square metres, or 98 football fields, says state media outlet China Daily. The new Daxing Airport now has one large terminal, with 268 aircraft parking bays and a total of four runways, three vertical… Beijing Daxing: China’s huge new ‘starfish’ airport opens its doors
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi wins Player of the Year at Best Fifa Awards: ‘It’s a special night for me’
Tuesday, September 24, 2019Lionel Messi won the Fifa Men’s Player of the Year award for the first time at a star-studded ceremony in Milan on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also shortlisted for the award, stayed at home however. Barcelona striker Messi edged out Liverpool’s Champions League winner Virgil Van Dijk, while all three were named in Fifa’s… Barcelona’s Lionel Messi wins Player of the Year at Best Fifa Awards: ‘It’s a special night for me’
Thomas Cook collapses, leaving thousands of travelers stranded
Tuesday, September 24, 2019CNN Business – The 178-year-old company said in a statement that its board “concluded that it had no choice but to take steps to enter into compulsory liquidation with immediate effect” after talks on a financial rescue failed. All Thomas Cook bookings have been canceled, the UK Civil Aviation Authority tweeted. Peter Fankhauser, Thomas Cook’s… Thomas Cook collapses, leaving thousands of travelers stranded
We will host an exceptional World Expo: Expo 2020 Higher Committee
Tuesday, September 24, 2019(WAM) – The Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee has affirmed its commitment to hosting an exceptional World Expo during a meeting led by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee. The high-level task force is entrusted with steering progress on the largest event ever held in the… We will host an exceptional World Expo: Expo 2020 Higher Committee
UAE flag on Soyuz FG rocket
Monday, September 23, 2019(WAM) – The Soyuz FG rocket today boasted with UAE flag and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center logo in preparation for September 25 mission. The Soyuz FG, carrying the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft, in which Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati astronaut, will launch to the International Space Station, is emblazoned with the logo of the Mohammed… UAE flag on Soyuz FG rocket
Dubai International Airport closure for 15 minutes due to suspected drone activity: Emirates
Monday, September 23, 2019(WAM) –Emirates confirmed that the Dubai International Airport was closed from 12.36hrs to 12.51hrs local time Sunday, 22 September 2019, due to suspected drone activity in the surrounding airspace, according to the airlines’ spokesman. As a result, flight EK 433 from Brisbane and Singapore to Dubai International Airport was diverted to Dubai World Central and… Dubai International Airport closure for 15 minutes due to suspected drone activity: Emirates
Higher Committee of Human Fraternity unveils design for Abrahamic Family House
Sunday, September 22, 2019WAM – The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has held its second meeting at the New York Public Library in which they shared with stakeholders their mission to progress a culture of mutual respect and dialogue across all backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International… Higher Committee of Human Fraternity unveils design for Abrahamic Family House
MBRSC, Emirates Foundation organise live sessions with first Emirati astronaut from ISS
Sunday, September 22, 2019WAM – Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, and Emirates Foundation, announced organising ‘Zayed’s Ambition’ sessions during which school and university students, as well as the public, will get the chance to attend live video and radio sessions with Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati astronaut, while onboard the International Space Station, ISS. Yousuf Hamad… MBRSC, Emirates Foundation organise live sessions with first Emirati astronaut from ISS
Google researchers have reportedly achieved “quantum supremacy”
Sunday, September 22, 2019MIT Technology review – According to a report in the Financial Times, a team of researchers from Google led by John Martinis have demonstrated quantum supremacy for the first time. This is the point at which a quantum computer is shown to be capable of performing a task that’s beyond the reach of even the… Google researchers have reportedly achieved “quantum supremacy”
Chanel re-opens renovated Dubai Mall boutique
Thursday, September 19, 2019On June 14th 2019, CHANEL re-opens the doors to its largest boutique in the United Arab Emirates, located in Dubai Mall. The renovated boutique, which first opened its doors in 2009, has now significantly extended to over 715 square-meters with a ground floor dedicated to showcasing the latest CHANEL creations, Ready-to-Wear, bags, shoes and accessories,… Chanel re-opens renovated Dubai Mall boutique
