UAE News
flydubai expands East with the launch of flights to Krabi and Yangon
Wednesday, August 14, 2019Dubai-based flydubai announced the launch of flights to Krabi in Thailand and Yangon in Myanmar, expanding its network to Southeast Asia. The new daily flights are codeshared with Emirates and will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) starting from 10 December 2019. Krabi International Airport (KBV) serves as a gateway to… flydubai expands East with the launch of flights to Krabi and Yangon
Mohammed bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai infrastructure projects
Wednesday, August 14, 2019WAM – The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited several infrastructure projects related to the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will begin in October 2020, with the participation of 195 countries. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the Expo 2020 Office in Dubai South,… Mohammed bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai infrastructure projects
P&O Cruises cancels all Dubai and Arabian Gulf cruises
Tuesday, August 13, 2019Cruise company P&O Cruises has scrapped its winter 2019/20 Dubai and Arabian Gulf programme. The majority of the cruise line’s 49 departures were due to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The Strait has been the focus of international tension in recent months. In… P&O Cruises cancels all Dubai and Arabian Gulf cruises
Eid Al Adha: 9-day lightshow in LegoLand Dubai
Tuesday, August 13, 2019The theme park, Legoland Dubai, is organizing a scintillating light show that recreates Dubai’s iconic skyline. But there is a catch! The skyline will be recreated with illuminated lego blocks bringing the marquee buildings to life and light in their miniature sizes. Think Dubai, and you think of Burj Khalifa, don’t you? Burj Khalifa is… Eid Al Adha: 9-day lightshow in LegoLand Dubai
Versace apologises after T-shirt lists Hong Kong and Macau as separate countries
Monday, August 12, 2019Donatella Versace has issued a personal apology to the nation of China, after one of her luxury label’s designs mislabelled the semi-autonomous regions of Hong Kong and Macau as independent countries. The chief creative officer of Versace said she was “deeply sorry for the unfortunate error”, which drew furious comments from Chinese fans, who accused… Versace apologises after T-shirt lists Hong Kong and Macau as separate countries
Emirates and Etihad flights cancelled as Hong Kong airport closes
Monday, August 12, 2019Travellers headed in or out of Hong Kong now face severe disruptions as authorities have cancelled all departing flights for the remainder of Monday, August 12. Hong Kong’s Airport authority said it was cancelling all flights that were not yet checked in and has advised people not to travel to the airport. Incoming flights that… Emirates and Etihad flights cancelled as Hong Kong airport closes
Epic Abu Dhabi Showdown Week schedule to underline UAE capital’s heavyweight leisure and entertainment destination status
Saturday, August 10, 2019The hugely-anticipated entertainment schedule for Abu Dhabi Showdown Week has been revealed, with the seven-day series of city-wide events – which take place September 1-7 ahead of UFCâ 242: KHABIB VS. POIRIER- shaping up to be the hottest week-long party in the Middle East. With only a handful of VIP and hotel package tickets left… Epic Abu Dhabi Showdown Week schedule to underline UAE capital’s heavyweight leisure and entertainment destination status
The world’s wealthiest family gets $4 million richer every hour
Saturday, August 10, 2019The numbers are mind-boggling: $70,000 per minute, $4 million per hour, $100 million per day. That’s how quickly the fortune of the Waltons, the clan behind Walmart Inc., has been growing since last year’s Bloomberg ranking of the world’s richest families. At that rate, their wealth would’ve expanded about $23,000 since you began reading this.… The world’s wealthiest family gets $4 million richer every hour
UAE expresses deep concern over armed confrontations in Aden
Saturday, August 10, 2019WAM – The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continuation of armed confrontations in Aden, calling for calm, de-escalation and maintaining the security and safety of Yemeni citizens. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has stressed the need for all parties to support the efforts and… UAE expresses deep concern over armed confrontations in Aden
British Airways computer problem strands 20,000 passengers
Wednesday, August 7, 2019British Airways cancelled more than 100 flights to and from London airports and delayed many others on Wednesday after its check-in systems were hit by computer problems, stranding more than 20,000 passengers. The airline said that it had resolved a “temporary systems issue” that caused delays and cancellations for short-haul flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and… British Airways computer problem strands 20,000 passengers
