UAE News
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers discover causes of Arabian Sea dead zone expansion
Monday, June 17, 2019WAM – A recent study conducted at New York University Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, has shown that the rapid warming of the Arabian Gulf could cause the intensification and expansion of the Arabian Sea dead zone, bringing the oxygen-depleted waters closer to the UAE’s shores. The research was led by senior scientist at NYUAD’s Centre for… NYU Abu Dhabi researchers discover causes of Arabian Sea dead zone expansion
Restoration by Parmigiani Fleurier
Sunday, June 16, 2019Its expertise dates back to 1976, when master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani opened a restoration workshop. In 1996, the Parmigiani Fleurier brand was created around this centre of excellence. Restoration requires the highest level of watchmaking expertise. Much of what is learnt is actually linked to forgotten activities of the past; activities which are imprinted in… Restoration by Parmigiani Fleurier
Bvlgari unveiled its new Cinemagia high jewellery collection in Capri
Sunday, June 16, 2019Wonder, spectacle and endless glamour. Bvlgari stole the spotlights with the unveiling of its new High Jewellery Collection Cinemagia, an array of one-of-a-kind creations combining unrestrained fantasy, unparalleled gemstones and boundless craftsmanship, in a celebration of the Roman jeweller’s passionate affair with the silver screen. Cinemagia went on stage in Capri. With its impossibly blue… Bvlgari unveiled its new Cinemagia high jewellery collection in Capri
UAE calls upon allies to help confront regional threats through peaceful means
Saturday, June 15, 2019Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Saturday has called upon allies to help confront regional threats through peaceful means — and by spreading values of tolerance and success. In a statement, Shaikh Abdullah said: “We depend on friendly nations to confront with us the fascist regimes that seek… UAE calls upon allies to help confront regional threats through peaceful means
Dubai’s islands from space: ISS captures UAE landscape in flypast
Thursday, June 13, 2019Dubai has long been one of the most instagrammed places iand Earth – and it can probably claim a similar accolade from space. So when the International Space Station crossed paths with the UAE coastline at an altitude of 410 kilometres, a crew member from Expedition 59 ensured the World Islands, the Palm Jumeirah and… Dubai’s islands from space: ISS captures UAE landscape in flypast
Two oil tankers damaged after ‘reported attack’ in Gulf of Oman, US says
Thursday, June 13, 2019The US Navy is assisting two oil tankers that were targeted in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman after it received distress calls from them on Thursday. “We are aware of the reported attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman,” said a statement from the Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain. “US naval forces… Two oil tankers damaged after ‘reported attack’ in Gulf of Oman, US says
A $450m Da Vinci is aboard MBS’s yacht, Artnet says
Wednesday, June 12, 2019Arabian Business – A Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece, whose whereabouts has been a mystery since it sold in 2017 for a record $450 million, has turned up in an unlikely place, according to Artnet.com. “Salvator Mundi” is being kept on superyacht Serene owned by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the publication reported Monday, citing… A $450m Da Vinci is aboard MBS’s yacht, Artnet says
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed holds talks with Vladimir Putin
Wednesday, June 12, 2019Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The pair discussed the two countries’ relationship and joint co-ordination on international issues of mutual interest, reported state news agency Wam. They also spoke about the… Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed holds talks with Vladimir Putin
flydubai arrives at Sochi, Russia’s Riviera
Wednesday, June 12, 2019Dubai-based flydubai has inaugurated its new service from Dubai to Sochi. flydubai flight FZ985 arrived at Sochi International Airport (AER) on 07 June and was met with a traditional water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony. The event was attended by Alexander Katorgin, flydubai General Manager for Russia, and Sergey Filippov, Executive Director for Sochi… flydubai arrives at Sochi, Russia’s Riviera
Tokayev wins Kazakhstan’s presidency with 70.76 percent of vote, official preliminary results say
Wednesday, June 12, 2019Incumbent Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received 70.76 percent of the vote (6,504,024 votes) in Kazakhstan’s June 9 presidential election, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chairman Konstantin Petrov at a June 10 CEC briefing on preliminary election results. The preliminary results indicate that Tokayev has won a clear victory among the seven candidates. He held… Tokayev wins Kazakhstan’s presidency with 70.76 percent of vote, official preliminary results say
