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Mademoiselle Privé exhibition opens in Shanghai
Tuesday, April 23, 2019On April 18th 2019, CHANEL unveiled the fourth chapter of the “Mademoiselle Privé” exhibition at the West Bund Art Center in Shanghai. After London in 2015, Seoul in 2017 and Hong Kong in 2018, the “Mademoiselle Privé” exhibition is making a stopover in this modern and dynamic city from April 20th to June 2nd 2019,… Mademoiselle Privé exhibition opens in Shanghai
Dubai Duty Free wins two DFNI-Frontier EMEA
Tuesday, April 23, 2019Dubai Duty Free made a double appearance on the stage at the Duty Free News International (DFNI) – Frontier EMEA Awards for Travel Retail Excellence held in London recently, when the operation was announced the winner in two categories: “Middle East & Africa Travel Retailer of the Year” and “Charitable Initiative of the Year”. The… Dubai Duty Free wins two DFNI-Frontier EMEA
Nahyan bin Mubarak receives Russian Duma delegation
Monday, April 22, 2019WAM – Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, 21st April received a delegation from the Duma, the parliament of Russia, led by Buvaisar Saitiev, Member of the Russian Duma, who coordinates the State Duma’s work with the Federal National Council, FNC. During the meeting, which took place in Sheikh Nahyan’s palace, both… Nahyan bin Mubarak receives Russian Duma delegation
UAE, Saudi Arabia provide $US3 billion in assistance to Sudan
Monday, April 22, 2019WAM – The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a joint initiative to support the brotherly people of Sudan. The initiative will see the delivery of US$3 billion in assistance to Sudan. The assistance bundle entails $500 million deposit into Sudan’s central bank to strengthen the country’s liquidity and monetary reserves. The remaining amount will… UAE, Saudi Arabia provide $US3 billion in assistance to Sudan
Bombs tear through Sri Lankan churches and hotels, killing 290 people
Monday, April 22, 2019CNN – The calm of Easter Sunday was shattered by gruesome bombings that killed at least 290 people in Sri Lankan churches and hotels. Though it’s not clear who’s behind the eight explosions that forced the country of 21 million people to go on lockdown, they are “certainly acts of terror,” said Manisha Gunasekera, high… Bombs tear through Sri Lankan churches and hotels, killing 290 people
Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar is faster than a fighter jet (Video)
Saturday, April 20, 2019The world’s newest car brand, and the only one solely focused on producing a full range of luxury and premium electric cars, unveiled its first electric vehicle – the Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar – that can accelerate faster than a General Dynamics F-16 fighter jet. Is that possible? Yes, because the Battista can accelerate to… Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar is faster than a fighter jet (Video)
Thousands of millionaires flocked to UAE in 2018, wealth report reveals
Saturday, April 20, 2019Thousands of millionaires relocated to the UAE last year, a new global wealth report has revealed. The 2019 Global Wealth Migration Report says the number of millionaires moving to the UAE increased by 2 per cent from 2017. The report, published by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth, says Dubai was one of the most… Thousands of millionaires flocked to UAE in 2018, wealth report reveals
Foundation stone laid for first traditional Hindu temple in UAE
Saturday, April 20, 2019The foundation stone for the first traditional Hindu Temple was laid in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The ‘Shilanyas Vidhi’ ceremony was presided over by Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha – the religious and social organisation building the temple. The ceremony started with rituals led by Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami. Sanskrit verses… Foundation stone laid for first traditional Hindu temple in UAE
UAE participates in ‘Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum’ in Moscow
Thursday, April 18, 2019WAM — The UAE participated in the fifth edition of the Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum. A ministerial level delegation, headed by Ahmed bin Ali Mohammed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and with the attendance of Juma Mubarak Al Junaibi, UAE Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, took part in the event. The… UAE participates in ‘Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum’ in Moscow
Reconfiguration of 10 of Emirates’ Boeing 777-200LR aircraft completed
Wednesday, April 17, 2019WAM — Emirates Airline has announced that it completed the reconfiguration of its last Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Emirates invested US$150 million in converting the ten Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet from three to two class cabins featuring wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format and a fully refreshed economy class cabin. The reconfiguration… Reconfiguration of 10 of Emirates’ Boeing 777-200LR aircraft completed
