UAE News
4.75 million visitors to Dubai in Q1 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019WAM — Dubai welcomed 4.75 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2019, posting an over two percent increase in tourism volumes compared to the same period last year according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Steadily picking up from a stable 2018 performance, Dubai’s tourism… 4.75 million visitors to Dubai in Q1 2019
Emirati astronauts get custom “Soyuz MS-15” seats
Wednesday, May 8, 2019WAM — A team of specialised engineers from the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos designed two custom Soyuz MS-15 seats for Emirati astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi, following the official announcement of the launch date of the first Arab and Emirati astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on 25 September,… Emirati astronauts get custom “Soyuz MS-15” seats
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome royal baby boy
Tuesday, May 7, 2019Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have welcomed their first child, a boy, the royal family confirmed on Monday. The new baby is Queen Elizabeth’s eighth great-grandchild and the seventh in line to the British throne. Kensington Palace said in a statement that Meghan went into labor early Monday morning. Harry… Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome royal baby boy
Bvlgari unveils Serpentiform exhibition in Chengdu, China
Tuesday, May 7, 2019Following the success of the previous editions in Rome, Singapore and Tokyo, Bvlgari inaugurated yesterday the fourth edition of SerpentiForm at Chengdu Museum that will run until August 25. Epitomizing seduction, rebirth and transformation, the snake has been intertwined for centuries with the history of mankind, captivating the imagination from East to West. During the… Bvlgari unveils Serpentiform exhibition in Chengdu, China
Moscow airport plane fire: At least 41 people killed in crash landing (Video)
Monday, May 6, 2019CNN — Aeroflot flight SU 1492 skidded down the runway at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, its rear section ablaze and spilling thick, black smoke. Once the plane had come to a halt, passengers escaped using emergency slides from the plane’s two forward doors, before running away from the burning aircraft. Initial reports said the Superjet 100… Moscow airport plane fire: At least 41 people killed in crash landing (Video)
GCC travellers ‘Take another look’ at Azerbaijan
Sunday, May 5, 2019Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) the national promotion body established to support the growth of Azerbaijan’s tourism industry introduced its marketing campaign ‘Take another look’ at the 26th edition of ATM 2019. As part of its strategy to present a new portrait of the country, enhance its destination value and double the current in-bound tourism by… GCC travellers ‘Take another look’ at Azerbaijan
Etihad Airways to go double-daily from Abu Dhabi to Moscow Domodedovo
Sunday, May 5, 2019Building on the success of its current daily service between the capitals of the UAE and Russia, Etihad Airways has announced a new second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow’s Domodedovo airport, which will operate seasonally between 27 October and 10 May 2020. The additional flight, operated by an Airbus A320, will provide more… Etihad Airways to go double-daily from Abu Dhabi to Moscow Domodedovo
Russian startups examine growth opportunities and advantages in Dubai market
Sunday, May 5, 2019Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently participated in a roundtable in Moscow which familiarised Russian startups with Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and growth opportunities that the emirate offers. The roundtable, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and PROFEX, provided valuable insights on Dubai’s business environment, fast-growing startup sector, and… Russian startups examine growth opportunities and advantages in Dubai market
The Russian icon is gifted an Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur in Dubai to celebrate his birthday
Thursday, May 2, 2019In an intimate party at the decadent Burj Al Arab, Russian popstar Philipp Kirkorov laughed, danced and mingled with his closest friends, whilst wearing an Ulysse Nardin timepiece gifted to him by the iconic brand in celebration of his 52nd birthday. Inspired by Ulysse Nardin’s marine heritage yet fully modernized for daily urban wear, the… The Russian icon is gifted an Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur in Dubai to celebrate his birthday
Three celebrity chefs join the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Thursday, May 2, 2019With a focus on delivering culinary sensations like no other, The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, a well-known global icon, is proud to announce three new chefs to the group’s current collection of ten celebrity restaurants; Francky Semblat, Kim Joinie-Maurin and Kasper Kurdahl, celebrating a combined total of 7 Michelin stars at their most recent culinary… Three celebrity chefs join the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
