UAE News
Start-ups in UAE account for 88 percent of whole deal value of region
Tuesday, March 19, 2019WAM — UAE start-ups have secured US$31.36 million in investments which account for 88 percent of the whole deal value of the region. Local Services, Ecommerce and Financial Services are the top three industries accounting for 44 percent of the entire deal count. In addition, logistics (9.3 percent), software (7.1 percent), media (4.6 percent), education… Start-ups in UAE account for 88 percent of whole deal value of region
Les Beiges: the new era of the essential
Monday, March 18, 2019Inspired by the effects of the open air on the skin, the LES BEIGES line by CHANEL has introduced new instinctive beauty steps over the past few seasons. Created for women in search of authenticity and freedom, it “oxygenates” the complexion by imitating every nuance of nude skin in the great outdoors. This colour palette… Les Beiges: the new era of the essential
Etihad Airways improves core performans in 2018 as transformation continues
Sunday, March 17, 2019Etihad Airways announced an improvement in core operating performance of 15% in 2018, 7% higher than forecast, on revenues of US$ 5.86 billion (2017: US$ 6.0 billion). The airline reported a loss of US$ 1.28 billion for the year (2017: US$ -1.52 billion). Since commencing its five-year transformation programme in 2017, the airline has improved… Etihad Airways improves core performans in 2018 as transformation continues
Mohamed bin Zayed receives President of Kazakhstan
Saturday, March 16, 2019ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2019 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received, in Al Shati Palace, Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan. At the start of the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed Nazarbayev’s visit to… Mohamed bin Zayed receives President of Kazakhstan
World’s most expensive perfume for Dh4.75 million launched in Dubai (Video)
Thursday, March 14, 2019The world’s most expensive and luxurious unisex perfume, Shumukh, valued at Dh4.752 million has been unveiled by The Spirit of Dubai Parfums by Nabeel. Paying tribute to ‘The Spirit of Dubai’, Shumukh in Arabic translates to ‘deserving the highest’. It unites the art of jewellery and perfumery to create a one-of-a kind masterpiece that tells… World’s most expensive perfume for Dh4.75 million launched in Dubai (Video)
Space tourism ready for lift off in Al Ain, says UAE Space Agency director (Video)
Thursday, March 14, 2019The UAE could provide the launch pad to finally get ambitious space tourism plans off the ground, the country’s space agency director said. Mohammad Al Ahbabi, director of the UAE Space Agency, said the organisation is working with Virgin Galactic on a bid to operate tourist space flights from Al Ain International Airport in the… Space tourism ready for lift off in Al Ain, says UAE Space Agency director (Video)
flydubai marks start of flights to Uzbekistan with Tashkent inaugural
Wednesday, March 13, 2019Wednesday, March 13, 2019 — flydubai inaugurated its new service from Dubai to Tashkent becoming the first carrier based in the UAE to offer direct flights to Uzbekistan. The inaugural flight departed on 11 March from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) and was welcomed on arrival at Tashkent International Airport (TAS). On board… flydubai marks start of flights to Uzbekistan with Tashkent inaugural
Dubai reinforces its position as home of Strongman
Wednesday, March 13, 2019WAM — Dubai Sports Council, DSC, in collaboration with the World’s Ultimate Strongman, has launched the WUS Incubator Programme – an innovative, intensive training programme to take athletes with potential and turn them into world beaters. Some of the biggest stars in strength sports are coming to Dubai to take part in a new initiative… Dubai reinforces its position as home of Strongman
Statement from flydubai on MAX aircraft
Wednesday, March 13, 2019Tuesday, March 12, 2019 — Following the directive issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) flydubai’s fleet of 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 2 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft have been grounded. flydubai is adjusting its schedule to minimise disruption to passengers and will operate flights with its fleet of Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft. … Statement from flydubai on MAX aircraft
The Lacoste Cocktail at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019Luxury lifestyle brand Lacoste, the official sponsor of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships 2019, held their annual cocktail reception on the 27th of February at the Lacoste Lounge located at the heart of the Dubai Tennis Village. The region’s top tier media and influencers were invited to a unique Lacoste event, the first one of its… The Lacoste Cocktail at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships 2019
