UAE News
Jaquet Droz unveils a showstopping timepiece exclusively for Dubai Shopping Festival
Sunday, February 24, 2019Luxury Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz and Rivoli Group unveiled an exclusive new version of the brand’s iconic Bird Repeater automaton at Jaquet Droz’s branch in The Dubai Mall. The exclusive launch of the one-of-a-kind watch is part of the city’s largest shopping extravaganza, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), an initiative by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment… Jaquet Droz unveils a showstopping timepiece exclusively for Dubai Shopping Festival
Saudi Arabia names Princess Reema bint Bandar as its first female ambassador
Sunday, February 24, 2019Saudi Arabia has appointed Princess Reema bint Bandar as its diplomatic representative to the US – the first female ambassador in the history of the kingdom. In a series of royal decrees issued by Saudi Arabia late on Saturday, Riyadh named its current envoy to Washington, Prince Khalid bin Salman, as deputy minister of defence… Saudi Arabia names Princess Reema bint Bandar as its first female ambassador
Dubai Dubai Free Tennis Championships: Belinda Bencic soars to win title
Sunday, February 24, 2019Given her game is most definitely trending upwards, Belinda Bencic will be thankful she has a head for heights. Shame, though, about her dad. The Swiss sensation marked her return to the big time on Saturday night, claiming a first victory against Petra Kvitova to secure the Dubai Dubai Free Tennis Championships title. Outlasting the… Dubai Dubai Free Tennis Championships: Belinda Bencic soars to win title
Russia and UAE sign visa-free travel agreement
Thursday, February 21, 2019On February 21 the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and Northern Emirates arranges a press conference. Its theme was the entry into force on February 17 of the Agreement between the Governments of the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates on the mutual waiver of visa requirements for citizens of the… Russia and UAE sign visa-free travel agreement
Boeing 787 Dreamliner breaks speed record thanks to powerful jet stream
Wednesday, February 20, 2019On Monday, a Boeing Dreamliner flying from Los Angeles to London stunned the aviation world when it reached speeds of 1,289 kilometres per hour, faster than the speed of sound. As the Virgin Atlantic plane flew over Pennsylvania, tailwinds caused by a powerful jet stream propelled the aircraft – which usually cruises around 901 kilometres… Boeing 787 Dreamliner breaks speed record thanks to powerful jet stream
IDEX 2019: Inside the blast-proof limo that keeps Putin safe (Video)
Wednesday, February 20, 2019The National — It can withstand bomb blasts, shots from a Dragunov sniper rifle and is impervious to chemical and gas attacks. Even cracks between doors – a vulnerability in other armoured vehicles – have been rigorously tested to make sure they can withstand heavy fire. But when you are making vehicles for image-conscious world… IDEX 2019: Inside the blast-proof limo that keeps Putin safe (Video)
UAE buys Russia’s Kornet, Pantsir missile systems
Tuesday, February 19, 2019The United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces have purchased Russia’s Kornet-EM anti-tank missile systems and Pantsir surface-to-air missile systems, UAE Brigadier General Mohammed Hassaini told TASS on Sunday. “The contract on Kornet-EM is to the tune of 146.92 mln dirham ($39.7 mln) and on Pantsir – more than 45 mln dirham ($12.1 mln),” he said speaking… UAE buys Russia’s Kornet, Pantsir missile systems
Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
Tuesday, February 19, 2019Largerfeld, who was the creative director of Chanel, missed his label’s Paris Fashion Week show in January because he was unable to attend. The designer died on Tuesday. A source at the fashion house later confirmed his death to Reuters. French fashion website Pure People reported that he died at the American Hospital in Paris after being… Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
Ras Al Khaimah attracts over 1 million visitors in 2018 exceeding its three-year destination strategy goal
Monday, February 18, 2019Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority today announced its consolidated results for the full year of 2018. The authority launched its first three-year destination strategy in 2016 outlining the vision and mission for tourism in the emirate, with the goal of attracting 1 million visitors to Ras Al Khaimah by 2018. The emirate has exceeded… Ras Al Khaimah attracts over 1 million visitors in 2018 exceeding its three-year destination strategy goal
First UAE astronaut to blast off into space in September, Russian media reports
Monday, February 18, 2019The first UAE astronaut will blast off into space in September, according to Russian reports. State-owned news agency Sputnik reported that the rocket which will carry the pioneering Emirati will launch on September 25. A three-man crew will return to Earth on October 3 following eight days in space, rather than the 10 days that… First UAE astronaut to blast off into space in September, Russian media reports
