UAE News
Omega ‘Her Time’ Exhibit Opens in St. Petersburg (Video)
Monday, September 3, 2018OMEGA’s well-travelled showcase of women’s watchmaking was launched with signature OMEGA style at a special cocktail party and dinner attended by international guests and media, as well as Oscar-winner and OMEGA ambassador Nicole Kidman. It was the third “Her Time” launch for the talented actress, who is often seen on the red carpet wearing the… Omega ‘Her Time’ Exhibit Opens in St. Petersburg (Video)
Car ploughs into Dubai bank sending customers fleeing
Saturday, September 1, 2018Two people were injured when a driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into an ATM booth in Dubai. The accident happened on Thursday night as customers queued to withdraw cash at the busy Burjuman shopping centre. “The motorist lost control of his vehicle after recklessly driving on the pavement and swerving to his… Car ploughs into Dubai bank sending customers fleeing
Microsoft ‘hopeful’ of deal to lift Skype ban in UAE
Thursday, August 30, 2018Microsoft is hopeful that the ban on Skype in the Emirates will be lifted, following discussions with the UAE authorities over the use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. As reported in April, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has been in talks with Microsoft, which owns Skype, and Apple, the owner of FaceTime, over the… Microsoft ‘hopeful’ of deal to lift Skype ban in UAE
UNWTO: International Tourism Arrivals Hit Record High in 2017
Thursday, August 30, 2018Growth in arrivals was echoed by generated by UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2018 Edition’ shows that international tourist arrivals reached a total of 1,323 million in 2017, some 84 million more than the previous year and a new record. The sector has now seen uninterrupted growth in arrivals for eight straight years. 2017’s growth was the… UNWTO: International Tourism Arrivals Hit Record High in 2017
UAE September fuel prices: petrol and diesel to increase marginally
Thursday, August 30, 2018Petrol prices in the UAE will marginally increase in September, ENOC announced today. Here’s the breakdown: • Super 98: Dh2.59 a litre (up from Dh2.57 in July) • Special 95: Dh2.48 (up from Dh2.46) • Diesel: Dh2.64 (up from Dh2.63) Since the start of the year, the price at the petrol pumps has been steadily… UAE September fuel prices: petrol and diesel to increase marginally
Revealed: the importance of Dubai to Middle East tourism
Wednesday, August 29, 2018Dubai’s international tourism receipts reached AED77.5 billion ($21.1 billion) last year, making up nearly a third of the Middle East total, according to a new report. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) latest annual report showed that Dubai receipts represented 31.1 percent of the total in the Middle East in 2017, and were 8… Revealed: the importance of Dubai to Middle East tourism
Bvlgari welcomes model and songwriter Kōki, as a new Bvlgari Ambassador
Wednesday, August 29, 2018Growing up in a family accomplished in music and the arts, Kōki, developed deep sensitivity and a keen aesthetic sense. She studied flute and piano from a young age, and her musical talent is now blossoming as a songwriter. At the same time, she is working towards a new dream of becoming a top model.… Bvlgari welcomes model and songwriter Kōki, as a new Bvlgari Ambassador
Japan enlists Airbus and Saudi-backed Uber in flying-car plan
Wednesday, August 29, 2018Japan is making a push to develop flying cars, enlisting companies including Uber Technologies and Boeing in a government-led group to bring airborne vehicles to the country in the next decade. The group will initially comprise 21 businesses and organisations, including Airbus, NEC Corp, a Toyota Motor Corporation-backed startup called Cartivator, ANA Holdings, Japan Airlines,… Japan enlists Airbus and Saudi-backed Uber in flying-car plan
In Saudi Arabia women are allowed to pilot planes
Wednesday, August 29, 2018The Directorate General of civil aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has issued five licenses for female pilots by allowing them to work with the crew commanders for the aircraft of the airline Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). On Tuesday, August 28, reported Al Arabiya. Issuance of licenses to citizens of Saudi Arabia is part of the… In Saudi Arabia women are allowed to pilot planes
The Emirates Group celebrates ‘Daughters of Zayed’ on Emirati Women’s Day (Video)
Tuesday, August 28, 2018Dubai, UAE, 28 August 2018 – To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, the Emirates Group unveiled a special video tribute to the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, who was a driving force in supporting the advancement of women in the country. Released on Emirates’ social… The Emirates Group celebrates ‘Daughters of Zayed’ on Emirati Women’s Day (Video)
