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UAE motorists face jump in petrol prices in May
Monday, April 30, 2018Filling up your car at the pumps in May will cost significantly more than it did in April. Enoc today released the fuel prices inclusive of VAT for next month. The price of Super 98 and diesel will rise 16 fils, and Special 95 will increase by 15 fils. Here’s the breakdown: • Super 98:… UAE motorists face jump in petrol prices in May
UAE telecoms regulator in talks over lifting ban on Skype and FaceTime
Monday, April 30, 2018The UAE’s telecoms regulator is in talks with Microsoft and Apple that focus on the potential lifting of a ban on Skype and FaceTime. The country restricts access to the apps but is looking at how it does so, the Arabic newspaper Al Ittihad reported on Sunday. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, director-general of the Telecommunications… UAE telecoms regulator in talks over lifting ban on Skype and FaceTime
Emirates welcomes over 18,000 visitors at the 25th edition of ATM (Video)
Saturday, April 28, 2018Emirates’ stand was buzzing at this year’s ATM, with over 18,000 visitors making their way to the stand to experience the airline’s signature products and services. Visitors were also able to experience the new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite for the first time at ATM. In addition, the Emirates stand showcased the airline’s recently… Emirates welcomes over 18,000 visitors at the 25th edition of ATM (Video)
Diego Maradona decision to leave Fujairah ‘made in mutual agreement’
Saturday, April 28, 2018Diego Maradona’s representatives say the Argentine left Fujairah on Friday by mutual consent following the club’s failure to gain automatic promotion to the Arabian Gulf League. Fujairah had been held to a 1-1 draw at home by Khorfakkan in their final First Division fixture of the season, ensuring they finished third in the table and… Diego Maradona decision to leave Fujairah ‘made in mutual agreement’
Emirati fishing boats fired upon by ‘pirates’ in Gulf of Oman
Friday, April 27, 2018A fleet of Emirati fishing vessels was fired upon by suspected pirates while sailing in the Gulf of Oman, according to boat crews. A captain and crew showed photos and video footage of their engines riddled with bullets as a result of the encounter about 12.30pm on Tuesday. “They appeared from nowhere and told us… Emirati fishing boats fired upon by ‘pirates’ in Gulf of Oman
Dubai Police investigation under way after two pupils from same private school commit suicide
Friday, April 27, 2018Two pupils attending the same private school in the Al Qusais area of Dubai claimed their own lives in two separate incidents one day apart. A 16-year-old Filipina girl hung herself in her bedroom last Tuesday evening. Her mother, a nurse, found the body and called Dubai police’s operation room. The girl, who lived with… Dubai Police investigation under way after two pupils from same private school commit suicide
Etihad launches loungewear collection at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi
Thursday, April 26, 2018Etihad Airways leveraged its sponsorships of global fashion weeks and its Platinum Partner status of Louvre Abu Dhabi to launch a new Emirati designed loungewear collection at an exclusive reception held last night at the iconic cultural institution. The stylish new line by Emirati brand A Friend of Mine by Xpoze will be offered to… Etihad launches loungewear collection at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi
DUBAI CLOSES FIRST QUARTER WITH RECORD 4.7 MILLION INTERNATIONAL OVERNIGHT VISITORS
Thursday, April 26, 2018Dubai’s tourism sector rallied strongly, steadily picking up pace through the first three months of 2018 in light of growing currency pressures as it continued to retain and grow share across global markets. Welcoming 4.7 million international overnight tourists from January-March 2018, the emirate posted a stable 2 per cent increase in traffic versus the… DUBAI CLOSES FIRST QUARTER WITH RECORD 4.7 MILLION INTERNATIONAL OVERNIGHT VISITORS
flydubai to operate to five points in Iraq with the restart of flights to Sulaimaniyah
Wednesday, April 25, 2018flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that flights to Sulaimaniyah will resume from 10 May 2018. The carrier now operates to five points in Iraq including Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Najaf. The decision to relaunch the flights was taken following the Iraqi authorities’ announcement that that the airport reopened in March 2018. flydubai is the… flydubai to operate to five points in Iraq with the restart of flights to Sulaimaniyah
UAE President passes decree paving way for expats to represent country’s sports teams
Wednesday, April 25, 2018Expatriates will soon be eligible to join local clubs and represent the country in all sports in what is being called a “ground-breaking occasion in the history of UAE sports” following a decree from the President, Sheikh Khalifa. As of September, men married to Emirati women as well as children born in the UAE and… UAE President passes decree paving way for expats to represent country’s sports teams
