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Zabeel House by Jumeirah, Al Seef opens 5th June
Thursday, June 14, 2018The second hotel in the Zabeel House by Jumeirah collection opens 5th June, bringing a loft-style vibe to the south banks of Dubai Creek, next door to the earlier opened Zabeel House MINI by Jumeirah. Zabeel House by Jumeirah, Al Seef promises to be the stylish older sibling of its next door neighbour, while still… Zabeel House by Jumeirah, Al Seef opens 5th June
Dubai hotel cuts ties with Chef Atul Kochhar following tweet
Wednesday, June 13, 2018A Dubai hotel has cut ties with celebrity chef Atul Kochhar following an inflammatory tweet that caused outrage on social media amid accusations of racism, bigotry and Islamophobia. The Michelin-starred chef operated the award-winning Rang Mahal Indian restaurant at Dubai’s JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. “Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have… Dubai hotel cuts ties with Chef Atul Kochhar following tweet
IMG Worlds of Adventure, the Coolest Place to Spend Eid
Wednesday, June 13, 2018This summer you can beat the heat and spend Eid with your family and friends at the world’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure. The 1.5 million square foot entertainment destination is all indoors and temperature controlled, allowing guests of all ages to relax and enjoy Eid festivities in addition to the park’s 22… IMG Worlds of Adventure, the Coolest Place to Spend Eid
Dubai hoteliers boosted by reduction in municipality fees
Wednesday, June 13, 2018Hoteliers across Dubai have described a decrease in municipality fees as a “win-win” situation ahead of an expected major boost in occupancy levels for Eid Al Fitr. On Monday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai ordered the municipality fee on sales at hotel facilities in Dubai — which will include the… Dubai hoteliers boosted by reduction in municipality fees
Nike opens Sports Centre in Moscow
Wednesday, June 13, 2018Brazil football icon Ronaldo and Russia legend Andrey Arshavin joined Olympic figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva and hundreds of Moscow youngsters at the opening of Box MSK – Nike’s vibrant new sports and cultural centre in Gorky Park. The innovative multi-purpose space opened on Tuesday, June 12, offering Moscow’s youth the opportunity to be more active… Nike opens Sports Centre in Moscow
Eid Al Fitr 2018 holiday announced for UAE private sector
Tuesday, June 12, 2018The Eid Al Fitr holiday for private-sector employees will be Shawwal 1-2, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Tuesday. Depending on when Eid begins, Shawwal 1 will either coincide with Friday, June 15, or Saturday, June 16. “It is decided that the first and second days of the month of Shawwal 1439… Eid Al Fitr 2018 holiday announced for UAE private sector
UAE leaders congratulate Putin on ‘Russia Day’
Tuesday, June 12, 2018President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the occasion of Russia Day, which is observed annually on 12th June. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh… UAE leaders congratulate Putin on ‘Russia Day’
Trump and Kim Jong-un handshake begins historic US-North Korea summit (Video)
Tuesday, June 12, 2018U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un concluded an extraordinary nuclear summit Tuesday with the U.S. president pledging unspecified “security guarantees” to the North and Kim recommitting to the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” They coupled the summit agreement with lofty promises by Trump to handle “a very dangerous problem” and Kim’s… Trump and Kim Jong-un handshake begins historic US-North Korea summit (Video)
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait agree $2.5bn aid package for Jordan
Monday, June 11, 2018A $2.5 billion aid package for Jordan has been agreed by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at a summit in Makkah. The agreement includes a direct payment to the Jordanian central bank, as well as the three nations acting as guarantors to the World Bank on Jordan’s behalf. Development projects in Jordan will be… UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait agree $2.5bn aid package for Jordan
HBO Orders First ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel
Sunday, June 10, 2018Hollywood Reporter — The future of the Game of Thrones franchise has become clearer, and that future lies firmly in the past. HBO is officially moving forward with a pilot order for a still-untitled Game of Thrones prequel, created by Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service) and George R. R. Martin – the author… HBO Orders First ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel
