UAE News
Arabian Travel Market Advisory Board goes digital
Sunday, May 10, 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 May 2020: Arabian Travel Market (ATM), recently hosted the first digital ATM Advisory Board meeting with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry dominating the discussion. The Board will continue to provide guidance on industry themes, challenges, growth opportunities and future strategies in… Arabian Travel Market Advisory Board goes digital
First baby born to COVID-19 positive mother at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
Thursday, May 7, 2020The pregnant woman was admitted to Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai on May 2 with a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. She was 37 weeks pregnant. The expected date of delivery was May 19, but after only three days in the hospital, the baby arrived safely.The baby boy weighing 3.18kg was born to 25-year-old Indian mother on May 5. “The contractions started very suddenly,… First baby born to COVID-19 positive mother at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
IWC Schaffhausen launches augmented reality with it’s Portugieser 2020 models
Thursday, May 7, 2020IWC has been working with 3D technologies for many years in design and production for visualisation and manufacturing. The brand has been exploring Augmented Reality solutions since 2008 when they tested some of the very early technologies in the market. They also launched 3D movement AR models in their catalogues in 2014 so it is… IWC Schaffhausen launches augmented reality with it’s Portugieser 2020 models
Damas Jewellery appoints Luc Perramond as new Chairman and CEO
Wednesday, May 6, 2020DUBAI, UAE – Damas Jewellery is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Perramond as Chairman and CEO, effective from April 20th. Luc Perramond joins Damas with a wealth of knowledge and an array of expertise, accumulated over 30 years within the luxury industry, with specialization in watches and jewellery. During his extensive career, Mr.… Damas Jewellery appoints Luc Perramond as new Chairman and CEO
Expo 2020 Dubai is gearing up to help shaping a post-pandemic world
Monday, May 4, 2020The postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022 is set to be approved by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), with the change of dates having already surpassed the required two-thirds threshold, it was announced on Monday. On the proposal of the Executive Committee, the General Assembly of the… Expo 2020 Dubai is gearing up to help shaping a post-pandemic world
Chopard’s Red Carpet 2020 Collection pays tribute to Nature
Monday, May 4, 2020Since the 60th anniversary of the Cannes International Film Festival, Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie workshops have annually achieved the feat of composing a collection that includes as many creations as the year of the Festival’s existence: the Red Carpet Collection. This year, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President & Artistic Director of Chopard and initiator of its Journey to… Chopard’s Red Carpet 2020 Collection pays tribute to Nature
How the Covid-19 is impacting the Fashion Industry
Monday, May 4, 2020Fashion, in fact, is one of the businesses most vulnerable to disruption from the outbreak since it relies so heavily on discretionary spending. Experts may not always agree on exactly how the pandemic will change different aspects of the industry. But the consensus is that it will, with many large-scale shifts that were already underway… How the Covid-19 is impacting the Fashion Industry
Over 180,000 lights shine on Burj Khalifa after donations pour in first 24 hours
Monday, May 4, 2020Contributions poured for the World’s Tallest Donation Box, shining 180,000 lights on 18 floors of Burj Khalifa within 24 hours of the initiative’s launch. The donations raised on the first day will help provide 180,000 meals for individuals and families affected by the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic in the UAE, as part of the initiative that… Over 180,000 lights shine on Burj Khalifa after donations pour in first 24 hours
COVID-19: UAE announces 564 new cases and 99 recoveries
Sunday, May 3, 2020The UAE has confirmed 564 new coronavirus cases, while seven COVID-19 patients have died and 99 others have fully recovered. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), this brings the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country to 14,163, while there have been 126 deaths and 2,763 recoveries so far. The ministry… COVID-19: UAE announces 564 new cases and 99 recoveries
9-year-old boy reunited with family in Dubai after being stuck in Australia for 2 months (Video)
Sunday, May 3, 2020As soon as she saw her nine-year-old son at the Dubai airport, Australian expat Lindsey Summers ran towards him and lifted him up in a tight embrace. They hadn’t seen each other for nearly two months. Luca Alexander Summers, Lindsey’s son who was born in Dubai, had travelled to Sydney in early March for what… 9-year-old boy reunited with family in Dubai after being stuck in Australia for 2 months (Video)
