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New York, Tokyo and London leaders of Global Ranking of Innovative Cities

05 Dec 2019

Analytical agency 2thinknow has published its Innovation Cities Index 2019. The list is topped by New York, which has picked up three points to push last year’s leaders – Tokyo and London – down one place each.

The ranking has been published since 2007 and scores cities on 162 parameters, not just technological innovation. The criteria fall into 3 groups: Cultural Assets (measuring from visa requirements for entry and equality of women to quality of restaurants), Human Infrastructure... Read More

CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi Welcomes Guests With Record-breaking Experiences

04 Dec 2019

CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, open to the public from 29 November 2019.

Suitable for guests of all ages and skills, CLYMB™ features the world's largest indoor skydiving flight chamber spanning 10 meters (32 feet) wide and 32 meters (104 feet) high. It is also home to the world's tallest indoor climbing wall, reaching 43 meters (141 feet) in height, as part of five climbing walls with varying degrees of height and difficulty, suitable for both... Read More

Aeroflot won two top prizes at World Travel Awards 2019

30 Nov 2019

Aeroflot has once again affirmed its position as a leader in global aviation, winning two top prizes at the Grand Final of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2019: World’s Leading Airline Brand and World's Leading Airline - Business Class.

Aeroflot maintains its status as the most recognizable brand in global aviation for the third year in a row, remaining the first and only holder of this title from the World Travel Awards in history. Meanwhile, Aeroflot also took the award for... Read More

World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 in Muscat, Oman

30 Nov 2019

The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 at the landmark Royal Opera House Muscat to find out who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the world.

Winners at the red carpet reception included Etihad Airways, named ‘World’s Leading Airline’, Armani Hotel Dubai voted ‘World’s Leading Hotel’, whilst Dubai... Read More

Where to celebrate the 48th UAE National Day 2019?

28 Nov 2019

This year, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fireworks shows across the city. Take your pick from Al Seef, La Mer, The Beach, Dubai Festival City, Global Village or The Pointe for a show over Dubai’s horizon.

On December 1 to 2 at Al Seef (8pm), La Mer (8.30pm) and The Beach (9pm); December 2 at The Pointe (8pm), Global Village (9pm).

Yas Marina Celebrations

The 48th UAE National Day celebrations at the end of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are... Read More

Nakheel Mall opens on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

28 Nov 2019

Nakheel Mall, the new shopping, dining and entertainment destination at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, was officially opened by Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah today (Thursday, 28 November).

The AED1.2 billion destination, the new centrepiece of The Palm, provides on-the-doorstep convenience for the island’s 78,000 residents, a new destination for the wider Dubai community, and a stunning new attraction for the millions of tourists who visit the UAE each year.

Easily... Read More

Emirates firms up US$8.8 billion order for 30 Boeing 787s at 2019 Dubai Airshow

28 Nov 2019

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced that it has signed a full purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, worth US$ 8.8 billion at list prices, at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Under its agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777x with B787s.

This deal includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with deliveries commencing in May 2023 and continuing for the next five years. For the B777X, Emirates will enter into discussions with... Read More

Chaumet celebrated the first-year anniversary of its flagship store at The Dubai Mall

28 Nov 2019

On Tuesday, November26th, Chaumet celebrated the first-year anniversary of its regional flagship store located at The Dubai Mall. The French Maison embraced its recent transformation transporting VIP guests to an immersive setting and a digital Place Vendôme overlooking Dubai’s most iconic landmark, as a symbol of a bond of culture. VIP guests, such as Lebanese actress Carmen Bsaibes, Joelle Mardinian, Dana Al Tuwarish, Yara Al Namlahand Manaal al Hammadi celebrated Chaumet High Jewellery... Read More

Annual Investment Meeting signs MoU with Chinese venture capital firm CVCRI; UAE, China trade up by 16%

28 Nov 2019

500 Chinese venture capitalists, private entities expected to attend AIM 2020

Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), world’s largest investment platform, and China Venture Capital Research Institute (CVCRI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a long-term strategic partnership to share resources and to boost investment opportunities within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The MoU signed between Walid Farghal, Director General of AIM, and Jihong Ding, President of... Read More

Classic Cars Exhibition Set to Motor into Abu Dhabi

28 Nov 2019

In celebration of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Race Week, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will present Al Ruhool, a classic cars exhibition, at Qasr Al Hosn, from 27 November to 30 December. The exhibition will explore how the urban fabric of the city developed in the mid-20th century with the transition from nomadic styles of transportation to modern-day automobiles. The exhibition will feature 21 cars from the 1950s and... Read More