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Dubai International Airport closure for 15 minutes due to suspected drone activity: Emirates
23 Sep 2019
(WAM) –Emirates confirmed that the Dubai International Airport was closed from 12.36hrs to 12.51hrs local time Sunday, 22 September 2019, due to suspected drone activity in the surrounding airspace, according to the airlines' spokesman.
As a result, flight EK 433 from Brisbane and Singapore to Dubai International Airport was diverted to Dubai World Central and flight EK 511 from Delhi to Dubai International Airport was diverted to Sharjah International Airport.
"The diverted... Read More
Higher Committee of Human Fraternity unveils design for Abrahamic Family House
22 Sep 2019
WAM – The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has held its second meeting at the New York Public Library in which they shared with stakeholders their mission to progress a culture of mutual respect and dialogue across all backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and several top Emirati officials, and representatives of several institutions and partners were present.
The meeting... Read More
MBRSC, Emirates Foundation organise live sessions with first Emirati astronaut from ISS
22 Sep 2019
WAM – Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, and Emirates Foundation, announced organising 'Zayed’s Ambition' sessions during which school and university students, as well as the public, will get the chance to attend live video and radio sessions with Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati astronaut, while onboard the International Space Station, ISS.
Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, Director General of MBRSC, said: "Zayed’s Ambition live sessions with Hazzaa from ISS and... Read More
Google researchers have reportedly achieved “quantum supremacy”
22 Sep 2019
MIT Technology review – According to a report in the Financial Times, a team of researchers from Google led by John Martinis have demonstrated quantum supremacy for the first time. This is the point at which a quantum computer is shown to be capable of performing a task that’s beyond the reach of even the most powerful conventional supercomputer. The claim appeared in a paper that was posted on a NASA website, but the publication was then taken down. Google did not respond to a request for... Read More
Chanel re-opens renovated Dubai Mall boutique
19 Sep 2019
On June 14th 2019, CHANEL re-opens the doors to its largest boutique in the United Arab Emirates, located in Dubai Mall. The renovated boutique, which first opened its doors in 2009, has now significantly extended to over 715 square-meters with a ground floor dedicated to showcasing the latest CHANEL creations, Ready-to-Wear, bags, shoes and accessories, fragrances, as well as a selection of Fine Jewelry and Watches.
The two-story boutique was designed by New York based architect... Read More
After Emirates' Bling 777, here's the 'diamond'-covered A380 onboard lounge
19 Sep 2019
Emirates often adorns the exterior of its aircraft with wondrous artwork.
Last year, it showed off what appeared to be the most awe-inspiring livery of all – a crystal-encrusted jet named the Bling 777.
It was only a work of art and not the real thing, but it looked fantastic nonetheless.
Now the Dubai airline has gone down the spangly route once again... Read More
Crowning moment for Expo 2020 Dubai as final section of Al Wasl dome is lifted into place
19 Sep 2019
WAM - Months of planning have successfully led to the final piece of Al Wasl dome being lifted into place after an intricate and complex construction operation. The dome’s huge steel crown was positioned at the top of the jewel of the Expo 2020 Dubai site in an inspiring feat of precision engineering, according to a press release issued by the Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday.
Enclosing a space of 724,000 cubic metres and standing 67.5 metres tall – higher than the Leaning Tower of Pisa... Read More
UAE joins international coalition for maritime security
19 Sep 2019
WAM – The United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced it has joined International Maritime Security Construct, an international alliance that aims to protect the safety of maritime navigation and international trade.
Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Director of the International Security Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that the UAE's accession to the alliance comes in support of regional and international efforts to deter threats to... Read More
Belarus, UAE show mutual interest in closer cooperation
18 Sep 2019
(BelTA) – Belarus and the United Arab Emirates demonstrate mutual interest in developing and deepening bilateral cooperation, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media ahead of the talks between Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that are due to take place in the Palace of Independence on 13 September. Sheikh Mohammed... Read More
flydubai celebrates five years of operations to Kazakhstan
18 Sep 2019
Dubai-based flydubai, marks the fifth anniversary of its first flight to Kazakhstan which took off from Dubai International (DXB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) on 16 September 2014. The airline has carried more than 560,000 passengers between Kazakhstan and the UAE since 2014.
Following the success of its service to Almaty, flydubai expanded its service to Kazakhstan with the launch of direct flights to Nur-Sultan, which became its second destination in Kazakhstan and joined... Read More
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