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Ministry confirms UAE public holidays for rest of the year
09 Sep 2019
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has confirmed the public holidays to be held during the rest of the year.
According to a timetable posted on the authority’s official Twitter page, residents will enjoy four days off, including two in November and two in December, before 2019 draws to a close.
The first holiday to be marked is Prophet Mohammad's Birthday, which will fall on 12 Rabie Al Awwal, expected to be Saturday, November 9.
Commemoration... Read More
Emirates bans some MacBook Pros on its flights
09 Sep 2019
Emirates airline has banned some MacBook Pro laptops on flights because of defective batteries that pose a fire risk.
The airline's security alert was issued after Apple recalled 15-inch MacBook Pro models sold between September 2015 and February 2017.
"As a safety precaution, travellers will not be permitted to carry these MacBook Pro models as checked-in or carry-on baggage on Emirates flights unless the battery has been replaced," Emirates said on its website.
"To... Read More
Alexander Wang and Bvlgari Celebrate A.W. BVLGARI’S 712 Fifth Avenue
09 Sep 2019
On September 7, 2019, Alexander Wang and Bvlgari celebrated the launch of the “Serpenti Through the Eyes of Wang” capsule collection with an exclusive one-night-only experience at 712 Fifth Avenue in New York City. The event included performances by rapper Rick Ross and singer Normani, and DJs Asmara and Pedro while attendees included Hailey Beiber, Offset, Kehlani, YG, Quavo, Tiffany Haddish, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Soo Joo Park, Sydney Sweeney, Sofia Richie, Justine Skye, Riley Montana,... Read More
Sharjah strengthens campaigns to attract more Russian tourists in 2019
08 Sep 2019
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced that it is aiming to attract more Russian visitors this year as an increasing number of tourists from the country continue to flock to the emirate to experience first-hand its world-renowned hospitality and unique cultural heritage.
According to the 2018 figures released by SCTDA, Russian visitors, ranked second on the list of overnight guests in Sharjah at 328,000. The number of guests from Russia, the... Read More
Venice: Todd Phillips' 'Joker' Wins Golden Lion, Roman Polanski Wins Silver Lion
08 Sep 2019
Hollywood Reporter – Todd Phillips' Joker took home the Golden Lion top prize in Venice on Saturday night, while Roman Polanski won the second place Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize for An Officer and a Spy.
Upon receiving the prize, Phillips thanked "Warner Bros. and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie."
And of the film's star Joaquin Phoenix, who joined Phillips onstage, the director said, "There is no movie without Joaquin... Read More
The UAE’s first high-end electric e-karting experience coming soon at The Dubai Mall
04 Sep 2019
Emaar Entertainment will soon launch EKart Zabeel, the UAE’s first high-end indoor e-karting experience to The Dubai Mall.
A challenging course with the latest generation of electric go-karts, EKart Zabeel will provide amateurs and professionals with the ultimate e-karting experience. Challenge your friends, have fun with your family or a join up for memorable team-building exercise with your colleagues for that perfectly organised corporate event, all at EKart Zabeel.
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Sharjah Ruler’s theatrical work 'Nimrod' to be performed at Moscow Art Theatre
04 Sep 2019
WAM -- The Gorky Moscow Art Theatre will stage Nimrod, a theatrical work written by H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on September 5, 2019.
The play, based on the life of one of the most tyrannical kings in history, Nimrod bin Kan’aan, ruler of Babylon and king of Assyria Empire, is a social commentary highlighting the duty of a nation’s leadership to build equal societies on the foundations of peace and justice.
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JA The Resort, Dubai Reopens as World-Class, All-Inclusive Experience Resort
03 Sep 2019
Described as the ‘original heritage hotel at the heart of the action’, the much-loved and award-winning JA Beach Hotel at JA The Resort, Jebel Ali Beach, Dubai, has completed its 2019 makeover and reopen for business on September 1st.
In keeping with the world class resort facilities at the 1 million square metre JA The Resort, JA Beach Hotel has completed a renovation of the entire building façade, now showcasing sleek all-glass balconies and new furniture, so that guests have... Read More
Abu Dhabi Art 2019: Emirati artist Ebtisam Abdulaziz to lead visual campaign
03 Sep 2019
Emirati artist Ebtisam Abdulaziz will lead the visual campaign at Abu Dhabi Art 2019, which takes place at Manarat Al Saadiyat from November 21 to 23.
Abdulaziz will present pieces from her ongoing project, Life in a Bag, in which she exhibits X-ray images of women’s bags, including those belonging to visitors at last year’s Abu Dhabi Art.
“Working with Abu Dhabi Art is a unique opportunity and the event itself has inspired my new series,”... Read More
Chandrayaan-2 Moon lander Vikram, lunar rover Pragyaan separate from orbiter
02 Sep 2019
Pragyaan and Vikram are finally on their way to the Moon. After a journey of around a month and a half, Chandrayaan-2 is just six days away from achieving the unachieved -- landing a rover on near the south pole of the Moon, a feat unaccomplished by any other country.
Praygyaan is Chandrayaan-2 six-wheeled rover that is currently housed in the Vikram lander. The lander and the rover succesfully broke from the Chandhrayaan-2 orbiter Monday afternoon and began their own journey to the... Read More
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