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RoboCafe: A cafe run by robots is opening in Dubai
01 Aug 2019
A cafe run entirely by a staff of robots is opening in Dubai later this summer. RoboCafe will be located in Dubai Festival City, and will see customers order via iPads, and have their food served by a team of robots.
The cafe will be operated by three robotic arms that, according to the cafe, "will also perform light and musical shows to entertain guests".
RoboCafe is keeping details quiet, but it has announced that it will open in August
It looks like, as well as... Read More
2019 Victoria's Secret fashion show is canceled, according to Shanina Shaik
01 Aug 2019
E! News – Shanina Shaik appeared to drop a bombshell this week when she claimed the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will not be happening in 2019.
"Unfortunately the Victoria's Secret show won't be happening this year," she told Australia's The Daily Telegraph. "It's something I'm not used to because every year around this time I'm training like an angel. But I'm sure in the future something will happen, which I'm pretty sure about."
She added, "I'm sure they're trying to work... Read More
Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi celebrates one year of unrivalled family fun!
31 Jul 2019
Debuted on Yas Island exactly one year ago,Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi celebrated its memorable one-year anniversary on Thursday, July 25th 2019. With a day full of celebrations, guests reveled in the festivities alongside none other than their favorite DC Super Heroes including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman as well as Warner Bros. Animated characters from Looney Tunes and Hannah-Barberasuch as Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and Scooby-Doo.
With the park in full birthday mode, family... Read More
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attends coronation of king of Malaysia
31 Jul 2019
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed offered his congratulations to the king of Malaysia after attending his coronation in Kuala Lumpur.
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was among the dignitaries who turned out in force for a ceremony steeped in tradition in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.
Sultan of Pahang Abdullah Ahmad Shah was officially installed as the nation's 16th king at Istana Negara, the national palace.
He ascended to the... Read More
Bvlgari presents Cinemagia High Jewellery Collection (Video)
31 Jul 2019
Step into the world of cinema, and, as if by magic, be transported to a dreamland. With the Cinemagia High Jewellery Collection, Bvlgari celebrates its passionate relationship with the silver screen: an array of wondrous pieces spotlighting the same boundless creativity and expertise that exists at the heart of the finest films.
An extraordinary exercise in daring creativity and craftsmanship, each Cinemagia creation boasts Bvlgari’s quintessential Roman spirit. Visionary and show-... Read More
Abu Dhabi hosts 4th UAE-Turkmenistan Political Consultations Committee
30 Jul 2019
WAM – The "4th UAE-Turkmenistan Political Consultations Committee" was held on 29, July at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the capital, Abu Dhabi, on Monday.
The UAE delegation was headed by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, while the Turkmen delegation was headed by Berdiniyaz Matiyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, both... Read More
Lotus Evija: what to know about the all-electric hypercar
30 Jul 2019
It's the kind of announcement that makes you hope the UAE's plans to pursue alternative modes of propulsion continue apace — Lotus has just unveiled its first ever all-electric hypercar.
The vehicle in question is called the Evija, and the figures behind it are just a little bit staggering. Lotus claims it'll have a top speed of more than 320kph, produce 1,971hp and do 0-100kph in less than three seconds.
That'll give the other competitors on track days at Yas Marina Circuit... Read More
Where the wealthy go in private jets, from Bahamas to Barbados
30 Jul 2019
Heatwaves and protests this month in New York, London and Hong Kong may have left some urbanites dreaming of weekend breaks on isolated beaches.
The fastest route to fulfilling those fantasies is by private jet, an exclusive mode of transport growing increasingly popular among the ranks of the super-rich.
Private jet flights climbed almost 10% last year, according to an analysis of 30 island destinations by real estate broker Knight Frank and aviation adviser WingX. Private... Read More
Second British warship arrives to assist vessels through Strait of Hormuz
29 Jul 2019
Britain’s most advanced warship arrived in the Gulf on Sunday to increase protection for British-flagged vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the seizure of a tanker by Iran earlier this month.
The HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, entered the strait on Sunday on a mission that the British government says is crucial to “provide reassurance to the shipping industry” against Iranian aggression. It joins the frigate HMS Montrose, which last week began escorting ships... Read More
Dubai in top 5 global international shipping centres
29 Jul 2019
WAM – Dubai has made the top 5 in the 2019 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development, ISCD, Index for the second year running.
The index provides an independent ranking of the performance of the world’s largest cities that offer port and shipping business services.
In the six years since the report has been published, there has been a general rise in the performance of Asian and Middle Eastern locations. The first report in 2014 included three European locations... Read More
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