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Saudi Arabia's first female commercial pilot wants others to soar in her flight path
19 Jun 2019
A 29-year-old Saudi Arabian woman has become the first female first officer to fly a mainstream commercial plane in the kingdom.
Yasmeen Al Maimani piloted Nesma Airlines flight ATR72 from Hail to Al Qasim on June 9, making her mark on the world of aviation by becoming the first female first officer to fly a scheduled commerical service in Saudi Arabia.
“I did not expect to be the first and it feels so good to represent my country with this title,” she told The National.
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Dubai Customs participates in Azerbaijan WCO IT/TI Conference
19 Jun 2019
DUBAI, 18th June, 2019 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs took an active part in the WCO IT/TI Conference and Exhibition, which was held between 12th-14th June, 2019, in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku.
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs headed the delegation to the conference which took place under the theme "New technologies for SMART borders – New opportunities for Trade, Travel, and Transport" and explored implications of the digital world on Customs and other Government... Read More
Norway island wants to be world's first time-free zone
19 Jun 2019
(CNN) — Don't you wish those long summer days could last forever? An island in northern Norway is campaigning to do just that.
With the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice just around the corner on June 21, Sommarøy – meaning "Summer Island" – wants to swap its watches for flower garlands and declare itself the world's first time-free zone.
On this island in West Tromsø, north of the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't set from May 18 right through to July 26, a full 69 days.... Read More
Dubai tourists to be given free Sim cards on arrival
19 Jun 2019
Tourists visiting Dubai no longer need to worry about expensive roaming charges or finding Wi-Fi as all travellers visiting the emirate will now be given a free Sim card.
Every tourist over the age of 18 will get a free Du Sim pack from officers at passport control desks in Dubai International Airport.
The pre-paid Sim cards come with three flexi-minutes of talk time and 20 MB of mobile data valid for three days. The new initiative is part of a happiness project by the General... Read More
René Caovilla and Chopard designed a true jewel sandal to support the Naked Heart foundation
18 Jun 2019
From the encounter of two historical luxury Maisons, René Caovilla and Chopard, the idea of a partnership to support the Naked Heart Foundation of Natalia Vodianova, philanthropist and super model renown internationally, came to life.
The two Maisons have created a one-of-a-kind jewel sandal for “The Secret Garden” Charity Gala was held in Geneva on 13 June. A true work of art where the craft mastery of the Venetian luxury shoe brand perfectly blends in with the excellence making of... Read More
The first LVMH Swiss Watch Manufactures Exhibition in Dubai announced
18 Jun 2019
Stéphane Bianchi, President of the LVMH Watch Division, and Jean-Christophe Babin, President of the Bvlgari Group, are announcing the first LVMH Swiss Watch Manufactures Exhibition.
The event will take place in Dubai Bvlgari Hotel in January 2020 and will include Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith. The four Watch Brands will introduce to the International Medias and Retail Partners their Watchmaking news 2020.
“In between Geneva in January and Basel in March, we have had in... Read More
UAE, Uzbekistan review strengthening economic ties
17 Jun 2019
SHARJAH, WAM -- Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has met with Alisher Selmov, Consul-General of Uzbekistan in Dubai, and explored ways of enhancing mutual cooperation for the benefit of both sides.
During the meeting, Al Owais briefed the guest on the chamber and its missions in trade and economic relations with friendly countries. He also affirmed the chamber's keenness to provide the necessary support to the business sector in... Read More
Emirati Jiu-Jitsu champs bag 48 medals in Abu Dhabi Grand Slam-Moscow
17 Jun 2019
Moscow, WAM – The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam - Moscow, which ran over two days in the Russian capital, saw Emirati Jiu-Jitsu champs bagging 48 medals on the international competition.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam brought to Russia some of the best Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world, with more than 550 male and female players from various world continents having participated.
The UAE champs won eight medals Sunday, including one gold, five silvers and two bronzes, after bagging 40 medals... Read More
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers discover causes of Arabian Sea dead zone expansion
17 Jun 2019
WAM – A recent study conducted at New York University Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, has shown that the rapid warming of the Arabian Gulf could cause the intensification and expansion of the Arabian Sea dead zone, bringing the oxygen-depleted waters closer to the UAE’s shores.
The research was led by senior scientist at NYUAD’s Centre for Prototype Climate Modeling, CPCM, Zouhair Lachkar, and co-authored by NYU Professor of Mathematics, Atmosphere, and Ocean Science K. Shafer Smith and Deputy... Read More
Restoration by Parmigiani Fleurier
16 Jun 2019
Its expertise dates back to 1976, when master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani opened a restoration workshop. In 1996, the Parmigiani Fleurier brand was created around this centre of excellence. Restoration requires the highest level of watchmaking expertise. Much of what is learnt is actually linked to forgotten activities of the past; activities which are imprinted in the brand's watches. The Parmigiani Fleurier restoration workshop is a department that deals with all types of horological... Read More
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