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Prada is the latest fashion house to go fur free
23 May 2019
Fur is a big part of Italian fashion culture. It is a sign of wealth, a marker of style and, despite the oft-warm climate, Romans, Florentines and Milanese rarely miss a chance to shrug a fox fur or mink over their shoulders.
Yet seemingly, times they are a-changing. Prada, the brand famous for it’s cerebral approach – designer Miuccia Prada likes to make her customers think – has just announced it will be ditching fur from its spring summer 2020 collections.
With this move... Read More
Amadeus: The 8 travel trends you need to know for 2019
23 May 2019
The global travel industry is experiencing a fundamental change to the way in which travel is sold and how the traveler is served. At Amadeus, we actively observe travel trends so our customers and partners, and ourselves, can innovate and create better journeys for all.
As we continue to shape the future of travel in the long term, we’ve identified eight trends we’re looking at for 2019:
1. Personalization will remain a top priority for all areas of the travel industry
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Construction of Expo 2020 three Thematic Districts is now completed
22 May 2019
Construction of Expo 2020 Dubai’s petal-shaped Thematic Districts is now complete, marking one of the most significant milestones on the road to welcoming the world to the UAE for 173 days of fun, creativity and inspiration.
More than 100 million working hours have now gone into developing the site, including the completion of all shell and core works for the Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability Districts. Final building completion certificates have been... Read More
Etihad Airways launches new fully-customisable economy experience
22 May 2019
Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The retrofit programme, which includes new personalised wireless streaming entertainment to smartphone and tablet devices, is scheduled for completion in August this year. The airline is also introducing a new and improved Economy dining concept on all its flights as part of a wider programme of enhancements to its inflight... Read More
Emergency Response Capacity of the World Food Programme benefits from a donation of 97 Trucks and 30 Trailers by the Russian Federation
22 May 2019
The World Food Programme welcomes the Russian Federation’s donation of 97 KAMAZ trucks and 30 trailers, which will greatly help enhance its transport capacity. The 21 May’s handover marks another important milestone in the historic and long-lasting partnership between the Russian Federation and WFP in the area of logistical technologies. This recent donation will contribute to boosting the operational performance of three of WFP Regional Fleet Hubs, namely in the UAE, Ghana and Uganda.
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Over 10,000 guests visit Louvre Abu Dhabi on International Museum Day
21 May 2019
WAM – More than 10,000 guests, made up of children, families and other art enthusiasts, including visitors from abroad as well as UAE residents, visited Louvre Abu Dhabi on 18th May, as the global community of cultural institutions celebrated the International Museum Day.
With extended opening hours until 1 am, visitors enjoyed the museum’s plethora of ongoing activities as well as its permanent galleries and international exhibitions, particularly Rembrandt, Vermeer & the Dutch... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid unveils gold card for permanent-visa residents
21 May 2019
Investors and entrepreneurs granted permanent residency in the UAE will be granted a "gold card" confirming their new status.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced the move on Tuesday.
He said about 6,800 people had been granted permanent residency under the first round of applications.
They collectively pledged investments of an estimated Dh100 billion, he said.
The UAE's new permanent visa is intended to generate foreign... Read More
Etihad Airways extends its popular free two-night Abu Dhabi getaway offer
20 May 2019
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced it is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening month. Travellers flying through the capital of the UAE with the airline are invited to enjoy a free two-night hotel stay to break up their journey and explore the city’s vibrant and diverse attractions.
Abu Dhabi offers visitors the chance to explore cultural highlights, impressive architecture... Read More
UAE welcomes Saudi King's call for emergency summits
20 May 2019
WAM – The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's call to the leaders of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and other Arab League states for two emergency summits in Makkah on May 30th, 2019, on the critical circumstances the region is going through and their consequences on regional peace and stability.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in a statement said the call is reflective of... Read More
Emirates unveils its pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai focusing on future of commercial aviation (Video)
19 May 2019
Emirates, Premier Partner and the Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today unveiled the design and visitor experience concepts of its ultramodern pavilion for the 6 month mega-event. The Emirates Pavilion’s design and visitor experience will utilise interactive technologies and design-thinking focusing on the future of commercial aviation. Emirates has already broken ground on the pavilion and construction began in March 2019.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman... Read More
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