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Emirates celebrates love on board and in worldwide lounges for Valentine’s Day
14 Feb 2019
Emirates is celebrating the season of love with its customers on board and in its lounges this Valentine’s Day. As part of its commitment to create seasonal menus and unique experiences for celebrations worldwide, Emirates has refreshed its Valentine’s Day offering to create a memorable travel experience for its customers.
The celebrations kick off in Emirates’...
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Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launches mega tourism projects in ancient area of Al-Ula
13 Feb 2019
Arab News -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched on Sunday mega tourism projects in Al-Ula, including a resort designed by a renowned French architect and a nature reserve, both called Sharaan. Jean Nouvel, the French architect who designed Louvre Abu Dhabi, will build a resort in the mountains of Al-Ula as part of a plan launched on Sunday night to transform the home of ancient civilizations into a destination for visitors from around the world.
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Oman looks to double number of Russian tourists
13 Feb 2019
Times of Oman -- Zulauf said to Times of Oman, “At maximum, we hope that the number is doubled within the next two to three years. Then, by the next five years, the number will be tripled. We are using the strategy of attracting wealthier Russians to resorts and five star establishments first, as there are many more wealthy people in Russia than in other countries, and then thinking about the middle class for four star hotels.”
This came during a meeting the Ministry of Tourism held... Read More
Elite police squads fired up for Dubai challenge
11 Feb 2019
The National -- Elite police squads from all corners of the globe are laying down the law in Dubai in a unique test of their rapid response skills.
The UAE Swat (special weapons and tactics) Challenge got underway on Sunday, with 60 highly-trained teams, including from the United States, Italy, France, Argentina and Russia, on red alert at Dubai Police's Al Ruwayaa Training City.
Highly-trained officers will part in a variety of dramatic scenarios - from hostage rescues to... Read More
All of the Grammy winners: Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Drake and more
11 Feb 2019
The National -- Cardi B made history on Sunday night as the first solo woman to ever win Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards (Lauryn Hill won in 1996, but when she was part of the group The Fugees).
Meanwhile, regular visitor to the UAE Dua Lipa won Best New Artist while female singer-songwriter St Vincent also won the award for best rock song on the night.
The big award – album of the year – went to country star Kacey Musgraves for Golden Hour.
Meanwhile, it was... Read More
Perfect gift for him and her this Valentine’s Day
10 Feb 2019
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the region’s leading retailer of luxury timepieces and jewellery, holds six decades of experience in selecting the finest pieces for the most discerning customer or special occasion.
With Valentine’s just around the corner, an exquisite timepiece or fine piece of jewellery is the perfect gift for that special person. With over 60 prestigious brands across 62 locations, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons houses an exceptional selection of outstanding items to choose... Read More
Father to run, cycle and swim 800km with disabled son
10 Feb 2019
The National -- As a former British Royal Marine, Nick Watson is used to gruelling physical ordeals. In a five-year career with the UK military’s elite amphibious fighting force, he was deployed all over the world, including to Kuwait in the aftermath of the first Gulf War.
But on Sunday, the ex soldier is set to embark on what he describes as the biggest challenge of his life. He is aiming to complete seven 113km triathlons, over seven days, in seven emirates. And... Read More
Emirates flight running low on fuel diverted due to high winds
10 Feb 2019
An Emirates flight from Dubai to London had to be diverted due to high winds - as an emergency was declared as the plane was running low on fuel.
The aircraft twice tried to make a landing at Gatwick Airport on Friday, but was unable to do so safely due to the hazardous weather conditions in the UK.
Flight EK15 was diverted to Manchester, where it made a safe arrival.
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BREAKING: Emirates flight #EK15 from #Dubai attempted to land twice at Gatwick... Read More
Makkah Millennium Hotel Wins 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
07 Feb 2019
Makkah Millennium Hotel, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Piazza, has been recognized among the Top 25 Hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) by the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Makkah Millennium Hotel was also merited among the highest in the categories of Service, Family and Luxury in KSA based on thousands of positive reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor... Read More
Harrison Ford to attend Dubai World Government Summit
07 Feb 2019
Hollywood star Harrison Ford has made his name on the silver screen in a story of a galaxy far, far away.
But when he arrives in Dubai next week as a guest speaker at the World Government Summit, he will deliver an important message that is much closer to home.
As the man who portrayed Han Solo and Indiana Jones, the actor is one of Hollywood’s brightest and most enduring stars and his talk on the future of the oceans is one of the highlights of the three-day conference.
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