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Touchdown on Mars! NASA's InSight lands to peer inside the Red Planet (Video)
27 Nov 2018
After a six-month journey across hundreds of millions of miles of deep space, NASA's InSight spacecraft—a mission nearly ten years and close to $1 billion in the making—landed successfully on the surface of Mars on Monday, touching down on the planet's surface just a few minutes before 12:00 pm PT.
In the final moments of the spacecraft’s descent, the mission control room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was silent as updates on InSight's status blared over the PA system: "Altitude... Read More
Russian media hails Dubai ruler's act of kindness
27 Nov 2018
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been hailed by Russian media after extending financial help to a tourist whose mother died during a family holiday in the emirate.
Leading media outlets in Russia, including Interfax, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, Argumenty and Russia, carried the news and lauded Sheikh Mohammed's act of kindness, state news agency WAM reported.
Sheikh Mohammed, also Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, arranged for all expenses incurred... Read More
Emirates takes home five awards in one week ending with big win at the ULTRAs as “Best Airline in the World”
26 Nov 2018
Emirates made a clean sweep this week with award wins across multiple countries – from Russia and Belgium to the UAE - a testament to the airline’s consistent delivery of industry-leading travel experiences for its diverse customer base, and its commitment to investing in innovative products that will ensure its customers fly better.
Emirates was named ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ at the prestigious 2018 ULTRAs. In a vote taken by over 500,000... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed to pay Dh840,000 hospital bill of deceased Russian tourist
25 Nov 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended financial help to a Russian woman whose mother died after a sudden cardiac arrest in Dubai during a family trip.
All of the late woman’s medical expenses at a private hospital, which total Dh840,000, will be covered by the Prime Minister, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, as well as the cost of transporting her remains to her country and the family’s... Read More
Portland Tiara theft: Diamond crown described as 'national treasure' stolen
24 Nov 2018
The priceless heirloom - made by Cartier in 1902 - was pinched along with a diamond brooch from the Portland Collection Gallery
Police are hunting a gang of thieves who smashed into an armoured glass display case at a historic estate before fleeing with a priceless diamond tiara.
The famous Portland Tiara - seen by countless members of the public and...
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Emirates Group announces half-year performance for 2018-19
21 Nov 2018
The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2018-19. The Group saw steady revenue growth compared to the same period last year, however profits were impacted by the significant rise in oil prices, and unfavourable currency movements in certain markets, amidst other challenges for the airline and travel industry.
The Emirates Group revenue was AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) for the first six months of its 2018-19 financial year, up 10% from AED 49.4 billion (US... Read More
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chechen president
20 Nov 2018
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held a Sea Palace Barza on Monday where he met with Chechen President, Ramzan Kadyrov, and delegates attending the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities forum.
At Qasr Al Bahr Majlis, Sheikh Mohamed and President Kadyrov discussed issues of mutual concern. The two agreed to develop ties between both countries.
The outspoken leader... Read More
Hail celebrates King Salman’s visit in Al Magawat
20 Nov 2018
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud visited Hail as part of his tour to the northern region, where he inaugurated many development projects in health, education and civil servicing sectors.
King Salman accompanied by 350 delegates including the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, and elite royal family members and ministers, attended a public reception hosted by the people of Hail region at Magawat Park.... Read More
Etihad launches new brand platform: ‘Choose Well’ (Video)
20 Nov 2018
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a new brand platform: ‘Choose Well’. The airline’s new customer proposition is an invitation for all to make choices about how they travel and to journey on their own terms. It is also a validation that Etihad’s customers, partners, guests and employees are at the heart of every good choice it makes. The launch is timed to coincide with the airline’s birthday celebrations of fifteen years since its first flight.
The... Read More
Plan b Group to promote ‘Visit St Petersburg’ tourism activities in the UAE
20 Nov 2018
Dubai based Plan b Group has successfully bid for the ‘Visit St. Petersburg’ account. The acquisition of the destination marketing initiative mandates Plan b Group to promote St Petersburg within the UAE as a choice destination for business and leisure. Additionally, Plan b Group Founder & Chairman, Harmeek Singh has been appointed as ‘Visit St Petersburg’s’ representative in the country.
“Through the ‘Visit St. Petersburg’ campaign, Plan b will do what we do best by promoting... Read More
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