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Dubai set to be maritime tourism hub in region

05 Sep 2018

It has been a dream of many to take a cruise around the world, and see the various places that they have only dreamed or heard of before.

Now, with the work that is being done at various ports across the UAE, and especially in Dubai, experts say that the country is sure to earn a top spot on an international list of must see cruise destinations.

Samir Hamadeh, general manager of Alpha Destination Management, told Khaleej Times that cruise tourism is one of the fastest-growing... Read More

“BVLGARI. Tribute to Femininity. Magnificent Roman Jewels” exhibition will be hold Kremlin Museums

04 Sep 2018

For the first time in Russia, the Moscow Kremlin Museums will hold a retrospective exhibition, presenting pieces of high jewellery art by world-known Italian Maison BVLGARI, which history dates back more than a hundred and thirty years. Over four hundred unique pieces of high-end jewellery from the Bulgari Heritage Collection, as well as pieces from the private collections from around the globe, will be on display at two exhibition halls of the Kremlin museums — the Exhibition Hall of the... Read More

Al Hijri New Year holiday announced for UAE public sector

04 Sep 2018

Public sector workers in the UAE will have a holiday on Thursday September 13, the Cabinet announced on Monday.

Al Hijri New Year is expected to fall on Tuesday September 11 and run into Wednesday, which will be working days.

The occasion does not involve public celebrations or events.

It is considered to be a day dedicated to faith, and a time when Muslims honour the beginning of Islam and reflect on the passage of time.

Hotels and bars are asked to refrain from... Read More

UAE reveals names of first two astronauts

04 Sep 2018

The UAE has released the names of the country's first two astronauts – one of whom will blast into space next year.

Sultan Saif Al Neyadi (Left), a doctor of information technology, and Hazza Al Mansouri, a military pilot, will be sent to Russia for advanced training before next year's mission.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy... Read More

Omega 'Her Time' Exhibit Opens in St. Petersburg (Video)

03 Sep 2018

OMEGA's well-travelled showcase of women's watchmaking was launched with signature OMEGA style at a special cocktail party and dinner attended by international guests and media, as well as Oscar-winner and OMEGA ambassador Nicole Kidman. It was the third "Her Time" launch for the talented actress, who is often seen on the red carpet wearing the kind of vintage OMEGA timepiece celebrated in the exhibition.

The Marble Palace, one of St. Petersburg’s most stunning structures and one that... Read More

Car ploughs into Dubai bank sending customers fleeing

02 Sep 2018

Two people were injured when a driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into an ATM booth in Dubai.

The accident happened on Thursday night as customers queued to withdraw cash at the busy Burjuman shopping centre.

“The motorist lost control of his vehicle after recklessly driving on the pavement and swerving to his right side. He then crashed into the glass door of the ATM booth,” said Lieutenant Colonel Faisal Al Qasim, head of Dubai Police's media department.

Microsoft 'hopeful' of deal to lift Skype ban in UAE

30 Aug 2018

Microsoft is hopeful that the ban on Skype in the Emirates will be lifted, following discussions with the UAE authorities over the use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.

As reported in April, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has been in talks with Microsoft, which owns Skype, and Apple, the owner of FaceTime, over the controversial ban – introduced in June last year – on the free video talk services.

Other calling technology offered by the likes of... Read More

UNWTO: International Tourism Arrivals Hit Record High in 2017

30 Aug 2018

Growth in arrivals was echoed by generated by UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2018 Edition’ shows that international tourist arrivals reached a total of 1,323 million in 2017, some 84 million more than the previous year and a new record. The sector has now seen uninterrupted growth in arrivals for eight straight years. 2017’s growth was the highest since 2010, led by the regions of Europe and Africa, which received increases in arrivals of 8% and 9%, respectively.

International tourism... Read More

UAE September fuel prices: petrol and diesel to increase marginally

30 Aug 2018

Petrol prices in the UAE will marginally increase in September, ENOC announced today.

Here's the breakdown:

• Super 98: Dh2.59 a litre (up from Dh2.57 in July)

• Special 95: Dh2.48 (up from Dh2.46)

• Diesel: Dh2.64 (up from Dh2.63)

Since the start of the year, the price at the petrol pumps has been steadily increasing, despite a blip in July.

Fuel prices were liberalised about two years ago, so they now move with the market.

The National

Revealed: the importance of Dubai to Middle East tourism

29 Aug 2018

Dubai's international tourism receipts reached AED77.5 billion ($21.1 billion) last year, making up nearly a third of the Middle East total, according to a new report.

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) latest annual report showed that Dubai receipts represented 31.1 percent of the total in the Middle East in 2017, and were 8 percent higher than the previous year.

The report said the Middle East saw a total of 58.1 million visitors last year, up by 4.6... Read More