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Dubai's first-half visitor numbers stay flat at 8.1 million
02 Aug 2018
Dubai received 8.1 million tourists in the first half of this year, a flat year-on-year growth, but the number of visitors from China and Russia in particular rose sharply, thanks to relaxation in visa requirements for the nationals of the two countries.
“A destination of choice for a number of global markets, Dubai is on track for projected growth into the second half of 2018,” said Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) in a statement on Wednesday.... Read More
Serena Williams suffers heaviest loss of her career
01 Aug 2018
Serena Williams suffered the most emphatic loss of her career as she lost 12 games in a row to be beaten 6-1, 6-0 by Johanna Konta at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic on Tuesday.
The 23-time grand slam winner won her first service game but that was as good as it got as the British world No 48 took her game apart to win in just 53 minutes.
The result was especially surprising after she had reached the Wimbledon final in July, where she lost to Angelique Kerber.
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The Best Dress to Flatter Women Body Types
01 Aug 2018
There are different ways to interpret every style and 100+ silhouettes to choose from when it comes to the perfect wrap dress, the mini, or the midi. We're just here to tell you what to look for based on your height, your frame, and the assets you love to proudly flaunt when you step outside. Ahead, you'll be able to scoop up the one type of dress we recommend for your figure, but we shopped out plenty of variations so that you don't feel limited. Read the list to scan all of our selects, or... Read More
Abu Dhabi demolishes 220 health hazard buildings
01 Aug 2018
Hundreds of health hazard buildings have been demolished in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Municipality has already pulled down 220 eyesore sites as part of a major safety crackdown.
The abandoned buildings have been deemed a danger to neighbourhood safety and security, and a breeding grounds for insects and roads.
Demolitions are taking place on the island of Abu Dhabi, its fishing port, sectors West 50 and East 14, the Free Zone and Al Samha.
A further 272 buildings have... Read More
TAG Heuer unveils the new Manchester United special
01 Aug 2018
To mark Manchester United's tour of the United States this summer, during which the Red Devils will prepare for the forthcoming English Premier League season, TAG Heuer is unveiling two new special editions honouring this iconic football team. These two new models, with their contemporary design and cleverly contrasting use of red and anthracite grey, could be sported by players from the start of the forthcoming 2018/2019 season.
To celebrate the start of its third season as the club'... Read More
UAE August fuel prices
01 Aug 2018
Cost of Special and Super rises by a fil per litre, but diesel continues to decrease
Filling up your car at the petrol pumps in August will cost slightly more than it did in July.
ENOC today released the fuel prices, inclusive of VAT, for next month.
The price of Super 98 and Special 95 is up by a fil per litre, while the price of diesel will decreases by 3 fils.
Here's the breakdown:
• Super 98: Dh2.57 per litre (up from Dh2.56 in July)
• Special 95... Read More
Snowman built in the Heart of Europe development at The World, Dubai
31 Jul 2018
On July 30, 2002, temperatures hit a record high of 52.1°C in the UAE. To mark the anniversary of the hottest day ever recorded here, the Heart of Europe - a mega development project on The World archipelago, off the coast of Dubai - came up with a unique idea.
What better way to celebrate the country's hottest day than by building something that is also rarely seen in these parts and which would not survive the heat: a snowman.
Frozen figures aside, one of the projects that is... Read More
Dubai's St Regis is now called Habtoor Palace
31 Jul 2018
The St Regis Dubai, in Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road, has been renamed Habtoor Palace.
Pictures circulating on social media show the new signage on the former St Regis, and also highlight the absence of the large 'W' sign on what used to be the W Dubai Habtoor City.
The move comes after US hospitality major Marriott International, the largest international hotel operator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), handed over its operations to Al Habtoor Group properties, the... Read More
Dust storm causes 1,000 road accidents in Dubai
31 Jul 2018
More than 1,000 road accidents have been recorded in Dubai since the start of the week as the UAE has been engulfed in a heavy dust storm.
Dubai police’s control room received around 16,000 emergency calls, with poor visibility leading to dangerous driving conditions.
On Sunday, there were 631 accidents, including 12 major crashes, and a further 413 on Monday, largely during the early morning hours.
Traffic patrols have been stepped up on highways and internal roads,... Read More
Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team paid for operations to sabotage rivals -report
30 Jul 2018
Qatar’s World Cup bid team for the 2022 tournament broke FIFA rules by running secret operations to sabotage rivals, according to reports.
UK publication The Sunday Times cited leaked emails from a whistleblower as confirming the Qatari team had paid a public relations firm and former CIA agents to distribute fake news about opposing bids from the United States and Australia.
The campaign included recruiting influential people from within the two countries to attack their own... Read More
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