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Arab football fans flood into Russia for World Cup party
14 Jun 2018
For some football fans in the Arab world, Thursday, June 14, promises to be a very special occasion because the wait for the greatest sporting show on Earth is finally over.
Paired with the start of Eid Al Fitr, it promises to be a bigger party than usual as record numbers travel to Russia to enjoy the month-long World Cup festival of football.
Football fans from the Middle East and North Africa are travelling to Russia in unprecedented numbers to see their heroes play on the... Read More
Stefano Gabbana prompts FURY among Selena Gomez fans
14 Jun 2018
The controversial designer, who came under fire earlier this week after making a catty comment about supermodel Kate Moss, shared his less-than-kind thoughts about 25-year-old Selena on a post by fashion news site The Catwalk Italia, which asked its 1.4 million followers to pick their favorite from a selection of five outfits worn by the singer.
Instead, however - as Instagram account Diet Prada pointed out – Gabbana, 55, chose to write, 'She's so ugly!!!' under the picture, a... Read More
Zabeel House by Jumeirah, Al Seef opens 5th June
14 Jun 2018
The second hotel in the Zabeel House by Jumeirah collection opens 5th June, bringing a loft-style vibe to the south banks of Dubai Creek, next door to the earlier opened Zabeel House MINI by Jumeirah.
Zabeel House by Jumeirah, Al Seef promises to be the stylish older sibling of its next door neighbour, while still delivering on the collection’s ‘Upscale Casual’ promise of sharp design and smart service, with an informal approach and a moderate price point.
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Dubai hotel cuts ties with Chef Atul Kochhar following tweet
13 Jun 2018
A Dubai hotel has cut ties with celebrity chef Atul Kochhar following an inflammatory tweet that caused outrage on social media amid accusations of racism, bigotry and Islamophobia.
The Michelin-starred chef operated the award-winning Rang Mahal Indian restaurant at Dubai’s JW Marriott Marquis Hotel.
“Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have taken the decision to end our agreement with him for Rang Mahal. With the termination of our agreement, Chef Atul... Read More
IMG Worlds of Adventure, the Coolest Place to Spend Eid
13 Jun 2018
This summer you can beat the heat and spend Eid with your family and friends at the world’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure.
The 1.5 million square foot entertainment destination is all indoors and temperature controlled, allowing guests of all ages to relax and enjoy Eid festivities in addition to the park’s 22 rides and attractions all set in a cool and comfortable environment.
Guests will be treated to hours of entertainment for the entire family... Read More
Dubai hoteliers boosted by reduction in municipality fees
13 Jun 2018
Hoteliers across Dubai have described a decrease in municipality fees as a “win-win” situation ahead of an expected major boost in occupancy levels for Eid Al Fitr.
On Monday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai ordered the municipality fee on sales at hotel facilities in Dubai — which will include the cost of room bookings — be cut to 7 per cent from 10 per cent.
Glenn Nobbs, general manager of the Copthorne Hotel Dubai the decrease would likely cause... Read More
Nike opens Sports Centre in Moscow
13 Jun 2018
Brazil football icon Ronaldo and Russia legend Andrey Arshavin joined Olympic figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva and hundreds of Moscow youngsters at the opening of Box MSK - Nike’s vibrant new sports and cultural centre in Gorky Park.
The innovative multi-purpose space opened on Tuesday, June 12, offering Moscow’s youth the opportunity to be more active and enjoy the new facilities which cover a wide range of sports.
The launch of Box MSK coincides with Russia hosting football’s... Read More
Eid Al Fitr 2018 holiday announced for UAE private sector
12 Jun 2018
The Eid Al Fitr holiday for private-sector employees will be Shawwal 1-2, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Tuesday.
Depending on when Eid begins, Shawwal 1 will either coincide with Friday, June 15, or Saturday, June 16.
"It is decided that the first and second days of the month of Shawwal 1439 Hijri shall be a paid vacation for all private-sector employees on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr," a circular issued by Minister Nasser Al Hameli said.
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UAE leaders congratulate Putin on ‘Russia Day’
12 Jun 2018
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the occasion of Russia Day, which is observed annually on 12th June.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also sent similar messages to the... Read More
Trump and Kim Jong-un handshake begins historic US-North Korea summit (Video)
12 Jun 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un concluded an extraordinary nuclear summit Tuesday with the U.S. president pledging unspecified "security guarantees" to the North and Kim recommitting to the "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."
They coupled the summit agreement with lofty promises by Trump to handle "a very dangerous problem" and Kim's prediction for "major change."
Light on specifics, the document largely amounted to an agreement to... Read More
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