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Ruler of Dubai launches construction of Dh394m Shindagha Bridge project

Ruler of Dubai launches construction of Dh394m Shindagha Bridge project

20 May 2018

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday launched the construction of the Dh394 million Shindagha Bridge project, which features a design based on the concept of the infinity sign.

The bridge is part of the third phase of the Dh5 billion Shindagha Corridor project extending 13 km along Sheikh Rashid Street.

Receiving Sheikh Mohammed at the event, Mattar Al Tayer, the director general and chairman of the executive board at Dubai’s Roads and... Read More

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding

20 May 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married on May 19, 2018. The couple’s decision to wed on a Saturday went against tradition, as royal weddings usually take place on a weekday. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wed on a Friday and the Queen on a Thursday.

On the morning of the wedding it was announced that the Queen has conferred a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. Prince Harry is thus His Royal Highness The Duke of... Read More

The Arts Club to open next year in Dubai

The Arts Club to open next year in Dubai

20 May 2018

London’s The Arts Club, one of the most famous private members clubs in the world, is to open its first overseas venue in Dubai next year. To be situated within the new ICD Brookfield development in the city’s DIFC area, it will occupy 40,000 sq ft of indoor floor space across five levels, with an additional 23,000 sq ft outdoors and members will be able to enjoy a rooftop terrace, three restaurants and bars, a cigar club, art exhibition spaces and a business centre.

Founded in 1863,... Read More

Malaysian police seize 70 suitcases of cash and 280 luxury bags in probe of Ex-PM (Video)

Malaysian police seize 70 suitcases of cash and 280 luxury bags in probe of Ex-PM (Video)

18 May 2018

The Malaysian police have confiscated a haul of luxury bags, jewellery and cash after raiding Kuala Lumpur properties linked to Najib Razak, the former prime minister who was ousted in a shock election result last week.

Police confirmed they had carted off 284 boxes of items as part of a probe into a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at a state-owned investment fund, 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), which was founded by Mr Najib. The value of the goods has not yet been... Read More

Rundown buildings along Dubai Metro route told to smarten up appearance

Rundown buildings along Dubai Metro route told to smarten up appearance

17 May 2018

The owners of buildings along the main Dubai Metro line have been told to smarten up their appearance to make a better impression.

Dubai Municipality said owners would be receiving letters telling them to "improve their appearance and undertake necessary painting works".

Officials said they would "spare no efforts to correct the status of these buildings in order to maintain the aesthetic appearance".

The metro red line in particular runs through the old city, which is... Read More

RAK to open region's tallest indoor 'drop tower'

RAK to open region's tallest indoor 'drop tower'

17 May 2018

Ras Al Khaimah’s Manar Mall announced it is launching the Tridom entertainment centre for children, which will feature the tallest indoor drop tower in the Middle East, as well as what will be the UAE’s largest covered play area.

It is the first indoor adventure park of its kind in the Northern Emirates and forms part of Manar Mall’s expansion project.

If you are wondering what a drop tower is, in this particular case it is a 40-metre high amusement ride that features a central... Read More

Record-breaking 23rd edition of Beautyworld Middle East

Record-breaking 23rd edition of Beautyworld Middle East

16 May 2018

Dubai, UAE: Beautyworld Middle East 2018, completed a triumphal three-day run at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, breaking a number of records along the way and setting new highs in exhibitor participation as well as space sold in the process.

The region's premium international trade and networking event for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing drew in a total of 36,394 trade visitors and buyers from across the wider region. The numbers confirm the... Read More

Diego Maradona joins Belarusian club Dynamo Brest as chairman after Fujairah departure

Diego Maradona joins Belarusian club Dynamo Brest as chairman after Fujairah departure

16 May 2018

Diego Maradona’s career took another surprise turn late on Tuesday when he was announced as chairman of Belarusian club Dynamo Brest.

The Argentine, 57, left Fujairah on April 27 after failing to guide the UAE second-tier side to automatic promotion to the Arabian Gulf League. Fujairah clinched a place in the top flight earlier this week by coming through a play-off with Hatta.

Maradona was linked initially with a return to the Fujairah hot-seat in a frenzied few days following... Read More

Dubai Harbour tourism plans reveal new home for superyachts

Dubai Harbour tourism plans reveal new home for superyachts

16 May 2018

A new cruise terminal with a 135-metre-high lighthouse will open up new routes across the region when it opens in Dubai in October 2020.

Sprawling across 30,000 square metres, Dubai Cruise Terminal project developers hope to transform the city into a maritime tourism hub. In addition to the terminal, Dubai Harbour will be located on King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street in Mina Seyahi. It will span twenty million square feet, forming the region’s largest marina.

The harbour... Read More

Dubai Tourism forms strategic partnership with Tencent

Dubai Tourism forms strategic partnership with Tencent

16 May 2018

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has forged a strategic alliance with China’s mega internet conglomerate, Tencent to elevate the positioning of Dubai as the preferred destination for Chinese travellers, and enhancing their holistic experience across the city.

The agreement will result in ecosystem-wide strategies spanning the Tencent network to expand Dubai Tourism’s marketing reach and penetration within China – one of the fastest growing source... Read More

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