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Breakfast at Tiffany? Yes, please (Video)
25 Nov 2017
If you've always dreamed of living like Audrey Hepburn, you're in luck. Nearly six decades after the famous film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was released, Tiffany & Co. has simplified the matter of breakfasting at Tiffany’s. No longer must all the would-be Holly Golightlys wander the concrete below, coffee and croissant in hand, looking up at the store windows. They’ll have the Blue Box Café – the first of its kind – which opens at the New York flagship. Today’s Golightlys will sit up on... Read More
Etihad Airways reveals new Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid girl uniform
25 Nov 2017
The start of the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend has been marked with the official unveiling by Etihad Airways of the new F1 Grid Girls uniform created by celebrated New York-based Nepalese designer, Prabal Gurung.
At an intimate launch held in the prestigious Paddock Club at Yas Marina Circuit, the designer said: “We are so excited to design this uniform with Etihad. Etihad’s foray into fashion is truly an innovative break from tradition. Similarly, we... Read More
Lebanon's PM Hariri puts resignation on hold
24 Nov 2017
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on Wednesday he was putting his resignation on hold, more than two weeks after he shocked the country by saying he was stepping down, Khaleej Times reported. He made his declaration from the Baabda Presidential Palace in Lebanon after he held talks with the president and participated in the country’s Independence Day parade.
Hariri said he had accepted President Michel Aoun's wish for him to suspend his resignation to allow for more... Read More
Crystal Symphony Cruise Makes Regional Debut in Dubai
23 Nov 2017
Dubai has been chosen by Crystal Cruises as the location for the company’s flagship liner to make its maiden voyage in the region after an extensive refurbishment. Crystal Symphony’s month-long dry dock redesign is the most expansive in the ship’s history, reaffirming Crystal’s commitment to providing the most luxurious ocean experiences. The decision to make Dubai the location for the regional debut of the liner’s sophisticated new look further cements the Emirate’s position as the region’s... Read More
Al Habtoor Motors-Chery launch the all-new Tiggo 7 in the UAE
23 Nov 2017
Building on the success of the highly popular Chery Tiggo 5, the trend setting SUV which has been received well in the UAE, Al Habtoor Motors-Chery UAE brings in the next generation stylish Tiggo 7, packed with never-before features.
The all-new Tiggo 7 sets a new benchmark in the Chery SUV line-up with a clear departure from the conservative lines of previous models. The Tiggo 7 is also the first Chery to have the new family face with a typical wavy grille and boomerang headlights.... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid awarded Order of the Mother of the Nation
23 Nov 2017
The National -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was awarded the Order of the Mother of the Nation from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai received the award in recognition of the humanitarian initiatives he conducts in under-developed countries through Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.
“I am honoured to receive this Order, which reflects the values established... Read More
Air-conditioned abras to replace Dubai's water taxis
23 Nov 2017
Khaleej Times -- "Teams from the marine transport department are replacing several water buses by new, air-conditioned and more convenient abras at the Dubai Marina. These abras are operationally efficient and offer riders a chance to commute and enjoy the picturesque sceneries of Dubai at the same fare," said Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, CEO of the RTA's public transport agency.
Other initiatives to boost marine ridership include re-operating Al Seef station and linking it with the Creek... Read More
Two die as car ploughs into crane in horror smash in Ras Al Khaimah
23 Nov 2017
The National -- Two people died and another was injured when the car they were travelling in ploughed into a crane on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old Asian driver and 22-year-old Asian woman passenger died while a 32-year-old man escaped with minor injuries. Police did not release their nationalities.
The accident happened in Ras Al Khaimah at 7.30am, RAK Police said.
“The driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a crane. The driver and woman sustained severe... Read More
Motorcyclist caught speeding at 278km/h in Sharjah
23 Nov 2017
Gulf News -- A radar in Sharjah caught a motorcyclist speeding at 278km/h, police said on Wednesday.
Major Mohammad Al Shehi, head of detectives and traffic control at Sharjah Police, said the speeding violation caught by the radar was the highest speed detected in the recent times.
The speedster was caught on a major road in Sharjah, where the speed limit is 120km/h.
He was driving along Sharjah Ring Road, which starts from then turn toward Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed... Read More
UAE Central Bank to reissue commemorative coin
22 Nov 2017
Gulf News -- UAE consumers will be seeing a new Dh1 coin landing in their purses soon.
The UAE Central Bank announced on Wednesday that a commemorative coin that seeks to honour the “Mother of the Nation” will be reissued.
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