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UAE News
Fraudsters try to withdraw $24 million using fake cheque in Abu Dhabi
18 Oct 2017
Gulf News -- Abu Dhabi Police have arrested four people who were trying to withdraw $24 million from a UAE local bank through a counterfeit cheque.
The gang of four, who deposited the cheque, mentioning that it was issued to them by a hospital in the country.
Police arrested the criminals when they were trying to withdraw money through the fake cheque, said Brigadier General Dr Rashid Mohammed Borsheed, Director of CID in the Criminal Security Sector of Abu Dhabi Police.
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Two Emirati pilots die in Yemen crash
18 Oct 2017
The National -- Two Emirati pilots died when their aircraft crashed in Yemen, the UAE Armed Forces said on Tuesday evening.
Major Pilot Ali Al Mesmari and First Lieutenant Pilot Badr Al Marasheda were killed as a result of the accident, which was caused by a technical fault, the General Command said.
In a tweet, the command said they were serving in Operation Restoring Hope, the Saudi-led coalition mission to push back Iran-backed Houthi militia and restore the internationally... Read More
Dubai cracks-down on e-cigarette use in malls
18 Oct 2017
The National -- Dubai Municipality is teaming up with shopping malls to end e-cigarette use in the city's malls.
Mall security have been directed to clamp down on e-cigarette smoking indoors and at mall entrances, in response to customer complaints. The sale and import of e-cigarettes is banned in the UAE.
“In the case of people repeating these practices, the security officer has the right to resort to the police to take the necessary measures,” said Redha Salman, the director... Read More
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils Exclusive 2017 Middle Eastern Travel Insights
17 Oct 2017
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has unveiled its exclusive 2017 Travel Insights pertaining to the Middle East. Currently offering 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is renowned as a world-leader when it comes to offering bucket-list-worthy independent travel experiences around the world.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts reported earlier this month solid... Read More
‘The Art of de Grisogono - Creation I’
17 Oct 2017
At a press conference during the 2017 Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) hosted by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Geneva-based jeweller and watchmaker, de GRISOGONO and British auction house, Christie’s presented “The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1”, a high-end jewellery necklace featuring a 163.41-carat Flawless D-Colour diamond. The emerald-cut diamond is the largest ever to be presented at auction and will be sold at Christie’s in Geneva on 14th November, 2017. In February 2016 de... Read More
ECCO’s Shape and Scinapse 2017
17 Oct 2017
Launch of ECCO’s Shape and Scinapse 2017 collection for men and women, The Shape of Natural Motion was held at The Hutch, on 16th October. Stylish, timeless and infinitely versatile, the ECCO SHAPE 2017 collection expands for AW17 to include a selection of work-worthy pieces for the boardroom and beyond.
A twist on tradition Retro-inspired with a hint of patchwork detailing, the new ECCO SHAPE 75 boot sets the Scandinavian style stakes for AW17. Rich uppers in camel, handcrafted from... Read More
Falling Russian rocket now chief suspect for blazing lights seen over UAE
17 Oct 2017
The National -- The speed and dull glow of the mysterious flaming object hurtling over the UAE skies on Monday night were clear signs that it was debris from a Russian space rocket and not a meteor shower, according to the founder of Dubai Astronomy Group.
“When I analysed the video it was clear this was falling space debris disintegrating in the atmosphere,” said Hasan Al Hariri.
The group reported that the object was falling space debris from a Progress rocket used to supply... Read More
After drone collision over Canada, UAE authorities have unlicensed devices in their sights
17 Oct 2017
A drone’s collision with a commercial aircraft in Canada - the first recorded in North America - was a timely reminder for authorities in the UAE of how legislation needs to tighten up airspace safety in Dubai.
Aviation experts discussed the latest innovations and industry demands at the Unmanned Aerial System Forum in Dubai on Monday, hours after reports emerged of a drone striking the wing of a Skyjet flight en route to Quebec City on October 12.
The aircraft landed safely... Read More
“The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1” high-end jewellery necklace exhibit in Dubai
17 Oct 2017
At a press conference during the 2017 Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) hosted by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Geneva-based jeweller and watchmaker, de GRISOGONO and British auction house, Christie’s presented “The Art of de Grisogono, Creation 1”, a high-end jewellery necklace featuring a 163.41-carat Flawless D-Colour diamond. The emerald-cut diamond is the largest ever to be presented at auction and will be sold at Christie’s in Geneva on 14th November, 2017.
In... Read More
Some 2,000 products pulled from Abu Dhabi shelves
17 Oct 2017
The National -- More than 2,000 dangerous and low quality products have been recalled by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council.
The council pulled 2,463 household goods from shelves that will be returned to the country of origin or destroyed. The council did not specific what types of products had been recalled.
An additional 7,334 products were temporarily withdrawn to improve their safety and quality.
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