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Closing of the season at Global Village

06 Apr 2017

Global Village's 21st season began on 1st November 2016 and will be closed in 8th April 2017. Global Village is the largest seasonal cultural extravaganza in the region that offers visitors an amazing array of festivals, shopping and entertainment in an open-air theme park. This entertainment and shopping destination is open from November through to April and hosts over 70 participating countries presented in over 36 pavilions, with more than 50 fun rides and 26 restaurants offering food... Read More

Ferrari 812 Superfast arrives in the UAE

06 Apr 2017

Dubai, UAE, 5 April 2017 - The Ferrari 812 Superfast made its first international dealer launch at a special preview in Dubai by Al Tayer Motors - the official Ferrari importer-dealer in the UAE. The car, which roared into this year’s Geneva International Motorshow, was revealed to VIP guests at an exclusive event held on the roof-top of the Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai – the city’s newest hospitality venue.

The event, themed ‘Shift to the 12th Dimension’, referring to the V12 heritage... Read More

Tablet Loan Service Available on Emirates US-bound flights

05 Apr 2017

Emirates has introduced another service to mitigate the inconvenience of the recent ban on electronic devices on board US-bound flights. Beginning today, First and Business Class passengers will be able to borrow tablets on board Emirates’ US-bound flights allowing them to continue working during their flight.

The new service is in response to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) directive which requires all passengers travelling on non-stop flights to the US from Dubai... Read More

Nakheel has begun work on Ibn Battuta Mall expansion

05 Apr 2017

Master developer Nakheel has begun work on a new 55-storey residential tower, 16-screen cinema complex, multi-storey car park and retail expansion – with a combined total project value of AED850 million – at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai.

Nakheel has awarded a contract worth nearly AED23 million to Dubai-based National Gulf Constructions LLC for enabling works at the site, located on the southern side of the world-famous mall, adjacent to The Gardens community.

The new residential... Read More

Dubai lawyers to offer free services in charitable drive

05 Apr 2017

Dubai Courts and 81 law firms will offer free legal consultations to those who cannot afford a lawyer as part of the Year of Giving drive. Business owners and residents going through insolvency and relatives in family disputes will be among those to benefit, reporting The National.

The programme, called Sanabel Al Khair, aims to develop a culture of giving and philanthropy within the legal and judicial community. ubai Courts has already begun the initiative and said 1,000 clients... Read More

MoCCE bans import of live birds, poultry products from Croatia

05 Apr 2017

WAM -- The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment banned import of all kinds of live domestic and wild birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs and their thermally untreated wastes from the Republic of Croatia, due to reported outbreak of pathogenic avian influenza there.

Dr. Majid Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of Animal Health and Development Department, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, said in a statement released on Tuesday that the decision was made following a... Read More

UAE one of the major destinations of foreign direct investment in Asia

05 Apr 2017

WAM -- Neeraj Agrawal, Executive-Director of Crescent Enterprises and Group CFO, said on Tuesday that the UAE is one of the major destinations of foreign direct investment in the continent of Asia, reflecting the ability of its economy to keep pace with international and regional developments.

In his speech, during a discussion session titled "The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Preparing Basic Infrastructure", as part of the activities of the Annual Investment Meeting, AIM,... Read More

Al-Zeyoudi hails Future Cities Show

05 Apr 2017

WAM -- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, visited the inaugural edition of the Future Cities Show on Tuesday to review the innovative projects presented, serving the UAE vision for sustainable and happy future cities.

Al-Zeyoudi praised the show’s promotion of sustainable culture, and commended the positive and innovative practices which will help design and build the future cities, and face climate challenges to guarantee safety and happiness... Read More

ADNH pledges AED3 million to support Sandooq Al Watan

05 Apr 2017

WAM -- The Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company, ADNH, in a meeting held at its Abu Dhabi headquarters, has pledged AED3 million in support of Sandooq Al Watan’s activities.

Working firstly to implement a holistic and sustainable development plan in the Emirates, Sandooq Al Watan reflects the UAE private sector’s commitment to social responsibility, and highlights its innovative ideas and projects.

Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Sultan Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of ADNH, said, "We are proud... Read More

Drift away with "Zen", the new collection from Vilebrequin!

04 Apr 2017

On April 3rd 2017, with a sun-kissed lifestyle, the new Spring / Summer "Zen" collection from Vilebrequin amused, radiated and made us dream of its legendary Saint-Tropez fever!

Imagine, just imagine for a second: lazing with the pandas, gently swaying in the breeze under the palm trees, taking a yoga class with the turtles, slipping into calm turquoise waters harboring rainbows of fish and coral… Drift away with "Zen", the new collection from Vilebrequin.

Warm and radiant... Read More