Category: Middle East

വേള്‍ഡ് കപ്പ് അടക്കമുള്ള ദുബൈയിലെ കുതിരയോട്ട മത്സരങ്ങളില്‍ പങ്കെടുക്കാന്‍ പന്തക്കുതിരകള്‍ സവാരി നടത്തിയത് എമിറേറ്റ്‌സ് വിമാനത്തില്‍. കുതിരകളെ കൊണ്ടുപോകുന്നത് എമിറേറ്റസിന്റെ ചരക്ക് വിഭാഗമായ എമിറേറ്റ്‌സ് സ്‌കൈകാര്‍ഗോ വഴിയാണ്. ഏറ്റവുമൊടുവില്‍ ലോകത്തിലെ എണ്ണംപറഞ്ഞ പന്തയക്കുതിരകളെ എമിറേറ്റ്സില്‍ എത്തിച്ചത് ദുബായ് വേള്‍ഡ് കപ്പിനാണ്. ഈ മത്സരസീസണില്‍ ആറുഭൂഖണ്ഡങ്ങളില്‍ നിന്നായി നിരവധി കുതിരകളെയാണ് വിമാനമാര്‍ഗം കൊണ്ടുവന്നത്. അതുപോലെ ലോന്‍കൈന്‍സ് ഗ്ലോബല്‍ ചാമ്പ്യന്‍സ് ടൂറിനായി നൂറിലധികം കുതിരകളെ പലവട്ടം മൂന്ന് ഭൂഖണ്ഡങ്ങളിലൂടെ കൊണ്ടുപോയി. 650 കിലോ ഭാരം വരും ഓരോ കുതിരയ്ക്കും. ഇതിനുപുറമേ ഓരോ മത്സരങ്ങള്‍ക്കുമാവശ്യമായ ഉപകരണങ്ങളും ഇതോടൊപ്പമുണ്ടാകും. ഈ വെല്ലുവിളികള്‍ തരണംചെയ്താണ് കഴിഞ്ഞ നാല് മാസത്തിനിടെ ആറുഭൂഖണ്ഡങ്ങളില്‍നിന്നുള്ള 350 കുതിരകളെ എമിറേറ്റ്സ് വിമാനത്തില്‍ കൊണ്ടുവന്നത്. ഇവയ്ക്ക് സുരക്ഷിതവും സുഗമവുമായ യാത്രയ്ക്കായുള്ള എല്ലാ സജ്ജീകരണങ്ങളും വിമാനത്തില്‍ തയ്യാറാണ്. കൂടാതെ ദുബായ് വേള്‍ഡ് സെന്‍ട്രല്‍ വിമാനത്താവളത്തില്‍ കുതിരകള്‍ക്കായി ഒരു സ്ഥിരം റാമ്പും ഒരുക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഇവിടെ നിന്നാണ് കുതിരകളെ വിമാനത്തിലേക്ക് കയറ്റുന്നത്. മൃഗചികിത്സകരുള്‍പ്പെടെയുള്ള വിദഗ്ധരടങ്ങിയ സംഘവും പലപ്പോഴും കുതിരകള്‍ക്കൊപ്പം യാത്ര ... Read more

Etihad Airways has officially opened its Etihad Eco Residence, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-built, sustainable Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rated cabin crew accommodation. The project is the result of a unique partnership between the UAE’s national airline and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar. The Etihad Eco Residence was inaugurated in the presence of Khaled Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace, Renewables & Information Communications Technology (ICT) for Mubadala, by Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer for Masdar, alongside senior executives from Etihad Airways and Masdar ... Read more

Emirates, looking for “motivated and service-oriented” candidates to expand its cabin crew team, will be organising open days for cabin crew recruitment in Dubai later this month. Interested candidates should attend the open days on April 13 and 28. Candidates can get details on the venue and the timing by visiting the website. Job requirements At least 21 years of age at the time of joining Arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes Minimum height of 160 cm High school graduate (Grade 12) Fluency in English (written and spoken) No visible tattoos while you’re in Emirates cabin crew ... Read more

Emirates, the title sponsor of the US$10 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest day in racing, entertained guests off the track at the airline’s hospitality suite located in the Meydan Grandstand. Celebrating the airline’s upcoming launch to Santiago de Chile– the suite brought to life all of the country’s best-known elements including its historic beauty, local charm and delectable foods. Inspiring guests to get a glimpse of Chile’s food culture, Emirates’ hospitality offered a taste of the country’s distinct regions through a selection of live food stations showcasing some popular Chilean culinary delights. Emirates will start a five times ... Read more

Spying on your spouse’s phone is no more a light matter in Saudi, rather it is now a criminal offence potentially punishable by a hefty fine – and a year in jail. The punishment ranges from imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, and a fine of not more than 500,000 riyals ($133,000), or either one of these penalties in case the husband or wife are spying on the other’s phone, in order to catch a wrongful act. According to legal sources, the penalty is imposed on the husband or wife in the case of illegally accessing the other’s ... Read more

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has announced that the regulations for tourist visas have been completed and submitted to the higher authorities for approval, said a SCTNH statement quoted by the Center of International Communication (CIC). The regulations were reviewed in a series of meetings and workshops with relevant government institutions. Beyond the governmental review, investors, tourism and transport workers, and groups of beneficiaries and service providers were also given a chance to comment. Photo Courtesy: SeeSaudi An integrated electronic system to process and record visa transactions has been developed under the supervision of a specialized ... Read more

A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism– Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded three-day, three city roadshow in China. The DCT Abu Dhabi conducted the roadshow to help raise awareness about the emirate as a holiday destination for Chinese travellers. The delegation, which included Etihad Airways, hotels, tour operators and attractions, visited Beijing on 19th March, followed by Nanjing on the 21st and Guangzhou on the 23rd. The latest tourism statistics reveal a 40.9 per cent increase, year-to-date, from visitors from China compared to 2017. In the first two months of 2018, 86,400 Chinese ... Read more

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has replaced several waterbuses by air-conditioned abras in Dubai Marina. The new abras are more convenient to riders and have better operational efficiency. They avail riders an enhanced view of the picturesque landscape of Dubai city, and offer the service at exactly the same fare. “The teams of Marine Transport Department have replaced some water buses by new air-conditioned abras at the Dubai Marina. The move is part of Public Transport Agency’s efforts to improve marine transit means in the Emirate; which involves rolling out several initiatives and improvements at site,” said Mansour ... Read more

The government of Saudi Arabia has decided not to retain the passports of the Indian airline crew members on arrival in the country and issue a bar code instead. The move comes as a big relief to the crew of Air India and Jet Airways, the two Indian airlines which fly to Saudi. The decision not to retain the passports of the crew of Indian airlines came into effect from mid-February this year. The bar code given to the crew members will have limited validity. The development also comes against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia allowing a newly introduced Air India flight ... Read more

Emirates is providing an immersive cinematic experience in its lounges in Dubai International Airport by providing Skylights theatre headsets to customers. The headsets are being trialled in the Business Class lounge in Concourse B for the month of April and in the First Class lounge in concourse B in May. Offering a fixed-screen with a wide-angle field of view for 3D and 2D content, each Skylight theatre headset weighs only 120g and offers a Full HD viewing experience. Its in-built sound and video allow customers to fully immerse themselves in what they are watching. A mix of content will be ... Read more

Emirates is celebrating the Easter holiday with a range of treats available to customers across all classes on board and in the airport lounges from 30th March to 2nd April. Emirates customers travelling from Dubai to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina, Brazil and the Philippines will be able to enjoy the Easter offering. Special menus have also been created for the lounges at Dubai International Airport and selected Emirates lounges worldwide. Across all classes, customers can look forward to special buns on board – handmade using Emirates’ signature recipe with spiced dough and orange peel, sultanas and currants. Various ... Read more

Dubai gets its first 24/7 bookshop at Sports City, which doesn’t employ any staff and is not by any robots. Book Hero, which has more than 20,000 novels in store, relies on a payment drop box called the Trust Box, making it the region’s first unmanned bookshop. The customers have to just drop their money in the box and be on their way. Montserrat Martin, owner of the store, partnered up with Mohammad Al Qubaisi to come up with the idea, believing in customer trust. “We don’t employ staff simply because we trust our customers. I visit the place once a day ... Read more

Dhaneesh Kotharamban, a 25-year-old Indian, has won a million dollar at the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held today. Dhanesh bought his first ticket in the million dollar promotion a few weeks ago while traveling to Kerala for a holiday. Dhaneesh, who has been living in Dubai for a year and a half, works as an electrician. “I’ve never thought that I could win this big at such a young age! Thank God for this wonderful gift and thank you Dubai Duty Free!,” Dhaneesh said after receiving a call from the DDF representative. The second Millennium Millionaire winner of ... Read more

If you are in anyway planning to fly from Dubai to Philippines, better book the tickets either today or tomorrow as Cebu Pacific is giving unbelievable discounts. The Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific launched an exclusive seat sale on March 27 and 28 for Dubai to Manila flights, with ticket prices dropping to as low as Dh1. The travel period is from January 1, 2019 to March 30, 2019. “The weather in the Philippines tends to be cooler and less humid from January to March-perfect for tourists and expats to take in the sights and enjoy the country’s breath-taking island ... Read more

The Ministry of Economy has issued a recall for 2013 to 2017 Mitsubishi Pajeros due to air bag defects. The V90W/V80W models made between January 2013 and December 2017 needs to be repaired. “We regret to inform that due to usage condition, the changes of temperature and longtime humidity, the propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator for passenger side frontal airbag may be deteriorated and, as a result, the inflator body may rupture at the time of airbag deployment. Therefore the frontal airbag inflator for passenger side has to be changed,” said Al Habtoor Motors in a statement. Al Habtoor Motors said ... Read more