Atlantis, The palm has crossed one million fans in Facebook and unlike other companies, Atlantis is not just limiting their gratitude with a meagre Thank You. Instead they are opening up a suite for the facebookers. The five-star hotel launches the first ever social media fan suite and is offering a chance for a three-night […]
Category Archives: Middle East
05
Mar
Mar
Residents and tourists to Downtown Dubai witnessed spectacular shows in ‘pink’ at The Dubai Fountain. Shams Emaar, the corporate social responsibility team of Emaar Properties, decided to turn the colour of all shows, set by Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, to pink, in a gesture to enhance awareness of breast cancer. The initiative is […]
04
Mar
Mar
Dubai Airports welcomed the inaugural flight of SaudiGulf Airlines at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 1 with a traditional water salute followed by a cake cutting ceremony. SaudiGulf will operate double daily flights between the Saudi capital of Riyadh and Dubai. Riyadh is among the top ten city destinations for DXB in terms of traffic with […]
Festival and Events, Middle East, News, Top Stories
Dubai Culture launches eighth edition of ‘Live Our Heritage Festival’
04
Mar
Mar
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, launched the eight edition of the ‘Live Our Heritage Festival’ in the Global Village under ‘An Eye on Emirati Cultural Heritage’ theme. Running until 7th April 2018, the festival offers Global Village visitors a chance to enjoy an action-packed […]
04
Mar
Mar
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has widened the scope of the Smart Pedestrian Signals Project in Dubai to cover 15 new locations after a successful trail debut on Al Saadah Street. The project is part of RTA’s efforts to realize the objectives of the Smart City initiative. The Smart Pedestrian Signals technology […]
04
Mar
Mar
Multiple road accidents occurred on Dubai’s major highways creating heavy traffic jams. Motorists are advised to drive safely and take alternative routes wherever possible. At least two accidents were reported on the Sharjah highway; one accident on E11 near Al Majlis Street and the other before the Dubai Trade centre intersection. Delays are also reported on E44 […]
03
Mar
Mar
UAE residency visa stickers, which are placed on passport pages, would be replaced by a new electronic system, the Ministry of Interior said. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs had reportedly discussed the possibility during a meeting held in Ajman last week. The proposal comes in line with Vision 2021 and is indicative of […]
01
Mar
Mar
Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has opened VR Park, Dubai’s latest and most exciting attraction, at The Dubai Mall. Blurring the lines between perception and reality, VR Park combines Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (VR), providing unforgettable rides, journeys and games in an unbelievable two-storey attraction. Through partnerships with some of […]
01
Mar
Mar
Oceanco has released their latest 115-metre superyacht concept, Tuhura, at the Dubai International Boat Show. The new design was unveiled by His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Vice President and Chairman of Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi, and Senior Advisor to the Dubai International Boat Show. The Tuhura was conceived in collaboration […]
27
Feb
Feb
മസ്കറ്റ്: ഒമാനില് നിന്ന് പണം നാട്ടിലേക്ക് അയക്കാന് ചില നിയന്ത്രണങ്ങള് ഏര്പ്പെടുത്തി. പണം അയക്കാനെത്തുന്നവര് എക്സ്ചേഞ്ച് സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുടെ ചോദ്യങ്ങള്ക്ക് ഉത്തരം നല്കേണ്ടി വരും.കള്ളപ്പണം വെളുപ്പിക്കല് തടയാനുള്ള നീക്കങ്ങളുടെ നടപടിയാണ് പുതിയ നീക്കമെന്നാണ് ഒമാന്റെ വിശദീകരണം. 400 ഒമാന് റിയാലില് കൂടുതല് അയക്കുന്നവരാണ് വിശദീകരണം നല്കേണ്ടി വരിക. ഒമാന് സെന്ട്രല് ബാങ്ക് ഇത് സംബന്ധിച്ച ഉത്തരവ് പുറപ്പെടുവിച്ചു. പണം അയക്കുമ്പോള് അതിന്റെ ഉറവിടം മണി എക്സ്ചേഞ്ചുകള് ഉറവിടത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് അറിഞ്ഞിരിക്കണമെന്ന് ഒമാന് യുണൈറ്റഡ എക്സ്ചേഞ്ച് മാനേജര് ഫറസ് അഹമദ് പറഞ്ഞു. […]
27
Feb
Feb
Saudi is opening its arms to embrace the new and ward off all conventions which have been synonymous with the country for time immemorial. Now, for the first time, Saudi authorities have opened up army registration to women. Women interested in becoming soldiers can submit their applications until Thursday. Applicants must be Saudi nationals who […]
27
Feb
Feb
A large number of Kuwaiti nationals and people from many other nationalities participated in grand celebrations held in Dubai marking Kuwait’s National Day on 25 February. The celebrations featured concerts by Miami Band from Kuwait and singer Bader AlShaibi, a culinary session by famous Kuwaiti chef, Jameela Al Lenqawi, an appearance by popular Kuwaiti foodie […]
27
Feb
Feb
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Ramsar Convention Secretariat have signed an agreement to host a major conference on wetlands in October in Dubai in October. The ‘Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP13)’ will be hosted in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, the official […]
27
Feb
Feb
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather is expected to be frequently partly cloudy with different formations of clouds moving from central Saudi Arabia towards Dubai, in the coming days. It has also alerted the citizens to take precautions while driving in rainy conditions and poor visibility due to blowing sand or dust […]
01
Feb
Feb
The National Centre of Meteorology has sent out weather warnings for UAE. The NCM reports that the weather in Dubai would be partly cloudy in general and hazy at times. There will be moderate winds in general, freshening at times over the land, causing blowing dust/sand over some exposed areas and fresh to strong winds […]