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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new direct flights

News Desk 22/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE: February 22, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, announced the launch of its two new routes from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to both Baghdad International Airport and

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Trailer out now of ZEE5 Global original series

News Desk 22/02/2023

ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, released the trailer of one of the most anticipated series of the year ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ starring Naseeruddin Shah, Dharmendra, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aashim Gulati, Taha Shah Badussha, Shubham Kumar Mehra in the lead. Inspired by true events, ‘Taj – Divided by […]

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#IIFAYASISLANDABUDHABI2023

News Desk 21/02/2023

21st February 2023, Mumbai: Following the huge success of IIFA 2022, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) Weekend and Awards returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 26th and 27th May 2023 will be staged at the world-class Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment. IIFA today is recognised not just as a

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Doha Film Institute

News Desk 20/02/2023

Berlin, Germany/Doha, Qatar; February 20, 2023: The Doha Film Institute announced today on the sidelines of the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival the confirmed Qumra 2023 Masters of the annual industry incubator event crucial to the success of first and second-time filmmakers from the Arab world and beyond. This year, multi Academy Award® and BAFTA […]

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The National Aquarium and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi 

News Desk 20/02/2023

UAE, Abu Dhabi; 20 February 2023: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and The National Aquarium (TNA) have safely rescued over 500 sea turtles as part of their joint Wildlife Rescue Program, the first rescue, rehabilitation and release initiative in Abu Dhabi.  The programme was launched in July 2020 and includes purpose-built laboratories, research

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Dubai Municipality launches Smart Inspection Program

News Desk 20/02/2023

Dubai Municipality has launched the Smart Inspection Program that aims to execute environmental monitoring activities in the Emirate of Dubai with high precision and efficiency as per international standard specifications. This will contribute to organizing, planning, and overseeing the environmental monitoring operations in industrial and service facilities and

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Pre-summer tips for healthy skin

News Desk 17/02/2023

By Dr. Mona Mady Skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it is a reflection of one’s age and health, so it is important to take care of it. Now that winter is coming to an end, residents in this part of the world need to begin preparing for the inevitable scorching […]

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STARZPLAY Original KABOOS becomes number 1 show

News Desk 16/02/2023

Dubai, UAE; February 16, 2023: Kaboos, the STARZPLAY original horror series produced in partnership with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, has broken viewership records for the streaming platform within 48 hours of the first two episodes premiering. Since its release, Kaboos has uplifted acquisitions to STARZPLAY, with many new users watching Kaboos immediately upon

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Travel is changing: will you be an Excited Experientialist or a Travel Tech-fluencer in 2033?

News Desk 15/02/2023

As an estimated 474 million tourists traveled internationally between January and July 2022 compared to 175 million in 2021, international tourism continues to bounce back. But how will we travel in 2033? A global research study – Traveler Tribes 2033 – the third in a series that launched in 2007, identifies four Traveler Tribes that […]

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Pakistan Super League returns for its eighth edition live on STARZPLAY

News Desk 15/02/2023

Back again for its 8th year, the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) is kicking off with phase 1 in Karachi. The six teams, representing six cities in Pakistan, will go head-to-head with matches streaming live on STARZPLAY through to 19 March 2023. The matches will see fan favorites fight for the title such as […]

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STARZPLAY to unveil the third episode of its first Arabic original series “Kaboos”

News Desk 15/02/2023

STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, is releasing the third episode of its runaway hit horror anthology “Kaboos” on 16 February, exclusively on STARZPLAY. Set in the UAE, episode three, “Al Ghaf Tree” begins when a journalist named Rashed starts to investigate a series of strange disaperances cases, […]

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Genesis Unveils X Concept Trilogy at Dubai Opera

News Desk 14/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 14, 2023 – Genesis revealed the X Concept Trilogy for the first time at the iconic Dubai Opera on the 8th of February 2023. The intimate viewing hosted VIPs to showcase Genesis’ experiment to the public for an “open-door moment” in its journey. Demonstrating the brand’s versatility in design, the reveal […]

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STARZPLAY expands to Iraq, announces a new partnership

News Desk 14/02/2023

Dubai, UAE, 14 February 2023: STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand service, today announced its partnership with Iraq’s biggest OTT player Almanasa to provide STARZPLAY’s diverse breadth of entertainment and sports offering for subscribers in the market. As part of the three year agreement, STARZPLAY will provide its core

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Snap Inc. partners with MBC Media Solutions

News Desk 13/02/2023

Middle East, 13 February 2023: Snap Inc. have announced its exclusive partnership with MBC Media Solutions (MMS), the commercial arm of MBC Group, to launch new augmented reality (AR) lenses for the first ever season of Saudi Idol – the localized edition of its global franchise. Available on the visual messaging app, the all new […]

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Celebrate Self-Love Month with LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

News Desk 10/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2023: No Valentine, no problem! In this month of love, indulge in LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics’ diverse Valentine’s collection, the perfect to gift for your partner, your main boo, or yourself! Select from a range of luxurious, limited-edition bath bombs, bubble bars, face masks, body washes, and more, all designed […]

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new route to Kolkata in India

News Desk 09/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE; February 09, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new direct route connecting the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi to Kolkata city in India. The new flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Kolkata Airport will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]

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EPAA Hosts Successful 3rd Day of Forum Workshops on Genetic Data and Animal Biobanking

Middle East News 247 09/02/2023

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah hosted its 3rd day of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity workshops on the use of genetic data to resolve taxonomic considerations and an Introduction to animal biobanking. The event brought together a number of experts from across the region

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STARZPLAY continues robust regional expansion

News Desk 08/02/2023

Kuwait City, Kuwait; February 8, 2023: STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, has partnered with Zain Kuwait, a pioneer of mobile telecommunications and digital services in the Middle East, as their commercial and retail distributor to bring STARZPLAY’s breadth of compelling sports and entertainment programming

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Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment inaugurates Snow Oman

News Desk 07/02/2023

Muscat, Oman, 07 February 2023: Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment today celebrated the official opening of Snow Oman, underscoring its commitment to deliver innovative experiences for guests across the region and marking another milestone in its investment strategy in the Sultanate. The momentous occasion was celebrated with an opening ceremony which featured an array of

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Style it up with Pain De Sucre New 2023 Collection 

News Desk 07/02/2023

Looking for the gorgeous swimwear to head to the trendy beach club this winter in Dubai?  Head to any of the outlets of the home-grown brand Hamac Beach and splurge on the gorgeous collection of the French swimwear brand Pain De Sucre. Known for passionately creating feminine collections of swimsuits and high-end lingerie, pick your […]