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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62nd meeting of Ramsar Convention

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment led the UAE delegation at the 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee of Ramsar Convention, held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters in Gland, Switzerland The meeting was held under the presidency of the

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Emirates Business Class flyers can now preorder inflight meals on European routes

News Desk 1 18/09/2023 0

Emirates has extended its Business Class inflight meal preordering programme across routes to and from European cities, including Warsaw, Venice, Rome, Bologna, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Istanbul, Dublin, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Brussels and Madrid, as well as to and from Seychelles and Mauritius. The Dubai-headquartered supercarrier had initially launched the inflight meal

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Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi is on November 11, 2023

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Shuttle bus service will be available from Dubai and Sharjah Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2023, a unique celebration of K-pop, will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi City on November 11, 2023, featuring some of the biggest K-pop names: Enhypen, Sunmi, Epik High, DPR Ian, XG, Cherry Bullet, and Peakboy. In partnership with […]

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Art be a Part to host Dubai fundraiser on September 29, 2023

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Gala dinner and art auction aims to fund global NGO activities Art be a Part, the Dubai-based artists’ collective, will organise a combined art auction and gala dinner fundraiser event on September 29, 2023, in Dubai City to raise funds for Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and UNICEF India, […]

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Qatar Airways wins four Business Traveller Awards

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]

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Fly out from Dubai to say hello to Cairo on October 28 with flydubai

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

Air travel demand between the two cities is rising Low-cost carrier flydubai will launch daily flights from Dubai City to Cairo City from October 28, 2023, as demand for travel between the two cities continues to grow exponentially after the pandemic era. The new route is between Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and […]

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Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]

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Abu Dhabi to host Spartan World Championship 2023

News Desk 1 14/09/2023 0

World’s best OCR athletes to compete in Al Wathba area Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has announced that the 2023 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi for a third consecutive year, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The event, held in partnership with […]

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Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]

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Saudia will be the first carrier to operate at Red Sea International Airport

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

Airport set to open later this year for domestic flights Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will become the first airline to operate at the Red Sea International Airport (RSI). This follows the signing of an agreement in Riyadh City on September 12, 2023, between Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer of The […]

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WHO unveils 2 new resources to strengthen suicide prevention efforts

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

World health body provides critical recommendations to nations The World Health Organization (WHO), on September 12, 2023, launched two resources designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts: Preventing suicide: a resource for media professionals (2023 update) and a policy brief on the health aspects of decriminalising suicide and suicide attempts.

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Are you a digital creator? If so, you may win a MacBook Air 15 prize

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Theatre of Digital Art invites entries for a unique art contest The Dubai-based Theatre of Digital Art, in collaboration with 3IXAM Software, has issued an Open Call and is inviting digital artists, designers, creators, and emerging talents worldwide to express themselves and contribute to the tapestry of the UAE’s artistic scene. The theme for the […]

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Babyshop unveils Arabic lullaby to soothe children affected by conflict

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Retailer partners with UNHCR for ‘Frequencies of Peace’ initiative Babyshop, a leading baby and children’s retailer in the MENA region, has launched a new initiative, ‘Frequencies of Peace’, aiming to soothe the lives of children in war and disaster areas in support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency with a lullaby. The initiative’s new lullaby […]

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Form Hotel Dubai offers 15% discount on room rates in September

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Hotel’s autumn 2023 season begins as UAE weather cools Form Hotel Dubai has launched its autumn 2023 promotions for guests to experience a fusion of design, luxury, and hospitality in Dubai City. Throughout September 2023, Form Hotel Dubai guests can avail of a 15% discount on room rates and complimentary breakfast. As part of the […]

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Dr.PawPaw launches ‘Your gorgeous Skin’ collection

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

New range features vegan products and a Papayaluronic concept UK-based beauty brand Dr.PawPaw has launched the ‘Your gorgeous Skin’ collection that combines science and performance. The brand’s environmental values are upheld as the new range presents a vegan, streamlined collection of nine accessible, multipurpose solutions suitable for all skin types, thanks to an

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UAE-based Pulsar Capital takes a controlling stake in TruDoc

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023 0

Private equity firm seeks to enhance its product offering in key markets Pulsar Capital, a leading UAE-based private equity firm specialising in the healthcare, e-commerce and fintech sectors, has fully acquired TruDoc, the UAE-headquartered telehealth and virtual primary care provider, for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Pulsar Capital seeks to enhance its

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World invited to attend COP28 in the UAE this November

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023 0

Expo City Dubai is the site of the world’s largest annual climate summit The COP28 UAE presidency, which is hosting COP28 – the world’s largest yearly climate summit – in Dubai, UAE, is urging the world to head to the Arabian Gulf nation as it prepares to make transformational and practical progress in addressing the […]

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Bab Al Qasr Hotel’s Fresh Basil celebrates 2nd anniversary

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

25% discount offered at Dining in the Dark experience September 11, 2023: Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is marking its remarkable two-year journey by providing a 25% discount on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience at Fresh Basil – Dining in the Dark. This exceptional restaurant invites diners to immerse themselves in a sensory […]

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Emirates celebrates Oktoberfest onboard and in airport lounges

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

Enjoy the famous German fest from September 16-October 3, 2023 Emirates is celebrating the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, with traditional Bavarian cuisine and German entertainment onboard its flights to and from Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well in select airport lounges, between September 16 and October 3, 2023. The Dubai-based airline is

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Medlab Middle East returns to Dubai City in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023 0

2024 edition will feature a new Next Gen Medicine fixture Informa Markets will host the 2024 in-person edition of Medlab Middle East from February 5-8, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai City. A digital show is also scheduled for January 22-February 22, 2024. Poised to be the MENA region’s most prominent medical […]