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Dubai – The event is expected to receive over 25 million local and foreign visits The UAE’s tourism sector is poised for a big boom in the next six months as Dubai is all set to roll the red carpet to welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai that will be held from October 1 to March 31. With less than 16 days left for the start of Expo 2020 Dubai, one of the world’s most anticipated events that is expected to receive over 25 million local and foreign visits, hoteliers and hospitality industry experts say they expect Dubai to…
The day will be fair to partly cloudy, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. The clouds will appear over some western areas. Temperatures could be as high as 36ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 34ºC in Abu Dhabi and 33ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 22ºC in Abu Dhabi and 21ºC in Dubai and 15ºC in mountainous regions. It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some western areas. Levels will range from 20 to 40 per cent in Abu…
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will make a presentation to its international creditors on Friday, laying out the full extent of its economic troubles and plans for a debt restructuring and multi-billion dollar International Monetary Fund bailout. Years of economic mismanagement combined with the Covid-19 pandemic have left Sri Lanka in its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1948, causing it to default on its sovereign debt. The country’s Ministry of Finance said in a statement via legal firm Clifford Chance that an online call on Sept. 23 would be open to all its external creditors and be “an interactive…
The President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Wednesday visited the ongoing Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central — checking out some of the latest technologies in the aviation sector. As he toured pavilions and exhibition spaces, Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the use of innovative technologies and sustainable aviation fuel. The UAE leader was also seen stopping by a stand for Edge, an Emirati defence company, where he signed a drone in front of onlookers. The 18th edition of the mega event, Sheikh Mohamed said, reflects the UAE’s significant role as a key partner in the…
For someone who never had dreams of becoming an actor in her formative years despite an illustrious lineage, 25-year-old Alaya F, dubbed ‘Bollywood’s next superstar’ by none other than global icon Priyanka Chopra, seems destined to make a mark in the industry. “I wanted to be anything but an actor,” Alaya, daughter of Pooja Bedi and granddaughter of Kabir Bedi, admitted in a chat with City Times about her new film, U-Turn. After a sparkling debut in 2020’s Jawaani Jaaneman and taking on the lockdown lull with a positive attitude, Alaya showcased her acting chops in two post-pandemic releases, psychological…
Pearly Gates were not automated yet. Biometric check-in seemed to be a distant dream in this part of the world — er, ether world. By instinct, I rummaged in my pocket to take out my office ID, which had been an inseparable part of me for over four decades until I was summoned here and told to join a winding queue. It was like a big flock of early birds for the first iPhone 15. Or the rowdy lines in front of the smelly fair-price shops in the India of the 80s. Or like the quintessential queues for all things…
Liverpool striker Luis Diaz had a tearful reunion on Tuesday with his father, freed last week after a 12-day kidnapping ordeal at the hands of Colombia’s ELN guerrilla group. Diaz was back home in Colombia to join the national team ahead of a World Cup qualifying match against Brazil on Thursday in the seaport city of Barranquilla, where the meeting with his dad, Luis Manuel Diaz, was arranged. The pair embraced in tears, according to images distributed by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF). Luis Manuel Diaz, 56, wore a black T-shirt with the words: “No more kidnapping.” “After 12 days…
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts ’ Kilo of Kindness Campaign: Spreading Joy One Kilo at a Time Dubai, 10th November 2023 – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts proudly concluded its annual charity program, the Kilo of Kindness campaign, marking another year of impactful contributions towards the community. This year, four distinguished Mövenpick properties – Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City, Dubai; Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, Dubai; and Mövenpick Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai – united forces for a noble cause. Partnering together with the Emirates Charitable Association, a prominent NGO dedicated to supporting orphans in the…
There are always exciting new original series coming out on Hulu across every genre. Hulu offers tons of library content too, but the original shows really add value to the streaming service. Think shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, Only Murders in the Building, and Ramy. The momentum continues as Hulu has released more new content toward the end of 2023, with additional shows planned into 2024 as well. As for what to watch now, the best Hulu original series includes some old favorites, as well as new shows that have just been released or are coming soon. Plus, you can currently save…
Dubai – 86% residents plan international vacations as Covid curbs ease, a survey has found With Covid curbs and rules being eased across the world, travel and holidays are once again back on the top of UAE residents’ priority lists. About 86 per cent respondents to a survey of “thousands of UAE travellers” have expressed the desire to travel internationally. dnata Travel said it had conducted the survey in July and August 2021 “during the busiest time for travel from the UAE”. Of the respondents, 56 per cent said they plan to travel to Europe for their next holiday. More…