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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…

Since the beginning of the 20th century, Islamic art and architecture have deeply influenced Cartier’s iconic creations and collections. A new exhibition ‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ hosted by Louvre Abu Dhabi sheds light on the history of significant cross-cultural impact on the luxury French brand’s creative language. “This exhibition is the result of almost five years of research in archives, drawings, and photographs to discover the links between Cartier creations and Islamic art, and to identify the sources of inspiration,” Exhibition curators Judith Henon-Raynaud and Evelyne Posseme, said. They pointed out that the exhibition offers a journey through…

On Wednesday, Sri Lanka ordered civil servants not to express opinions on social media, after some officials claimed schoolchildren were fainting from a lack of food due to the country’s dire economic crisis. In a fresh order to 1.5 million state employees, the Ministry of Public Administration and Management stated that a long-established ban on speaking to reporters now extends to social media posts. “Expressing opinions on social media by a public officer … shall constitute an offence that leads to taking disciplinary action,” the order said. This followed claims from provincial health officials and teachers that dozens of students…

Dubai’s second airline flydubai will have a better fourth-quarter performance and also enjoys strong forward bookings till summer next year, driven by growth in the travel and tourism sector and the addition of new routes. “The fourth quarter will be very strong, better than last year. Yes, we have strong forward bookings and this trend continues till summer next year,” Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2023 after signing an agreement for a purpose-built $190 million (Dh697.3 million) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Dubai South. On day 1 of the…

Recently, JIO studios unveiled a content slate of 100 new films and TV shows. Though it includes their big theatrical releases including Shahrukh Khan’s Dunki, the other announcements (films-webseries) reveal a fascinating trend — many stars ignored or ‘discarded’ by Bollywood playing leading roles on OTT. So, in this teaser you have actors like Arshad Warsi, Nana Patekar, Arvind Swami (Roja/Bombay), Zayed Khan (remember him?), Raveena Tandon, Sonam Kapoor, Genelia D’Souza, Vaani Kapoor, Randeep Hooda and even Shakti Kapoor. They are instantly recognisable owing to their famous performances on the big screen but now ignored, largely due to their diminished…

“What’s your latest impulse buy?” Seems like Dr Arun was waiting to poke fun at me. “The last buy, I remember, was a property, the fifth one you bought and sold until there was no roof left over your head.” “A Bose Soundbar,” I put on an awkward smile. Dr Arun had the right to probe because he’s a physician treating my anxiety disorder. “Did it make any difference to your life? Did it make you happy?” I wasn’t sure if he knew the enormity of the questions that he just threw at me, and I was pretty sure I…

After having a fallout with manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has been out of competitive football since August this year. Sancho’s topsy turvy stint at Manchester United could very well come to an end soon with the Saudi Pro League emerging as the English international’s next possible destination. A report by an international media outlet claimed that Manchester United castaway Jadon Sancho is currently being targeted for a move to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window. Apart from Sancho, Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison is also reportedly on the radar of a Saudi football club. Saudi…

Picture Taken at Al Qudra Lakes Takes the International Limelight Dubai Based Indian Wildlife Photographer Wins 4 International Photography Awards for a Single Image Captured in Dubai Dubai, November 17 – Hermis Haridas, a Dubai-based renowned nature and wildlife photographer, has clinched four international photography awards for a single captivating image captured at the scenic Al Qudra Lakes in Dubai. The accolades were bestowed upon Hermis for his exceptional talent in photographing a Hoopoe, a mesmerising bird native to the region. The winning image, taken with Hermis’s new Nikon Z8 camera, showcases the Hoopoe in various moments, both in mid-air…

If you want an electric SUV, crossover, or sedan, you’re spoiled for choices right now. Kia EV6? Rivian R1S? Volvo EX30? All great picks. But what if you want … a minivan? To date, there has really only been one electric minivan option — the Volkswagen ID.Buzz — and while that is a pretty cool minivan, it’s not the most practical for everyone. That’s where the new Volvo EM90 comes in. The Volvo EM90 looks like it could become the electric minivan of choice for those who want something practical and stylish. It boasts that minimalistic Volvo design language, that…

Dubai – Room rates are set to increase by 30 to 100 per cent before October 1 Some hotels in Dubai are reporting occupancy rates of 90 per cent and over — a sign that guests, tourists and residents are returning to their pre-pandemic habits. Moreover, the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s greatest show, is proving to be one of the primary motivators for the high occupancy levels in hotels. In 2020, despite the pandemic, the tourism sector performed reasonably well as hotel establishments welcomed 14.8 million guests last year. Domestic tourism contributed Dh41 billion to the national economy…