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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…
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…