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Driving a trusty camper van, a couple in Abu Dhabi has hit the roads from the UAE all the way to the Arctic Circle over the course of nine months. During this time, South African Hanneke Willson and her Irish-South African husband John Willson have covered 18 countries across the Middle East and Europe covering more than 33,000km in the van they lovingly named Jannah. “Having lived in Abu Dhabi for more than 24 years, we have missed seeing four seasons of the year,” said Hanneke, speaking to Khaleej Times from Norway, where the couple is now. “During this trip,…
Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has announced the launch of Aani, an instant payment platform that aims to transform the landscape of digital payments in the UAE. Aani, a key initiative under the CBUAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) programme, signals a new era of seamless, secure, and instant digital payments. In keeping with the UAE’s vision of becoming a global digital payment hub, Aani enables licensed financial institutions (LFIs) and payment service providers to offer customers an exceptional user experience. Aani offers consumers, businesses, corporates, and government entities an unparalleled digital…
The four megastar members of K-pop girl group Blackpink were given one of Britain’s most prestigious honours on Wednesday by King Charles III, recognising their work as environmental advocates. The South Korean sensations received honorary MBEs (Members of the Order of the British Empire) from the British monarch, which reward outstanding achievement or service to the community. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee — on a state visit to Britain — looked on as Roseanne Park (Rosé), Jennie Kim, Jisoo Kim and Lalisa Manoban (Lisa) were handed the honours at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.…
IFFCO allocates AED 77 million for a more sustainable future, unveils 156 sustainability projects The company aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by 2025 Dubai, UAE – 22 November 2023 –IFFCO, the leading FMCG multinational headquartered in the UAE, has allocated AED 77 million to sustainability initiatives over two years, with ten programmes comprising 156 projects in the pipeline. The company has identified six crucial areas in which it aims to make tangible efforts to boost its environmental performance – climate change, energy management, water management, forests, circular economy, and biodiversity. To contribute to the global fight against climate…
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Abu Dhabi Police on Friday appealed to drivers not to stop in the middle of the road without justification and to move their vehicles when minor traffic accidents occur. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police reminded motorists in case of breakdowns, or if a tyre explodes, it urged them to move their vehicles off the road to the nearest safe spot and not obstruct traffic and make room for other motorists to pass. The fine for the violation is Dh1,000 fine and six traffic black points. It also advised drivers to request for assistance from the Abu…
Russia will “of course” respond if Finland closes the remaining border posts between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. Zakharova did not say what Moscow’s reaction would be. She was responding to reporters’ questions after Finland last week closed four border stations in response to a surge in asylum seekers who it said were being funnelled there by Russia – an accusation that Moscow has denied.
Dubai Airshow 2023 marked a historic milestone as the largest edition since the event’s inception, witnessing significant deals and major announcements, reinforcing the event’s standing as a crucial hub for the aerospace and defence sectors. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 18th edition of Dubai Airshow showcased the unflagging commitment of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries to sustained technological advancements, with more than $101 billion in deals announced through the week. It also welcomed over 135,000 attendees, witnessing a…
PGA Tour breaks for Thanksgiving but LET in Spain By NNiick Tarratt – Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer No sooner has one season on the DP World Tour finished as the 2023 – 24 season starts. After a three-day break, week one is in Australia for the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane. The PGA Tour takes its traditional rest for Thanksgiving. The season-ending event on the Race to Costa del Sol Rankings sees the Ladies European Tour (LET) in Spain for the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana. Among the strong field of 75 qualifiers from 22 countries…
SKIFT GLOBAL FORUM EAST 2023 RETURNS TO DUBAI Taking place from 12-14 December 2023 in Dubai, the second edition of the event will act as a hub for influential figures, including top CEOs, change makers, and innovators from prominent global travel brands such as Dubai Economy & Tourism, Dubai Airports, Google, and many more DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 22 November 2023 — Skift Global Forum East 2023 (SGFE), the flagship conference of the business of travel industry, is set to bring together a diverse assembly of travel and tourism leaders from across the globe for the second edition of the…