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2 years ago

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Announces Flash Sale, Ticket Fares Start At Dh59

In celebration of the official christening of Abu Dhabi International Airport as Zayed International Airport, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced special deals for travellers. The budget carrier is offering a flash promotion of 20 per cent off on bookings made today (February 9) for travel until June 30. The sale is applicable on selected routes including Alexandria, Ankara, Aqaba, Bishkek, Cairo, Dammam, Kutaisi, Kuwait, Larnaca, Muscat, Medina, Samarkand, Sohag, Tashkent, Turkistan, and Yerevan among others. The advanced infrastructure at Zayed International Airport, including its new Terminal A, promises a seamless passenger journey, facilitating exciting business, trade, and tourism travel while ensuring greater connectivity from Abu Dhabi to the world. Johan Eidhagen, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, said: “We are committed to spontaneous travel and are delighted to announce an extraordinary promotion that enables travel for all ages to a plethora of incredible destinations. We are proud to operate from Zayed International Airport and the renaming marks a significant milestone in the growth of the aviation sector across the Emirate. “As the flagbearer of ultra-low-cost travel in the region, we are fostering connectivity and creating unmissable travel experiences. We strongly encourage all travellers to secure their bookings early […]

2 years ago

Shot In UAE, Coming To Cinemas: Sci-fi Epic Dune 2 To Premiere In Abu Dhabi Next Week

Film buffs in the UAE, gear up to catch some of the biggest stars walk the red carpet in Abu Dhabi next week! ‘Dune: Part Two’ stars are set to return to the UAE capital after shooting for the film in the Liwa desert after two years. The red-carpet event is set to take place on February 18 at Vox Cinemas, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and stars Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista will walk the red carpet at the Middle East premiere and greet fans ahead of the screening. Sameer Al Jaberi, Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission, said: “We were delighted to support Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptations of the novel Dune and to provide around 20 Liwa desert locations as Arrakis.” You will even be able to catch the film before others across the globe as it is slated for release on February 29, 2024 in UAE and Lebanon. Set in the distant future, Dune: Part Two features the sweeping sand dunes of Abu Dhabi’s Liwa desert as the landscape of the desert planet Arrakis. Scenes were captured at just under 20 locations across the Liwa desert during the winter of 2022 and a team […]

2 years ago

Abu Dhabi Airport Changes Name, Etihad Celebrates With Special Offers

Abu Dhabi International Airport has officially changed its name to Zayed International Airport. The name change was first announced last year, with the new name becoming official from Friday, February 9. At the time of the announcement, the Abu Dhabi Media office said: “Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued directives to rename Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new official name, Zayed International Airport, will take effect from 9 February, 2024, coinciding with the official opening ceremony of the new Terminal A”. Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways is celebrating the renaming of its home airport to Zayed International Airport with special offers on international flights. The naming of the airport follows the opening of Terminal A in November 2023, which is the airline’s new state-of-the-art home terminal. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We take immense pride in our home, Abu Dhabi, which is the perfect hub from which to explore the world. We’re forever grateful to the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and proudly join in these celebrations as our home airport is renamed in his honour.” To celebrate […]

2 years ago

UAE Floating Hospital Sets Sail to Treat Gaza Patients

A 100-bed floating hospital has set sail from the UAE to provide crucial medical support to Palestinian patients affected by the Israel-Gaza war. The repurposed vessel – which has 100 medical and administrative staff on board – will be docked off the coast of the Egyptian city of Al Arish to support relief efforts for Gaza. The hospital has operating rooms, intensive care facilities, a laboratory, a pharmacy and medical warehouses. The vast ship, which sailed from Khalifa Port, also boasts an evacuation plane and boat and fully equipped ambulances to transport patients. It has been established in partnership with Abu Dhabi Department of Health and the Abu Dhabi Ports Group. Its healthcare team have a range of specialities, including anaesthesia, general surgery, orthopaedics, nursing and emergency care. The delivery of the hospital is part of the UAE’s continuing humanitarian campaign – known as Gallant Knight 3 – ordered by President Sheikh Mohamed and aimed at providing a vital lifeline to the people of Gaza. In December, the UAE established a field hospital in the Gaza Strip to help ease the significant pressure placed on Gaza’s health service by a conflict now in its fifth month. More than 3,500 patients have been treated at […]

2 years ago

Rimac Nevera: World’s Fastest, Road-Legal EV Now in UAE

Rimac will reportedly produce only 150 Nevera cars with a price tag of $2.1m each. Rimac Automobili’s Nevera, the world’s first luxury, electric hypercar was launched in the UAE by Al Habtoor Motors on Wednesday. Unveiled at a special preview event at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort, the Nevera was presented by Sultan Al Habtoor, president of Al Habtoor Motors, and Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Group. World records The Rimac Nevera, when launched as a concept in 2021, upended the automotive car industry imagination with its potential, and since then has gone on to become the “ultimate record-breaking hypercar.” With an impressive 1,914 horsepower and a 0-100 kilometres per hour acceleration (km/h) in just 1.8 seconds, this powerful machine holds the top EV speed record along with the record for the fastest speed driving in reverse (275.74 km/h). Among other records, it has performed a 0-200km/h sprint in 4.42 seconds, a 300km/h in 9.22 seconds, and reached 400km/h in 21.31 seconds. The hypercar even outperformed itself clocking 1.81 seconds for 0-100km/h — four seconds faster than its official acceleration specification. “I am proud to say that the car we’ve created can get to 400km/h and back to 0 in less […]

2 years ago

UAE: 5 Injured, Including 3 Students, After School Bus Hits Sidewalk

An accident on Thursday morning in Sharjah involving a school bus resulted in three students and two supervisors sustaining minor injuries. According to the Sharjah Police, the accident was caused when the school bus made a sudden turn, drifted, and collided with the pavement. The injured were transported to a hospital to be treated. The police have assured the parents of the private school that their children are safe and healthy after the accident. The authority has stressed the importance of careful driving of school buses, and the need to follow traffic rules. School buses in the UAE have a strict set of rules and regulations that they must follow, and authorities often conduct thorough investigations. The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) last year installed cameras and safety devices in 2,000 buses. The cameras allow parents to monitor their children while they travel back and forth to school. Before the pandemic, GPS devices were installed on buses. They are linked to the control and monitoring room of the SPEA and the operations room of Emirates Transport, to allow tracking. Earlier this year, Dubai’s RTA revealed that some bus drivers were caught driving without a permit. This was found out during […]

2 years ago

Dubai Rivals Paris, New York As Couples Seek Instagram-worthy Weddings, Proposals

Dubai is fast emerging as the preferred global destination for relationship milestones as couples pour in from every corner of the world. Tourist preferences show a marked shift away from the traditional backdrops of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower and New York City’s Empire State Buidling, to Dubai as visitors seek its year-round amenable weather and vibrant social scene. Once primarily known as a business and transit hub, the emirate is now widely becoming recognised as one of the most sought-after locations worldwide to tie the knot or pop the question. Postcard-worthy backdrops like the Eiffel Tower in Paris of the Empire State Building in New York once dominated proposals but now Dubai’s iconic landmarks like the boat-shaped Burj Al Arab and the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, are drawing in tourists from around the globe to pop the question. Pioneering specialists like Proposal Boutique have revolutionised the ceremony, curating over-the-top bespoke experiences tailored to each duo. From renting out iconic venues and landmarks to coordinating viral-worthy visual productions, these planners are pushing creative boundaries. Rising demand from both residents and visitors alike is positioning Dubai as the ultimate destination. Tourists seeking Instagramable moments are flocking to the emirate in record numbers […]

2 years ago

Abu Dhabi Launches First ‘Smog-free-tower’ In The UAE

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with Modon Properties, inaugurated the region’s first smog-free tower at Hudayriat Island. The new air purification tower is an urban innovation designed to enhance air quality in the area and provide an inspirational experience of a clean and green future. Mohamed Ahmed Al Bowardi, EAD’s Vice Chairman and Chairman of EAD’s Executive Committee, said that EAD continuously monitors the state of ambient air quality in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through a wide network of monitoring stations, which is considered one of the most comprehensive ambient air quality monitoring networks in the Middle East and North Africa region. “The installation of the tower on Al Hudayriyat Island is a pilot project, as the experience will be evaluated before continuing to install more towers in other areas of the emirate.” The seven-metre tower uses environmentally friendly positive ionisation technology to purify surrounding air that cleans 30,000 m3 of air per hour. The ionisation technology produces smog-free air in public spaces, allowing people to breathe and experience clean air. Shaikha Al Dhaheri, EAD’s Secretary-General, said: “We chose Hudayriat Island because it is a community hub where people enjoy several outdoor activities. “Therefore, the […]

2 years ago

UAE GDP To Grow 5.3% In 2024: S&P

UAE real GDP will grow by 5.3 per cent in 2024, compared to 3.4 per cent in 2023, according to credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings. In a new report, the credit rating agency said that UAE banks reported exceptional profits for the full year 2023 due to lower provisioning requirements and higher interest margins, in addition to improved liquidity levels as deposit growth outpaced new loan growth. The report also noted that the outlooks for the banks in the UAE are stable. UAE GDP forecast The agency estimates that increased oil production and support from non-oil sectors will drive economic growth in the UAE this year. The non-oil GDP is likely to continue growing, driven by the performance of the hospitality, real estate, and financial services sectors. S&P Global Ratings also noted that some UAE banks achieved record profits in 2023 due to strong credit growth in a rising interest rate environment. In addition, the improved economic environment means that provisioning requirements for new loan losses remained low. The increase in net profit was also supported by growth in non-interest income, reflecting increased business activity and commercial activity. Standard & Poor’s expects the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by […]

2 years ago

My Dubai Salary: ‘I Earn Millions a Year as an Eco-Entrepreneur’

Entrepreneur Ivan Kroshnyi has learnt some valuable financial lessons since setting up his first computer and office supply business in Ukraine at the age of 16. While the business made him a millionaire by the time he was 18, his partner stole the company’s money and disappeared. Now 33, Mr Kroshnyi says the experience was difficult but it helped him to understand the importance of partnership agreements. “It was a good experience for me; it made me smarter, and I started another business and then another one,” says Mr Kroshnyi. The Ukrainian multimillionaire moved to Dubai in 2021 and is an investor in the Roasters Specialty Coffee House chain, which has five branches in the city, with plans to open more this year. He is also the founder of Eco Way, a Dubai-based business that aims to transform last-mile food and small parcel delivery services with long-range electric bikes that are equipped with swappable battery technology. With a diversified investment portfolio worth about $20 million, Mr Kroshnyi says he lives a comfortable life but doesn’t waste his money on expensive brands or cars. What was your first job and how much did you earn? I started my business in Ukraine 17 years ago, when I was 16. […]

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