Government | Sunday 18 June, 2017 3:48 pm

Over 13,000 spend last 10 days of Ramadan at Prophet’s Mosque

The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques announced the number of mutakifeen — those who seclude themselves in the Prophet’s Mosque for the last 10 days of Ramadan — numbered 13,575. Of this number, 11,432 are men and 2,143 are women, according to an undersecretariat official, Saud...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 June, 2017 1:23 pm

Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel earns 3 distinct set of awards

Makarem Ajyad Makkah has recently earned 3 awards for its distinguished services, professional team and strategic location, which contributes to strengthening its position in the hospitality industry especially in the western region. The renowned hotel was granted the 2016 Gold Circle Awards by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 June, 2017 1:03 pm

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to open new Swiss flagship property in Basel in 2019

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will open its sixth hotel in Switzerland in 2019. The five-star hotel is designed by the internationally renowned designer Matteo Thun and will become a flagship hotel for the upscale Swiss-born hotel group, founded nearly 70 years ago.  Baar, 18 June...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 June, 2017 6:03 am

Majid Al Qasimi inaugurates "Ramadan Nights Exhibition" at Expo Centre Sharjah

Sheikh Majid bin Faisal Al Qasimi, First Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the events of Ramadan Nights Exhibition hosted by Expo Center Sharjah, running from June 15 to June 30, among the events of the 28th " Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2017". After ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 June, 2017 4:58 am

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort Unveils Exciting Room Offers for Eid

Experience a well-matched blend of true Arabian hospitality and the comfort of nature for the holidays, as Emirates Park Zoo and Resort unveils its unique room offer for Eid Al Fitr. Gather your family and friends for a luxuriant holiday to explore and interact with the different species of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 June, 2017 4:56 am

Etihad Airways Crowns Winner of ‘taste the World’ at Taste of London Festival

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and one of the main sponsors of the Taste of London Festival, has crowned Dean Parker from The Manor restaurant in London, winner of its Taste the World competition. The competition took place on 15th June.   The Taste the ...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 18 June, 2017 4:21 am

The Estée Lauder Companies Invests in DECIEM, the Abnormal Beauty Company

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that it has invested in DECIEM, a fast-growing, vertically integrated multi-brand company, driven by a consumer-centric focus that is already impacting the world of beauty. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. DECIEM was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 June, 2017 4:16 am

Sealine Beach announces the completion of the luxury resort’s brand new 18-villa extension

On the heels of a full-scale renovation that has culminated in the unveiling of a completely remodeled premium leisure destination for local and international tourists, Qatar’s first leisure destination Sealine Beach, has announced the completion of the luxury resort’s new extension,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 June, 2017 3:50 am

The UAEBBY Brings Big Smiles to Less Fortunate Children on Zayed Humanitarian Day

This year marks the 14th anniversary of Zayed Humanitarian Day, celebrated annually on 19 Ramadan to honour the values of compassion, giving and volunteerism embodied by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE. In celebration, the UAE Board on Books for Young People...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 June, 2017 3:33 am

Groupe ADP Launches Global Innovation Contest to Imagine the Airport Experience of the Future

Groupe ADP is launching the global challenge "Play Your Airport". This open innovation initiative will allow students, businesses, travellers and the group's employees to reinvent the airport experience with one common goal: creating the airport of the future. "The diversity...

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