Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:27 am

DSF Key Growth Driver, Says Oasis Mall

- Oasis Mall expects a surge in sales by 20% this DSF 2015DSF 2015 follows a period of booming and record-breaking achievements for Dubai and is expected to be another milestone of the Emirate’s growth, and a key leverage of the retail sector, according to Neelesh Bhatnagar, Director of Oasis ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:03 am

Montblanc introduces wearable technology to fine watchmaking

Smart wearable technology is one of the most talked about topics in the watch world in the past months. In January 2015, Montblanc will be the first luxury brand to combine wearable technology with fine watchmaking in the centuries old Swiss horological tradition.The Maison introduces the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 January, 2015 11:12 am

Burj Khalifa LED show to continue until January 9

The Guinness World Record winning LED illumination on Burj Khalifa’s facade will continue until January 9.The spectacular LED display envelopes the world’s tallest tower in the colours of the UAE national flag among other dazzling effects, which captivated revellers during New Year’s Eve...

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Sports | Saturday 3 January, 2015 12:55 am

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing claims 5th consecutive podium

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) – the emirate’s Volvo Ocean Race-entrant – finished third in its home In-Port Race and remain top of the Volvo Ocean Race In-Port Race leaderboard, after battling to the finish line behind winners Team SCA and second-placed Team Brunel in a contest delayed by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 January, 2015 12:28 am

Classical spectacle from WNO Orchestra starts milestone “Journey of Celebrations”

The 20th anniversary edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) got off to a spectacular melodious start, as the world-class Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (WNO), enthralled thousands of people who thronged “Etisalat Festive Park” in Zabeel to watch the festival’s main opening...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 January, 2015 12:25 am

Giuliana & Bill Rancic unveil Celebrity Pop-up Shop

After kicking off the New Year and Dubai Shopping Festival’s 20th milestone edition in grand style, celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic marked the start of DSF’s “Journey Into the Unique” by inaugurating their Celebrity Pop-up Shop at The Beach opposite JBR. Fans of the Rancic pair...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 January, 2015 12:04 am

Majid Al Futtaim’s Guide to Dubai Shopping Festival 2015

Jan 2: Giuliana Rancic Visit at Mall of the EmiratesTimings: 3:30pmKnown to host red carpet events in Hollywood and for starring in her own reality TV show along with her husband Bill, the E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic will be at Mall of the Emirates as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations...

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Business & Money | Friday 2 January, 2015 11:33 am

New metric rules for textile dealers in UAE

Textile dealers are being asked to measure up to new rules imposed by authorities on January 1.The UAE has implemented the International System of Units (SI) which replaces Imperial measurements such as foot, inch and yard with the metric system in the textile trade under the national system of...

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Business & Money | Friday 2 January, 2015 11:27 am

No left turn along tram

Traffic has turned from bad to worse following the closure of five left turns and U-turns on roads running parallel with the tramway in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).Dubai Tram, which passes through more than 30 traffic intersections in Dubai Marina, JBR and Al Sufouh, began...

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Sports | Friday 2 January, 2015 1:36 am

ABU DHABI FESTIVE BREAK THE TONIC ADOR NEEDS TO TAKE ON ‘COMPLEX’ THIRD LEG

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) - contesting team backed by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority – resumes competitive action this week as the three-week race stopover in the United Arab Emirates’ capital draws to a close with the In-Port Race, just off the...

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