Business & Money | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:43 pm

Prince Alwaleed visits housing beneficiaries in Al-Hayir, distributes 200 cars

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alwaleed Philanthropies, visited the Housing Units Project during the last days of Ramadan and distributed 200 cars in celebration of the Eid Al-Fitr. Prince Alwaleed celebrated Eid Al-Fitr with the residents of Al-Hayir Alwaleed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:39 pm

Festive mood sweeps the country

A festive mood has swept across the UAE as Eid Al Fitr arrives signalling the end of the month of fasting. Eid Al Fitr is the occasion when a month of devotion and meditation gives way to a feast with people enjoying good food and entertainment in the company of family and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:35 pm

Riyadh all set for Eid celebrations

With the arrival of Eid Al-Fitr, comprehensive civil and security arrangements are in place in the capital. Riyadh governorate, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance and Riyadh municipality have made arrangements for the first day of Eid, where worshippers will flock to local mosques...

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Government | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:34 pm

Ministry of Haj and Umrah: Record pilgrim numbers achieved

A recent report issued by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah revealed a rise in the number of pilgrims this year, despite economic and security conditions experienced by some Arab countries. According to the report, visas issued to pilgrims for the current year numbered about 6.75 million, compared...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:25 pm

SWAROVSKI AND KARLIE KLOSS START A BRILLIANT DIGITAL SERIES EVOKING ICONIC MOVIE SCENES

  Since the 1930s, Swarovski crystals have lit up the silver screen. Everyone remembers Marilyn Monroe’s pink gown and dazzling jewels as she sang Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend inGentlemen Prefer Blondes. As they do with the opening film sequence of Breakfast...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:18 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS INCREASES MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA CAPACITY TO CATER TO GROWING SUMMER DEMAND

Etihad Airways is increasing capacity between its Abu Dhabi hub and key markets of Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca and Rabat to cater to the peak June – September travel period, while additional services to Dammam will be year-round.   Extra flights and the deployment of bigger...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 June, 2017 2:05 pm

FedEx Express and TNT deliver Iftar packs to those in need during Ramadan

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, and TNT are celebrating the spirit of Ramadan by distributing Iftar food packs to less fortunate members of the community within the UAE. In Dubai, FedEx Express is participating...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 June, 2017 8:56 pm

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh HOSTS Orphans from “INSAN” For Iftar

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh in cooperation with the Al Marai Company, recently hosted an iftar for orphans from the Charity Committee for Orphans Welfare “INSAN” to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan and to spread happiness among the children. During the Iftar, 30 children were invited the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 June, 2017 5:32 am

Peak Summer Season Travel

The peak summer travel period is fast approaching with many travellers making plans for trips home or on holiday. The combination of the Eid public holiday, school break and the summer season means that 22 June to 24 August will be a particularly busy time at Abu Dhabi International Airport,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 June, 2017 5:25 am

Portugal Marks Surging Real Estate Market at IREIS 2017

Awarded as the best Residency Program Globally 2015 and 2016, by the Global Residence Program Index (GRPI), and aimed at attracting overseas investment to Portugal, the Golden Visa is a very straightforward, simple and with clear legal rules.  The advantages of the program are unique for...

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