Just eight days after starting out on their expedition to reach the North Pole, the mainly novice team of female explorers, including four Arab women, has arrived on top at the world. The 11-member Euro-Arabian Polar Expedition including Anisa al Raissi (Oman), Lamees Nijem (Kuwait), Mariam Hamidaddin (Saudi Arabia) and Sheikha Asma Al-Thani (Qatar) reached
In its launch edition last month, The Big 5 Heavy welcomed over 6000 visitors to the Dubai World Trade Centre. When asked, 90% of visitors said that they would return next year. The event brought together 300+ exhibitors across 7000 sqm of specialized exhibition space. It is now the largest event dedicated to heavy machinery
Marriott International has today unveiled an array of exciting offers for the upcoming hot months so that guests across the Middle East and Africa can enjoy an unforgettable summer. With a mega 30% off available for Marriott International’s loyalty members and 20% off for non-members, offers available across participating hotels, restaurants, lounges and spas from
Novo Cinemas, the region’s most innovative cinema chain, is bracing itself for a bumper weekend across all of its locations, with the release of mega-movie AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. The final instalment of the Marvel trilogy, which is the first film ever to be filmed entirely in IMAX, will be released in movie theatres on the
Udrive, a dedicated pay-per-minute car rental service today opened its services to residents and visitors of Abu Dhabi. As a launch offer, all customers will be allowed a free drive up to a maximum of four hours on April 24-26th. The new service is in line with the Department of Transport’s plans to enhance and
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group to operate a lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of Al Qasba, one of the most popular lifestyle and leisure destinations in the emirate. Vida Al Qasba Sharjah, to be operated under Emaar Hospitality Group’s Vida Hotels and Resorts, an
In the latest development of its MAG Alliances division, MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD) — the development arm of the MAG Group — has entered a strategic agreement with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, to provide Etihad Guest members with an exclusive 5% discount on the purchase of units at MAG 318,