UAE News
UAE and Russia sign deal for enriched uranium
17 Oct 2015
Russia will be among the suppliers of enriched uranium needed for the UAE’s nuclear power plant, the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation confirmed.
The 15-year commercial contract between Rosatom and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation could also result in further collaboration.
“Six leading international nuclear fuel suppliers have been contracted to provide a series of nuclear fuel services to cover Enec’s requirements, these include Russian company Tenex, part of... Read More
First UAE Apple Stores to open on October 29
17 Oct 2015
Apple announced an Oct. 29 opening date for the first two Apple Stores serving the United Arab Emirates, including a Dubai outlet expected to be the world's largest.
The company is planning a tandem launch for the lucrative UAE market, with Apple Stores slated to open in Abu Dhabi's Yas Mall and Dubai's Mall of the Emirates. Reports in August suggested Apple would soon set up shop in the UAE after being granted an exemption from the country's foreign ownership laws.
Apple has... Read More
New iconic tower in Dubai will present artificial beach and rain-forest landscape
14 Oct 2015
Dubai, the city of superlatives, is set to get a new tower on Sheikh Zayed Road that will have an artificial beach and a rainforest-like landscape development on top of the tower's podium. Kieferle & Partner is the architect.
Located in Al Thanyah First (Tecom), The Rosemont Hotel & Residences is coming up on approximately 13,000 square metre of land, The project consists of two towers, 47 storeys high with a combined five-storey podium and two basement levels, that will house... Read More
Lacoste launches “Life Is A Beautiful Sport” store concept in dubai mall and Mall of the emirates
14 Oct 2015
Famously recognized for its iconic crocodile logo, global fashion and premium casual lifestyle brand LACOSTE now gives the world of style one more reason to be remembered: a new store concept. With two boutique re-openings in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, and following the recent re-opening of Deira City Centre’s branch, Lacoste’s renovations now reflect the brand’s “Life is a beautiful sport” trademark—an inspiring concept that encompasses the brand’s ethos and creative strategy.... Read More
Breitling Boutique ‘lands’ in the world’s largest shopping mall
14 Oct 2015
Swiss aviation chronograph specialist, Breitling, together with its local retail partner, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, has opened the doors of its brand new boutique in the Dubai Mall. Located on the ground floor between the Grand Atrium and the Bloomingdale’s Atrium of the world famous shopping destination, the 100 sqm boutique is Breitling’s fourth in Dubai and eleventh in its overall Middle East boutique portfolio. To mark the launch, Breitling also unveiled an incredible custom designed 3D... Read More
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi held an unprecedented rooftop fashion show
14 Oct 2015
Abu Dhabi, 14 October 2015: All eyes in the capital are on The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, who in collaboration with Grazia Middle East hosted an exclusive evening fashion show on their landscaped rooftop garden showcasing the regional and international brands represented at The Mall. Meanwhile shoppers were able to witness the spectacle on two big screens during their visit to The Mall. The key A/W trend, which stole the show last night was 70s bohemia, along with leather,... Read More
Ermenegildo Zegna Group and Al Tayer Group announce the establishment of a Joint Venture
14 Oct 2015
Dubai, UAE, October 11, 2015 – Ermenegildo Zegna, one of the world’s most prominent luxury menswear houses, is pleased to announce a joint venture with Al Tayer Group, for the operation of Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques and other points of sale in the UAE. Following an agreed transition period, the joint venture shall be the main operator of Ermenegildo Zegna in the UAE market.
Al Tayer Group is a UAE-... Read More
The Arab Fashion Council Announce Arab Fashion Week
14 Oct 2015
H.E Cavaliere Mario Boselli, the Honorary President of both the Arab Fashion Council (AFC) and National Chamber of Italian Fashion (Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana) and AFC’s Founder Jacob Abrian announce Arab Fashion Week to be held in Dubai, UAE from 31st October to 2nd November 2015.
The AFC is the largest non-profit fashion association, representing the 22 Arab countries announces a press conference for the first official fashion week in the region, Arab... Read More
Emirates announced the increases capacity on St Petersburg route
10 Oct 2015
Emirates announced the upgrade of the aircraft servicing the St Petersburg route to a Boeing 777-300ER, increasing capacity and offering an enhanced onboard experience.
Six weekly EK175/176 flights, from Dubai to St Petersburg, will be operated with an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER from 25 October 2015, instead of an Airbus 330-200. The up-gauge will be applied to a seventh flight per week on the 1 December 2015.
By replacing the A330-200 with the Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates will be... Read More
Grand exhibition of Russian art (Art Russe) opens in Abu Dhabi
08 Oct 2015
The first ever exhibition of 20th century Russian art to be showcased in the United Arab Emirates opened its doors at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Tuesday.
The 'Art Russe Collection of 20th Century Russian and Soviet Art: War and Peace', showcases some of the most recognised works of 20th century Russian art including Alexander Laktionov's "Letter from the Front" and Fyodor Reshetnikov's "Low Marks Again", Tatiana Yablonskaya's images of harvesting, Nicolai Fechin's "... Read More
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