The project to build Bali’s rail network has been planned for many years. Months have passed while developments have taken place in the background, and the plans have grown and changed over time. However, there’s no doubt that the enormous project will transform the way tourists travel. It has been[…]
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The 8.9kg of marijuana seized by Dubai Customs officials at Dubai Airport. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: An Asian passenger tried to smuggle marijuana through Dubai International Airport by grinding it and concealing it as “henna” in his bags. However, Dubai Customs officers got the better of him. The confiscated narcotics,[…]
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Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Tamim after he arrived in Doha on December 5, 2023. Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court Doha: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Doha, leading the UAE delegation to the 44th session of Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),[…]
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A test flight of aerial taxi was previously held in Dubai Image Credit: Supplied Also in this package Who can use Dubai’s aerial taxi service, when, how and where? Pictures: What Dubai Metro’s Blue Line will look like Watch: Free car insurance gifted by Happiness Patrol to safe drivers in[…]
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The Al Dhafra Book Festival, which began yesterday, will continue till December 10. Image Credit: Supplied Abu Dhabi: The Al Dhafra Book Festival 2023 organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has begun on[…]
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The Global Cooling Pledge calls for countries to reduce 2050 their cooling-related emissions by at least 68 per cent compared to 2022 levels. Image Credit: AP Also in this package COP28 in UAE: On Day 3, 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels COP28 in[…]
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Accor’s November 2023 signings add over 1,100 keys in Asia, reinforcing its leadership in the hospitality sector. SINGAPORE – Accor shared its recent signings for November 2023, underscoring its unwavering dedication to extending its reach while delivering unparalleled experiences throughout Asia. As of October 2023, Accor has seamlessly executed management[…]
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Asia leads in hotel occupancy growth, with Tokyo topping average room rates. FCM Consulting predicts a 3-8% rate hike in 2024. Global occupancy growth is close to normal across most gateway markets. Asia has seen key cities occupancy growth of 108-153% YTD-2023 compared to 2022. Growing demand now fueling the[…]
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Ian Gill, Global Head of Sustainability, TikTok, at COP28 at Expo City Dubai Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News Also in this package Expo City Farm launched in Dubai aims to make development self-sufficient Commitments should translate into action at COP28 Watch: COP28 Green Zone in Dubai welcomes public with pledges[…]
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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) with His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Monday Image Credit: UAE Presidential Court Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His[…]
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