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5 handy gadgets that will make your summer travels more fun

With a little planning, you can have everything you need to make the most of your summer vacation

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Travel with kids: 20 ways to do it hassle-free

As airports and airlines across the UAE service a record number of passengers, travel experts suggest tips and tricks to help you organise your travel

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Saudi Ministry of Hajj starts issuing e-visas for Umrah

The electronic visa process is part of the country’s efforts to facilitate travel and enable more Muslims to perform Umrah rituals

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Samsung, FRAME unveil Galaxy Z Flip4 accessories inspired by UAE culture, created by local artists

The creations launched at Al Shindaga Museum in collaboration with Dubai Culture are available for purchase online until the end of July

Make the most of summer with these wallet-friendly tips

Summer fun: 5 wallet-friendly tips to enjoy the season

Spending increases significantly during the summer season as people want to be out and about

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Obituary: Honouring Peter Hellyer, acclaimed author, historian and filmmaker

Considered a close friend of the UAE, Hellyer leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the country’s history

Here’s how Up-Fuse is turning plastic waste into trendy fashion

Yara Yassin, co-founder of Up-fuse, tells us how the slow fashion brand is wasting no opportunity to transform plastics bags, bottles and tyres into trendy fashion accessories

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What makes MB&F’s Maximilian Büsser tick?

Maximilian Büsser, founder of the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer has turned traditional watchmaking on its head, creating futuristic, fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines that embody the highest craftsmanship

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Emirates Airline, Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend partnership

The orchestra will work with the airline to reach out to a global audience through the Orchestra’s Sydney Symphony on Demand digital platform

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How MAG Group’s Keturah Reserve is blending sustainability, wellbeing and luxury 

Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, senior executive vice chairman of MAG, shines the spotlight on the group’s new and exclusive development, Keturah Reserve, and shares how bio living can have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing

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Titanic sub search calls in lifting gear in race against time

As equipment and more vessels race to the search area, the hunt for Titan has zeroed in on unidentified noises detected underwater

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UAE Father’s Day: Sheikh Hamdan’s life as a son and a father in 15 pictures

The UAE has dedicated June 21 to celebrating the vital role that fathers play in our lives

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What it’s like on board the missing Titanic submersible

Extensive rescue operations are currently underway, with the Titan’s air supply thought to last a little under 40 hours

Dubai tourism numbers for H1 2023

World’s most expensive cities for luxury living: Dubai breaks in to top 10

Dubai is dubbed this year’s star performer with the relocation of large numbers of wealthy individuals impacting property prices in the emirate

Dubai International Airport to see 252,000 dail pax during summer peal season Image Dubai Airports

Travelling during Eid Al-Adha holidays? Follow these guidelines from Dubai Airports

Dubai International Airport will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with average total daily traffic reaching 252,000

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Titanic-wreck tour submersible charging $250,000 a guest has gone missing

OceanGate offers 10-day expeditions to the Titanic site providing the opportunity to join as mission specialists

Uber and Saudi railway deal

Saudi railways integrates Uber’s reserve product on rail platform

The service allows passengers to pre-book up to four reserve rides to and from seven train stations across six cities

LVMH to offer virtual experiences

LVMH joins with Epic Games to offer virtual experiences

The French luxury goods group will use Epic’s 3D creation tools to create immersive products and virtual experiences

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Etihad to increase frequency of flights to Rome

The airline will raise the number of weekly services it operates between Abu Dhabi and the Italian capital from seven to 11

Saudi cost of living

Saudi cost of living in line with swift economic progress: Mercer

The driver behind the changes in Saudi Arabia’s cost of living is an increase in the cost of groceries and personal care items

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Dubai’s Emaar unveils stunning new $20bn luxe lifestyle destination

A waterfront luxury development, The Oasis by Emaar offers large mansions and villas with stunning views of lakes and canals

Zayed Naional Museum announces Dhs1m fund to support reseacrh into UAE culture Image DCT Abu Dhabi Zayed National Museum

New Dhs1m research fund launched, supports study of UAE history, culture

Applications will be reviewed by a panel compromising representatives from Zayed National Museum and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

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Emirates to offer premium economy seats in its A380 on Mumbai, Bengaluru routes

The airline currently services nine destinations across India

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This airline is offering 20% discount on tickets for a limited period

All guests booking their tickets between June 12 and 14 can enjoy the discount to different destinations across the airline’s network

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New 10km walking trail set to open at this Dubai national park

Opening to the public on June 20, access to the trail will be free throughout the year

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Culture and creative industries: Dubai tops global list in FDI projects in 2022

The US, India, the UK, France and Switzerland emerged as the leading foreign direct investors in Dubai’s cultural and creative industries in FDI projects

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Get discounted tickets to Europe, US; Etihad Airways summer sale is now on

Guests can enjoy discounted fares in both Economy and Business class from Abu Dhabi to select destinations across Etihad’s network

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UK travel: GCC, Jordan nationals to pay GBP10 for multiple visits under new ETA scheme

Citizens of GCC countries currently pay GBP30 per visit to the UK under the current electronic visa wavier scheme while Jordanian nationals pay GBP100 for a visit visa

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Global Running Day 2023: Does your day include time for exercise?

Global Running Day is observed on June 7, and for many busy executives, making time for fitness needs to be top of the agenda – your professional performance depends on it

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Omega blames staffers over sale of fake $3m Speedmaster

The scandal underscores concerns that forgers are creating fakes or altering some vintage watches sold on the secondary market and at auction to achieve higher sale prices