F1: The Hungarian GP is This Weekend, Ferrari in Focus $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel is leading the F1 championship standings now, and he is keenly aware that he and Ferrari must be on top of the game if he is going to stay in the lead. This weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix will provide us […]
Travel Boom in Dubai Passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB) surpassed 43 million in the first half of 2017, according to the traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. During the first six months, the top country destinations in terms of total passenger volumes were India, with 5,943,359 passengers, followed by Saudi Arabia, the […]
Travel Review: Azerbaijan Calls The ‘Fire Country’ has an eclectic mix of historical attractions set alongside new-world wonders to satisfy the taste of any visitor If mud-spouting volcanoes and a mountain fire that’s been burning ceaselessly for the last 4,000 years are things you want to tick off your travel bucket list, Azerbaijan is the […]
Hungry Great Whites Hunting the Warm SoCal Waters Juvenile Great White Sharks are being seen hanging out in hot spots close to Southern California shores because the water is warmer, there is an abundance of stingrays and there are fewer predators. Sharks have been seen regularly off the coast in Southern California since Y 2015 […]
Ferrari Celebrated its 70th Anni at Windsor Castle $RACE Last weekend Ferrari celebrated its 70th Anni in UK offering an exclusive opportunity to tour the Her Majesty’s Windsor Great Park on private land which is part of the Windsor Castle Estate. To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Ferrari, Her Majesty The Queen granted permission for 70 selected […]
US Ban on Laptops in Airline Cabins Lifted The ban on laptops in the cabins of planes flying from the Middle East to the US is over, as federal officials say that large airports in the region have taken other steps to increase security. Those measures include checking electronic devices to make sure they do […]
Zika is Still a Real Threat in the US Zika still a very real threat to the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk is actually more widespread now. People are nervous about whether their bug sprays are doing what they’re supposed to do. And aside from the dangerous […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) FUV to Have Invisible Rear Doors $RACE As we are learning daily now, it is not a question of if a Ferrari SUV, aka FUV, but when. What I am learning, is that Ferrari executives, designers and engineers are doing their best to keep the forthcoming SUV as “Ferrari” as possible. The latest […]
Enzo Ferrari and His Super Cars $RACE The Life of Enzo Ferrari, creator of the most iconic Italian car brands, will be celebrated during a special exhibition setting up this Fall in London. The London Design Museum in Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG, will host the Ferrari Exhibition to commemorate the 70th ann of Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), […]
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) Re-Invents Theme Parks Today at D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world as it continues to revolutionize the guest experience, starting from before guests even arrive for a Disney vacation to […]
World’s First Successful Hyperloop Full Systems Test Test marks historic breakthrough in Hyperloop technology proving that Hyperloop is real Hyperloop One introduces the first new mode of transportation in over 100 years Hyperloop One technology will offer cleaner, safer and faster transportation to the world Company unveils the first Prototype of Hyperloop One Pod Hyperloop […]
Lady riders from the UAE did the country proud when four of their riders finished in the top five in the 120-km H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies CEI Two-star Cup which was part of the three-day Sardinia Endurance Festival that concluded on Sunday at the Horse Country Resort area in Arborea, Sardinia, in Italy. […]
Abu Dhabi One of the World’s Best Cities Abu Dhabi has been named the second-best city in the world to live, work and do business in, overtaking both London and Paris and moving up two places since the last Ipsos City Index. More than 18,000 people, aged between 16 and 64, in 26 countries worldwide […]
Muslim Refugees Spoil Running of the Bulls with Rape’s and Sexual Assault Sweden’s Rape epidemic is now the norm in Europe Eleven men moslty
F1: British Grand Prix at Silverstone Preview $RACE The 2017 F1 World Championship duel continues with race #10, the British Grand Prix at this weekend at Silverstone. Liberty Media have talked a lot about preserving the history of F1 and maintaining its European heritage. This will be the 1st race of the Liberty era at this […]
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP) Market Leader in China Growth for Ctrip.Com International Ltd 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Sales % 76.45 52.83 40.61 EPS (TTM) % -142.54 — — Dividend % — — — Analyst Recommendations and Revisions 1-5 Linear Scale Current 1 Month Ago 2 Month Ago 3 Month Ago (1) BUY […]
Travel News: Top 10 “Game of Thrones” Tours TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps you find the latest reviews and lowest prices, today announced the top 10 most popular “Game of Thrones” tours throughout the world, based on TripAdvisor attractions booking data, leading into the Season 7 premiere on July 16. In recognition of its […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Gives Vettel Engine Upgrade for British GP $RACE Sebastian Vettel’s championship bid gets a power boost this weekend after Ferrari delivered him an upgraded engine to the British GP. The Scuderia introduced their 3rd engine of the season at Silverstone as they chase their 1st victory at the circuit since Y 2011. […]
Apex Development Public Company Limited (BKK:APX) On Path to Growth Apex laying out the foundation for a strong and stable growth. Apex announced reduction of Par value of 0.50 Baht/share to write-off accumulated loss. Shareholders need not be concerned as share volume remains the same and trading in Stock Market can be conducted as normal. […]
The Highest Temperatures Ever Recorded in the GCC Kuwait sets the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in the Eastern Hemisphere While the GCC is known for its hot and humid climate in the Summer months, the temperatures witnessed this year have been hotter than usual. The UAE, for instance, continues to face uncertain […]
F1: The British Grand Prix this Weekend at Silverstone $RACE Silverstone hosts F1 for the 51st time this weekend, and this Saturday marks 56 years since Ferrari won its 1st F1 constructors title. Historically, it is impossible to overstate the importance of the British Grand Prix and Silverstone as a circuit. The 1st official F1 Grand […]
China’s Official Intelligence Network Active in the US China’s intelligence network includes 25,000 spies now operating in the United States, as well as another 15,000 American recruits, and no telling how many businesses are owned by the PLA according to reports in the press Tuesday. “These spies, when they come to the United States, they […]
Tourism in Dubai Still Growing Despite the short-term challenges posed by global macroeconomic factors across the GCC, the region’s tourism and hospitality industry remains on an upward trajectory as governments recognise the potential of the sector in enabling revenue diversification and job creation, while actively investing in its development. Set to be worth US$36.7 billion […]
Several Thrill Seekers Injured Running with the Bulls Several people were injured Saturday during the 2nd running of the bulls at this year’s San Fermin festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The regional government of Navarra said that a 22-year-old American man identified with the initials JC was in serious condition at a […]
Visit Qinghai Hoh Xil China Qinghai Hoh Xil was put on the prestigious World Heritage List as a natural site on Friday by the 41th session of the World Heritage Committee here. Becoming the 51st Chinese site inscribed on the list, Hoh Xil can be characterized by three major features, Du Yue, secretary-general from the […]
F1: Austria GP, Bottas Takes Pole Ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel $RACE Valtteri Bottas takes Pole ahead of Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton starts in P8 after 5-place grid penalty Mr. Vettel leads Mr. Hamilton in the championship by 14 points Provisional start positions Note: Lewis Hamilton has a 5-place […]
F1: Austria, MBZ’s Hamilton Tops P2, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel 2nd $RACE Lewis Hamilton lead the way in FP2 for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix Friday. The MercedesAMG driver posted a 1m05.483s that put him 0.147s clear of Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari (NYSE:RACE). Mr. Hamilton’s best was 1/2sec quicker than he went in the morning, when he […]
Scientist Explores Grand Canyon for Proof of Biblical Flood A geologist attempting to prove that the Great Flood described in the Bible happened has been granted permission to collect rock samples from the Grand Canyon in Arizona. “The Grand Canyon is the Gold Standard for geologists,” Andrew Snelling, who believes in the literal interpretation of […]
Phoenix, AZ Hits 117f Friday, Breaks 1905 Record Phoenix has broken a 112-yr record for Heat. National Weather Service meteorologists say the Arizona city had a high of 117 degrees on Friday. That broke the previous mark of 115f dating back to Y 1905. Meteorologists say the normal high temperature for 7 July in Phoenix […]
Keeping Your Pet Safe While on Vacation The Big Q’s: Have you planned your Summer vacation yet? You may know when and where you are going, but have you planned how your 4-legged family members will spend their vacation? The Big A’s: Many pet owners choose to take their pets with them, but when beloved […]
Aging UK Rocker Dubbed “The Buffett” of Classic Ferraris $RACE Nick Mason made his 1st fortune playing the drums for Pink Floyd. His 2nd came from racing old cars. Specifically, vintage and classic Ferraris that today are among the most expensive cars on the planet. He recently took the star of his collection, a 1962 Ferrari […]
F1: Austria GP Preview, Scuderia Ferrari 2017 $RACE F1 returns to the European heartland this weekend with the Austrian Grand Prix to start a stretch of races on the continent taking us to the beginning of this Fall. Austria returned to the F1 calendar in Y 2014 after an 11-year absence at the redesigned and […]
Top 10 Countries with the Cheapest and Most Expensive Gasoline Prices The price of Crude Oil has remain volatile in recent months, even as the supply glut continues amidst stagnating demand. Although the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) along with other major Crude Oil producers agreed to maintain output cuts until early next year, […]
Singapore Racing Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe “AUSHORSE GOLDEN HORSESHOE” THIS FRIDAY – GRAND FINALE OF THE SINGAPORE GOLDEN HORSESHOE SERIES The finale of the six-race Singapore Golden Horseshoe Series will culminate with the running of the Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe this Friday, 7 July 2017 at the Singapore Racecourse. It will be a […]
Ras Al Khaimah Jebel Jais Observation Deck Forging ahead with its ambitious plans to be the region’s premier destination for adventure tourism, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is set to open a new observation deck close to the summit of Jebel Jais, providing adventure seekers and nature lovers unrivalled and breathtaking views and experience […]
Abu Dhabi’s Airport Exempt from US Laptop Ban Passengers flying from Abu Dhabi to the US can carry their laptops onto flights, Homeland Security spokesman David Lapan Tweeted Sunday. Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi International Airport have implemented the required initial enhanced security measures. PEDs restriction lifted. Kudos to @EtihadAirways for swift security changes. […]
BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMIRATES SINGAPORE DERBY 2017 The 22nd edition of the Emirates Singapore Derby, one of the most prestigious and anticipated events on the local racing calendar, will kick off with a public roadshow on the weekend of 24 and 25 June 2017. Held at Kallang Wave Mall at the […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Celebrated its 70th Anni at Goodwood $RACE At the weekend Ferrari fans saw the entire range of historic sports and road cars on a special display in front of Goodwood House in a unique celebration of Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary. The 125S that was the 1st of Enzo Ferrari’s cars to wear the now iconic Prancing […]
Spaniards Protesting President Trump and Bullfighting as Cruel About 400 people have protested Bullfighting in Pamplona, just before the city hosts its famed festival featuring the iconic fighting Bull runs. The protesters held signs that read in English “Bullfight Is Cruel” and “No Tradition Trumps Reason” in Spanish, the protesters marched Saturday through the city’s […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Museum at Maranello Exhibits $RACE FERRARI MUSEUM at MARANELLO: “UNDER THE SKIN” The “Under the Skin” exhibition, created in partnership with the London Design Museum, recounts the creative and engineering of Ferrari down the years through a series of exceptional cars beginning with the 125S, the marque’s 1st car. Some technical drawings from […]
UAE President Restructures Board of Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund ADIA The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is 1 of the world’s richest sovereign wealth funds UAE President and Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree reshuffling the board of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), official news agency WAM reported Tuesday. […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is in a Festive Mode $RACE, $BID Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is in festival mode: Y 2017 is the Maranello outfit 70th Anni. The LaFerrari Aperta is the model that symbolizes the world most iconic brand’s milestone and it was part of the convoy during the 6th Edition of the Ferrari Cavalcade. If you are hearing about this […]
Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Center, Thailand. Anayara Resorts, owned by Pacific Media Management Group Limited and Anayara Resorts Holding Limited , a Hong Kong based adult-only ultimate luxury retreats and luxury boutique resorts brand revealing its first property Anayara Luxury Retreat Panwa Resort, a beachfront retreat estate schedule for soft opening by December […]
With three quarters (75%) of global travelers saying that they would likely travel somewhere renowned for its great food and drink when choosing their next travel destination[i], culinary travel is a trend on the rise. The joy of trying and eating delicious new dishes while travelling can make a trip to remember. Booking.com, the global […]
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, will feature new worldwide itineraries for the fall 2018 and winter 2019 seasons. The new program includes 37 unique sailings to hidden harbors, marquee ports and must-see cities accessible only by smaller ships. As always, Seabourn guests can look forward to exceptional personalized service, lavish amenities and unique […]
Le Mans: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Privateer Returns for its 13th Race $RACE Risi Competizione returns to Le Mans with its 13th entry over 8 years for the 85th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 17-18, 2017 at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. The formidable driver line-up includes Ferrari factory sports car […]
President Trump Tightens Rules on Americans Traveling to Cuba and More Friday, expect US President Donald Trump to tighten rules on Americans traveling to Cuba and significantly restrict US companies from doing business with Cuban enterprises controlled by the military. President Trump will lay out his new Cuba policy in a speech in Miami that […]
Anglers can take advantage of more Gulf red snapper fishing starting this weekend This Friday, June 16, begins the first weekend of an additional 39-day season for recreational red snapper fishing in Gulf federal waters and changes to the state season. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced these expanded fishing opportunities today, and the Florida […]
Mayweather Jr & McGregor The Fight of the Century Floyd Mayweather Jr and MMA superstar Conor McGregor have finalized a long-anticipated deal for an unprecedented fight against each other in Las Vegas on August 26. The boxing match has been confirmed by both Irish fighter and former American boxing legend on social media on Wednesday. […]
PB Concours d’Elegance to Host Premier Celebration of Ferrari’s 70th Anni $RACE Concurrent Ferrari Concours to be held on 1st Fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links The 1st Ferrari-badged automobile, a 125 Sport with a 1.5-liter V12 engine, took to the open road in the Spring of Y 1947. Soon after, with amazing speed, cars […]
Dubai has emerged as one of the top 10 destinations for international meetings, according to the latest edition of the International Meetings Statistics Report published last week by the Union of International Associations, UIA. The report ranked 1,157 cities globally based on the total number of international meetings that took place during the year. Previously […]
Salon Privé Concours d’ Elégance Celebrates 70 Years of Ferrari $RACE Commentary: My work indicates that the recent selling in Ferrari shares is over in the medium term. PE Salon Privé is the most luxurious of garden parties set against the backdrop of ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’, Blenheim. Presenting the finest collection of Supercars, HyperSupercars and […]
Jeremy Corbyn Damages UK Credit Ratings The UK holds the second highest rating Aa1 from another agency Moody’s. It had held the rating since 2013 when it was downgraded from AAA due to sluggish growth prospects and fiscal challenges. The agency’s lead UK sovereign analyst Kathrin Muehlbronner said on Friday, “Moody’s is monitoring the UK’s […]
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai, today inaugurated the UAE pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was accompanied by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of […]
California’s Winter Snowfall Will Have Some Ski Resorts Open til August Yes, it’s June, but in some parts of California, it is still a Winter Wonderland, it’s a Dream Summer for Skiers and Snowboarders! The unusually high snowfall from the many storms that hit the western mountains over the Winter is still on the ground, in […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Raikkonen Set the Pace Canadian Grand Prix $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Kimi Raikkonen set the pace in the 2nd F1 FP2 (practice session) for the Canadian Grand Prix. Mr. Raikkonen clocked a 1min 12.935 secs at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal to finish 0.215 secs clear of Lewis Hamilton’s MercedesAMG Friday. Championship […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), “Gentlemen Let’s Go Racing” $RACE Over the past 50 years I have learned that there is always some Italian Magic & Mystery in virtually every Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) story. It is well know that at the Italian outfit’s Fiorano test track the 488 Challenge car laps quicker than the LaFerrari HyperSupercar by more than […]
Singapore Turf Club Selections for June 11 Some great racing in Singapore this weekend here are the tips for the day brought to you by Asia’s Fastest Growing Syndicate Knightsbridge RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) – 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 12:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000 FRENCH VINTAGE 5yo B NZ G SH Sire […]
Hong Kong Horse Racing News By Andrew Hawkins Resplendent Glory has been one of the finds of the late-season period in Hong Kong, and jockey Chad Schofield believes the Tony Millard-trained chestnut is capable of making it three wins in a row when he tackles the second section of the Violet Hill Handicap (1200m) at […]
F1: This is the 50th Anni of the Canadian Grand Prix $RACE This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the F 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The event was 1st held as a sportscar gathering at Mosport Park in Y 1961, but in Y 1967 F 1 came over, and the race has taken place in […]
Traveling Cross Country in the Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) GTC4Lusso $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is a maker of dream cars, rarely has it or does it compromise. When if an SUV was in its future, Ferrari said No. But, it did went ahead with the GTC4Lusso and there are none that would hesitate find themselves into the driver’s […]
New figures from the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, show that emirate welcomed 1.6 million guests in the first quarter of 2017, recording a 7 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The month of April has continued to build on the strong performance of the opening quarter of […]
Hong Kong: Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday Night Race 1 – MOUNT CAMERON HANDICAP 1.UNIQUE JOYFUL 2.LETSGOFREE 3.GENTRY Race 2 – MOUNT GOUGH HANDICAP 1.BLISS CARTEL 2.IDYLLIC WIND 3.DON WONGCHOY Race 3 – MOUNT NICHOLSON HANDICAP 1.SKY TREASURE 2.LONDON CITY 3.PLANET STAR Race 4 – SHOUSON HILL HANDICAP 1.FORMULA GALORE 2.MIDNITE PROMISE 3.NEVER BETTER Race […]
The soft stance Merkel and the EU have had on refugees and muslim terrorists is a danger to US interests. Take a look at the list of attacks from Wikipedia Date Location Article Details Deaths Injuries Allegiance 24 May 2014 Brussels, Belgium Jewish Museum of Belgium shooting A man opened fire in the Jewish Museum […]
Dubai’s Ruler Launched New Cyber Security Strategy The strategy aims to make Dubai “the safest city in the world – digitally” A new cyber security strategy for Dubai has been launched by the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The strategy was unveiled on Wednesday as Sheikh […]
President Trump Renews Calls for Travel Ban Yes, Enough is Enough, time to get really Tough Mr. President Sunday, President Trump 2X’d down on his call for a travel ban in the wake of 2 murderous attacks in London. After news of the attacks broke, the President urged the federal court system to remove the […]
White House Ignores Newbe French “Bit Player” Macron’s Twisted TV Address Thursday night in Paris: immediately after French President Emmanuel Macron, 39 anni, wrapped an Hussein Obama inspired televised address in which he criticized US President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris Accord than social media went viral with comments. The […]
Japan Attracts Strong Field for G1 Yasuda Kinen One of Japan’s premier mile races, the G1 Yasuda Kinen, this year boasts five G1 winners, including two raiders from Hong Kong and 2016 winner Logotype. At the forefront are horses like Staphanos, Air Spinel and Isla Bonita, but it is an open race that could see […]
EB-5 U.S. Immigration Month in China Worldway Immigration Group (“Worldway”) initiated the first “U.S. Immigration Month in China” in June 2015, which created a new chapter for the joint celebration of China and the United States over the U.S. Immigration Month; In June 2016, Worldway celebrated “The Second U.S. Immigration Month” across seven cities in […]
The UAE: Spreading the Values of Tolerance, Dialogue and Moderation Across Society The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, considers the media as an essential partner in comprehensive development. That is why it provides full support to the media to enable it to play its role, along […]
Emirates Remains World’s Best Airline Emirates confirmed on Tuesday that its new First Class product will be showcased at the Dubai Air Show in November. Making its debut onboard a Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature 6 private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the existing 8 private suites […]
Singapore Queen Elizabeth II Cup Selections RACE 9: QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP GROUP 1 (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) – 1800M 9f COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$500000 Our Selections: 15 JUPITER GOLD 9 BAHANA 1 WAR AFFAIR 3 TIME ODYSSEY Jupiter Gold is a young horse from Australia by rising […]
Our Elegant First Lady, Melania Trump, Driving Sales of Luxury Goods US First Lady Melania Trump has reopened style, elegance and luxury world over at the weekend G7 Summit of wealthy nations in Italy. There the First Lady was dressed in the most exclusive haute couture that come from the highest level of 1-off hand […]
Singapore: Beauty Queens Head to Queen Elizabeth II Cup An anticipated yearly tradition, Singapore Turf Club will host the annual Queen Elizabeth II Cup (QE II Cup) on Sunday, 4 June 2017. The Singapore Racecourse will be decked out with classic British grandeur to pay homage to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her […]
Travel in the Treetops – The Travel High Life: Hotels.com sees demand for treehouse hotels rise by almost 30% – Branching Out: New Loved by Guests awards category unveiled to support the treehouse trend – Tip Top Travel: A third of global travelers dream of sleeping among the treetops – Top Trunks Travel: Treehouses more […]
National Fishing and Boating Week kicks off summer with family-friendly events, activities and ways to cast a line and hit the open water during the week of June 3-11. The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and its Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns invite families to get outside and find their new […]
President Trump to “Shred” Hussein Obama’s Cuba Policy US President Donald Trump plans to announce the end of Barack Hussein Obama’s Cuba policy. LTN learned of the plans Sunday, the information was confirmed by the nonpartisan US-Cuba Trade and Economic Council. The Trump Administration has been ‘ready’ since February 2017 to announce changes, but issues […]
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival In Hong Kong, an ancient Chinese festival has become one of the world’s greatest parties — the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival. And every year, boats, beers and cheers draw hundreds of thousands of revellers and spectators to stunning Victoria Harbour. Thousands of the world’s top dragon boat athletes battle […]
Dubai’s progress towards its smart city goals took centre stage recently as Smart Dubai participated in panel discussions at New York City’s Smart Cities NYC conference. Smart Dubai was on board as strategic partner for the event, the first conference that tackles the intersection of technology and urban life. Dr. Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, […]
Travel News: Ramadan in Dubai Discover the delightful taste of tradition Ramadan is a time of reflection and worship, where Muslims submit to regular prayer and daytime fasting. As the sun sets, the city comes to life as people head to elaborately decorated Ramadan tents to break their fasts with an Iftar buffet (sunset feast) […]
Travel: Essex, Countryside and Coastlines Traveling in the southeastern county of Essex, UK, finding a rich history, varied landscape and family-friendly destinations With the United Kingdom’s longest coastline, oldest recorded town, most islands, longest pleasure pier, largest Norman Castle Keep, smallest town and largest village, the county of Essex is a mixture of quaint facts […]
Vivid Sydney will bathe Sydney in breathtaking colour and a dizzying array of special effects as the world’s largest festival of light, music, and ideas switches on for 23 nights from 6pm tonight, 26 May 2017. Featuring seven light precincts and more than 90 large scale light installations and projections, Vivid Sydney will run bigger, […]
Mohammed Bin Sulayem, President of the Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates, has announced details of the new 2017 Gulf Challenge, initially a five-round off-road rally series. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the headquarters of the ATCUAE in Dubai, today. “The Gulf Challenge is our first step […]
Japan Horse Racing News: Japanese Derby (G1) – Preview Here’s a look at some of the runners the huge crowd on Sunday will be cheering on: Al Ain Al Ain: The colt by Deep Impact provided jockey Kohei Matsuyama with his first Grade 1 victory in the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), and is one […]
President Trump’s “Numbers” Soar on Overseas Trip President Donald Trump’s approval rating has spiked to 48% during his 1st foreign trip, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports survey released Wednesday. President Trump’s approval numbers are up 2pts from Tuesday, 4pts from Monday, and have increased 5pts from last week, according to the survey. The results […]
Massive Big Sur Landslide Closes Highway 1 Indefinitely A Big Sur landslide plunged across Highway 1 and into the Pacific Ocean, burying the iconic California coastal road for a Quarter mile under a 40-foot layer of rock and dirt, and it is still moving. More than 1-M tons of debris tumbled down a saturated slope […]
Political Correctness has London Under Siege The UK has had an open door policy on refugees and “tolerance” policy towards Islamic extremist groups, now the city looks like a warzone. Imam’s and their followers around the country have called for Sharia Law and offered support to terrorist groups. The ongoing activities of advocacy group Cage […]
Bangkok, Bomb Blast at Hospital Wounded 24 People Monday A bomb blast at a hospital in the Thai capital, Bangkok, wounded 24 people Monday, the 3rd Anni of the Y 2014 military coup. There was no claim of responsibility for the blast at the Phramongkutklao Hospital, which is popular with soldiers and their families and […]
Dubai Plans the Future Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has said that the UAE is moving forward in building a universal model to achieve innovative ideas to serve humanity, and that the UAE’s Centennial Vision 2071 originated from the historic lecture delivered by His […]
Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and Kendrick Lamar announced today that the sold out THE DAMN. TOUR is expanding to even more cities across North America. Continuing throughout August and early September, the tour produced by Live Nation will have YG and D.R.A.M. opening for Kendrick starting August 11 in Anaheim, CA. In support of Kendrick’s […]
Athletic Resort Destination Life Time Celebrates Opening in Fort Washington Nearly 800 jobs coming to region, including all-star cast of performers to lead exclusive programming at healthy living, healthy aging, healthy destinations in Fort Washington, King of Prussia and Ardmore. Life Time®, the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life lifestyle company and brand, today announced […]
More than 153 years after first opening its doors, one of the oldest hotels east of the Suez, The Galle Face Hotel, will cut the ribbon on a new L’Occitane spa that pays tribute to the property’s glamorous association with Hollywood over the decades. Adorned in a romantic palette of soft textures, alpine and iced […]
Dubai Real Estate Report Damac Properties Damac Properties, a pioneering property developer in the Mideast has recorded a net profit of USD240mn for the first quarter of this year, marking net margins of 45 percent. Additionally, the developer posted profits of Dh1.95bn, with gross profit margins of 54percent amid the period, whereas total assets grew […]
Hong Kong Real Estate Report Henderson Land Development (0012) paid a record HK$23.28 billion for the government’s Murray Road five-story public car park today The Lands Department announced that the site offers about 2,880 square meters and is designated for non-industrial uses. The price paid by billionaire Lee Shau-kee’s company translates to HK$51,600 per square […]
New Species Of Hippo Found By Abu Dhabi Fossil Experts Scientific studies of fossil bones of an extinct relative of the hippopotamus from the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi have identified a previously-unknown species, according to a paper recently published in the specialist journal, ‘Palaeo Vertebrata’. The species has been named Archaeopotamus qeshta, the […]
Hong Kong Racing News: France Galop Cup Handicap Our Selections 1. Romantic Cash 2. Jetwings 3. Super Turbo By Andrew Hawkins Trainer Richard Gibson believes Jetwings can continue the stable’s recent run of good form in the Class 2 France Galop Cup Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (17 May). Jetwings (132lb) won […]
Cannes is a ‘Destination’ Police Expand Security for Film Festival “Cannes is a destination, people expect a certain experience.”– Mayor David Lisnard The city will deploy a new anti-drone system, as well as an expanded security perimeter throughout the city after several headline-grabbing terror attacks in France. In a show of force ahead of the Cannes […]
Thailand Hotel Real Estate News: Park Hyatt Park Hyatt Bangkok opened its doors today, marking the first Park Hyatt hotel in Thailand. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Thai capital’s central business district. Park Hyatt Bangkok features contemporary architecture matched by luxurious residential interiors, expertly curated art, world-class food and wine, […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, where he announced the launch of ‘Marsa Al Arab’. Marsa Al Arab is a comprehensive tourist destination that aims to elevate family tourism in Dubai, as well as provide supporting […]
Travel News: Exotic Voyages in Oman, India and Japan Exotic Voyages is trading on the success of its seventeenth year of operation by expanding its luxury global portfolio to include three new countries for adventurous travelers: Oman, India and Japan. Designed with privacy and authenticity in mind, the Asia-based luxury travel company is also launching […]