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      This Emirati pilot just made history in the UAE

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      by Olivia Morris
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      An Etihad Airways Emirati pilot has just made history in the UAE.
      Reaching new heights (quite literally), Captain Aisha Al Mansoori has become the UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in a commercial airline.
      The groundbreaking appointment for Captain Aisha has come after years of hard work and training.
      The pilot first joined the Etihad Cadet Pilot programme in 2007, being one of only two Emirati females in her batch. After three years of training, Captain Aisha graduated from the programme in 2010 and took her first flight on an Etihad Airbus A320 to Amman, Jordan.
      Captain Aisha has gone on to climb the ranks, completing the required flying hours to become Senior First Officer and she also become the first female UAE national to fly the superjumbo passenger aircraft the Airbus A380.

      Now, the 33-year-old has risen to the ranks of Captain, becoming the first Emirati female to do so for a commercial airline, having completed a rigorous training programme with Etihad and undergone the requisite flying hours to be considered for the title. As well as this, Captain Aisha passed the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority’s theoretical knowledge and flying exams successfully to officially become the first Emirati female Captain to hold an Air Transport Pilot License in the UAE.
      The appointment comes just ahead of Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, 2022, which is when Captain Aisha is set to commence flying duties as a Captain at Etihad.
      “I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to join Etihad’s Cadet Pilot programme and grow my career over the years with Etihad,” Captain Aisha said of her history-making appointment. “I am thankful for the tremendous support I have received from my instructors at Etihad and for their guidance through my training, which has shaped my skills and prepared me for the rank of Captain.”
      It’s a milestone Captain Aisha hopes will also inspire others to follow their passions.
      “I am proud to be the first female Emirati to be a Captain in a commercial airline, and I hope I will be an inspiration to young women to follow this career path,” she added.
      Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, also shared Etihad’s pride in Captain Aisha’s groundbreaking appointment, adding the aviation group is committed to supporting Emirati women to grow in the industry.
      “Etihad is extremely proud of Captain Aisha’s achievement and the trailblazing role she is playing for women in aviation in the UAE. She will no doubt be the first of many, and Etihad looks forward to welcoming more female pilots to the rank of Captain in the future,” he said. “Etihad remains committed to Emiratisation and to elevating Emirati women to play their part in the growth of the aviation industry.
      “Aviation is gender blind, and to prove oneself, Etihad’s pilots undergo intensive exams and meet strict requirements on flying hours to ensure the highest standards of training in international aviation are upheld. Aisha earned her rank and will no doubt inspire her fellow Emiratis and young women around the world to follow their dreams in aviation.”
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      When is the next long weekend in the UAE?

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      While many have escaped the UAE’s scorching heat this summer, it’s likely extended breaks will be coming to an end soon and many will be returning to work.
      However, that hasn’t stopped us from thinking about the next holiday.
      The UAE recently marked Islamic New Year on 1st of Muharram 1444, which corresponded to Saturday, July 30, 2022 in the Gregorian calendar. For those who work a normal Monday to Friday week, it was business as usual.
      So, when is the next long weekend? There are two public holidays still set to take place in the UAE in 2022, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a long weekend for many.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022, which is a Saturday. Given the public holiday was marked on a Saturday for Islamic New Year, it may be the same for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have an extended long weekend to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2. It’s likely to be a five-day or four-day weekend.
      As always, the final and official dates and public holiday eligibility for public sector employees and private sector employees are determined by UAE authorities.
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      UAE artist turns Abu Dhabi into a winter wonderland

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      by Olivia Morris
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      In the hot climes of the UAE, it’s difficult to ever envision the emirates covered in a thick blanket of snow.
      However, one Dubai-based artist has brought the vision to life in incredible digital art renders of Abu Dhabi, turning the UAE’s capital into a winter wonderland.
      Artist Jyo John Mulloor previously reimagined the desert of Dubai as a lush green sanctuary and now he’s brought the snow to Abu Dhabi.
      In a series of renders the artist shared on his Instagram page, Mulloor transformed the emirate’s most well-known landmarks including the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre, Emirates Palace and Ferrari World, into winter wonderlands.
      While all of us are battling the blazing temperatures of the UAE temperatures, hopefully, a glance at these stunning images can bring some cooler climes into your thoughts.
      Take a look at the incredible digital art pieces by Mulloor below.

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      UAE announces Islamic New Year holiday for public and private sectors

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      The UAE has confirmed the Islamic New Year holiday for both the public and private sectors.
      In a statement issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, it was announced that Hijiri New Year would fall on 1st of Muharram 1444. This will likely correspond in the Gregorian calendar to July 30, 2022, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.

      Hijri New Year Holiday in the Federal Governmentis on 1st of Muharram 1444
      Happy Hijri New Year pic.twitter.com/qBSQprSafj
      — FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) July 26, 2022

      Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced earlier this year that this Saturday, July 30, would be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark Hijiri New Year.
      While this means it will still be a normal working week for many, for those who work on Saturdays, it will be a welcome day off.

      Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Saturday, July 30, 2022, will be an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE on the occasion of #IslamicNewYear (1444H). We wish you a happy Islamic New Year. #UAE #MOHRE pic.twitter.com/0NzBTSPyVY
      — MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) July 24, 2022

      After Islamic New Year, there are only three public holidays remaining in 2022 – the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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      In pics: HH Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan graduates from Cambridge University

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan has graduated from one of the world’s top universities, Cambridge University in the UK.
      The granddaughter of the late UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, shared the exciting news on Instagram, revealing she had graduated with a Master’s in Philosophy in Modern Middle Eastern Studies.
      “Words can’t describe how honoured I am to have graduated yesterday from Cambridge University with an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies,” she said, also sharing her gratitude for her professors and lecturers at the university.
      “Our many discussions have been such an important part of deepening my understanding and appreciation for the region I’ve grown up in,” she added.
      Sheikha Shamma also shred photographs of herself at the graduation ceremony.

      Her Highness was pictured in her traditional graduation robes as she chatted with one of her lecturers at Cambridge University, while another photo showcased the young sheikha walking around the town of Cambridge.
      Making history
      It’s been an exciting couple of months for the UAE royal.
      Prior to graduating with her Master’s of Philosophy, Her Highness was appointed into a global and prestigious position, becoming the first GCC woman to hold such a role.
      Per the Abu Dhabi Media Office, Her Highness was appointed as one of the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center women leaders in the Energy and Climate Fellowship Program.
      The group will be invited as core participants to the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in January 2023 held in Abu Dhabi.
      “The selection of Her Highness Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan as one of the women leaders in the Energy and Climate Fellowship Program, and her hosting of the Atlantic Council Global Forum, reflect Abu Dhabi’s commitment to achieving its 2030 environmental vision,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office stated.
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      This UAE airline has just ranked in the top five world’s best

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      by Olivia Morris
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      While all airlines around the globe have the same goal, to get passengers from destination A to destination B, some give travellers a far more exceptional experience than many can offer.
      To keep travellers informed, AirlineRatings.com has unveiled its top airlines for 2022 and one UAE airline has ranked in the top five.
      Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways ranked number three on the list, with fellow GCC airline Qatar Airways being named Airline of the Year 2022.
      Per the airline website, in order to be named a top airline, they “must achieve a seven-star safety rating and demonstrate leadership in innovation for passenger comfort”.
      According to AirlineRatings.com, Qatar Airways was awarded the prestigious top spot due to “its cabin innovation, passenger service, and its commitment to continue to operate throughout the COVID pandemic”.
      Dubai-based airline Emirates also ranked in the top 20 in position 16.
      See the full list of the top 20 airlines below:

      Qatar Airways
      Air New Zealand
      Etihad Airways
      Korean Air
      Singapore Airlines
      Qantas
      Virgin Australia
      EVA Air
      Turkish Airlines
      All Nippon Airways
      Cathay Pacific Airways
      Virgin Atlantic
      Japan Air Lines
      JetBlue
      Finnair
      Emirates
      Hawaiian
      Air France/KLM
      Alaska Airlines
      British Airways

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      Hollywood stars are set to make a big return to the UAE in 2022 for Dune: Part 2

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      by Dan Robinson
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      Hollywood heavyweights are set to return to the UAE later this year to film the second instalment of the hit movie Dune.
      Following the worldwide success of part one, released in 2021. cast and crew will touch down in Abu Dhabi later in 2022 to shoot Dune: Part 2.
      The movie will once again feature a larger-than-life production with expected returning A-listers including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, and Oscaar Isaac.
      Others will also be joining the cast including newcomers Austin Butler, who recently starred in Elvis; Academy award winner Christopher Walken; and Léa Seydoux, best known for her role in No Time to Die. Filming will begin in the Liwa Desert, located in the UAE’s capital, later this year.
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      Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism, described the production of Dune: Part 2 as an “exciting opportunity” for the emirate.
      “Dune has again provided us with an exciting opportunity to associate the emirate with another global movie franchise which will allow us to entice enthusiastic fans and audience members to visit the landscapes which they have seen on screen,” he said.
      Meanwhile, the blockbuster’s director, Denis Villeneuve, added: “We look forward to returning to the majestic sand dunes of Abu Dhabi and bringing Arrakis to life for Dune: Part Two.”
      Dune: Part 2 will pick up where the last film left off, following the mythic journey of Paul Atreides (Chalamet) as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
      This isn’t the first time Hollywood movies have been filmed across the UAE, and the region has become increasingly popular with some of Hollywood’s biggest budget action movies.
      Noteworthy movies include Star Trek: Beyond (2016), Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011), Syriana (2005), Fast & Furious 7 (2015), Vanguard (2020).
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      UAE ranks in the top 10 places to live for expats

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      by Hermione Edwards
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      For years, the UAE has welcomed a whole host of people from different cultures, many of whom have called the nation their home for decades.
      As the country continues to be a hugely popular place for expats, a recent survey has reaffirmed the UAE’s livability appeal.
      Global expat network InterNations recently published its 2022 rankings for the best (and worst) places for to live, of which the UAE placed in the top 10.
      For the InterNations’ Expat Insider 2022 survey, a total of 12,000 people living in 181 different countries were surveyed.

      The rankings were then calculated based upon their answers across a series of categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Participants were questioned about their thoughts on quality of life; ease of settling into life in the respective country; working abroad; personal finance; and more.
      Overall, out of the 181 countries, the UAE ranked number six. Mexico was at the top of the list, followed by Indonesia in the number two spot, while Qatar was the only other GCC country to rank in the top 10.
      The top 10 best places for expats to live

      Mexico
      Indonesia
      Taiwan
      Portugal
      Spain
      UAE
      Vietnam
      Thailand
      Australia
      Singapore

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