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    Watch: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s heartfelt phone call with Emirati cop

    His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, is always one to give credit where credit is due.He recently took to Twitter to publicly praise a UAE police officer who helped an elderly man whose car had broken down in Sharjah last week on one of the UAE’s busiest highways, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.His Highness praised Sergeant Ahmed Al Hammadi for his “exceptional actions” in assisting the elderly driver, Zein Al Abideen.Following up his public message to the Emirati cop, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed had a phone call with him, further praising him for his actions.The phone call was videoed and shared on Instagram by Sharjah News, where His Highness told Sergeant Al Hammadi he “made all Emiratis proud”.“I am calling to hear your voice and to thank you for your act,” he added. “I want to greet you, because you brought honour to me, your family and people. May Allah grant you heaven for what you did.”In their conversation, His Highness also asked the police officer if there was anything he wanted, to which the sergeant replied he wished to meet him one day, something Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed would also like, too.The incident was shared by Sharjah Police earlier this week, detailing how the sergeant arrived to aid the elderly man within two minutes of being notified. Then, Sergeant Al Hammadi dutifully and safely diverted oncoming traffic.Going above and beyond, his help and support did not end there. He helped Al Abideen to contact assistance to take the broken down car away and also paid for the cost of towing the vehicle.Sharjah Police themselves also praised Sergeant Al Hammadi with the force’s chief Major-General Saif Al Shamsi, “Al Hammadi is an honourable model for police officers, and his act reflects our dedication to the job.”– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied  More

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    April’s – ‘The Gratitude Issue’ with Her Highness Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum

    April’s – ‘The Gratitude Issue’ – Download Now Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotography: Greg AdamskiProduction: Olivia MorrisFashion Assistant: Sarah JosephMakeup & Hair: Ania Poniatowska at MMG ArtistsWelcome to The Gratitude Issue.As a personal note of gratitude, I would like to thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai for creating a city full of opportunity and drive, a city I’m extremely proud to call home and to champion the incredible women who reside within it. Never before has it been more evident of how efficient, supportive and resilient UAE is than in the last 12 months.I would also like to thank Her Highness Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum for the honour of allowing us to present her as our cover star for this prestigious edition. Shooting the cover at sunrise with a backdrop of the outstanding Burj Khalifa was a moment that allowed us to capture a beautiful shoot Soft Power, but that also allowed us to share time with one of the most hard-working, inspiring and brave young women we’ve worked with to date.With special thanks to K, who supported to make this happen – your energy and intuition are incredible.This cover shoot was conducted prior to the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance. The thoughts and respect of all involved are extended to his family.We partnered with Rolls -Royce in an exceptional shoot, Post Opulence where the small details are what creates perfection in the form of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost.We also have exclusive interviews with prominent Emirati businesswoman Muna Al Gurg in The Philanthropist, Alserkel Avenue’s Executive Director Vilma Jurkute in A Conscious Vision, Founder of Odeem, Fatma Al Otaiba in The Measure of Quality and Maryam & Muna Saeed, Co-Founders of Al Mraikn in Sister Act.Some of the most incredible women we know share how they practice gratitude in Stay Grateful and we interview Skin Laundry on their new tech approach to beauty in Grateful for Good Skin. Finally, The Wanderlust features an exceptional edit best spiritual retreats around the world.I’m reminded looking at this issue of one of my favourite quotes: “Small things make perfection, but perfection is not a small thing.” – Henry Royce, Founder of Rolls-Royce.I am grateful for a team that upholds this belief and strives to make the small things perfect on a daily basis.We as a team would also like to take this opportunity to wish all those practising – Ramadan Kareem for the month ahead.April’s – ‘The Gratitude Issue’ – Download Now – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied More

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    We’ve found the most luxe and extravagant UAE Iftar package ever

    As Ramadan approaches, we’ve found one of the most luxurious Iftar packages which will quite literally sweep you off your feet.Lauched by private jet company Jetex, the exclusive Iftar package will offer guests aerial views of the UAE’s skyline while they dine in the sky.Guests will be welcomed with a private chauffeur-driven service to their private jet for an exclusive Iftar package which starts at Dhs66,000 for up to six travellers between April 13 to May 12, 2021.An array of delectable traditional Ramadan dishes will be available on-board making this a once-in-lifetime experience truly extravagant from start to finish.Commencing at the VIP Terminal, guests head towards Abu Dhabi on the jet to witness the magnificent views of UAE’s skyline, with a delicious meal enjoyed after in the sky making the entire experience memorable following an invitation to one of the Jetex VIP Terminals with elegant amenities offered.The founder and CEO of Jetex, Adel Mardini, shared his pride at how the brand is “taking private jet experience to the next level”.“‘Iftar in the Sky’ will give the millennia-old tradition a truly new dimension relevant to the XXI century while providing support to the charity programs of Dubai Cares, which is so relevant and important during the Holy Month of Ramadan,” he added.Keeping in mind the spirit of the month, 10 per cent of all proceeds from ‘Iftar in the Sky’ will be donated to Dubai Cares, as part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, which is aimed at empowering underserved children by providing them access to quality education in 60 developing countries.DWC VIP TerminalDr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares and Member of its Board of directors said, “The ‘Iftar in the Sky’ experience by Jetex gives UAE residents the opportunity to connect with their loved ones for an unforgettable journey while also contributing towards the greater good by supporting less privileged children and youth. We thank Jetex for this meaningful initiative that will help us elevate the reach of our educational programs worldwide.”All the necessary sanitisation procedures are followed with Jetex bipolar ionization technology implemented before and after each flight for safety of the travellers.To find out more information or to make a booking for this exclusive package visit jetex.com– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Supplied by Jetex More

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    Dubai is the number one destination people want to visit in a post-COVID world

    While we may be lucky enough to live in Dubai, it’s at the top of many people’s travel bucket lists in a post-COVID world, according to a new report.With COVID-19 restrictions hopefully set to ease in the near future, data gathered by Wego suggests Dubai as the number one destination on the list of places people wish to travel to.Used by millions every month for travel-related purposes, Wego is the one-stop travel destination platform used to make your entire wanderlust experience exhilarating. While compiling travel-related data on the platform, it suggests that tourists will start visiting their favourite destinations again as restrictions allow.Per The National, appearing at a travel conference in Abu Dhabi – ‘Travel Tourism: Where’s the Recovery’ – Wego’s chief executive Ross Veitch highlighted Saudi Arabia as an example for how the travel site measures its data.Data on the website revealed that when the Kingdom first eased restrictions in September and then in early January, there was a spike on their website of people hoping to visit Saudi.“As soon as inbound or outbound restrictions are removed, people will go,” the chief executive said.Thus, Wego has outlined the top 10 destinations where people wish to travel to which sees Dubai at the top, along with New York City, Istanbul and the Maldives.
    Dubai
    New York City
    Istanbul
    Cancun
    Bangkok
    London
    Paris
    Lisbon
    Male
    Barcelona
    Also read: Where you can travel to freely from the UAE if you have the COVID-19 vaccineIf you’re considering travel at the moment to countries that are open, travellers must follow the necessary quarantine measures and all the stringent health and safety rules per the outlined rules of their destination.Certain airlines such as Etihad, require 100 per cent of their passengers to provide a negative PCR test before boarding a flight to ensure the utmost safety of passengers on board, while also being the first airline in the world to vaccinate all pilots and cabin crew in the fight against COVID-19.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @sidharthvithaldas More

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    The UAE launches its first COVID-19 vaccine production line

    With the UAE having one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world, the nation is now set to launch its very own vaccine production line.It was announced by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi of the new joint project between the countries entitled ‘Life Sciences and Vaccine Manufacturing in the UAE’ which will be led by Abu Dhabi-based Group 42 in conjunction with Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm.“The UAE and China today inaugurated a new chapter in their historic and distinguished relations, under the title ‘Strategic Partnership for Humanity’,” Sheikh Abdullah said of the venture.“Today we celebrate the significant milestones achieved by our strategic partnership across all levels. We are continuing the efforts that we initiated at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis.”He added, “A partnership that sets an example to be emulated for collaboration between friendly nations in times of crises. The joint project is an added value to the international efforts being made in the face of the Covid-19 crisis which has been taking a toll on everyday lives across the world.”While Sinopharm has been in use in the UAE since last year, the vaccine produced in the UAE will be called Hayat-Vax, with Hayat meaning “life” in Arabic.The joint venture showcases the UAE’s commitment to vaccinate its entire eligible population, with the nation completing its first milestone having vaccinated half of the population by March 2021.Last week, it was confirmed by Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, that as of Saturday 56.59 per cent of the eligible population had been vaccinated against COVID-19, while 72.89 per cent of elderly citizens and residents and those with chronic diseases had been inoculated against the disease.At present, there are four COVID-19 vaccines available in the UAE.The first vaccine to be approved in the UAE was the Sinophram vaccine, followed by the Pfizer vaccine being permitted in Dubai towards the end of last year.In January, Russia’s Sputnik V was approved for emergency use. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was approved for use in Dubai last month.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Pexels More

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    Want to escape to the Maldives? Now’s the time to book with these flight offers

    If you’re dreaming of an exotic island-inspired vacation, the Maldives is officially open.With the tropical destination being a popular getaway with UAE residents and citizens, Etihad Airways has launched some unbeatable flight deals to the Maldives.The Abu Dhabi-based airline is currently offering return flights from Dhs1,995. You’ll need to get in quick though, as the offer is valid until March 31, 2021, with travel with the offer being valid until June 30, 2021.All you need to do is book through etihad.com.Also read: This pristine and private luxury Maldives resort needs to be on your bucket listAlthough there are currently no quarantine requirements for the Maldives, there might be a quarantine on return to Abu Dhabi for a period of 10 days, which is dependent on the UAE capital’s ‘green list’ countries.For entry into the Maldives, a negative COVID‑19 PCR test result. The test must be conducted within 96 hours of departure.As per the usual norm amid the pandemic, social distancing measures must be followed and masks must be worn when required with regular sanitization needed.In addition, always ensure the latest requirements for each destination are checked in terms of quarantine, the vaccine and PCR tests to avoid any issues on arrival or departure.Also read: Travelling abroad? Here’s how to stay up-to-date with global restrictionsTo make a booking with the necessary discount, any tickets purchased between now and June 30, 2021 can be made through Etihad.com– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Velaa Private Island The Maldives More

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    Here’s when there’s likely to be two Ramadans in one year

    As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, which is expected to fall in a little over two weeks, in a decade’s time we could observe the Holy Month twice in one year.Each year Ramadan moves back approximately 10 to 11 days as per the lunar calendar, meaning in the coming years Ramadan will be edging closer and closer to the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.As such, in 10 years in 2030, we could observe two Ramadans occur in one calendar year.This was noted by Hassan Ahmed Al Hariri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Astronomy Group in a previous interview with Gulf News.“The solar calendar and the lunar calendar run separately from each other and are different,” he explained. “The solar one is fixed with the sun, while the lunar calendar is always 11 days shorter. So having two Ramadans is a natural result of having two different calendars.”Also read: Restrictions in the UAE for Ramadan announced: What you need to knowSo, when 2030 begins, Ramadan will likely occur around early January, with the expected Eid Al Fitr celebrations to take place in February 2030.Since the Holy Month will fall right at the beginning of the year in 2030, the next Ramadan in 2030 would likely take place towards the end of December and will go into the following Gregorian calendar year, 2031.The occurrence of two Ramadans in one year has also been highlighted by several Twitter users.
    This Week, Happy Passover- 2021
    Next Week, Happy Easter- 2021
    Week After, Happy Ramadan- 2021
    And in 2030 Muslims will celebrate Ramadan Twice by fasting for two months Eid 3 times
    on December 26th 2030 and the other on January 6th 2031
    something i found interesting folks.
    — M 👽 (@Who_IsM) March 26, 2021
    There Wont Be One❤ But Two❤ Ramadan In 2030, The 1st Ramadan Month On January 6th 2030 & The 2nd On December 26th 2030Its Followed By The Gregorian Calendar, Fasting Twice In Year
    — Tahira Rehman (@tahira13579) January 2, 2021Ramadan 2020While two Ramadans in one year are still 10 years away, Ramadan 2020 is just two weeks away.The predicted dates for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr were announced back in January. The Ramadan crescent is predicted to be born on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 06:31pm UAE time. The holy month of Ramadan would then begin the next day on Tuesday, April 13.With Ramadan, all set to start next month, the UAE has announced a series of rules and restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with a statement issued on the official Twitter page of the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) as all are advised to avoid any evening gatherings with limited family visits.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @lensmandxb More

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    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s public message of praise for UAE police officer

    His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, has publicly praised a UAE police officer on Twitter.The cop, who is based in Sharjah, helped an elderly man whose car had broken down in the emirate last week on one of the UAE’s busiest highways, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.His Highness praised Sergeant Ahmed Al Hammadi for his “exceptional actions” in assisting the elderly driver, Zein Al Abideen.
    Zein Al Abideen described how responsibility and empathy are the values of our nation, and Sergeant Ahmed Al Hammadi demonstrated these values through his exceptional actions. I would like to thank both of them and all those serving on the frontlines – we salute you. pic.twitter.com/TcNHn6hNrB
    — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 28, 2021“Zein Al Abideen described how responsibility and empathy are the values of our nation, and Sergeant Ahmed Al Hammadi demonstrated these values through his exceptional actions,” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said. “I would like to thank both of them and all those serving on the frontlines – we salute you.”Per Sharjah Police, the sergeant arrived to aid Al Abideen within two minutes of being notified. Then, Sergeant Al Hammadi dutifully and safely diverted oncoming traffic.Going above and beyond, his help and support did not end there. He helped Al Abideen to contact assistance to take the broken down car away and also paid for the cost of towing the vehicle.Sharjah Police themselves also praised Sergeant Al Hammadi with the force’s chief Major-General Saif Al Shamsi, “Al Hammadi is an honourable model for police officers, and his act reflects our dedication to the job.”– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied  More