Evelyn Lau

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Evelyn Lau

Ali Roozitalab was expecting a normal evening. He had just taken his golden retriever, Maya, for a walk and left her at home when he left to buy groceries. However, when he returned about an hour later, he was met with a pet parent's worst nightmare: his high-rise building in Dubai Marina was on fire and his beloved dog was stuck inside. Roozitalab has had Maya since 2021 and calls her "the most precious thing in my life".

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Evelyn Lau

The Korean Film Festival is returning for its 9th iteration with screenings at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai. This year’s event is themed around music, showcasing how sound and storytelling can come together to create powerful cinematic experiences. In addition to the film showings, there will also be two special K-Movie OST (original soundtrack) live concerts that feature memorable music from the films being screened at the festival.

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Evelyn Lau

In 2014, Top Gear filmed an episode for its 21st season on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The motoring show's co-host Richard Hammond showcased the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 across a range of locations, including Liwa Desert and the Emirates National Auto Museum. But the highlight was when he drove the brand-new car through the lazy river at Yas Waterworld. Hammond returned just a month later to take a Porsche 918 Spyder for a spin on Yas Marina Circuit, for another episode of Top Gear.

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Evelyn Lau

Toyota’s first Land Cruiser Hybrid has arrived in the UAE, making its regional debut ahead of a global unveiling. The new SUV model has more power, improved response and greater efficiency. Under the hood is a 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 engine paired with a parallel hybrid system, producing 457hp and 790Nm of torque, making it the most powerful Land Cruiser from Toyota to date. The Land Cruiser Hybrid is available in the VXR and GR-S trims.

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Evelyn Lau

Some UAE airlines had to delay and cancel flights on Friday following Israel’s early morning attack on Iran. Etihad Airways, the UAE's national carrier, cancelled its services to and from Tel Aviv on Friday, after Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice as Israel placed its air defence systems on high alert in anticipation of possible retaliation. The Etihad flights that stand cancelled are: EY595 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tel Aviv (TLV) and EY596 from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).