Just in time for Valentine’s Day, researchers have invented a new hydrogel that could help mend broken hearts through regrowing damaged heart muscle and personalised cancer treatment testing to develop customised therapies
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UAE
Gifting orders surge 80% on Valentine’s Day in UAE
A new study by Flowwow and Admitad revealed that hydrangeas have emerged as a surprising runner-up to roses for Valentine’s Day bouquets
Dubai Airports
DXB airport rooftop sees first-ever marriage proposal on Valentine’s Day 2024
The airport then arranged a one-day stay at a suite at the DXB Hotel for the couple to celebrate their engagement
consumer spending
Inside the business of love: Companies cash in on Valentine’s Day as consumer spending hits billions
Consumer spending this year for Valentine’s Day is expected to be in the highs of $25.8 billion
Aviation
Emirates unveils Valentine’s Day offerings in lounges, onboard
Emirates lounges will serve Valentine’s Day-inspired cakes, desserts, and themed mocktails from February 13th to 15th
Dubai
Dubai Love Lake: NASA astronaut shares Valentine’s Day snapshot from ISS
This enchanting heart-shaped lake has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, with visitors flocking to its shores to admire its beauty and snap a photo or two
Dubai
Dubai’s Emirates soars among heart shaped balloons for Valentine’s Day in viral video
Following its viral Christmas themed video, the airline has shared the video for Valentine’s Day
consumer spending
Valentine’s Day spending to be highest ever in 2023
Expected spending is set to reach $25.9 billion – up by $2 billion compared to last year
animal welfare
India says scrap Valentine’s for ‘Cow Hug Day’
‘Hugging with cow will bring emotional richness’ says Animal Welfare Board of India in official statement
Dubai
Dubai hotel sells AED50,000 extravagant Valentine’s Day package
The Valentine’s Day package includes balloons, flowers, and a presidential suite stay
Dubai
Revealed: Dubai’s AED40,000 flower box for Valentine’s Day
The exclusive Valentine’s Day collection will feature 366 long-life red roses
Dubai carrier
Video: Man proposes to girlfriend on board Emirates airline A380
Love is flying better on Emirates. Watch Vasti say ‘YES’ to William’s romantic proposal in our A380 Onboard Lounge.
Anne Carrere
Piaf! Le Spectacle brings the life of Edith Piaf to Dubai Opera
Musical celebrating the life of Edith Piaf comes to Dubai on Valentine’s Day weekend next year
Makkah
Saudi cleric endorses Valentine’s Day as ‘positive event’
Saudi Arabia launched a series of reforms, including gradually diminishing the religious police’s powers
E-commerce
Sharp increase in UAE residents’ spend on Valentine’s Day flowers
E-commerce payments witnessed a 111 percent increase from Valentine’s Day 2015 to Valentine’s Day 2017.
Aviation
Video: Emirates shares the love with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air and on the ground. We are happy to share the love with Real Madrid C.F. and Paris Saint-Germain for their big match on 14 February 2018 – Valentine’s Day.
festive gift guide
Video: Twelve gifts for Valentine’s Day
Not sure what to buy your loved one for Valentine’s Day? Here are some timeless pieces from luxury lifestyle house Tanagra.