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Now, sip drinks chilled with ice cubes from a 100,000-year-old Greenland glacier in Dubai

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Dubai’s thirst for luxury just hit freezing point. Residents can now sip on drinks chilled with ice cubes straight from a 100,000-year-old Greenland glacier — and they don’t come cheap. At Dh249 for six cubes, these crystal-clear Arctic blocks have travelled a staggering 20,000km to land in the UAE’s most exclusive venues.

Harvested from a 22-tonne chunk of pristine glacier ice, these cubes are processed at Dubai’s Natural Ice factory and are already making waves in some of the city’s restaurants. And if you fancy a sip of something extra special, Dubai’s swanky Nahaté restaurant is rolling out a series of ultra-luxurious cocktails, priced up to Dh700 — all featuring the Arctic ice as their signature touch.

Baccarat Chef’s Table, a high-end fine-dining hotspot in DIFC, is turning heads with its ultra-luxurious offerings. The venue houses the world’s first-ever Jacob & Co. private lounge in collaboration with the renowned American watch brand.

Tasked with crafting a one-of-a-kind cocktail menu, the restaurant’s beverage and marketing director, Andrey Bolshakov, has introduced a stunning lineup of drinks featuring 100,000-year-old glacier ice cubes. The creations pay homage to both Baccarat and Jacob & Co., with four cocktails inspired by the iconic crystal brand and six dedicated to the watchmaker’s legendary timepieces. Among them, the Astronomia cocktail, named after the brand’s showstopping watch, is served in an opulent blue Baccarat glass worth over Dh1,000.

How the cleanest form of ice is made 

According to the company, Arctic Ice, which recently shipped a big chunk of ice to Dubai, says these parts of the ice sheets have not been in contact with any soils or contaminated by pollutants produced by human activities. Nor is this ice made in factories. So, how do they procure it? It is harvested from icebergs that have been already naturally detached from a glacier and are floating in the Nuuk fjord in Greenland.

Every iceberg undergoes meticulous manual selection and examination before being elevated onto its production vessel through the use of a crane and specialised lifting equipment. 

This stringent process guarantees the ice’s quality and purity. The company said that their sourcing strictly avoids extracting ice directly from the glacier. 

“Our ice can be used for all kinds of beverages, drinks, and food products. Some of our clients use it for beauty and ice baths because it’s the purest H20 on earth,” Samir Ben Tabib, chairman, international relations at Arctic Ice, was quoted as saying in a media report.

“Additionally, its structure makes it last longer in drinks, providing a premium experience in bars and restaurants.”

Originally discovered after a boat crash in Greenland, this rare ice is now making waves in a glass at some of Dubai’s top restaurants. 

(Source: KT)

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Indian missions in UAE to continue passport services amid tender dispute

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The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to cancel the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) tender process for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services at Indian missions in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra.

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed the Centre’s appeal, directing the MEA to comply with the High Court’s ruling and complete a fresh tender process within three months.

To ensure there is no disruption to services, the Supreme Court allowed the MEA to continue with the existing service providers or temporarily engage the lowest (L-1) bidders whose contracts had previously been set aside. The ministry may also make any other suitable interim arrangements until the new tender process is completed.

The court clarified that these temporary measures will not create any legal rights for any party and will remain in place only until fresh contracts are awarded.

According to legal reports, the Bench, which also included Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana, heard arguments from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on behalf of the Union Government, along with senior advocates representing the private companies involved in the case.

The ruling means the MEA must restart the tender process while following the directions issued by the Delhi High Court.

Meanwhile, due to the ongoing legal proceedings, Indian diplomatic missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been providing passport and consular services directly from their premises, ensuring that services for the Indian community in the UAE continue without interruption.

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Need a school fee certificate? Abu Dhabi families can now get it online in minutes

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Parents and students in Abu Dhabi can now obtain an officially attested private school fee certificate in just six minutes through the TAMM government services platform, making the process quicker and more convenient than ever.

The fully digital service allows users to request and receive a certified tuition fee certificate without uploading any supporting documents. This certificate is commonly required for government procedures, financial aid requests, scholarship applications, and other official purposes.

Applying is simple and can be completed entirely online. Users need to sign in using their UAE PASS account, submit the application, pay the Dh15 service fee electronically, and download the certified digital certificate once it is issued.

By moving the entire process online, TAMM helps families save time while providing fast access to an important document whenever it’s needed for official or financial requirements.

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Salik’s next move: Smart parking coming to Dubai Silicon Oasis, DAFZ and Dubai CommerCity

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Salik is taking another step beyond toll collection, announcing plans to introduce smart parking and vehicle access systems across three of Dubai’s major economic zones.

Under a new agreement with the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), the company will explore parking optimisation and access control solutions covering more than 21,000 parking spaces at Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity.

The proposed systems are designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, prevent misuse of parking spaces and make it easier for businesses, employees and visitors to move around the free zones.

The partnership marks the launch of a new business vertical for Salik as it continues expanding beyond its traditional road toll operations into wider mobility and digital transport services.

What will change?

The companies plan to integrate their technology platforms to create a connected parking and vehicle access system across the three zones.

Planned features include:

  • Smart parking management
  • Automated vehicle access control
  • Improved traffic flow within free zones
  • Better use of available parking spaces
  • Unified operating standards across all three locations

Which areas are covered?

The project will span:

  • Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ)
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • Dubai CommerCity

Together, the three locations offer more than 21,000 parking spaces serving businesses, residents, investors and visitors.

No timeline has yet been announced for when the new systems will be rolled out.

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