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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Emirates airline holds open day to recruit Scottish cabin crew staff
The airline employs 24,000 people across the globe, with 1,200 based in the UK. Successful candidates would join their crews flying to airports across the world, working across a network of over 140 destinations on six continents. The Cabin Crew Recruitment Open Day will take place at 9am sharp on 21st June at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre. The airline said it is welcoming applications from fresh graduates with internships or part-time job experience, candidates with at least one year of hospitality or customer service experience, and individuals 'passionate about travel and delivering world-class service.' Emirates fly to destinations across the world (Image: NQ) Applicants keen to launch their careers with Emirates can simply walk in with an updated CV in English and a recent photograph. Pre-registration is recommended for a smoother experience, though walk-in applicants are also welcome on the day. In a statement, the airline said: 'Emirates offers exceptional career opportunities with outstanding training facilities and a broad range of professional development programs. 'The airline's cabin crew enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle in vibrant Dubai, a city home to over 200 nationalities and renowned for its world-class hospitality, leisure, and safety.
Sharjah 24
4 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah explores public debt strategies in Istanbul
The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Şişli in Istanbul. It is being held in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), which is associated with the League of Arab States. The forum will feature high-level participation from financial institution CEOs, politicians, and foreign specialists, as well as representatives from regional and global financial governance groups. A platform for global fiscal concerns The event is a pioneering intellectual platform that focuses on one of the most pressing issues confronting modern economies: how to manage public debt in the face of rising financial pressures and global economic swings. The forum's panel discussions and on-the-ground case studies aim to showcase novel strategic viewpoints and viable solutions for managing public debt. It will also highlight the integration of financial policies, equity in resource allocation, and achieving a balance between growth and sustainability. Turkey's pioneering fiscal experience In this context, the award reflects a strong belief in the importance importance of strengthening international collaboration and connecting with leading global experiences. They highlighted Turkey's status as a prominent economic and experimental model in terms of public debt and resource management. The forum provides a unique opportunity to improve collaboration between governments and financial institutions by exchanging best practices and forming knowledge partnerships that contribute to the development of public finance policies and procedures—in line with the rapid transformations in the global financial and economic landscape. This event is part of a series of quality initiatives launched by the Sharjah Award for Public Finance. It was founded to foster a culture of excellence in government financial management, encourage institutional innovation, and recognise successful financial governance models on an Arab and international scale.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
I fell down a rabbit hole of calm amid the chaos of London
I fell down a rabbit hole of artistic calm amid the chaos of London, reports Louisa Gregson Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's not uncommon for a Modern Art gallery visit to divide opinion. Some people adore them, others are bored, complacent or even intimidated. Personally, I find contemporary art studios super soothing - the absence of traffic, the hush, the clean lines, the minimalism and the beautiful pieces of art - it feels like checking out of the chaos and stress of life by simply walking off the street, through a door and into an oasis of still and calm - a bit like Alice falling down a rabbit hole into Wonderland but with a much easier entrance and a much calmer (if just as curious) destination. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Contemporary art galleries feel to me like peaceful sanctuaries that soothe my soul - and none so much as when I stepped into Moco art gallery in Marble Arch, London. 'Moco' stands for 'modern contemporary', and when you find yourself looking at artwork by Robbie Williams - yes, that Robbie Williams, it seems perfectly apt. The vast three floor space offers up a veritable adult sweet shop of candy colours, pretty pink blossoms, electric neon signs and shiny immersive installations. Modern pieces, contemporary sculptures, and digital art blend together with stunning pieces by Damien Hirst, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and the aforementioned Robbie Williams, as well as pieces by Jeff Koons, Marina Abramovic, Yayoi Kusama and many more. Moco has made the new museum in London their flagship location, so as well as the exhibition spaces, the art museum also offers up a lovely (if a little pricey in my opinion) Moco Store, and there is an exciting variety of creative events and activities. It was a memorable visit as part of a one night stay in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Leicester Square as part of a trip where I was invited to 'explore the best of London.' After soaking up the art in MOCO we headed to for afternoon tea. There is something so irresistible about the civilised indulgence of dainty, pastel coloured china, tiny sandwiches and pretty cakes all taken in lovely, tranquil surroundings. Afternoon tea at Bond Street Radisson Blu offers a twist on the classic, traditional afternoon tea. There are contemporary details with classic wood-panelled interiors and guests start with a selection of hot dish starters, followed by a choice of finger classic sandwiches, freshly baked scones (with jam and cream of course!) and dainty yet decadent desserts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Afternoon tea | Afternoon tea Dinner that evening was in the hotel's restaurant Leicester Square Kitchen, where we Indulged in contemporary Mexican and Peruvian cuisine - beautifully cooked spicy small plates accompanied with an impressive cocktail menu in ultra chic surroundings. My hazelnut sour - recommended by the lovely waiter was an absolute treat. The menu is extensive and exciting. Soft Mexican Tacos offer such tasty fillings as crispy Baja fish, cabbage slaw and habanero mayonnaise, dry-rubbed short rib and smoked chilli mayonnaise, chilli lime vegetarian chicken, baby pulled pork and apple mayonnaise. The Peruvian menu offers such delights as chicken tacos, jalapeno and truffle mayonnaise, shredded crab and avocado tostada with chili garlic mayonnaise, vegetable hard taco with tomato salsa. Drinks were later taken upstairs in the penthouse suite with breathtaking views overlooking the iconic London skyline. Sipping champagne while watching darkness descend on London's most famous landmarks finished the evening off in true city style. The next day after strolling through the vibrant streets of London in glorious sunshine I visited another art gallery - this time not quite so modern. We visited The Wallace Collection - a national museum housing masterpieces of painting, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour, and porcelain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Wallace Collection was built over the 18th and 19th centuries by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, it is one of the finest and most celebrated collections in the world. Moco museum | Radisson There was just time afterwards to visit Bloomsbury Street Kitchen on the ground floor of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bloomsbury for a mouth watering power hour lunch menu of Mediterranean and Japanese dishes. The restaurant itself is beautifully chic - exposed brick works alongside Italian glazed porcelain tiles with lots of lush foliage - think Japanese Sago palms, Mediterranean olive trees and clusters of terracotta pots - making for an inspiring setting. The food was top-notch and felt perfect for a quick, affordable lunch that eases a little luxury into your day.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Claire's whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway
17 years after hit film P.S I love you hit our screens, Claire Hannah visited Ireland's Dublin and Galway and found the destinations have lost none of their allure Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's a tale of two cities.. Dublin and Galway in 48 Hours. By the time I hit the massage table at the spa at Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin, I'd been in Ireland just under two hours, but was wishing I'd got there sooner. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It had been a 4:30am alarm to get to Manchester Airport for the flight, but my bleary-eyed-ness and the hustle and bustle of the airport melted away as my therapist Showmiya got to work on my back… I swear she had magic hands! This was the perfect start to my mission. 48 hours, two cities, two hotels, and a very important pint to pull in between. I think you can tell where I'm going with this, I am in Ireland after all! Day One: Dublin Delights and Dancing Feet As soon as I met my up with my fellow holidaymakers at the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport, I knew this was going to be a fun trip. Hugs all round and excited chatter as we boarded the minibus for the drive to Dublin city centre. It was when the driver started talking, I KNEW I was in Ireland, that unmistakeable accent, telling us the history of Dublin, along with explaining how it had become a mecca for tech companies. He pointed out the European headquarters of Google, TikTok, Facebook, Microsoft, and many more, before our final stop at the hotel. I have been to Dublin before, back then I stayed in a hostel near the famous Temple Bar. Nothing wrong with hostels and I had an absolute ball, but stepping into the Radisson Blu was very different. You know when a place feels expensive, but in a good way? That. Big comfy chairs, lovely stone floor, plants, but not too many, and smiley staff. Fancy, but not in an 'ooh, I'd better not touch anything' kind of way. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad My room wasn't quite ready to check in, but as we were going to the spa, I'd grabbed my swimming cossie out of my case, ready. After my magic massage, I floated to the relaxation lounge with its subdued lighting, herbal tea on tap, a cocktail glass full of fruit, and a comfy lounger. But it didn't end there. My new travel buddy Cat and I went down to the thermal suite. A room full of steam and heat with a bright blue hydrotherapy pool, so we were straight in the water. Bliss, but sadly was short lived, we knew we had to grab lunch, so it was quick blast in the steam room and sauna, before getting dressed (over my swimming cossie) and hot footing it to the new restaurant. Velvaere Spa Thermal Suite | Radisson Highlight here was, obviously, the food, but also an ingenuous app the hotel has created which you download and point at spots in the hotel courtyard, and it recreates what it used to be like. With a scan of a QR code, I was walking behind a Viking, seeing old church walls, and an old Irish police station, before, fed and watered, I got to check into my room. What a treat.. huge comfy bed, stylish and contemporary, with the lovely touch of the Celia Aherne book 'P.S. I Love You' as a welcome gift (can you believe it's 17 years since the film came out?), but no time to read it, just a couple of hours to relax, before we were being taken out, to breathe Dublin in. The Radisson Blu is a hop, skip and a jump from Temple Bar, but this was not our venue for the night. Instead, a short taxi ride away was The Lansdowne Hotel, where we were served Beef Stew, cooked in Guinness. Traditional, hearty and delicious, and down my neck in no time. We were all then ushered downstairs to what seemed like a secret underground theatre, for 'The Irish House Party'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Reception at Radisson Blu, Dublin | Radisson This was brilliant, four unbelievably talented musicians on a small round wooden stage, one of them a dancer who'd toured with Michael Flatley, with the fastest feet I've ever seen, but despite all this talent, they didn't take themselves seriously at all. Cracking jokes, taking the mickey out of us all, getting us women to sing like men, the men to sing like women, and then came a really poignant section. A history lesson about why Irish women used to dance with brooms. Years ago, women there weren't allowed to go out dancing, so they'd dance at home with a broom, swirling around it like it was a dance partner. This stuck with me, both funny and really moving. The perfect night in Dublin, a blend of culture and craic, and a little bit like a mad Irish wedding, I went to bed with sore cheeks from laughing. Day 2 -The Road to Galway, with a pit stop for the perfect pint The next morning it was destination Galway, a drive of between 2 and 2.5 hours from Dublin, but with a very important stop to make on the way. Sean's Bar in Athlone, which is officially the oldest pub in Ireland, maybe the world. It was everything you'd expect an Irish pub to be, sawdust on the floor, rich earthy smell, and people at the bar looking on in shock when we walked in with our cameras and waited our turn to be shown how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad I'll be honest, I'd never been a fan of Guinness until my first trip to Dublin, and now I enjoy it, (with a splash of Vimto, something to horrify the Guinness purists), but home poured, from a can, so I was mega excited to be given a lesson in pouring from the experts. The barman handed me a pint glass, then gave me the rundown: 45 degree angle until the Guinness reaches just past the letters, let it settle, then top it off. Proud to say, I nailed it, got the nod of approval from the barman, who presented me a certificate with my name on it, confirming I had 'crafted the perfect pint of Guinness.' I've never felt as proud. Just over an hour after leaving Athlone we arrived at Radisson RED Galway, a hotel with a completely different vibe to Blu. Blu was classy and calming, but as soon as you step into Red, it hit you with fun. A bright red grand piano in reception, edgy art, and a funky bar. Even checking into my room, I noticed a difference with the toiletries. The packaging for the shower cap bore the words 'Do not wear in front of the mirror', so yep, of course, as anyone would, I did. Claire Hannah at Sean's Bar | Claire Hannah Galway is a party city, and Red is placed about a ten-minute drive from the hustle and bustle, but given a couple of hours to explore, I hopped into an Uber to check out what the city had to offer. This is a city buzzing with energy and fun, pubs spilling out onto the pavement, colourful streets, and buskers everywhere (it's where Ed Sheeran started out, but more on that later). It's also home to beautiful shoreline if you head up the prom to Salthill. I love the sea, so this is where I went, and really felt like I'd stepped into a seaside postcard. Gorgeous crystal blue water, with a golden sandy beach, with some brave souls swimming. Unfortunately, I'd forgotten my swimming cossie, so had to give that a miss, but glad I didn't miss Salthill. For our last night we were invited to the rooftop restaurant at the hotel, Lena's. The hotel is eight storeys high, so we were treated to stunning views over Galway Bay, and an even more stunning sunset from the outdoor terrace. A much more chilled night than Dublin, but equally as enjoyable. I was with quite a few content creators, so when the food and cocktails arrived, no-one was allowed to eat or drink anything until they'd taken a picture or video. 'STOP EATING THE FOOD!' became our new catchphrase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After breakfast in the morning, we were treated to a whistlestop walking tour of Galway (just about fit into our 48-hour deadline), and while I know 'walking tour' might not scream excitement, it was worth it. Our guide was part story teller, part historian and part comedian, filling us in on why water is no longer part of a water feature in Eyre Square (pranksters used to pour washing up liquid into it, filling the square with bubbles), the history of Vikings in Galway, showing us the original city walls, and telling us how when Ed Sheeran was a teenager, he used to busk on the streets of The Latin Quarter, and we all know what happened with him! And with that, my time on the Emerald Isle was over… time to board the minibus for the drive to the airport and the flight home. The verdict Two cities, a perfect pint, culture, lots of laughing, and wonderful Irish music and dancing. If 48 hours is all you have in Ireland, this is how to do it. I might be back in England now but my certificate is framed on my wall. I came, I poured, I nailed it! P.S Ireland, I love you. We stayed at: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. Rooms from £151 per night. (NB the Velvaere Spa costs extra and is strictly over 18s, enquire at the hotel). Hotels in Dublin City Centre | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin Radisson RED Galway. Rooms from £103 per night. Welcome to Radisson RED Galway | Radisson Hotels Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad More details here on the Irish House Party
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Donegal school selected as Biodiversity School of the Year in national competition
St. Naul's National School in Keelogs, Co Donegal was chosen from the 120 schools who were awarded their Green Flag for Biodiversity this year. The school was presented with their award during the Green-Schools Award Ceremony in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny. Students Odhrán O'Sullivan and Ella McHugh accepted the award on behalf of the school, along with their teachers Carmel McDaid and Maura Gavigan. The award was presented by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy and Green Schools Biodiversity Coordinator, Clare Patten. A spokesperson for the competition said, 'St. Naul's dedication to improving their school grounds for wildlife as part of their work on the biodiversity theme was impressive, as was the creation of an environment to allow students to learn about and connect with nature. 'With the addition of native trees, log piles, bird feeders, a polytunnel and even an outdoor classroom, the school grounds sound like the perfect place to observe nature. 'The impact of St Naul's work was clear to see with students' awareness of biodiversity improving drastically over the course of their work on the theme during the two-year period. "The school also had great links with their community and went beyond the school gates in their journey to learn about and help biodiversity.' All schools who were awarded the Green Flag for Biodiversity must work on the programme for at least two years and follow a 7 step programme before applying to be awarded with the flag. The winning schools went above and beyond on their work to improve their school grounds and local communities for wildlife through practical actions and awareness raising.
