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Legacy of Indian Jewellery shines bright in Dubai

Written by on 14 October 2021

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully concluded the IGJS 2021 in Dubai at the Grand Hyatt. It is the first ever gem and jewellery physical event hosted internationally, since the onset of pandemic. The show was inaugurated by His Excellency Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE along with Mr. Chandu Siroya, […]

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A Sneak Peak at UAE’s High Speed Electric SkyPods

Written by on 4 July 2021

When comes to riding the future, trust the UAE to be right at the forefront. The country is exploring its first high speed electric The four-seater UCar takes less than a minute to travel the 400-metre test track at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. It does so smoothly and efficiently at speeds approaching […]

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Dubai’s Lit Evenings Make a Melodious Comeback

Written by on 24 May 2021

The restaurants across Dubai got a new lease of life last week when the Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management allowed live entertainment and activities in restaurants, cafes and shopping malls for a trial period of one month (extendable) starting May 17, 2021.

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60+ Films for AED 20 at Sharjah Annual Film Fest

Written by on 7 November 2020

Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced an expanded programme for the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP), which provides a vital platform for emerging and established filmmakers from across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and around the world. The 2020 edition of SFP presents a robust line-up of film screenings […]

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A Truly Immersive Art Experience

Written by on 26 October 2020

Dubai has added yet another imaginative and immersive experience to its long list of out of the world thrills. Welcome to the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) in Souk Madina Jumeirah that has been thrown open for the world from this month onwards. This multi-sensory, multi-media immersive exhibition, is the first such art initiative in […]

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Dubai Makes Another World Record

Written by on 24 October 2020

Yet another world record was created in Dubai. This time for the world’s largest fountain, measuring at a whopping 7,327 m² in Palm Jumeriah. The record-breaking fountain named The Palm Fountain was designed with a few tricks including colour and brightness controls. Located at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the waterfront attraction creates a relaxing environment while its water jets […]

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Dubai’s New Mosque is a Sight to Behold

Written by on 13 October 2020

A new mosque has opened with a capacity of 500 worshippers at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). According to a press statement, the Grand Mosque “incorporates tradition by reinterpreting the essence of a traditional mosque design with a contemporary style.” The design was inspired by Islamic architecture and refers to it by reinterpreting the essence […]

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Another First for the UAE

Written by on 7 October 2020

The UAE has become the first country in the world where the number of Covid-19 tests conducted has exceeded its population (among countries with a population of more than one million). The country has conducted 10.32 million tests since the start of the pandemic. Dr Omar Al Hammadi, the official spokesperson for the UAE government, […]

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