Airfares from the UAE to India, Pakistan, GCC and other Middle Eastern countries are likely to go up by up to 150 per cent between now and close to Eid Al Fitr as a large number of residents travel during the occasion. Therefore, travel agents in the UAE recommend that the earlier people book the […]
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags to take effect next year, the latest initiative aimed at reducing pollution in the oil-rich nation. The law would prohibit the import, production and circulation of such bags from Jan 1, 2024. A similar ban would apply to plastic cups, plates […]
Ayah, which in Arabic translates to miracle, sign or evidence, is Zenofar Fathima’s newest directorial venture. The film comes after a string of COVID-19 short films and socially charged music video, Baila Baila.
Dubai’s 100% paperless strategy and digital transformation envisioned by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has turned into a reality. This futuristic vision aims to position Dubai as a global smart city and make Dubai the first paperless government in the world.
The Emirates Mars Mission “Hope Probe” captured new observations about Mars atmosphere in its third batch of scientific data collected by the probe’s instruments during its mission in Mars’ orbit, between 1 September and 30 November 2021. Coverage and quick look images from all the Hope Probe’s instruments can be accessed on the Emirates Mars Mission’s website.
This will be the first new listing in Dubai since late 2020 and the biggest IPO on the Dubai Financial Markets since 2017. The DEWA offer price will be between 2.25 and 2.48 dirhams a share, valuing the company at between 112 billion to 124 billion dirhams.
ourth edition of Sharjah Film Platform (SFP4) with an eclectic choice of films. The experience of watching it in the open under a clear sky in the cool November UAE weather in the heritage precincts of Sharjah Art Foundation, makes it even more special.
It’s that time of the year when the skies in Dubai are filled with excitement as the engines are firing up for the world’s most exciting roadshow. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, the Ruler of Dubai and the UAE […]
Emirates Environmental Group successfully concluded the 25th Cycle of the ‘Can Collection Drive (CCD)’ on Saturday, 6th of November 2021. EEG managed to collect 5,629 kg of Aluminium Cans and sent them to local factories for recycling, thus diverting this easily recyclable commodity away from the landfills.
Even before COVID-19, many of the world’s population suffered from hunger. Others went malnourished, with no access to healthy diets. According to the most recent estimates, more than 51 million people in the Near East and North Africa region are hungry, while the agri-food systems of the world are under tremendous stress from loss of biodiversity and climate change