DUBAI: More than 1,500 people signed up to the first Walk the Talk event in the Middle East, held at Expo 2020 Dubai to launch a global 24-hour global walkathon in celebration of frontline healthcare workers and better health for everyone on United Nations’ International Universal Health Coverage Day. A collaboration between Expo 2020 Dubai, […]
Harnaaz Sandhu, who represented India at the 70th Miss Universe Organization pageant in Ilat, Israel, has been crowned the title this year. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) pageant was announced in January 2021 to host the 2021 edition in Costa Rica. Costa Rican Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura later confirmed the talks. In a May 2021 […]
The India Pavilion, as well as the Swiss Pavilion, have both welcomed over half a million visitors from around the world since their inauguration. Piyush Goyal who inaugurated the Indian pavilion tweeted on the landmark achievement, said, “#IndiaAtDubaiExpo stands tall, showcasing our capabilities in achieving ambitious goals for global good, which reflects India’s Partnerships, Pride […]
DUBAI: The Dubai CrossFit Championship, one of the most anticipated events in the international sports calendar, is set to take place from December 16 to 18 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Supported by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), this year’s Dubai CrossFit Championship will bring 40 of the world’s biggest CrossFit stars to […]
DUBAI: RTA’s digital maturity scored 3.2 out of 5 in 2020, which was 0.5 higher than the 2.7 score achieved in 2019. This reflects an 18.5 percent improvement on the approved five levels, which are: setting a digital vision, developing digital enablers, adopting digital capabilities, introducing digital business models, and achieving digital leadership and sustainability. […]
Sharjah: In 2021, once again with utmost zeal and reverence, Aligarh Muslim University Alumni – UAE celebrated the birth anniversary of the university’s founder, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. After two years of the gap caused by the pandemic, on 10 December 2021, more than 400 alumni assembled at Coral Beach Resort (Sharjah) to commemorate Sir […]
Francis Drake set sail from England on a circumnavigation of the world on this day in 1577. Did you know that: • Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted the South Island of present-day New Zealand on this day in 1642• A patent for a dry dock was issued to John Adamson on this day in 1816• […]
In one of the most remarkable seasons in F1 history, Max Verstappen has won his first World Championship following a dramatic final showdown with title rival Lewis Hamilton at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. On the reconfigured Yas Marina Circuit track, the Red Bull driver finished top of the podium in a thrilling […]
Engineers in China are working on a super-fast hypersonic plane that will be able to fly passengers anywhere in the world within an hour. A research team has tested a prototype of a hypersonic engine, which they hope will eventually power a 45-metre long plane capable of carrying up to 10 passengers at incredibly high […]
A £15 million (AED 73m) mansion has been named Rightmove’s most-viewed property of the year, boasting such luxury features as an equestrian centre, private gym, and cinema room. According to the site’s annual report, a five-bedroom house in Chigwell, Essex, has been viewed the most this year — despite its sizeable price tag. Some people […]
Dubai: The Dubai Police Security Inspection Unit K9 showcased their highly-skilled dogs during a demonstration at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Attracting a crowd of onlookers, the contraband-detecting canines performed a series of obedience tasks. The event highlighted the professionalism of the Dubai Police in training the animals to follow their instructions. Major Salah Al Mazrouei, Director […]
