The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced the suspension of entry for travellers and transit passengers from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique. This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in these countries 14 days before coming to the […]
DUBAI: The Saudi Arabia Pavilion launched its ‘16 Windows’ programme, offering visitors an enriching experience that deepens understanding of the Kingdom’s diverse and thriving cultural scene. The 16-week programme will celebrate a specific cultural sector each week, through a series of events that highlight the success, opportunities, and future of the country. Hussain Hanbazazah, Commissioner […]
Crystal Palace Park, in south London, still hosts the world’s first dinosaur sculptures. They were created in the 1850s based on what was, at the time, very recent scientific discoveries: fossils, unearthed in England just decades earlier. Scientists struggled to make sense of the creatures, and the sculptures were the first attempt to visualize them […]
DUBAI: There is plenty of fun and entertainment for children at Expo 2020 Dubai this weekend, from arts and crafts to light shows and live performances. The launch of a new dining offer means families get one free kid’s meal with every adult’s at certain outlets. Visitors can also make the most of what Expo has […]
An ambitious job seeker who “took a chance” and set his own pop-up stand in central London managed to clinch an interview within three hours and landed a new job by the end of the week. Haider Malik, 24, decided to head to Canary Wharf in the early hours of the morning in the hopes […]
DUBAI: A helicopter with vegan seats, a private jet with a sundeck and garage, and a hotelier’s plan to hold discos at 35,000 feet — all concepts were unveiled at the Dubai Airshow. Lufthansa Technik, an aircraft overhaul specialist and sister company of the German airline, wants to offer a private jet that provides the […]
The idea of a “15-minute city,” in which residents can all reach work and leisure facilities within a quarter-hour walk — or cycle — of their homes, has gained significant traction among urban planners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, a group of architects is planning an even more ambitious neighborhood in South Korea’s capital, Seoul: […]
OHIO — A radio station serving U.S. President Warren G. Harding’s Ohio hometown says a reward offered by one of its listeners is providing new hope of finding a long-lost dog collar stolen from his historic home. Scott Spears, host of a morning radio show on WWGH-FM in Marion, near the 29th president’s birthplace, said […]
The most extensive nature & wildlife festival in Asia has just announced its winners. Nature inFocus, an exclusive platform for photographers to create online portfolios of their nature and wildlife photographs, organises an annual photography competition for a global audience. Participants of the event continue to push the envelope by submitting their images of the […]
If you’ve tried to enjoy your treat while driving, you’ll know how difficult it is to eat multiple tacos and drive. Luckily, one legend on Twitter has you covered with the discovery of a taco holder in his car. Plus, it’s pretty likely your car will have one of these too. A gentleman posted this […]
Edwina Brocklesby, 78, is a person that once you have met, you’ll never forget — and that’s not because of her fluffy red locks or colorful nails. Nicknamed the ‘IronGran,’ Brocklesby is the oldest British woman to have completed an IRONMAN: the world’s toughest triathlon. “I have done 10 Ironman so far and finished six […]
