DUBAI: A smokeless clay pot stove that can save lives in rural India; a device that can refreeze the Arctic; and a ‘Green Point System’ that will incentivise recycling are just some of the judges’ top choices at Design for Change showdown at Expo’s Terra Auditorium, where school children ages 12-16 showcased creativity and innovation for […]
WhatsApp is on the verge of changing the way ‘groups’ work with an enormous update to the app. The new change reportedly means that you will be able to create groups within other groups. The upcoming ‘community feature’ will be quite similar to that of Slack, which many organisations use for work with lots of […]
One of Apple’s first computers is up for auction and it could sell for as much as $600,000 (AED 2 m). The Apple-1 that is going under the hammer is one of the few surviving examples of Apple’s (AAPL) first computer in the world, according to John Moran Auctioneers. The lot includes an Apple-1 “NTI” […]
DUBAI: The 100 Million Meals campaign, the largest of its kind in the region to provide food to more than 30 countries in the Arab world, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, has successfully distributed 10,868,400 meals in the UAE, in collaboration with the UAE Food Bank. A total of 362,280 beneficiaries in the UAE, […]
An asteroid the height of the Eiffel Tower is heading in the direction of earth and is due to reach its closest point just before Christmas. 4660 Nereus is classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid and would cause a devastating impact if it hit Earth. But NASA’s asteroid monitor has confirmed it poses no threat […]
DUBAI: Talented young students are set to steal the show at Expo 2020 Dubai, with the chance to shine in front of the world on the spectacular Al Wasl Plaza stage, the central stage of Expo 2020 Dubai, usually reserved for national day celebrations, international stars, and world-class concerts. Designed by the Expo School Programme […]
DUBAI: The UAE has invested heavily in Tanzania’s mining industry and there is huge potential for further growth sector, according to a full delegation of mining officials from the East African country, who met with investors at Expo 2020 Dubai. Dr. Venance B Mwasse, Managing Director of Tanzania’s State Mining Corp. (STAMICO), said a series […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi has been awarded four prestigious accolades at the 28th annual World Travel Awards in recognition of the emirate’s efforts to establish itself as a leading global tourist destination. Considered to be the highest awards in the field of tourism, the accolades reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the international […]
DUBAI: For many people around the world, the holiday season is a time for togetherness and laughter, but for a lot of families it can be a challenging period. To help make the holidays brighter for children in need of play, in its first Middle East wide launch, the LEGO Group is encouraging everyone to grab […]
A car that was parked in the same spot in Italy for 47 years is being turned into a monument. Angelo Fregolent first parked his Lancia Fulvia 1962 outside the newsagent he ran with his wife, Bertilla Modolo, in the town of Conegliano back in 1974. The 94-year-old said, “I ran the newsstand under the […]
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, announced the launch of the fifth annual session of the National Festival of Tolerance and Coexistence from November 14 to 20, 2021, under the slogan “On Zayed’s Approach.” ”We are so proud that the activities of Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence involve […]
