DUBAI: Visitors to the futuristic Alif – the Mobility Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai are to be dwarfed by nine-metre-tall, photo-realistic figures from the Golden Age of Arab civilisation, including ancient navigator Ahmad Ibn Majid and celebrated explorer Ibn Battuta. Ahmad Ibn Majid, a great Muslim navigator, born in the 15th century in Julfar (present-day […]
While pooches all over the world love to fetch tennis balls, Finley is the dog that is able to fit the most amount inside his mouth at one time. He was recognised for being able to fit six tennis balls in his mouth at once, which beat the previous record of five that stood for […]
Expo 2020 Dubai has partnered with the Ireland Pavilion to bring the Irish dancing sensation Riverdance to the event for a specially-curated version of the popular show. More than 25 years since Riverdance first graced the stage, ‘Riverdance at Expo’ will take place at Expo Dubai’s Jubilee Park and Al Wasl Plaza from November 4 […]
The UAE is all set to host its first Miss Universe event in November, organizers announced at the Armani Hotel in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The US-founded beauty pageant, which takes place in countries around the world, including in Canada, France, and South Africa, will be held at La Perle in Dubai’s Al Habtoor City. The […]
The United Arab Emirates today announced the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nation to do so. The initiative, announced at Expo 2020 Dubai with the attendance of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al […]
Dubai: Science workshops where kids between the ages of 7 and 11 years of age can have fun through experiments and get a playful introduction to science, are now open at the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the free science classes at Forscherwelt, children can get involved in experiments and discover how to […]
Located in the Opportunity district, the Swiss Pavilion offers a journey divided into three main acts highlighting Swiss culture, innovation and sustainability Dubai: The Swiss pavilion is all set to welcome visitors from around the world and take them on an emotional journey through Switzerland. The pavilion expects to receive 10% of Expo’s visitors on […]
Dubai: Sumo Sushi & Bento, the family-friendly sushi dining in the UAE has taken its offerings to new levels of luxury, launching UAE’s first Gold Sushi Box. Launched recently, the box consists of 48 pieces of sushi rolls, with 6 pieces of sushi Roll wrapped in edible 22 karat gold. Available at just AED 500, Sushi […]
Dubai: The Digital Dubai Pavilion returns to GITEX Global 2021 for another year, where 31 government and private entities come together in one display and under a new name – Digital Dubai – embodying the Emirate’s role at the fore of global efforts to recover from the crisis, return to normal, and shape a bright […]
DUBAI: A lively debate on transforming energy in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and how the developed world should do more to aid this transition, took place recently as part of Expo 2020’s Climate and Biodiversity Week. The ministerial-level event at Expo 2020’s Nexus for People and Planet was co-curated by the International Renewable Energy […]
DUBAI: Eurofragance has introduced a unique sustainable perfume made from wood waste L’ me du Bois™ at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai, one of the world’s leading beauty trade shows. This new perfumery ingredient is significant as it is made from wood waste that has been naturally upcycled into a precious raw material. This new […]
