AL AIN: Al Ain Zoo pushes ahead its rhino conservation efforts. Rhinoceroses are an endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, according to a statement issued by the Zoo. The Zoo accomplishes this through diligently following the best international global breeding practices, as well as raising awareness of the […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it resolved 100 percent of customer complaints in the first half of 2021. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said that DEWA welcomes customer feedback and suggestions and handles them swiftly to find appropriate solutions that ensure their happiness. He noted that DEWA […]
SHARJAH: Since its establishment in 1996, the Sharjah Police Science Academy has proven its dedication to achieving leadership in education, scientific research, and police and security training at the regional level, driven by a vision to efficiently meet the security and police needs of the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE community. In an exclusive […]
DUBAI: Dubai Safari Park is poised to grow further in stature as a major world-class attraction in its new season starting 27th September 2021, with tourism inflows to the emirate set to increase markedly over the next few months. With Dubai hosting Expo 2020 Dubai and travel restrictions in the GCC region and worldwide easing […]
Equinox, an animated sculpture by celebrated British artist Mat Collishaw, and commissioned by Expo 2020 Dubai, has been revealed at Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion. Terra – one of Expo’s three Thematic Pavilions – presents a stunning showcase for the 3D artwork that binds zoetrope technology, an early form of animation, to create a captivating […]
ABU DHABI: The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with the Arab American National Museum, will present leading rappers from the Arab world Sudanese American hip-hop star Oddisee and Tunisian rapper MC Medusa TN, on Sunday, September 26 at 9 pm local time as part of the JAM3A Festival, which also includes […]
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced on Wednesday that it is not mandatory to wear a face mask in certain places while keeping a safe physical distance of two metres. “This decision comes after the noticeable decrease in the number of registered […]
The Guinness World Records has certified two Japanese sisters as the world’s oldest living identical twins at 107. Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama were born the third and fourth of 11 siblings on Shodoshima island in western Japan on the 5th of November, 1913. They were separated shortly after elementary school when Kodama was sent […]
It was a special day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York as superstar K-pop band BTS addressed the audience about issues like vaccines, young people, and the earth’s well-being. Appearing at a sustainability event, the seven-member musical juggernaut appeared in the General Assembly hall recently to help promote U.N. goals for 2030 including […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recently launched the first-ever Abu Dhabi Red List of Wildlife Species (AD-RLS), which is an assessment of the threat status of the emirate’s terrestrial and marine species. A total of 244 species were assessed, including 101 plants, 49 birds, 9 marine species, 32 terrestrial mammals, 25 […]
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 340,996 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the […]
