A “megapod” or a group of more than 100 humpback whales have been filmed surrounding a boat off the coast of Australia. It is believed to be an incredibly rare sighting as per experts. The group of whales skirted the boat near Bermagui in the state of New South Wales, as they fed on a […]
Two pairs of 17th-century glasses that are believed to originally belonged to royals in the Mughal Empire are set to fetch millions at an auction next month. The jewel-encrusted spectacles feature lenses made from diamond and emerald rather than glass. The glasses were originally designed to help the wearer reach enlightenment and ward off evil, […]
DUBAI: Dubai is attracting innovative and pioneering initiatives from chambers of commerce from around the world as it prepares to host the World Chambers Competition 2021, taking place during the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) on 23-25 of November 2021. The competition recognises and celebrates the achievements of these chambers while bringing their stories to […]
The VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes with the five-time champions and current title holders Mumbai Indians taking on three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 19. This match will be a momentous occasion as IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief […]
As the official medical service provider, VPS Healthcare to facilitate the bio-bubbles and conduct over 30,000 PCR tests for the IPL players, staff and other stakeholders. The group to accommodate its nurses and medical staff in the same hotel bio-bubbles as the players. The group to offer comprehensive healthcare services like emergency treatment, sports medicine […]
Although many perceive Hong Kong to be a concrete jungle, it is home to one of Asia’s most biodiverse cities and boasts more hard coral species than the Caribbean. These corals are however under threat from pollution and constant urban development. ArchiREEF, a company from Hong Kong University, says it may have a solution: 3D-printed […]
The National Health Service (NHS) has begun a trial of an innovative new blood test that is said to be able to detect 50 different types of cancer. It’s called the Galleri test, and it’s going to be tested on people across the UK. The test can detect cancers that aren’t screened for routinely, and […]
The Airlander 10 currently the world’s longest aircraft that is eco-friendly – aims to start rolling out flights by 2025. It is also being said that it could slash its CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent compared to traditional aircraft in similar roles. Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is the English company that manufactures the […]
DUBAI: Emirates Mars Mission, in partnership with the Dubai Airshow 2021, has launched Planet X – a new nationwide competition designed to inspire a new generation of talent to build careers in the fast-growing global space and aviation industries. The multidisciplinary contest will create and exciting opportunities for the country’s youth who are interested in […]
DUBAI: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the resumption of the E101 bus shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The operation of this inter-city bus service is coordinated with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport for serving passengers between the two emirates. Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development, Public Transport Agency, RTA, said […]
DUBAI: Emirates has launched its fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, enabling passengers to explore the airline’s signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around their seats from the comfort of their homes, with the airline’s award-winning and industry-leading virtual reality (VR) experiences. Available on emirates.com to anyone with an internet connection, via the […]
