UMM AL QUWAIN: Today’s town of Umm Al Quwain has a history that dates back at least 700 years, new archaeological research on the island of Siniya has shown. The research, directed by Shaikh Majid bin Saud Al Mualla, Head of the Tourism and Archaeology Department of Umm Al Quwain (TAD-UAQ), has identified two coastal […]
It isn’t a typical flight, there isn’t in-flight service, no business class cabin, no food or watching a movie. It is just an eight-minute life flight from takeoff to landing, there’s no time for any of that. There are shorter flights there too, the hop from Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland’s Orkney Islands clocks […]
DUBAI: There were super-speedy rallies, plenty of on-court jokes and jibes with the audience, as tennis icons John McEnroe, Richard Krajicek, Greg Rusedski and Mark Philippoussis showed off their racket skills at the Men’s Doubles Exhibition Game during Expo 2020 Dubai’s Tennis Week at Expo Sports Arena. McEnroe played up to his reputation for on-court temper tantrums, Philippoussis […]
DUBAI: Indian singer Shreya Ghosal proved her fame and popularity after 20 years in music, as Expo 2020 Dubai visitors watched her performance in awe at Jubilee Stage. At the popular event, multi-awarding Ghosal delighted the audience with live renditions of her most famous songs, such as Manwa Laage, Tu Meri Dost Hain, and Saans. Despite the roaring, […]
DUBAI: What do farming on the rooftops of Singapore, a Ghanaian enterprise transforming women’s lives using an ancient grain and ‘soilless plants’ uplifting women and youth in Nairobi all have in common? Together they form a fraction of a wide array of projects, supported by Expo 2020 Dubai, that are transforming agri-food systems and livelihoods worldwide – […]
DUBAI: Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week, the ninth of 10 Theme Weeks that underpin Expo 2020 Dubai’s pivotal Programme for People and Planet, and trends shaping the future of food will be in the spotlight. Hosted in conjunction with United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the week aims to deliver healthy and nutritious diets […]
Amusement park visitors were being tossed around on the rotating ride called the Dream Twister when it stopped mid-air in Manila, Philippines. At least 12 people were left hanging 20 feet above the ground for a few minutes before park staff were able to control the ride again and bring them down. No one was […]
DUBAI: As part of its participation in the UAE Innovates 2022 activities, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the organisation of a series of interactive sessions and workshops aimed at promoting a culture of innovation among children and adults. The Authority is holding the workshops at Al Safa Art and Design Library, inviting […]
DUBAI: A section of the original Eiffel Tower’s staircase was inaugurated with speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Forsan Park. The segment was used to ascend to the top of France’s iconic landmark when it opened at Expo 1889 Paris. Four years later, the stairs were replaced with a lift. His […]
ABU DHABI: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced its plan to establish an innovation and entrepreneurship centre in the Republic of Kenya. The centre will focus on launching programmes, […]
DUBAI: If physically being at Expo 2020 Dubai wasn’t mind-blowing enough, visitors can transport themselves all over the world and even into space thanks to the range of virtual reality (VR) experiences on offer in pavilions around the site. Using immersive technology in their pavilions, countries are able to showcase everything from the latest technological advances […]
