Thomas Edison received a patent for his gramophone on this day in 1878. Did you know that: • Nicolaus Copernicus, the first to formulate a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its centre, was born on this day in 1473• The tintype camera patented by Hamilton Smith on this […]
DUBAI: Coders HQ, in partnership with Dell Technologies, launched the “AI for Kids” initiative in the UAE, to build a new generation of coders from school students by introducing them to coding languages and the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) to hone their analytical and logical skills. It further encourages them to join this field […]
DUBAI: Denmark celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day with a beautiful cultural performance of iconic Danish compositions by Dubai-based Danish cellist Søren Lyng Hansen. The performance at Al Wasl Plaza saw Hansen play a selection of compositions, accompanied by pianist Antonia Stoyanova. During the early weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown, Hansen was commended for his “the show must […]
Auguste Bartholdi was awarded a patent for his design of the Statue of Liberty on this day in 1879. Did you know that: • Alessandro Volta, an Italian inventor of the electric battery, was born on this day in 1745• Mark Twain published the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” on this day in 1885• Nellie Jay […]
Sambazon is doing its bit to give back to the environment with unique bracelets made out of the Açaí seeds, that they presented to the UAE at the Gulfood 2022 recently. Known for bringing the power of Açaí across the world in various formats, they’ve empowered women as well with their initiative. Açaí Berry only […]
AL DHAFRA: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, inaugurated AD Ports Group’s cruise jetty at Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach. Developed by AD Ports Group, Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach is renowned as the first and only dedicated cruise beach of its kind in the region offering a […]
DUBAI: To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Expo 2020 Dubai will host a three-day global gathering of world leaders in politics, business, technology and culture to shine a spotlight on gender, celebrate the female talent and catalyse urgent change that goes beyond the current rhetoric of quotas and capacity-building measures. From March 6-8, the […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), in collaboration with Sharjah Municipality (SM), has launched a programme to reduce water use and install water-saving equipment and gadgets in 37 parks by 2022. Ghada Juma Salem, Director of the Conservation Department, explained that the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has launched a number […]
Employees in Belgium will soon be allowed to choose a four-day workweek, thanks to important labour reforms announced this week by the country’s coalition government. Aside from not having to adhere to a Monday-Friday work schedule, employees are permitted to turn off their work devices nor will they be required to reply to any sort […]
Baron Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun patented an early bicycle called the “draisine” on this day in 1818. Did you know that: • René Laennec, a French physician who invented the stethoscope, was born on this day in 1781• Chester Stone patented a washing machine on this day in 1827• Michael Jordan is an American businessman and […]
The Façade of the Museum of the Future… an unprecedented interface towards an innovative future Dubai: Even in a city such as Dubai where buildings rise from the ground up with extraordinary speed and precision, the Museum of the Future stands out. Situated alongside the main arterial highway beside the driverless metro system, it is […]
