WASHINGTON: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun, nearly a million miles from Earth. With a final five-minute, course-correcting thrust of its onboard rocket, Webb reached its destination […]
DUBAI: Celebrating 35 years of friendship and 25 years of smash-hit success, Black Eyed Peas’ are all set to perform at the Al Wasl Plaza guarantees to be food for the soul. Aligned with Expo’s subtheme of Mobility, the show from the Los Angeles trio – will.i.am, Apl.de.Ap and Taboo – is set to be […]
Over 30 years ago, Geneva’s Antiquorum pioneered the modern watch auction with its “Art of Patek Philippe” sale. Prior to that, the notion that fine watches were collectable was rather odd. It took the rise of the image of the once cheap electronic quartz models throughout the 1970s and ’80s to distinguish traditionally crafted timepieces […]
DUBAI: Global travel trends must accommodate the needs of future travellers and what they want from a destination, experts highlighted during a panel discussion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The ‘Reimagined Cities: Can cities leverage urban design and technology to attract the next-generation traveller?’ session, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board and held at Terra – The […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s fast-developing infrastructure projects have always placed the environment and human well-being at the core of its objectives. The various infrastructure projects built in Dubai have seen the emirate develop into one of the world’s most prominent cities in the last few decades. The emirate’s focus on building world-class infrastructure has extended beyond building […]
DUBAI: Real Madrid legends Iker Casillas, Roberto Carlos and Alvaro Arbeloa will appear at Expo 2020 Dubai today as part of a special footballing event at Expo’s Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub as well. The three former international stars will take part in a moderated Q&A session, which is expected in the evening today. Three-time UAE […]
DUBAI: To advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a global blueprint to reduce inequalities, promote prosperity, protect the planet, and achieve a more sustainable future for all by 2030 – every one of us must be part of the solution. With Expo 2020 Dubai bringing the world together for Global Goals Week, in partnership with […]
DUBAI: Following the success of the first Expo Run in November, 3,500 athletes of all abilities made the most of the clear blue skies and crisp winter weather to take part in the Expo 2020 Dubai: Run 2 recently around the Expo site. Donning fuchsia pink Expo 2020 Dubai shirts, runners of all ages – including […]
In a search for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT, the Missouri State Highway Patrol sent out cellphone alerts statewide. But there is no Gotham City, Missouri, and the car referenced was the one used by the Joker in the 1989 “Batman” movie. Soon after the evening alert, the patrol sent another saying to […]
ABU DHABI: As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi this winter season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors to ensure streamlined and stress-free travel into the UAE capital. When planning a trip to Abu Dhabi, all inbound […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai’s programming for International Day of Education on January 24 will bring together education experts, students and teachers to reimagine the future of education following the wide-scale disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The day will address the changes in education over the last two years, and encourage collaboration and the sharing of best […]
