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Expo 2020’s UK National Day to have a Royal visitor

DUBAI: His Royal Highness Prince William will visit the UAE in February, with a programme that coincides with the country’s 50th anniversary and the UK National Day being held at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 10. The visit is at the request of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and will be part of […]

A sausage that rescued a dog

Rescuers in the United Kingdom have employed a drone with a sausage attachment to save a stranded dog. Millie, a Jack Russell-whippet cross, caused concern when she slipped her leash in Havant, Hampshire and quickly got lost. Several public appeals later, she was spotted on the mudflats in a perilous position. She initially resisted the rescue […]

Islamic values can be an integral source for sustainable development

DUBAI: Islam’s rich heritage and values, including the importance of education and the value of building a just society, are key to inspiring the region to develop a sustainable, equitable and thriving society, as per panellists. Exploring key questions of gender equality, social development and the need to build a thriving community within Islam, the discussion, ‘Women […]

Castles to visit when exploring Japan

In the era 1467-1615, during Japan’s Sengoku “Warring States” era, castles were constructed and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in about 5,000 individual keeps. Although several were ravaged at the behest of the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period (1603-1868) and eventually following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, when power was restored to […]

Is this pet a cat or a dog?

A lady’s pet cat is being mistaken for a dog as it is too huge, and despite its size, the kitty isn’t even fully grown yet.  Yulia Minina, who currently lives in Oskol in Russia, got her cat about two years back when he was just a tiny kitten.  But as time passed, she was […]

UAE first Space Economic Zone to open in Masdar City

ABU DHABI: The UAE Space Agency and Masdar will establish the nation’s first Space Economic Zone in Masdar City to create an integrated business ecosystem to propel startups and SMEs. It is the first of many space-tech hubs the UAE Space Agency will launch to create a competitive private sector, build national capabilities and contribute […]

Abu Dhabi Police confiscated 2,750 vehicles in 2021 for violating traffic laws

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) confiscated 2,750 vehicles in 2021 for violating traffic laws, including those that were heavily modified to increase their speed, causing noise pollution and disturbance. The ADP also warned some motorists about their negative behaviour, especially young motorists who disturb residents and drive recklessly on roads. The ADP’s Traffic […]

Xposure 2022 to host 70 photographers from 9th-15th February,2022

SHARJAH: Sharjah is bringing together 70 world-renowned photographers on a single platform to showcase their vivid and compelling images at the sixth edition of Xposure International Photography Festival at Expo Centre Sharjah from 9th -15th February, 2022, across 45 solo and group exhibitions that offer a window to the wider world around us. Photography’s powerful […]

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