NEW YORK: A rare copy of a Superman #1 comic book that sold on newsstands for a dime in 1939 was purchased for $2.6 million (AED 9m) in an auction. The comic shows Superman leaping over tall buildings on the cover sold to a buyer who wishes to maintain a secret identity as per ComicConnect.com, […]
DUBAI: A young man in love with a mermaid, a wealthy merchant who is greedy for more, and a mean stepmother who gets what she deserves, featured among the stories told at Expo 2020 Dubai’s UK Pavilion during ‘Worlds of Words’ on World Arabic Language Day. The event, organised by the British Council, showcased intercultural bilingual performances […]
People are amazed after seeing a man ‘paint an entire wall’ in a matter of seconds. While most of us might take an afternoon or even day to get a good coating on a single wall, a decorator has gone viral after blasting through the work in under a minute. Incredible footage shared on social […]
ABU DHABI: The inaugural Pokémon GO Tour: Live Event is coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi as a real-world extension of a global, with a live event on February 26, 2022. Hosted by Niantic, the AR company behind Pokémon GO, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), […]
The world’s first ever text message is set to be auctioned off as an NFT — and it’s expected to sell for a huge sum. An NFT, short for non-fungible token, is defined as ‘a unique digital certificate, registered in a blockchain, that is used to record the ownership of an asset such as an […]
DUBAI: With some of India’s top DJs set to spin the decks at Jubilee Stage in December, music lovers can get ready to enjoy the power of positive music. Because, at Expo 2020, every day is the weekend. On December 19 Progressive Brothers will bring good vibes for dance music devotees to Expo 2020 Dubai’s Jubilee […]
DUBAI: An interactive game that combines theatre and gaming design, and will teach players how to transcend language and culture to collectively solve global challenges, is being showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Nexus for People and Planet. The Everywhere Classroom invites gamers to step into another world to help a community achieve long-lasting prosperity in a time […]
DUBAI: The world’s smallest 3D-printed replica of the Great Mosque in Makkah, created by Czech company IQS nano, is now on display at the Czech Republic Pavilion. The record-breaking gold-plated model of Al-Masjid Al-Haram measures 820 micrometres by 643 micrometres by 135 micrometres – the thickness of a sewing needle. There are 1,000 micrometres in 1 […]
DUBAI: Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai will see them all across the site: the white calligraphy benches, inspired by various Arabic words. Providing more than a place to rest while taking in the mega event’s many sights and sounds, the seating offers an opportunity for people to immerse themselves in local culture. On World Arabic […]
A video has emerged showing a champion pool player cleaning up a game in under 30 seconds. Gareth Potts is an English four-time world champion eight-ball pool player and three-time World Master in the Chinese eight-ball pool. The clue is in the name — this guy’s unbeatable potting skills were put to good use during […]
Dubai: Karipbek Kuyukov, the world-renowned Kazakh painter, who paints with his lips and toes being a victim of nuclear radiation, is showcasing his oeuvre at the Kazakh Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Thousands of visitors to the Kazakhstan Pavilion were able to see the experiences of Kuyukov and many other Kazakhstanis through his art. His […]
