DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai is becoming a smorgasbord of yuletide joy across its site, with multiple pavilions presenting their nations’ festive traditions and own unique twists on seasonal cheer. On December 18, Santa will join Expo 2020 Dubai mascots Rashid and Latifa to light the Christmas tree in Al Wasl Plaza, alongside attractions including the dome […]
Frédéric Fugen, a Red Bull wingsuit pilot, has flown the closest anyone has ever come to the Great Pyramids of Giza. The 42-year-old is a well-known skydiver, wingsuit pilot, and BASE jumper; having previously entered plane mid-air, a proximity flight through Lebanon, and manoeuvres above Mont Blanc. He has flown using his wingsuit, alongside former […]
DUBAI: Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai continue to see the awe-inspiring nightly Christmas shows at Al Wasl Plaza with stunning visuals and familiar festive tunes, the projections on the dome are turning the site into a festive spectacle. From snowflakes to snowmen, Christmas trees to giant toys, the shows bring the spirit of the season to […]
Set in the impossibly turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the islands of the Maldives have become a luxury vacation destination with few equals. But in between snorkeling the reefs, topping up your tan, and generally taking the word “relaxation” to new heights, there’s the key question of what to eat — and where. […]
UAE businessman Majid Al Futtaim has passed away. Al Futtaim’s death was announced on Friday. Al Futtaim founded Majid Al Futtaim Holding in 1992. It expanded across the Mideast with malls and other ventures. It also runs over 300 Carrefour supermarkets and hypermarkets across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Its showpiece mall, the Mall […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police held a sports day at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub for around 120 young students as part of the ‘Positive Initiative’ community programme. Under the patronage of His Excellency Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, the campaign aims to promote social harmony in residential neighbourhoods, with a […]
DUBAI: An initiative that creates bioplastics from seaweed farmed off coastal India has been announced as the winner of the Hack for Earth Awards at Expo 2020 Dubai’s UN Hub. The winning team, VarunaBlue, was awarded USD 10,000, a study visit to Stockholm to connect with the Swedish innovation ecosystem, and the Hack for Earth Award […]
ABU DHABI: A new comprehensive guide is set to give aspiring desert adventurers everything they need to know about safely exploring and experiencing Abu Dhabi’s incredible outdoor landscapes. The 35-page guide from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), entitled ‘Abu Dhabi Desert Guide,’ will assist desert-goers in exploring the […]
Lewis Hamilton was knighted, days after he narrowly missed out on a record eighth Formula One title. The 36-year-old was named in the New Year Honours list in December 2020 and received a knighthood from the Prince of Wales for his services to motorsport in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Published twice a year, […]
SHARJAH: Under the auspices of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 24th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, at the Sharjah Art Museum, organised by the Department of Culture. Upon […]
The Airbus A380 superjumbo holds a special place in many aviation fans’ hearts — and when the last of its kind made its final test flight, it returned that love with a message in the sky. The world’s largest passenger airliner made its last pre-delivery flight on December 13, taking off from Airbus’ facility at […]
