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 […]
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 […]
LONDON: More than 400.25 million people have been reported to be infected by the coronavirus globally, and 6,136,871 have died, according to a Reuters tally on Thursday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in December 2019.
ABU DHABI: During the UAE Government’s media briefing on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the gradual lifting of the restrictions on activities and events capacities in the UAE. Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the Official Spokesperson of the UAE Health Sector, […]
A New York-based hygienist Avalene about dental tips and facts recently posted about what can happen when you eat ice. She persuaded people not too much on chunks of ice, explaining how there are risks involved. Avalene said, “When you eat ice, you risk cracking and chipping your teeth. Please do not eat ice.” According […]
We all know the feeling once we’ve woke up when we look at the mirror, and our face seems scarily different to when we went to sleep. Your eyes, the face looks puffy, skin is full of wrinkles and despite your night of rest, you look oddly tired. But why does this happen so regularly? […]
Dubai: Ever had your makeup done at 250m in the sky? Have the ultimate girly fun in the clouds at Ain Dubai, by Dubai Holding, where top makeup artists from Fenty Beauty are giving an exclusive sneak peek at Rihanna’s brand-new, refillable lipstick collection ‘ICON’ from February 8 to 14 for a unique beauty experience. […]
Having trouble sleeping at night? Here’s a simple hack that you can try, and it’s one that’s effortless. As per ‘Sleep Geek’ James Wilson, the key to sleeping quickly is making sure you’re relaxing for the hour or so before you hit the hay. Of course, we’ve all heard this one before, but he’s got […]
DUBAI: India celebrated the Basant Panchami festival, which marks the arrival of spring, with a concert by folk singer, Malini Awasthi at Expo 2020’s Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre. The two-hour-long musical event was characterised by melodious songs, with the tabla – twin hand drums – keeping the tempo, accompanied by a six-member ensemble. A gold medalist in Hindustani classical music from Bhatkhande […]
DUBAI: There is nothing like ending off a meal with a sweet treat, or simply having one to refresh and refuel. Expo 2020 Dubai has plenty of options to satisfy any sweet tooth. Treat your children, or yourself, with a selection of affordable cakes, cookies and sweet snacks from around the world. Here are 10 delectable […]
DUBAI: In the latest series of live art experiences at Talabat Kitchen, held in collaboration with Dubai Culture, Emirati artist Diaa Allam added a uniquely local twist to Talabat’s growing collection of motorbike helmets turned into works of art, now on display at Expo 2020 Dubai. Allam, who is famed in the region for his […]
