DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai is rapidly approaching its half-way point, and with only 100 days to go, what are the top 10 not-to-be missed experiences? Make the most of the season at Expo, with the site currently resembling a festive wonderland, keeping you occupied with incredible shows and activities over Christmas and New Year. Check […]
When you think of an engagement ring, what do you picture? Perhaps a sparkling solitaire stone, or a halo of smaller gems encircling a central jewel. No matter the style, you’re likely imagining white diamonds, which have been the reigning symbols of marital commitment for over a century. But within the past decade, traditions surrounding […]
While many of the world’s most popular tourist destinations are expected to reopen for travelers in 2022, there are still some places that will be off-limits. Some of these iconic spots are undergoing construction or upgrades that will make them even better when they do reopen, while others are doing the tourism equivalent of sailing […]
The countdown to the year’s biggest countdown has already begun. If you don’t have Dec. 31 plans and want to get out, be ready for new year’s biggest party bash at Ras Al Khaimah with the live concert of Guru Randhawa and RAK’s amazing firework. The Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Eve Organizing Committee, TruckersUAE, […]
ABU DHABI: All federal government employees and the public seeking federal government services nationwide are required to follow the Green Pass Protocol on Alhosn app effective January 3, 2022, to have access to federal entities, with entry to these departments to be confined to the individuals who have received two doses of UAE-approved COVID-19 vaccines […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started providing its smart services on Amazon Alexa in Arabic, becoming the first government utility in the world to do this. Customers can now review their monthly bills in Arabic, check past statements, details of electricity and water consumption, their carbon footprint, as well as connect their […]
DUBAI: The 108th Open Auction for Distinctive Vehicle Number Plates held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City on December 18 has raised AED36.548 million. The number Q 22 achieved the highest price value, as this number was sold for AED 5,000,000 followed by the number Z 31 […]
DUBAI: The one millionth Expo 2020 Dubai Passport was purchased recently by Egyptian visitor Islam Fadi, a resident of Dubai for the past seven years. Fadi, who bought the passport within one hour of arriving onsite for his first visit with his family, was excited to experience everything the Expo site has to offer and intends […]
The Stanford students heard the sadness in their friend’s voice when he shared the news. “Guys, I had to quit my job.” To them, it didn’t make sense. He was fluent in English and Spanish, extremely friendly and an expert in systems engineering. Why hadn’t he been able to hold down a call center job? […]
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 […]
