DUBAI: The Dubai CrossFit Championship, one of the most anticipated events in the international sports calendar, is set to take place from December 16 to 18 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Supported by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), this year’s Dubai CrossFit Championship will bring 40 of the world’s biggest CrossFit stars to […]
DUBAI: RTA’s digital maturity scored 3.2 out of 5 in 2020, which was 0.5 higher than the 2.7 score achieved in 2019. This reflects an 18.5 percent improvement on the approved five levels, which are: setting a digital vision, developing digital enablers, adopting digital capabilities, introducing digital business models, and achieving digital leadership and sustainability. […]
Engineers in China are working on a super-fast hypersonic plane that will be able to fly passengers anywhere in the world within an hour. A research team has tested a prototype of a hypersonic engine, which they hope will eventually power a 45-metre long plane capable of carrying up to 10 passengers at incredibly high […]
A £15 million (AED 73m) mansion has been named Rightmove’s most-viewed property of the year, boasting such luxury features as an equestrian centre, private gym, and cinema room. According to the site’s annual report, a five-bedroom house in Chigwell, Essex, has been viewed the most this year — despite its sizeable price tag. Some people […]
Dubai: The Dubai Police Security Inspection Unit K9 showcased their highly-skilled dogs during a demonstration at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Attracting a crowd of onlookers, the contraband-detecting canines performed a series of obedience tasks. The event highlighted the professionalism of the Dubai Police in training the animals to follow their instructions. Major Salah Al Mazrouei, Director […]
DUBAI: An alarm to keep dolphins at a safe distance from fishing nets, a device to help parents decrypt baby talk, a solar-panelled plant grower, a robot that eases the stress of travelling, and water-saving contraptions — all across the UAE, young minds are making huge strides in the fields of science and technology to help […]
DUBAI: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, has announced that Dubai reduced its carbon emissions by 33% in 2020, exceeding the target of the Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021 by more than double. The Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 16% by 2021. This […]
As the world faces up climate change, short-haul flights look increasingly unattractive to many travelers. The flygskam (flight shame) phenomenon that started in Scandinavia is already inspiring many travelers to reduce their reliance on airlines. Until someone proves otherwise, high-speed rail is the most effective alternative to air travel for journeys of up to 1,100 […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the start of civil site works for the infrastructure of the operation of the Electric Scooter in preparation for the launch of Phase I of the project, which would cover 10 Dubai districts and start operation in the first quarter of 2022. The step responds to the […]
Dubai announced that it has achieved the objectives of its strategy launched in 2018 to become the world’s first paperless government. All internal and external transactions and procedures in the Government of Dubai are now 100% digital and managed from a comprehensive digital government services platform. “The achievement of this target marks the beginning of […]
After a difficult year, it would certainly be nice to find a stash of gold coins worth more than $300,000 (AED 1m) in the walls of a house or a rare dish worth $1.7 million (AED 6M) tucked away in a drawer. We’re often drawn to rare finds in unexpected places, as well as history-making […]
