SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced the resumption of its direct flights from Sharjah to Beirut, Lebanon. Starting December 18, the airline will operate daily non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. This move aims to strengthen connectivity between the UAE and Lebanon, […]
SHARJAH: The fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival kicks off tomorrow, December 12, at Al Majaz Amphitheatre. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the festival will run from December 12 to 15, operating daily from 16:00 to 22:00. With the slogan “Shining with Events”, this year’s festival follows a unique forest adventure theme, […]
HATTA: Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Hatta Winter initiative launched today. This event, running from December 13, 2024, to January 22, 2025, aims to position Hatta as a top winter destination. Organised by Brand Dubai under the supervision of the Supreme Committee for Hatta Development, the […]
USA/Netherlands: A new study published in the journal Chemosphere reveals that toxic brominated fire retardants (BFRs) are present in everyday household products made from recycled black plastics. These chemicals, commonly used to strengthen plastics in electronics, have found their way into kitchen utensils, food trays, and even children’s toys. According to researchers from the US […]
DUBAI: Emirates airline is gearing up for its busiest festive season yet, with record passenger numbers expected throughout December. The airline has urged travellers to plan their journeys early as daily departure figures have surged by nearly 20% compared to last year. In 2023, more than 75,000 passengers departed daily from Dubai International Airport. This […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has launched the much-anticipated Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2024. Running until January 19, 2025, the 43-day extravaganza aims to position Sharjah as a premier shopping destination in the region. The event features massive discounts, exciting entertainment, and cultural activities across the emirate’s cities and regions, including Sharjah’s […]
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has shattered global box office records, delivering the biggest worldwide opening weekend collections for an Indian film. With a phenomenal $92.5 million debut worldwide, it became the highest-earning Indian film release of the weekend worldwide. In just four days, the film entered the prestigious 500 crore club, making it […]
AL DHAFRA: The Al Dhafra Book Festival is all set to return from December 9 to 15 at Madinat Zayed Public Park, promising an exciting celebration of culture, literature, and heritage. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this year’s edition has […]
ABU DHABI: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomed 82,053 visitors during the 53rd Eid Al Etihad holiday, recording a 7% increase from last year. The peak day was December 1, 2024, with 23,932 visitors. A top cultural and tourist destination, the mosque offered an engaging Eid experience. Visitors explored “Souq Al Jami” and outdoor kiosks, […]
ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has been named World’s Most Beautiful Airport at the prestigious Prix Versailles awards, recognising its exceptional architectural design in the Airports category. The announcement, made at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris, coincided with AUH’s first anniversary and the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations. In just a year of operation, […]
SHARJAH: The 8th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) is set to take place on February 1-2, 2025, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), the two-day event will host keynote speeches, workshops, and activities across 10 themed zones and five stages. With the theme […]
