DUBAI: Emirates has announced its busiest and most successful year in baggage handling from April 2024 to March 2025. The airline managed over 2.8 million bags each month—an average of 100,000 daily—across 140 destinations worldwide. This marks a 3.7% increase over the previous year. Despite the growing numbers, Emirates maintained an impressive 99.9% success rate […]
Through strategic investments and bold innovation in key sectors, job creation, and global partnerships, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has created unforgettable experiences, driving Sharjah’s goal of becoming a positive force for the economy, people, and the planet. Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced AED 7.2 billion in investments across […]
SHARJAH: A pioneering study from the University of Sharjah and Burjeel Cancer Institute has found a potential new benefit for statins—commonly used to lower cholesterol. The research, in collaboration with global institutions including Harvard and Moffitt Cancer Center, suggests these medications may significantly improve survival for certain blood cancer patients. The study focused on individuals […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the final phase of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on the Bur Dubai side, marking a major milestone in improving Dubai’s road infrastructure. The final component involved opening the last bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection. This key structure now […]
ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Minister of Defence, visited Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi to assess operational readiness and inspect defence units. Received by senior military officials including the Minister of State for Defence Affairs and the UAE Air Force Commander, the […]
BARCELONA: More than 160,000 residents were ordered to stay indoors on Saturday after a fire at an industrial warehouse in Vilanova i la Geltru, near Barcelona, released a toxic chlorine cloud. The fire broke out at dawn in a facility storing pool cleaning products, prompting a large-scale emergency response from regional fire services. The Civil […]
UAE Eid travel trends 2025 show rising demand for longer trips, early planning, and bucket-list destinations across Europe and Asia. UAE: UAE Eid travel trends for 2025 reveal a significant shift in holiday preferences, according to musafir.com. With Eid Al Adha approaching, bookings are up 40% compared to 2024, as UAE residents seek longer, experience-rich […]
During Esports, leading digital content creators Abo Flah, Sultan Khalifa, Nasr Esports Academy, 6th_kage, Khaled Dego, Sonson. Platinum and AWYA will battle it out live for the coveted Play Beyond trophy. Fans will not just watch the action; they’ll have the chance to become part of it. Dubai: Unparalleled excitement, high-stakes battles, and fan-fuelled energy […]
UAE nurse recognition event by Burjeel Holdings gifts 10 nurses brand-new SUVs, Toyota RAV4, to honour excellence and dedication in healthcare before International Nurses Day, May 12th, 2025. Abu Dhabi: In a moving gesture ahead of International Nurses Day, UAE nurse recognition reached new heights as ten dedicated nurses from Burjeel Holdings were surprised with […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the suspension on Friday, citing national security as the primary reason. The decision was made after recent cross-border violence in Kashmir, including artillery […]
SEATTLE: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will close permanently by 2045, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates pledging to donate nearly all of his remaining wealth, worth over $100 billion, toward the cause. This accelerates the foundation’s original plan, which was to wind down operations two decades after Gates’s death. Founded in 2000, the foundation […]
