Dubai expanded green spaces with 216,500 trees in 2024, promoting sustainability and enhancing urban aesthetics. DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has achieved a major milestone in 2024 by planting 216,500 new trees, a 17% increase in green spaces compared to the previous year. This remarkable achievement reflects an average of 600 trees planted daily, significantly enhancing the […]
NEW DELHI: India’s rise in the frozen French fry industry is a tale of transformation. Once a major importer, the country has emerged as a leading exporter, shipping 135,877 tonnes in 2023-24. This success stems from contract farming, innovative techniques, and cultivating processing-grade potatoes suited for global markets. Exports have surged, with 106,506 tonnes shipped […]
Japan may join NASA’s space telescope project, contributing technology to detect Earth-like planets and extraterrestrial life. TOKYO: Japan is considering joining NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory initiative, a mission to detect Earth-like planets and search for extraterrestrial life. This collaborative effort would allow Japan to provide advanced technology while gaining access to key research opportunities. The […]
UAE’s Year of Community 2025 promotes unity, cultural heritage, and progress, fostering collaboration and inclusivity nationwide. ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2025 as the Year of Community under the slogan Hand in Hand. This national initiative reflects the UAE’s vision to strengthen unity and empower communities. The […]
Sharjah Creative Quarter nurtures talents, promotes design industries, and inspires creativity across fashion and innovation sectors. SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has issued an Emiri Decree establishing the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), a specialised hub for innovation and design. Fully owned by the Sharjah government, this new initiative aims to […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has unveiled an exciting update to its visa system in 2025, rolling out a multi-entry visa designed for those wishing to visit relatives and friends living in the country. This new visa, part of the UAE’s drive to boost accessibility and strengthen social connections, offers enhanced flexibility for visitors from all […]
India Offering $1 Million Prize to Anyone Who Can Decipher a 5,300-year-old Script Stumping Experts Fancy making history and a cool million? Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, is offering a $1 million reward to anyone who can crack the code of a 5,300-year-old mystery: the undeciphered Indus Valley script. Let’s unravel the details. […]
DUBAI: Dubai is taking a giant leap towards innovation with the launch of the Crypto Tower, a futuristic 17-storey development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). This landmark project, spearheaded by DMCC in collaboration with REIT Development, is designed to support the booming blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi), and Web3 industries, further enhancing Dubai’s global leadership in […]
PARIS: The Louvre Museum has unveiled its first-ever fashion exhibition, “Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion in Dialogue,” aiming to captivate younger audiences and expand its cultural influence. Running until July 21, 2025, this pioneering showcase intertwines haute couture and decorative arts, spotlighting 65 garments and 30 accessories from legendary fashion houses. For the first time, […]
CALIFORNIA: Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest up to $65 billion this year to expand its AI infrastructure, a move aimed at staying ahead in the competitive AI race against OpenAI and Google. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the investment would fund a 2-gigawatt data centre, large enough to cover a significant portion of […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex at Zayed Sports City is a distinguished hub that has played a pivotal role in popularising tennis across the UAE. Renowned for hosting top-tier players and events, it underscores Abu Dhabi’s position as a global sporting destination with year-round international tournaments. Established in 2004, the complex features […]
