Dubai: With only a few days remaining in this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the final weekend offers residents and visitors the last chance to witness exclusive dazzling spectacles, mesmerising sights, and unforgettable moments before DSF’s grand finale on 12 January. From dazzling sky spectacles to vibrant light installations, out-of-this-world free-to-watch visual experiences have transformed […]
DUBAI: Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk as he crossed the distance between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. This came as part of the third edition of 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creator economy. Organised by the UAE Government […]
Dubai: The DP World ILT20 launched in spectacular fashion at the Dubai International Stadium today. The star-studded trio of Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Sonam Bajwa headlined a blockbuster opening ceremony as fans packed the iconic ‘Ring of Fire’ for the double-entertainment offer – opening ceremony and the tournament opener – for the […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s vibrant festival season has become the highlight of its winter tourism, drawing millions of visitors with diverse cultural, entertainment, and heritage experiences. These festivals reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for tourism, connecting cultures and traditions. The Sheikh Zayed Festival stands out with over 6,000 activities, 1,000 public shows, […]
ABU DHABI: Liwa Sports Club has announced plans to enter the Guinness World Records, aiming to register Liwa Caravan Parks as the world’s largest serviced caravan parking area. This follows the success of the Liwa International Festival, which concluded on January 4 at Moreeb Dune. Since opening in 2018 during the festival, the parks have […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that 23,960 drones have been registered nationwide following the lifting of the personal drone ban. This includes 93 companies and 270 individuals registered via the UAE Drones Unified Platform, a hub for drone regulation and operations. During a press conference, officials highlighted the platform’s role […]
GENEVA: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reported future job trends that 22% of current jobs will experience disruption by 2030, with significant shifts in the global workforce. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, trends released Tuesday, 170 million new jobs are expected to emerge, while 92 million roles will be displaced, resulting […]
LOS ANGELES: Raging wildfires surrounding the city spread to the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, intensifying an already dire situation. At least five people have died, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed as firefighting efforts struggle against relentless conditions. The fires, now numbering six across Los Angeles County, have forced over 100,000 residents to evacuate. […]
BEIJING: A team of researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled an innovative nanofiltration membrane designed to address the challenges of treating high-salinity wastewater. Published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the study highlights a mixed-charge nanofiltration membrane featuring a horizontal charge distribution. This unique structure […]
DUBAI: The private school sector in Dubai is thriving, with a 6% increase in student enrolment during the 2024-25 academic year. A total of 387,441 students are now attending 227 private schools, according to data from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The opening of ten new private schools this year highlights Dubai’s commitment […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a government-backed non-banking financial institution, has announced plans to establish two groundbreaking subsidiaries to accelerate India’s green energy transition. One subsidiary will focus on promoting Green Hydrogen and the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment, supported by foreign currency financing. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s […]
