ABU DHABI: The UAE has launched the fifth season of its highly anticipated World’s Coolest Winter campaign, this time focusing on green tourism. Announced by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, the campaign promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging visits to farms, nature reserves, and eco-friendly destinations […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in partnership with the National CSR Fund (MAJRA), hosted a workshop aimed at promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the private sector. The event, themed “Impact Labs,” focused on encouraging businesses to embrace CSR initiatives that align with the UAE’s sustainable development goals. Held at the […]
DUBAI: The Hatta Winter Festival 2024 is set to captivate visitors with 40 days of creative events, adventure, and fitness activities. Organised by Brand Dubai, the festival aims to showcase Hatta’s natural beauty, foster creative collaboration, and offer unique outdoor experiences from December 13, 2024, to January 22, 2025. A key highlight of Dubai’s winter […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s payments sector is on track for major expansion, with revenues projected to hit $27.3 billion by 2028, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Payments Report 2024. This marks a 45% rise from $18.8 billion in 2023, fuelled by the country’s digital transformation and strategic investments in financial technology. BCG’s report, […]
DUBAI: The Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard, in collaboration with the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC, hosted the inaugural International AI Conference at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The event brought together global leaders, academics, and innovators to discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence (AI). During a […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening of the 8th edition of the Desert Theatre Festival on Friday. The event, held in the Al Khohaif area, will continue until December 17. The festival features a blend of traditional and contemporary theatrical performances […]
NANJING: Chinese scientists from China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) have made a groundbreaking discovery about how bacteria resist phage infections. This new finding reveals an antiviral mechanism that could guide future drug development. Phages are viruses that target bacteria, but bacteria have evolved various mechanisms to protect themselves against these infections. Previous studies showed that infected […]
DUBAI: The 11th edition of the Camel Trek UAE is currently underway, with 33 participants from 17 countries taking part in a 13-day journey across the vast deserts of the UAE. The trek began on December 9 from the heart of the Empty Quarter desert, and the participants are now crossing the shifting sands of […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with TruKKer to launch Logisty, a groundbreaking digital logistics platform designed to revolutionise commercial transport services in Dubai. The digital logistics platform offers on-demand booking, real-time tracking, and seamless freight management, connecting businesses and customers with reliable transport services. This initiative plays a key role in […]
DUBAI: The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has launched the Talent Development Forum, a new initiative to nurture the creative abilities of gifted students and involve their parents in the process. This interactive event is designed to provide students and parents with direct access to experts in talent development, […]
Dubai: Anupam Kher, a prolific actor with over 540 films to his credit, recently shared insights into his approach to acting and life. In a statement, he emphasised that he doesn’t let the extensive weight of his filmography affect him personally. Kher explained that he views each project as a fresh opportunity to reinvent himself […]
