The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) proudly announced that its state-of-the-art marine research vessel, Jaywun, has won the prestigious Work Boat World Award for Best Large Research Vessel for 2023. This marks the first time a Middle Eastern vessel has achieved such recognition from Baird Maritime, a leading maritime publishing authority. The Work Boat […]
Four California residents have been charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging fake bear attacks on luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes, to collect insurance payouts. The suspects, identified as Ruben Tamrazian, 26, Ararat Chirkinian, 39, Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, and Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, reportedly fabricated claims about a wild bear causing extensive damage […]
LONDON: A recent study reveals that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, nearly double previous estimates. The research, published in The Lancet, shows that in 2022, approximately 828 million adults aged 18 and older had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Notably, among adults aged over 30, 445 million—59%—were not receiving necessary treatment. The […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the third edition of the Dubai Festival for Youth Music, an exciting platform aimed at discovering, nurturing, and empowering young talent in the musical arts. Set for November 20 at the Etihad Museum, the festival will bring together over 85 skilled young artists from across the […]
DUBAI: Marking the 7th anniversary of their partnership, Emirates airline and flydubai announced a significant milestone: together, they’ve operated over 1.5 million flights since 2017, transporting more than 19 million passengers. This figure represents a passenger base equivalent to the combined populations of Paris and New York City, highlighting the vast reach and popularity of […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) inaugurated the “I am at Sharjah Museums” exhibition at Bait Al Naboodah, celebrating the work of talented students who participated in a competition launched to inspire young artists. The competition encouraged students to express their perspectives on Sharjah’s rich cultural heritage through photography. Sharjah announces full events programme for […]
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, recently met Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp. (formerly Twitter), at The Executive Office in Emirates Towers, Dubai. This meeting signals Dubai’s strong commitment to collaborating with global tech leaders as part of its vision to position itself as a top innovation […]
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 31st edition of the Jewellery & Watch Show Abu Dhabi (JWS) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. He toured the exhibition, meeting key exhibitors, exploring various pavilions, and viewing the latest jewellery and watch designs. He also engaged with participants in […]
NEW DELHI: India will witness a massive 4,800,000 weddings this November and December, marking the peak of the wedding season, as per predictions of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). This period is expected to bring in an approximately $7.23 billion (IRS 6 lakh crore) in business, with retailers gearing up for a significant […]
TOKYO: A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a temporary suspension due to an instrument problem, the plant operator said. According to Kyodo News, in late October, the Onagawa plant’s No. 2 unit became the first reactor to operate in eastern Japan since the […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Union Day Celebrations Committee has announced an extensive schedule for the UAE’s 53rd National Day, honouring the nation’s unity, resilience, and achievements. Running from November 21 to December 2, the festivities span cultural, educational, and entertainment events across Sharjah’s key sites, reflecting UAE’s heritage and the commitment to progress. Also read: Ambulance […]
