Elon Musk could be a trillionaire in 3 years; India’s Gautam Adani to join Tesla boss by 2028, says report In another potential number dwarfing number that will come to pass soon, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, could be the first ever trillionaire in the world. In the capitalist world, the one with capital […]
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) UAE has announced that Sunday, September 15, 2024 (12th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1446H), will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the Prophet’s birthday. 15 September: Public holiday for federal employees to mark Prophet’s Birthday This decision is in line with the […]
ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, recently visited Mahatma Gandhi’s shrine and planted saplings at the Raj Ghat memorial in New Delhi, India. During his visit, Sheikh Khaled observed a one-minute silence and laid a wreath of flowers at Gandhi’s shrine to honour the father […]
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen – eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader – has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home. The cause was […]
ABU DHABI: Mira Aerospace, a leader in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, has announced a successful series of test flights in the UAE. This company is a joint venture between Bayanat, known for its AI-powered geospatial analytics, and UAVOS, a US-based developer of advanced unmanned systems. The test flights, which took off from Abu […]
NEW DELHI: India has announced its largest wind energy project to date, aiming to power 3 million households. This ambitious project, led by NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a government-owned entity, is set to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy capacity. NGEL has partnered with Suzlon Group to develop a 1,166-megawatt (MW) wind energy project. […]
DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and SriLankan Airlines have today announced an interline agreement, effective from 9th September, 2024, offering expanded travel opportunities between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and beyond on select routes within the carriers’ networks. This agreement will provide flydubai passengers access to 16 destinations on SriLankan’s network across Southern and East Asia, […]
ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Droupadi Murmu, President of India, to discuss the enduring friendship and cooperation between the UAE and India. The meeting took place during a reception hosted by President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where she warmly […]
ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the largest 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 concluded successfully at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. Organised by ADNEC Group in partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, this edition marked the largest in the event’s history, solidifying its status […]
New research suggests that volcanoes were still active on the moon when dinosaurs roamed Earth. This finding comes from three tiny glass beads collected from the moon’s surface by the Chinese Chang’e 5 mission in 2020. The chemical analysis of these beads shows that lunar volcanoes may have erupted as recently as 120 million years […]
DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has completed a major beautification and greening project at the intersection of Airport Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This initiative is part of Dubai’s broader effort to enhance its visual appeal and reinforce its reputation as a top global tourist destination. The new green space at this key intersection, a […]
