DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the Open-Call for the 13th edition of the Sikka Art & Design Festival, which will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, from 31st January to 9th February 2025 at Al Shindagha Historic […]
ABU DHABI: The number of tourists who visited Qasr Al Watan Library in the first half of 2024 rose to nearly 270,000, up from the 185,000 visitors recorded in the same period last year, marking a growth rate of 46 percent. The library, which is affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), is […]
DUBAI: The UAE is all set to celebrate Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day with a grand event in Dubai on 11th August. This special occasion will see the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE. Alongside them, diplomats and key figures […]
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem smashes men’s javelin Olympic record PARIS: In the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Arshad Nadeem delivered an impressive performance on his second attempt breaking the Olympic record. His throw was not only spectacular but also officially recorded, marking a significant achievement in the event. Neeraj Chopra, the defending […]
MAKHACHKALA: The chess world was stunned when a Russian chess champion, Amina Abakarova, was caught trying to poison her childhood rival. She allegedly covered her opponent’s chess pieces with mercury, a highly toxic substance, before a tournament in Makhachkala, southern Russia. Amina Abakarova, 43, is now facing possible imprisonment after security cameras captured her tampering […]
MADHYA PRADESH: A farmer in India and three others found a 16.10-carat diamond in a mine in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district on Tuesday, officials said. Dilip Mistry, the farmer who leased a piece of land in the Jaruapur area for excavation with his three friends, said he would use the money from the diamond’s auction […]
PARIS: Lately, many Olympic athletes have fallen sick after swimming in the Seine River, sparking concerns about the water quality. The Seine, flowing through the heart of Paris, is a famous landmark, but it might not be the healthiest place for a swim. The issue seems to be linked to the water quality. Despite efforts […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Radio Holland-Middle East to boost cooperation in scientific and technological areas, advancing the Smart Boat Project (Haddad). The MoU was signed by Major General Dr. Saleh Abdulla Murad, Director of the General Department of Human Resources for Dubai Police, and Patrick Campagnoli, Business Director […]
NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of Tourism has set up an information helpline in Arabic to help tourists from Arabic-speaking countries and to offer them assistance if they are in distress while travelling within India. This was stated by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the lower House of India’s Parliament, the […]
DUBAI: Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, highlighted the importance of connecting with students studying abroad and introducing initiatives to improve their skills. This aims to create a supportive educational environment that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing. His comments were made during the “Emirati Students in Australia” session, organised […]
Due to a recent far-right rampage in the UK, several countries, including UAE from the Middle East, India and Malaysia from Asia, and Nigeria from Africa, have issued travel warnings. They are concerned about potential further violence from extremists in the coming days. The UAE has warned that travellers might be at risk because of […]
