BEIJING: Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of ADNOC, recently visited China to discuss boosting cooperation and growing ties between the two nations, UAE and China. This visit follows a successful state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to China in […]
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) in Saudi Arabia has shared some thrilling news! Four cheetah cubs were recently born as part of their Cheetah Conservation Program, coinciding with the launch of their new National Cheetah Conservation Strategy. This event marks a major milestone for cheetah conservation in the region. This strategy is a […]
ABU DHABI: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, stated that the UAE believes lasting peace and stability in the region can only come from a fair and sustainable solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This involves a political path to a two-state solution, creating an independent Palestinian state living peacefully beside […]
Director: Shawn LevyCast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Jin FavreauWhere: In theatres. This film is a cinematic bromance that unfolds like a comic book fever dream. Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine team up in a crossover event that defies all conventional superhero narratives, under the direction of Shawn Levy. With […]
DUBAI: The Sustainable City – Dubai, the region’s first fully sustainable community, has started a new pilot project with delivery robots. In collaboration with Dubai Future Labs and Lyve Global, this project will see three autonomous robots begin delivering goods within the community this month. These robots will serve all restaurants and shops in the […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE celebrates July 26 as International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, recognising the crucial role mangroves play in keeping our planet healthy. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, highlighted their importance. Mangroves offer many benefits: they boost biodiversity, act as […]
RIO DE JANEIRO: Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, the UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has once again pledged the UAE’s support for sustainable finance and climate action. He talked about working with Brazil, the current G20 chair, to meet climate finance goals. Al Hussaini stressed that finance is essential for climate action. He shared […]
NEW DELHI: Nine people were killed, and hundreds evacuated to safety on Wednesday as torrential rain continued to lash various parts of Gujarat state in India. According to a statement issued by the government, 74 districts of the state have received more than 500 mm of rainfall. It added that 4,238 people were relocated, and […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s economy is doing really well, with growth in many key areas. In the first three months of 2024, Dubai’s GDP grew by 3.2%, reaching AED 115 billion. This is thanks to improvements in several important sectors. The transportation and storage sector, and the financial and insurance sectors both grew by 5.6%. The trade […]
DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), shared that DEWA has now installed over one million smart water meters across Dubai. By June 2024, every water meter in the city is smart, meeting top international standards. Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s work to improve its smart systems […]
DUBAI: In the first half of 2024, Dubai Municipality saw a total of 16,391,748 visitors to its parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. This is a big jump of 1.3 million visitors compared to last year. Residential parks in Dubai attracted 10,613,996 visitors. The five major parks drew 3,146,480 visitors in total. Here’s a breakdown: Al-Mamzar […]
