SHARJAH: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has launched the “Read You’re in Sharjah” campaign, implemented by Menassah Distribution Company. The initiative aims to foster a culture of reading across society and solidify Sharjah’s reputation as the cultural capital of the Arab world. Inspired by […]
DUBAI: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is all set for its 76th Online Auction, offering 350 premium number plates for private vehicles. These plates include 3, 4, and 5-digit combinations with unique codes such as A, B, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, […]
DUBAI: Dubai South, the expansive development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has announced the successful completion of the initial stage of autonomous vehicle trials in collaboration with Evocargo. These trials took place within a designated area of the Dubai South Logistics District. Evocargo conducted rigorous checks and validations on its unmanned electric truck, […]
ABU DHABI: The ADNEC Group has announced that tickets for the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 are now available online, marking the start of preparations for the largest edition of the exhibition yet. Scheduled to take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 31st August to 8th September 2024, ADIHEX […]
Scientists have uncovered a fascinating clue about a mysterious collapse of a Stone Age population that happened around 5,000 years ago, thanks to ancient DNA. This discovery sheds light on why some ancient civilizations suddenly disappeared. Researchers collected DNA samples from ancient human remains found across Europe and Asia. They analyzed these samples to understand […]
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has made a significant oil and gas discovery in the Al-Nokhatha field, located east of Failaka Island, as announced recently. According to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), this newly found field is estimated to hold approximately 2.1 billion barrels of light oil and 5.1 trillion cubic feet of gas, which […]
Amazon has officially launched its AI-powered shopping chatbot assistant, named “Rufus,” to all U.S. customers through the Amazon mobile app, the company announced on Friday. Rufus resides at the bottom right of the app’s main navigation bar, offering help with product searches, comparisons, and personalized recommendations. Initially tested in beta with select U.S. customers, Rufus […]
Dozens of Indian farm workers have been rescued from harsh working conditions akin to slavery in northern Italy, according to police reports. These 33 workers were promised jobs and a better future by two Indian nationals, only to find themselves trapped in gruelling labour. Allegedly forced to work over 10 hours daily, seven days a […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Group to install air-to-water dispensers at rest areas for delivery riders. The initiative, part of Phase I, aims to enhance the safety and well-being of these drivers. Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency, and Ali Al-Abdullah, Managing Director […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recently met with the team from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) at the Union House in Dubai for the MBZ-SAT launch preparations. The gathering included His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin […]
ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, sees young people as the heart of progress and growth. They believe strongly in empowering youth by giving them the tools they need through education and training, while also nurturing their values and providing platforms […]
