Abu Dhabi: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that the UAE University in Al Ain will host the Youth MMA Championship on February 24. The competition is open to boys and girls in the Youth C category (born in 2011 and 2012), Youth B category (born in 2009 and 2010), and […]
Washington: NASA is searching for volunteers to take part in an isolation experiment simulating what it would be like to be alone on Mars. The four volunteers selected will participate in the agency’s next simulated one-year Mars surface mission, which NASA says is designed to help them gather data for their plans to one day […]
Sharjah: Xposure 2024, happening from February 28th to March 5th, 2024, at Expo Centre Sharjah, is set to unveil an extraordinary collection of 2,500 limited edition and commercial prints worth AED22.4 million (US$ 6.1 million). This includes stunning works from iconic photographers like Joachim Schmeisser, Neil Leifer, and Charlie Hamilton James. The festival presents a […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s steadfast commitment to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip remains resolute through the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian aid operation, initiated under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a recent endeavor, the initiative delivered a significant aid package consisting of over 124,000 parcels containing […]
Sharjah: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah and head of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), led a meeting at the academy building in Sharjah’s University City. At the start, H.H. welcomed everyone, thanking them for their hard work, especially as the academy just graduated its first group of […]
Dubai: Gulfood 2024 in Dubai has brought together leaders from the food trade industry worldwide. From February 19th to 23rd, 2024, they’re exchanging ideas, making new connections, and finding fresh business opportunities. With 5,500 exhibitors and visitors from 190 countries, Dubai Gulfood is setting the pace for the trade industry’s future. It’s the biggest annual […]
With applications now open for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024, 25-year-old Nhial Deng, who has helped thousands of refugees, says UAE students deserve to be recognized for their tireless work to build a better tomorrow. Global: The 25-year-old South Sudanese refugee Nhial Deng, who last year won the $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize, has […]
Dubai’s Healthcare Sector Witnesses Extraordinary Growth in Healthcare Facilities and Workforce Dubai: Dubai’s healthcare sector has experienced remarkable growth in its facilities and workforce over the past five years, from 2019 to 2023, reflecting the rapid expansion of this sector, which is considered to be one of the most advanced and progressive sectors. Recent statistics […]
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has revealed why he takes a long bath a day before the release of his every film. The 58-year-old actor spoke about this ritual before his films’ release recently at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Shah Rukh said that the long bath ritual and bath-salt dips are ‘deeply […]
A reported 45% of UAE residents have not yet started saving for retirement About 3.5 billion adults worldwide lack an understanding of basic financial concepts Global data shows that only 35% of men and 30% are women are financially literate Dubai: Global data shows that 35% of men, and 30% of women, are financially literate; […]
Kuwait: In observance of Ramadan, Kuwait authorities have announced reduced working hours for certain employees, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting its workforce during this sacred period. Throughout Ramadan, female employees will enjoy four-hour workdays, with two 15-minute grace periods for added flexibility. These grace periods allow for a slight delay in arrival or early […]
