As the interest in Veganuary continues to grow globally, Emirates is responding to a 40% increase in customer demand for plant-based meals. In 2024, the airline plans to introduce a variety of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges, expanding its existing ‘vegan vault’ containing over 300 curated plant-based recipes. Emirates’ Vegan Culinary Highlights: The […]
Dubai: Dubai real estate market recorded 477 sales realty transactions worth AED1.66 billion, in addition to 129 mortgage deals of AED430.56 million, and 20 gift deals amounting to AED60.74 million on Monday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 431 villas and apartments worth AED983.33 million, and 46 land plots worth […]
Al Ain Zoo has welcomed an impressive 575 new births between January and November 2023, with a particular focus on ungulates (large mammals with hooves eg. zebra, deer, giraffe, rhinocerous, etc.). These newborns are part of the zoo’s natural breeding programs aimed at preserving endangered species while maintaining high health standards. Mohammad Yousef Al Faqeer, […]
The Dubai Police Women’s Team is all set for the 2024 Emirates Tactical Teams Challenge happening from February 3rd to 7th at the Al Ruwayyah training facility. This follows their success in the previous year’s challenge. During their first appearance in the 2023 UAE SWAT Challenge, the Dubai Police All-women team secured an impressive tenth […]
The United Nations had officially designated the year 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. This prestigious recognition underscores the significance of camelids, encompassing camels and llamas, in various spheres of human existence and the broader ecosystem. Camels, renowned for their resilience and adaptability to diverse climates, play pivotal roles in agriculture, transportation, and cultural […]
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has taken a significant step toward achieving Emiratisation goals by initiating efforts to involve more Emiratis in the workforce. This move is focused on over 12,000 private companies in the United Arab Emirates with employee strength ranging from 20 to 49. Emiratisation is a national initiative aimed […]
Beijing: Beijing has been designated as the “National Forest City” by China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration due to its consistent efforts in increasing forest coverage. The city’s forest coverage rate has risen from 38.6 percent in 2012 to 44.8 percent presently, Xinhua reported. The city boasts 2,088 species of vascular plants and 608 species […]
Dubai: RTA is improving Umm Suqeim Street to keep up with the city’s growth and meet the needs of its residents. The project, which costs AED 332 million, extends from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This initiative is part of the vision of His Highness […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, met with people who were on a 12-day camel trek across the UAE desert. They started in Abu Dhabi and ended in Dubai, going through different places. This event is organized every year by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, and this was the 10th time. […]
Abu Dhabi: In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has announced its participation in developing a module on Nasa’s Lunar Gateway Station alongside the USA, […]
Dubai: In a concerted effort to promote AYUSH medical practices to combat chronic diseases globally, a three-day conference is organized in Dubai by Science India Forum, with the support of the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India. Titled as ‘2nd International AYUSH Conference & Exhibition 2023’, this conference aims to showcase AYUSH as a trusted […]
