Tokyo: Egg prices are soaring in Japan as the current avian flu season sees a record 16 million birds marked for culling, with at least 80 cases reported at poultry firms in 26 of the country’s 47 prefectures. Kyodo News quoted the Japanese agriculture ministry as saying that egg-laying hens make up more than 90 […]
Bejing: A group of Chinese material scientists created a biodegradable and recyclable form of glass with a minimal environmental footprint, which may contribute to the sustainable economy if commercialised in the future. According to the Chinese News Agency, Xinhua, Glass is essential to human life, but the widespread use of non-biodegradable glass that cannot be […]
Qatar: TOD has announced a socially media focussed Ramadan logo competition to engage regional talent and celebrate culture. Competitors 18 years and above throughout MENA, including arts and graphic design university students across the region are being encouraged to submit a Ramadan-themed TOD logo that reflects what the Holy month means to them through a […]
Dubai: The General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have successfully carried out joint awareness campaigns for bicycle and electric scooter users, reaching over 1,585 individuals. The initiative took place at popular locations such as Kite Beach and Jumeirah Beach. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of […]
THRYVE™ factory, located in the Dubai Industrial City, will catalyse the move towards a more sustainable food chain in the Middle East, and help advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals New factory’s products cater to 30% of the GCC population, stimulating the development of the regional market for plant-based food products Facility contributes to […]
Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the launch of “A Call With Space,” an exclusive event featuring Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, which will be held across the UAE. As part of the roadshow, the public will have the opportunity to interact live with Sultan, who is currently on the International Space […]
Dubai: DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business released the new DHL Global Connectedness Index 2022, an in-depth report on the state of globalization and its prospects. Analyzing data from 171 countries and territories, it reveals how flows of trade, people, capital, and information move around the world. The report shows that international […]
Dubai: As per the plan, Al Futtaim will launch 10 different models of BYD e-vehicles in the next 3 years, which will be affordable and fast charging. In an unprecedented move, the UAE’s leading diversified business group, Al-Futtaim laid down a strong marker in the country’s green mobility landscape through significant announcements made at their […]
Dubai: Emirates Draw MEGA7’s 76th edition ended on a high note with the new gameplay format that proved to be a game-changer. Rizwan Iftikhar was among the lucky winners of the upgraded MEGA7, having matched 6 out of 7 numbers, missing out on the life-changing AED 100 million by just one number. He shared his […]
Dubai: In an announcement that reflects the UAE’s growing global status, the World Economic Forum (WEF) named His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, in its Young Global Leaders Class of 2023. WEF’s new Young Global Leaders […]
Dubai: Shared electric scooters in Dubai made about one million trips in 2022, and in the process, they doubled the number recorded in 2021, which amounted to 500,000 trips, all without sustaining fatalities or severe injuries. The shared e-scooter rental service is thriving and has become quite popular recently, as e-scooters are shaping up as […]
