Geneva: Countries should consider giving a second Covid-19 vaccine booster to the elderly, pregnant women, health workers, people with weaker immune systems and those at higher risk of severe disease, as per World Health Organization (WHO) experts. Most Covid-19 vaccines consist of a primary series of two doses, with a first booster administered some four […]
UAE: The 51-year-old country, the United Arab Emirates, which did not even have a special identity in the sports arena on the world stage till a few years ago, has emerged as a world-class sports venue in the last few years, to everyone’s surprise. The country has proved its mettle on the global stage in […]
San Francisco: With an aim to enhance user experience, Instagram has announced that it is rolling out new features and updates to Reels, including cross-posting from Instagram to Facebook. On the microblogging site Twitter, the photo-sharing platform’s head Adam Mosseri announced the new Reels updates. “We are launching a few new Reels features to make it […]
Dubai: A twisted knee or a tear in the ligament, nothing could stop Jayesh Makwana, a 38-year-old athlete based in Dubai. Two weeks after undergoing an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, he has shown remarkable recovery and is preparing himself for a 300-km cycling event in November. Jayesh, who has been participating in cycling and running […]
California: A monkey has caused a massive amount of confusion at a California zoo after police rocked up to respond to a 911 emergency call, zookeepers, along with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, now believe it was a cheeky monkey named Route that placed the call. Police dispatchers received a call that eventually […]
Dubai: Heading the coordinating meeting of the Dubai Events Security Committee (ESC), Brigadier Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, Acting Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs in Dubai Police and Acting Chairman of the ESC, has reaffirmed the committee’s full readiness to secure the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament. Brig. Al Falasi also reviewed security […]
Dubai: The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed the preparedness of the school transport sector for the start of the new academic year 2022-2023. School buses equipped with the latest technologies are fully ready to run a safe and smooth mobility service for more than 24,000 students across Dubai. […]
UK: Chessington World of Adventures Resort and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that ‘World of Jumanji’ is set to open in spring 2023, this £17m (AED75m) development marks the world’s first themed land for the box office hit Jumanji film franchise and the single largest investment in the history of the renowned UK resort. The […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has announced the opening of a new drive-through testing centre at Al Wagan Hospital, part of Tawam Hospital. Located within Al Wagan hospital, the centre will provide a convenient and easily accessible alternative to those in need of testing and provide accurate […]
Abu Dhabi: Abaya Rally, a glamorous event celebrating women’s empowerment, is all set to take place on August 28, 2022, in Abu Dhabi. Lined up on Emirati Women’s day, the event will feature an exhilarating drive uniting women dressed in Abayas and Sheilas at the Yas Marina Circuit. The event will celebrate women and their […]
Dubai: Nakheel is prioritising staff health and taking fitness indoors to escape the heat, with the Nakheel 100 Million Steps Challenge. In partnership with fitness app STEPPI, staff will aim to take a total of 100 million steps, from 1 August until 31 October, through mini office challenges, indoor group activities and classes to hit the […]
