CAIRO: Emirates has expanded its Aircrafted KIDS initiative into the Middle East and North Africa region by donating 800 school bags to Egyptian non-profit organisations, Resala and Educate Me. This charitable effort supports children’s education and wellbeing, reaffirming Emirates’ role in connecting communities beyond aviation. The donation includes handcrafted backpacks and essential school supplies such […]
Big Ticket winners from Bangladesh celebrate AED 20 million jackpot and Range Rover Velar win in Abu Dhabi draw. Abu Dhabi: Two Bangladeshi expats based in the UAE are the latest Big Ticket winners, walking away with life-changing prizes in the Series 277 draw. Dubai resident Sabuj Miah Amir Hossain Dewan, a 36-year-old tailor, struck […]
DUBAI: In a visionary move to enhance digital life and strengthen engagement with the community, Digital Dubai has launched the first-ever AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’—an interactive virtual household designed to raise awareness about Dubai’s smart services and promote human-centred digital transformation. The initiative made its debut with the introduction of ‘The Girl’, a cheerful and traditionally […]
DUBAI: Dubai has significantly strengthened its green transport infrastructure, now offering over 1,270 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the emirate, according to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). This achievement reaffirms the city’s leadership in sustainable mobility and its commitment to becoming a global model […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google has officially introduced “Deep Think,” its newest high-performance AI reasoning model, exclusively for Gemini AI Ultra subscribers. The advanced model, part of the Gemini 2.5 series, is engineered to improve logical thinking, problem-solving and creative outputs for a premium user experience. “Deep Think” was first previewed during the recent Google I/O conference […]
MANAMA: The UAE national basketball team earned a proud third-place finish at the 26th Arab Basketball Championship for national teams, taking home the bronze medal as the tournament wrapped up in Bahrain. The event, which brought together seven national teams – including the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia – followed a single […]
ABU DHABI: Since opening in May 2023, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has emerged as a unique addition to Yas Island’s world-class entertainment offering, blending interactive fun with a powerful marine conservation message. As part of Abu Dhabi’s larger vision for sustainable tourism, the marine theme park offers a compelling combination of education, thrill and environmental advocacy. […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embarked on a landmark journey aboard the Etihad Rail passenger train between Dubai and Fujairah, marking a major milestone ahead of the service’s commercial launch in 2026. The train ride underscores the UAE leadership’s hands-on commitment to national […]
RIYADH: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations at constant prices reached USD 456.3 billion by the end of Q4 2024, showing a 3.3% annual rise. The figure reflects an increase from USD 442.3 billion recorded in Q4 2023, according to the latest data released by GCC STAT, the Statistical […]
With over 4 million global visitors since 2022, Museum Future Dubai emerges as a world-class hub for innovation, foresight, and cultural exchange. Dubai: Dubai’s Museum of the Future has surpassed four million visitors since its opening on 22 February 2022, reaffirming its global stature as a premier cultural and scientific destination. Strategically located in the […]
The new Authority – established to replace the General Department of Anti-Narcotics in the Ministry of Interior – is an independent federal entity affiliated to the UAE Cabinet. Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree-law establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority and appointed Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad […]
