It’s the UAE National Day weekend, we’re all looking for places to explore! Here’s our list of the most Instagrammable hangout spots across the Emirates! Let’s go! L’ETO A chain of cafes across some of the chic locations such as Dubai Mall, City Walk, Al Ain Mall, this is any bakery-cafe enthusiast’s dream come true. […]
DUBAI: An immersive behind-the-scenes teaser experience of Expo 2020 Dubai’s much-anticipated Al Wasl Opera, in collaboration with Welsh National Opera (WNO), is on show at Expo 2020’s Al Forsan Park throughout the six-month mega-event, with the world’s largest 360-degree projection screen at Al Wasl Plaza also playing host to the preview. Visitors can step inside […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai is offering visitors the chance to experience the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in full glory, with free site-wide access on December, 2. People can use their existing tickets or turn up on the day to gain free entry, provided they follow the COVID-19 measures. Visitors ages 18 and above are required to […]
SHARJAH: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said the UAE Founding Fathers had worked hard to develop human capital by supporting education and qualifying Emirati citizens to contribute to the country’s development and its achievements. This year’s UAE National Day celebration is distinctive as the country […]
A striking steel tower inspired by Van Gogh’s brushstrokes. A cozy 3D-printed homemade from the surrounding soil. An airy gallery outpost on its own island. These are some of the new buildings and renovations deemed the “most show-stopping” of the year by Architectural Digest. The magazine has selected 20 groundbreaking projects for its new Works […]
Astronomers have detected a historic giant black hole in the making as two supermassive black holes look set to merge in a cataclysmic collision. It’s the first time astronomers have spotted two supermassive black holes so close to one another and they’ve said they will eventually merge into one colossal cosmic abyss. Black holes, considered […]
Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in “Study in Scarlet” by Arthur Conan Doyle on this day in 1887. Did you know that: • Minoru Yamasaki, the architect who designed the World Trade Center, was born on this day in 1912• The first drive-up gasoline station opened on this day in 1913• EW Brundin and […]
Meditation toys to help kids manage their feelings. A Lego kit for coding, with a focus on problem-solving skills. And an Amazon video chat portal that uses holograms, games, and puzzles to keep little ones engaged on calls. A recent crop of toys and products that launched during the pandemic aims to help young children […]
Scientists have managed to create robots that can reproduce on their own. A team of researchers announced last year that they were going to create synthetic lifeforms that were made up of skin cells and heart muscle cells derived from frog embryos. These creations were called Xenobots, which came from the scientific name for the […]
DUBAI: The Colombia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai observed the International Jaguar Day recently with a programme of talks and exhibitions to raise awareness about the increasing threats facing the big cat and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival, from Mexico to Argentina. Observed annually on November 29, International Jaguar Day celebrates the Americas’ largest […]
DUBAI: Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises has unveiled its first fully electric car to the Middle East, the XC40 BEV, a compact SUV designed for modern urban living. The launch comes as another milestone in Volvo’s journey to a zero-emission future and as part of its overarching commitment to sustainability by only selling electric vehicles by 2030. […]
