ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Spartan are excited to host the fourth edition of the Spartan Beast World Championship in Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi, from 28th November to 1st December 2024. This year’s championship will attract thousands of professional and amateur athletes, as well as local community members. The event […]
Extreme pain and inability to bend knee stopped the 24-year-old from doing what he loved and negatively affected his day-to-day life. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital is among the first in the UAE to use a procedure with a DONOR cartilage, eliminating the need for a full knee replacement. Dubai: 24-year-old Indian expat, Mohammed, who sustained […]
DUBAI: The Dubai AI Campus, part of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is currently hosting the inaugural Dubai AI and Web3 Festival today (September 11-12 at Madinat Jumeirah). This event is bringing together 6,000 participants from 100 countries, underscoring Dubai’s role in advancing the global digital economy and AI innovations. Aligning with Dubai’s vision […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has partnered with noon, a leading digital platform, to launch an e-commerce program aimed at boosting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Dubai. This collaboration is part of the Dubai Traders initiative, one of the ten transformative projects under Dubai’s Economic Agenda, D33, initiated by His […]
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) UAE has announced that Sunday, September 15, 2024 (12th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1446H), will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the Prophet’s birthday. 15 September: Public holiday for federal employees to mark Prophet’s Birthday This decision is in line with the […]
ABU DHABI: Mira Aerospace, a leader in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, has announced a successful series of test flights in the UAE. This company is a joint venture between Bayanat, known for its AI-powered geospatial analytics, and UAVOS, a US-based developer of advanced unmanned systems. The test flights, which took off from Abu […]
DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and SriLankan Airlines have today announced an interline agreement, effective from 9th September, 2024, offering expanded travel opportunities between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and beyond on select routes within the carriers’ networks. This agreement will provide flydubai passengers access to 16 destinations on SriLankan’s network across Southern and East Asia, […]
ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the largest 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 concluded successfully at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. Organised by ADNEC Group in partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, this edition marked the largest in the event’s history, solidifying its status […]
DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has completed a major beautification and greening project at the intersection of Airport Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This initiative is part of Dubai’s broader effort to enhance its visual appeal and reinforce its reputation as a top global tourist destination. The new green space at this key intersection, a […]
PARIS: The UAE Paralympic team concluded their impressive showing at the Paris 2024 Games with a fourth-place finish for both Maryam Al-Zeyoudi and Mohamed Khamis. The duo, representing athletics and weightlifting respectively, left their mark on the international stage. In the women’s shot put F40 final, Maryam Al-Zeyoudi shattered her personal best with a throw […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) has soared into the record books, achieving a Guinness World Record for crafting the largest falcon hood ever created, with Guinness World Records officials measuring the impressive hood at 1.95 metres. To achieve the record, the falcon hood needed to be at least 1.65 […]
