ABU DHABI: The International Astronomical Centre (IAC), headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced that the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH is expected to be visible on Tuesday, 27 May. This observation, based on precise astronomical calculations, indicates that Eid al-Adha 2025 is likely to fall on Friday, June 6 in […]
DUBAI: The UAE has officially joined World Boxing, the global governing body formed to keep boxing within the Olympic Games. The UAE Boxing Federation is among 17 new national federations approved for membership, raising World Boxing’s total member nations to 106. This move reflects the UAE’s growing interest in boxing and its desire to become […]
ABU DHABI: A well-known UAE philanthropist has donated AED10 million to the Life Endowment campaign, an initiative led by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) to support patients with chronic diseases. The campaign, launched under the theme ‘With You For Life’, aims to build long-term healthcare funding through community support. This generous […]
AL AIN: The fourth edition of the UAE National MMA Championship will begin on May 24, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the event will welcome over 300 male and female fighters from across the country. Running from May 24 to May 25, the […]
DUBAI: The UAE has announced a new space mission that will send the Rashid 2 Rover to explore the far side of the moon. The mission will launch in 2026 as part of the Emirates Lunar Mission under the UAE’s National Space Programme. The mission was revealed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]
DUBAI: For the first time in its 27-year history, the Dubai Quran Award is open to female participants. This major change was announced for the 2025 edition, marking a new chapter in one of the most respected Quran competitions in the world. The event has traditionally welcomed only male contestants since its launch in 1997. […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has used drones to drop 6.5 million native seeds across nature reserves in the emirate. This large planting project is part of their 2025 plan to protect and grow local plants. It was done with the help of a UK-based company, Dendra, which designs drones for […]
DUBAI: Emirates has announced a major expansion in its flight operations, adding 46 extra flights to meet rising demand during Hajj and Eid Al Adha. The airline will operate 33 dedicated services to Jeddah and Medina until May 31, and again from June 10 to 16, supporting thousands of Hajj pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia. […]
Abu Dhabi: EDaddy, UAE’s based electric mobility pioneer, is set to unveil its full ecosystem of smart last mile delivery solutions at MiitE 2025, showcasing the EDaddy X7 electric bike, E Swap-X battery-swapping stations, and the in house developed Thunderbolt X Next Gen fleet infrastructure platform—all engineered to revolutionise last-mile delivery logistics. The EDaddy X7 is inspired by […]
Sharjah Ruler honoured by UNESCO for completion of ‘Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language’, and inclusion in UNESCO’s library. Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, was honoured with a special recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in […]
The new 47,000 sq. ft. LOT is the brand’s largest in the GCC, with a lot of products priced below AED 19. Sharjah: Lulu’s value concept store, LOT, has strengthened its footprint in the UAE with the launch of its newest and largest branch in Sharjah at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Wahda Street. This strategic expansion […]
