ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that the weather tomorrow will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over islands and some northern areas of UAE, with a decrease in temperatures and expected rainfall, especially at night. The weather is expected to be humid at night and on Friday morning over […]
DUBAI: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, the Dubai Civil Defence has officially launched the ‘1 Billion Readiness’ initiative. This unprecedented global programme aims to train and raise awareness among 1 billion people worldwide on fire safety and […]
DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has confirmed the receipt of the first signal from MBZ-SAT, a significant step in the satellite’s mission following its launch into orbit. This achievement marks a key milestone in the UAE’s ambitious space exploration programme, further solidifying the country’s leadership in advanced technology and space research. MBZ-SAT, […]
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched the nationwide competition ‘My School… My Identity’, inviting students and teachers to creatively transform schools into vibrant hubs celebrating Emirati cultural heritage. Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, highlighted the competition’s goal of inspiring creativity among students and teachers to design school decorations that embody the […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE and Japan are joining forces to enhance their space industry collaboration under a new UAE Japan space initiative. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Muto Yoji, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, have outlined plans to develop this vital sector through a Memorandum […]
DUBAI: The New Year brought luck to seven winners from different countries in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport yesterday. Mr. Robert Korbijn, a 43-year-old Dutch national based in Dubai, became the winner of US$1 million in Millennium Millionaire Series 485 with […]
DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced yesterday that the MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region, successfully launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The 27-minute launch window opened at 10:49 PM (UAE time) from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. The launch went […]
SHARJAH: Sir Bu Nair Island Protected Area has officially joined the prestigious IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, underscoring Sharjah’s commitment to global sustainability. This recognition, announced by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), highlights Sharjah’s world-class approach to biodiversity conservation and sustainable management. Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of EPAA, commended […]
ABU DHABI: Masdar City has officially launched the testing phase for advanced autonomous vehicles, showcasing its commitment to revolutionising urban mobility and sustainability. This initiative, unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), cements Masdar City’s role as a global hub for sustainable innovation. As the Strategic Partner of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Masdar […]
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan honoured the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize winners, spotlighting 11 organisations and high schools for transformative global contributions. During the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the winners were recognised in six categories—Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools. The award ceremony, attended by […]
SHARJAH: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has completed a remarkable mangrove planting programme in AlQurm Protected Area, Khor Kalba, solidifying its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation. In collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and Bee’ah, 11,600 mangrove seedlings were planted over two weeks. This […]
