YouTube star AboFlah raises $11 million for charity after 12 days of living in a glass box. This initiative was part of a warm winter initiative, to provide warmth to more than 110,000 families facing harsh winter. The campaign also achieves two Guinness World Records™ titles.. the longest live-stream (video) and the most viewers for […]
DUBAI: Lebanese author Hilda Youssef took children visiting Expo 2020 Dubai on an exciting imaginary journey at the open-air Sameem Pavilion, reading stories from her books and showcasing Arabic heritage. The event, organised by Emirates Literature Foundation (ELF), saw Youssef reading from her books, Snowy & Zoey in a New World and Snowy & Zoey’s Big Life Lesson. Both stories […]
DUBAI: Some 3.8 million refugees in the Middle East and millions of low-income families in Africa are facing dire conditions during one of the coldest winters in the region. Refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq are suffering from cold temperatures that can reach below zero degrees. Under this framework, the World’s Coolest Winter campaign partnered […]
The winter holidays are a great time for rest, relaxation, and spending more time with loved ones. However, gift-giving can involve a lot of waste and forgetting what our priorities are as citizens. As per data In the US, people throw 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day! There are plenty of […]
DUBAI: The world’s smallest 3D-printed replica of the Great Mosque in Makkah, created by Czech company IQS nano, is now on display at the Czech Republic Pavilion. The record-breaking gold-plated model of Al-Masjid Al-Haram measures 820 micrometres by 643 micrometres by 135 micrometres – the thickness of a sewing needle. There are 1,000 micrometres in 1 […]
Dubai: Karipbek Kuyukov, the world-renowned Kazakh painter, who paints with his lips and toes being a victim of nuclear radiation, is showcasing his oeuvre at the Kazakh Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Thousands of visitors to the Kazakhstan Pavilion were able to see the experiences of Kuyukov and many other Kazakhstanis through his art. His […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai is becoming a smorgasbord of yuletide joy across its site, with multiple pavilions presenting their nations’ festive traditions and own unique twists on seasonal cheer. On December 18, Santa will join Expo 2020 Dubai mascots Rashid and Latifa to light the Christmas tree in Al Wasl Plaza, alongside attractions including the dome […]
DUBAI: Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai continue to see the awe-inspiring nightly Christmas shows at Al Wasl Plaza with stunning visuals and familiar festive tunes, the projections on the dome are turning the site into a festive spectacle. From snowflakes to snowmen, Christmas trees to giant toys, the shows bring the spirit of the season to […]
SHARJAH: Under the auspices of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 24th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, at the Sharjah Art Museum, organised by the Department of Culture. Upon […]
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has announced the production of a documentary entitled “1971”, coinciding with the celebrations of UAE’s 50th National Day. The 13-minute documentary provides documentation on the march of the Union, whose foundations were laid by the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It presents the […]
DUBAI: A documentary on the ancient international trade centre where the ring that inspired the Expo 2020 logo was found was unveiled at a private screening recently. It will be available for general viewing from November 29, 2021 on Expo 2020’s Virtual Expo, Abu Dhabi TV, and Dubai TV, and soon on Discovery Channel. The […]
