SHARJAH: Sharjah recently showcased its cultural legacy in Paris, celebrating the 20th Sharjah-UNESCO Prize for Arab Culture. Organised by Sharjah’s Department of Culture in partnership with UNESCO, the event honoured Egyptian artist Aya Tarek and Mali heritage activist Ali Gi Toure for their contributions to Arab culture. Held at UNESCO’s headquarters, the ceremony welcomed notable […]
PARIS: The Paris International Conference in Support of Lebanon, held today, Thursday, successfully raised around US$800 million for humanitarian aid, relief efforts, and to support Lebanon’s economy, along with an additional US$200 million allocated for the Lebanese Army, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. French President Emmanuel Macron, during the conference’s opening, announced that […]
PARIS: Lately, many Olympic athletes have fallen sick after swimming in the Seine River, sparking concerns about the water quality. The Seine, flowing through the heart of Paris, is a famous landmark, but it might not be the healthiest place for a swim. The issue seems to be linked to the water quality. Despite efforts […]
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, winners will get more than just a medal. When they stand on the podium to celebrate their achievements, they are also receiving a special gold box alongside their medals. So, what’s in this gold box?The box, which is about 40 centimetres wide, holds the official poster for this year’s Games. […]
PARIS: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority – Dubai Culture – recently took part in the 57th Seminar for Arabian Studies, organized by the International Association for the Study of Arabia (IASA), held at the National Institute of Art History in Paris and showcases Dubai’s Archaeological Treasures. This participation aimed to foster dialogue and exchange among […]
DUBAI: The UAE is gearing up for the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and they’ve just unveiled all the exciting details! Our UAE team in Paris Olympics is all set to shine with a squad of 14 athletes. From July 26 to August 11, 2024, athletes from all over the globe will gather in […]
This day in history we feature the European Space Agency. An intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration and research was established on this day in 1975. Trivia – European Space Agency The European Space Agency is an organisation of 22 member states dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, […]
This day in history we feature the Eiffel Tower. A wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris was officially inaugurated on this day in 1889. Trivia – Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Locally nicknamed “La dame de fer” (French […]
Paris: The Internet For Trust Conference, which is organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has brought together 4,300 participants to discuss regulatory solutions to the ongoing crisis of online information – the first ever such global conference. Speakers from UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, to the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula […]
This day in history we feature the Louvre Museum. The Louvre or the Louvre Museum, is the world’s most-visited museum, and a historic landmark in Paris, France opened on this day in 1793. Trivia – Louvre Museum The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built in the late 12th to 13th century under […]
If you’re into dinosaurs, you too could own a 66-million-year-old giant Triceratops fossil if you have an estimated 1.2 million euros (AED5million). The fossil who has been named Big John’s skull is 2.62 meters (8 feet 7 inches) long and 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches) wide, while his two largest horns are 1.1 meters […]
