SHARJAH: The Traffic and Patrols Department at the Sharjah Police General Command launched a traffic awareness campaign in conjunction with the Ministry of Interior’s campaign “Your Commitment to Your Safety” aimed at enhancing traffic awareness among motorists, and demonstrating the importance of adhering to the various traffic regulations that guarantee their safety, lives, and their […]
DUBAI: Fifty loyal visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai – some of whom have visited more than 75 times – were acknowledged in a special event to show appreciation of their love and support. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said, “Now you may know […]
A gemstone that’s considered to be one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, has sold for $143,750 (AED528,008) at an auction in Alaska. The opal, named “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, as per the house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals that comes with a long history. Until recently, it was held in […]
In a recent turn of events, a spacecraft studying the sun was in the right place at the right time when a star decided to have a bit of a temper tantrum. The Solar Orbiter found itself in the perfect position to capture an unprecedented image of a massive solar eruption. The striking event extended […]
In April 2019, a doghouse was struck by a meteorite, complete with a hole in the roof has recently been sold in an online Christie’s auction of rare meteorites. The former resident of the doghouse is a German Shepherd named Roky, which was projected to be the second most valuable item in the annual sale, […]
DUBAI: The Sri Lanka Pavilion displayed rare sapphires worth AED 367 million (USD100 million) at Expo 2020 Dubai. Home to some of the rarest sapphires in the world, Sri Lanka takes great pride in its national treasures – many of which have graced the private collections of billionaires and royalty. The Days of Sapphire Exhibition showcased […]
AL AIN: Al Ain Zoo has announced a 30% discount off Al Ain Safari tours, the largest man-made Safari in the world, until the end of February 2022, by booking online and applying the promo code “safari2022.” The Discount announcement was a part of the campaign launched by the zoo at Hili Mall and Bawadi […]
DUBAI: Virgin Mobile UAE, part of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced that it is the first telecom brand in the UAE to introduce new biodegradable SIM cards. The move is in line with the UAE’s vision to create a vibrant new green economy that will offer the world a unique model for sustainable development. The […]
Visitors in the UAE were surprised with a special visa stamp in honour of the opening of the Museum of the Future. The pillarless iconic landmark, stands at 77 metres tall, and covers 30,000 square metres, featuring a stainless-steel façade being illuminated by 14,000 metres of Arabic calligraphy designed by the Emirati artist Mattar bin […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the number of riders using public transport, shared transport, and taxis in Dubai, which include the metro, tram, public buses, marine transport means (abras, ferry, water taxi, water bus), e-hail vehicles and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise companies) in 2021 amounted to about 461 million riders. […]
Press play to take a tour of the Gulfood 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre with Team Brew.
