Emirates passengers eat 40 million chocolate products a year
Emirates airline has counted the amount of it on board its aircraft and in its lounges. The airline offers more than 40 million chocolate items to customers across all classes
Sheikh Zayed Festival opening date announced in Abu Dhabi
The iconic Sheikh Zayed Festival will kick off in Abu Dhabi on 17 November 2023. The organising committee said the celebration will run until March 9, 2024. As per tradition,
Dubai’s population exceeds 3.6 million
Over the past six months, Dubai's population has grown by more than 50,000 people. According to the local statistics centre, Dubai now has 3.6 million inhabitants, an all-time record. Since 2021,
Zayed National Museum to be opened in Abu Dhabi
Construction of a new cultural attraction, the Zayed National Museum, is well underway in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The new museum will join the collection of cultural
Gyms and fitness centres in Dubai to receive star rating
Dubai's gyms and fitness centres will be assessed and given a star rating under a new classification system. The Dubai Sports Council on Thursday announced the launch of the evaluation
Mass inflow of Influencers in Dubai
Influencers and bloggers are flocking to Dubai en masse in search of lucrative new opportunities, including boosting their social media followers through partnerships with each other and brand partnerships. According to
Namira Saleem to go on tour to space
A resident of Dubai of Pakistani descent, Namira Saleem, will travel to space as part of Virgin Galactic's tourist flights. Namira Saleem was one of the first people to buy a
Alternative Alphabet for feelings and emotions created in UAE
An education group in the United Arab Emirates has released an Alternative Alphabet card game that could help teenagers discuss their problems. The game developed by GEMS Education is made up
Peter Hellyer, legendary UAE historian, passes away
The renowned UAE historian, writer and journalist Peter Hellyer passed away at the age of 75 on July 2, 2023. UAE Minister of State Zaki Nusseibeh has confirmed that the
Dubai inaugurates world’s largest waste-to-energy plant
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the world's largest renewable energy plant. The project is estimated to cost 4 billion dirhams (US$1.09