New addiction identified among UAE residents
Some 49% of people in the United Arab Emirates have a fear of switching off their smartphones when travelling (FOSO, The fear of switching off), according to a Priority Pass
Astronomers report cool season beginning in UAE
Temperatures in the United Arab Emirates will begin to drop in October, with a northerly wind bringing a welcome cool season after the debilitating summer heat. In addition, in mid-October,
Hessa Street is being reconstructed in Dubai
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the award of a contract to carry out a major reconstruction of Hessa Street. The project will cover a 4.5km stretch
Endangered geckos discovered in UAE
A six-man expedition to the UAE's east coast was able to find 52 Emirati leaf-footed geckos. This is a species that is found only in the UAE and is on
Sting to perform New Year’s Eve concert in Dubai
Dubai's five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm has announced the headliner for the hotel's New Year's Eve Gala Dinner will be iconic artist Sting, who will perform contemporary hits and his
Naila Kiani from Dubai climbs Mt Manaslu in Nepal
A resident of the United Arab Emirates of Pakistani origin named Naila Kiani has conquered the eighth highest mountain in the world, Mt Manaslu in Nepal. On 21 September 2023,