Impact of heat on mental health
In the United Arab Emirates, extreme heat is affecting the mental health of office workers, even though they are constantly in cooled rooms, experts have found. As the heat and humidity intensify during the summer, people become more irritable, sleep less well, some develop apathy and depression and lose interest
UAE President declares July 18 as Union Pledge Day
His Highness Sheikh Mohammand bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has declared 18 July as Union Pledge Day, the country's new National Holiday. The date marks the signing of a declaration of union by the UAE's founding father and the rulers of the emirates in 1971,
Palm squirrels attack houses in Dubai
Residents of several neighbourhoods in Dubai are complaining about an invasion of palm squirrels that have moved from public parks to residential areas. They say the rodents are damaging cable wires and are also attracted to garden flowers and young crops on farms. The public is calling on the local
Abu Dhabi launches flights to space
Already in 2025 from the capital of the United Arab Emirates it will be possible to fly to space, the cost of the trip will start from 600 thousand dirhams, said the founder and CEO of the European space company EOS-X Space Kemel Harbachi. He said the flight programme is
Drinking water extracted from air in Dubai
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has installed three new drinking water dispensers in different areas of the emirate. The innovative units are capable of converting humid urban air into drinking water, cleansing it of toxic substances. The new dispensers have become a real lifesaver for courier workers who have
Emirati astronauts train for new mission
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Emirati astronauts who are preparing for a new space mission. The Ruler of Dubai described the UAE as a major player in the global space race, and spoke about
Dubai residents invited to design their own park
UAE citizens and residents have been given the opportunity to design a future park in Dubai, which will be located in the Nad Al Hamar 3 neighbourhood. At a recent workshop, they came up with several ideas on what should be included in the park, such as an interactive