Yas Waterworld reopens in Abu Dhabi
Water theme park Yas Waterworld reopens after its annual scheduled closure and is now open again to the public. In addition, Yas Waterworld has announced a special 'Family and Friends' offer for UAE residents: four one-day tickets for the price of three. A 25 per cent discount applies for each
Talabat captures 76 per cent of Dubai’s food delivery market
Talabat has captured more than 76 per cent of the food delivery market in Dubai, according to the Emirate's Gastronomy Industry Report. This leaves the other aggregators, including Deliveroo, Zomato and Careem, with less than a quarter of the market. The report from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism emphasises
Lotus Eletre R to patrol Dubai streets
Dubai Tourist Police has added a luxury electric car Lotus Eletre R to its fleet. The novelty has already been "dressed up" in the branded green and white livery of the law enforcement agency. The Lotus Eletre R is equipped with two electric motors with a power of 905 horsepower
RTA announces construction of new bridge
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has announced the construction of a huge 1500 metre bridge that will connect Sheikh Zayed Highway (the emirate's main thoroughfare) with the new seaside district of Dubai Harbour. The new bridge will reduce the journey time between the two neighbourhoods from 12 minutes to
First football league for prisoners created in Dubai
Dubai has announced the creation of the first football league for prisoners serving sentences in the emirate. Fourteen teams, each consisting of six players, have already started training in detention centres. The Dubai Sports Council (DSC), in cooperation with Dubai Police, is involved in organising these matches, which will be
Sharjah Light Festival returns to Sharjah
The Sharjah Light Festival will return to Sharjah for the 13th time from 7-18 February 2024. This annual event promises to enchant audiences with dazzling displays created by world-renowned artists and projected onto the Emirate's iconic cultural and natural landmarks. The light shows will take place daily from 6pm to
Nora Al Matrooshi completes NASA training programme
The first female astronaut from the United Arab Emirates, mechanical engineer Nora Al Matrooshi will complete her NASA training programme in Houston, Texas, in March 2024. Along with her colleague Mohammed Al Mulla, she will be eligible to participate in space missions that include flights to the International Space Station