George Sobhi creates unique portrait of Sheikh Mohammed
George Sobhi used thousands of coffee beans and spent two months working on the portrait of Sheikh Mohammed. Through his attention to detail and passion for his craft, the artist discovered new ways of using coffee beans, which was admired by all at the World of Coffee exhibition. "I spent 50
Futuristic transport is on its way in Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed two memoranda of understanding to develop innovative transport systems on the sidelines of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF). The projects represent the future of the city's transport infrastructure, bringing high-speed travel pods and solar-powered rail buses to the emirate's roads. Memoranda
Record number of trees planted in Dubai
In 2023, Dubai planted a record number of trees - 185 thousand, thanks to which it was possible to green the territory with a total area of 2.34 square kilometres. Thus, the municipality planted about 500 trees every day. The total green area of Dubai grew from 170 to 234
Happiness level in Dubai reaches 93%
The average level of happiness and satisfaction of customers of public services in Dubai's government institutions reached 93 per cent at the end of 2023. Customers of the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Foundation were the happiest, with their satisfaction level reaching 97.7 per cent. Other organisations showing high scores were
Firefighting robots unveiled at Intersec 2024
Remote-controlled electric firefighting robots have been unveiled at Intersec 2024 in Dubai. Their main task is to assist rescuers by penetrating burning buildings in the most dangerous conditions. They can work where smoke is too toxic for humans, can lift heavy objects, and even serve as a platform for stretchers
SpaceX rocket moves to Dubai Space Centre
A model of the SpaceX rocket that was displayed in the US pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai has been moved to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. Organisers were looking for a permanent home for the 43-metre replica of the Falcon 9 rocket, one of the most eye-catching exhibits
Sleep tourism gains popularity in UAE
Sleep tourism is gaining popularity among travellers from the United Arab Emirates - tours where they can disconnect from gadgets and get a good night's sleep. According to experts, travelling for adventure and experiences is becoming a thing of the past. Sleep tourism, or overnight tourism, is a specialised tourism