Sultan Al Neyadi gets ministerial portfolio
Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, 42, who completed a six-month mission to the ISS, has been appointed as Minister of State for Youth Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, commenting on
Couples get married more often in Dubai
The number of marriage proposals and weddings in Dubai will increase in 2024, bucking the global trend of declining marriage rates, according to industry experts. Meanwhile, more than 6,500 weddings were registered in the UAE in the first half of 2023, up from 6,000 in 2022. Caroline Ralston, founder and
‘7 Days – 7 Emirates’ bike ride kicks off in UAE
Ride for Unity's first bike ride called '7 Days - 7 Emirates' started on January 6 and will continue until January 12. The main goal of the event is to promote unity, tolerance, diversity and sustainable development. The rally started on Saturday in Dubai, will continue to Fujairah, Ras Al
Etisalat Market Outside The Box launched in Dubai
The 11th season of Etisalat Market Outside The Box (MOTB) has kicked off in Dubai. The open-air market started on 5 January and will continue until 14 January. Etisalat Market Outside The Box offers unique fashion finds, famous cosmetic brands and homegrown products to shoppers, with a selection that no
Oldest Hindu temple in Dubai closes its doors
Thousands of worshippers turned up at a 65-year-old Hindu temple in Bur Dubai on Tuesday night to pray one last time before its closure. Built in 1958 in Bur Dubai's Old Souq neighbourhood, the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple complex served as a spiritual refuge for hundreds of thousands of
Global Village sets new world record
Global Village Multicultural Park, a popular family attraction for visitors and residents of Dubai, has broken another world record. The world's largest illuminated bird sculpture has been installed in the park. The achievement has already entered the Guinness Book of Records. The sculpture is a steel falcon with wings spread
Dubai bans disposable bags
A ban on the use of disposable plastic bags has come into effect in Dubai from 1 January 2024. A resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, bans the import and trade of single-use plastic products. The