Dubai Police train prisoners in culinary skills
Dubai Police has launched an initiative to train prisoners in new professional skills. Inmates will be able to learn the art of cooking and the basics of working in restaurants. The main aim is to enable prisoners to easily and quickly integrate into society upon release. At the moment, about
Emirates launches business jet flights
Emirates Airline is launching on-demand business jet flights - the aircraft will operate short flights to neighbouring Gulf countries. The flights will depart from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The flights will be operated by twin-engine Phenom 100 aircraft to destinations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and cities
Incredible meteor shower to take place over the UAE
In August 2023, residents and visitors to the UAE will be able to enjoy the most beautiful celestial phenomenon - the Perseid meteor shower. The annual stargazing event is known for its incredible spectacle, colourfulness and brilliance. The peak of stargazing is expected to begin around 20:55 GST on 12
Air in Dubai and Abu Dhabi labelled ‘dangerous’
The air quality in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week has been described by forecasters as dangerous due to increased winds kicking up dust storms. The hottest day of the week is expected to be Thursday, when temperatures in the UAE capital will rise to +48°C. Winds of up to
Emirates passengers eat 40 million chocolate products a year
Emirates airline has counted the amount of it on board its aircraft and in its lounges. The airline offers more than 40 million chocolate items to customers across all classes of service each year. Emirates offers a large selection of handmade chocolates in all classes of service on flights to
Sheikh Zayed Festival opening date announced in Abu Dhabi
The iconic Sheikh Zayed Festival will kick off in Abu Dhabi on 17 November 2023. The organising committee said the celebration will run until March 9, 2024. As per tradition, the event will be held in the Al Wathba neighbourhood in the UAE capital. The festival will offer Emirati residents
Dubai’s population exceeds 3.6 million
Over the past six months, Dubai's population has grown by more than 50,000 people. According to the local statistics centre, Dubai now has 3.6 million inhabitants, an all-time record. Since 2021, the megalopolis, which is a regional hub for aviation, commerce, finance and tourism, has created thousands of new jobs