UAE approves National Sports Strategy
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved and endorsed the UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 presented by the Cabinet. Among its objectives are to popularise sports, attract investment in the industry and develop the industry
Heart of Europe archipelago to get second hotel
The Heart of Europe archipelago off the coast of Dubai is preparing to open a second hotel. The 264-room Nice resort is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. The Cote d'Azur Monaco resort, with 198 rooms and suites, is currently receiving guests on the islands. In this
Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre celebrates International Asteroid Day
Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre in Mushrif Park will mark International Asteroid Day on 30 June 2023. Visitors to the event, organised by the Dubai Astronomical Society, will be able to view through telescopes the brightest celestial bodies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Dubai residents and visitors will
‘Make Smart Summer Choices Your Habit’ campaign by DEWA
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the 'Make Smart Summer Choices Your Habit' campaign, aimed at raising public awareness of efficient electricity and water consumption management through a smart app. The campaign also encourages customers to use DEWA's smart services and programmes to understand their consumption
Dubai launches 12-hour mega sale
On 29 June, from 10.00am to 10.00pm, residents and visitors to Dubai are offered a unique opportunity to buy items from famous brands at discounts of up to 90% at Majid Al Futtaim Shopping Centres. The mega sale is part of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) event organised
Dubai residents urged to use air conditioners properly
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has urged the people of Dubai to set their indoor air cooling systems to +24°C and put them on automatic mode to avoid overspending energy during the summer season. The company noted that the debilitating heatwave is driving people to reduce the air-cooling temperature
UAE leaders issue Eid Al Adha greetings
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, exchanged congratulations on the religious festival of Eid al Adha with the leaders of Arab countries, including Oman, Bahrain and Jordan. The leaders exchanged wishes for good health and happiness on the blessed occasion and also