Dubai updates the list of city beaches
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has refreshed the list of city beaches ahead of the new tourist season. The 1.7 kilometre long beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence is one of the most popular and well-maintained beaches in Dubai. It offers everything for a relaxing holiday
Revolutionary surgery performed in the UAE
Doctors in the United Arab Emirates have made another breakthrough by performing the first robotic kidney transplant from a living donor to a recipient. This groundbreaking surgery was performed by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. The procedure involved a donor and recipient who reside in the UAE
Leading international teams to take part in A2RL drone race
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Drone Racing League (A2RL), scheduled to take place in April 2025, is expected to attract international teams, research institutes and innovators. The race will be a follow-up to the state-of-the-art racing competition held last April in the capital of the United Arab
UAE releases extensive study of local whales and dolphins
The Fujairah Environment Authority has released a book on whales and dolphins in the Arabian region. The publication highlights the features of marine mammals in Fujairah in particular. Whales and dolphins are usually only encountered by fishermen and sailors, but the book provides an insight into
Bear Grylls to speak at IGCF in UAE
British TV presenter, traveller and renowned survivor Bear Grylls will speak at the International Government Forum (IGCF) to be held in Sharjah on 4-5 September 2024. On the first day of the forum, Bear Grylls will talk about his arduous journey from traveller to entrepreneur. He
Abu Dhabi astronomers discover new asteroid
The International Astronomy Centre in Abu Dhabi has announced the discovery of a new asteroid in the solar system's asteroid belt. Mohammed Shawkat Odeh, director of the centre, identified the asteroid by studying images taken by the Pan-STARRS 2 telescope at the Haleakala Observatory. The centre
Tourists in Dubai can visit city’s tallest buildings
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has reminded travellers and lovers of breathtaking views of the opportunities to visit observation decks in the city's tallest buildings. The legendary 828 metre high Burj Khalifa skyscraper is not only the tallest building in the world and a masterpiece