Ryan Reynolds becomes Yas Island’s CIO
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the region's leading leisure and entertainment destination, has welcomed Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). The actor succeeds Jason Momoa, who took over as CIO last year, in turn succeeding stand-up comic Kevin Hart. The announcement
Dubai Tourism compiles list of attractions for every budget
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of attractions for every budget. They, as well as the main locations of Dubai, can impress both residents and visitors to the emirate. For heights lovers: The View at The Palm, Sky Views Observatory, Dubai Frame paid
L’ÉCOLE Middle East opens permanent campus in Dubai
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Executive Council, opened the first permanent campus of L'ÉCOLE Middle East Jewellery School. The new campus of the prestigious school, which is
Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates Dubai Reefs
Dubai Reefs, described as the world's largest marine conservation initiative, was inaugurated today by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and American investor Ray Dalio. The artificial reef, an initiative of Dubai Can, covers an area of more than 600
Amna Khalifa Al Qemzi grows watermelons and grapes in the desert
Amna Khalifa Al Qemzi, the UAE's first female farmer and winner of the Abu Dhabi Awards, has been growing a variety of crops including tomatoes, grapes, figs, watermelon, red chillies and more in challenging desert conditions for many years. Today, Ms Al Qemzi is recognised as
Dubai Municipality removes large rubbish for free
Dubai Municipality has announced the introduction of a new free service for all residents of the emirate. Anyone can take advantage of the opportunity to remove bulky household rubbish from their homes and neighbourhoods. Under this category of things fall household furniture, electrical appliances, electronics and
First healthy lifestyle island to be built in the UAE
The world's first healthy lifestyle island will be built on the border of the two emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Al Jurf resort complex will include a health resort, residential complexes with 86 villas and 49 residences, as well as two penthouses. The resort,