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
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
Zayed National Museum to be opened in Abu Dhabi
Construction of a new cultural attraction, the Zayed National Museum, is well underway in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The new museum will join the collection of cultural institutions on Saadiyat Island. The opening of the Zayed National Museum is, without doubt, one of
Gyms and fitness centres in Dubai to receive star rating
Dubai's gyms and fitness centres will be assessed and given a star rating under a new classification system. The Dubai Sports Council on Thursday announced the launch of the evaluation panel, made up of international experts. The maximum ranking position is five stars. The process has
Mass inflow of Influencers in Dubai
Influencers and bloggers are flocking to Dubai en masse in search of lucrative new opportunities, including boosting their social media followers through partnerships with each other and brand partnerships. According to Egyptian comedian Mohammed Tarek, with 2.5 million followers on Instagram and nearly 5 million on
Namira Saleem to go on tour to space
A resident of Dubai of Pakistani descent, Namira Saleem, will travel to space as part of Virgin Galactic's tourist flights. Namira Saleem was one of the first people to buy a US$200,000 ticket to space in 2006. Currently, the ticket is worth at least US$450,000. The 52-year-old
Alternative Alphabet for feelings and emotions created in UAE
An education group in the United Arab Emirates has released an Alternative Alphabet card game that could help teenagers discuss their problems. The game developed by GEMS Education is made up of 26 letter symbols, each representing a different aspect of mental wellbeing, from courage and