Dubai resident hits jackpot in Big Ticket lottery
An Indian-origin Dubai resident Ashish Moholkar has won 15 million dirhams (US$4 million) in the Big Ticket lottery. Mr Moholkar, who works in Dubai as an account manager for insurance company Takaful Emarat, decided to participate in the lottery after hearing about the "Buy Two Get
UAE skies to witness incredible meteor shower
One of the most spectacular and colourful natural phenomena will be seen in the UAE this month. The annual Geminid meteor shower will last until 24 December, with peak activity expected on 13 or 14 December. The stream will allow to see about 120 meteors, which
Saeed Alremeithi creates farm with rare vegetables
A young Emirati named Saeed Alremeithi presented an organic farm with rare vegetables, fruits and herbs at COP28. His pavilion in the Green Zone showcases purple chillies, blue tea, papaya, arugula leaves and more. "My farm is located in Al Ain in Suweih. We started this
Shebab Allam sets new world record
A Dubai-based athlete named Shebab Allam swam 10.7 kilometres in handcuffs and shackles on Sunday. The Egyptian-born swimming instructor hopes he has set a new world record. He also hopes his unusual achievement of becoming the first person to swim the distance with shackled legs and
Largest group meditation to be held in Dubai
Indian yogi and mystic Sadhguru will hold the largest group meditation in Dubai. The event will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena on 9 December. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend. According to the organisers, the event, 'Sadhguru in Dubai: Meet, Connect and Meditate'
Emirati artist creates Wheel of Knowledge
Emirati artist and aircraft designer Suad Al Shamsi has unveiled an installation titled Wheel of Knowledge. The sculpture symbolises the cycle of education and science. Artists Rihab Saidan and Seham Alwazeri participated in the appearance of this masterpiece. The installation was created in honour of Sharjah's
New banknote issued in UAE
In honour of the international climate summit COP28 and the 52nd National Day, the United Arab Emirates has issued a new polymer banknote with a face value of 500 dirhams. According to the UAE Central Bank, it goes into circulation from 30 November 2023. The banknote's