Riyadh to launch metro for the first time
Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh will launch a city metro for the first time in 2024, the kingdom's Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al Jasser said. He said the long-awaited
Binous Classic bodybuilding championship to take place in Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host the second edition of the Binous Classic bodybuilding championship on September 7 and 8, including a sports competition and exhibition. A total of 700
Hatta marks opening of the longest mountain trail
Dubai authorities have announced the completion of the longest mountain trail in the UAE. The new trail, located in Hatta, is now open to the public. The attraction includes 21
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summer Restaurant Week kicks off in Dubai
Dubai residents and visitors will be able to enjoy significant discounts at restaurants in the emirate during the last week of summer as Summer Restaurant Week returns from 23 August