Sultan Al Neyadi gets ministerial portfolio
Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, 42, who completed a six-month mission to the ISS, has been appointed as Minister of State for Youth Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. His Highness
Couples get married more often in Dubai
The number of marriage proposals and weddings in Dubai will increase in 2024, bucking the global trend of declining marriage rates, according to industry experts. Meanwhile, more than 6,500 weddings
‘7 Days – 7 Emirates’ bike ride kicks off in UAE
Ride for Unity's first bike ride called '7 Days - 7 Emirates' started on January 6 and will continue until January 12. The main goal of the event is to
Etisalat Market Outside The Box launched in Dubai
The 11th season of Etisalat Market Outside The Box (MOTB) has kicked off in Dubai. The open-air market started on 5 January and will continue until 14 January. Etisalat Market Outside
Oldest Hindu temple in Dubai closes its doors
Thousands of worshippers turned up at a 65-year-old Hindu temple in Bur Dubai on Tuesday night to pray one last time before its closure. Built in 1958 in Bur Dubai's
Global Village sets new world record
Global Village Multicultural Park, a popular family attraction for visitors and residents of Dubai, has broken another world record. The world's largest illuminated bird sculpture has been installed in the
Dubai bans disposable bags
A ban on the use of disposable plastic bags has come into effect in Dubai from 1 January 2024. A resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al
UAE becomes world leader in cryptocurrency adoption
The UAE has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of cryptocurrency across various industries, encouraging its widespread adoption beyond the financial sector, with industry-friendly regulatory policies taking a
Dubai Police Carnival to take place at City Walk
Police supercars, a parade of horses, marching bands and motorcades, and the latest technology in the fight against crime will all be on show to the public at the Dubai
Abu Dhabi to host camel beauty pageant
Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Festival will host the grand finale of the 17th Camel Beauty Contest - the event will take place from 20 January to 8 February 2024. Prizes