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
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,
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
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
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
Pope Francis cancels trip to COP28
Pope Francis has cancelled a planned trip to the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai due to the effects of flu and pneumonia. The 86-year-old pontiff was scheduled to begin a three-day
EXPO 2030 to take place in Riyadh
The capital of Saudi Arabia will host the world exhibition EXPO 2030 - this decision was made at the General Assembly of the Organising Committee of the World Exhibition in
UAE gets ready for new space mission
Following the successful expedition of Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi aboard the ISS, the UAE space agency is planning new missions. Both newcomers and previously flown astronauts will embark on
GEMS Education adds new department to its schools
GEMS Education, the UAE's largest public school operator, has announced the establishment of a childcare unit across all its 44 schools in the UAE and Qatar. The initiative covers a
UAE grant helps to save endangered giraffe species
A UAE-backed campaign to conserve Africa's giraffe population offers a vital chance to save an endangered species. The reticulated giraffe, like the species as a whole, is in decline, fuelled by