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
Dubai Run changes lives
Last year's Dubai Run, held on 20 November 2022, changed the lives of many people across the country and helped them achieve their fitness goals. Among the thousands of runners was
Dubai to build rest areas for couriers
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will build air-conditioned rest areas for couriers. The main aim of the initiative is to improve road safety. Forty such stations will be opened
Dubai resident plans to break world record
A Dubai resident is making final preparations ahead of a 600 kilometre bike ride from Saudi Arabia to the UAE to set a new Guinness World Record and raise AED
Blockchain Life 2023 takes place in Dubai
The 11th Blockchain Life forum, the main meeting place for the world's cryptocurrency leaders, has come to an end, gathering more than 7,000 participants from 120 countries. The forum has
PublishisHer Excellence Awards launched in the Emirates
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, founder of PublishisHer and Kalimat Group, has established the PublishisHer Excellence Awards. The award will recognise women for excellence in the field of publishing. Speaking
Sheikh Mohammed calls to raise UAE flag with pride
The UAE will celebrate Flag Day on 3 November. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued
First art therapy conference for victims of violence held in Abu Dhabi
The region's first art therapy conference entitled 'Empowerment through Creativity' was held in the UAE capital on 17-18 October. The event focused on the healing effects of art on the