Ruler of Dubai takes a bicycle ride
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took a bicycle ride along the Dubai Water Canal. The 7-kilometre cycling
Dubai Police train prisoners in culinary skills
Dubai Police has launched an initiative to train prisoners in new professional skills. Inmates will be able to learn the art of cooking and the basics of working in restaurants.
Dubai’s population exceeds 3.6 million
Over the past six months, Dubai's population has grown by more than 50,000 people. According to the local statistics centre, Dubai now has 3.6 million inhabitants, an all-time record. Since 2021,
Mass inflow of Influencers in Dubai
Influencers and bloggers are flocking to Dubai en masse in search of lucrative new opportunities, including boosting their social media followers through partnerships with each other and brand partnerships. According to
Namira Saleem to go on tour to space
A resident of Dubai of Pakistani descent, Namira Saleem, will travel to space as part of Virgin Galactic's tourist flights. Namira Saleem was one of the first people to buy a
Alternative Alphabet for feelings and emotions created in UAE
An education group in the United Arab Emirates has released an Alternative Alphabet card game that could help teenagers discuss their problems. The game developed by GEMS Education is made up
Peter Hellyer, legendary UAE historian, passes away
The renowned UAE historian, writer and journalist Peter Hellyer passed away at the age of 75 on July 2, 2023. UAE Minister of State Zaki Nusseibeh has confirmed that the
Dubai inaugurates world’s largest waste-to-energy plant
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the world's largest renewable energy plant. The project is estimated to cost 4 billion dirhams (US$1.09
Mission: Impossible stars share secrets from filming in Abu Dhabi
The director and actors of the Mission: Impossible franchise have told about the filming of the movie in the Abu Dhabi airport terminal, which is currently under construction. It was
Dubai museums launch summer camps
Dubai's Al Shindaga and Etihad museums have announced the opening of summer camps for children aged 8 to 12. The initiative comes from the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The summer