UAE residents to see Da Vinci Glow
In August, residents of the United Arab Emirates will see in the night sky a stunning astronomical phenomenon known as the Da Vinci Glow. This is the name given to
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque breaks attendance records
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 4.3 million visitors in the first half of 2024, including a record 87,186 worshippers on the 27th day of
UAE issues first official lottery licence
The United Arab Emirates Gaming Authority has issued the first official lottery licence. The licence was granted to commercial gaming operator The Game LLC. In addition to lottery draws, the firm
Abu Dhabi resident turns his home into unique museum
An Abu Dhabi resident has turned his home into a unique museum, the doors of which are always open to guests. The museum, called Zayed house, is located in Al
Dubai launches programme to support mental health of people
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, has launched a community mental health support programme to help
New UAE cabinet members take the oath
The new members of the UAE Cabinet took the oath of office on Thursday, 18 July, in front of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the
Palm squirrels attack houses in Dubai
Residents of several neighbourhoods in Dubai are complaining about an invasion of palm squirrels that have moved from public parks to residential areas. They say the rodents are damaging cable
Emirati astronauts train for new mission
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Emirati astronauts who are preparing for a new space
Dubai launches the world’s first 3D printed electric abra
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun trial operation of the world's first electric abra made using 3D printing technology. The innovative vehicle, which has a traditional design, can carry
Dubai Mall to become the most visited place on Earth
By the end of 2024, Dubai Mall will strengthen its leading position in the ranking of the most visited places in the world, as the shopping and entertainment complex has