Climate Future Week kicks off in Dubai
Climate Future Week, a major event dedicated to raising awareness of climate change, kicks off in Dubai on Tuesday, 26 September 2023. The event is timed to coincide with the
RTA and HIPA launch mobile photography competition
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the launch of its
Floating Mosque to be built in Dubai
Dubai will build its first floating mosque with an underwater prayer hall, the local Department of Islamic Affairs and Charities said. The project, which will be realised on the Dubai
Freilyn Angob wins fantastic prize in Fast5 Emirates Draw
An Ajman resident of Filipino descent named Freilyn Angob won the top prize in the latest Fast5 Emirates Draw held in early September this year. Her winnings totalled AED 25,000
UAE enters new Guinness Book of World Records
The United Arab Emirates has broken 123 world records between 2022 and 2023, 12 of which have been included in the Guinness Book of World Records 2024. Interestingly, several records were
Zayed Sustainability Prize announces names of finalists
Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's leading competition for global sustainable development and humanitarian action, has announced the 2023 finalists following a review by a distinguished jury. The winners will be announced
Police Genomic Centre launched in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, inaugurated the Genomic Centre at the Dubai Police General Forensic and Criminology Department
Eco-friendly hotels in Dubai
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a selection of eco-friendly hotels that care about the environment. It is specified that more and more resorts in the emirate are
Sheikh Mohammed to release new book for children
The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has announced the launch of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's second book for children titled 'The Journey from the Desert to the Stars'. The
DBWC to support women entrepreneurs
The Dubai Business Women's Council (DBWC) has announced the launch of a new initiative, Industry Insight, aimed at strengthening support for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the emirate. As part