UAE residents can expect a very long weekend in June
In June 2023, working people in the United Arab Emirates can expect a very long weekend - on the occasion of the Eid Al Adha sacrifice holiday. Eid al-Adha is
Dubai Mall updates name and logo
Dubai Mall, Dubai's largest shopping complex, has updated its name and logo for the first time in 15 years. The new name has already appeared on the facades of the
Medicine delivery drones introduced in Dubai
Dubai has tested drones capable of delivering medicines to those in need. The project was initiated by Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis to improve the efficiency of logistics
Committee to study non-Muslim religious activities established
The United Arab Emirates establishes a committee to study and classify non-Muslim religious activities, rituals and customs existing in the country. The idea is contained in a draft federal law
UAE breeds ‘heat-tolerant’ bees
The United Arab Emirates has created a new breed of heat-tolerant bees that can withstand severe climatic conditions, including temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius. This is how the
UAE successfully tests artificial rain
The United Arab Emirates has conducted a series of successful tests of artificial rain technology in desert conditions. Cloud seeding was carried out using drones. The drones electrocuted the clouds to
Al Islami Foods sends food to the ISS
Dubai-based Al Islami Foods has sent food to the International Space Station to please Arab astronauts with homemade flavours. This included a traditional lamb roast with vegetables (saloon) arrived in
UAE issues clarifications for residents abroad
The United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identification and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has issued clarifications regarding the validity of resident visas for UAE residents staying abroad for
Penelope Cruz becomes Emirates ambassador
Ahead of the 2023 summer season, Emirates announces that Oscar-winning actress and philanthropist Penelope Cruz has become the new face of its latest advertising campaign and brand ambassador. In exclusive
UAE to land probe on asteroid between Mars and Jupiter
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency plans to launch the MBR Explorer unmanned interplanetary probe in March 2028 to the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and