Bhuvaneshwar Machani from Dubai takes part in RAAM
A 55-year-old Indian-born surgeon from Dubai named Bhuvaneshwar Machani has completed one of the world's toughest endurance challenges - the Race Across America (RAAM) cycling race. Over the nine days of
UAE public schools open applications for expat children
Non-Emirati students can now apply for admission to UAE public schools for the upcoming academic year. The Emirates School Education Foundation announced that Gulf nationals, children of diplomats, UAE passport
Abu Dhabi residents can get discounts and bonuses for plastic recycling
Residents and visitors to Abu Dhabi can get nice discounts and bonuses by recycling plastic bottles through reverse vending machines (RVMs) installed across the emirate. To promote sustainable waste management among
Dubai reveals unusual facts about the Gold Souk Market
In the midst of the summer shopping festival, Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has shared some unusual facts about the Gold Souk, where you can go for authentic shopping
100 Dubai restaurants offer discounts to visitors
Dubai is hosting the Sizzling Summer Eats gastronomic festival, with 100 popular Dubai restaurants offering visitors discounts of up to 30 per cent. Taking place as part of Dubai Summer Surprises,
Impact of heat on mental health
In the United Arab Emirates, extreme heat is affecting the mental health of office workers, even though they are constantly in cooled rooms, experts have found. As the heat and humidity
Drinking water extracted from air in Dubai
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has installed three new drinking water dispensers in different areas of the emirate. The innovative units are capable of converting humid urban air into
Dubai residents invited to design their own park
UAE citizens and residents have been given the opportunity to design a future park in Dubai, which will be located in the Nad Al Hamar 3 neighbourhood. At a recent
UAE police to go to the Olympic Games
The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Interior has announced that the country's police will protect public order at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In response to France's invitation, a
Dubai named the world’s most scenic city
Dubai has topped the list of the world's most scenic cities, which become even more attractive to tourists as darkness falls, according to a study by travel company Travelbag. The ranking