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Mohammed, Indonesian president meet at Expo, discuss bilateral ties

The two sides sign agreements in the fields of aviation, petroleum, energy, protection of investments, financial payment systems and others.

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Lebanese female filmmaker helps boys delight in film production

Sara Mezher, an award-winning filmmaker and actress, said the boys — who had expressed no interest in films — had not been as excited when they first ...

3 hours ago

Sharjah Book Fair attracts thousands on its first day

The 40th edition of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) received a large number of visitors on its first day including families and school...

19 hours ago

Global Village kicks off month-long celebration for UAE Golden Jubilee

Partnering with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), Global Village launches the 50 Years of Togetherness...

6 hours ago

VIDEO: Burj Khalifa lights up with birthday message for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan

World's tallest tower Burj Khalifa on Tuesday lit up with a ‘Happy Birthday’ message for the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan.

23 hours ago

Lebanese national wins $1 million in latest Dubai Duty Free draw

Vartan Haji Narinian, a Lebanese national based in Kuwait became the latest $1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 373 with ticket number ...

21 hours ago

UAE-based artist group participates in Qatar art fest

A group of 20 UAE-based artists have participated in the 5-day Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF) 2021 and made a profound impression on the loca...

10 hours ago

For Stella McCartney, fashion must ditch leather or die trying

Despite initial scepticism from peers, McCartney has never used leather products since entering the industry three decades ago.

8 hours ago

Abu Dhabi Police find missing children

Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) affirmed what was circulated on social media platforms concerning two missing children in the city of Al Ain.

19 hours ago

Pakistani female racer Salma’s car crushes young motorcyclist to death in Islamabad

The accident took place near F-11 Markaz in Islamabad, the police said, adding that the woman racer managed to escape from the scene after hitting the...

23 hours ago

PM Imran unveils Rs120b pro-poor package for 20m Pakistani families

At the end of his speech, Imran said that he appeals to Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari to bring back half of the money they have looted over the p...

03 Nov 2021

UAE provides Dhs36.7m to Turkey to reconstruct areas affected by floods and wildfires

The UAE always seeks to extend a helping hand to brotherly and friendly countries in such circumstances that require solidarity and cooperation at var...

03 Nov 2021

South African author Damon Galgut wins top Booker prize for novel ‘The Promise’

The South African writer had been shortlisted for the third time this year, after being a finalist in 2003 and 2010.

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    Opinion

    UAE’s Methane Pledge a timely gesture

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s bid to join the Global Methane Pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow building on its position as one of the least met...

    20 hours ago

    Shows and football

    Who does not love curling up on the sofa after a long day and watching a really good series or movie? Most of us do, so this week we bring you a great...

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    Heating up

    Michael Jansen

    In the run-up to the ongoing climate summit in Glasgow Sir David Attenborough, the world’s most prominent climate campaigner,

    36 minutes ago

    Padel Tennis

    Elaine Superio

    The padel community is getting big in the UAE. We may have just heard about this now but the sport started long time ago. It is currently most popular...

    40 minutes ago

    California residents’ bid to save giant sequoias

    Ashtyn Perry was barely as tall as the shovel she stomped into barren ground where a wildfire last year ravaged the California mountain community of S...

    20 hours ago

    Climate crisis: Delay has become a new form of denial

    Whether it’s the apocalyptic wildfires that once again ravaged California and the West this summer, a heat dome over the Pacific Northwest that made p...

    20 hours ago

    Path to citizenship lies in Biden’s budget bill

    In 1989, when I was 4 years old, I arrived in the United States, along with my mother and brother. After spending the first seven months of my childho...

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    Local News

    Mohammed, Indonesian president meet at Expo, discuss bilateral ties

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday met Indonesian President Joko Widod...

    an hour ago

    UAE registers 73 new coronavirus cases, no deaths in 24 hours

    The Ministry stressed in a statement on Thursday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection ...

    4 hours ago

    Global Village kicks off month-long celebration for UAE Golden Jubilee

    Partnering with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), Global Village launches the 50 Years of Togetherness...

    6 hours ago

    Retailer offers Dhs50m in discounts for National Day

    This announcement came during a press conference held at Union Coop’s headquarters at Al Warqa City Mall.

    8 hours ago

    Abu Dhabi Police find missing children

    Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) affirmed what was circulated on social media platforms concerning two missing children in the city of Al Ain.

    19 hours ago

    Asian jailed for selling satellite channel decoders

    The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Asian to one month in jail and fined him Dhs5,000 and ordered his store to be shut down for one month, after bei...

    19 hours ago

    Sharjah Book Fair attracts thousands on its first day

    The 40th edition of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) received a large number of visitors on its first day including families and school...

    19 hours ago

    Lebanese national wins $1 million in latest Dubai Duty Free draw

    Vartan Haji Narinian, a Lebanese national based in Kuwait became the latest $1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 373 with ticket number ...

    21 hours ago

    Sport

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    Zampa takes 5-19 as Bangladesh out for 73 in Australia romp in Dubai

    Australia knew it could overtake South Africa on net run rate in a race to the semifinals by achieving the chase target in less than eight overs, and ...

    West Indies win toss, opt to field against Sri Lanka in must-win clash in Abu Dhabi

    West Indies are unchanged for the match while Sri Lanka, who are playing their final game of the tournament, brought in Binura Fernando for fellow sea...

    19 minutes ago

    India bid to keep last four hopes alive as NZ look to close in on semis berth

    India, who seem to have reignited their campaign with Afghanistan romp, will look to replicate their performance against Scotland to keep their semis ...

    39 minutes ago

    Watson aims to maintain perfect start as racing returns to Meydan Racecourse

    For Watson and Dobbs, local debutant Celtic Striker will attempt to concede weight to his 12 rivals which include his stable companions Double Orb, th...

    20 hours ago

    Batting legend and former captain Dravid named Indian cricket team new head coach

    "Rahul has had an illustrious playing career and is one of the greats of the game... I am hopeful that his new stint will take Indian cricket to new h...

    21 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    Lebanese female filmmaker helps boys delight in film production

    Sara Mezher, an award-winning filmmaker and actress, said the boys — who had expressed no interest in films — had not been as excited when they first ...

    3 hours ago

    For Stella McCartney, fashion must ditch leather or die trying

    Despite initial scepticism from peers, McCartney has never used leather products since entering the industry three decades ago.

    8 hours ago

    The women guarding India's rainforest 'refugees'

    The region is home to at least 325 globally threatened flora, fauna, bird, amphibian, reptile and fish species but the International Union for the Con...

    03 Nov 2021

    Mediclinic City Hospital earns Comprehensive Stroke Centre certification

    This certification programme is based on standards developed independently and overseen by two mission-driven organisations, reflecting decades of sci...

    02 Nov 2021

    Filmmaker Farah Khan gets UAE Golden Visa

    She shared a picture posing with her Golden Visa and wrote: "However much we deny it, it always feels good to be appreciated.

    02 Nov 2021

    Zinc supplements ‘may cut how long respiratory infections last’

    Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) can affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs, but most get better without treatment.

    02 Nov 2021

    Dubai Miracle Garden welcomes visitors for its 10th season

    "Dubai Miracle Garden, which takes inspiration from the Expo’s cutting-edge design, creativity and hospitality, is a unique addition to the itinerary ...

    01 Nov 2021

    Top gun: Saudi woman evokes admiration with skills in weapons training

    "The difficulties that I faced were the criticisms from women, which was surprising to me as I was expecting it from men," Mona Al-Khurais said.

    01 Nov 2021

    Business

    New business growth surges

    UAE non-oil firms enjoyed a marked increase in new business during October, driven by rising spending and tourism amid the opening of the Expo 2020. O...

    20 hours ago

    Shurooq launches Nomad, a new travel experience

    A new adventure awaits residents and visitors in the UAE as Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) launches Nomad, a first-of-its-kind...

    20 hours ago

    Thailand develops its niche tourism offering

    Thailand, which reopened its borders to the fully- vaccinated international tourists, recently has projected to welcome 13 million foreign visitors in...

    20 hours ago

    Expo 2020 reflects UAE’s ethos of bringing together nations: Mohammed

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday toured the pavilions...

    20 hours ago

    Latest innovations

    Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Tuesday toured the pavilions of Spain, Hungary, and the Republic of Korea ...

    02 Nov 2021

    Mahira Khan, Ahad Raza named Pakistan Pavilion's official Ambassadors at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Mahira said, “I feel so proud to be the official Pavilion Ambassador. It’s been such a pleasure going around the Pavilion from the landscapes to the r...

    02 Nov 2021

    Journey of the nation

    The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 launched a video celebrating the UAE’s diversity, tradition, and ambition.

    02 Nov 2021

    SBWC highlights Sharjah’s potential to businesswomen

    Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), recently hosted more than 30 delegates

    02 Nov 2021

    Shurooq appoints Singapore’s firm to manage two new projects

    The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has appointed The Lux Collective, a luxury hospitality management company headquartered in ...

    02 Nov 2021

    50 Dutch companies arrive on a trade mission to the UAE

    The minister wants to "make new partners for solving global challenges and deepen relations with existing partners in the UAE and broader Gulf region...

    02 Nov 2021

    A source of inspiration

    Dubravka Suica, Vice President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography, lauded the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai,

    01 Nov 2021

    Dubai Airshow 2021 to reconnect aviation and defence industries

    Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirate...

    01 Nov 2021

    A pavilion where ideas meet

    The Japan National Tourism organisation (JNTO) has opened its Dubai office on Monday, its first overseas office in the Middle East.

    01 Nov 2021

    Dubai Economy to support DED Trader licence holders

    The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with Golden Radiant Corporation to support projects

    01 Nov 2021

    Most Read

    Bollywood superstar Aishwarya shares a glimpse from her birthday

    Aishwarya took to Instagram to share a picture from her birthday celebrations with her actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan and their daughter Aaradhya.

    02 Nov 2021

    West Indies win toss, opt to field against Sri Lanka in must-win clash in Abu Dhabi

    West Indies are unchanged for the match while Sri Lanka, who are playing their final game of the tournament, brought in Binura Fernando for fellow sea...

    19 minutes ago

    Zampa takes 5-19 as Bangladesh out for 73 in Australia romp in Dubai

    Australia knew it could overtake South Africa on net run rate in a race to the semifinals by achieving the chase target in less than eight overs, and ...

    30 minutes ago

    Shows and football

    Who does not love curling up on the sofa after a long day and watching a really good series or movie? Most of us do, so this week we bring you a great...

    31 minutes ago

    Heating up

    In the run-up to the ongoing climate summit in Glasgow Sir David Attenborough, the world’s most prominent climate campaigner,

    36 minutes ago

    India bid to keep last four hopes alive as NZ look to close in on semis berth

    India, who seem to have reignited their campaign with Afghanistan romp, will look to replicate their performance against Scotland to keep their semis hopes alive in the T20 World Cup.

    39 minutes ago

    Padel Tennis

    The padel community is getting big in the UAE. We may have just heard about this now but the sport started long time ago. It is currently most popular in Hispanic American

    40 minutes ago

    Mohammed, Indonesian president meet at Expo, discuss bilateral ties

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday met Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Expo 2020 Dubai.

    an hour ago

    Lebanese female filmmaker helps boys delight in film production

    Sara Mezher, an award-winning filmmaker and actress, said the boys — who had expressed no interest in films — had not been as excited when they first walked in.

    3 hours ago

    UAE registers 73 new coronavirus cases, no deaths in 24 hours

    The Ministry stressed in a statement on Thursday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

    4 hours ago

    Global Village kicks off month-long celebration for UAE Golden Jubilee

    Partnering with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), Global Village launches the 50 Years of Togetherness photography contest.

    6 hours ago