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Record-breaking 24 mn domestic train tickets sold in France this summer

The Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean were particularly popular destinations this summer.

08 Sep 2023

49 per cent of travellers in UAE suffer from Nomophobia

Nomophobia is the fear of being without a mobile phone, can lead to anxiety, depression and isolation, as well as physical problems such as headaches.

28 Sep 2023

Pakistani couple makes history, scales world’s eighth highest peak in Nepal

Accompanied by a team of three Sherpas, the husband-and-wife adventurers achieved this remarkable milestone on a glorious on Sunday, as confirmed by Seven Summit Treks, the organisers of the expedition.

24 Sep 2023

In southern Spain, reviving an ancient salt harvesting tradition

The sector flourished in this sunny region for centuries, with salt from Cadiz exported to the Americas, until the invention of refrigeration drastically reduced the need for salt to conserve foods.

22 Sep 2023

Dubai-based Pakistan’s first astronaut Namira Salim set for space voyage

The Galactic 04 mission features three private astronauts who contribute diverse backgrounds and cultures to the venture, united by their shared enthusiasm for space, exploration, and adventure.

20 Sep 2023

Guatemalan site linked to Mayan rise declared heritage site

Tak'alik Ab'aj was a cosmopolitan commercial hub inhabited first by an ancient group known as the Olmecs and later by the Maya.

19 Sep 2023

Now, another Dubai first: An Artificial Intelligence Film Festival

Expo City Dubai hosts the six-month event, which features among other things a global contest where filmmakers submit an AI-based short film

05 Sep 2023

Archaeologists unearth 3,000-year-old priestly tomb in northern Peru

Two seals were also found along the upper edges of the tomb, one with an anthropomorphic face looking east and another with a jaguar design facing west.

28 Aug 2023

Canadian Finance Minister, who does not own a car, fined for speeding

Freeland is a legislator who represents a parliamentary constituency in central Toronto, Canada's largest city, and is often photographed on her bike.

23 Aug 2023

Dubai International airport welcomes 41.6m guests in first half 2023

DXB registered a robust performance throughout the second quarter, during which passenger traffic surged by 42.7% year on year to reach 20.3m.

22 Aug 2023

Kenya's young Maasai reconnect with their culture at Eunoto ceremony

They have just completed the first day of Eunoto, a traditional ritual marking the transition from young warrior to adulthood.

21 Aug 2023