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Sharjah’s flourishing art scene presented to Singapore

The Director-General of Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) recently highlighted Sharjah’s flourishing art and culture
Dubai’s souks offer a glimpse into the past

When it comes to shopping, Dubai has emerged as a major destination for tourists looking for anything from high-end
Ras Al Khaimah unveils first-ever business package designed for women

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, RAKEZ, today announced the launch of its BusinessWomen Package, a ‘first-of-its-kind’
Yahoo Japan to end ivory trade on its websites

Yahoo Japan said Wednesday it will end the trade of ivory on all its websites from November, after pressure from
Emirati women first officers spread their wings to five continents

Emirates airlines first officers Maryam Bin Ismail, Ayesha Yousuf, Bakhita Al Mheiri, Nouf Omar and Hanan Mohamed are
IFHC launches campaign to warn against illegal Houbara trade

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation, IFHC, today launched its ‘Fear’ campaign to warn the worldwide
Spacecraft carrying Russian humanoid robot docks at ISS

An unmanned spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot to be sent into orbit successfully docked at the
44,000 trees planted on Dubai roads in 2018

Dubai Municipality added 1.7 million square metres of green areas in Dubai in 2018 by planting 44,000 trees on the
High above Greenland glaciers, NASA looks into melting ocean ice

Skimming low over the gleaming white glaciers on Greenland's coast in a modified 1940s plane, three NASA scientists,
EPAA thwarts smuggling of rare animals

Sharjah's Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, has prevented the smuggling of several animals included
Everest region bans single-use plastic

Single-use plastics have been banned in the Everest region to reduce the vast amounts of waste left by trekkers and
500-year-old mummy of Incan girl returns to Bolivia

A 500-year-old mummy of an Incan girl has been returned to Bolivia some 129 years after it was donated to the Michigan
Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

Iceland on Sunday honours the passing of Okjokull, its first glacier lost to climate change, as scientists warn that
House construction using recycled plastic waste to tackle plastic menace in India

An Indian couple's initiative of constructing houses and other structures using sheets made of processed plastic waste
Dubai to witness Middle East’s first dinosaur skeleton auction

A massive 155-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton will be up for grabs for lovers of rare collectibles as Emirates
How to bypass ATM fees while you're on the road

If you find yourself short on cash while on vacation, it might seem easiest to hit up the nearest ATM. But if that
Bro bling: Tiffany introduces men's jewelry collection

Tiffany is launching its first comprehensive jewelry collection for men in October as it seeks to diversify its
Experience, training, insurance could be required on Everest

A Nepal government committee formed after a bad mountaineering season on Mount Everest has recommended requiring
Germany plans to ban plastic bags

A German federal minister said she was working on laws to ban plastic bags, German news agency DPA reported on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi to mark 72nd Indian Independence Day with 3 distinct events

With the aim to bring together thousands of Indians to celebrate India’s 72nd Independence Day, Department of Culture
Make memories this Eid Al Adha with The Dubai Mall

With its incredible entertainment, extensive F&B outlets and range of retail offerings under one roof, The Dubai Mall
Dubai Culture hosts ‘The Founding Fathers Exhibition’ at Etihad Museum

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), is hosting and inviting the community to attend ‘The Founding Fathers
Modhesh World offers lots of fun this Eid in Dubai

Modhesh World, the indoor family friendly destination at Dubai World Trade Centre, offers something for everyone to
Emirati food on space station for the first time in history

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced that Hazzaa AlMansoori, the UAE’s first astronaut to travel
July 2019 hottest month globally ever recorded

July 2019 was the warmest month across the globe ever recorded, according to data released Monday by the European