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Womankind's giant leap: who will be the first female moonwalker?

Who will take the giant leap for womankind? More than fifty years after the end of the Apollo program, NASA plans to
When the world stopped to watch Armstrong's moonwalk

When Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, he became the biggest live television star in history. Officially more than
Louvre Abu Dhabi announces major exhibitions for new season

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 2019-2020 season will launch in September and will include four exhibitions to explore how the arts
Dubai is the place to be this summer with DSS

With nearly a week to go until the start of the 22nd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Dubai Festivals and
At least 60 ice seals found dead along west Alaska coast

At least 60 ice seals have been found dead along Alaska’s west coast and federal biologists on Wednesday were trying to
The first transatlantic flight 100 years ago

When two British pilots steered a biplane across the vast Atlantic 100 years ago, battling frozen sleet and thick fog
Modhesh World is back this summer for its 20th edition milestone

Modhesh World, one of the most popular family edutainment destinations in the region, returns this summer for its 20th
Here to learn, not to entice teachers to come home, says Irish Minister

Ireland’s Minister of Education and Skills Joe McHugh begins his two-day visit to the UAE today with a focus on meeting
Indian national joins the list of DDF Millennium Millionaires

Raghu Krishnamurthy, an Oman-based Indian national, has just been added to the long list of Dubai Duty Free Millennium
Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Dubai offer something for everyone in the family

With the Holy Month of Ramadan coming to a close, Dubai is all set to welcome Eid Al Fitr with a variety of events,
Glamour Box.. from an idea to a mobile beauty center

The friendship between Mai Al Kamidi, Meitha Al Ghurair and Maryam Al Hamili has turned into a business venture by
New archaeological evidence revealed at a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Al Ain

Research conducted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, at the Hili 2 archaeological site, part of the
Gotta catch some shuteye: Pokemon unveils 'sleep game'

Having trouble waking up in the morning? Not getting enough sleep? The company that brought you Pokemon Go may have a
The bell rings twice: Spelling bee competitor gets reprieve

The opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday had a rare bit of controversy. Max Greenspan, a 13-
Plans to celebrate International Day of Yoga underway in Dubai

Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, met Vipul, the Consul-General of India in Dubai, in the
Florida zoo celebrates its first lion birth in 30 years

A Florida zoo is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs. The Naples Daily News reports this is the first time
Plastic polluter: Brazil recycles 'almost nothing'

Standing among sacks of used supermarket shopping bags, soft drink bottles and detergent containers, Evelin Marcele is
UAE Ambassador launches Arabic calligraphy exhibition in New Zealand

Fletcher Tabuteau, New Zealand Parliamentary Under-Secretary, and Saleh Ahmed Salem Al Zarim Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador
Made by foot: Mexican designer overcomes disability in style

When Adriana Macias graduated from law school, she found no firm was interested in hiring an attorney without arms. So
Brazil cosmetics giant Natura buys Avon in all-shares transaction

Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura said Wednesday that it is buying Avon in an all-share transaction that will form the
EAD releases first batch of fish into Abu Dhabi waters

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, EAD, in partnership with Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security
American picked to design vast car-free garden at Eiffel Tower

The city of Paris has chosen an American landscape architect to re-design a huge area surrounding the Eiffel Tower, a
Sherpa climbs Everest twice in a week for record 24th

Only last week Nepali mountain guide Kami Rita Sherpa set a new record by climbing Everest a 23rd time. On Tuesday for
20 world travellers win Dubai holiday as part of #BeMyGuest campaign

Dubai will host 40 global travellers for a ‘one-of-a-kind’ summer extravaganza as part of #BeMyGuest campaign by
Dhoni stumps fans with painting ambitions

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni fuelled retirement speculation on Tuesday after sharing his dream of becoming a painter,