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Indian man fills potholes out of love for dead son

Dadarao Bilhore smoothes the road surface, rests his shovel, looks to the sky and prays for his son, one of thousands
Porcupines found in Fujairah

Following on from last month’s announcement by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, EAD, of the discovery of a species
Sheikh Zayed: First Falconer and Nature Protector

The first edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, ADIHEX, was hosted in Abu Dhabi in
Abdullah bin Zayed inaugurates Sheikh Zayed Gallery at British Museum

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, inaugurated the
Report: Eagles help preserve environment

The world’s countries celebrate the annual "World Day of Awareness about Eagles" on the first Saturday of September, in
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s "Japanese Connections: The Birth of Modern Decor" exhibition opened

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), officially
Sharjah International Book Fair to open October 31

The Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, has announced that the 37th Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, is set to take
UAE ranks highest globally in halal tourism spending

The UAE ranks highest globally in halal tourism spending with an estimated $17.6 billion spent by UAE residents outside
Robotel: Japan hotel staffed by robot dinosaurs

The reception at the Henn na Hotel east of Tokyo is eerily quiet until customers approach the robot dinosaurs manning
Vampirina guide to help children make friends

Making friends is a top concern for children starting school, but Disney Junior's 'Vampirina' is looking to help.
India named Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s 2019 guest of honour

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has designated India as the guest of honour for the
UAE to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day on Tuesday

On Tuesday, the UAE will celebrate "Emirati Women’s Day ," which will be held this year under the theme, "Women on the
'Mosques of the World’ exhibition launches

Dubai Culture launched today a photo exhibition about the ‘Mosques of the World’, in cooperation with Hamdan bin
Al Majaz Waterfront to host spectacular fireworks show on Eid Al Adha

The Al Majaz Waterfront, one of Sharjah’s premier leisure destinations for tourists and families, has announced that it
Dubai calendar’s must try indoor activities for summer

With summer in full swing in the emirate, Dubai Calendar has rounded up the best ways to make the most of Dubai’s top
Emirates revamps its premium offering in First and Business Class

Emirates has refreshed its premium offering with new luxury products in First and Business Class for a more comfortable
Patriotic tunes but no bed-lam for Ikea's Indian debut

Ikea's first Indian outlet opened on Thursday, with more than 200 eager shoppers queueing in the underground car park
Julia Roberts' secret to true beauty

Julia Roberts thinks the key to true beauty is to "smell good" and "smile". The 50-year-old actress - who recently shot
Dubai Municipality launches ‘Plastic-Free Summer’ campaign

The Environment Department of Dubai Municipality has launched the "Plastic-Free Summer" campaign, which will continue
ADP launches training programmes to protect children from car accidents

The Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, has launched several training courses for the employees of the Traffic and Patrols
Abu Dhabi launches initiative to provide drinking water to birds during summer

The Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the Environment Friends Society, EFS, Abu Dhabi, distributed 2,000 water
Self-destructive behaviour: Burberry not alone

Burberry, which has been in the crosshairs for burning tens of millions of dollars of its products, is far from the
ARN launches Dubai's new multi-media hub

The Arabian Radio Network has unveiled its new headquarters in Dubai Media City. The facility includes world-class
UAE Cabinet approves VAT refund for tourists starting Q4 2018

The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to implement the value added tax refund system for tourists, which will
Lara Tabet receives the Global Influencer Award for 2018

Philanthropist, brand ambassador, official spokesperson and luxury business developer, Lara Tabet is the recipient of