In an era where digital media often shapes the way cultures are expressed and preserved, one woman in the UAE has taken a remarkable path to ensure her heritage is not forgotten. Lamia Rashid Al Shamsi, a 54-year-old mother, grandmother, and former teacher from Sharjah, has become a powerful voice in preserving the Emirati dialect—using…
Motorists commuting from Sharjah to Dubai are in the end respiratory a sigh of comfort way to the opening new bridge within the Al Shindagha area. Although the distance of the route hasn’t changed, the newly inaugurated structure—positioned simply beyond the Infinity Bridge in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road—has significantly reduced the infamous bumper-to-bumper…
The Food Innovation Conference 2024 is set to kick off tomorrow, Monday 13th May, in Dubai. The event, running until 15th May, is organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), under the theme “Reimagining Future Food Systems”. Hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates…
Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral and the operational partner for Yas Island and Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, affirmed that Yas and Saadiyat Islands are enhancing Abu Dhabi’s leading position on the world’s best tourist destinations list. Findlay stated to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Arabian…
Lush greenery could carpet the beach sands of Dubai as millions of mangroves dot 72km of the Emirate’s coastline, according to plans of a project unveiled this week. Billed ‘Dubai Mangroves’, the project envisions planting more than 100 million mangrove trees. Dubai-based sustainable cities developer URB told Khaleej Times that the project — which is…
Dubai is welcoming residents and visitors to share memorable experiences during Ramadan, as the city transforms for a month of joyful moments. A time of togetherness and an opportunity to share in a Holy Month to remember, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is hosting #RamadaninDubai citywide festivities from 10 March until Eid celebrations take over….
Several streets in the UAE will be closed today as the Sharjah International Cycling Tour is set to commence today. Fujairah Police has informed residents of the closure through a post on Instagram. The police has said that the roads will be closed today, January 30, 2024, from 11.15am till 12.30pm. The authority has urged…
