Dubai announces distance learning for all private schools

Photo: @Compare Fibre/Unsplash The authorities in Dubai has announced distance learning for all private schools on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, due to expected unstable weather conditions. “With unstable weather predicted, all Dubai private schools, nurseries, and universities must offer distance learning on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3,” the Knowledge and Human … Read more

Dubai’s new airport will be five times the size of its current one

Digital render of the planned entrance of Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, set to be the biggest in the world upon completion. Dubai Media Office DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s leadership approved a 128 billion dirham ($35 billion) plan to build a new passenger terminal at the emirate’s Al Maktoum International Airport, which will … Read more

Empower to provide district cooling services to Al Habtoor Tower

Dubai-listed cooling company Empower has signed an agreement with Al Habtoor Group to provide district cooling services of approximately 7,200 refrigeration tons (RT) for the much-anticipated Al Habtoor Tower. The agreement was signed on Monday, April 29, by Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, and Mohammed Khalaf Al-Habtoor, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group. Empower … Read more

Take a look at United Arab Emirates new “Al Maktoum” airport

The United Arab Emirates has given the green light to the establishment of a new airport, which is expected to be the world’s busiest and five times the size of the current one. The new airport will boast hundreds of gates and aviation technologies that are at the forefront of worldwide innovation. Dubai plans … Read more

Arijit Singh and Mahira Khan’s interaction in Dubai wins hearts; singer makes her blush and how

Arijit Singh sang in front of a huge audience in Dubai where actress Mahira Khan was also present. The singer kept on singing unaware that she was present in the audience. Later, he told the audience to clap for Mahira Khan and said that he was grateful to know that she was in the audience. … Read more

Free entry to Korean festival set to take place in Dubai

Photo: Oh My Girl/X Dubai: If you are a fan of Korean culture, then it’s time to mark your calendars for a fun celebration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai is gearing up to host the Seoul My Soul in Dubai festival, a celebration of all things Korean at the Agenda, Dubai Media City on … Read more

Dubai deluge likely made worse by warming world, scientists find

A powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates last week was likely made more intense because of climate change, a team of international scientists has found. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, composed of researchers from around the globe, said rain storms like the one that struck last … Read more

Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt honoured with UAE golden visa

Pakistani celebrity couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are the latest celebrities to be honoured with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) golden visa. Aiman and Muneeb expressed their gratitude towards the country for the “honour and privilege” bestowed on them. Taking to Instagram, Aiman posted a photo of herself receiving the honor and captioned it … Read more

Opinion | After floods cause Dubai flights chaos, expect travel insurance to cost more and cover less

Weather forecasters knew a major storm was heading for the United Arab Emirates and authorities advised citizens to stay at home. Passengers queued for hours at flight connection desks at Dubai International Airport after record-breaking rain hit the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding. Photo: Reuters As feared, the UAE’s largest city, Dubai, was brought … Read more

NASA releases satellite photos of record UAE flooding

NASA released photos of parts of Dubai and Abu Dhabi before and after the United Arab Emirates was hit by record rainfall last week that caused dangerous floods and paralyzed much of the country. The images, taken by NASA Earth Observatory on Friday using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey, show large patches of … Read more