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Sharjah: The International 5-Star Show Jumping Championship, Sharjah Ruler’s Cup came to a successful completion as H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, crowned knight Kristaps Nertenks and his horse “Valor” from the Republic of Latvia as Champion of the Longines Sharjah Prize Cup. The 4-day event which was organized at Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, had a financial half prize amounted to $170,000, out of a total of $481,000, which were won by the winners and those in advanced positions in 28 rounds. The Championship is organized under the patronage of H.H. Dr.…
Abu Dhabi: Movie Theaters in the UAE are set to be lively again with the Media Regulatory Office of the Ministry of Culture and Youth allowing cinemas to operate at 100 percent capacity from 15th February 2022. The decision which was revealed by National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) awards each emirate with discretion to modify cinema capacity, easing or tightening procedures as they seem necessary. Since the beginning of the pandemic the UAE has handled the crisis very professionally. The decision to raise capacity in cinemas follows the success of the efforts of the UAE government agencies…
Dubai: Pushing its sustainability ambitions, Dubai Municipality has reportedly planted 170,000+ plants at various locations across the city, beside road and squares, adding 2.83 million square meters of green areas in 2021. As much as 466 trees in average were planted by the authority every day, 130 percent higher than the initial target, raising the total area of green spaces under the Authority’s supervision to around 43.83 million square meters. Dubai Municipality has been working to significantly increase green areas in the emirate and intensifying horticultural work along all main and secondary roads as well as residential areas in line…
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s consultative council, its parliamentary body, the Federal National Council (FNC) recently celebrated its 50th Founding Anniversary. Amid the Golden Jubilee celebrations, FNC, one of the five federal authorities of the UAE, is entering a new chapter in its illustrious history with confident steps to continue its contribution to the national comprehensive development, translating the leadership’s vision and citizens’ aspirations, embodying the Shura approach. Over the last 50 years, the body has been making substantial efforts to grow citizen participation in the decision-making process, and consolidate the values of loyalty, belonging and national cohesion, under the significant support…
Dubai: Celebrating its association with the global mega event Expo 2020 Dubai, Dulsco, a pioneer in providing human resource solutions and waste management, recently opened the Expo 2020 Dubai portals, a symbolic gesture of pushing forward with Expo and its shared goals and vision for a sustainable future. The special moment was further made memorable by the presence of key members from Dulsco and Expo 2020 Dubai teams, including but not limited to; David Stockton, Chief Executive Officer, Dulsco Martin Bradley, Chief Financial Officer, Dulsco John Grainger, Dulsco’s Chief Operations Officer for Environmental Solutions Mahdi Mohamed, Dulsco’s Chief Operations Officer…
New York: Reiterating its global leadership in combatting COVID-19 and supporting other nations to eradicate the Pandemic, the United Arab Emirates took stage at the 60th Session of the United Nations’ Commission for Social Development to highlight its ongoing efforts to aid countries across the world in COVID-19 recovery. The UAE’s support provided since the dawn of the pandemic includes 2,000+ tons of supplies and nearly 200 medical assistance flights sent to 135 countries. The global pandemic continues to cast a shadow over our society and the lives and livelihoods of many around the world, but the UAE and its…
Dubai: Parents of young travelers taking Emirates flights can now rest easy knowing that their kids are taken care of greatly with dedicated lounge for them at Dubai International Airport (DXB), located next to Emirates’ First-Class Lounge in Concourse B. UAE’s largest airline, Emirates has recently upgraded its lounge in DXB, keeping it open 24×7 for unaccompanied minors with newly upgraded facility offering fun video games, drinks and snacks, comfortable seating areas, free wi-fi, and washrooms designed for kids. EMIRATES’ UNACCOMPANIED MINOR SERVICE With Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minor Service, Parents or Guardians of Unaccompanied Young Travelers can drop them off at…
Dubai: In line with objectives to enhance regional collaborations and support cancer patients in the UAE, US-based multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation, Pfizer recently signed an association deal with the UAE-based Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) and Emirates Oncology Society. The Memorandum of Understanding strengthens Pfizer’s commitment to progressing oncology care, promoting early detection, and supporting cancer treatment in the country. Cancer is one of the greatest health challenges we collectively face. Therefore, as part of our renewed commitment at Pfizer to Friends of Cancer Patients and Emirates Oncology Society, we want to ensure that we are doing everything we…
Sharjah: The pertinent matter of Ocean Conservation received the much-needed spotlight as region’s leading photography event, the Xposure International Photography Festival launched its first-ever Conservation Summit. Organized under the theme of ‘Saving our Oceans’, the new initiative by the Festival will explore hope and solutions for safeguarding the precious biodiversity of the global marine ecosystems. The day-long Summit, dedicated to ocean conservation and visual storytelling was honored by the esteemed presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council. Organized in partnership with the International League of Conservation…
Dubai: In line its objectives to highlight the endless opportunities the Future presents, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has revealed the ‘Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50’ to draw attention to the most encouraging opportunities across different critical and future sectors in the next 50 years. The Report will introduce the most prominent major trends of the future to decision-makers in both public and private sectors, thought leaders, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and the people in the UAE and across the globe. The ‘Future Opportunities Report’ is expected to help leadership across all domains to create strategies and plans, and contribute…