Author: Desk Reporter

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) declared that the next edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held on 16th December 2023. Following the announcement of 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability” by President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the fifth ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will place even more emphasis on sustainability, with several initiatives aimed at minimising the event’s impact on the environment and lowering waste. The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon supports ADNOC and ADSC’s initiatives to promote healthier and more active lifestyles by giving runners of…

Dubai: The UAE Food Bank has launched a campaign to provide 3 million meals and food parcels to underprivileged individuals and families both in the UAE and abroad during the holy month of Ramadan, under the direction of Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of UAE Food Bank. In conjunction with various partners, the UAE Food Bank, linked with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has unveiled its activities…

Dubai: Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa 2023 begins off in Dubai with the theme “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service.” This event brings together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, with the aim of exploring how to make the best out of cloud and the vital role of cloud in boosting digital economy. At the event, Mr. Zhang Yiming, the Chinese Ambassador to UAE, gave a keynote speech on the significance of cloud computing in digital economy. “China is poised to partner with the…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting the 33rd Sharjah Ramadan Festival in various towns and areas of the Emirate of Sharjah starting 22nd March 2023 and running through 25th April 2023. Ramadan: Together We Make It More Memorable is the theme for the celebration this year. Over the course of 35 days, residents and visitors from the UAE and around the world will have the opportunity to experience entertainment events, shopping experiences, promotions, and valuable prizes, as well as significant discounts at shopping malls. The festival offers discounts from the largest stores of Sharjah’s most famous international brands,…

Abu Dhabi: Rashid Rover, the first Emirati rover to touch down on the moon’s surface, has successfully made it to the lunar orbit as per the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The rover is now just one step away from making history. The iSpace lander carrying the Rashid Rover performed its first lunar orbit insertion manoeuvre in accordance with the mission operation plan, at 5.24 AM UAE time on 21st March 2023, under the direction of lander engineers. After a controlled burn from the lander’s main propulsion system lasting several minutes, the manoeuvre was successfully completed. https://twitter.com/HamdanMohammed/status/1638225889677672448?s=20 The insertion…

Ajman: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development has hosted the first edition of the “Sustainability of Cultural Tourism in the Era of Digital Communication Forum” in association with the Arab Network For Communication and Public Relations at the Arab Administrative Development Organization League of the Arab States. Held at the Radisson Blue Ajman Hotel for two days, the Forum brings together a group of senior executive officials and decision-makers in the government and private sectors, from inside and outside the UAE. It also hosts specialists in the Arab tourism and destination development sector, economic experts and entrepreneurs in the travel,…

Dubai: Dubai Science Park, a part of TECOM Group PJSC, is launching an interactive awareness campaign to inform UAE citizens about the importance of early screening for the detection of colon cancer for National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UAE, accounting for 8.9 percent of total cancer-related deaths. Globally, over 1.9 million new cases and 930,000 deaths were estimated in 2020, with 3.2 million new cases predicted by 2040. Regular screening is the key to preventing colorectal cancer. At present, only…

Sharjah: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has visited the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). While there, he received a comprehensive understanding of the services and solutions available to national and international businesses and projects both inside and outside the UAE. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chairperson of SRTIP and president of the American University of Sharjah welcomed the Ruler. Sheikh Saud was given a thorough explanation of the ambitious plan for the park, whose main goal, as explained by the Chairperson, is to foster a healthy innovation culture…

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced that Al Masar Park in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, has officially opened for its citizens. The inauguration ceremony was attended by prestigious personalities such as Mr. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Dr. Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Operational Affairs at the DMT, Mr. Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, Director General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, and Mr. Hamad Al-Mutawa, Executive Director of Operations Affairs Sector at DMT. Also in attendance were other senior officials from the department. The park provides additional amenities…

Dubai: The “Hatta Ramadan Championship” will be held in Hatta, with a record-breaking turnout of participants and spectators from March 24th to April 14th 2023. The Championship is organized by the Team Games Co. in Hatta Sports Club each year during the Holy Month of Ramadan with assistance from the Dubai Sports Council. Taking place in Al Dhahra School for Basic and Secondary Education in Hatta, the festival features three sporting events volleyball, running, and futsal. The competitions for futsal and volleyball will begin on the second day of Ramadan. Eight teams will compete in the volleyball competition, while 16 teams…