Author: KAVIA M R

Paris: Mr. Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates took the team to victory on the second summit arrival at Paris-Nice, giving them a two-win in a week. The captain of UAE Team Emirates won stage 7 of the French race, covering 142,9 KM from Nice to the Col de la Couillole, after being forced to take a day off due to the strong wind, beating out Mr. David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ), who came in second at 2″, and Mr. Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma), who came in third at 6″. The struggle amongst the race’s top favourites kicked off when the peloton closed…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has launched a brand-new program called the “Industrialist Programme,” which aims to strengthen regional capabilities and boost Emiratization in the industrial sector. The program is the result of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis). The Industrialist Program is a training initiative aiming to upskill national cadres and help them access skilled jobs in the industrial sector. The MoU aims to empower talent, develop skills, and provide job opportunities for UAE nationals as…

Sharjah: The Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES) is one of the biggest and most prestigious gold and jewellery events in the nation and the region, and it continues to awe visitors at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS). The 51st edition of the exhibition, which is on display until 12th March 2023, features a distinctive display of numerous luxurious designs of the world’s best jewellery, rare gold creations, distinctive diamonds, and opulent watches, presented by hundreds of local and foreign watch and jewellery firms. At WJMES, visitors have the chance to see the astounding Najmat Taiba (Taiba Star) gold ring.…

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the UAE and the International Committee on Technical Interchange for Space Mission Operations as well as Ground Data Systems hosted the largest edition of the International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps 2023). The 17th edition was concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre. SpaceOps 2023, held for the first time ever in the Arab world, saw more than 1,100 participants from over 70 countries attend the 5-day event filled with plenary sessions, informative lectures, in-depth technical sessions, and interactive workshops. More than 100 sessions were held…

Sharjah: The 20th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days in Al Hamriyah was officially launched in presence of Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. Visitors and guests to the Heritage Days in Al Hamriyah were given an overview of the events going on throughout the Heritage Village in Al Hamriyah, including interactive, folkloric, and popular theatrical performances that were put on by the local schools as well as traditional songs, acting scenes, folk and sports games, and cultural events. International teams and other heritage teams performed artistic activities and well-known dances. Competitions for kids who…

Ras Al Khaimah: Manar Mall, Al Hamra’s flagship mall, is providing residents and visitors of Ras Al Khaimah with a unique lifestyle experience. Family-friendly classics, animated films, and more are now available to watch for free in a comfortable environment outside beneath the stars With the opening of an outdoor theatre at its picturesque waterside Promenade. The outdoor theatre will debut on 10th March 2023 with the entertaining musical fantasy Encanto and screen movies from a variety of genres every Friday and Saturday at 8 PM through 6th May 2023. It will have a large seating capacity for up to…

Abu Dhabi: The World Women Entrepreneurs Summit (WWES) will take place in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and Honorary President of Emirates Business Women Council (EBWC). The two-day summit’s topic, ‘’Impact of Digital Transformation on Business” is in line with the UAE Strategy for Digital Leadership 2031–2071, which raises the profile of female entrepreneurs locally, regionally, and internationally. In order to examine the most recent trends, difficulties, and possibilities in the digital…

Dubai: The Emirates Group is presenting the inaugural ForsaTEK conference, an annual event and platform to foster new opportunities, bring together two start-up initiatives, Intelak and Aviation X Lab, and work with prominent tech and business partners, start-ups, and ecosystem players. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, officially opened the event. The Chairman stated that, “Innovation is an integral strand of the Emirates Group’s DNA since day one. With the advancements in technology, we have always aimed to deliver better value and solutions to our customers through its adaptation and implementation…

Abu Dhabi: A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have created a single-step, organic solvent-free hydrothermal procedure to turn plastic bags made of polyethylene and surgical masks made of polypropylene into carbon dots. An estimated 26,000 metric tons of pandemic-related plastic waste from medical waste to online shopping packaging have been released into the world’s oceans, making it even more urgent to find efficient methods to upcycle this non-degradable material. One solution is to convert single-use plastic into so-called carbon dots, carbon nanomaterials that are biocompatible, and have applications in the fields of biological imaging, environmental monitoring, chemical…

Dubai: Microsoft UAE has begun Ignite Spotlight, an event related to Microsoft Ignite the company’s flagship networking and skilling summit for technology enthusiasts. Returning as an in-person event, Tailored to individual markets, Microsoft Ignite Spotlight is aimed to empower the region’s technical decision-makers and developers’ communities. Microsoft Ignite Spotlight will follow the Microsoft global Ignite flagship event, and attendance will be by invitation only. The 9th March skilling day will feature in-person sessions conducted by Microsoft experts including demos, skills training and technology update sessions. The Spotlight breakout sessions will support the five themes of the flagship but add localised…