Author: KAVIA M R

Most people believe that the water in plastic bottles has been filtered and is pure. However, a new scientific study has revealed the bottled water risks to human life. According to the study, a liter of water in a plastic bottle contains more than 240,000 plastic particles. For the study, researchers, at Columbia University, chose the top three bottled water brands available in the US. The researchers discovered that there were between 100,000 and 350,000 plastic particles in every liter of water. This is a hundred times greater amount of plastic particles than was previously thought, and 90 percent of…

India: The President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has attended the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. The three-day summit, which is being attended by several officials, is currently underway in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Speaking at the summit, the UAE President thanked Mr. Modi for the invitation and congratulated him on the summit’s 20th anniversary. The UAE President noted that the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which was first founded by Mr. Modi, has become an important international forum for the exchange of expertise in economic growth…

Abu Dhabi: The Gas Safety Committee has issued a series of circulars to improve the ongoing safety of LPG use across Abu Dhabi. The Committee, comprising 12 government entities under the Department of Energy, issued the circular in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). These stipulate that all economic establishments in Abu Dhabi are required to adhere to new directives, prohibiting several actions to avoid fines or risking closure. The circulars aim to ensure strict compliance with safety and fire prevention requirements. A key requirement is for all economic entities to secure a certificate of conformity…

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has appointed more than 140 Emiratis in various fields, including engineering, technology, and administration, as part of its ‘Our Human Resources, Our Pride’ campaign in 2023. The initiative aims to increase the percentage of Emiratisation in the technical and field areas associated with municipal fields of work. The latest move is in line with the objectives and strategies of the Emiratization process in the UAE. ‘Our Human Resources, Our Pride initiative by the Municipality is designed to provide employees with the requisite skills, knowledge, and expertise to further improve their professional and personal growth. Mr. Wesam Lootah,…

Abu Dhabi: The renowned Abu Dhabi Falconers Club is gearing up to kick off the 11th edition of the UAE President’s Cup Falcon Competition at Al Falah Field. They have extended the competition’s duration from the previous 12 days to 16 days, now running until January 27, 2024. Along with supporting the UAE’s legacy and ancestral sports in keeping with its mission and values, the competition seeks to maintain the successes of the past. The championship comprises seven categories: “Sheikhs,” “Public Owners,” “Public Open,” “Public Amateurs,” “Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),” “Local Production,” and “Ladies.” Additionally, with 92 diverse rounds, the…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), will participate in the 13th edition of the Ataya charity exhibition. It is organized by the Emirates Red Crescent Authority under the patronage of Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) for Women Affairs, Chairperson of the Higher Committee of the Ataya Initiative, and wife of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. The exhibition will be held from January 15 to 20, 2024, in the Marina…

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has commended commercial transport companies for adhering to regulations aimed at lowering carbon emissions from their exhausts, particularly those that operate trucks and other heavy vehicles. There has been an astounding 98 percent compliance rate because of this dedication. Recently, inspection and awareness campaigns were led by field teams from the Licensing Activities Monitoring Department at the Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA, in collaboration with the Administration Services Department. These campaigns were run in conjunction with Emirates Transport and the General Department of Traffic at the Dubai Police Headquarters. The…

Scientists have discovered traces of thirteen common ingredients in sunscreens and other personal care products in the snowpack of five Arctic glaciers in the Svalbard archipelago. “For some of these chemicals, this is the first time their presence is reported in the snow in Svalbard,” Ms. Marianna D’Amico, a polar scientist at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in Italy, and associates explain in their published paper. The “Chemicals of Emerging Arctic Concern” (CEACs) are substances that have been identified by a team of environmental scientists as being of particular interest to researchers. This watch list, called the Arctic Monitoring and…

Dubai: The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has conducted a workshop titled “Digital Twin Development of the Distribution Grid: Concepts and Use-Cases for DEWA.” The workshop aimed to introduce employees to aspects of power network modeling using real-time simulation, the R&D Centre’s capabilities, and current and future work in this landscape. The workshop included seven panel discussions with the participation of global experts and specialists who work at the Center. The workshop, part of the Al-Baheth program, highlighted the digital twins of the power network using real-time simulations and their role in providing…

Dubai: Eight Nakheel beaches have received the prestigious Blue Flag status at their Jebel Ali, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Islands locations. Nakheel is the world’s leading real estate development company, based in Dubai. A Blue Flag display on a beach means that the beach is clean, meets safety and accessibility requirements, is managed sustainably, and has excellent water quality. The Blue Flag is a leading international eco-certification program owned and operated by the Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE), a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Denmark. The Blue Flag is a voluntary program available for beaches and marinas, both private and…