Dubai marked World Earth Day 2018 in a really unique way, getting a Guinness World Record for forming the longest line of plastic bottles using 58,447 used bottles.
The line, measuring 3842.5 meters, was arranged on an area of 522 sq m and the event also demonstrated to the public how many plastic bottles we are really using as a community.
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Star-gazers and astronomy-enthusiasts are in for a blazing treat.
Meteors hailing from the Lyre constellation, or 'Lyrids', can be seen from all over the world and if you're lucky, you can catch the spectacular show.
Peak shower hours will be after midnight on Saturday, April 21 until the early hours of Sunday, April 22, as per Al Ittihad report.
Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has recently announced fines for real estate agencies promoting and marketing properties via SMS or phone call.
According to Al Bayan, the authority stressed that such actions are 'strictly prohibited' and can invite a Dh50,000 fine.
RERA commented on a recent case of a real estate company that launched
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, won the Educational Personality of the Year at the Khalifa Award for Education.
He was recognised for his tireless efforts in promoting education and supporting learning activities across the UAE.
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and member of t
The UAE has disbursed the final $12 million of its $120 million commitment towards polio eradication. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, had pledged to donate the amount in 2013
The announcement was made by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) on Monday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai met on Sunday, on the sidelines of the 29th Arab Summit, currently held in Dhahran, with President Beji Caid Essebsi, President of Tunisia.
They discussed items on the summit's agenda and expressed confidence that it will result in positive r
Preparations are afoot to roll out legislations that will allow transit passengers to tour the country. On Monday, the UAE Cabinet gave the green light to prepare a general policy to grant entry visas to transit passengers who wish to visit the country's landmarks and tourist attractions.
Passengers transiting via any of the airports in the country will be
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the distribution of an additional bonus amounting to Dh33.3million to owners of taxi plates in Dubai.
The total number of plates benefiting from the distribution is 6,659. Dubai Taxi Corporation and other taxi franchise companies
Dubai schools are embracing iPad learning in classrooms as tech companies introduce more education-focused gadgets into the market.
Tech Giant Apple has recently introduced its new sixth generation 9.7-inch iPad, which has features that target students and educators - making it a user-friendly device in replacement of textbooks.
Last week, a distre
Women workforce in the UAE have certain rights which they should equip themselves with to avoid exploitation at workplace. The UAE Labour Law lays down special provisions relating to the working hours and conditions of women employees.
Let's take a look at the important aspects of the law related to working women in the country.
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