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UAE: Сloudy and dusty weather forecast for coming days

UAE: Сloudy and dusty weather forecast for coming days

03 Aug 2022

If you are heading out, be prepared for a hot and dusty Wednesday with rainfall in some parts of the UAE.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies across the UAE are looking sunny to partly cloudy, with some clouds associated with rain over the eastern region by the afternoon, such as in Fujairah.

Strong winds are expected to repeatedly blow, at a speed of 20 –30 km/h, reaching up to 60 km/h at times

The winds are expected to blow dust and sand into... Read More

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi kicks off Maktaba Summer Camp

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi kicks off Maktaba Summer Camp

02 Aug 2022

MAKTABA, the library management section of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is holding its popular annual MAKTABA Summer Camp from 1 to 28 August 2022, aiming to enhance the creative and entrepreneurial skills of children and teenagers through fun, knowledge-building sessions. The programme will encompass a wide range of artistic and educational activities through interactive workshops tailored to different interests and age groups.

Shaikha Almehairi... Read More

IMG Worlds' SummerFest is a great way to spend the summer

IMG Worlds' SummerFest is a great way to spend the summer

01 Aug 2022

Dubai's largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure, celebrates the Summerfest with unlimited fun until 4th September 2022. This summer, IMG Worlds' SummerFest will be a great way to spend time together. The IMG Summerfest 2022 has been uniquely planned, adding a number of new attractions and entertainment. In addition to several new rides and attractions, Summerfest 2022 offers a unique experience for guests of all ages.

At this festival, guests will find unique themed decor... Read More

The third edition of the MAXXI Bvlgari Prize

The third edition of the MAXXI Bvlgari Prize

27 Jul 2022

With works deeply rooted in the present, capable of opening a passage through History, Society and Nature to better understand the ever-evolving contemporary world, Alessandra Ferrini (Florence, 1984), Silvia Rosi (Scandiano - RE, 1992) and Namsal Siedlecki (USA, 1986), from 23 June to 20 November 2022, are the protagonists of the exhibition, curated by Giulia Ferracci, of the third edition of the MAXXI BVLGARI Prize, a project that unites MAXXI and Bulgari in the support and promotion of... Read More

Revitalizing the Mediterranean Sea: Zenith Partners with the Medsea Foundation to restore seagrass

Revitalizing the Mediterranean Sea: Zenith Partners with the Medsea Foundation to restore seagrass

27 Jul 2022

Bolstering its commitment to environmental action and a cleaner future, ZENITH is announcing its partnership with the MEDSEA foundation to support its project to replant carbon-absorbing seagrasses in the Mediterranean Sea.

During the Extreme E Island X Prix race in Sardinia last year, ZENITH – the electric rally racing championship’s Official Timekeeper and Founding Partner – took part in the local Legacy Programme, an initiative led by the MEDSEA foundation to restore the Posidonia... Read More

Up to Dh500,000 fine in UAE for slandering and insulting posts on social media

Up to Dh500,000 fine in UAE for slandering and insulting posts on social media

21 Jul 2022

The acts of slandering or swearing online are punishable offences in the UAE, and can see up to half a million dirhams in fines imposed on offenders.

The UAE Public Prosecution issued a warning against such acts on its social media platforms on Tuesday, and said that some offenders can even be jailed.

Fines and jail

“Whoever swears at others, or attributes thereto an incident that would make another person subject to punishment or disdain by others using an information... Read More

Dolce & Gabbana opens a new boutique in Doha, Qatar

Dolce & Gabbana opens a new boutique in Doha, Qatar

21 Jul 2022

Dolce&Gabbana inaugurates a new boutique in Doha, Qatar. The store hosts Womenswear and Menswear Collections at the ground floor while the first floor is dedicated to Childrenswear. The boutique is located in a prime location in the luxury area of the Place Vendôme Mall.

Elegant and luminous, the Childrenswear store is characterized by beige stone walls and creamy velvet coverings. Its footwear area is constituted of beige velvet sofas as well as bronze and ivory topped tables.... Read More

A memorable 'Fun Day' event for media and families at Mercato Mall

A memorable 'Fun Day' event for media and families at Mercato Mall

20 Jul 2022

Mercato Shopping Mall Jumeirah recently organised a ‘Fun Day’ event for journalists, social media influencers and their kids who enjoyed one of the most spectacular shows ‘Mongolian Circus’ during DSS.

The unique event, featured six Mongolian performers, who entertained the audience with pyramids, acrobatic, equilibrium and jumping acts in addition to Yan magical illusion show , the interactive mind blowing show with special trick of illusionism. The monumental slide that in past... Read More

flydubai launches flights to the historical city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan

flydubai launches flights to the historical city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan

18 Jul 2022

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of flights to Samarkand in Uzbekistan from 20 September with a twice-weekly service. With the addition of flights to Samarkand, flydubai grows its operations in the market to two points including the capital, Tashkent.

Flights to Samarkand International Airport (SKD) will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) on Tuesdays and Fridays. With the launch of operations to Samarkand, flydubai grows its network to... Read More

UAE parking fines and violations you need to know

UAE parking fines and violations you need to know

18 Jul 2022

You work hard to get your monthly salary, so don’t squander it away on parking violations and fines. Whether you know the rules or being a new driver, take note of these UAE parking violations and fines below… 

Improper parking

We’ve all been there… parking can be difficult to ace but if you have not parked within the lines and end up encroaching on someone else’s spot, you can be fined Dhs500.

Pavement parking

It doesn’t matter that you’ve spent more than 15... Read More

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