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Ishara Art Foundation presents a major solo exhibition “Only Life, Myriad Places”

Ishara Art Foundation presents a major solo exhibition “Only Life, Myriad Places”

30 Aug 2023

Ishara Art Foundation presents Only Life, Myriad Places, a major solo exhibition of Sudarshan Shetty (25th August – 9th December 2023). Celebrating the global premiere of the artist’s latest film ‘One Life Many’, the exhibition marks the first survey of Shetty’s moving image works, presenting rarely seen videos, multi-media installations and sculptures.

Sudarshan Shetty’s practice traverses the inner and outer realities of everyday life. Blurring the boundaries between dreams and... Read More

Which nationalities require no entry permit to visit UAE?

Which nationalities require no entry permit to visit UAE?

29 Aug 2023

Visitors may receive one of two possible visas on arrival: either a 30-day entry visa, which is extendable for 10 days, or a 90-day one.

Those from GCC countries can use their passports or their Identity Card to enter, and do not require a visa or a sponsor.

Indian citizens holding an ordinary passport can get a 14-day entry visa upon arrival and can apply for a 14-day extension. However, their passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, and the... Read More

Private schools reopen for a new academic year on August 28

Private schools reopen for a new academic year on August 28

28 Aug 2023

Private schools in Dubai reopen for the 2023-2024 academic year today, on August 28, Monday and the yellow school buses once again took over on Dubai’s roads on Monday morning after a two-month summer break.

Schools have organised staggered entries to ensure that there is time for introductions, school tours, and orientation sessions, supporting new students in adapting to their environment, peers, and academic expectations.

Students in Dubai schools seemed exhilarated as they... Read More

Six performances not to miss as Dubai Summer Surprises draws to a close

Six performances not to miss as Dubai Summer Surprises draws to a close

25 Aug 2023

Dubai Summer Surprises has been keeping the city engaged and entertained with a range of impressive musical performances, comedic acts, and captivating theatrical shows at renowned landmarks and shopping destinations right through the summer break. And now, in its season finale, DSS delivers six unmissable concerts and performances for the festival’s closing weekend, taking place from 1 to 3 September. 

Prepare to be amazed as Bollywood sensation, Farhan Akhtar,... Read More

Taliban stopped 100 women flying to Dubai for university scholarships

Taliban stopped 100 women flying to Dubai for university scholarships

24 Aug 2023

The head of a Dubai-based conglomerate on Wednesday said Afghanistan's Taliban authorities had stopped around 100 women from travelling to the United Arab Emirates where he was to sponsor their university education.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, founding chairman of Al Habtoor Group, said in a video posted on X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, that he had planned to sponsor the female students to attend university and a plane he had paid for had been due to fly them to the... Read More

Bloomingdale’s presents exclusive edit in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day

Bloomingdale’s presents exclusive edit in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day

24 Aug 2023

This Emirati Women’s Day, Bloomingdale’s presents its bespoke edit that honors the spirit, creativity, and achievements of Emirati Women. Showcasing stylish, elegant, and unique pieces that resonate with their empowered personalities, the edit is available to shop online and in-store. Embrace contemporary elegance with the PH5 Alice Short Sleeve Crop Top and Ellie Midi Skirt with Traveling Ribs, the Pangaia x Roberto Lugo 365 Hoodie and Track Pants, Palm Angels Palm University Low-Top... Read More

Academic Calendar for Dubai's Private Schools - 2023-24

Academic Calendar for Dubai's Private Schools - 2023-24

23 Aug 2023

The government of Dubai has announced academic calendar of private schools in Dubai starting in September for academic year 2023-2024. Private schools can only tentatively communicate public holidays to parents and confirm them once declared by the UAE government authority. The schools will reopen on August 28th and winter break will start from11 December 2023.

Academic Calendar for Dubai's Private Schools - 2023-24

28 August 2023 - Start of academic year

11 December... Read More

Five young Emiratis killed in road accident in Al Ain

Five young Emiratis killed in road accident in Al Ain

22 Aug 2023

Five Emiratis were killed, and one was injured in a two-car road traffic accident in Al Ain on Tuesday.

Al Ain traffic department received an emergency call in the early hours of the morning reporting an accident at Saa Street, east of Um Ghafah. Police patrols and ambulances attended the scene.

Abu Dhabi Police said one person is in hospital with "serious injuries".

“Five young Emiratis died in the traffic accident between two vehicles. We offer our condolences to the... Read More

UAE announces August 28 as 'A Day without Accidents'

UAE announces August 28 as 'A Day without Accidents'

22 Aug 2023

UAE's Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with local police authorities, has set August 28 as the day for an initiative called 'A Day Without Accidents'.

On this day, efforts will be focused on educating citizens on traffic rules, regulations, and safe driving practices.

Brig. Gen. Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Head of the Federal Traffic Council at the Ministry of Interior said, "Our efforts will continue consistently, especially in the field of awareness, according to the... Read More

Elevate Your Friday Nights at SLS Dubai’s New Event: Frequency

Elevate Your Friday Nights at SLS Dubai’s New Event: Frequency

21 Aug 2023

SLS Dubai, the iconic luxury hotel, renowned for curating unparalleled entertainment experiences is set to captivate your Fridays with their latest event series: Frequency. Guests can prepare to be swept off their feet every Friday until September 29th as SLS Dubai presents a thrilling lineup of DJ performances by DJ Keza, DJ Kaboo and DJ FlippSide at Privilege, located above the clouds on the hotel’s 75th floor.

DJ Keza

Hailing from Paris, award-winning DJ Keza made a name for... Read More

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