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One million users sign up for Saudi Arabia’s first social network

News Desk 1 10/09/2023 0

Jaco platform aiming for 5 million users by the year-end September 10, 2023: In his first appearance on the business stage of Saudi Arabia’s first social network, Jaco’, Saudi entrepreneur Fahd Al-Shidi, the project supervisor, announced that the team expects to reach five million users

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Dubai Opera announces its 2023-2024 Season

News Desk 1 07/09/2023 0

Season opens with Tchaikovsky’s immortal “Swan Lake” ballet (PRESS RELEASE ) Dubai, September 7, 2023: Dubai Opera, the premier performing arts centre in the United Arab Emirates and a jewel in the crown of Emaar, one of the world’s most esteemed and valued integrated real estate development firms, is thrilled to announce the inauguration of […]

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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah unveils AED40-million Motherson production plant

News Desk 1 07/09/2023 0

By Arnold Pinto His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, formally inaugurated the Motherson Group’s wiring harness production facility at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) on September 7, 2023. Employing about 500 people, the advanced facility, the company’s eighth in the UAE, manufactures […]

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Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 testing

News Desk 1 03/09/2023 0

The third edition of Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai City (September 26-27, 2023). The event, the first of its kind worldwide, is an international platform that collects self-driving transport professionals, including policymakers, technologists, researchers, and academics. Through dialogues, seminars, and

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UAE astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori: Incremetal Lead role for ISS Expedition 69

News Desk 1 01/09/2023 0

Hazzaa Al Mansoori is the first UAE astronaut and a graduate of the UAE astronauts corps of the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), home of the UAE space programme. Al Mansoori launched to the International Space Station ISS) on September 25, 2019, onboard a Soyuz M5-15 spacecraft. He spent eight days on the […]

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Dubai RTA enhances Bur Dubai Marine Station along Dubai Creek

News Desk 1 31/08/2023 0

Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station, situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to increase the capacity of the Bur Dubai marine transport station by 33% […]

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Axiom Station – first commercial space station – assembly sequence

News Desk 1 29/08/2023 0

Axiom Space, the Houston-based space and aerospace company, is working to build the world’s first commercial space station in low-Earth orbit (LEO). In August 2023, the company secured AED1.2 billion ($350 million) in its latest funding round. This video footage simulates the assembly sequence of the Axiom Station – the first commercial space station – […]

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What’s Inside a Nato Member Special Forces’ Dog-handling Team’s Kit

News Desk 1 27/08/2023 0

A dog handler of Latvia’s Special Operations Forces must carry various items, from a dog bowl to a muzzle. Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces. During missions, as a combat assault canine, Rejs helps Latvian commandos by sniffing out explosive traps, chasing down high-value targets and using […]

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UAE astronaut conducts cardiovascular test in space

News Desk 1 27/08/2023 0

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has conducted a cardiovascular experiment onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for researchers attached to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University, and The University of North Dakota. The cardiovascular experiment focussed on cardio breath and is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and

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Watch Warner Bros. Studios Centennial Films on Emirates Flights

News Desk 1 26/08/2023 0

Emirates, the Dubai government-owned carrier, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios with the launch of a unique collection of the Studio’s iconic 100 films onboard its passenger flights from September 1, 2023. Emirates will be the first commercial airline to feature Warner Bros.’s unique collection of 100 centenary movies on ice – […]

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Lynk & Co unveils its first showroom in Oman

News Desk 1 25/08/2023 0

Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & Co […]

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World premiere of limited-edition Maserati MCXtrema race car in California

News Desk 1 21/08/2023 0

Maserati hosted the world premiere of its all-new MCXtrema limited-edition single-seater non-road-homologated race car at the high-octane Quail Monterey Car Week held in Monterey, California, on August 18, 2023. For the past 19 years, The Quail has established itself as a hyper-luxury and exclusive experience for car collectors and car enthusiasts from around the world.

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Rescue Teams Ensure Safety at Dubai’s Public Beaches

News Desk 1 18/08/2023 0

Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for

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GAC Motor launches GS3 Emzoom R Style in UAE

News Desk 1 17/08/2023 0

China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors, has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch event was held at the Gargash Motors GAC Motor showroom in Deira district, Dubai, on August 15, 2023. The R Style features a futuristic […]