BlogsAugust 8, 2017
UAE: Before cancer struck, an Emirati woman, participating in the UAE's genome project, who had a predisposition to develop the disease was able to pre-emptively address it. Doctors noticed a gene mutation in her report, said officials of healthcare group M42 on Tuesday, the second day of Arab Health. “She...
Continue ReadingWorld number six Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia's Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie due to injury, the country's tennis federation (TSS) said. Djokovic, who was set to represent Serbia in their January 31-February 2 meeting with Denmark in Copenhagen, retired due to a hamstring injury in his Australian...
Continue ReadingUAE: Several women in the UAE fell victim to a social media scam after purchasing counterfeit designer bags from a European woman. The seller faces accusations of falsely claiming the bags as authentic, discounted items, only for buyers to discover later they were fakes. Maria, a Bolivian expat living in...
Continue ReadingDUBAI: Dubai's transport authority has invited companies to submit tenders to build battery charging and swapping stations for electric delivery bikes across the emirate. The proposed stations will be strategically located in key delivery sector hubs, including areas like Al Barsha, Al Rigga, Zabeel, and Al Mamzar, according to the...
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia : Floors are rising fast in the under-construction tower in Saudi Arabia, slated to be the world's tallest man-made structure. The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC) Tower, on the Red Sea port city, is set to reach an astounding height of 1km (0.62 miles). -Advertisement- Ads by It is...
Continue ReadingAbu Dhabi: It was a double delight for Monica Akkineni, a Grade 10 student at Merryland International School in Abu Dhabi when the school won the Zayed Sustainability Prize last week for an innovative project to reduce carbon emissions. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented Akkineni...
Continue ReadingABU DHABI - Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi hosted a major cultural event to celebrate the Chinese New Year, known as the “Year of the Snake.” Organised by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UAE in collaboration with China Media Group, the event formed...
Continue ReadingABUDHABI - The sixth edition of the Arabian Purebred Horse Race will commence on Wednesday at the Madinat Zayed Track for Horse Races, organised by the Liwa Sports Club. This race is part of a series of events held by the club in the Al Dhafra region. The event will...
Continue ReadingUAE - The Hijri month of Shaaban will likely start on Friday January 31 as per astronomical calculations, the UAE astronomy Centre said on X on Tuesday. Shaaban is the month that precedes the fasting month of Ramadan observed by millions of muslims around the world. On the 29th day...
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