Umm Al Qaiwain welcomes 2025 with spectacular fireworks, events
UMM AL QAIWAIN - The Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain welcomed 2025 with a variety of events and dazzling fireworks displays along the Al Khor Waterfront, attended by large crowds of residents and visitors. The events, organised by the Department of Tourism and Archaeology - Umm Al Qaiwain, featured a...
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China welcomes 29.2 million visitors in 11 months
BEIJING -- China has welcomed 29.218 million visitors during the first 11 months of 2024. Of these, 17.446 million visitors entered the country without visas, marking a 123.3% increase compared to the same period last year. According to China Central Television (CCTV), the National Tourism Administration said that the country...
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MoHRE organises New Year festivities for workers nationwide
DUBAI - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) organised events yesterday for workers across the UAE to celebrate the New Year. Themed ‘Happy Workers, Thriving Business’, the celebrations were held at 18 locations across the UAE and featured various sporting and entertainment activities, competitions, and valuable prizes for...
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Naif Al-Shabbabi, Hamdan Al-Kindi lead in Liwa Festival’s Freestyle Electronic Showdown
AL DHAFRA,- The first-ever Freestyle Electronic Showdown, part of the Liwa International Festival 2025, concluded last night with intense competition and remarkable attendance from electronic gaming enthusiasts. The competition, held at the Liwa Walk, featured two age categories. In the 14-17 age group, Yemen's Naif Saud Al-Shabbabi claimed the top...
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Skillopaedia Hosts a Heartwarming Christmas Carnival, Championing Inclusivity and Festive Cheer
Dubai, UAE – The spirit of Christmas came alive this Saturday as Skillopaedia Events, under the leadership of Monica Arya, hosted a spectacular Christmas Carnival filled with joy, creativity, and a meaningful cause. The event was not only a celebration of the festive season but also a shining example of...
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Ajman Crown Prince receives Kuwaiti Consul-General
AJMAN, 25th December – H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, has received at the Emiri Court, Ali Salem Al Thayedi, Consul-General of the State of Kuwait to the UAE, who came to greet the Crown Prince on the...
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Dubai: 36 Firework Locations Announced for New Year’s Eve 2025
Dubai will light up the sky to welcome 2025 with spectacular firework displays from 36 locations across the city. The announcement, part of the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, offers a wide array of venues to enjoy the festivities. Fireworks at Iconic Venues Major celebration spots include Burj Khalifa, Global Village, Dubai Festival...
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UAE Introduces New Pricing Policy for Essential Goods to Protect Consumers and Promote Market Stability
The UAE Ministry of Economy has announced a new pricing policy for nine essential consumer goods, including cooking oil, eggs, dairy, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat. The policy, effective 2nd January 2025, aims to regulate prices, prevent arbitrary increases, and enhance consumer protection. It also covers cleaning products,...
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Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Dozens of people have died after a passenger plane crashed with 67 people on board in Kazakhstan, local officials say. The country's emergency ministry said there were 25 survivors. The plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, caught fire as it went down near the city of Aktau. The cause of the...
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