NYE 2019: Did you go out… or watched the TV at home?
DUBAI 31 December 2018: Today is New Year’s Eve – will you go out to celebrate or will you stay at home and watch the world inspiring fireworks from the comfort of your couch at […]
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Massive 6.9 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines
MANILA 30 December 2018: A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region. But after about two hours, the […]
Flying eastwards? Be prepared for a longer diverted flight
JAKARTA 28 December 2018: Indonesia on Thursday raised the alert level for the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano to the second-highest, and ordered all flights to steer clear, days after it triggered a tsunami that killed […]
DSF: Cash prizes, Air Miles, carnivals + of course shopping
DUBAI 27 December 2018: The 24th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) commenced yesterday for visitors and residents alike. Majid Al Futtaim’s six shopping malls hosted a 12-hour mega sale to mark the special occasion, […]
Indonesia tsunami death toll rises to around 400
JAKARTA 26 December 2018: The death toll from a volcano-triggered tsunami in Indonesia has risen to about 400, the Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency has said. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, Head of Public Relations of the […]
Sharjah Winter Sale: 5 more days left, 70% off
SHARJAH 25 December 2018: The Winter Clearance Sale is back, and shoppers are making a beeline to Expo Centre Sharjah. Have you been there yet? Billed as one of the largest such events offering the biggest […]
10 top tips to prevent Christmas Tree fires
DUBAI 24 December 2018: UAE residents decorating their home for the holidays have been advised to follow a series of top safety tips to prevent their Christmas tree from becoming a fire hazard. Global safety science […]
UAE Weather: Rain, strong winds, fog, rough seas
ABU DHABI 23 December 2018: The National Center of Meteorology (NMC) has urged sea-goers in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea to take precautions against fresh northwesterly winds with a speed of 55 km/hr. […]
Meet Shrek, Po, The Smurfs and many more
DUBAI 22 December 2018: Ho Ho Ho! The festive season has begun and MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is kicking off celebrations with a magical festive parade with The Smurfs, Shrek, Po, King Julien and other most-loved characters leading […]
UAE deserts = perfect Mars-like conditions: Nasa
DUBAI 20 December 2018: The UAE’s desert offers a “perfect” Mars-like environment to carry out research which can help support missions that seek evidence of life outside of Earth, according to a Nasa scientist. Dr. […]