The book has closed on “KISS 2020 Goodbye,” the band’s livestream event broadcast from the Palm in Dubai — but not without changing a couple verses to adhere to local customs in …
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NY 2021: Abu Dhabi’s record-breaking 35-min fireworks show was like a dream
This is like a dream come true,” said six-year-old Maheen after the Sheikh Zayed Festival’s record-breaking fireworks show in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba. Touted as the biggest-ever New Year party in the …
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New Year 2021: Hope, euphoria sweep UAE as skies dazzle
Fear and fatigue from a raging Covid-19 virus seemed forgotten as residents thronged hotspots to take part in the New Year’s Eve revelry.
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New Year 2021 UAE: 8,500kg of fireworks lights up RAK
The Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Eve Celebrations dazzled the world with a 10-minute fireworks show that underlined the UAE’s message of hope, peace and achievements.Lighting up the sky over the Arabian …
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Sharjah beat Ajman 2-0 to end 2020 at top of AGL standings
Sharjah finished off 2020 at the top of the Arabian Gulf League table after overcoming Ajman 2-0 at Sharjah Stadium in matchweek 12 on Thursday. The King managed to break the deadlock after seven …
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Abu Dhabi Police warn of NYE traffic congestion and obstruction
Police has issued an alert to motorists that there is congestion and a traffic obstruction before the Mafraq Bridge towards the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba. “We ask drivers to pay …
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Lawsuit targets State Department over $23 billion weapons sale to UAE
A foreign policy research organization is suing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the State Department in an effort to block the sale of $23 billion in advanced military systems to the United Arab …
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Sheikh Sultan inspects Layyah power plant in Sharjah, meets Sewa chairman
Sharjah Ruler directed Sewa to intensify its efforts and complete the first phase with a capacity of 345 megawatts and to put it into operation in October 2021.
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UAE New Year surprise: Yet another fireworks show announced
If you’re in Al Ain and still can’t decide where to watch the fireworks in a few hours, here’s the good news: A five-minute spectacle will light up the skies at Al Ain Square in the Hazza Bin Zayed …
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Covid-19: Keep your health in check after NYE celebrations, say UAE doctors
Hours before New Year’s Eve festivities begin, the UAE government authorities reminded all residents to stay safe — and keep their health in check after the celebrations. Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, …
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Top 10 crypto and blockchain stories of 2020
Corporations and institutional investors seeking an alternate store of value amid the pandemic crisis drove crypto to new heights in 2020.
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The Latest: UAE again posts record new daily virus cases
For the second consecutive day, the United Arab Emirates has shattered its single-day record of new coronavirus infections, with 1,730 cases recorded ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations expected to …
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UAE reports 1,730 Covid cases, 1,435 recoveries
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 1,730 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,435 recoveries.Four deaths were also reported.As many as 146,721 tests were …
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Color Star Technology Announced Strategic Partnership with Two UAE Companies
PRNewswire/ — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) (the ‘Company’, or ‘Color Star’), an entertainment and …
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Should the coronavirus vaccination be mandatory in the UAE?
As voluntary, free vaccinations roll out in the UAE, three pharmaceutical experts give their views on how best to defeat the pandemic …
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Move Over Goa! Here’s Why Abu Dhabi Should Be Your Next Destination For An All-Girls Trip
I still remember partying with friends on NYE 2019 and making a gazillion plans about girls trips we could take in 2020. “Of course we could go to Abu Dhabi! Heck, I’ve been wanting to go there since …
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UAE minister strongly condemns Aden airport attack
The UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Anwar Gargash, has strongly condemned an and left dozens more wounded.
‘The attacks that targeted Aden airport also targeted the Riyadh agre …