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Segregating waste and collecting recyclable trash are some of the things residents can easily do for the environment. But, often, the question is — where should recyclables be deposited and where do they go? Taking up the challenge of diverting waste from the landfills, a UAE startup has come up with a smart solution. The Abu Dhabi-based tech company Nadeera has deployed bins that can communicate and trash bags with QR codes for tracking. More than 50 of these smart bins have put up in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — mainly in communities across JLT, JVC, Marina and Dubai South…
Israel launched more deadly strikes on Gaza on Tuesday as the UN Security Council was due to vote on another ceasefire demand and concern mounted over the conflict’s impact on global shipping. One of Israel’s enemies, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, in recent weeks launched a spate of attacks on cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea, leading the United States to announce a 10-nation naval coalition to protect the vessels. The Houthi missile and drone strikes, while claiming no lives so far, have led several major shipping and oil firms to halt voyages through the waters that lead to…
Arista Properties, a new entrant in Dubai’s booking real estate, is slated to make substantial investments of over Dh5 billion in the next three to four years. Arista seeks to set new benchmarks in the real estate sector by infusing bespoke designs and elegance into each of its projects. The real estate sector stands as an instrumental force in the UAE economy, constituting nearly 5.5 per cent of the total GDP. Dubai, recognised as the world’s fourth busiest ultra-prime property market last year, reported a remarkable 40 per cent increase from to Dh97.55 billion in Q3 2023 compared to Dh69.5…
Picture this: A sophisticated ambience that blends modern design with warm undertones in addition to serving healthy and delectable comfort food. That’s exactly how Dalia Dogmoch, a UAE-based seasoned chef and cookbook author’s newest culinary offering Zinn Cafe & Bistro, has set the place. Nestling on the sides of Dubai’s artery Sheikh Zayed Road, Zinn Cafe & Bistro has found its home in Studio Republik. Its other branch is located in Fit Republik, Dubai Sports City. The median here is the cafe’s setting, which is right outside fitness studios, making it the best spot for your pre- or post-workout meals.…
Amidst a sea of cricket fans who trooped to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday was 26-year-old Shraddha Acharya, who wore her brightest yellow Chennai Super Kings (CSK) shirt. The first time she learnt that the IPL auction was happening in the emirate — where she has been living for 20 years — Shraddha knew she had to be there. And it was her idols, the CSK, who made it possible. “They posted a story on Instagram asking us to send them a picture of yellow in Dubai. I had gone to the CSK finals in 2021 and I clicked a…
EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL 2023 Returning for its 29th edition, DSF unleashes the magic with 170+ events, activities and promotions until 14 January 2024 From magical winter markets, unique pop ups and live sporting events to captivating performances, family activations, outstanding gastronomy and the return of Dubai Lights with daily drone shows, there is something for everyone, every day, across every corner of the city, this DSF Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 December: The 29th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) – the world’s favourite retail festival – kicked off on Friday, inviting residents and tourists…
The streaming world saw a paradigm shift in 2023, as the industry faced an actor’s and writer’s strike. It also witnessed a spike in both series cancelations and Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) Channels, changing the entire playing field. However, it was an especially big year for HBO Max, as the world saw this platform rebrand itself as “Max” after merging with Discovery+. Since every big media company wants to have the next big streaming service these days, Max had a lot to compete against this year. And with such monumental changes occurring behind the scenes, it very much seemed like…
The last of four nuclear reactors of the UAE’s Barakah power plant has been completed — with fuel assemblies now loaded into Unit 4, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) announced on Tuesday. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) recently issued the operating licence for Unit 4 to Enec’s operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company. With this milestone, the UAE is now one step closer to the full fleet operations of Barakah, the largest single source of clean electricity in the region. Once operational, Unit 4 will enable the plant to generate 25 per cent of the UAE’s…
MROTHE Holding LLC, a German healthcare entity, is launching Glanzhaus, a senior care scheme in the UAE. Under the leadership of founder Dr. Michèl Graupner, the unveiling of this endeavour coincides with the relocation of MROTHE Holding’s headquarters to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in 2023. Glanzhaus, valued at $200 million, seeks to transcend conventional boundaries in elder care through the seamless integration of avant-garde technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics. Dr. Graupner envisions Glanzhaus as a revolutionary force in elder care, introducing the groundbreaking concept of “Longer Life” that harmoniously melds traditional caregiving with cutting-edge methodologies aimed…
Having spent several years serving UAE cricket as an administrator, Zayed Abbas was deeply moved by an inspiring story that was taking shape in his family last year. The Emirati cricket official was in Australia as the chief of the UAE delegation at the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup. It was already an emotionally fulfilling experience for Abbas to see the UAE record their first-ever win in a T20 World Cup match and young leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan take a stunning hat trick against Sri Lanka, a Test-playing nation. But the news he received from his family back home filled his…