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M2L Concepts to host inaugural Winter District at Jumeirah Emirates Towers this festive season Dubai, UAE, 07 December 2023 – M2L Concepts, a leader in entertainment, leisure and technology, is hosting the Winter District, a festive market and entertainment extravaganza set to captivate the heart of Dubai, in collaboration with Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Scheduled to take place from 14 December 2023 to 5 January 2024, from 2:00 pm to 2:00 am every day, the event is poised to be an unforgettable experience. Hosted at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Plaza Terrace, against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Museum of the…
Despite being native to Pandora, your character in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora isn’t familiar with the world or its creatures by the time you step foot into the lush and vibrant world. Having been raised by the Resources Development Administration (RDA), your character reacts with a sense of awe and fear. But you don’t have to brave the dangers of the planet, not to mention the militaristic RDA, alone. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora lets you bring a friend along to help beat the humans back and save your planet from their pollution. Here’s how to get a game of co-op…
Unprecedented heat waves in the last couple of years in the UAE are prompting the Abu Dhabi government to launch a heat alert in 2024. This it according to a top executive from the Abu Dhabi government’s leadership, who shed light on her department’s agenda along with several others, as part of the capital’s Climate Change Strategy at COP 28 on Wednesday. Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi (EAD), said “We all have to work together to address climate change. Here in the UAE and specifically in Abu Dhabi we are at the…
Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency on Thursday after a blast at an explosives depot and heavy rains damaged an industrial zone and surrounding areas. “Everyone is being asked to stay at home. All schools will be closed. Only workers in the essential services and persons travelling will be allowed free movement,” Ramkalwan’s office said in a statement. The explosion had caused “massive damage” to the Providence Industrial Zone and surrounding areas on the main island of Mahe, the statement said, while flooding due to rains had resulted in “major destruction”. The statement gave no further details.…
Just 35km from Abu Dhabi lies the world’s largest single-site solar plant. At the newly operational Al Dhafra Solar Plant (Al Dhafra PV), nearly four million solar panels spread across 20sqkm glitter in the sun, capturing enough energy to power more than 160,000 homes. It is a landmark achievement in the UAE’s plans to diversify its energy mix, and the latest milestone in a 15-year journey that has seen the country become a global leader in solar energy, and the second largest consumer for solar power per capita. Al Dhafra PV also represents a significant contribution to the UAE’s ambitious…
Divorce stands as a formidable taboo in the hushed corridors of societal conversations, often shrouded in whispers and sidelong glances in this part of the world. Yet, amidst veiled judgments and ingrained expectations, Nisha Retnamma, an Indian mum in Sharjah, is unravelling this narrative with her poignant 26-minute documentary, Happily Divorced. The former journalist-turned-documentary filmmaker seeks to dismantle the stigma surrounding divorce and redefine its narrative. At a recent private screening, Nisha addressed the audience, sharing that her motivation stems from the observation that many cling to broken marriages, holding onto the illusion of a ‘happily married’ facade long after…
A day after 15 wickets tumbled, there wasn’t a ball bowled Thursday because of rain on Day 2 of the second cricket Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand. There was no sign of the rain stopping so match officials called stumps early and ruled that play would start earlier than scheduled on Friday. Bangladesh has a 117-run lead and control of the match as it bids for a first ever Test cricket series win over New Zealand. After skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat, Bangladesh was bowled out for 172 runs with Mushfiqur Rahim top-scoring…
MAGNUM ESTATE presented its latest project to investors in Dubai On December 9th, MAGNUM ESTATE, the real estate development company, unveiled its flagship project, Magnum Residence Berawa, at the prestigious Capital Club in Dubai. This marked the developer’s inaugural presentation to Arab investors, and the project stirred considerable interest, leading to the successful conclusion of several agreements during the event. Andrew Senkovs, a partner at the company and Head of International Development, shared his thoughts: “Investors in the UAE have a keen understanding of real estate trends and returns. We’re delighted that the presentation of MAGNUM ESTATE projects sparked considerable…
Reddit Recap 2023 may not be as musically entertaining as Spotify Wrapped or as informative as Duolingo’s Year in Review, but it’s still worth checking out. This feature, available on the Reddit app every year, allows you to take a trip down memory lane and catch up on news and events that have been making headlines in your Reddit world since January. Reddit Recap is geared specifically for you and offers information on what you’ve been doing on the service during the past 12 months. How to find Reddit Recap 2023To find your Reddit Recap 2023, be sure to follow…
The day will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow. A fog alert has been issued by authorities, that states, “A chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times over some internal and coastal areas especially westward from midnight until 10am on Thursday.” The alert has been issued for the areas highlighted in the map below: Temperatures could be as high as 29ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 27ºC in Abu Dhabi…