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The Dubai Municipality planted more than 185,000 trees in the city last year — an average of 500 every day. With this, the authority boosted the city’s green spaces by 234 hectares — up from 170 hectares in 2022. The trees came up at 210 sites including nature reserves, roads and parks. Local varieties included Ghaf, Sidr, Sumar, Neem, Olive, Samorova palm, Indian jasmine, and palm trees. Among the trees renowned for their rich green foliage were Washingtonia, Bismarckia, Pseudobombax, Poinciana, Bougainvillea, Acacia farnesiana, and Darsina. Dawoud Al Hajri, director-general of the Dubai Municipality, said: “Green Dubai is one of…

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr drew flak on social media for his use of a presidential helicopter to attend a concert by British rock band Coldplay in a province north of the capital, Manila. The Philippine Arena, the world’s largest indoor arena, saw an influx of 40,000 concert-goers resulting in “unforeseen traffic complications along the route,” the Presidential Security Group said in a statement. The traffic situation posed a security threat to Marcos who attended the Friday night concert with his wife, prompting the use of the presidential chopper, it added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Al Ghurair Exchange has announced the hosting of “Basant: A Kite Flying & Musical Event,” a unique spectacle set to foster unity and cultural celebration in the community. The event, set for February 3 and 4, combines the thrill of kite-flying with a musical extravaganza, aiming to bring together families and neighbours for a memorable experience. The event’s name, Basant, meaning “spring,” reflects a fusion of age-old traditions and the diverse tapestry of the community. Envisioned as more than a festival by Ali Hassan, Business Development Manager, Basant serves as a call to unity and celebrates diversity, embodying Al Ghurair…

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. The Serbian superstar recaptured his top form to surge into the last 16 after dropping sets in his opening two matches while ill, and he stepped up another level against Adrian Mannarino. The French 20th seed, who at 35 is a year younger than Djokovic, has been enjoying a late career resurgence. But he was taught a lesson by the world number one, who won the first 13 games in…

Special Olympics UAE signs a memorandum of understanding with Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment The MOU supports Special Olympics UAE Athletes’ preparations for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 21, 2024: Today, Special Olympics UAE signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment. The MOU aims to strengthen collaboration through offering Special Olympics UAE athletes and People of Determination with intellectual and developmental disabilities year-round training and opportunities to participate in winter sports competitions in preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics Winter Games, which will be held in Italy in…

The Divisional Round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs continues on Sunday afternoon as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head north to play the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on January 21. The game will be broadcast live on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. Mike Tirico will call the game alongside Cris Collinsworth, with Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung providing sideline reports inside Ford Field in Detroit. Many experts did not predict the Bucs to make the postseason, let alone win a playoff game. Yet, Tampa dominated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round on their way…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday denounced Israel for the “heartbreaking” deaths of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and called it unacceptable to resist statehood for the Palestinian people. “Israel’s military operations have spread mass destruction and killed civilians on a scale unprecedented during my time as secretary-general,” Guterres said at the opening of a summit of the G77+China in the Ugandan capital Kampala. “This is heartbreaking and utterly unacceptable. The Middle East is a tinder-box, we must do all we can to prevent conflict from igniting across the region.” Israel launched its offensive in Gaza after the Islamist militant…

Dubai has registered a 3.3 per cent rise in the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first nine months of 2023, further demonstrating its economic strength, resilience and robust growth potential. The achievement reflects the city’s sustainable development strategies and its continued dynamism as a leading global economic powerhouse. From bustling tourism hubs to tech-powered communications networks, Dubai’s economic landscape illustrates the depth and wide-ranging nature of its diversification. Accommodation and food services activities witnessed a remarkable 11.1 percent growth, solidifying Dubai’s position as a global tourism leader. Transportation and storage services followed suit, surging by 10.9 percent, highlighting…

تمهيدا للمشاركة في الألعاب العالمية الشتوية 2025؛ الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يوقع مذكرة تفاهم مع شركة ماجد الفطيم للترفيه أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 21 يناير 2024: وقع اليوم الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي مذكرة تفاهم مع شركة ماجد الفطيم للترفيه ذ.م.م، إحدى شركات مجموعة الفطيم. تهدف مذكرة تفاهم إلى تعزيز التعاون بين الطرفين لتمكين اللاعبين من أصحاب الهمم  من لاعبي الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي، من خلال توفير فرص التدريب والمنافسات الرياضية المتخصصة لهم في قطاع الرياضات الشتوية على مدار العام، استعدادًا لمشاركتهم في الألعاب العالمية الشتوية للأولمبياد الخاص الدولي، إيطاليا 2025. وبموجب المذكرة؛ ستقوم شركة ماجد الفطيم للترفيه باستضافة الجلسات والفعاليات الرياضية المختلفة…

Probably one of the most incredible things about the internet, or being online, is that you can look up almost anything. Any topic, any subject, any tutorial. That allows you to learn new things, most of which you’d never be able to do otherwise. An offshoot of this is actual e-learning or online courses that walk you through whatever the subject is, like programming or developing a game, becoming a PhotoShop master, building various things, or even earning a certification so that you can enter a new career field. Udemy is at the top of the list when it comes…