Author: dailyguardian.ae

جينسلر تنظم جلسة حوار تستكشف فرص العمل لمواجهة تغير المناخ في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية – 23 نوفمبر 2023 – استضافت جينسلر، أكبر شركة تصميم في العالم والرائدة في دعم التصاميم المستدامة، جلسة حوار مميزة حول العمل المناخي في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. أُقيم هذا الحدث في مقر جينسلر بـ ‘بوابة الأعمال’ في الرياض، تزامناً مع اقتراب المؤتمر الثامن والعشرين لمؤتمر الأطراف في اتفاقية الأمم المتحدة الإطارية بشأن تغير المناخ والمقرر عقده في دبي خلال هذا الشهر. ضمن التزام جينسلر المتواصل بتعزيز الممارسات المستدامة في مجال البناء، يأتي هذا الحدث كالنسخة الثانية من سلسلة…

While most Black Friday monitor deals have already ended, this offer from Dell for a 4K monitor remains available for you to shop — a $100 discount for the 27-inch Dell S2721QS 4K monitor that pulls its price down to just $230 from its original price of $330. We’re not sure if this is a mistake, but since there’s a chance that it suddenly disappears, you’re going to have to proceed with the purchase immediately if you want to make sure that you don’t miss out on this bargain. If you wait until tomorrow, it may be too late. Why…

Dubai Culture has introduced an abra ride where residents and tourists can go on a fascinating journey through the history of Dubai that dates back to its humble beginnings as a fishing village. Visitors can understand how Dubai transformed from a pearling town to a global metropolis. The ferry ride begins at the pier of Al Shindagah Museum where guides explain the early days of Dubai. The ride helps to feel a connection to the past, bringing back memories of how things used to be. During the experience visitors cruise along the famous Dubai Creek for about an hour. The…

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday more than 10 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on January 5, authorities said. Pistorius — known as the “Blade Runner” for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs — shot the 29-year-old model and law graduate through a bathroom door on Valentine’s Day in 2013, and later repeatedly told courts he had mistaken her for an intruder. The Steenkamps’ family lawyer said on Friday they were not surprised by the parole decision, issued after Pistorius had completed a set portion of his sentence. But in…

You could not help but pinch yourself to see if this was real and not a dream. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, home to some of the sport’s most iconic matches, was set to usher in a mindboggling new era in Dubai’s kaleidoscopic sports history. As the venue’s 350 floodlights, famously called the ‘Ring of Fire’, lit up the perfectly manicured ground, Baseball United, the Middle East’s first-ever professional baseball league roared to life. Sounds of ‘We Will Rock You,’ the throbbing sports anthem made famous by the band Queen, rent the air, fireworks torched the night sky and thousands…

If you’re trying to figure out the right TV size for your home theater, check out our TV size guide. If you do the math and it tells you to buy a 75-inch TV, we’ve got the deals for you. 75-inches is on the bigger end for a TV, but you’ll get an unparalleled experience whenever you watch sports or blockbuster movies. Right now, a ton of early Black Friday deals are going live, across a host of retailers, and on a wide variety of goods and electronics. So, here we are, in the ideal time of the year to…

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recently announced an update to the UAE National Day holiday. To the delight of most residents, the authority declared Monday, December 4 a public holiday. Residents have now been scrambling to plan their last-minute getaways with friends and family. Here are some countries where UAE residents can travel without having to worry about the hassle of applying for a visa: Georgia This small, quaint country is a short flight away. Take a trip to the chilly country, and make sure to enjoy the historical architecture. Armenia This stunning country located in the Caucasus,…

Early birds around the country woke up to the sight of cloudy skies and rains in parts of the UAE, after rainfall took place in different emirates during the early hours of the morning. The National Centre of Meteorology had predicted rains last night and today morning earlier in the day yesterday. Storm Centre shared videos of heavy rains falling in parts of Dubai as motorists headed out about their day. Rains have continued into the afternoon in some parts of the UAE. In a video shared by KT journalist Meher Dhanjal, light to moderate rains are seen falling in…

Filipino caregiver Gelienor ‘Jimmy’ Pacheco was among the first wave of hostages that Hamas released on Friday in exchange for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Authorities in Manila on Saturday confirmed that Pacheco is now in Israel, where he is undergoing medical evaluations. “The Israeli Embassy in Manila expresses its relief upon the release of Mr. Jimmy Pacheco from captivity by Hamas,” the mission said in a statement. Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos said he was “overjoyed” as he commended those who worked on securing the expat’s release. “I salute the work of the Philippine Foreign Service, and…

The surprise announcement of an additional day off next weekend has got many thinking: Is there still a flight or a hotel room available for a quick getaway? The good news is that, yes, flights and hotel stays are open for booking — but get ready to dig deep into your pocket as the costs are way higher than the usual. Airfares to popular long weekend destinations have jumped by nearly 300 per cent for the UAE National Day. A one-way ticket from the UAE to Armenia and Georgia starts at Dh529 during the holidays, according to a search on…