The new Arab Reading Index, launched earlier this year to determine the status of reading in the Arab world, revealed that Arabs read an average of 35 hours a year. Continue reading Arabs read 35 hours a year, reveals study
Free WiFi at all Dubai airports: High-speed, unlimited too
Passengers will now be able to enjoy unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi at Dubai International and Dubai World Central after operator Dubai Airports officially rolled out the upgraded service across both airports today. Continue reading Free WiFi at all Dubai airports: High-speed, unlimited too
Arabic in UAE schools — the needs and the challenges
“The Arabic language is suffering and the only way we can avoid this further is by using it. Language is a habit, if you don’t use it you’ll lose it.” Continue reading Arabic in UAE schools — the needs and the challenges
Indian PM Narendra Modi TIME Person of the Year, again
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won the online reader’s poll for TIME Person of the Year 2016, beating out other world leaders like US President-elect Donald Trump, incumbent US leader Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading Indian PM Narendra Modi TIME Person of the Year, again
Selling real estate in Dubai? Now rules have changed
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the regulatory arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), recently made an announcement about its new Real Estate Marketing Agreement – Form A – an important aspect of its electronic permit system. Continue reading Selling real estate in Dubai? Now rules have changed
Stiffer penalties needed to make UAE roads safe
Sunday’s crash has yet again reminded us of how distracted driving and sudden swerving continue to claim lives on the roads of the UAE. The horrific crash on Al Rabat road, Dubai, has led to deaths of five workers, and injured more. Continue reading Stiffer penalties needed to make UAE roads safe
Global response will help control lifestyle diseases
Global health organisations and initiatives – and, in particular, the World Health Organisation (WHO) – have traditionally focused on infectious diseases, from malaria (their great failure) to smallpox (their greatest success). Continue reading Global response will help control lifestyle diseases
An Aids-free world may not be distant
In many countries with strong health systems, HIV is no longer a death sentence, but a chronic condition. And Africa has reached a critical milestone: each year, there are now more Africans starting HIV treatment than being infected. Continue reading An Aids-free world may not be distant
Dubai students’ robot wins at World Robotics Olympiad
With the UAE promoting and celebrating the innovation culture in all spheres, Dubai students are not leaving any stone unturned on their level. Two students of The Millennium School, Dubai, have bagged the third prize at the World Robotics Olympiad for their innovative solutions using robotics technology to Rap the Scrap, i.e. to reduce, manage and recycle waste.
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Gold price steady, markets brace for OPEC meeting
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as markets braced for the outcome of an OPEC meeting later in the day, with members of the producer cartel trying to seal a deal to boost oil markets.
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