Children visiting KidZania at The Dubai Mall can now join a team in designing and manufacturing their very own observation satellite, before witnessing the launch and then controlling the satellite as it orbits the earth. Continue reading Design your satellite at Dubai Mall
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How to save your brain
As evidence mounts that nutrition plays a key role in preserving brain function, a new study reports that regular intake of lutein, a component of many vegetables, boosts crystalline intelligence—the ability to retrieve and use what you know. Continue reading How to save your brain
Storytelling enhances the influence of science-based writing
Does reading very dry academic studies make your eyes glaze over? If so, you’re not alone. A recent analysis of various styles of science writing found that weaving a narrative—that includes storytelling and sensory language—into climate change studies made the material more engaging and influential. Continue reading Storytelling enhances the influence of science-based writing
Each person has an identity, a world unto themselves
I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person, but please know that I am most definitely with you in spirit and honoured to be receiving such a prestigious prize. Being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature is something I never could have imagined or seen coming. Continue reading Each person has an identity, a world unto themselves
UAE a model of integration, says Gargash
The UAE is “a good case study” for Arab integration, according to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash. Continue reading UAE a model of integration, says Gargash
Ameera BinKaram gets life achievement award
The eighth Arab Woman Awards saw a special tribute paid to the late Ameera BinKaram, former vice-chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and chairperson of the award jury for the last four years. Her legacy was acknowledged with a lifetime achievement award. Continue reading Ameera BinKaram gets life achievement award
Here’s why UAE is a talent magnet
HI-TRAC: shorthand for Happiness Index, Infrastructure, Talent, Regulations, Access and Capital. The six pillars that make UAE a great place for a startup. Continue reading Here’s why UAE is a talent magnet
Holiday planning will no longer be a nightmare
Spending dream holidays once in a life time is everyone’s wish. It might be a nightmare to do travel planning in past as flight bookings, hotel reservations and other travel arrangements require integrated efforts to connect airline offices, tour operators and travel agents. But, today technology has made this job easy for everyone. Continue reading Holiday planning will no longer be a nightmare
More than 6,000 participants Clean Up UAE
The 15th cycle of the annual national environmental campaign “Clean Up UAE,” which started in Dubai on Friday, registered over 6,000 participants. Continue reading More than 6,000 participants Clean Up UAE
Ancient Emirati folk art finds a digital finale
The first episode of the 17th edition of the Fazza Championship for Youllah kicked off to a brilliant start as 18 contenders gave a glimpse of their skills and talents exhibiting an ancient folk art in dazzling modern settings at Al Meydan quadrant at Global Village on Friday.
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