On Valentine’s Day everyone is looking to celebrate love. But if you are a millennial, then you might have no problems breaking up and trading in a lover for the limelight. According to a study conducted by the social entertainment network Clapit, some millennials have no problem choosing fame over falling in love, getting married and having children. Clapit, the mobile-first platform that aims to helps users […]
ABU DHABI // The UAE’s ambassador to the United Nations is the second woman to be elected President of the UN Women Executive Board for 2017. Lana Nusseibeh, who will be representing the Asia-Pacific Group at the UN in New York, said UN Women played a critical role within the UN and around the world as a dynamic and strong champion for women and girls. “In the […]
Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2017 The UAE imports 85 percent of its food at the cost of 15 percent of its GDP. Though this might be a scary thought, it is also an opportunity for this generation to make a real impact, said Caleb Harper on the second day of the World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai. Harper is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Open Agriculture […]
‘Governor Moonbeam’ In the 1970s, Jerry Brown cemented his place in the national imagination as “Governor Moonbeam,” a liberal dreamer who embodied California cool — or California kook, depending on where one stood. He drove a Plymouth Satellite, spurned the governor’s mansion for a mattress on an apartment floor and dated singer Linda Ronstadt. But beneath that caricature lay a policy wonk who embraced the environmental movement […]
Dubai, 12 February 2017 Emirates NBD (DFM: EmiratesNBD), a leading bank group in the region, held its tenth Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Bank’s Headquarters. At the AGM, a review of the year ended 31st December 2016 was presented. Commenting on the business environment, Emirates NBD Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said, “The UAE continues to stand out as a resilient and […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 13, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Film screening Catch […]
Dubai-UAE: 12 February, 2017 Governments can counter extremism, a willful deviation from general norms of conduct, through a series of steps according to Arie Kruglanski, distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Maryland. His comments came during a fullhouse breakout session entitled ‘Inside the Most Dangerous Minds: Insights for Government’ on Day One of the World Government Summit (WGS) 2017 in Dubai. Kruglanski said: “As the […]
FEBRUARY 10, 2017 Camels, the ungainly ships of the desert, have been part of the history and folklore of Arabian culture for centuries. They’ve inspired poetry and song, served as transportation and racing companions, and have been a source of milk and meat for nomadic travelers. Image The traditional camel race during the Sultan Bin Zayed Heritage Festival, held at the Sweihan racecourse on the outskirts of […]
If the new proposal is approved next Wednesday, Munich employees’ desktops will be running Windows 10 by the end of 2020. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Munich’s city authority is a step closer to moving thousands of council computers from Linux to Windows, in a reversal of one of open-source software’s marquee successes. The authority’s administrative and personnel committee this week made a long-awaited recommendation for the reorganization of […]
Record investment deals on the show floor of Cityscape Abu Dhabi in 2016 have resulted in more than 90 percent of show floor space already sold for this year’s event, the organisers have announced. With sales permitted directly from exhibitor stands for the third year running, a host of new property developers have confirmed their participation at the three day event in April. Organisers said that the […]
The New York Times is landing on Snapchat, and the Gray Lady thinks its journalism will fit right in on the millennial-dominated social network. “We’re not boring when it comes to visual storytelling,” said Assistant Editor Steve Duenes. “…We have a lot to draw from all forms of digital storytelling.” Expect The New York Times’ upcoming Snapchat Discover channel to be a showcase for visuals from the […]
Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 3rd of February 2017 The 17th edition of the Dubai World Dental Meeting (DWDM) starts this Saturday 4th of February, 2017 at the Novotel World Trade Center Hotel. Dubai World Dental Meeting this year presents 10 hands-on workshops delivered by international industry leaders. DWDM will discuss several topics that will cover Endodontics, Aesthetic, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Laser in Dentistry, Dental Practice Growth, […]
A number of agreements were signed as part of the UAE’s innovation and world-class health care agenda UAE, February 2, 2017 The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced that the Ministry’s participation this year has had a strong line up of innovative health services launched globally and regionally during its participation at the Arab Health Exhibition & Congress 2017, which was hailed by participants and […]
SHANGHAI China’s top diplomat said the country’s ‘Silk Road’ push would help boost international cooperation at a time when the risk of “isolationism” is growing. The ‘One Belt, One Road’ scheme, promoting infrastructure projects along historical land and sea trade routes, is helping “align China’s development with that of other countries”, State Councillor Yang Jiechi said in a commentary on Friday in the official China Daily newspaper. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 3, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Outdoor market Check out the Marhaba Market at Deerfields Mall, which offers family fun and […]
Videos of new robot advancements typically throw the Internet into full buzz mode, complete with headlines about Terminators and “robot overlords.” While some of these bleeding-edge bots are terrifying, it’s not for the reasons all the click-bait headlines would have you believe. If you’re even a casual follower of the Internet’s viral videosphere, you’ve undoubtedly stumbled across the latest clip from Boston Dynamics, the Alphabet-owned […]
Boston Dynamics is showing off its latest creation: a “nightmare-inducing” robot equipped with two wheels called Handle. At the Abundance360 event in Los Angeles, company founder Marc Raibert took the stage to unveil the machine via a video, and he had this to say as an introduction: “This is the debut presentation of what I think will be a nightmare-inducing robot, if you’re anything like me.” Looking […]
AT&T announced on Wednesday that it’s rolling out so-called 5G “evolution markets” in Austin and Indianapolis this summer, as part of a broader push to upgrade its networks. This showcase markets will start out with theoretical peak speeds of 400Mbps. That’s five times faster than what AT&T currently offers in terms of wireless connectivity, AT&T CTO Andre Fuetsch noted at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday. […]
BD 1.2 million (US$3.2 million) net profit for the three months ending 31 December, 2016 BD 4.3 million 2016 profit as customer base nears one million milestone BD 1.2 million (US$3.2 million) net profit for the three months ending 31 December, 2016 Manama – 31 January, 2016 Zain Bahrain (Ticker: ZAINBH), a telecom innovator focused on enhancing customer experience, reported a 22% surge in its customer […]
Lady Gaga is gearing up for her big performance at the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 5, and has just revealed new details regarding her set. Gaga announced the show will include music spanning her entire career, and not just from her latest album Joanne. Lady Gaga Super Bowl Halftime Show As we grow nearer to the big day when the New England Patriots face off […]
Manama, 30January 2017 Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, CEO at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) took part in the inaugural meeting of the specialist team responsible for driving the joint vision to promote the tourism industry and boost business across the GCC countries. The meeting was organized by the BTEA, and was held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 25th and 26th of January 2017. […]
Doha – January 30, 2017 Ultra Luxury, a brand new exhibition, debuting in November 2017, aims at catering to the growing luxury markets in Qatar and GCC. Ultra Luxury will provide a platform for global luxury brands to meet and showcase their products and services to a highly targeted and sophisticated group of VIP visitors. The exhibition will take place over 4 days at the Doha Exhibition […]
Phoenix Contact to showcase new innovative products at the Middle East Electricity 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates- January 29, 2017, (ME NewsWire) Phoenix Contact, an electrical engineering company is set to participate at the upcoming 42nd edition of the Middle East Electricity (MEE) 2017. The Phoenix Contact stall will be located at booth number 6A10 in hall number 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 […]
One of the most thought-provoking installations at the current edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in southern India is by French-Indian artist Chittrovanu Mazumdar. Spread out over four rooms, the interactive artwork invites the visitor to walk through dark tunnels and wider spaces featuring tangled wires, suspended lights inside metal bowls and boxes stuffed with metal and scraps. With time the key theme, the work is intended to […]
