The UAE has claimed top honours at the 2026 International Finals of the Lavazza Barista Challenge in Turin, Italy, after UAE representative Lablibell Bajarias beat 20 national champions from around the world. She impressed judges with her signature coffee creation, Il Bosco (“The Forest”), which combined sustainable ingredients including zero-waste date coffee saccharum, cascara infusion […]
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A strengthening El Niño climate pattern is expected to have little impact on the UAE during the summer, but meteorologists say residents could notice significant changes by autumn. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the phenomenon is unlikely to cause a major rise in temperatures, but it could increase humidity, encourage cloud formation […]
Dubai residents can now ride in autonomous taxis for free as part of a new public trial launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The driverless vehicles are operating in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with passengers able to book complimentary journeys through the Apollo Go app. The initiative is part of Dubai’s wider ambition […]
Eighteen-year-old Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi is preparing for her next major expedition as she continues her quest to complete the Seven Summits and the prestigious Explorer’s Grand Slam. Already the youngest Arab to conquer Mount Vinson and Carstensz Pyramid, as well as the youngest Emirati to summit Mount Elbrus, she will now attempt to […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for the Dh2 billion Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, a major road upgrade designed to ease congestion and support the emirate’s rapid growth. Stretching 12 kilometres, the project will transform Latifa bint Hamdan Street with four lanes in each direction, seven bridges, eight tunnels […]
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Ajman has announced an ambitious Dh1.8 billion development programme that will deliver 30 major projects over the next five years, aimed at improving roads, expanding green spaces and creating a more sustainable, family-friendly emirate. Launched by Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the AM30x30 agenda supports the goals of Ajman Vision 2030 and […]
Students across the UAE following the Ministry of Education curriculum now know when they’ll receive their end-of-year exam results. The Ministry has confirmed that results for the 2025-2026 academic year will be released over two days, with Grade 12 students first to receive their marks on Sunday, July 12, at 10am, followed by Grades 9 […]
Shoppers at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates were caught by surprise this week when a flashmob broke out in celebration of Shakira and Burna Boy’s latest collaboration, Dai Dai. The performance, organised in partnership with the mall, featured 40 dancers who entertained crowds with a choreographed routine inspired by some of Shakira’s biggest hits. The […]