Afghanistan pavilion is open for visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai, rare artefacts are on display

For the first week of the fair, the pavilion was closed In a move that follows a week of remaining closed, the Afghanistan pavilion has opened for visitors. The pavilion is home to part of the rare collection of Vienna-based collector, Omar Rahemi. The Afghan-born Rahemi emphasizes that the pavilion represents the people of that … Read more

At Dubai International Airport, new PCR testing rules have been implemented

UAE’s Dubai International Airport is now conducting random PCR tests on passengers arriving on some flights as part of its efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. In some cases, passengers arriving from certain countries must undergo mandatory testing. These include Brazil, India, Bangladesh, Russia, and Pakistan, for example. An official from the Dubai Media … Read more

Launch of iPhone 13 in the UAE: Prices revealed

On late Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook released new upgrades that will certainly make Apple customers happy. According to Deepak Babani, executive vice-chairman of Eros Group, “Apple’s marketing philosophy has always been to establish unique value propositions. The industry has been dominated by sleek design and compact packaging. The iPhone 13 has, once again, created … Read more

A new UAE law penalizes crypto scammers with a Dh1 million fine and a 5-year prison sentence

Leading legal experts have warned that cybercriminals operating cryptocurrency scams in the UAE could face detention for up to five years and/or a fine of between Dh250,000 and Dh1 million. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, introduced the new legislations in November as part of a series of … Read more

An innovative project eases traffic congestion in Sharjah

Traffic signals use the latest technology to determine bottlenecks and check for them Sharjah plans to reduce traffic delays by 20% through a new project announced recently. Traffic signals will be updated to incorporate the latest technology to check and identify bottlenecks in the ‘smart traffic control’ project. By reducing carbon emissions from traffic stops, … Read more