Falconry has deep roots in Emirati culture, making it more than a simple pastime in the UAE. Bedouins used the birds as hunters and relied on their catch for much-needed nutrients in the desert. Unfortunately, the falcons’ main prey, the houbara bustard, has gone extinct in the region, so they are delivered from Morocco and […]
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Google Birds hatches – Tortoise, Kiwi
Google Doodle for the new year eve is keeping a great surprise. First of all, Google wants you to wait till tomorrow to get a view of the hatch. You can find this green egg in between five brightly colored birds sitting on a branch I can see the birds being impatient to see what […]
Pay using credit card at petrol stations with no additional fee
Now you can pay for petrol using your credit card without getting charged with an additional transaction fee.This decision was made by the Higher Committee for Consumer Protection at the Ministry of the Economy. Earlier a fee of Dhs. 2 was charged for every transaction when a payment is made at petrol station using a […]
UAE Anti-hate Law
The United Arab Emirates has issued a new law against any form of discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, creed, doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin following a decree by the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Anti-hate Law Key Points: Criminalises any acts that stoke religious hatred Criminalises any act […]
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US Online Video Service Starz Play Launches In UAE
US-based online video streaming service Starz Play is launching its operations in UAE by offering subscribers access to more than 3,000 Hollywood movies from major studios and TV shows immediately after their US premiere,with content licensed from 12 studios including CBS/Showtime, Disney, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Shine, Sony, and Warner Bros. Starz Play which is a ??premium […]
Sandstorm forecast in UAE
Motorists be cautious; Due to the dust and sand storms motorists are advised to drive carefully as visibility is expected to be less than 500m in some parts of the country. The cloudy and dusty weather may persist throughout the day, and over some parts on Friday. National Emergency and Crisis Disaster Management Authority has advised […]
Skydive Dubai to host record breaking Dream Jump Attempt
Ready for some adventure?? Skydive Dubai in association with Never Before Events have announced plans to introduce the revolutionary ??Dream Jump?? experience to Dubai. To be held between the 13th and 19th April 2015,the Dream Jump will be from the top of the Dubai Marina??s tallest residential tower, 400m above sea level and will break world […]
Register for a free day Pass at Aquaventure
Get free entry to the Aquaventure Waterpark during the week of your birthday. The offer is available for adults and children.This voucher is valid between the registered date of your birthday and 6 days after the registered date for a one time admission to Aquaventure Waterpark only.All guests under 12 years old must be accompanied […]
Who Will Win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015?
As the quarterfinal line-up in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was confirmed on this Sunday,the World Cup fever is getting more intense across the globe. So tell us,Who is your favorite team to win the ICC Cricket World Cup this year?? Comment Here…