The nation is a regional leader in terms of its overall marine environment health, according to the results of a global study. The Ocean Health Index scored the UAE 77 points out of a possible 100 for 2017, ranking it …
An endangered species has been given a boost with the arrival of a newborn. A female Arabian tahr has been born at Sir Bani Yas Island, bringing the population at the wildlife reserve to a total of four, consisting of two males …
Dreaming of making your holiday goals a reality this year? Find out what’s ‘in’ in the travel industry for the year ahead before booking Just a few days into 2018, many of us are already marking our calendars as we …
Catering to the community, a new beachfront development is set to rise on the Corniche. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018, A’L BAHAR will cover 80,000 sqm and will feature dining outlets, basketball and beach volleyball courts, …
Guess what? It’s almost the weekend – but you didn’t need us to remind you. via GIPHY Whether you want to start the countdown to 2018 a little early – okay, a few days early – or watch world-class athletes …
Action has been taken to help preserve another piece of the UAE’s unique culture for generations to come. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added the traditional performing art of Al-Azi to the list of Intangible …
As new prehistoric findings are brought to light at Al Ain’s Hili dig site, we talk to the archaeologists to find out what this means for our understanding of life in the desert as we know it Although it’s only …
Are your travelling habits having a negative impact on the world? The concept of travelling to the other side of the world has become commonplace. Many of us don’t bat an eye flying to faraway destinations, taking multiple flights, cars, …
Arts and culture are set to collide as the seventh season of Abu Dhabi Classics gets underway with a new programme. Running until April next year, the season, which began with two concerts by the Swiss Lucerne Symphony Orchestra in …
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Are your daily habits wreaking havoc on the environment?
The people of Abu Dhabi and their daily lifestyles are the key contributors to the emirate’s ecological footprint, according to the results of a new report compiled by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Announced in the organisation’s Abu Dhabi State of Environment …
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