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29-06-2025
- What's On
Team What's On share where they'll be travelling this summer
Having just moved to Dubai, I'll be spending the summer settling in and getting to know the city better. I'm looking forward to discovering its hidden gems – and its air-conditioned ones, too. I will be making quick trips to visit family in Doha and Bahrain. – Liam Joyce, Editor Destination: Ireland I'm heading back home to Ireland this summer and I'm excited for endless green fields, and realistically, a lot of rain. It's time to catch up with family, drink some Barry's Tea and put on about 17 more layers of clothing. I can't wait. – Madie Murphy, Deputy Editor Destination: Taipei, Taiwan This summer, I'm heading off on a family trip to Taipei. I can't wait to explore the bustling night markets like Shilin Night Market and enjoy delicious local flavours like beef noodle soup and authentic bubble tea. I want to tick off the cultural highlights and the best bits of the local area too, so we plan to visit Taipei 101 and do day trips to places like Jiufen Old Street, Beitou for hot springs, Yangmingshan Flower Clock, Shifen Sky Lantern and the Golden Waterfall. – Sheila Deocareza, Art Director Destination: Baku, Azerbaijan This year I am packing my bags and jetting to Baku, Azerbaijan in September. I can't wait to tick another Formula 1 race off my bucket list. But between the zooms out on the circuit, you will find me roaming Baku Old City, gazing at the iconic Flame Towers, scoping out the museums and enjoying a lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel Baku (yes, it's already booked in). Find me kitted out in a Ferrari top and a Red Bull cap. – Aarti Saundalkar, Arts and Culture Features Editor Destination: Manali, India This summer, I'm exchanging Dubai's heat for the slow tranquility of the mountains with a trip to Manali. This Indian hill station in the Himalayas has those picture-perfect, postcard-worthy views, with ivory, snow-capped mountains, rolling greenery, flowing streams and quaint cottages. Escape, disconnect and rejuvenate – that's my plan. – Manaal Fatimah, Reporter Destination: Brazil Whenever I imagine the perfect trip, my mind goes somewhere far, quiet, and off the usual tourist trail – like Brazil. I've been before to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Curitiba, but I'd love to go back and explore its slower, quieter side: islands like Fernando de Noronha, Ilha Grande, and Boipeba. Places with no crowds, no cars – just lush tropical greenery, crystal-clear water, soft white sand, and that wild, untouched beauty that runs through Brazil's spirit. – Lana Du, Reporter Destination: Cape Town, South Africa Back to the motherland we go! It's time for a long-overdue family reunion filled with hugs, happy tears, and all the good vibes in South Africa. My fiancé and I are touching down to celebrate two big milestones: my brother-in-law's 'I do' moment and my official debut as Auntie Sammi. Let the memory-making begin! – Sammi Barnard, Junior Reporter Images: Unsplash > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
What's On
13-05-2025
- Business
- What's On
CBSE Results 2025 have been released: which gender scored higher?
Written by: Madie Murphy 19 minutes ago So many CBSE 2025 students can breathe a sigh of relief for these results… After lots of nervous waiting from students across the UAE, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for the 2025 Class 12 board exams on Tuesday, May 13. The results were revealed and a total of 88.39 per cent of students passed the board exams. 0.41 per cent more students passed since last year. However the girls have come out on top with 91 per cent of them passing the exams, outshining the boys by over 5.94 per cent points as 85.12 per cent of boys passed the exams. The result of Class 10 board exams will also be announced soon so we'll have to wait a little bit longer for those. Each year there is no definite date for release of results so students must wait patiently until the awards are announced. Students can check their results on the official CBSE websites. To access CBSE Results 2025, examinees will need to log in using their roll number, admit card ID, school code, and date of birth. According to reports there are over 80 CBSE-affiliated schools in the UAE. Dubai private schools, specifically the for-profit private schools in the emirate, could see an increase in fees next year as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved an Education Cost Index of 2.35 per cent for the next academic year 2025-2026, Gulf Business has reported. Congratulations to all… > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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12-05-2025
- Health
- What's On
Nurses can now get a UAE Golden Visa - What's On
Written by: Madie Murphy 12 seconds ago This Golden Visa decision was announced on International Nurses Day… Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has announced that golden visas will be given to nursing staff employed with Dubai Health, who have served for more than 15 years. The decision was announced on International Nurse's Day, observed annually on May 12, and recognises their invaluable contributions to the community and their crucial role of taking care of the residents of Dubai. It was reported by Gulf News that Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that nursing staff in Dubai are at the forefront of the healthcare system in the emirate and they are crucial in realising and promoting the vision of a healthier society and improved quality of life. He commended their dedication to patient care and commitment to the well-being of others, affirming that Dubai values excellence and honours those who serve with dedication. It was first in 2019 that the UAE introduced a landmark golden visa, granting exceptional talents the ability to live and work in the country under their own sponsorship through a 10-year renewable visa. It has since expanded to include other criteria, so a variety of people can apply. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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29-03-2025
- General
- What's On
UAE to use AI drones to sight moon for Eid Al Fitr 2025
Written by: Madie Murphy 55 minutes ago They are AI-powered drones … The UAE will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) drones to sight the crescent moon that marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr 2025. The innovative approach to moon sighting aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the centuries-old tradition that determines the start of the Islamic Holy Month. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, operating under the UAE Council for Fatwa, has invited citizens and residents to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Saturday, March 19, 2025, (29 Ramadan 1446 AH) If you happen to spot the moon, you are encouraged to report the sighting. There's an the official hotline to call, 027774647 or an online form. The drones are expected to provide more precise data and minimise errors in determining the start of Ramadan. And while we are waiting on the drones to determine the exact date, the question on everyone's mind is will Eid be on March 30 or March 31? For Eid, RTA have announced a change in Dubai Metro times and free parking. Eid Al Fitr is also known as the 'Festival of Breaking of the Fast' and is one of two official holidays celebrated in Islam. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide and marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, which is the foundation of the religion. The pillars are the framework by which Muslims everywhere live, and Ramadan is considered the holiest time in the Islamic calendar. It is a time for prayer, reflection, and religious devotion, to cleanse past sins and to focus on Allah through good deeds. Images: Archive > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
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28-02-2025
- Science
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UAE to use AI drones to sight crescent moon for Ramadan 2025
Written by: Madie Murphy 54 minutes ago They are AI-powered drones … The UAE will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) drones to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan 2025. The innovative approach to moon sighting aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the centuries-old tradition that determines the start of the Islamic Holy Month. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, operating under the UAE Council for Fatwa, has invited citizens and residents to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, corresponding to 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH. If you happen to spot the moon, you are encouraged to report the sighting. There's an the official hotline to call, 027774647 or an online form. The drones are expected to provide more precise data and minimise errors in determining the start of Ramadan. And while the drones will determine the date of Ramadan, its just around the corner, and while most of us are looking forward to the reduced working hours, there are so many unique things to look forward to doing in Dubai. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking between sunrise and sunset. Non-Muslims are also obliged to respect the fasting practices in public, so if you have to leave the house for any reason during the day, please ensure you refrain from any of the above activities. The Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) during Ramadan. Traditionally, extra tarawih prayers are performed throughout Ramadan and each evening 1/30th of the holy book is recited. Images: Archive > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
