Dewa unveils Dh2.2 billion plan
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) unveiled its plans to build 5 new 400 kilovolt (kV) substations over the next three years, with an allocated budget of Dh2.2 billion.…
Seven years for smuggler caught with drug-soaked clothes in Dubai
Dubai: A passenger caught with 18.2 kgs of drugs soaked into his clothes, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, a court heard on Thursday.###The Nigerian defendant was charged…
Crocs were once vegetarians, but it was just a phase
Click:motorcycle glovesWashington: Crocodiles are sometimes described as living fossils for their close resemblance to their forebears who roamed the Earth during the age of the dinosaurs.###But if you happened to…
Smell is a gateway to one’s memories
The girl at the perfume shop handed me the coffee beans to sniff at before I could smell another fragrance; but I didn’t need to do that, I laughed as…
Idris Elba says race talk around Bond is disappointing
Even though Idris Elba isn’t trying to become the next James Bond, he’s disheartened that some people don’t think he should be considered for the spy role because he’s black.###The…
Africa Cup of Nations: Well-prepared Algeria reaping reward
Cairo: Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi says extensive preparations played a major role in their win over Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.###The 1-0 victory in Group C in Cairo…
Historic: EU and South America achieve breakthrough in free-trade talks after 20 years
Europe and South America's leading customs union struck a free-trade deal after 20 years of talks, notching up a major win in a global market-opening drive that counters the protectionism…
8 Dubai hidden gems you might not know existed
1. Villa 515######Immerse in the world of aromas and learn about the craftsmanship behind bespoke perfumery. The unconventionally styled Arab Villa 515 is a simple perfume store with a spotless…
Richa Chadha admires Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar
Actress Richa Chadha says it is heartening to see actresses like Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar take on roles of older women on the big screen.###When Chadha was 24, she…
Cricket World Cup 2019: Why Pakistan fans will be rooting for India against England
Dubai: It’s not very often that you find die-hard supporters of the Pakistan cricket team screaming their lungs out in support of the Indian cricket team.###In fact theirs is the…