Keeping Wild Animals as Pets Now Banned in The UAE

The United Arab Emirates has officially outlawed keeping wild animals, like cheetahs, lions or tigers, as pets. These animals can now only be kept in zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, and breeding and research centres. From now one, anyone walking around with a big cat or any other kind of exotic animal faces up to six months in jail and a fine of up to 500,000 Dirhams . As for other pets such as dogs, their…

Dubai Welcomes 2017 With Dazzling Displays of Fireworks

Dubai welcomed 2017 with another spectacular display of fireworks that lasted over 8 minutes with Burj Khalifa at its center. Celebrations took place all over Dubai where thousands gathered to witness the fireworks in Burj Al Arab and Dubai Water Canal, Dubai Mall and other spots. KhaleejTimes were reporting live from many locations yesterday. Check out the many videos they shared. Happy New Year Dubai!

A Priest and Imam Meet for a Cup of Tea

This is one of my favorite holiday ads. Amazon chose to highlight a moment of friendship between a Christian and a Muslim to tackle Islamophobia, and show that people from different backgrounds and religions can easily get together and share similar gifts.
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Egypt’s Abla Fahita Visits Dubai

8 years ago
That’s one hilarious and funny way to promote Dubai. For those who are not familiar with Abla Fahita, she is a popular puppet character from Egypt. ...
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Amazon Unveils Grocery Shop Without a Checkout Line

8 years ago
Amazon just revealed plans for a grocery shop without a checkout line, where customers just walk in, pick up what they need and just leave. The Just Walk Out experiences relies on sensors to detect ...
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Best Pictures from The Abu Dhabi 2016 GP

8 years ago
Here are some of the best pictures from the 2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won the race this year but it was Nico Rosberg who finally clinched the title. ...
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Bahrain’s Mama Mocha Choco-Tower: Appetizing or Gross?

8 years ago
That’s a very creative way to make a dessert so unappealing. I would never order such a thing. ...
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