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A history as old as time Al Ain has a rich history and is a treasure trove of archaeological artefacts. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
Long before the federation came about, the area was known as the Arabian Peninsula that can be traced back to 6000 B.C. Remnants of the country’s past are peppered through the various archeological sites in the country, with Hili Archaeological Park a personal favourite.
Tracing currency One Dirham and other old UAE currency notes from the collection of Parshotam Mukhi. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
The first dirham notes were introduced in 1973 with denominations of Dh1, 5, 10, 50 and 100. Three years later the Dh1,000 note was released. The first notes issued had both Arabic and English lettering, with various landmarks of the UAE printed on them. They were similar to those that are in circulation today.
When it comes to leaning, Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa can no longer claim to going the furthest.
When it comes to leaning, Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa can no longer claim to going the furthest.
That honor goes to the Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi, which was recently certified as being the “World’s Furthest Leaning Man-made Tower” by Guinness World Records, according to reports. The building leans at 18 degrees, which is nearly five times that of the Tower of Pisa, which leans at 4 degrees.
However, unlike the Tower of Pisa, the 35-story, 525-foot Capital Gate tower was built to lean 18 degrees westward. So, how did they do it? According to Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, who developed the tower, the building’s floor plates are stacked vertically until the 12th floor, after which point they are “staggered over each other by between 300mm to 1400mm.” ADNEC says Capital Gate also features “the world’s first known use of a ‘pre-cambered’ cor
UAE landmarks light up in solidarity with India
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The #StayStrongIndia campaign is a show of support for a country reeling from a Covid-19 spike…
If you’ve been following the global news networks over the past week, you won’t have failed to notice the current exponential spike of Covid cases in India.
This vast nation of over 1.3 billion people, spread across a uniquely diverse geography (which poses its own challenges in disease control), has seen more than 350,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, and nearly 3,000 deaths.
Amongst many other truths being realised, this development brings a tragic reminder that we are still a long way from the end of the pandemic. And whilst those living in the UAE have been fortunate enough to avoid such devastating Coronal blooms, with an expatriate community making up around 88 per cent of the population, many will have friends and families overseas that have been affected by this, and the previous tides of the virus.
8 things to look forward to in Dubai this March
Can you believe it’s March already?
There’s plenty happening in the month ahead, from international chefs, to concerts, tennis and more. Get your diaries out and get planning as there’s plenty to see, eat and do in Dubai this March.
Here’s eight things to look forward to in Dubai this March.
March 1 to 4: Heinz Beck is in town
Award-winning chef Heinz Beck will be swinging into town this week, to host a series of exclusive dinners at Social by Heinz Beck, his fine-dining restaurant in the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. From March 1 to 4, Beck will be joining the restaurant’s resident head chef Francesco Aquaviva at the pans. Together, the pair will be showcasing a limited-edition menu of all-new dishes.