Asia

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Dubai Expo 2020 welcomes visitors at the largest cultural gathering in the world

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

For six months, Dubai Expo 2020 will offer visitors thousands of events and exploratory experiences at the 4 square km site. The different districts such as the Sustainability Pavilion, the Mobility, and Opportunity districts promise to inspire visitors to preserve and protect the planet.

16/11/2021

Destinations

Why Saudi Arabia is an inspiring destination for regenerative tourism

The Red Sea Project is on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast is determined to be 100% sustainable.

16/11/2021

Mobility

The Flying V: The futuristic aircraft set to revolutionise air travel

Engineers at a Netherlands university are quietly planning a revolution in air travel, starting with the futuristic design of a new aircraft.

16/11/2021

Spotlight

Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds and the new West Kowloon Cultural District is part of this new cultural ecosystem.

15/11/2021

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Discover Africa on a plate at Expo 2020 Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

At Expo 2020 Dubai, countries from around the world will showcase their national dishes, giving visitors the opportunity to taste traditional and specialised cuisines from more than 200 different outlets. Perhaps the most underrated cuisine currently making an impact is from Africa.

15/11/2021

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Dubai Air Show opens to industry on mend amid virus

Dubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday, showcasing an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the mend.

15/11/2021

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Iranians celebrate Pomegranate Festival in Tehran

Iranians celebrate Pomegranate Festival in Iran's capital Tehran, which is scheduled to run until November 22.

14/11/2021

Japan

Japan's former princess leaves for US with commoner husband

A Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart left for New York on Sunday.

14/11/2021

Ecotech

What are sustainable aviation fuels and how do they reduce emissions?

In partnership with Airbus

Sustainable aviation fuels are one of the key measures to reduce aviation emissions. We delve into how they are currently being used, how they can be made, and what concrete impact they could have on the environment.

14/11/2021

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Rethinking urban mobility: Next generation of CityAirbus

Partner content presented by Airbus

Airbus Helicopters is building cleaner, cutting edge transportation solutions for the urban mobility market.

13/11/2021

Afghanistan

Several casualties after explosion at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan

Taliban government officials say the explosion was the third recent attack on a Shiite Muslim mosque during Friday prayers.

12/11/2021

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62-year-old Barbie: the fashion icon and ultimate child empowerment doll

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Barbie has turned 62. Meet Kim Culmone, the businesswoman who has helped this famous doll evolve, stay fashionable and empower children over the years.

12/11/2021

Partner content

What can space tell us about life on Earth?

Partner content presented by Airbus

Airbus’s space based environmental monitoring strategies are high-tech solutions helping tackle climate challenges.

12/11/2021

Earth News

Which country is turning olives into renewable energy?

The plant-based waste is turned into cylindrical pellets which act as biomass fuel to heat homes.

12/11/2021

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A global approach: Why the aviation industry needs to work together to reach net zero

Partner content presented by Airbus

The journey to launch the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft began with a belief that aviation, like other industries, must transform if it’s to remain strong and relevant in decades to come.

12/11/2021

Ecotech

What is being done right now to make flying greener?

In partnership with Airbus

By speaking to experts and industry leaders, we cut through the jargon to break down what practical steps are being taken to reduce the CO2 emissions of aircraft.

12/11/2021

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Japan's robotic dog owners celebrate children festival with their Aibos

Owners of the Japanese robot dogs "Aibo" take their robotic companions to the Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo for the children's holiday Shicigosan.

12/11/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar jails American journalist Danny Fenster for 11 years

A Myanmar court found him guilty on several charges including incitement for allegedly spreading false or inflammatory information.

12/11/2021

Football Now

Qatar Clasico: One of the Middle East’s biggest football matches

In partnership with Media City

Labelled the 'Qatar Clasico', Al-Rayann vs Al Sadd is one of the country's biggest footballing rivalries.

11/11/2021

Tech News

An Israeli start-up is giving out virtual coins for collecting rubbish

What if you could walk and earn money at the same time? A start-up has created the ultimate game app that does good both for you and the planet.

11/11/2021

World News

'Captain America' Hong Kong protestor jailed on secession charges

Ma Chun-man is the second person to be convicted under the controversial law that was introduced in Hong Kong last year.

11/11/2021

Earth News

How did Singapore become a biophilic city?

After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure.

11/11/2021

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Hindus take holy dip in toxic foam-topped river

Hundreds of Hindus worshipped in the heavily polluted Yamuna river on Wednesday to celebrate the ancient festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi.

10/11/2021

The Exchange

Will we be hailing taxis from the sky by 2025?

In partnership with Media City

Flying cars sound like something out of a science fiction film, but money is pouring into the development of human-sized drones and cargo-carrying airships. Will flying taxis soon be stopping outside our doors?

10/11/2021

Tech News

Seoul will be the first city to enter the metaverse

Facebook, now called Meta, is not the only entity currently working to develop its metaverse. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its intention to create Metaverse Seoul.

10/11/2021

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-"Santa of Jerusalem" visits Sea of Galilee ahead of Christmas

Bringing presents and a tree, Issa Kassissieh, better known as the Santa Claus of Jerusalem, arrives in the Sea of Galilee on his kayak to bring joy to the children in anticipation of Christmas.

10/11/2021