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Recently, Abu Dhabi opened a brand new nighttime beach on the Corniche to allow residents to enjoy outdoor life after sunset. The beach is well-lit, staffed with lifeguards on duty, provides first aid services, and features volleyball, football, and basketball courts. The beach is open to visitors and swimmers from 6 AM to 10 PM on weekdays, and until midnight on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Visitors can enter the 1,000-square-meter swimming area through gates 4 to 6, then swim under the lights and enjoy the cool evening breeze. Marsan Night Beach In July, the Marsana night beach on Hudayriyat Island officially opened, where visitors can swim under the moonlight and enjoy comfortable loungers and dining services . The fees vary by date, with adults charged 50 dirhams on weekdays and 100 dirhams on weekends, while children under 6 enter for free. Dubai Night Beaches Currently, Dubai residents can go night swimming at Jumeirah 2 , Jumeirah 3 , and Umm Suqeim 1 beaches, which ...

# Indian-Thai contestant Veena wins the 2025“Miss Universe Thailand ” crown and will represent Thailand on the world stage 29-year-old Veena stood out in the 2025 “ Miss Universe Thailand ” pageant, becoming the first Thai-Indian beauty queen to win the crown. She will  be representing  Thailand in the “Miss Universe” competition going to held in Bangkok this November. Veena graduated from the National Institute of Development Administration in Thailand and has been the national runner-up three times, earning attention as the “perennial second place.” This time, in her fourth participation, she finally realized her dream of winning the crown. She advanced from 77 contestants in the preliminaries, went through swimsuit, evening gown presentations, and Q&A sessions, and ultimately defeated Bangkok contestant Praew Praewanit and Phuket contestant Del Naruemol to win the crown. Veena’s parents are both Indian, and she was also the first contestant to participate in Miss ...

 New Moon Not Sighted in UAE, Could There Be a Holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday ? The new moon of Rabi Al Awwal has not appeared in the UAE – could there be a three-day holiday for the Prophet Muhammad's birthday? Residents of the United Arab Emirates and much of the Muslim world are eagerly awaiting the appearance of the Rabi Al Awwal new moon at the end of August. This month is not only the third month of the Islamic calendar but also a very important religious festival: the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal. In many countries, this celebration usually means a public holiday, and in the UAE, there may be a long weekend depending on official announcements. The Role of Moon Phases in the Islamic Calendar The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar , is based on the lunar cycle. The beginning of each month is marked by the appearance of the young crescent moon, which is observed on the ...

 15-year-old pilot lands private plane in UAE , making history with round-the-world flight challenge A 15-year-old pilot landed a private plane in the UAE on Friday, completing a key leg of his record-breaking global flight. Known as the " Australian teenage pilot ," Byron Waller exclusively shared video footage with Gulf News of his landing at Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport . He said the UAE was an important milestone in his global journey, which will continue through Egypt , Europe, Iceland , Canada , and the United States before returning to Australia. Byron departed from Brisbane, stopping in Singapore, Sri Lanka, and India, and finally flew from Ahmedabad, India to Abu Dhabi. Byron has suffered from Crohn's disease since infancy, a chronic digestive system illness causing inflammation, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, and fatigue. He once relied on a wheelchair to attend school. But the disease has not defined his life; aviation has become his passion...

  Telegram founder splurges 55 million dirhams to buy license plate P7 Telegram founder Pavel Durov won the license plate P7 at a charity auction for a Guinness record-breaking 55 million dirhams. This combination, due to its minimalist rarity of "single letter + single digit," is regarded as the ultimate representation of " license plate aesthetics ."

The UAE's "Home for Influencers" has attracted 2,415 content creators, with a total fan base exceeding 2.45 billion Breakthrough progress in the UAE's content economy strategy: The global influencer community "Creators HQ," launched in January this year, has attracted 2,415 content creators from 147 countries  data from the first six months, more than 78 global content industry companies are relocating to the UAE from 24 different countries. These creators have a combined fan base of over 2.45 billion, marking the UAE's rapid rise as a core hub for the global digital content industry. 1. Global Siphon Effect: The "Migration Wave" of Talent from 147 Countries and 78 Companies As of July 2024, Creators HQ members cover 147 countries worldwide, with major contributions from the UK, USA, India, Pakistan, France, and Germany. Leading creators include social media bloggers, podcasters, and visual artists with tens of millions of followers. The 78 rel...