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How to upgrade a dull holiday with an adrenaline rush

Posted on Thursday March 15th, 2018 by Colin Armstrong

Whether you’ve completed every sports event in Abu Dhabi and need a new challenge or want to see another city in a unique way, combine your love of fitness and travel with these destination sporting events If your idea of …

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What is cloud seeding and how is it being used in the UAE?

Posted on Sunday January 14th, 2018 by Colin Armstrong

The UAE is moving at the forefront of weather modification science in an attempt to counter its arid climate and water shortage issues On 9th March 2016, the UAE experienced 287 millimetres of rain across Al Ain and Dubai. It …

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These Christmas crackers will make you laugh out loud

Posted on Friday December 15th, 2017 by Colin Armstrong

It’s the perfect time of year to spread good cheer so why not tell your friends and family some of these chuckle-worthy jokes? If you’ve ever pulled open a Christmas cracker you know to expect three things: a colourful paper …

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Here’s what to expect in the exciting Blade Runner 2049

Posted on Thursday October 5th, 2017 by Colin Armstrong

“Blade Runner [is] a film that has much to teach, or at least worry, us about the unprecedented and life-threatening complexities of our technologies.” Political scientist Douglas E Williams was already expressing concern in 1988, but even now, his sentiment …

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Pool party season is back with a splash

Posted on Thursday September 7th, 2017 by Rachael Peacock

Bid farewell to summer and say hello to pool party season with these lively events for friends and families In most parts of the world, people are celebrating the changing colours of leaves, wrapping up in scarves and probably anticipating rain …

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A dozen reasons this weekend will be awesome

Posted on Thursday August 3rd, 2017 by Rachael Peacock

Wait, it’s the weekend again already?! That’s right, and there are plenty of ways to make it a memorable one. Whether you want to escape into nature, dance into the wee hours with friends or learn a new skill, we’ve …

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Pop stars are taking over the silver screen. Is it a sign of the times?

Posted on Thursday July 27th, 2017 by Rachael Peacock

Pop star Harry Styles is taking his career in a new direction in this epic new war film, but is it all just an act? It’s a long running Hollywood tradition with hit and miss results. Elvis Presley did it, …

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This innovative new cloud seeding research is electrifying

Posted on Saturday April 29th, 2017 by Camille Hogg

A new project to bring more rain to the desert in a sustainable way is creating a buzz. Scientists from the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science will be joining forces with a team of meteorologists to study the …

Posted in News | Tagged cloud seeding, Rain, research, science, UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science | Leave a comment

How is the UAE planning to bring rain to the desert?

Posted on Wednesday February 8th, 2017 by Colin Armstrong

The UAE’s vision of being at the forefront of cloud seeding technology has taken a significant step – thanks to the efforts of local scientists After successful studies, a team of researchers from Masdar Institute of Science & Technology has …

Posted in News | Tagged Abu Dhabi, climate, cloud seeding, innovation, inventions, inventive, Masdar, Rain, rain enhancement, uae, weather, weather system | Leave a comment

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