Dubai firefighters set world record climbing Burj Khalifa
The General Command of Dubai Civil Defence has earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the fastest climb of the Burj Khalifa, by stairs.
She Runs 2025 returns to Expo City Dubai in November
A race dedicated exclusively for women and girls - She Runs 2025 - returns to Expo City Dubai on November 9 as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Challenge and teamwork take centre stage at DUBAI GAMES
The 7th edition of DUBAI GAMES, the emirate’s premier team-based sporting event will take place from February 12-15, 2026.
Dubai Police to deploy robotic patrol at Global Village
Dubai Police has rolled out its newest recruit — a fully autonomous robotic patrol — marking a major milestone in smart policing.
RTA resumes premium transport services for Global Village Season 30
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is bringing back its dedicated services to Global Village as the popular destination gears up for its 30th season, which runs from October 15 to May 10.
Mbappe credits Madrid lifestyle for helping him reset mentally and physically
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said he has adapted well to life in Madrid, crediting the city's slower pace for helping him recover mentally and physically as he looks to build on his scintillating start to the season.
Sheikha Latifa wins top international award for cultural excellence
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, has been honoured with the Diamond Award for Excellence in Culture — the highest accolade from the Spanish Luxury Association (Asociación Española del Lujo).
Shein enters bricks-and-mortar retail in France, sparking backlash
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to open its first bricks-and-mortar shops in France in November under an agreement with department store owner Société des Grands Magasins, a move that sparked criticism from French retailers.
Meta launches 'teen accounts' in UAE to enhance digital safety
Meta has announced new 'teen accounts' for Instagram, developed in partnership with the UAE’s Digital Wellbeing Council to help protect young users from harmful content.
NGO links H&M and Zara cotton to deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado
Clothing factories that supply H&M and Zara are buying cotton linked to environmental destruction and land-grabbing in Brazil's Cerrado - a biodiversity hotspot where deforestation is soaring, research by the Earthsight nonprofit has found.
Camel trekkers reach Global Village after 557 km journey
The participants of the annual 'Camel Trek' arrived in the Heritage Village of the Global Village on Sunday after embarking on a continuous 12-day journey through the UAE desert, starting from the Arada area in Abu Dhabi and concluding in Dubai.
Global Village is getting decked out for festive season
Global Village is set to turn into a winter wonderland this festive season where visitors will be greeted by Santa and his little helpers, the elves, until January 4.
Zara expands second-hand platform to 14 European countries
Spanish fashion retailer Zara is expanding its service to sell, repair or donate second-hand clothes in several European countries from December 12, the company said on Tuesday, as the market for used apparel grows.
Dubai Fitness Challenge draws over 2.4 million participants
The seventh edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) has recorded a staggering 2.4 million participants across its action-packed 30-day calendar of events and activities.
Britain's Burberry hit by slowdown in luxury spending
Britain's Burberry said it was being hit by a global slowdown in luxury spending and it would struggle to meet its annual revenue forecast of low double-digit growth, with a knock-on impact on profit, if it continued.
Nike sues New Balance, Skechers for patent infringement over sneaker technology
Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike's technology for making upper portions of sneakers.
Adidas and Puma eye chances in football's fashion moment
Sportswear brands like Adidas and Puma are seeking to take advantage of a flirtation with football by the fashion world to reach a new customer base, building in part on demand created by this summer's successful Women's World Cup.
Labcorp launches 3-part blood test for Alzheimer's
Labcorp on Wednesday began marketing to US physicians the first test for a trio of blood biomarkers it says can detect the hallmarks of Alzheimer's, accelerating diagnosis of the brain-wasting disease and potentially helping patients access treatment.
Nike Air Jordan cachet tumbles on resale market. Is sneaker culture moving on?
When Nike reports its results for the key back-to-school shopping season on Thursday, investors will be eyeing the performance of its Jordan brand, a major profit-driver for the company.
Giorgio Armani offers soft, fluid looks at Milan Fashion Week
Italian designer Giorgio Armani presented soft, fluid looks at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, offering plenty of lightness and shimmer for women's wardrobes next summer.
Laughter is best cardio, improves heart health, new study finds
When it comes to heart health, the age-old adage that "laughter is the best medicine" appears to have gained some scientific traction.
Step up and win up to AED 240,000 under DHA's new fitness challenge
It's time to get moving as Dubai Health Authority unveils a challenge to reward residents with up to AED 240,000, in cash and vouchers, for upping their fitness game.
Dubai cracks World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list
Dubai's Tresind Studio and Orfali Bros Bistro have made it to the World's 50 Best Restaurants list for 2023.
Why you must know UAE phone numbers registered in your name
Are you aware of all the phone numbers registered under your name?
Ultimate guide to UAE PASS app
Mobile apps are part and parcel of our daily lives but they come with the hassle of having to remember multiple usernames and passwords.
Tips for healthy Ramadan fasting
Changes to your eating and sleeping habits during Ramadan can be challenging, but with some advance planning and adjustments to your routine, you can minimise the disruption.
NASA unveils spacesuit specially tailored for lunar wear
The big, puffy white moonsuits worn by Neil Armstrong and his fellow Apollo astronauts a half-century ago are out of fashion. Lunar haute couture now calls for something more form-fitting and appropriate for men and women alike.
New study sheds light on ideal response for most men with prostate cancer
A study that began in 1999 in the United Kingdom has revealed that most men diagnosed with prostate cancer can delay or avoid harsh treatments without affecting their chances of survival.
New study links 'keto-like' diet with heart disease
Consumption of a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) "keto-like" diet may be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events and increased levels of "bad" cholesterol, a new study has revealed.
New study reveals serious impact of long COVID
A new study has found that 59 per cent of long COVID patients continue to suffer from organ damage a year after experiencing initial symptoms, even in cases where the virus did not initially affect them severely.
More than half of the world to be overweight or obese by 2035
More than half of the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035 without significant action, according to a new report.
Saint Laurent hits Paris catwalk with broad-shouldered glamour
Saint Laurent designer Anthony Vaccarello drew his Paris Fashion Week audience into a dark, chandelier-lined runway Tuesday night, sending out a lineup of night-club-ready eveningwear derived from office classics - blazers, pinstripes and pencil skirts.
Michael Jordan's Championship sneakers on 'private sale' in Dubai
Sotheby's Dubai has opened its doors with a blockbuster exhibition that showcases the spectrum of its international offerings spanning auctions and private sales.
Black dominates at Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo back goes to old Hollywood
Designs in black dominated the catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana's Milan Fashion Week show on Saturday, with the Italian luxury label offering plenty of dresses, suits and coats for women's wardrobes next winter.
Burberry's Lee stages an ode to British heritage in debut runway show
Faux fur, oversized coats and hot water bottles dominated Burberry’s runway as Daniel Lee presented his vision for the British heritage label at London Fashion Week on Monday.
Saint Laurent opens Paris Fashion Week with chic evening wear for men
French luxury house Saint Laurent kicked off Paris Fashion Week's menswear shows Tuesday night with a sleek lineup of sharply tailored evening looks for men, drawn up by designer Anthony Vaccarello.
A look at luxury living at sea
The world’s largest privately-owned residential yacht docked in Dubai recently and gave ARN News a sneak peek at luxury living at sea.
Rolls-Royce rides ongoing luxury demand to sales record in 2022
Rolls-Royce on Monday reported record sales last year despite an average price tag of around $534,000 for its luxury cars and a drop in Chinese demand, with orders stretching into 2023.
Billie Jean King Cup winners to be awarded new 'Billie Blue' jacket
The green jacket awarded to winners at golf's Masters has been an iconic prize in sport for decades but this year's Billie Jean King Cup champions will get to make their own sartorial statement with a 'Billie Blue' jacket.
More FIFA fan zones unveiled in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Football fans who are unable to head to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup need not fret, more fan zones have been unveiled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Parisian catwalk wants to show beauty has no age
Hand in hand, wearing white edgy outfits, elderly models and fashion students walked an unusual fashion show on Thursday evening in Paris, to promote a more inclusive stance on age.
Poker legend Annie Duke on why quitting can be a good thing
At this point, it seems like everyone is talking about the trend of "quiet quitting", where employees slowly start disengaging from their work.
Zara UK customers offered in-house swap, mend and donate service
Zara said on Friday it will launch an in-house service for British customers to sell, repair or donate second-hand clothes, moving the Spanish brand into a growing part of the market.
Netflix opens 'immersive' store for fans of popular shows
Streaming giant Netflix has opened a Los Angeles store that it hopes will combine retail therapy with an "immersive" experience for fans of its popular "Stranger Things," "Bridgerton," and "Squid Game" shows.
Ralph Lauren accused of plagiarising indigenous Mexican designs
The wife of Mexico's president on Thursday accused luxury American clothes brand Ralph Lauren of plagiarising indigenous designs, which she described as an appropriation of the work of the country's pre-Hispanic cultures.
Etihad Airways unveils new partnership with Armani/Casa
Etihad Airways has partnered with Armani/Casa to deliver a luxury travel experience for its premium fliers.