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We have all been there: buying a new self-help book with the promise of becoming more disciplined, productive or emotionally aware, only to leave it untouched on the bookshelf. Why does this happen? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Saikishore, a clinical psychologist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore, explains the …

Researchers say a growing number of younger adults prefer texting over phone calls because messaging gives them greater control over conversations. Unlike calls, which require immediate responses, texting allows people to think, edit and respond at their own pace, making communication feel less stressful. Studies also found that adults in …

The Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC) 2026 has launched the Book2Screen Challenge, a new initiative giving Arab publishers the opportunity to explore the potential of their published books and stories for screen adaptation and develop them into projects that can be presented to content creators and producers in the …

After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the city’s most iconic waterway, Euronews reported.Public swimming in Paris’ Seine River is due to make a comeback over a century after it was banned, with just a few exceptions. Starting on 5 July, three public …

The UAE Balloon Team is participating in the third edition of the International Ballooning Festival “Air Brotherhood”, which kicked off in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod and continues until July 1. The festival sees broad international participation, including teams from Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belarus, and Armenia, alongside several Russian teams. …

The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a top global travel destination, attracting visitors year-round, with winter emerging as the peak season for tourism. As part of its ambitious Tourism Strategy 2031, the country aims to attract AED100 billion in tourism investments and welcome 40 million hotel guests. According …

Data from the Department of Economic Development in Sharjah shows that the total number of commercial licenses issued to traders in gold, precious stones and pearls reached 727, while the growth rate of registered memberships in the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry grew 138% during the last ten years. …

The Museum of the Future is inviting visitors to explore five pioneering innovations during Eid Al Adha, offering a blend of inspiration, education, and entertainment for all ages. Visitors can step into the future of videography with a cutting-edge robotic arm, designed to capture videos with exceptional precision. The “Tomorrow …

The “Ramadan Nights 2024” Exhibition is witnessing a strong momentum and a huge influx of visitors as Eid Al Fitr approaches. Organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the event offers visitors captivating surprises in the world of shopping, …

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Fujairah Adventure Centre announced the opening of the “Fujairah Adventure Park” on Thursday. The park is set to become a premier tourist destination catering to adventure enthusiasts and sports lovers from Fujairah …