Sharjah hi-tech toilet has doors that open automatically after 20 minutes

Sharjah hi-tech toilet has doors that open automatically after 20 minutes | GulfNews.com

Smart loo: The toilet, located near Sharjah Fruit and Vegetables Market, is equipped with an intelligent system that warns users when to exit

Safety manual: Should you get stuck inside, just reach out for any of the four emergency buttons

Saudi woman disguises as man to drive bus

Saudi woman disguises as man to drive bus | GulfNews.com

“The fact that there is no traffic police in the area and the absence of major administrative facilities have enabled me to drive freely,” 

Sharjah Forum: Bridge the communication gap

Sharjah Forum: Bridge the communication gap | GulfNews.com



Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi talks to Kofi Annan, former UN secretary general and Amr Mousa, former general secretary of the Arab League, at the Government Communication Forum 2013, at the Expo Centre, Sharjah.

UAE University researchers make breakthrough in cancer treatment

UAE University researchers make breakthrough in cancer treatment | GulfNews.com



Finding can benefit patients suffering from breast, skin, and colon cancer.
A team of UAE University researchers has made a breakthrough in the treatment of cancer by discovering the exciting properties of manuka honey that effectively inhibit the growth of a variety of cancer cell types including breast, skin, and colon cancer.

The world’s most beautiful garden ­­— in Dubai

The world’s most beautiful garden ­­— in Dubai | GulfNews.com


Something like this in Dubai is truly a Miracle

Click Here! to visit their website.

Father fighting for life after Maleha-Sharjah crash

Father fighting for life after Maleha-Sharjah crash | GulfNews.com

                                             Family dies after returning from Umrah...

Mohammad makes schoolgirl's wish come true

Mohammad makes schoolgirl's wish come true | GulfNews.com

The anti-Valentine’s marketing scheme targets single people

The anti-Valentine’s marketing scheme targets single people | GulfNews.com



Venues in Dubai say they are sold out or nearly fully booked for Valentine's Day events

If you think cupid is stupid or you roll your eyes at roses and cringe at the chocolate-coated overload of Valentine’s trophies, then restaurants and hotels around town might have something for you.

Some venues in Dubai are organising the “anti-Valentine’s day” dinners and entertainment targeting single people, those who hate Valentine’s day or couples who just think the occasion is too romantic or overpriced, they say.

“There’s definitely a gap in the market for it,” said Sarah Norfolk, a marketing consultant at Soul Communications.

Dubai couple surprised by quintuplets

Dubai couple surprised by quintuplets | GulfNews.com



 A fifth unexpected cry was heard at the delivery room when Syrian national Ranim Amir Barmada gave birth to quintuplets at the Saudi-German Hospital in Dubai at 10am on Monday.

Giant bill for fixing Rowan Atkinson's McLaren

Giant bill for fixing Rowan Atkinson's McLaren | GulfNews.com



Everyone who's had a fender bender knows the cost of repairs is going up. But few cars can be as costly to fix as "Mr. Bean" actor Rowan Atkinson's rare McLaren F1.

New archaeological site found in Ras Al Khaimah

New archaeological site found in Ras Al Khaimah | GulfNews.com



Graves dating back to 2000BC have been unearthed during the construction of the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road project in Ras Al Khaimah

A pictorial tour of Abu Dhabi’s ‘green’ tunnel

A pictorial tour of Abu Dhabi’s ‘green’ tunnel | GulfNews.com

The making of a gravity-driven 41-kilometres long green sewerage tunnel is in progress at Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi.

At least 21 dead in Al Ain crash

At least 21 dead in Al Ain crash | GulfNews.com

At least 21 people died and 25 others injured in an accident in Zakhir district this morning when a bus carrying cleaning workers reportedly collided with a truck.

The dead bodies have been moved to Al Ain Hospital, while the injured are being treated at different hospitals.

The bus was reportedly carrying cleaning workers from different companies.

Those who killed included 20 Bangladeshi nationals and one Pakistani.

567 road incidents due to fog this week

567 road incidents due to fog this week | GulfNews.com

Some 567 road accidents were reported due to fog during the last two days in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi police have said that its operation room received a total of 567 incident calls including 281 on Monday and 286 on Tuesday. These were mostly about minor accidents

Reading is cool again

Reading is cool again | GulfNews.com

A book club is on a mission to revive the passion of reading

Fast Forward: A timelapse journey on Dubai Metro

Fast Forward: A timelapse journey on Dubai Metro | GulfNews.com

Amazing Fast Forward Video..... The sense of creativity is amazing....
Dubai Metro is truly as amazing as it could be seen in this timelapse journey..

5 ways to make the most of life

• tip 1: Identify anything that may be holding you back

In the words of Robert Byrne “the purpose of life is a life with purpose” and we can’t think of a better quote to hit the nail on the head quite so accurately. To have a purposeful life, we need to identify what’s holding us back and then push ourselves to achieve amazing things. There are so many elements that stand in the way of what we want, including fear of the unknown and fear of failure. You need to overcome this mindset to achieve things that you never knew were possible. Do you think Bill Gates made his millions by cowering away in a corner through fear of being laughed at? No. You are in control of your own happiness so you need to put your fears to one side and strive for big things to happen for an amazing life.

• tip 2: Start a business in something you’re passionate about

Got a passion? Don’t let your talents go to waste. Doing something you’re passionate about to make a living is the perfect way to make your life amazing. If you love photography, set up a photography website to showcase your hobby; if you have a knack for it and you advertise it well, people will start to notice you for what you do and you can make money from this hobby. If you’re into arts, crafts, fashion, cake baking and such things, set up your own stall at a craft fair or market and sell your creations. Doing something you love and seeing it make a difference in the world really helps in your quest towards an amazing and fulfilling life.

• tip 3: Set an outrageous goal

Those who strive to achieve bigger things than the average Joe are usually the ones who feel more satisfied by life. What would you like others to recognise you for? Dream of the person you want to be and the things you want to do and then make it happen. Do a once-in-a-lifetime challenge; climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, move to a foreign country for a while, help underprivileged families in other countries – the list of exciting things to achieve are endless. Make sure you don’t let anything stand in your way and once you’ve decided to achieve something, do everything in your power to make it happen.

• tip 4: Learn to make the most of your time

We only get so much time, and to make the most of our lives we need to fully utilise this limited amount of time to make this life amazing. To ensure that we’re making the most of our time, it’s important to be conscious of how we are using it, what we are using it for, and if we’re using it wisely to make us happy. Are you really making the most out of your time? Are you enjoying the things you do in your current routine? Are you being productive? Plan in advance and create a checklist of everything you’d like to achieve and then tick off each achievement as you go along.

• tip 5: Know that you have the right to happiness

Everyone has the right to happiness although unfortunately it seems to be innately programmed into us that we feel guilty when we get it. Another human trait that goes hand-in-hand with this, however, is that we tend to sit around waiting for happiness to descend on us one day when, in reality, this doesn’t happen. We need to stop feeling guilty about happiness and stop expecting that happiness is just going to happen to us like magic. Instead, it’s time to start putting in the effort today. Outline your goals and decide what you want to do; think way beyond your comfort zone. To make your life amazing, you need to be proactive, so go out there today and start achieving your dreams.

5 ways to make the most of life | GulfNews.com