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Mohammed bin Rashid Library, a world of fantasy and a treasure trove of knowledge, grandly opened its doors to the public on  June 16, 2022, the newest library in Dubai.  Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially launched this huge project. This massive bibliotheca is located in Al Jaddaf on the banks of Dubai Creek, has nine thematic libraries, and is spread out across seven levels and a huge 54,000 square meters of space. The museum, which has nine libraries with unique themes within them, is shaped like a book stand. The library also contains a conference room, a museum, a gift shop, a two-story café, an outdoor and indoor amphitheater, and more. The Mohammed bin Rashid Library, which cost AED 1 billion to construct, joins Sharjah’s House of Wisdom in laying the groundwork for Dubai’s next generation of libraries. It has 1.1 million books in 30 languages. How to purchase Mohammed Bin Rashid library tickets?  Although there won’t be an admission fee for the Library, patrons who wish to borrow books will need to purchase memberships. From Monday through Saturday, the library is open from nine in the morning until nine at night. You can also reserve your slots online through the library’s app. Free parking is available at the library. The Al Jaddaf metro point will be reached via a walkway that is currently being constructed and will be entirely shaded. Library Setup: The library has a 54,000 square meter floor size, an utterly opulent style, and an antique charm. The library’s foyer is fairly roomy and tastefully decorated. The huge bookcases will catch your notice as soon as you walk in. Numerous books, including some rare volumes, are available at the library. All of the books in this collection are arranged numerically and further grouped into genres to make it simple for you to find what you’re looking for. This library’s braille-written section specifically for visually impaired children is a plus. Additionally, there is a sensor-equipped pod for autistic kids in this section. Two libraries, one for arts and media and the other for atlases and maps, are located on the first level. The sixth floor houses the emirates section, which has more than 37,000 books in numerous languages that provide information on the United Arab Emirates.   Architecture: ACG Architecture Consulting Group collaborated with Munich’s Obermeyer Group to create this uniquely shaped Library. The building was designed to resemble a Rehal, a traditional wooden book rest used to support the Holy Quran as it was being recited. This Library in Dubai is the pinnacle of innovation and sustainability. The library is environmentally friendly and receives 10% of its energy from solar panels mounted on the building’s roof. Its unique design helps to control the inner environment of the building and insulates the interiors from heat. In addition, the ceiling windows let in natural light, which lowers the amount of electricity used and allows for water recycling to cut water consumption in half. The enormous seven-story library contains more than a million printed and digital books in Arabic and other languages, more than six million research dissertations, approximately 73,000 musical scores, 75,000 videos, nearly 13,000 articles, 500 rare acquisitions, more than 5000 printed and digital historical periodicals that chart several years of history, and approximately 35,000 printed and digital newspapers from around the world. Types of libraries in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Nine libraries make up the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Al Jaddaf, each of which has a special collection of resources geared at a certain audience. The General Library: It is the place to go for well-known novels and non-fiction books on subjects including history, health and science, technology, education, and more. It has more than 100,000 titles. The Emirate Library: The history and culture of the UAE are well represented there in a variety of languages and genres. It offers everything in between, including priceless collections of national photographs and publications authored by locals and citizens. The Young Adults Library: Youngsters of all ages and interests are catered to in this part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. The younger generation is drawn to this genre, which includes Captain Majid, manga, and anime, as well as books on business, economics, and literature. The Children’s Library: It divides kids of different ages into categories with an engaging play area that is vibrant with 17,000 titles. The children can explore and enjoy the board books, picture books, and other materials in the library. Private Collections Library: What about this stuff makes it so exclusive, then? This, however, contains unique books, manuscripts, and documents from the thirteenth century. This section also contains early translations of the Holy Quran. Here you will also find Miguel de Cervantes’s very first publication. Rare books on world history, and notably Egyptian history, are available. The Description de L’ Egypte is also available. Exclusive permission is required to access the library. The Map and Atlases Library: With unique maps and atlases from all over the world, this library, which is on the first level, is for geography enthusiasts. Media and Arts Library: The media and art resources included in this section of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library cover a wide range of subjects, including DIY, music, film, architecture, design, the history of art, and more. Theater performances, documentaries, and independent films are shown in a compact, four-seat media room. Business Library: Separate study areas are available in this part, which is devoted to businesses, entrepreneurship, economics, accounting, and management. Periodical Library: An exceptional collection of English- and Arabic-language periodicals from the 1950s is housed in this area of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library.   The library has an art gallery in addition to hosting numerous cultural events each year. There is also a civilization museum and a heritage museum plus a 500-seat theater that can be used for conferences and presentations. Modern technology is also available at the library to support effective research. So, this is

October 17, 2022, NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Ennismore has been signed as the first hotel partner by Hotel Development, the NEOM subsidiary tasked with creating a luxury hotel, future-focused hospitality environment in the northwest of Saudi Arabia. Hotel Development will take advantage of the region’s potential to usher in a new era for the industry, one of imagination and a feeling of duty to direct and influence how humanity interacts with our planet, with a blank slate and no existing infrastructure. The division will also help NEMO’s audacious plans to attract more than five million visitors by 2030. The arrangement signed with Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality firm in the world, is in line with Hotel Development’s primary objective of forging international alliances. Making of the masterpiece In the first collaboration, two of Ennismore’s venerable brands—25hours Hotels Dubai and Morgans Originals—will establish residences in TROJENA, a ski village-equipped mountain resort in NEOM. TROJENA’s 25hours team “is inspired by the futuristic architecture of the building and will include nods to science-fiction movies as well as to the alpine heritage of the brand,” NEOM said in statement. The hotel will have a built-in movie theatre, a farm-to-table restaurant, a coworking bike store, and a rooftop restaurant with a pool. The two projects are in line with the objective of NEMO’s Hotel Development division to create strategic alliances. The 25hours team is developing a custom narrative and visual identity for TROJENA with the help of the company’s creator Christoph Hoffmann and Berlin’s Studio Aisslinger. The story is influenced by the structure’s futuristic design and will make references to both the brand’s alpine heritage and science fiction films. The 25hours Hotel will offer a rooftop restaurant with pool, a farm-to-table restaurant, a bike workshop with co-working space, and all of these amenities. A world steeped in the famous cultural legacy of the company will be created by the Morgans Originals hotel to transfer guests from the fantastical and natural landscapes of TROJENA. The hotel will have four top-notch restaurants, a 2,000-metre destination spa, a bathhouse, a ski slope roof with architectural significance, and a rooftop pool bar with views of the magnificent TROJENA mountains. Additionally, the hotel will have an eight-story vertical core featuring microclimates and immersive art experiences that will highlight the brand’s uniqueness. Redefining the hospitality experience The main building work on the ski village is scheduled to start towards the end of 2022, although early enabling construction work has already started in TROJENA. The town offers high-end retail and dining options in addition to hospitality, as well as residential areas centred around a public plaza. The booking of the hotel apartment might also start soon. With the mountain sides extending over the village roof, a spectacular ski slope skyline is created that can be utilized all year long by a variety of adventure sports facilities. Hotel Development is tasked with promoting the development of a top-tier tourism industry in order to support the diversification objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Along with establishing strategic alliances, the division will collaborate with industry partners in the tourist sector to develop ambitious talent and proud Saudi ambassadors who will serve as the industry’s cornerstone. The division seeks to create an ambitious workforce equipped to think creatively and completely redefine hospitality by championing a culture of diversity and competence.    

Yas Island will soon be home to the newest marine life theme parks thanks to a partnership between SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. The Park, which consists of six specially created realms, will provide immersive experiences and dynamic habitats where various species will coexist as they would in their natural habitat. Over 68,000 marine creatures, including sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles, will call SeaWorld Abu Dhabi home, which boasts the biggest and most extensive marine life aquarium in the world. Not Just an Aqua Park but More The UAE’s first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation, and return facility, Yas SeaWorld Research, and Rescue Center, will be located in the marine life theme park and will offer top-notch facilities to support local and international conservation efforts. As per the park’s motto, “We are connected to the ocean, and the ocean connects us all,” the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi experience will tell a cohesive “One Ocean” story based on the interconnectedness between all life on earth and our oceans. A New Addition to the Excitement of Yas Island The theme park SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is 90% finished and scheduled to open in 2023, according to property developer Miral on Wednesday. It is the most recent addition to Yas Island’s attractions, including Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and Clymb Abu Dhabi. It will be the first SeaWorld location outside of North America. The complex of marine-life theme parks will also house the first marine research, rescue, rehabilitation, and return facility in the UAE, supporting local conservation initiatives and emphasizing the native ecosystems of the Arabian Gulf. The 183,000 square meter attraction is being constructed over five floors. It will have habitats, rides, interactive exhibits, and immersive guest experiences—the full scope of which has not yet been made public. With more than 58 million liters of water and 150 species—including sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates—it will house the largest multi-species aquarium in the region. In addition, hundreds of bird species, including penguins and puffins, will live in the park. Expert zoologists, veterinarians, nutritionists, and other animal specialists will take care of the animals. One Ocean, the park’s central zone, connects six marine environments, each of which tells a tale meant to highlight the interconnectedness of life on Earth and beneath the seas. In this area, there will also be a 360-degree media experience. The building will make use of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems with a combined capacity of 8.2 megawatts, according to a July announcement from Abu Dhabi’s Masdar clean energy company. The beginning of a New Chapter SeaWorld Abu Dhabi marks the beginning of a new chapter in the knowledge, conservation, and sustainability of marine life in the region and around the world, according to Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Miral. Abu Dhabi and the UAE have a long history of marine conservation. “Our partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will further position Abu Dhabi as a global tourism hub and contribute to its economic growth and diversification vision by bringing this next-generation marine-life theme park to the capital.” A part of “Abu Dhabi’s innovative vision for economic diversification and growth, as well as the emirate’s commitment to marine-life conservation,” according to Scott Ross, chairman of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the company is “honored.” Marc Swanson, chief executive of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, commented on the research and rescue center, saying, “SeaWorld’s nearly six decades of caring for such a vast array of marine animals is what makes this possible and what enables us to introduce another first for the UAE region.