Dubai, UAE — October 2025 — Dubai’s dynamic real estate sector marked a significant milestone with the official launch of ALA Properties, a next-generation real estate firm setting out to redefine property ownership, investment, and client trust through innovation and transparency. The launch
Events
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At the SugarFactory Europe’s largest Bitcoin-focused event is set to return this November, with the 2025 edition of Bitcoin Amsterdam relocating to a larger venue to meet rising interest from institutional investors, policymakers, and crypto developers. The conference, scheduled for November 13-14, will take place at the SugarFactory, a repurposed industrial site
Amid global shift More than 15,000 participants are expected in Hong Kong next week as the city prepares to host Bitcoin Asia 2025, a major global cryptocurrency event. The two-day summit, which runs from August 28 to 29, underscores Asia’s rising influence in the global digital currency ecosystem. Organised by BTC Media, Bitcoin Asia 2025 […]
August 30 to September 7, 2025 Abu Dhabi is set to host the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is expected to be the largest in its history. The event runs from August 30 to September 7, 2025, at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of […]
At Bitcoin Asia 2025 Bitcoin Asia 2025 is set to convene on August 28-29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together key regional figures from government, finance, technology, and culture to examine the shifting role of Bitcoin in Asia’s political and economic landscape. Following its inaugural event in 2024, which sold out, […]
From August 14 to 17, 2025 A major theatrical production based on the Ramayana is set to make its international debut in the United Arab Emirates next week, as the Indian stage epic Humare Ram opens at Dubai Opera from August 14 to 17, 2025. The show, produced by Felicity Theatre, has seen over 300 […]
From September 4-7 Geneva Watch Days is set to take place from September 4-7, 2025, marking its sixth edition and drawing unprecedented participation from premium watchmakers worldwide in a decentralised format that spans the Geneva city centre. Each year, Geneva Watch Days brings together independent brands, visionary creators, industry professionals, and passionate
As the event comes of age Dubai Watch Week will return for its seventh edition in November 2025, with organisers confirming the event will be the largest since its launch in 2015. The show will run from November 19 to 23 at a newly expanded venue spanning the Dubai Mall and Burj Park. Ninety international […]
From August 14 to 17, 2025 A major Indian stage production based on the ancient Ramayana epic will hold its international premiere in Dubai from August 14 to 17, 2025, organisers have confirmed. Scheduled to be held at Dubai Opera, the show, titled Humare Ram, reinterprets one of South Asia’s most revered texts through a […]
To widen regional participation Organisers of Bitcoin Asia 2025 have announced that all general admission passes to this year’s conference will be offered free of charge, in a move aimed at expanding access and engagement with digital asset technologies across Asia and beyond. The event will take place on August 28 and 29 at the […]
At key international meet Air chiefs from around the world will convene in Dubai later this year for the 12th edition of the Dubai International Air Chiefs’ Conference (DIACC), with regional and global tensions driving renewed interest in air power, missile defence, and unmanned systems. The conference, scheduled to take place on November 16, 2025, […]
Focus on off-roaders Land Rover will organise the inaugural Defender Trophy competition, offering selected participants from key markets a place in a global off-road driving challenge. The event is designed to inspire global change for conservation while testing vehicle handling and navigation skills in remote and rugged terrain. Land Rover has previously run similar
At Jeddah conference The second Stormwater and Wastewater Conference opened in Jeddah on June 23, 2025, drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to upgrade critical water infrastructure amid rising climate challenges and rapid urban expansion. Held at the Jeddah Hilton, the event brought together officials, engineers, and environmental experts to address how cities
With an apprehensive aerospace sector The 2025 Paris Air Show commenced on June 16 under a cloud of geopolitical tensions and recent aviation tragedies, casting a sombre tone over the event. The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, India, which resulted in over 270 fatalities, has prompted safety reviews and investigations […]
In New York this week The United Nations Open Source Week 2025, scheduled from June 16 to 20 in New York, will bring together governments, developers, and civil society groups to explore how open-source technologies can be utilised to build and enhance digital public infrastructure. Co-hosted by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies […]
Event in MENA region for the first time Dubai will host the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in October 2025, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. Scheduled for October 27-29 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the summit will bring together […]
Conference returns to Las Vegas in 2026 The Bitcoin 2025 conference, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to Bitcoin, has officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the most Bitcoin point-of-sale transactions completed within eight hours. Organisers confirmed that 4,187 transactions took place on May 28 during the first day of the conference in […]
To connect directly with Americans The Trump administration has introduced a new initiative called ‘Text the White House,’ which allows American citizens to communicate directly with President Donald J. Trump and his team via text message. The new text-based service aims to enhance public engagement and streamline communication between the White House and the American […]
With solemn rite in St. Peter’s Square His Holiness Pope Leo XIV commenced his papacy on May 18, 2025, with a solemn inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, marking the official beginning of his Petrine Ministry. The ceremony, steeped in rich symbolism and tradition, underscored his role as Saint Peter’s successor and the […]
By targeting potential EV buyers Dubai is set to host the Yalla Green Mobility show, which organisers claim will be the UAE’s premier electric vehicle (EV) test drive-based sustainability event. Yalla TV will organise the inaugural event on November 23, 2025, at the Dubai Autodrome. The ticketed event aims to accelerate the UAE’s transition to […]





























