The General Authority of Sports (GAS) in the UAE convened a media briefing to discuss Federal Law No. 4 of 2023 concerning sports. This law is unprecedented in the UAE’s sports sector due to its comprehensive new articles and provisions, which will contribute significantly to achieving
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Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE delegation participating in the 65th GCC Trade Cooperation Committee meeting, the 51st GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting, and the sixth meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardization. The UAE delegation that attended these meetings in Salalah, Oman, included Abdullah
Dynamic sister duo Anastasiaaa Kopijevski and Natalia Kopijevskaja empower artistic talent in the UAE through their extensive knowledge of the international art market, unique curatorial advice and global network of connections. Having unique backgrounds that dabble with diverse industries, both sisters are seasoned art consultants who developed their Dubai-based art
Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, Riyadh’s very own resort-style village hotel, invites guests to celebrate the Saudi National Day with friends and family, along with other unmissable offers and promotions on F&B, stay and fun activities in September. The hotel is very community-focused, with a strong sense for charitable giving, community service, and corporate
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, headed the UAE delegation to the G77+China Summit, held in Cuba, where she met Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel and ministers and senior officials worldwide. Almheiri affirmed that COP28, being hosted by the UAE, is an opportunity to turn the world’s collective focus to conclude […]
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62nd meeting of Ramsar Convention
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment led the UAE delegation at the 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee of Ramsar Convention, held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters in Gland, Switzerland The meeting was held under the presidency of the People’s Republic of China marking the conclusion of the UAE’s […]
In this video interview, Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), home of the UAE space programme, discusses the UAE’s ambitions to participate in its own as well as international space exploration missions, including human space flights. Al Marri was talking as UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, […]
Users will be informed about the system’s methodology The Customers Council of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently hosted a meeting at the Dubai RTA headquarters in Dubai City to discuss improving the various services rendered to holders of Right-Of-Way permits in Dubai emirate in the UAE. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Dubai RTA Board […]
Shuttle bus service will be available from Dubai and Sharjah Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2023, a unique celebration of K-pop, will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi City on November 11, 2023, featuring some of the biggest K-pop names: Enhypen, Sunmi, Epik High, DPR Ian, XG, Cherry Bullet, and Peakboy. In partnership with […]
Gala dinner and art auction aims to fund global NGO activities Art be a Part, the Dubai-based artists’ collective, will organise a combined art auction and gala dinner fundraiser event on September 29, 2023, in Dubai City to raise funds for Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and UNICEF India, […]
Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]
AI startup eyes Series A funding from UAE and Silicon Valley investors Haltia.AI – a Dubai-based AI startup that aims to transform industries and improve people’s quality of life with advanced AI solutions – has launched its commercial operations after 90 days of meticulous planning and stealth operations to transition onto the global VC stage. […]
Air travel demand between the two cities is rising Low-cost carrier flydubai will launch daily flights from Dubai City to Cairo City from October 28, 2023, as demand for travel between the two cities continues to grow exponentially after the pandemic era. The new route is between Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and […]
New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]
Emirati astronaut hero returns home on September 18, 2023, from the US UAE astronaut Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, who has created history by undertaking the longest manned spaceflight by an Arab astronaut (six months) and becoming the first Arab astronaut to conduct a spacewalk (7hr,1mn), is all set to receive a grand hero’s welcome on […]
World’s best OCR athletes to compete in Al Wathba area Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has announced that the 2023 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi for a third consecutive year, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The event, held in partnership with […]
Technology major will deliver network connectivity at the Expo City Dubai site e& Group (etisalat and), the UAE-headquartered global technology group, announced on September 13, 2023, that it is an official ‘Principal Technology Partner’ for COP28 – the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC – being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December
Event focuses on global climate challenges and needed action Dubai emirate’s Museum of the Future is partnering with Dubai-based interdisciplinary think tank Fiker Institute to host the inaugural ‘Climate Future Week’ from September 26-30, 2023. The five-day-long event will feature 20+ speakers, six workshops, and three activations and will involve UAE government
Regional demand for cloud-based storage on the ascendent US-headquartered Extreme Networks has launched its new regional data centre in the UAE to meet growing business needs for faster data transmissions, easy access to cloud solutions and heightened data security. Operating from Morrisville, North Carolina, Extreme Networks is a leader in cloud networking and delivers
Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]





























