United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has inducted 50 new faculty members in various academic disciplines ahead of the start of the university’s new academic year. Founded in 1969 and located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, the research-intensive university is the UAE’s first national university
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Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for
China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV for the UAE market. The launch event of the eye-catching and uniquely designed R Style model, the top-of-the-line variant of the GS3 Emzoom, was held at Gargash Motors’ GAC Motor showroom in […]
Dubai Airports, the sole operator of two of Dubai emirate’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), is collaborating closely with airlines, passenger control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth airport experience for the largely expatriate travellers returning to the UAE after spending their long summer vacation
Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for
Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art, in partnership with the Dubai-based MORROW collective, will present ‘Deep Blue: Man + Machine,’ an immersive show combining art, technology and innovation, to explore the profound relationship between human-created art and artificial intelligence (AI). The show takes place from August 26-27, 2023, at the Theatre of Digital Art. Tickets are
China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors, has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch event was held at the Gargash Motors GAC Motor showroom in Deira district, Dubai, on August 15, 2023. The R Style features a futuristic […]
UAE astronaut candidates Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla are conducting high-intensity spacewalk training at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The two UAE nationals are part of NASA’s 2021 astronaut candidate class training programme. The one-of-a-kind NBL is the world’s largest indoor pool and is
Retail establishments across Sharjah emirate in the UAE participating in the emirate-sponsored Sharjah Summer Promotions shopping festival are aiming to attract as many shoppers as they can before the festival concludes on September 3, 2023. The 20th edition of Sharjah Summer Promotions is organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). As part […]
11th August 2023, [Dubai, UAE] – Get ready to seize the summer spirit as Dubai Women’s Run teams up with Dubai Summer Surprises, presenting two thrilling community events at Modesh World, Dubai World Trade Centre until the 13th August, and at Dubai Festival City Mall, part of Al-Futtaim Malls, from 18th to 31st August. These action-packed
Dubai Municipality has concluded its annual children’s summer camp, which witnessed the participation of over 75 children aged between six and 14, at Children’s City in Dubai emirate. The initiative, organised in partnership with 34 Dubai government and private entities, aimed to offer a blend of educational and recreational activities to the children during
Abu Dhabi, August 11 – Gingo Partners, an Investor Outreach Service and Startup Community, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its fundraising campaign, securing $350k in capital from a group of business angels. This investment will allow Gingo Partners to accelerate its vision of bringing inclusivity and diversity in venture capital and capitalize
Dubai, UAE, August 10, 2023, Dubai Municipality has added five additional cutting-edge high-tech vehicles to its fleet of automated sweepers used for cleaning highways and external roads. This is part of the Municipality’s larger plans to develop its fleet of automatic sweepers, as well as ongoing efforts to improve the city’s cleanliness. It is also […]
On 7th August Dubai’s real estate market clocked a landmark AED 2.8 billion in realty transactions, powered by sales of luxury apartments, villas, off-plan properties at some of the most prime locations.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 August 2023: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Franco-Dutch airline Group Air France-KLM, forging a strategic partnership that will enhance connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe further positioning the emirate as a preferred tourist destination. The […]
Riyadh Air, the newly launched Riyadh-based national airline, will exhibit its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft at the Dubai Airshow taking place at Dubai World Central (DWC) airport from November 13-17, 2023. Making the announcement on August 9, 2023, Tarsus Aerospace, organiser of the Dubai Airshow 2023 also confirmed that Perceetech Group, a US- […]
Dubai, UAE, 09 August 2023, Dubai Municipality’s public parks, neighborhood parks, lakes, and recreational facilities registered for the first time a record-breaking total of more than 15 million visitors during the first half of 2023. This marks a 50 per cent increase in the same period of 2022, which recorded approximately 10 million visitors. Visitors […]
DUBAI, UAE 9th August 2023: A series of promotions were held in 17 sales locations throughout Dubai from July 24 to July 29, 2023, as part of the execution of the EU-financed campaign ‘’Fresh Fruit Gift’’. During the above activities the consumers had the opportunity to get informational material like brochures about the EU-financed campaign […]
Abu Dhabi, 9 August 2023: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Art 2023 will take place from 22 to 26 November 2023 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Organised by the Department of Culture […]
Flush from its prior success in golf, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is now redirecting its focus to the world’s most beloved sport: football. Having made waves in the Premier League by acquiring Newcastle United two years ago, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund is intensifying its efforts to shine a spotlight on the domestic […]





























