The Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (YEB), organized by BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC), has concluded, marking a significant milestone for aspiring entrepreneurs. The transformative week-long residential program unfolded over five days, providing students in Grades 9 to 12 with an immersive
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This year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open features a strong female Emirati influence with four hugely talented individuals selected to play a pivotal role across various elements of the competition, which takes place at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City on February 3-11. The all-female tennis tournament returns to the UAE for its second edition […]
The laboratory equipment market in the UAE is thriving, according to a recent report by Grand View Research, which suggests the sector will reach US$1.5 billion by 2027. The report estimates that the market will increase at a CAGR of over 7% over the next three years, fuelled by factors such as a rising population, […]
If not, you could face a fine of AED400 The Unemployment Insurance Scheme launched by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers three consecutive months of financial assistance to UAE residents and Emiratis employed in the Arab Gulf state’s private and federal government sectors who lose their jobs due to reasons other than disciplinary action or […]
Coffee Planet, a UAE-born specialty coffee company with nearly two decades of experience in the region, has expanded its presence to Etihad Plaza, Abu Dhabi, with a facility that features a corporate office, showroom, café and training facility open from 24th January 2024. Dubai has always been the home of Coffee Planet, known to the […]
Australia pulls out of the 2034 event’s candidature bidding FIFA has declared Saudi Arabia the host nation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament. This marks the third occasion the coveted event will grace the Asian continent, following the successful hosting by South Korea and Japan in 2002 and Qatar in 2022. FIFA […]
More than 10,400 spectators attended the Dubai Invitational to see Tommy Fleetwood write his name into the history books as the inaugural event’s first-ever winner. Englishman Fleetwood produced a stunning finish to hold off the final-day challenge of Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence to win the tournament, which took place at Dubai Creek Resort from […]
H.E. Li Xuhang, Consul General of the PRC in Dubai, visited Gulf Craft’s facilities in Umm Al Quwain, where he met with Gulf Craft’s Chairman, Mohammed Alshaali, and the Executive team at the shipyard. Gulf Craft, the leading manufacturer of luxury yachts, superyachts and mega yachts in the Middle East and Asia, hosted a delegation […]
TCL Electronics (1070.HK), the Global Top 2 TV brand, hosted a star-studded event, bringing Arsenal FC stars face-to-face with their fans at JBR Beach in Dubai. The meet-and-greet event featured top Arsenal players including Reiss Nelson, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Cédric Soares, David Raya Martín, and Karl Jakob Hein, who engaged with fans in a football fanfare […]
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art experience center in the UAE and the relocation of its Dubai office to accommodate continuous growth in the region. Named DBXC, the new experience center and office is strategically
Cognita, a leading global schools group, today announced that the Dasman Bilingual School has joined its worldwide community, strengthening its presence in the Middle East with its first school in Kuwait. Spread over seven buildings headquartered in the capital Kuwait City, Dasman is home to one of the largest private school campuses in Kuwait. It joins Cognita’s
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the inauguration of its first flight from Abu Dhabi to Turkistan, one of the most important and historic cities in central Asia. The new route reaffirms the airline’s commitment to unlocking an eclectic mix of travel opportunities for both residents and visitors […]
Saudi German Hospital Madinah recently achieved a significant milestone by performing an emergency spinal surgery on a 35-year-old quadriplegic patient enabling him to regain mobility. Following a fall from a palm tree exceeding 3 meters, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) promptly transferred the patient to Saudi German Hospital Madinah. The incident occurred
Dubai’s pioneering all-female Firdaus Orchestra, an initiative of Expo City Dubai, is launching a unique classical music experience tailored specifically for young children, aged 0 to 6. “Mini Maestros” will take place on 27th January at the Firdaus Studio in Expo City. The concert will include a diverse range of music, creatively infusing classic children’s […]
Sharjah Sustainable City – the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, is participating in the upcoming Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES 2024, where it is showcasing the city’s remaining selection of three-, four-, and five-bedroom villas.
The importance of the real estate sector in any nation’s economic and social development is no secret. For years, construction has been celebrated as a pivotal economic driver, and in recent decades we have seen developed economies evolve from industrial and service-oriented development to what experts call a finance and real estate-driven economy. In this […]
Dubai Marathon EXEED-ed the limit as 12,000 runners participated in the 23rd edition of the iconic event. EXEED by Al Ghurair, the renowned premium vehicle brand represented by AG Auto in the UAE, triumphed in its role as the Official Car Sponsor, providing 22 EXEED SUVs including 10 TXL and 10 RX EXEED SUVs as […]
In a significant stride towards global sustainability, the Green Economy Partnership (GEP) headquarters will be domiciled in in Doha, Qatar, furthering its commitment to fostering international collaborations under the Country’s far reaching sustainability vision. Under the leadership of HE Sheikh Mansoor Jabor Al Thani, GEP aims to amplify its impact on global climate
Sharjah Airport Authority revealed its performance results for 2023, in line with the agenda of the annual airport management meeting held at Buhais Geology Park in Al Madam, Sharjah. The results highlight the pioneering position of the emirate on the global travel map and the top-notch services delivered to passengers and companies. As per the […]