The two-day ‘Andalusia: A Crossroads of Civilization and Culture’ symposium, organised as part of the ‘Andalusia: History and Civilization’ Initiative and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the
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Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City are proud to announce the promotion of Youssef Elmrassy to the position of Cluster Security Manager. In his new role, Youssef will oversee safety and security operations for both hotels, marking a significant milestone in his career. Youssef’s journey in […]
Middle East’s Leading Venue Manager ASM Global Named Operator of Dubai’s ‘Connect Conference Centre’
ASM Global, the world’s preeminent venue-management company and the leading global live-events producer, has secured venue operations and management rights for Connect Conference Centre — known as “C3” — becoming the second addition to the company’s Dubai portfolio that includes the iconic Coca-Cola Arena, which the company opened in 2019. It also joins what is […]
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LOGIC Consulting, the leading company specialising in comprehensive strategic consulting and governance services in the Middle East. The announcement of the MoU was made in the presence of H.E. Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed AlBudair, the Deputy Minister of Municipal,
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of M42 network, continues to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global healthcare hub, with its International Patient Services recording 20 percent increase in patient volume during the first half of 2023 compared to H1 2022. The hospital treated a total number of 1,057 international patients in H1 2023, who […]
In a harmonious convergence of automotive excellence and the allure of the Arabian Peninsula, the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) and Qatar Tourism (QT) have unveiled a captivating announcement. The GIMS Qatar edition, slated for the 5th to the 14th of October 2023 in the enchanting city of Doha, promises to be an extraordinary automotive […]
Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 2.8 million passengers from over 30 countries on 17,700 flight movements, during the months of July and August this year, according to Sharjah Airport Authority. This reflects the trust and confidence that the passengers have placed in the Airport’s services, as well as in providing a distinctive and convenient […]
Address Beach Resort, the epitome of luxury and relaxation in the heart of Dubai, announces its exclusive flash sale, offering travellers an opportunity to experience vacation bliss. With extraordinary discounts of up to 35% off on room rates, free breakfast, and a remarkable 30% off spa and dining experiences, this is the gateway to creating […]
Newly-crowned four-time champion Rashed Al Qemzi and team-mate Mansoor Al Mansoori want to give Team Abu Dhabi a grand finale to the 2023 UIM F2 World Championship in Portugal at the weekend. After clinching his latest title triumph with a second-place finish at Peso da Régua, Al Qemzi has set his sights on a […]
The UAE Ministry of Finance is hosting the 13th annual meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Middle East and North Africa Senior Budget Officials (MENA SBO). Kicking off today in Dubai, the two-day meeting convenes decision makers from across the region to exchange knowledge and expertise and discuss budget-related issues. This […]
‘Nureyev Legend & Legacy’ premieres on November 9 Art and culture lovers in the UAE are in for a world-class treat when Mosaic International Dance Fest features live performances of ‘Natalia Osipova Bloom Dance’ and ‘Nureyev Legend & Legacy’ on November 8 and 9, 2023, respectively, at the Dubai Opera. Hosted by Dubai-based Mosaica del […]
In a resounding commitment to combating climate change and safeguarding critical coastal ecosystems, the UAE has endorsed the Mangrove Breakthrough and announced a high-level Mangroves Ministerial at COP28 that will convene mangrove-hosting governments and partners including civil society, philanthropy, financial institutions, as well as the scientific community to
The Region’s Biggest Female Sports Event, Dubai Women’s Run, Returns for its 10th Edition on Nov 5th
Dubai Women’s Run, the largest female sports event, will take place on the 5th of November at Dubai Festival City. Organised by Plan b Group, in association with UAE Athletic Federation and Dubai Sports Council, the run is set to bring together the spirit to champion female health and wellbeing. For this 10th edition, the event will be flagged off
Under the banner of Dubai 3D Printing Strategy 2030 and Dubai Municipality, 3D construction printing company AC3D today launched its operations in the UAE. The announcement was made during the premier of the Middle East Reverse Engineering & Additive Manufacturing Conference & Showcase – ReAM 2023, which is being held at Festival Arena in Dubai […]
Dubai Eye 103.8’s Off Script radio show introduces new golf content with DP World Tour collaboration
Golfing fans are set to enjoy more comprehensive coverage of the sport, thanks to a collaboration between the DP World Tour and Dubai Eye 103.8, the UAE’s number 1 talk radio station. The partnership will run until February 2024, and see them invest in the development of LIVE radio content, a brand-new podcast series and […]
K9 Jets begins pet-friendly private jet flights on UAE-UK sector Yes, pet dogs fly in private business jets, and sometimes, for free, too! K9 Jets has operated the first-ever Dubai to London luxury private charter flight for pet dogs and their owners. The inaugural luxury private jet flight by the Birmingham, UK-based private jet charter […]
All you need to know about Saudi gamers and what they are up to When it comes to gaming, 13% of Saudi residents say they spend most of their time playing video games on a gaming console, PC, smartphone or any other handheld device. This is a telling statistic from the latest YouGov survey titled […]
World-renowned contemporary Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn, son of Hollywood legend Anthony Quinn, has provided a major boost for this week’s Art be a Part fundraiser in Dubai. The leading figurative sculptor has donated a stunning creation for the Art be a Part auction on Friday night, which will raise funds for Dubai Cares, part of […]
Huawei Cloud showcased its expertise at the esteemed Security Conclave & Award UAE 2023, held in collaboration with the UAE Cybersecurity Council. Huawei Cloud’s participation underscores its unwavering commitment to cybersecurity and dedication to building trust, transparency, and security-by-design within the Middle East region and beyond. The Security Conclave
Three alumni of the third cohort of the National Experts Program (NEP 3.0) explored the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in key industry sectors for the UAE during a panel discussion hosted by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Dr. Abdulla Al Shimmari, Dr. Ameena Al-Sumaiti and Abdulla Alshehhi discussed the potential of […]