Fujairah Adventures – the centre mandated with organising, promoting, and strengthening the adventure sports and tourism sectors in the Emirate of Fujairah – is hosting the first-ever “Training of Trainers” program as an accredited international course to prepare for international
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In a proactive initiative to foster collaboration in sports and tourism development, The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) organized a visit to the Egyptian Al-Ahly Sporting Club team during their training camp at the ZOYA Health & Wellbeing Resort in the Emirate of Ajman. His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman
3DXB Group, a leading innovator in 3D printing solutions for the construction industry, unveiled today its achievement of a Guinness World Record for the largest 3D-printed villa in the world. This groundbreaking project signifies a pivotal moment in the UAE construction sector, as 3DXB Group continues to redefine industry norms in Dubai by building this […]
With business intelligence firm Grand View Research anticipating that the global longevity and anti-ageing market will reach $183 billion by 2028, the scientific and medical community is now focusing on a new paradigm in human health and a new market in life sciences with almost limitless potential. Field pioneers and world-leading longevity researchers will convene […]
The UAE University made a significant achievement in 2023 that strengthened its position as a flagship institution in scientific research. According to the Scopus database, faculty members, researchers, and students at UAE University published 2,646 research papers. This demonstrates the University’s efforts to generate knowledge, provide effective contributions to
As the UAE continued to demonstrate resilience in the face of challenging global economic conditions, the real estate sector witnessed robust growth across all the major asset classes in 2023, revealed JLL’s ‘A Year in Review’ UAE report. Faraz Ahmed, Research Director at JLL MENA, said: “Throughout 2023, the UAE’s real estate industry remained a top […]
Dubai, the hub of financial innovation, proudly stands as the host for the transformative Family Office Roundtable (FORT) Global, a groundbreaking expansion curated by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI). The event is set to debut on February 2nd at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future, where conventional barriers disappear and provide a stimulating environment
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national full service carrier, and Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced a partnership during the Saudi Tourism Forum in Riyadh, to further accelerate the growth of an internationally competitive tourism sector in the Kingdom. The newly signed agreement makes Almosafer the first travel partner
Dubai Municipality organized its annual event to honor its strategic partners during 2023. At the ceremony, the municipality honored more than 35 government and private sector entities and a number of media partners, supporters and suppliers who actively contributed to the fields of service, economy, tourism, commercial and healthcare, in addition to its Dubai Plan […]
Danish bank crosses a million clients globally Saxo Bank – the online trading platform that connects investors and traders to global financial markets – has significantly reduced its fees in some of its main markets, with a worldwide rollout scheduled for the coming months. The Copenhagen-headquartered bank’s new move aims to incentivise its global and […]
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that the 2024 Annual UAE Organ Donation and Transplantation Congress will take place in Dubai from January 27 to 30. The event will be hosted as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to promote the significance of organ donation, highlighting it as a humanitarian act of […]
The 20th edition of the Global Fusion Concert, hosted by Alpen Capital and Alpen Asset Advisors, captivated the audience with an extraordinary showcase of musical and dance artistry from around the world. Commemorating two decades of the iconic Global Fusion concert, this year’s event featured a rich tapestry of diverse musical talents drawn from the […]
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the success of Celebrate Bahrain Season witnessing a huge number of over 100,000 visitors, showcasing the kingdom’s appeal as a premier global tourism destination. These diverse celebrations showcased family, musical, cultural, and sporting events across various governorates, reflecting the success of
Four-time Grand Slam-winner Naomi Osaka will compete for glory at next month’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, with the Japanese star the latest high-profile player to be confirmed for the second edition of the WTA 500 tournament. Hosted in partnership with Mubadala and presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the competition returns to the International Tennis […]
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Medan has touched down at Kualanamu International Airport on Monday, 15 January 2024, marking Medan the airline’s third destination in the Republic of Indonesia. The new direct service will complement the award-winning airline’s over 40 weekly flights to Jakarta and Bali. His Excellency the Minister of State President […]
Showcasing a firm commitment to innovation and excellence, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, unveils a new Regional Headquarters at National Industries Park in Dubai, putting them at the epicentre of the Middle East, that is transforming its infrastructure and enabling technology and innovation for growth. The inauguration of the new facility took […]
Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports has concluded its Winter Split Competition of the 2022/23 season, with more than 1,300 students from over 50 universities participating in the competition for a grand total prize pool of 12,500 dollars. Students have taken part every week in a spirit of community and competition to determine the top teams in a […]
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE-based fintech firm, Fils, to develop a corporate carbon offsetting offering that helps corporate and institutional clients to integrate carbon offsetting directly from their Mashreq corporate accounts. Fils is a groundbreaking,
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City proudly announces the promotion of Izzat Mambetov to the position of Rooms Division Manager. In this position, Izzat will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing Front Office and Housekeeping Operations, marking a significant achievement in his career within the renowned hotel. His journey with Radisson Blu Hotel […]
Jacky’s Retail, a premier electronics retailer in the UAE that manages Samsung branded stores around the UAE, proudly announces the pre-booking for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series across all its UAE Brand Shops in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. This latest offering from Samsung features innovative technologies, setting new benchmarks in the smartphone industry.




























