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Dubai Esports & Games Festival to showcase city’s unbeatable appeal

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced that the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF 2024) will be held from

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Keolis MHI – Spearheading Sustainable Partnerships with the UAE

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

As His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, extends the Year of Sustainability into 2024, it’s a significant occasion that highlights the nation’s dedication to environmental responsibility. This extension, announced on the occasion of #UAENationalEnvironmentDay, serves as a potent reaffirmation of the UAE’s commitment to

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Jeep® Brand Introduces New 2024 Wrangler in the United Arab Emirates

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

The new 2024 Jeep® Wrangler, the most off-road capable and recognized SUV in the world, is arriving to the United Arab Emirates with an unmatched combination of off-road capability, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, advanced powertrain, superior on- and off-road dynamics and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology features. Featuring the highly

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Dubai Municipality to launch Ramadan Souq

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

The ‘Ramadan Souq’ organized by Dubai Municipality, will kick off tomorrow (Saturday, February 17) and will run until March 9, 2024. This souq is a famous and ancient tradition in Dubai that celebrates the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. The event will take place at the historic Old Municipality Street in Bur Deira, […]

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Sharjah Airport Authority reveals plans to develop the Cargo Centre

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) showcased its major developments that are currently underway and planned for its Cargo Centre during the three-day Air Cargo India 2024 in Mumbai, India. The event was attended by delegates from leading international airports, airlines, air cargo companies, as well as representatives from international commercial aviation and air cargo

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UAEU National Water and Energy Center organizes the second edition of the international conference

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

The National Water and Energy Center of the United Arab Emirates University is organizing the second edition of the International Conference “Water Resources Management and Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions” from February 26 – 28 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The first conference was organized in March 2022 and gathered the attention of many […]

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Nakheel sponsors UAE Tour 2024 prestigious White Jersey

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

Nakheel, the world leading master developer, is sponsoring the UAE Tour 2024, the only UCI World Tour cycling race in the Middle East, for the sixth consecutive year. Nakheel is sponsoring the prestigious White Jersey, which will be awarded to the best young rider under the age of 25 on each stage of the Tour. […]

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Dubai International Boat Show 2024 to converge the world’s leisure yachting industry

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the largest, and most established marine and lifestyle event in the Middle East, is readying its anchor ahead of docking at the iconic Dubai Harbour district from 28 February – 3 March 2024. Celebrating its landmark 30th edition, the UAE’s most extravagant international boat show will feature more than 1,000 […]

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Kia Announces its Partnership of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM in Dubai

News Desk 1 16/02/2024

Kia Corporation proudly announces its partnership of the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM, solidifying its longstanding partnership with FIFA. The event will take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 15 to February 25, at Dubai Design District (D3). As a leading mobility solutions provider, Kia is committed to aligning with […]

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London Business School Hosts Inaugural Research Symposium in Dubai

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

London Business School (LBS) brought together leading academics from Europe and the UAE to share the latest in finance and economic thinking at its inaugural LBS Middle East Research Symposium (MERS). The conference, held yesterday (14 February) at the School’s Dubai campus, centred on ‘Research Insights for a Volatile Economic Environment’. Academic experts

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THE UAE POLO FEDERATION CUP TOURNAMENT CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THE 2024 EDITION

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

The UAE Polo Federation, the official governing body of the sport of polo in the United Arab Emirates announces the return of the 2024 UAE Polo Federation Cup tournament on February 13 – 25, 2024, with six teams partaking in the competition. The federation was established to promote and improve polo in the region, through […]

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Microsoft UAE to host exclusive ‘Build: AI Day’ event in Dubai

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

Microsoft UAE today announced that it is bringing its ‘Microsoft Build: AI Day’ tour to the UAE. The event, an AI-focused extension of Microsoft’s annual flagship developer event brand, Microsoft Build, takes place February 20, 2024 at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, uniting government officials, technologists, innovators, IT decision-makers, and business

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UAE participates in 113th Arab Economic & Social Council meeting reiterating support for joint efforts

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, led the UAE delegation at the 113th Arab Economic and Social Council meeting held at the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and attended by delegations from member states. The meeting discussed strengthening of Arab cooperation on […]

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Guinea’s Round Table of Donors in Dubai: A Testament to Global Confidence

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

The Republic of Guinea is poised to make a significant leap towards achieving its ambitious development goals with the upcoming Round Table of Donors (RTD) event, scheduled for February 15-16, 2024, at the prestigious Ritz Carlton Dubai Hotel. Organised by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, this event has already garnered an overwhelming response […]

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ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN FACILITATES GROWTH OF UAE TENNIS AND INSPIRES NEXT GENERATION

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

While the headlines at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open were dominated by the likes of Ons Jabeur, Emma Raducanu and eventual winner Elena Rybakina, a community initiative created to provide a pathway for aspiring players within the UAE to improve and enhance their skills allowed participants to compete for an array of incredible prizes, […]

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Decoding safety: Demystifying the UAE and KSA building codes for developers and architects

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

With the infrastructure of the UAE and Saudi Arabia growing at a rapid rate, so is the need for the construction industry to focus on safe, secure, and sustainable practices. Building codes are one of the primary defence mechanisms in relation to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures, addressing critical safety aspects such […]

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Emirates, Saudia, WhatsApp top MENA Best Brand Rankings

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YouGov BrandIndex lists the rankings Emirates in the UAE, Saudia (Saudi Airlines) in Saudi Arabia, and WhatsApp in Egypt have been rated as the top-ranked brands by consumers, according to YouGov’s newly released Best Brand Rankings 2024. Emirates cruises in the UAE with an Index score of 60.7, Saudia takes off in Saudi Arabia with […]

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ZAYED AWARD FOR HUMAN FRATERNITY AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI SIGN MOU

News Desk 1 14/02/2024

Secretary GeneralHis ExcellencyJudge Mohamed Abdelsalam and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen mutual cooperation and establish joint projects and activities to promote the values of human fraternity. The MoU marks the launch of the joint program ‘Sounds of Human Fraternity’,

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ALBA ARRIVING SOON TO DUBAI’S OPERA PLAZA

News Desk 1 14/02/2024

ALBA, an exquisite Pan-Asian restaurant with a European flair by MetaFoodies Hospitality Group, is set to make its grand debut at Dubai Opera Plaza this March. The trendsetting venue skilfully blends the comfort of street food with a gastronomic European touch, harkening back to the historical encounter of East meeting West in the 19th century. […]

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduces Focal One High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

News Desk 1 14/02/2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, has introduced High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in Abu Dhabi, adding to its wide range of advanced treatment options available for prostate cancer. The Focal One HIFU therapy is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure that offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to care. Focal One HIFU therapy utilizes