Dubai Municipality has concluded its participation in Dubai at the 44th edition of the ‘Big 5 Global’ exhibition which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from December 4 to 7, 2023. The Municipality showcased its range of innovative construction projects and services, as well as cutting-edge
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Reiterating its commitment towards making financial literacy an essential life skill at the grassroots level; Century Financial, the region’s leading investment services provider collaborated with the University of Dubai and Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) to release ‘Financial Freedom for All’. Launched at PRME Middle East’s 10th Regional Forum, held
Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, the United Arab Emirates National Food Loss and Waste initiative, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period. As a company founded on the belief […]
Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai has announced that 100% of its Emirati scholars from the Graduate Medical Education at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) have successfully secured training opportunities for medical residency programs in Canada and the US. This notable achievement was facilitated by the
Under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and ‘Mother of the Nation’, the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Family Forum 2023 which is organized by the Family Development […]
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development, under the leadership of His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, has embarked on a strategic roadshow across key destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The purpose of this roadshow, scheduled from December 4 to December 7, was to promote and market tourism in the Emirate of Ajman, introducing
AED2.5 billion projects aim to boost Dubai’s economic growth Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved 10 projects in Dubai emirate with an estimated value of AED2.5 billion placed under the emirate’s 2024-2026 Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme. The programme conforms to the Dubai government’s strategy to boost
IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City unveiled today ‘A December To Remember,’ a merry celebration that promises to infuse the holiday season in the UAE with unparalleled enchantment and joy. This festive extravaganza invites guests of all ages to dive into a world of wonder, where captivating Christmas shows, and the culinary mastery of three-Michelin […]
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Senseable Dubai Lab with the aim of researching improved sustainable mobility patterns in the UAE to reduce the carbon footprint of major events in the country. While positively contributing to tourism and the local economy, major events have a
Mellow Café at Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan is taking the stage completely transformed into an Italian Café and Bakery. Mellow introduces its new design with the aim to bring people together around great coffee and pastries. The moment you walk inside, the vibe gets into you starting from the open coffee counter filled with […]
The United Arab Emirates is witnessing an unprecedented surge in its investment technology market, with a value surpassing $127.7 million by the end of 2022, almost sevenfold higher than in 2020. A recent report by UnaFinancial, a global fintech group, attributes this growth to the country’s enhanced investment climate, bolstered by significant company listings and
In celebration of the UAE National Day, this year, the global technology brand HONOR, has joined forces with Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) for a captivating photography contest. The competition centered around the theme of showcasing the UAE’s rich heritage. Participants were encouraged to use their lenses to capture the essence of the country’s
Food Tech Valley has signed an agreement at COP28 with ReFarmTM to start construction on a 900,000 sq. ft. game-changing “GigaFarm”. The innovative waste-to-value farm will be capable of recycling more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste and growing two billion plants each year. ReFarmTM was established in the UAE by SSK Enterprise and Christof […]
The spotlight is now on the UAE as Booth Club ME, the much-anticipated regional extension of the iconic European photobooth innovator Megabooth, announces its grand launch in the heart of the United Arab Emirates. Founded by Lee Hoppen, the visionary mind behind Megabooth, Booth Club ME aims to revolutionise events across the region with its […]
Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Cloud Platform company, released findings from new independent research revealing the key AI plays that will shape enterprises of the future. The research, titled Defining the Enterprise of the Future, uses data from 2800 IT and business decision-makers globally to draw the three-year roadmap for how enterprises will operate […]
Under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) embarks on the 22nd cycle of its annual nationwide Clean UAE campaign. The inaugural event kicked off in the Emirate of Fujairah on December 5th behind Friday Market in Masafi. The campaign was held in collaboration with […]
A tennis-themed roadshow is set to take place across Abu Dhabi in the lead-up to the highly anticipated Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2024, raising awareness around the event and providing attendees with an opportunity to compete in various activities, with winners receiving either a discount code to use when purchasing tickets, or branded tournament merchandise. […]
Javeria Aijaz, managing director of UAE-based technology services company HITEK part of the Farnek Group, joined industry experts to deliver a presentation about how HITEK’s smart facility management (FM) solutions, have contributed, through collaboration, towards Expo City Dubai’s (ECD) net zero journey. During the panel discussion which took place today (Tuesday 5
Nicolai Højgaard will return to Dubai just two months on from winning the season-ending DP World Tour Championship for the inaugural staging of the Dubai Invitational from January 11-14, 2024. The 22-year-old won his maiden Rolex Series title at the Race to Dubai finale earlier this month in stunning fashion, birdieing five of his last […]
Pure Food Technology, a UAE-based, sustainable, agricultural and food technology startup has successfully developed an innovative hydroponic, robotic, solar powered proto-type that requires 95 percent less water compared to traditional farming and delivers 100 times higher plant-based crop yield, thanks to technological breakthroughs by a team of experts. Pure Food