Sport GCC UAE

BLAST Premier World Final 2023 returns to Abu Dhabi this Decembe

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

BLAST, a leading global esports entertainment company, has announced its flagship event, the BLAST Premier World Final 2023, will return to Abu Dhabi in December 2023 with tickets now on sale. BLAST continues its partnership with ADGaming, a pioneering gaming and esports initiative under

Tech GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality unveils digital platform that empowers its senior leaders

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dubai Municipality has launched an innovative ‘Services 360’ policy digital platform, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide its senior leaders and executives with real-time insights into customer requests and communications. This innovative platform empowers executives to oversee the progress of specialised tasks, ensure

Markets GCC UAE

UAE and China’s Hainan Province sign multiple trade deals

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

 The signing of four major private-sector agreements will boost the rapidly expanding trade and investment ties between the UAE and the Chinese province of Hainan. A signing ceremony took place during the Hainan Promotion Conference in Dubai. It was attended by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and […]

Dining Out GCC Lifestyle UAE

Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi to host a special evening

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi will host a dining experience set to take place at the Rose Lounge Bar and Pool Terrace on September 30, 2023, for the hotel’s Street Food and Sips Market activation. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavours of street food, exquisitely paired with the finest […]

Sport GCC UAE

UAE’s Rashed Al Qemzi wins at 2023 Grand Prix of Portugal

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi has secured his fourth UIM F2 World Championship title with a perfect tactical drive, as Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko recorded victory at the 2023 Grand Prix of Portugal. A second-place finish in the penultimate round of the 2023 championship following his Grand Prix victories in Lithuania and Italy was enough […]

Entertainment GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dubai Opera presents The Phantom of the Opera in 2024

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Following the record-breaking success and sellout performances during its 2019 UAE debut, Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group present a fresh production of The Phantom of the Opera at Dubai Opera from February 22 to March 10, 2024. This reimagined version of The Phantom of the Opera will pay homage to its legacy while delivering […]

Finance GCC UAE

Al Ansari Financial Services wins 2 awards in Dubai

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Al Ansari Financial Services, one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE and the parent of Al Ansari Exchange, recently bagged two awards at the MEA Finance Leaders in Payments Awards 2023 held at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dubai, UAE. Al Ansari Financial Services was honoured with the title ‘Best User Experience […]

Markets GCC UAE

UAE delegation visits Hong Kong Science Park

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) welcomed an official UAE delegation led by the Minister of Economy, marking a milestone in the Middle East and Hong Kong relations and further deepening the collaboration between the Hong Kong innovation and technology ecosystem with the Middle East. Al Marri was in Hong Kong to attend […]

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

2 top pastry chefs to host collaboration at BRIX in Dubai

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

For this month’s three-day event, a memorable and sweet culinary collaboration will unite two of the region’s most renowned pastry chefs at Dubai’s only dessert restaurant, BRIX in Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. BRIX’s globally celebrated Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez – who won the LaListe Award for excellence in pastry artistry in Paris this month, and award-winning

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

IDP Education’s Study Abroad Expo in UAE this September

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

IDP Education, a world leader in international education services, is set to launch the ‘IDP UAE Study Abroad Expo’ in the UAE. The Expo will provide students and their parents with all the information required to apply to study at a university in six destination countries. The Expo will be held at the InterContinental Abu […]

Sport GCC UAE

General Authority of Sports discusses new sports law in UAE

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

The General Authority of Sports (GAS) in the UAE convened a media briefing to discuss Federal Law No. 4 of 2023 concerning sports. This law is unprecedented in the UAE’s sports sector due to its comprehensive new articles and provisions, which will contribute significantly to achieving the desired development in all aspects of sports work; […]

Markets GCC UAE

UAE supports GCC efforts to accelerate trade, industrial & investment integration & promote non-oil sector growth

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE delegation participating in the 65th GCC Trade Cooperation Committee meeting, the 51st GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting, and the sixth meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardization. The UAE delegation that attended these meetings in Salalah, Oman, included Abdullah

Arts & Culture GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dynamic sister duo boost artistic talent in the UAE’s creative sector with boutique art consultancy

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Dynamic sister duo Anastasiaaa Kopijevski and Natalia Kopijevskaja empower artistic talent in the UAE through their extensive knowledge of the international art market, unique curatorial advice and global network of connections. Having unique backgrounds that dabble with diverse industries, both sisters are seasoned art consultants who developed their Dubai-based art

NEWS DESK GCC Markets UAE

Mariam Almheiri heads UAE delegation at G77+China Summit in Cuba

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, headed the UAE delegation to the G77+China Summit, held in Cuba, where she met Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and ministers and senior officials worldwide. Almheiri affirmed that COP28, being hosted by the UAE, is an opportunity to turn the world’s collective focus to conclude […]

NEWS DESK GCC Lifestyle Sustainability UAE

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62nd meeting of Ramsar Convention

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment led the UAE delegation at the 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee of Ramsar Convention, held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) headquarters in Gland, Switzerland The meeting was held under the presidency of the People’s Republic of China marking the conclusion of the UAE’s […]

Video GCC UAE

An interview with Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of MBRSC, Dubai

News Desk 1 17/09/2023 0

In this video interview, Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), home of the UAE space programme, discusses the UAE’s ambitions to participate in its own as well as international space exploration missions, including human space flights. Al Marri was talking as UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai RTA Customers Council meets on the Right-Of-Way Permits system

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Users will be informed about the system’s methodology The Customers Council of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently hosted a meeting at the Dubai RTA headquarters in Dubai City to discuss improving the various services rendered to holders of Right-Of-Way permits in Dubai emirate in the UAE. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Dubai RTA Board […]

Entertainment Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi is on November 11, 2023

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Shuttle bus service will be available from Dubai and Sharjah Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2023, a unique celebration of K-pop, will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi City on November 11, 2023, featuring some of the biggest K-pop names: Enhypen, Sunmi, Epik High, DPR Ian, XG, Cherry Bullet, and Peakboy. In partnership with […]

Arts & Culture Events GCC Lifestyle UAE

Art be a Part to host Dubai fundraiser on September 29, 2023

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Gala dinner and art auction aims to fund global NGO activities Art be a Part, the Dubai-based artists’ collective, will organise a combined art auction and gala dinner fundraiser event on September 29, 2023, in Dubai City to raise funds for Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and UNICEF India, […]

Tech Business GCC UAE

Haltia.AI chooses to set up base in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2023 0

AI startup eyes Series A funding from UAE and Silicon Valley investors Haltia.AI – a Dubai-based AI startup that aims to transform industries and improve people’s quality of life with advanced AI solutions – has launched its commercial operations after 90 days of meticulous planning and stealth operations to transition onto the global VC stage. […]