The Government of the Republic of Guinea, through the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, has announced a Round Table of Donors (RTD) event. Scheduled for February 15 and 16, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this event is a pivotal part of the Interim Reference Program
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Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, concluded a successful partnership event with the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards 2023. The award ceremony, held at the Atlantis The Palm, was organised in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and presented awards based on over 70 million votes cast by the public for their favourite global soccer stars, setting […]
PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real estate developer in the UAE, contributed AED 5 million to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first hand-carved temple being built in Abu Dhabi, to enhance its facilities and services offered to devotees. This reflects Sobha Realty’s unwavering commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility […]
Pranaya Pagarani Bahirwani, a passionate 17-year-old student in Dubai, officially launches MAYA, a unique philanthropic initiative aimed at cultivating empathy and nurturing inclusivity among the youth in the UAE. MAYA stands out for its unique approach by onboarding students to collaboratively work towards common goals, leveraging their individual skills and interests.
The British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi (BCCAD) has appointed Jonathan Bird, BAE Systems’ UAE Country Director, to lead its specialist defence sector cluster. He will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships and building collaboration between the UAE and UK defence industries. As a longstanding defence professional with 25 years’ industry experience, Jonathan leads
Aspiring healthcare professionals at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) attended the MBRU Career Day. The event aims to empower undergraduate students and interns to confidently navigate the complex landscape of healthcare careers and academic pathways in the UAE and beyond. This year, the Career Day welcomed undergraduate students and
Dubai Municipality announced the outstanding success of its second edition of Souq Al Freej, a unique initiative aimed at supporting small and domestic entrepreneurs in promoting their products. The event witnessed a notable turnout of over 157,000 visitors, marking a remarkable 50 per cent increase from the first season’s 95,000 visitors. The festivities of Souq […]
Experts from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, will lead the charge by sharing key learnings and interventions toward excellence in healthcare at the Arab Health Exhibition and Conference 2024, scheduled from January 29 – February 1, 2024, in Dubai. The four-day exhibition, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade […]
The start of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is just around the corner and three additional wild cards have now been announced, with Saudi Arabia’s Yara Alhogbani and Japan’s Ena Koike entering the qualifiers, while Philippines’ Alexandra Eala will participate in the main draw at the second instalment of the tournament. This year’s competition takes […]
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) recently awarded Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) with a certification in Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply. All procurement and supply management staff at ADAA completed training in ethical procurement and supply management and passed a test in fraud, corruption, bribery and environmental concerns.
MERED, a prominent international real estate developer, has officially announced its strategic collaboration with the globally renowned Pininfarina, an illustrious name in architectural design. This partnership will shape the future of Dubai’s skyline with the development of MERED’s flagship project “ICONIC Tower,” a symbol of ultra-luxury living in the
World of Coffee Dubai 2024, organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre, in collaboration with Specialty Coffee Association, has successfully concluded with a remarkable turnout and overwhelming participation of more than 13,000 specialized visitors from enthusiasts and industry professionals worldwide
Flights operate four times a week Dubai-based carrier Flydubai marked a significant milestone on January 17, 2024, with the commencement of its regular passenger flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Mombasa, Kenya. The launch of the four-times-weekly service from Dubai emirate to Mombasa underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Africa,
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 training committee in the UAE, organized by the International Climbing and
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





























