Dubai Opera witnessed a spectacular evening of music, emotion, and drama on the opening night of Giacomo Puccini’s timeless opera, Madama Butterfly, presented by the renowned Hungarian State Opera. The much-anticipated event took place on September 12-13, 2023. Madama Butterfly is a
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MRM Health NV, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation live microbiome consortia therapeutics, has reported positive topline results from its Phase 2a clinical trial with MH002 in mild-to-moderate Ulcerative Colitis (UC). MRM Health’s MH002-UC-201 study was a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 45 UC
Half of people with hypertension globally are currently unaware of their condition The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the global devastating effects of hypertension and recommendations for winning the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not adequately
The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the addition of the Palestinian site ‘Tel Sultan-Jericho’ to the World Heritage List, making it the first Arab site to be added to UNESCO’s list in the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi […]
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 […]
Following the recent enactment of Law No. (13) of 2023 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, leading to the establishment of the ‘Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences’ along with the issuance of Decree No. […]
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 […]
iPhone users now get a more personal and intuitive experience Apple, the giant Cupertino, California-headquartered global technology company, launched iOS 17 – the latest version of its mobile operating system – on September 18, 2023. With iOS 17, millions of iPhone users across the globe can now experience several new features, even though they may […]
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
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62nd meeting of Ramsar Convention
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 […]
Emirates has extended its Business Class inflight meal preordering programme across routes to and from European cities, including Warsaw, Venice, Rome, Bologna, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Istanbul, Dublin, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Brussels and Madrid, as well as to and from Seychelles and Mauritius. The Dubai-headquartered supercarrier had initially launched the inflight meal
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 […]
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, […]
Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]
Air travel demand between the two cities is rising Low-cost carrier flydubai will launch daily flights from Dubai City to Cairo City from October 28, 2023, as demand for travel between the two cities continues to grow exponentially after the pandemic era. The new route is between Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and […]
New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]
World’s best OCR athletes to compete in Al Wathba area Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has announced that the 2023 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi for a third consecutive year, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The event, held in partnership with […]
Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]
Airport set to open later this year for domestic flights Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will become the first airline to operate at the Red Sea International Airport (RSI). This follows the signing of an agreement in Riyadh City on September 12, 2023, between Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer of The […]
World health body provides critical recommendations to nations The World Health Organization (WHO), on September 12, 2023, launched two resources designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts: Preventing suicide: a resource for media professionals (2023 update) and a policy brief on the health aspects of decriminalising suicide and suicide attempts.




























