Rally includes 60% of all-new sections across the vast country In its fifth edition in Saudi Arabia, the Dakar Rally (January 5-19, 2024) is set to test the limits of man and machine like never before. The 46th edition of the competition, organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), starts
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Green Zone is only open to the public from December 3-12, 2023 Complimentary Green Zone day passes to visit the COP28 site at Expo City Dubai from December 3-12, 2023, are now available at http://cop28.com/tickets. The Green Zone is open to anyone interested in climate action, public and private sector businesses, NGOs, and Blue Zone […]
The competition features a total prize fund of €35,000 The jury of the prestigious 22nd ASCER Tile of Spain Awards (2023 edition) has announced the winners of the well-established competition’s architecture and interior design categories. The distinguished jury – headed by the renowned architect Carme Pinós, and with the architect Jesús Olivares (COR Asociados Architects),
Gulf emirate clinches the world’s first and largest angel investment event The UAE has firmly established itself on the global startup map, with the UAE government’s Entrepreneurial Nation initiative seeking to develop 8,000+ startups and SMEs in the Gulf nation by 2030 and setting up 20 startups valued at more than $1 billion by 2031. […]
CES takes place from January 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has awarded Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology, with CES 2024 Innovation Award honours for multiple product categories. These awards mean that CTA has recognised Samsung’s commitment to developing products and services that reimagine the future.
Winter Market continues until December 31 The Christmas and Winter Market will open its doors at the Munich Airport Center (MAC) Forum, on November 17, 2023. Passengers travelling through Munich Airport can enjoy the festively decorated market and get into the Christmas spirit every day from 11am to 9pm until December 31, 2023. The market […]
Digital offerings ride on AI, metaverse, and big data platforms The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) is showcasing its digital services at GITEX Global (October 16-20, 2023) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. MBRHE’s digital offerings deploy AI, metaverse and big data analytics, to enhance user experience and redefine customer interaction. Talal
GITEX brand now spans the Middle East, Africa and Europe Kaoun International, the overseas arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), owner and operator of GITEX Global, self-styled as the largest tech and startup event in the world, is taking the Dubai-based in-person trade show brand to Europe, following its international debut in Africa in […]
Global cyber protection provider has daily in-stand sessions Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has four of its cyber protection experts speaking at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. The four Acronis representatives will speak at […]
US company makes Action Trackchair range of all-terrain wheelchairs Action Manufacturing, the Minnesota, US-based producer of all-terrain powered wheelchairs, exhibited the Axis, its latest Action Trackchair model, at AccessAbilities Expo 2023, the B2B/B2C event for people with disabilities, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 9-11, 2023. Action Manufacturing’s
Neeraj Gupta addresses fintech sector in the UAE Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Dubai-based Policybazaar UAE, is a featured speaker at GITEX Global – the world’s most prominent tech and startup event – at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. On October 17, Gupta speaks on the future of finance and technology’s impact on […]
The 2024 edition will be held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai City Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will host the ninth edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) from January 15-18, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai […]
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the centenary celebrations Three countries – Morocco, Portugal and Spain – will host the FIFA World Cup 2030 in what will also be the centenary year of the FIFA World Cup. The three countries’ collaboration follows extensive consultation with all FIFA-affiliated confederations. Given the importance of marking the
The new showcase will run alongside Automechanika Dubai 2024 Messe Frankfurt Middle East will organise a new global logistics trade show from December 10-12, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to capitalise on the UAE’s strategic geographic location as a prime global trade and commerce facilitator. The three-day platform will highlight supply chain, […]
3-day event is open to the general public The Dubai-based Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) is hosting events to celebrate World Habitat Day 2023 and engage with its service beneficiaries and UAE residents. The MBRHE events are open to the general public at Dubai Festival City Mall during regular business hours from October 6-8, […]
Event features a global expert in innovation and future foresight Dubai-based Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) organised a workshop highlighting future housing scenarios in Dubai emirate. The one-day workshop, titled ‘Foresight and Shaping the Future of Housing’, featured Samer Al Shidiak, a global expert and speaker in innovation and future foresight, as
Financial services provider hosts all-women leaders roundtable on sustainability push UAE-based women leaders have called for a broad consensus to hasten the transition to a net zero future, especially as the UAE is poised to host COP28 within the next two months. The call was put out by eminent panellists participating in the First All-Women […]
Global aerospace sector meets in Dubai (November 13-17, 2023) The UAE Military Committee tasked with organising and managing certain aspects of the Dubai Airshow 2023 has met to plan operations for the airshow from November 13-17, 2023, at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. UAE Major General Staff Dr Mubarak bin Ghafan Al Jabri, […]
‘Jetman’ stirs up excitement among onlookers in Dubai City Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) had Dubai City residents staring in amazement at the sight of a man strapped into a jetpack either soaring through the desert city’s skies, taking a ride in an autonomous test bus, walking through a Dubai Metro station and finally […]
Land Rover Classic introduced a curated new collection of original OEM quality parts and accessories for the Classic Defender at this year’s Goodwood Revival. Classic Defender is the original adventure vehicle, and its legacy from 1948, includes over 70 years of global expedition history. Land Rover Classic is the official heritage division of the company, […]