Logistics Events GCC UAE

New global logistics trade show to be held in Dubai in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2023 0

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

Events GCC UAE

Check out MBRHE’s World Habitat Day 2023 activities at Dubai Festival City Mall

Arnold Pinto 06/10/2023 0

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, […]

Events GCC UAE

MBRHE hosts workshop on future housing scenarios in Dubai

News Desk 1 04/10/2023 0

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

Sustainability Events GCC UAE

Women leaders call for early adoption of net zero initiatives at Century Financial event

Arnold Pinto 03/10/2023 0

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 […]

Aviation Events GCC UAE

Military Committee reviews preparations for Dubai Airshow 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023 0

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, […]

Transport Events GCC UAE

Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport off to flying start

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023 0

‘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 […]

Automotive Events

Land Rover Classic unveils new OEM collection at Goodwood Revival 

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

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, […]

Events

Emirates Park Zoo is the first zoo in the Middle East to receive AZA accreditation

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi has become the first zoo in the Middle East to achieve accreditation from the US-headquartered Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), marking a significant triumph in pursuing excellence and animal welfare. The milestone accolade positions Emirates Park Zoo as a global leader in the zoo industry, joining an elite […]

Sport Events GCC UAE

UAE Sim Racers qualify for regional finals in Amman, Jordan

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Two skilled Sim Racers have topped the regional qualifiers of the 3rd annual Toyota GAZOO Racing MENA Esports Cup to earn their spots in the tournament’s regional finals in Jordan in October. The two veteran Sim Racers, Sultan Khalifa and Salem Al Mesmari, will now travel to Amman, Jordan, on October 13, 2023, to represent […]

Education Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality holds interviews at UAE careers event

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Dubai Municipality conducted over 60 immediate interviews for applicants under its ‘Future Talents’ programme for scholarships and the ‘Pioneers initiative for qualifying freshmen graduates. The interviews were conducted during the Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined Ru’ya, one of the significant recruitment, educational, and training events for UAE citizens

Events GCC UAE

MBRU hosts three winners of MBRKA 2022 in Dubai City

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences hosted the three scientists who won the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) 2022, namely, Dr. Zhang Yongzhen, Dr. Katalin Kariko, and Dr. Drew Weissman, to honor their invaluable contributions in the field of knowledge and science. The primary objective of hosting these scientists […]

Events

Nations urged to seize climate opportunity at COP28

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has called upon global nations to leverage the significant opportunity offered by COP28 in the UAE to drive climate action, focusing on food systems transformation and promoting nature-based solutions. This was during her high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations […]

Events Business

Allianz CEO addresses the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Leaders from 34 governments, along with seven non-government bodies, including Californian governor Gavin Newsom, London mayor Sadiq Khan, the World Bank president, the Chief Executive of insurer Allianz, and the head of the UN’s Green Climate Fund, addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in NYC this week. Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte represented the UN-Convened

Sport Events GCC UAE

King of the Table 8 arm-wrestling contest returns to Dubai

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

The King of the Table arm-wrestling competition takes place in Dubai, UAE, on September 23, 2023, promising an unforgettable evening of untamed power, iron determination, and much muscle. The event returns to The Space Sports in Dubai City, guaranteeing an evening filled with raw power, unwavering determination, and an atmosphere charged with electrifying energy as […]

Education Events

Female scientists in GCC region celebrate a decade of success

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Programme, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, celebrated a decade of empowering female scientists from the GCC in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and computer science, and who have blazed trails and are changing the landscape of scientific

Business Events

EFQM Middle East Summit to be held from October 11-12, 2023

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

EFQM and Abu Dhabi Police officials have held a signing ceremony to announce the forthcoming second edition of the EFQM Middle East Summit, which will be held in Abu Dhabi under the auspices of the Abu Dhabi Police from October 11-12, 2023 The event, with the theme ‘Shaping the Future through Excellence, Agility, & Sustainable […]

Sport Events GCC UAE

Rory McIlroy set for DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

Rory McIlroy will return to Dubai for a third DP World Tour Championship title and the fifth Harry Vardon Trophy at the final Rolex Series event of the 2023 DP World Tour season. The reigning European Number One currently leads the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership with Rolex, thanks to his two Rolex Series […]

Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality wins 2 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards categories

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Dubai Municipality has won two titles in the categories of ‘Best Benefits, Wellness and Well-being Program’, as well as ‘Best Use of Blended Learning’, presented by the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards. The awards were presented to the Municipality for its transformative initiatives in training and qualifying Dubai Municipality employees, in line with the National […]

Events

GCC municipalities urged to hasten climate change action

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has said the diverse initiatives of GCC municipalities can accelerate climate action by strengthening community engagement. She addressed the 26th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers responsible for municipal affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. At the event, the UAE

Education Events

HBMSU explores AI and its applications in higher education

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) held its annual gathering in Dubai City in the presence of Dr Mansoor Alawar, HBMSU Chancellor, and members of the academic and administrative staff on the occasion of the new academic year. The gathering began by welcoming the employees who had recently joined HBMSU. Alawar (seen in the featured […]