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,
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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]