Italy and the United Arab Emirates have reached a significant milestone in their partnership, recording significant progress across political, economic, investment, trade, tourism and strategic cooperation sectors. Speaking on the occasion of Italian National Day, the Italian Ambassador to the
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The opening day of five-star competition at the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ and The Emirates Jumping Cup delivered top-level sport under the lights at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, culminating in a fiercely contested CSIO5* Longines Grand Prix Qualifier. The competition week, however, got underway on Wednesday evening with CSI2* action, as 57 riders lined up […]
The University of Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Laura Mazza, marking a significant step forward in strengthening international academic cooperation and fostering cross-cultural engagement between the United Arab Emirates and Italy. The MoU signing ceremony reflects the University of Dubai’s commitment to expanding its global academic
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will participate in Gulfood 2026, January 26–30, the 31st edition of the world’s largest food and beverage trade show. Spanning two venues this year, the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, the event mirrors the expanding scale and evolution
Italy will once again take centre stage at AEEDC 2026, the world’s largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition, taking place from 19 – 21 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together 52 exhibiting companies, the Italian Pavilion will present the breadth of Italy’s dental manufacturing and innovation ecosystem – from advanced
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is set to highlight Italy’s growing influence in the UAE’s construction and design sectors. This will be showcased through a strong national presence at Big 5 Global 2025 and Marble & Stone World 2025, held from November 24 to 27, 2025, at the
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today announced it will supply next-generation infrastructure for ROM1, Digital Realty’s first data center in Italy with a planned capacity above 3 MW. The agreement extends the comprehensive suite of Vertiv solutions and existing technology implementations with Digital Realty across European
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is leading Italy’s largest-ever delegation to Expand North Star 2025, the world’s biggest startup event organised by GITEX GLOBAL. From 12–15 October at Dubai Harbour, the Italian Pavilion will host 30 startups and scale-ups – a 25% increase from 2024 – underscoring the country’s thriving innovation ecosystem and its commitment […]
The UAE has issued fresh advisories urging its citizens abroad to exercise caution in Spain, Italy, and Vietnam due to ongoing protests and severe weather conditions. In Madrid and Rome, the UAE embassies called on Emirati nationals to stay vigilant and avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place. The missions underscored the importance of following […]
The Strand, a laid-back Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located on Palm Jumeirah’s marina, is bringing a taste of Italy to the start of every week with its new ‘Italian Mondays’ dining experience. With panoramic waterfront views with a relaxed vibe, and a menu full of handcrafted goodness, The Strand is the perfect place to ease into the
Amid global sector recovery International visitor spending in Italy is expected to reach a record €60.4 billion in 2025, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), highlighting a substantial recovery for the country’s tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest WTTC Economic Impact Research projects that the overall travel […]
By the year 2030 Google has signed a global commercial partnership with Italy-based Energy Dome to deploy its long-duration CO₂ battery technology, aiming to accelerate efforts to power its operations entirely with carbon-free energy by 2030. The agreement marks Google’s first commercial deal involving long-duration energy storage. It also includes a strategic investment
Timeless Murano glass elegance Piumati Murano Glass Lighting has launched the Loredan chandelier collection, a stunning series of Murano glass chandeliers that elevate the concept of luxury lighting. Available in three distinct designs—round, Oval, and linear—this new collection merges the timeless tradition of Venetian glassmaking with contemporary elegance, offering
Italy will take centre stage at AEEDC 2025, the world’s largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition, held from February 4–6, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Dental Industries Association (UNIDI), the
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Contec AQS and its two owned subsidiaries Exenet and PMPI. The planned acquisition is aligned with Bureau Veritas’ LEAP | 28 strategy to expand its leadership in the Buildings and Infrastructure market. Bureau Veritas contributes […]
Deal signed with Leonardo Leonardo has contracted with the Italian Coast Guard to supply an ATR42-600 Maritime Patrol (MP) aircraft. The new addition is part of the Coast Guard’s broader strategy to renew and enhance its aircraft capabilities, complementing its existing fleet that includes ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 models. The ATR42 MP, based on […]
Italy is set to showcase its expertise and innovation in the energy sector at ADIPEC 2024, the world’s most influential oil and gas exhibition, held in Abu Dhabi from November 4-7, 2024. The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will organize the official participation of 28 Italian companies in the 2024 edition, reinforcing Italy’s pivotal role in […]
50+ nations rely on firm’s mission-critical solutions Italy’s Leonardo has reinforced its commitment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by signing a contract to modernise the country’s armed forces’ communications network. According to a Leonardo statement, the initiative marks a pivotal enhancement in cybersecurity, essential for the nation’s strategic
126 units sold globally The Italian Air Force officially unveiled the M-346 jet trainer as the future aircraft for the Frecce Tricolori (Italy’s national aerobatic team) during a ceremony on September 12, 2024, in Istrana, Treviso. The event coincided with the Frecce Tricolori’s return from their American tour and showcased the M-346 adorned with the […]
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi regained the lead in the 2024 UIM F2 World Championship today with a commanding victory in the Grand Prix of Italy. The four-time F2 world champion led from start to finish to secure his second Grand Prix success of the season ahead of team-mate Mansoor Al Mansoori in a […]





























