Malaysia Pavilion’s Gold Award win at the BIE Day Awards Ceremony in Expo 2020 Dubai marks the country’s first gold victory since it first participated in a world expo in 1970. The Award won was for Theme Interpretation for the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Participant Awards involving about 200 countries and organisations, hosted by the […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today said that Expo 2020 Dubai offers the opportunity of “a new beginning” for the UAE and the world. In an audio message delivered at the closing ceremony of the mega global event, […]

Emirates is introducing 25 mobile Check-in Ports at Dubai International airport Terminal 3 as part of its commitment to continuously innovate at every customer touchpoint and improve the journey experience. These portable units will be deployed throughout the check-in halls at Dubai Airport Terminal. Agents at the Check-in Ports, which were developed in the UAE, […]

With Expo 2020 Dubai drawing to a close, the Luxembourg Pavilion is honoured to reflect on its accomplishments throughout the landmark global event. Reflecting the theme of “Resourceful Luxembourg”, in a Mobius shaped structure, the pavilion has made its mark as one of the most immersive, thrilling and much-loved pavilions. Showcasing the small but mighty, […]

Scotland is open to delivering global, collaborative economic opportunities and will provide solutions to the biggest challenges of our time – that was the message delivered as the country’s Expo2020 Dubai activity came to a close. Over the past six months, Scotland has hosted numerous events within the UK Pavilion, featuring leading Scottish companies, renowned […]

With the upcoming weekend marking the official start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will once again be offering its signature Ramadan services onboard and on the ground for its fasting passengers, helping them travel better and catering to their special needs during this important time. Onboard from 2 April, customers breaking their fast […]

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Supporting change and providing equal opportunities in the workplace, Nissan, the Official Automotive Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, participated in an exclusive session last week, titled Driving Change: Women in the Automotive Industry. Highlighting Nissan’s ambition to remove the barriers to women’s advancement in the workplace, the session served as an inspiration talk for current […]

Proceeding from its social responsibility and in order to enhance the values ​​of giving and giving among the community, and in response to the “Billion Meals” initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide food support of up […]

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), an affiliate of UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA), has explored the pivotal role of traditional crafts in nurturing cultural assets and social identities and contributing to the world’s collective heritage in the form of adorned textile and other craft forms, at a panel discussion co-hosted with French luxury Maison, Cartier, […]

A grand Ramadan celebration awaits you and your loved ones on board the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2. Immerse in the true spirit of the Holy Month with IFTAR Al MALIKA and spend memorable moments with your family and friends. Experience a delightful fare of Arabic and International delicacies, live cooking stations, refreshing Ramadan juices and […]

In celebration of the UAE’s 50th year anniversary, the Lamborghini Urus has officially joined the internationally acclaimed Dubai Police fleet. Dressed in full livery complete with police lights, the world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle will be used to patrol Dubai’s roads with the safety and security of the city’s residents in mind. Powered by […]

UAE residents are making the most of their leisure before the arrival of the summer season by choosing to spend as much time as possible outside. Boasting a number of events, attractions and activations for residents to take advantage of just ahead of the onset of warmer temperatures, Dubai’s range of outdoor destinations are perfect […]

In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, to proceed with the partnership agreement between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise Inc. to operate Cruise autonomous vehicles to offer taxi and e-Hail ride services, His […]

Earlier today, representatives from Dubai Cares and Italy’s Emilia-Romagna Region presented the AIDITALY Sanitary Platform, a virtual humanitarian platform that will offer healthcare training, products and innovative solutions to help developing countries across the world. Today’s event,AIDITALY SANITARY PLATFORM: From a humanitarian catalogue to a humanitarian platform through the setting up of a new sanitary […]

In response to global calls to action on the most pressing education challenges, and following an extensive and inclusive consultative journey, Dubai Cares, a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications,today launched a comprehensive and action-oriented guiding framework for a future-focused and human-centric education ecosystem that is set to […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has been recognised at this year’s Aviation Achievement Awards in two categories. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai was named CEO of the Year and the carrier was awarded Low-Cost Airline of the Year. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, collected the awards on behalf of the airline […]

Earning a commendable reputation for being the leading developers of sustainable communities in the UAE, Diamond Developers in partnership with the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), announced the launch of ‘The Sustainable City – Yiti’ in Muscat, today. With an investment value of nearly one billion US dollars,the city is the first project in […]

adidas has taken sport to a new level by constructing a glow-in-the-dark basketball court on Dubai’s Next Level – The View at The Palm to launch the brand’s most recent film. The film celebrates the latest chapter of adidas’ long standing brand attitude –Impossible Is Nothing – which at its heart spotlights and shares stories […]

During the last days of Expo 2020 Dubai, visitors can experience the abundance of water from South America. At the Brazil Pavilion, Itaipu Binacional, an energy company that belongs equally to Brazil and Paraguay, highlights the interconnections between water, biodiversity, climate, and energy. Based on immersive technologies, Itaipu presents the richness of Brazil’s ecosystems and raises awareness about the environment during […]

This April visitors can enjoy Ramadan, Easter, and Spring Break activities at Dubai’s ultimate family outdoor destination. From painting the Ramadan mural to ziplining through the Ghaf forest beneath a blanket of stars, guests of all ages will make special memories, while the little ones also enjoy the park’s free arts and crafts station. Over […]

The Emirates Aviation University has held its 5th annual Water Rocket Competition, in collaboration with Boeing. With the EAU Campus as the backdrop, close to 100  students across 12 UAE schools came together to construct a simple water rocket at the university’s special workshop. The students, working in groups of four, were tasked to design and […]

María Juliana Ruíz Sandoval, The First Lady of Colombia, and the Colombian Vice President and Minster of Foreign AffairsMarta Lucía Ramírez Blanco, participated as panelists in the World Government Summit on March 28, 2022, at the Dubai Exhibition Center of EXPO 2020. The First Lady of Colombia addressed the gathering with a speech about the […]

The Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai recently hosted a fashion show that proved how distinct cultures can meet and create astounding outcomes. The programme called Austria-Rwanda Fashion Connect Project was the result of a two-year collaboration between Austrian and Rwandan designers and culminated in a much-awaited fashion show at Expo 2020.  Expo 2020 and […]

An innovative application, co-innovated by SAP for People of Determination, has embedded accessibility into the very fabric of Expo 2020 Dubai. The application, PODway, enabled an exceptional visitor experience for People of Determination at the first major global event to be staged since the pandemic. SAP, the Official Innovative Enterprise Software Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, […]

Dubai Autodrome, the UAE’s first premier motorsport and entertainment venue in the Middle East, announced that the 2021-2022 motorsport season recorded a contribution of AED 17.9 million to the UAE’s tourism and economy sectors. Dubai Autodrome hosted several regional and global championships during the season, spanning six months from October 1, 2021 toMarch 13, 2022. […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expanded its partnership with Mastercard to leverage Mastercard’s data and intelligence services to drive economic growth in the Emirate. The strategic partnership aims to spur the use of digital payments, enable Dubai’s shift towards a digital economy and further support small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the market. […]

Performed in the region for the very first time, Global Village’s stunt show is keeping spectators on the edge of their seats with Harbour Force, a brand new production for this season with jaw-dropping water stunts. Enjoyed by guests since the start of the season at the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination […]

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, has confirmed launch dates for the 42 countries and 11 new territories set to launch this summer. The streaming service will launch in the UAE and across 15 other MENA markets* on June 8th. Pricing in the UAE has also been announced at AED 29.99 per […]

Since October last year, the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has hosted 170 events with more than 500 leaders, highlighting women’s contribution to society, addressing changes ahead, and inspiring visitors to become changemakers. These findings were outlined today by Hind Alowais, Vice President of International Participants Department at Expo 2020 Dubai, during a session […]

The DIFC Art Nights were held on 24th and 25th March at Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai. DIFC Art Night is an event conducted with the collaboration of the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Government. The art night features unique arts, culture, and entertainment presented by artists worldwide residing in Dubai. The idea of […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the official culture supporter of Expo 2020 Dubai, and talabat, the official food delivery partner for the global event, have officially wrapped up their collaboration, which saw six local young artists showcase their creativity with their unique helmet designs at Expo 2020 Dubai. Displayed at the ‘talabat Kitchen’ […]

Dubai accounts for 57% of scaleup funding in the Middle East and North Africa, while the emirate is home to 39% of the region’s scaleups, according to a new report developed by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy in cooperation with Mind the Bridge and Crunchbase. The report, titled UAE Venture Outlook, examined key trends reshaping […]

The Austrian National Tourist Office hosted a press conference at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai joined by guests from the Salzburger Land Tourist Board and Wagrain Tourist Board on 28th of March. The press briefing highlighted the sustainability message that Austria has brought to Expo 2020 Dubai, showcased opportunities of sustainable travel in […]

Israel’s participation at EXPO2020 Dubai was a historical event, this was the first EXPO to be held in the Middle East, and the first time that Israel had participated at a major international event held in an Arab country. The UAE had extended the invitation to the State of Israel to participate in the mega […]

In 1992, Emirates made the bold decision to install TV screens in all seats across all cabin classes throughout its fleet, a revolutionary move that shaped traveller expectations and the inflight entertainment industry in the decades to come. Take a trip down the memory lane and watch Emirates’ ad when the airline introduced personal in-seat video systems […]

Platinum-selling, British pop-star Anne-Marie treated thousands of Global Village guests to a spectacular live performance on March 27. The former three-time world Karate champion is now a chart-topping vocalist with no less than five UK Top 10s to her name. Anne-Marie’s unique, striking voice and authenticity resonates with fans across the globe. The concert was […]

Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has completed the transition of its existing payments business into a new, wholly owned subsidiary, IDFAA Payment Services LLC, with a brand name NEOPAY, powered by Mashreq. NEOPAY, powered by Mashreq Bank, will leverage the latest technology and innovation, including card processing and merchant […]

ONLYwebinars.com is hosting a leadership series webinar on 30 March at 5 pm UAE Time. According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of ONLYwebinars.com, “We are living on shifting sands. Leaders need to be nimble and adapt to the changing environment. The success of an organisation will largely depend on the leadership traits of C-Suite executives in […]

The incentives and facilities offered by the Taqdeer Award, held every two years under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, supports excellence and leadership in the labour sector and aims to motivate labour-intensive companies to positively compete and […]

Expo 2020 Dubai began its final week amidst expectations of record visits, due to the World Government Summit and the spring break holiday. This week, Expo 2020 Dubai witnessed useful discussions and creative initiatives to promote international cooperation in preserving water resources and protecting their sustainability, in line with population growth. In this report, titled, […]

Maher Nasser, the UN’s Director of Outreach, urged the academia and industry to work together to address the big deficit in sustainability the world is experiencing today. Nasser was a keynote speaker at the PRME – the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management EducationMENA event hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) this week, to show how […]

Emirates will re-introduce pre-pandemic flight frequencies to its destinations in India from 1 April 2022. The airline will be operating 170 weekly flights to nine cities in the country. The move comes on the back of the decision by the Indian government to restore international flights to and from the country in line with established […]

Nissan, the Official Automotive Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai,has hosted the second edition of its three-part Nissan Leadership Series at the Dubai Exhibition Centre last week. Titled “A Momentous Year for Electrification”, the session brought together a select group of experts from relevant fields with the aim to advance dialogue amongst public and private sector […]

Global technology company SAP, in collaboration with the SAP Business Women’s Network Chapters from the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan celebrated International Women’s Day this month with an exclusive event in the SAP House at Expo 2020 Dubai. Sergio Maccota, SVP ME South, SAP hosted a panel discussion with Sarah Mohamed Ahmed Al Bakeri, […]

Yesterday, just days before the iconic global Earth Hour switch-off, Emirates Nature-WWF announced a more ambitious direction for the upcoming Earth Hour and future Earth Hours’ to come at a special VIP Event held at UAE Pavilion at EXPO 2020. The new direction calls upon key government and corporate entities to ‘Go Beyond the Hour’. […]

If you haven’t been to the Happiness Street Fest at Global Village yet, it’s not too late. Unique performances from across the world will continue to wow thousands of guests until Sunday March 27 at the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. Twentydaily live performances from five continents […]

Jetex and Four Seasons Dubai have unveiled “Suhoor in The Sky,” with a curated menu served above the clouds onboard a private jet. Building upon the tremendous success of Iftar in the Sky last year, this year’s experience is a re-imagination of Suhoor, which features even more unique elements, blending time-honoured traditions with modernity. The Suhoor is […]

Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan this year in the Arabian desert with a tailor-made luxurious private Iftar or Suhooramongst the sweeping dunes of Nara’s luxury retreat. Gather family and friends to escape the city and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature while enjoying a unique selection of Arabic pursuits from the Nara team’s […]

The Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai received one million visitors from the day it opened its doors on October 1, 2021 to the third weekend of Expo’s final month. The one-millionth visitor was a member of an Emirati family and was on an exploratory trip around Expo. After his tour inside the Austrian pavilion, […]

Strange experiences await Global Village guests at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® this season and if you haven’t visited yet, there’s still time now that Global Village has announced its season extension. Over and above the many new exhibits, this season saw the introduction of an immersive, multisensory 4D Moving Theatre that features built-in motion […]

AG PCS Switchgear, part of Al Ghurair Investment, one of the leading diversified UAE family businesses, has won the Dubai Quality Appreciation Award (DQAA) under the Manufacturing sector, at the 28th Business Excellence Awards by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Held annually, the ceremony recognises businesses who demonstrate a resolute commitment in […]

The Malaysia Pavilion remains popular amongst visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai as many call it one of the top pavilions they’ve visited. With the theme “Energising Sustainability,” the pavilion marked its one millionth visitor during the second week of March. In addition, it was also named one of the top three Best Sustainable Designs at […]

The Republic of Haiti celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 on Wednesday with a flag raising ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza and a unique cultural performance that featured the reading of a poem focused on love and humanity. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence,and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 […]

Scotland’s ambitions to become a leading Hydrogen nation have been showcased today at Expo 2020 Dubai. In Scotland’s first Race to Net Zero Day event at the UK Pavilion, a series of sessions and engagements were held featuring industry-leading Scottish companies in Hydrogen who expressed a commitment to international collaboration, including opportunities with the United […]

As the curtain descends on the Expo 2020 Dubai with the end of this month, the West African nation Republic of Guinea is witnessing a huge flock of visitors seeking a glimpse of sculpture Nimba and sit on the “Throne of Prosperity” for good luck displayed at its pavilion in the Sustainability District. The original […]

Horse racing lovers and fans are gearing up for the start of the 26th Dubai World Cup, to be held in the Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. During the draw, which took place on Tuesday at the Dubai Opera, the cup, which will offer prize money totalling US$30.5 million, was officially launched. In the following report, […]

The activities of the first edition of the Dubai International Real Estate Conference, organised by Dubai Land Department (DLD) from 22 – 24 March at The H Dubai Hotel, kicked-off yesterday, shedding light on Dubai’s real estate market — the most prominent real estate sector in the region —and the growing future position of this […]

Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and TerraPay, a global payments infrastructure company, facilitating digital transactions without borders, have successfully executed the first live African mobile wallet-based transaction in the UAE using Network’s N-GeniusTM POS terminal. The transaction, which took place at the Alkebulan African […]

Drones illuminated Dubai’s sky yesterday with one of the greatest light shows in the Middle East to reveal OMNIYAT’s latest ultra-luxury real estate project, the soon to be developed AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection Dubai. Boasting 17 hanging palaces with a uniquely innovative architectural character, the project is set to re-shape the real estate […]