The Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit (DATIS), a new platform to help UAE move forward towards achieving its vision to become one of the world’s best and most-friendly countries for People with Disabilities, especially in the field of tourism and travel, will kick off on November 5. The Summit’s first edition will be held under […]

The third installment of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge Build-Up Ride is taking place on Friday, November 1 at Al Qudra Cycle Track. The 85km route is carefully designed for all participants training for the ultimate final 100km challenge as well as those looking for a new challenge. As always, cyclists and friends and family will experience a fun-filled and energetic […]

Businesses in Dubai are confident of closing the year on improved revenues and a stronger footing with economic growth expected to gain momentum during the months ahead. The quarterly business survey of Dubai Economy showed that the Composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) of local businesses increased 14.9 points and reached 129.8 points in the third […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting a spooktacular BOLLYWEEN celebration this Halloween, with haunted ghouls, ghosts and other horrifying creatures, inspired by classic Bollywood horror movies. Walk with zombies and scary monsters as you discover […]

It’s time to get outdoorsy and make the most of the fresh autumn weather. Kite Beach, Dubai’s favorite community beach is offering a range of exciting and fun activities to make the most of your day at the beach, no matter what floats your boat. Enjoy adrenaline-pumping water-sports or break bread with family and friends at […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Founder and Chairman of WETEX, announced that DEWA will organise the 22nd Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 26-28 October 2020 at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. DEWA is the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of Expo 2020 […]

An unforgettable world of experiences, tastes, and cultures awaits residents and visitors to the UAE as Global Village opens its doors for the launch of Season 24 in Dubai on Tuesday, 29th October. As the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Global Village has gathered […]

If you are still finalising plans for the upcoming weekend, head to The Dubai Mall, as the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination is hosting its 3 Day Super Sale. From October 31 to November 2, shop from your favourite brands with offers ranging from 25 to 90 per cent across hundreds of retail stores* […]

Smart Dubai has announced that its training programme ‘Designing Cities’ – organised for Dubai’s Happiness Champions in Denmark in November 2018 – has resulted in more than 20 individual projects implemented in each entity, in addition to3  city-wide group projects that have helped increase happiness levels in Dubai and have enhanced people’s wellbeing. The programme […]

The very popular and charismatic Indian playback singers Shaan and KK are all set to return to Dubai this November for a rocking performance. The talented duo will perform together at a concert at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Friday, 22nd November 2019. In line with the festive season, the organizers of the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has added a total of 6,000 workers to its existing workforce to expedite the process of construction at its four-phased residential megaproject, Riviera in MBR City. The move comes in line with Azizi Developments marking 2019 as its ‘Year of Construction’, dedicating it to the swift […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), has announced a new strategic partnership with Faraj Fund. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will increase collaboration between the two organisations to support one another in implementing humanitarian, communal and charitable initiatives. The MoU was signed by Amna Lootah, Assistant Director General at DAFZA and H.E Saqer Nasser Al Nuaimi, […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading business and logistics hub signed an agreement with Amer, to deliver services relating to the sponsorship of family visas to people employed in companies operating in Jafza and National Industries Park (NIP). Under the agreement, a dedicated Amer Centre in Jafza will serve the needs of more than […]

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering services providers, has introduced a new packaging solution to further reduce waste across its food manufacturing operations. The company has replaced cardboard packaging with reusable crates to store and transport an average of 100,000 inflight meals daily. As a result of its newest environmental initiative, […]

Over 5.27 million passengers have benefitted from seamless connectivity on the Emirates and flydubai network since both Dubai-based airlines begun their partnership in October 2017. In addition, some 800,000 Emirates Skywards members have earned over 1.5 billion Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai codeshare itineraries in the last 12 months. Marking the milestone as the […]

The word ‘volunteer’ may not be widespread in Arab culture, but there are words that have similar meaning and are an essential part of life in the UAE. One of these words is ‘al fazza’ – one who helps people without expecting a reward. And, as evidenced by the high number of volunteers at the […]

“Having grown up with two older brothers enrolled in college programming degrees, I would often sit by their side as they worked on a project submission, pestering them on how they got a particular result or made an application perform something cool – to me, it was like pure magic,” says Max, 15, Programmer for […]

“They could’ve been playing football in the park or video games at the local entertainment center like most kids their age, you know? Instead, this group of young boys spends hours after school and over the weekends working towards a cleaner, safer and better tomorrow,” says Nikolay Smetanin, Mentor of Team Russia and Teacher at […]

It’s 1am in Honduras. A group of seven teenagers from different areas of the country are hopping on buses to make their way to the airport for what may be the longest flight of their lives. The team comprises students with different ambitions, purposes and mindsets, who have come together in the pursuit of a common goal: Graduate […]

US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry attended the concluding day of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai today and conveyed a message of hope, cooperation and excitement for the future of society. “This is a celebration of the human spirit, a demonstration of our youth breaking out and breaking down long-standing cultural barriers,” Senator […]

His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation, attended the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai today. He witnessed the conclusion of an exhilarating competition that convened more than 1,500 students from 191 countries – […]

Team Hope led the winning four-team alliance to a dramatic victory in the grand final of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai. The third edition of the annual robotics competition – the first to be hosted outside the Americas – drew the participation of more than 1,500 students from 191 countries. Team Hope comprised […]

Meljac, the leading supplier of high-end electrical fittings, will be exhibiting its designs for the first time in the United Arab Emirates at Downtown Design Dubai from November 12 to 15. Players from across the local market (designers, home designers, etc.) will have the opportunity to discover the French expertise for which the brand is […]

The much-awaited seventh edition of the 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) will take place this coming weekend, from 31 October to 2 November 2019. Eager shoppers can get up to 90 per cent off on a wide range of fashion, beauty, gold, home, electronics and jewellery items across malls in Dubai. The bi-annual event will […]

 Sofia Nanjari was just nine when she was introduced to robotics. She overheard her brother, then an engineering first-year undergraduate student, complain about how hard robotics programming was. She later went on to YouTube for tutorial videos, and the first thing she ever learned to build and program were traffic light models. The Chilean teenager […]

Gathered around sheets from what seems to be an instructions manual, laid out on a table a little over a month ago, seven teenagers held their breath as 16-year-old Akbar Abdurakhmonov, student of Just Robotics learning center in Uzbekistan, rebooted their robot for the third time. Hearing the motor whir and grind as the prototype […]

Keep your fangs on and expect a thrilling Halloween as you head down to The Beach for a spooky time of family fun. The laid-back destination by Meraas will get a fang-tastic transformation between 31 October and 2 November 2019 as the weather gets cooler. Watch out for grinning skeletons and dusty cobwebs with spiders […]

There is tremendous potential for the UAE to double its exports to African countries with plastics, rubber and sugar identified as the top products offering the most untapped export potential estimated at $867.9 million, $457.9 million and $291.7 million, respectively. The analysis, based on recent data from the International Trade Center (ITC), relies on an […]

Grandiose, the fast-growing contemporary supermarket chain owned by UAE headquartered conglomerate Ghassan Aboud Group, announces the opening of their new outlet at the Zabeel expansion of the Dubai Mall. The first 100 shoppers will receive a reusable shopping bag filled with free samples, exclusive products and much more. The Dubai Mall Zabeel Expansion is a […]

Etisalat Digital partnered with DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – to transform Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) into an innovative smart and sustainable district, powered by the 5G network. Both organisations have committed to the comprehensive roll out of smart services across one of […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest standing travel agency, has revealed UAE traveller trends for summer 2019, with one destination in particular booming in popularity: Russia. Travel bookings to the world’s largest country, which became visa free for UAE nationals earlier this year, were up a whopping 500% for the travel agency from May to September […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced the start of construction work for its new plant in Dubai Production City, worth AED 197 million. The project will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase is expected to be complete by the end of 2020. Empower highlighted […]

The 14th edition of the Dubai Pulse Ride, an incredible off-road cycling event, returns to The Sports Park in Dubai Sports City on 8 November 2019 as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge. Everyone from professional riders to families and cycling enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to take to the saddle for the free-to-join event, […]

With thoughtful design and glorious finishing, Al Barsha villas from Al Ghurair Properties raise the bar when it comes to elite living in one of the most central and sought-after areas of Dubai.  A stunning collection of 28 brand new villas in Al Barsha 1, just a few minutes from Mall of Emirates and Mall of Emirates Metro Station, each villa […]

The Afghanistan booth at the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai is packed, with hardly any space to move. The all-teenage-girl Afghan Dreamers team are being filmed for a documentary and trailed everywhere by a camera crew while curious bystanders look on. The girls first garnered global attention in 2017 when they were refused visas […]

It is day two of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai, and a young team of enthusiastic Italian students are working meticulously on putting the finishing touches on their robot. Among the sea of competitors from 191 countries here, the Italians are confident their robot is the solution to the millions of pollutants that […]

Four months ago, nine teenagers in Mexico started working on prototypes to solve the global problem that is ocean contamination. Fast-forward 12 weeks, and you find them participating in the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai that has brought together over 1,500 students from 191 countries to develop robots to clean up the millions of […]

Despite a lack of funding and support in the early going, Team Jordan’s five teenage members are on a globe-trotting mission, armed with a never-say-die attitude and the know-how acquired from a range of global tech competitions to create technology that can change lives of those in the Middle East. “Technology is not just a […]

Even robots need a bit of tender loving care. Yes, their systems are smart, supported by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, and they’re more adaptable than people to a range of tasks. But it turns out that even they could use a human touch! The 191 country teams participating in the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai […]

Competition intensified on the penultimate day of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai as a whopping 141 qualifying matches were played, which included all 191 of the countries represented at the third annual robotics event. At the end of a thrilling day of robotics competition, Kazakhstan leads the rankings with 1,167 points – a […]

Under the theme ‘It’s Time to Exercise’, The Friends of Arthritis Patients Association, FAPS, which operates under the umbrella of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), on Saturday organized a health awareness and sports day at Al Nakheel Oasis in Sharjah, with the participation of Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, […]

1971 – Design Space, a multi-functional design space dedicated to the display and discussion of all forms of contemporary design, today announces Fashcultivate will open the public on November 2 at 1971 – Design Space. The exhibition, which is curated by Khulood Thani and Fatma Al Mahmoud, Head of 1971 – Design Space, highlights the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) under which the parties will coordinate as necessary in the field of professional standards in the public interest of Dubai. The MoU was signed during IStructE’s annual conference, held for the first time in the Arab world in […]

As part of its efforts to strengthen its relationships with investors in major global markets, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Promotion and Real Estate Investment Management Sector, led a group of local real estate developers to the World Property & Investment Show (WPIS) 2019. The show was co-organised by DLD in cooperation with Mindscape […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading trade enabler has been recognised as the Terminal Operator of the Year at The Maritime Standard Awards 2019. The awards were held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. The […]

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the pioneering German security technologies provider, today inaugurated its new regional headquarters and competence center for services and training at Silicon Park in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai’s leading integrated free zone technology park. Founded in 1852, G+D is a global security technology group headquartered in Munich, Germany. In the fiscal year 2018, […]

Over 2,000 runners took part in the first ever Mai Dubai City Half Marathon in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – the official venue partner for the event this morning. As one of the major events during the Dubai Fitness Challenge, runners from all over the UAE and outside competed in one […]

Dubai Holding announces the winners of its charitable race, Dubai Holding SkyRun 2019, which took place today at Jumeirah Emirates Towers (JET), in partnership with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), International SkyRunning Federation, Vertical World Circuit, Jumeirah Group and Talise Fitness. A new course record was set by Piotr Lobodzinski of Poland, conquering 52 floors of the iconic […]

The FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai, the third edition of the annual international robotics competition, kicked off at Festival Arena today with the participation of more than 1,500 contestants from 191 countries. This year’s theme – “Ocean Opportunities” – focuses on creating robots to clean up the oceans through eliminating waste and pollutants. A […]

The short-term political future of the UK may be uncertain, but its long-term technological future looks bright, if the UK team’s entry into the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai is anything to go by. “It’s tense, it’s real tense, especially because we’re due to travel on October 31 – Brexit deadline day,” says 16-year-old […]

17-year-old Abigail Herrera and her four other teammates known as Root Negative One, are representing the United States after having won the top honors at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships in Houston – known as the Inspire Award.  Having been recognized for their excellence in engineering design, community engagement and innovation at that event, […]

After finishing his homework following a full day of school, 17-year-old Haocheng Yang would head over to meet the rest of his student robotics team and mentor, Xuguo He, to design and build robot prototypes until the early hours of the morning. “Every day, Mr He would work with us on robotics and his wife […]

Maestro Igor Krutoy cordially invites you to attend his jubilee concert and to enjoy the unforgettable event in Dubai! Gala concert will take place on 7 November 2019 at Events Arena, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. “It happens once in a lifetime 65” encompasses not only a celebration of the 65th anniversary of Igor Krutoy but the […]

The United Nations will have a dedicated pavilion at next year’s World Expo in Dubai under the theme, ‘We the Peoples: Shaping Our Future Together’, as part of the commemoration of its 75th anniversary. Following the announcement by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that year 2020’s commemoration would feature worldwide youth-driven conversations on the […]

The “Tolerance Portal” in UAE, opens today to the public at City Walk in Dubai, connecting residents and visitors of the Emirate to cities around the world such Erbil, Iraq; Mexico City, Mexico; La Paz, Bolivia; Gaza, Palestine and New York, USA. The “Tolerance Portals” launched for the first time in Manarat Al Saadiyat in […]

Prepare to celebrate and get energised with family and friends as a trio of lively events gets under way at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah this weekend. Offering a range of vibrant, engaging experiences from 25 to 30 October, The Pointe is the place to be in Dubai as Diwali, Dubai Fitness Challenge, and the […]

Celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with traditional color and style at Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas. From 24 to 28 October, join the Indian community in its biggest celebration of the year, featuring dazzling fireworks, a diya-lighting ceremony, energy-packed live music and dance sessions, and a bustling festive market. Watch […]

Official Venue Partner and a global top 10 international financial centre, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will host the City Half Marathon where almost 2,000 people will take to the streets for a 2.5km, 5km, 10km or 21km run. The City Half Marathon will commence in front of The Gate Building and roam around DIFC, […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, underlines its commitment to promoting a culture of youth innovation, as well as supporting educational initiatives that drive sustainable development, by sponsoring the Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME). An international competition created by the US Department of Energy in which universities from all over […]

Aya, meaning “beautiful” in Japanese showcases the very best of innovative dining in the UAE with its bold flavors and unexpected layered Asian cuisine. Chef Izu – the eternally popular culinary master takes traditional Asian dishes and adds international twists to launch one of Dubai’s most creative menus. Signature dishes include a mezze of Kunafa […]