The South American country, Paraguay, will host a Trade and Investment Conference on December 8 this year at Abu Dhabi Hall, Business Center Build at Expo 2020, as part of the country’s strategic focus on attracting inward investments and open market for trade operations. The conference will seek to promote Paraguay as a land of […]

Al-Futtaim Toyota is showcasing its groundbreaking environmentally friendly technology at one of the world’s biggest events, with the new-generation Toyota Mirai making its UAE debut as the official car of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Powered by hydrogen, the cutting-edge Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) offers a 100% electric driving experience with best-in-class […]

Places where kids eat for free ADRIFT Burger Bar  Brainchild of Michelin-starred chef David Myers, the epic burger recipe has travelled round the globe picking up momentum and landed in Dubai with a never been seen collection of burgers. You can’t go wrong with burgers, shakes and delicious sides for grown-ups and little ones. Opening […]

Swing Latino, the Columbian salsa dance sensation group that has performed with superstars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the 2020 Super Bowl show, are bringing their highly energetic and vibrant performances to the Middle East at Global Village for the first time. Shaun Cornell, Director Entertainment, Global Village said, “We are immensely proud to welcome […]

Nicola Piovani “La musica è pericolosa – concerted” 8-10 December 8:30pm Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre “La musica è pericolosa – concerted” is a freewheeling journey through music, a narrative in which music and words intertwine to describe the paths that have led Nicola Piovani – an internationally renowned Italian artist and Oscar-winner for the soundtrack of […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, emphasised the importance of volunteering, which he said, brings the community together to lend a helping hand to people in need, and fosters the development of a stronger and more cohesive society. The Crown Prince […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today announced its partnership with Nakheel to open 14 compact stations across Dubai. The first compact station out of the 14 stations opened at Dragon Mart 2 earlier this month. The compact stations will offer customers accessible and convenient refuelling services. Dragon Mart’s compact […]

Thailand today celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 with a flag-raising ceremony at Al Wasl plaza combined with a series of performances exhibiting the breadth and heritage of Thai culture, as well as a ‘Smile Parade’ aimed at spreading Thai exuberance and joy around Expo 2020 Dubai. A choreographed ‘Miracle of Smile’ event at […]

Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its 30,000-strong volunteer workforce on Sunday as part of International Volunteer Day, applauding their dedication and commitment to the World Expo, alongside their wider contributions to society. A series of events and panel discussions, held in partnership with the Ministry of Community Development and the United Nations Volunteers Programme, brought together […]

ThinkSmart, a leading media, and public relations company has become the region’s first to launch a creative content hub, ‘THINKSMART HUB’. Located at the strategic Al Quoz Creative Zone, it is the first-of-its-kind infrastructure that’ll support and boost content creation for social media users on various platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Podcasts. […]

The iconic SLS Dubai has added another unmissable venue to its impressive collection – Privilege Nightclub. Located on the 75th Floor, standing 325 metres in the sky, Privilege is set to become one of the highest nightclubs in the world, taking the party scene in the UAE to a whole new level.DJ’s will be spinning […]

Yet another installment of Etisalat Beach Canteen is here and, like always, it is expected to be a scintillating showcase of family-friendly activities. Taking place until 11 December, the Jumeirah Beach (behind Sunset Mall) will be one of the most happening places in Dubai as Emiratis celebrate their Golden Jubilee. Organised by the Dubai Festivals […]

Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE’s premier automobile dealerships, has created a limited edition range of vehicles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country’s formation. The vehicles include five Land Rover Defender Limited Edition P300 vehicles, in Pangea Green, Santorini Black, Eiger Grey and Tasman Blue, as well as a White Ford Raptor. “The […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is bolstering its efforts to attract direct foreign investments in Dubai and support foreign companies in establishing business in the Emirate, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Torino Chamber of Commerce. The agreement will help attract Italian companies launch operations in the freezone. The signing came during […]

Marking a key milestone in its journey to place human dignity at the heart of storytelling, Dignified Storytelling, an initiative by Dubai Cares, Expo 2020 Dubai and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC), is set to host its flagship Dignified Storytelling Forum on the 10th of December, 2021 at Dubai Exhibition […]

World leaders and activists are preparing to gather in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, from 12-13 December for the Global Citizen Forum’s acclaimed Annual Summit. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, The Future in Motion — A New […]

Dubai is giving another big impetus to the global airport industry through the 21st edition of Airport Show that will be held from 17-19 May 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief […]

Tennis 360, Dubai’s premier tennis academy has returned to its original home at The Meydan Hotel, serving up a raft of new facilities that are set to take the sport to new levels. With eight floodlit, top quality courts, including a championship court as well as two shaded mini-courts for children, three Padel courts and […]

Expo 2020 Dubai marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a flagship event located at the Nexus for People and Planet venue, exploring issues such as inclusive accessibility, education, decent work, innovation and technology, and sport. This year’s theme for IDPD, which is celebrated annually on 3rd December, is ”Leadership and participation of […]

The important role that countries from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)can play in enhancing the UAE’s food security has been highlighted in an analysis released by Dubai Chamber The release of the analysis comes ahead of the first ever Global Business Forum (GBF) ASEAN, organized by Dubai Chamber in partnership with EXPO2020 […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, attended the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai. The celebration was also attended by Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimey, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of […]

The countdown to 14th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature begins with a spectacular sunrise event as a taster for the leading global literary festival. Bringing to life one of the findings of a new Mapper360® study, the event saw readers and writers come together in a shared experience, which echoes a strong online trend of growing communities of vocal […]

National Day guests to Global Village enjoyed a heart-warming performance by the largest UAE-based student orchestra consisting of talented musicians from over 25 nationalities. The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) Dubai will continue to enthrall audiences on the Main Stage at Global Village until December 4 as part of the National Day celebrations. Under the theme […]

Emirates took to the skies this afternoon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UAE, with a spectacular flypast over the Emirates Dubai 7s stadium. Thousands of rugby fans were treated with a low-level flypast above The Sevens Stadium with the Emirates A380, emblazoned with the unique ‘United Arab Emirates 50’ design on both sides of the aircraft […]

A spectacular performance by operetta “Luminous Years” by Ornina Theatrical Dance Company will wow guests daily on the Main Stage at Global Village until December 4 as part of the National Day celebrations. Being performed under the theme “50 Years of Togetherness” for UAE National Day, the operetta, that launched on December 1,features voice overs […]

British & Irish Lions rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll has described the growing enthusiasm for rugby among young Emiratis and UAE expats as “brilliant”, as he marked this weekend’s return of the Emirates Dubai Sevens by hosting a unique coaching course for local teenagers eyeing a career in sport. Ireland’s record try scorer was on-site at […]

Emirates will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from 5 December 2021, offering customers enhanced connectivity to and through Dubai. The world’s largest international airline will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient access to Dubai, which remains a highly popular holiday and business destination. […]

On the occasion of the fortnight for Peace at the Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE, Hervé Morin, President of the Normandy Region (northern France), visited the United Arab Emirates from November 23 to 25, 2021, along with a large delegation composed of 14 companies labelled Living Heritage Companies(EPV), which is the highest recognition mark from the […]

The UAE’s Golden Jubilee is all set to be celebrated with a bang, as Dubai lights up with a series of incredible fireworks displays and landmark projections taking place across the city. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the upcoming Year of the 50th UAE National Day fireworks and landmark projections will be […]

The Scottish Association Dubai Pipe Band, an international blend of pipers and drummers from Scotland, South Africa, the US and beyond, joined together with the Dubai Police Band at Dubai Expo 2020, to celebrate Scotland’s national day, St Andrew’s Day with a musical display in front of the UK pavilion. The bands brought together people […]

International artist and long-time Dubai resident, Farida Talaat, has recently created a cross-stitch artwork portraying the new EXPO 2020 Dubai official logo in a double celebration of the two milestone events for the UAE taking place in 2021; the iconic EXPO 2020 Dubai and the UAE’s golden jubilee, ‘Year of the 50th’. The needlepoint creation […]

Emirates will be performing a low level flypast over the Sevens Stadium on 3 December between 1540-1545hrs DXB time with its special 50th anniversary livery. The flypast is being conducted to celebrate the UAE’s 50th Jubilee during the Emirates Dubai 7s. Media and the general public will be able to take photos and videos of the flypast […]

With Dubai’s winter in full swing, Dubai’s only in-door rainforest, The Green Planet has launched the unmissable ‘Winter Camp in the Rainforest’ running from December 12th through December 29th. Launching on the 12thDecember, the winter camp will run every week over a 3-week period from Sunday to Wednesday, 9am – 2pm. The camp will offer […]

Aventura Parks blooms this winter with an array of new offerings. From National Day celebrations to festive unveilings and exciting launches – it is the adventure destination for people of all ages for nature-filled escapades. This December the park has a full agenda to take advantage of. National Day Celebrations at Aventura Parks There’s no […]

Dubai’sprestigious live entertainment venue, the Coca-Cola Arena, will be transformed into an ice rink for the very first time to host the three-day Dubai Ice Show. The event will feature a high-profile game of the global professional ice hockey league Kontinental Hockey League (KHL),and a unique theatrical show performed by world-famous Olympic figure skating champions. […]

Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy is returning to Emirates Golf Club in January in a bid to win his third Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic title. McIlroy will be looking to add to his impressive record in Dubai at what will be the second Rolex Series event of the 2022 DP World Tour season. The Northern […]

The Colombia Pavilion kicked off its three-day celebration of International Jaguar Day at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. Running until November 30, 2021, the commemoration features a range of activities and events to promote jaguar conservation and biodiversity protection. Multi-Latin business group ISA spearheads the pavilion’s observance of the event. On November 29, the […]

The exhibition displays costumes and props, as well as images of places from the most important productions of Italian cinema, which have made the history of its cinema. It is a truly evocative visual journey that evokes unforgettable and award-winning film sets such as Ben Hur, Fellini’s Satyricon, Freaks Out and Garrone’s Pinocchio. Lazio, and […]

Announced as the first international artist to perform as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s illustrious Infinite Nights series Alicia Keys will take centre stage at Al Wasl Plaza on 10 December as she unlocks her new double album, Keys. Created by the 15-time Grammy Award-winner, the global live-streamed show, held under the world’s largest 360-degree projection dome, celebrates 20 years of outstanding […]

This year’s UAE National Day celebrations will be like no other, as the country gears up to celebrate its Golden Jubilee.  Coinciding with a public holiday across the country, it is the perfect time to indulge in culinary delights. The UAE celebrates The Year of the 50th on 2 December, and Dubai Festivals and Retail […]

VIDEOCITTÀ (Videocity) – MOVING IMAGES 1 December 5pm – 8pm Italy Pavilion Videocittà is an open and innovative platform conceived by Francesco Rutelli and directed by Francesco Dobrovich. It engages a vast and heterogeneous audience at different disciplines and expressions of moving images with projections, live performances, informative and educational talks, virtual reality, video mapping […]

This festive season, Rolldxb, the unique roller-skating venue located in the heart of Dubai, has curated an array of exciting fun-filled experiences for you and your loved ones. Oozing retro vibes, this nostalgic hang-out is where the cool kids – and grown-ups – go to soak up disco vibes and perfect their roller-skating skills. From groovy […]

Experience the world-class advanced Japanese technologies, products, services, and culture at the upcoming ‘PLANET JAPAN by M-TEchX’ exhibition that will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo 2020 site from December 2- 4, 2021. Organised under the theme of ‘Next Generation of Industrial Revolution’, the key highlight of the event will be the showcase […]

Under its recently launched Irtiqa initiative, NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) organised a high-profile panel at Women’s Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai recently addressing the important question of why gender responsive budgeting (GRB) is crucial to ensure women’s equal access to economic and financial resources. Titled ‘Is Gender Budgeting the Solution to Inclusion’, the discussion aimed […]

Emirates Group today celebrated the UAE’s 50th National Day with a range of activities that reflect the country’s unique heritage and history. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, launched the celebrations with a cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the nation’s golden jubilee. Sheikh Ahmed then toured […]

As the 5th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) comes to a close, Dubai Holding, the diversified global investment company with operations in 13 countries, has played a key role in the sponsorship of and support to a record-breaking number of fitness activities and sporting events throughout the month long, emirate-wide challenge launched by His […]

In conjunction with the celebrations of the UAE’s 50th National Day, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Dubai Holding and Tashkeel, launched a creative artwork titled ‘For the Good of Tomorrow’ in commemoration of the UAE’s achievements over the past 50 years and reflecting its vision for a brighter tomorrow. The […]

Every day, Emirates SkyCargo transports between 500 and 700 tonnes of food items ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to gourmet ice creams and cheeses on its flights around the world. Over the last one year, the cargo division of Emirates airline has been transporting a new home-grown delicacy from the UAE to some of […]

The latest installment of Etisalat Beach Canteen, Dubai’s favorite beachside dining popup, will include a host of first-time vendors. Scheduled to take place until 11 December at Jumeirah Beach (behind Sunset Mall), the event is organised by the Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE). It is part of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. Following are […]

marhaba, part of dnata and one of the world‘s fastest growing passenger services providers, is going back to the roots of the country in which it was founded by transforming its lounges at Dubai International (DXB), themed around the rich traditions of the UAE, in celebration of the nation’s 50th anniversary. Two of the Dubai-based marhaba […]

Experience the world-class advanced Japanese technologies, products, services, and culture at the upcoming ‘PLANET JAPAN by M-TEchX’ exhibition that will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo 2020 site from December 2- 4, 2021. Organised under the theme of ‘Next Generation of Industrial Revolution’, the key highlight of the event will be the showcase […]

Three UAE government ministers will join ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) -the ten-member economic and political bloc –at the first ever Global Business Forum ASEAN, which takes place at Expo 2020 Dubai on December 8th-9th. Organised by Dubai Chamber in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai, GBF ASEAN will be held […]

A documentary on the ancient international trade centre where the ring that inspired the Expo 2020 logo was found was unveiled at a private screening on Sunday. It will be available for general viewing from Monday, 29 November on Expo 2020’s Virtual Expo, Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai TV, and soon on Discovery Channel. The […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with the head and members of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) on the sidelines of a ceremony held to honour winners of the Arab Journalism Award at Expo 2020 Dubai. The meeting was […]

Dubai Police announced today the expansion of its exclusive fleet of premium vehicles with the addition of the luxurious Cadillac CT5, with the safety and security of Dubai residents in mind. Starting today, residents will spot the compact sedan on the roads of Dubai as a police patrol car. In line with Dubai Police’s uncompromised […]

In partnership with Dubai Sports Council, this weekend saw more than600 cyclists take on the second Build-Up Ride for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge,as athletes continued their preparations for this year’s main challenge with a 45km ride on Saturday. Through constant sunshine at Al Qudra track, cyclists powered through the 45km ride at blistering […]

As part of its growth strategy, homegrown digital travel marketplace kitmytrip has announced its partnership with popular food delivery and restaurant discovery company Zomato. As part of the collaboration, kitmytrip has launched Dubai Touristor, enabling experience seekers to easily plan and book their holidays, staycations and experiences with massive savings. Targeted at today’s busy traveller, […]

For the upcoming UAE National Day holidays, MOTIONGATE™ Dubaitheregion’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park is the place to be. Keeping with the spirit of the UAE’s historic 50th National Day celebrations, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai has unveiled 50 compelling reasons to make a beeline to the theme park. Over the UAE National Day weekend and holidays (December1 -December […]

The month long National Day festivities are still going strong at Global Village to celebrate UAE’s Golden Jubilee and will peak from 1st to 4th December. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, attractions and entertainment, Global Village, started off the month-long festivities on Flag Day by offering exciting activities […]

Scotland will host a series of events and activities at Expo 2020 Dubai that will celebrate St Andrew’s Day, the country’s national day on November 30th, along with the strong business, tourism and trade links with the UAE. The occasion will include a reception that will be hosted in the UK pavilion along with dignitaries, […]