The UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit in Dubai on October 27, 2025, will gather 250+ delegates from 53 African nations/Image: WAM The UAE is set to deepen economic ties with Africa through a major tourism investment summit in Dubai this October. Held under the umbrella of FHS World 2025, the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit […]
DPG33 aims to create 30,000 gaming jobs and add $1 billion to Dubai’s GDP by 2033 through innovation and partnerships/Image: WAM DPG33’s presence at Gamescom 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Middle East’s gaming industry. For the first time, a regional government pavilion will feature prominently at this global event, representing Dubai’s rapid ascent […]
What you can and cannot carry on board/Representative Image Travellers flying through Dubai and Sharjah airports must adhere to strict regulations regarding banned and restricted items in their hand luggage. These rules are enforced rigorously to ensure passenger safety, comply with international aviation standards, and facilitate smooth security checks. Understanding what you can and cannot […]
Dubai PodFest’s Arab Podcast Programme offers immersive training in storytelling, AI, and 3D audio, nurturing emerging podcast talent regionally/ Image: X Dubai Press Club (DPC), under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and supported by the Dubai Media Council, is set to host the fifth edition of Dubai PodFest […]
Applications for the second cycle of the AI Accelerator are open until 29 August 2025/ Image: X Dubai is inviting global AI innovators to co-design the next era of government services. With applications now open for the second cycle of its “Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator”, the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) […]
Image: Emirate News Agency-WAM In a ceremony underscoring the central role of justice in societal development, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, oversaw the swearing-in of 35 new judges at Dubai Courts. The event, held at the historic Union House, placed […]
The Centre held 47 awareness and knowledge classes in H1 2025, benefiting over 1,400 participants, alongside enrolling 1,300+ students in programmes/ Image: IACAD More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in the first half of 2025, while hundreds more engaged with Islamic educational programmes and interactive initiatives, reflecting the growing impact of the […]
Martha Stewart Store in Dubai/Image: Apparel Group TL;DR: Martha Stewart’s first retail store in the MENA region has opened in Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif. The outlet offers an immersive experience of Stewart’s iconic lifestyle brand, from home décor to gardening and cooking essentials. The launch marks a significant expansion of the global Martha Stewart brand […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed discussed strategies to advance the UAE’s national development and future goals during their meeting/ Image: WAM As part of ongoing leadership engagements in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held two key meetings, first with local dignitaries, investors, and senior officials at Union […]
Skims was only available in the region through third-party retailer Ounass, before opening its first physical store in Dubai/ Image: X Skims, the shapewear and lifestyle brand founded by Kim Kardashian, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store in the Middle East, selecting Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates as its entry point into the […]
