DUBAI: In collaboration with Swissnex, the Swiss Embassy in the UAE and the Swiss Business Hub Middle East, the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai brought together experts from Swiss and Emirati universities, private companies, and public actors during the `Smart Connected Cities,’ event in the pavilion. This collaboration aims at discussing and finding efficient […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah is all set to take centre stage as Guest of Honour at the 59th edition of Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF), which continues until March 24 in the Italian city, Bologna. The emirate’s distinguished status at the book fair reflects Sharjah’s eminent standing amongst the knowledge cities of the world and is a […]
DUBAI: The UAE Government Media Office won 16 awards at the Dubai Lynx International Creative Awards 2022, after being nominated in 32 categories. The awards and nominations are a recognition of the creativity and innovation demonstrated during six major media campaigns that the Office developed to promote some of the landmark projects and initiatives launched […]
DUBAI: Local Bhangra and Bollywood teachers took over the Sports Arena at Expo 2020 Dubai for five hours of fitness classes, incorporating a fusion of different dance styles, including bhangra dance, hip-hop, Arabic and jazz dance. Kicking off with BollyPop – appropriately with a few high kicks thrown into the mix – the high-octane one-hour-class brought […]
ABU DHABI: The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced that the quality of life indicators in the emirate show increased happiness and satisfaction rates. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the DCD, stated that caring for the community and enhancing the lifestyle leads to a better quality of life and […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai reached the remarkable milestone of 20 million visits – an amazing achievement making history against the odds while bringing the world together in the UAE for the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic. Displaying huge resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges, the biggest event ever to be held […]
DUBAI: Converse is celebrating inclusivity and highlighting the importance of local creatives in the latest instalment of Converse Create Next Murals, now live at Kite Beach in Dubai. Located near the main cluster of food trucks, the mural wall was created to provide a platform for artists, with a focal point at one of the […]
ABU DHABI: The Emirates Falconers Club began its intensive preparations for organizing the next edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2022) from September 26 to October 2, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa region, which established its regional and international position in its last […]
DUBAI: The Museum of the Future hosted Professor Greg Clark, Group Advisor, Future Cities & New Industries, HSBC Group, during a panel session as part of its new Future Talks series. The session, titled ‘The Future of Cities and Dubai’s Role’, highlighted the reality of cities in the post-pandemic period, future trends of urban communities in light […]
It is always a good time to stop smoking, but the impetus is particularly strong now with the pandemic having turned the spotlight on health. In addition, Ramadan is fast approaching and is an ideal time to quit as those who observe the fast also need to avoid smoking during daylight hours. An expert from […]
DUBAI: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion – a record-breaking structure that is also one of the most visited sites at Expo 2020 Dubai – has won a prestigious World Expo Award from a U.S.-based EXHIBITOR Magazine, adding a new trophy to its rich roster of international awards. The Kingdom’s massive pavilion, the second largest […]
