ABU DHABI: The UAE’s payments sector is on track for major expansion, with revenues projected to hit $27.3 billion by 2028, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Payments Report 2024. This marks a 45% rise from $18.8 billion in 2023, fuelled by the country’s digital transformation and strategic investments in financial technology. BCG’s report, […]
DUBAI: The Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard, in collaboration with the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC, hosted the inaugural International AI Conference at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The event brought together global leaders, academics, and innovators to discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence (AI). During a […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening of the 8th edition of the Desert Theatre Festival on Friday. The event, held in the Al Khohaif area, will continue until December 17. The festival features a blend of traditional and contemporary theatrical performances […]
DUBAI: The 11th edition of the Camel Trek UAE is currently underway, with 33 participants from 17 countries taking part in a 13-day journey across the vast deserts of the UAE. The trek began on December 9 from the heart of the Empty Quarter desert, and the participants are now crossing the shifting sands of […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with TruKKer to launch Logisty, a groundbreaking digital logistics platform designed to revolutionise commercial transport services in Dubai. The digital logistics platform offers on-demand booking, real-time tracking, and seamless freight management, connecting businesses and customers with reliable transport services. This initiative plays a key role in […]
DUBAI: The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has launched the Talent Development Forum, a new initiative to nurture the creative abilities of gifted students and involve their parents in the process. This interactive event is designed to provide students and parents with direct access to experts in talent development, […]
ABU DHABI: The 2nd Abu Dhabi Swim for Life International Championship began today at the Mohammed Bin Zayed City Swimming Pool. This three-day event is set to be one of the biggest swimming competitions of the year, with over 1,000 male and female swimmers from more than 50 local and international academies taking part. Organised […]
DUBAI: The Al Marmoom Environmental Scout Camp launched in Dubai under the theme “Scouts: Leaders of Tomorrow and Makers of the Future,” with 600 scouts and commanders from 17 countries. The camp, running until December 19, 2024, is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and developing leadership skills in youth through a series of engaging activities […]
ABU DHABI: From December 10, 2024, to February 2025, Abu Dhabi will host the region’s first international mangrove photography exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event, part of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI), will highlight the natural beauty and environmental importance of mangrove forests worldwide, showcasing their role in combating climate change and protecting […]
Kanu Behl’s Despatch, now streaming on ZEE5 Global, is an intricate dive into the murky waters of investigative journalism, anchored by Manoj Bajpayee’s tour-de-force performance. The film explores the perilous intersection of media ethics, political corruption, and personal ambition through the story of Joy Bag, a crime reporter determined to unearth a national scam. Set […]
DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a massive influx of travellers this festive season, with over 5.2 million passengers expected to pass through its terminals from December 13 to 31. The daily footfall is forecasted at an average of 274,000 passengers, with December 20 set to be the busiest day, welcoming nearly […]
