DUBAI: The 2024 Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) saw a record-breaking 2,735,158 participants, a 14% increase from last year. Running from October 26 to November 24, this annual initiative led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, urged residents and visitors to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for […]
ABU DHABI: Emirati women are making significant strides in entrepreneurship, with Asma Al Fahim, Chairwoman of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC), revealing that they own 18% of businesses in the UAE. These women lead around 128,500 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and manage 135,000 projects. Business licenses for women in Abu Dhabi have surged […]
DUBAI: The eighth edition of the Dubai International Baja, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, officially began with Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, flagging off the event. Organised by the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO) in collaboration with the […]
New arrivals include Green Magpie, Livingstone’s Turaco, Purple Starling, Black-Capped Lory and Red Lory and fascinating Dwarf Crocodiles. Dubai’s The Green Planet™ is enriching its biodome with a new group of exotic birds and the fascinating addition of Dwarf Crocodiles. This expansion highlights the centre’s ongoing commitment to conservation and its role in educating visitors […]
DUBAI: Dubai Customs marked the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad with celebrations held at its headquarters in Port Rashid and across its customs centres. The festivities reflected a sense of pride and national spirit, honouring the remarkable achievements of the UAE since its founding. The event featured a rich programme of activities that embodied the […]
Dubai: Parkin Company PJSC, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, highlights the recent additions circulated by the Road and Transport Authority Dubai (“RTA”) concerning the tariff policy of vehicle parking in Dubai. The updated provisions, effective end of March 2025, introduce variable pricing across the Company’s public parking portfolio, […]
Eid Al Etihad Celebration Organising Committee announces celebration zones, live-broadcast locations across seven emirates The Organising Committee of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad Celebration has unveiled several locations across the UAE where the official ceremony will be live-streamed on December 2. This exciting event will be broadcast in various celebration zones, bringing people together to […]
Quoz Arts Fest returns for its 12th edition on Saturday, 25 & Sunday, 26 January 2025. Spanning Alserkal Avenue and the Quoz Creative Zone, the festival features public art installations, exhibitions, live performances, workshops, conversations, creative pop-ups and a dedicated kids’ programme. Dubai: The much-awaited Quoz Arts Fest returns on 25–26 January 2025, celebrating creativity […]
In celebration of the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad, several Emirate rulers have ordered the release of inmates across the nation, reflecting compassion and a focus on family unity. In Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has pardoned 683 inmates from the Sharjah Correctional […]
DUBAI: As part of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations, Lulu Retail introduced the “Al Emarat Awwal” initiative to boost visibility for locally sourced products and UAE farmers. The initiative was launched at Lulu Hypermarket in Forsan Central Mall, Abu Dhabi, with a vision to expand demand for homegrown goods across the UAE and beyond. […]
DUBAI: Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the launch of the Dubai Photography Museum. This ambitious project aims to celebrate the art of photography while enhancing Dubai’s reputation as a global cultural hub. The museum will highlight both local […]
