Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a compelling destination for international film productions. Its unique blend of ancient traditions, modern infrastructure, and stunning landscapes offers filmmakers a diverse and captivating backdrop. The key advantages of shooting a film in the UAE, from its world-class facilities and generous incentives for its welcoming environment […]
Milestone 25th anniversary of women’s tournament in Dubai Tennis to get underway on February 16, with men’s event scheduled for the following week Dubai: Organisers of the 2025 Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships have announced a 20 percent early bird discount for the first three days of on-court action across both its WTA 1000 and ATP […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has launched the first phase of electric bus operations as part of its push towards environmentally friendly public transport. The new buses are part of SRTA’s effort to support the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative, with 10 electric buses now running on three routes: to Dubai, Ajman, […]
DUBAI: Ski Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, has just wrapped up the 15th edition of the Ice Warrior Challenge, and what a show it was! A record-breaking 626 athletes from 68 nationalities, including 263 Emiratis, braved the chilly temperatures to tackle over 20 challenging obstacles that tested their mental and physical strength. […]
UAE: The UAE Media Council has announced that it has successfully facilitated the entry of nearly half a million titles into the UAE markets in the first half of the year. This significant influx underscores the continuous growth of the publishing sector, aided by streamlined government processes and the Council’s efficient digital services. During this […]
Fundraising enables Emirates Dubai 7s team to use the power of sport to improve education and sports facilities in disadvantaged areas Dubai: Emirates’ ‘Dubai 7s for Good’ CSR programme, dedicated to developing sports and educational facilities in disadvantaged areas, has raised AED 580,000 in its fourth year, bringing the total to AED 1.68 million raised to […]
ABU DHABI: Louvre Abu Dhabi has broadened its cultural reach by displaying ancient Mayan artefacts for the first time, starting 20th September. Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, described the collaboration between Mexico and the UAE as a meaningful partnership connecting global civilisations. The exhibition, in collaboration with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and […]
Abu Dhabi: Celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, The International Indian Film Academy Awards presents a special screening and Masterclass with Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra, hosted by Mini Mathur, on Saturday, 28th September at Yas Creative Hub. In honour of Indian cinema’s centennial, IIFA, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Film Commission and Creative Media […]
DUBAI: Dubai Customs’ Corporate Communication Department has won the prestigious “Excellence Level – Five Stars” award in Government Communication at the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC). This award recognizes the department’s achievements, innovations, and future vision, supporting Dubai’s aim to foster an innovation-driven environment and institutionalize creativity. Also read: Emirates announced as Title Sponsor of […]
ABU DHBAI: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has launched the UAE’s first live radio show on sustainability, called “Sustainable Awareness.” This initiative aligns with the UAE’s 2024 “Year of Sustainability” and aims to raise awareness about environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Also read: UNICEF calls for ceasefire in Gaza to protect children The […]
Dubai: The highly anticipated countdown to Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has officially begun! Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) will be bringing together the entire emirate like never before for the greatest, most phenomenal, and uniquely out-of-this-world 30th anniversary edition of DSF. This year promises to be the most extraordinary season ever in the festival’s […]
