At the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, global mayors praised the city’s leadership in innovation, sustainability, and future city planning. DUBAI: International city leaders convening at the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum 2025 at Expo City Dubai have praised the emirate’s dynamic role in shaping urban innovation and global sustainability. The summit, taking place […]
The 2025 Dubai International Baja runs from November 20–23, closing the FIA and FIM Baja World Cups with dramatic desert racing. DUBAI: Motorsports enthusiasts can gear up for an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle as the Dubai International Baja 2025 is set to take place from November 20 to 23. Organised by the Emirates Motorsport Organization (EMSO) under […]
The 19th Khalifa Award for Education is now accepting entries across 17 categories, with a focus on AI and innovation in learning. ABU DHABI: The Khalifa Award for Education 2025–2026 is now accepting entries from educators, institutions, and innovators until 31 December 2025. Organised by the General Secretariat under the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, the award […]
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 kicks off on 1 November with 30 days of city-wide fitness events, workouts, and community activities. The ninth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), an initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the […]
UNESCO names Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, recognising her global contributions to publishing and literacy. SHARJAH: Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been officially appointed as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, a prestigious honour recognising her pioneering efforts in promoting literacy, publishing, and […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches Al Maktoum Archives to preserve rulers’ history and legacy, making it accessible for future generations. DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has officially launched the Al Maktoum Archives, a national archive dedicated to preserving the […]
Dubai hosts Asia Pacific Cities Summit 2025 at Expo City, gathering 150 mayors and 350 cities to explore smart, inclusive, and sustainable urban development. DUBAI: In a significant global milestone, Expo City Dubai is hosting the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum, welcoming more than 150 mayors and delegates from over 350 cities […]
Sharjah’s 4th Thriller Festival at SIBF 2025 unites international authors and debuts a homegrown interactive mystery play. SHARJAH: The 4th edition of the Sharjah Thriller Festival is set to electrify the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with four days of suspense, mystery, and global storytelling from November 8 to 11 at Expo Centre Sharjah. In […]
RTA marks 20 years of transforming Dubai’s transport sector with AED 175 billion in infrastructure investments and future-ready mobility solutions. DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) celebrated its 20th anniversary on October 26, honouring two decades of transformative progress that has redefined Dubai’s transport sector, infrastructure, and global mobility leadership. Since its inception in […]
Bur Dubai police arrested two suspects at the airport after a supermarket heist — Bur Dubai robbery arrest recovered AED 660,000. BUR DUBAI: In a swift operation that combined old‑fashioned police work with modern forensics, Bur Dubai officers arrested two masked suspects at the airport moments before they boarded an outbound flight, recovering the full […]
On October 25, Dubai unveiled DUMA, a visionary art museum by Tadao Ando that will shape the city’s cultural and architectural future. DUBAI: The Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), a monumental new cultural landmark, was officially unveiled on October 25 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and […]
