ABU DHABI: Louvre Abu Dhabi has achieved a historic milestone, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors in 2024—its highest annual attendance since opening. This brings the museum’s total visitor count to more than 6 million, reinforcing its status as a leading global cultural institution. The Louvre Abu Dhabi visitors were predominantly international, making up 84% of […]
Dubai: In a dramatic climax to DP World ILT20 Season 3, the Dubai Capitals overcame last season’s heartbreak to claim their maiden title with a four-wicket win over the Desert Vipers in Sunday’s final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Dubai Capitals took home the cash prize of USD 700,000 while the Desert Vipers were […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE is set to host the ‘Made in Russia’ festival-fair for the first time, bringing a unique showcase of Russian products and culture to Yas Bay Waterfront from February 21 to 25. Organised by the Russian Export Centre (REC) with support from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the tragic shooting at an educational centre in Örebro, Sweden, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s firm stance against violence, stressing its rejection of acts that threaten security and stability. The Ministry […]
DUBAI: The UAE Ministry of Economy has introduced a Green Intellectual Property (IP) roadmap aimed at accelerating sustainable innovation, technology localisation, and circular economy initiatives. The three-month plan is set to enhance intellectual property frameworks, driving the country’s transition to a greener economy. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the […]
DUBAI: The UAE SWAT Challenge 2025 has made history, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest international participation in a tactical teams competition. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior and hosted by Dubai Police, this year’s edition saw 46 nations competing, surpassing the previous benchmark of 45. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, […]
Dubai: Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched the Galaxy S25 Series in the UAE, featuring the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25. Setting a new standard for mobile AI with the most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created and introducing multimodal AI agents, the Galaxy S25 Series is the first step in Samsung’s […]
Dubai: The AI-driven winds of change transforming societies, industries, and digital economies globally were on full display at Ai Everything GLOBAL, visitors get exclusively experience the most hands-on AI applications ever created by world-leading AI changemakers. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre in association with GITEX GLOBAL, Ai Everything Global is the largest, most provocative […]
SHARJAH: Celebrating 100 years in 2025, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has cemented its status as a premier cultural institution in the Middle East, offering an expansive collection of 15 million digital resources. With a strong commitment to knowledge accessibility, SPL has embraced digital innovation, ensuring resources are available worldwide. Since its inception, SPL has been […]
ABU DHABI: The Union Figure Skating Trophy 2025 is set to dazzle the UAE capital as it kicks off tomorrow at Zayed Sports City Ice Rink, bringing together elite skaters from 25 countries. Running from February 6 to 9, the competition will feature breathtaking performances from over 200 skaters representing diverse regions and continents. The […]
DUBAI: The UAE has launched its first AI open competition for school students, STOGOCOMP, aiming to inspire innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics. Open to students aged 9 to 19, this groundbreaking contest encourages young minds to develop tech-driven solutions to improve student well-being in schools. Organised by the Emirates Safer Internet Society (eSafe) in […]
