UAE becomes world leader in cryptocurrency adoption
The UAE has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of cryptocurrency across various industries, encouraging its widespread adoption beyond the financial sector, with industry-friendly regulatory policies taking a
Ali Maarrawi Dabbah collects 12,000 vinyl records
A Dubai-based collector named Ali Maarrawi Dabbah has amassed 12,000 vinyl records, compact discs and music memorabilia. His extensive collection spans all genres, from 80s pop to jazz, with rock
Dubai Police Carnival to take place at City Walk
Police supercars, a parade of horses, marching bands and motorcades, and the latest technology in the fight against crime will all be on show to the public at the Dubai
Abu Dhabi to host camel beauty pageant
Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Festival will host the grand finale of the 17th Camel Beauty Contest - the event will take place from 20 January to 8 February 2024. Prizes
Dubai to become the cycling capital of the world
By 2040, Dubai will become the cycling capital of the world: the emirate will have another 1,000km of bicycle lanes and will surpass the recognised cycling centres of Amsterdam and
Dubai launches ‘New Year’ sea ferries
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has offered residents and visitors to the emirate to enjoy New Year's Eve fireworks from aboard water transport: ferries, abra boats (open or covered) or
Two Dubai beaches resume accepting visitors
Dubai has reopened Kite and Nessnass beaches, which were closed this week after reports of oil slicks. Bathers said on social media that oily water was left on their feet
Dubai shows world’s largest Rubik’s cube
Dubai Knowledge Park, a free zone hub with higher education institutions, vocational academies and training centres, has set a Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Rubik's Cube" to celebrate
Emirates Draw announces the biggest cash prize in history
Popular lottery Emirates Draw has announced the draw for the biggest ever cash prize of AED 200 million. This is the biggest cash prize ever drawn in the UAE. The prize
Dubai adds free entertainment to its list
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has published a list of free events and entertainment that await residents and visitors to the emirate during the winter Dubai Shopping Festival. For