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 structured form that is leading to an increase in the real-world use cases for digital currencies, industry experts have
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 and heavy metal dominating the shelves. At 46, Mr Dabbah boasts a collection worth more than €271,000 (just over Dh1
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 Police Carnival. The colourful event will take place from January 4 to 7 at City Walk, where Dubai Police will
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 will be distributed amongst camels of Asahel, Makhahim and Asahel hybrids in six age groups. The festival aims to emphasise
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 Copenhagen in terms of their length. Such ambitions are laid out in the Dubai Cycle City 2040 Masterplan presented
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 water taxis, which will operate in the water area on the night of 1 January 2024. As specified by the
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 and swimming costumes, in addition to having a foul odour, after which red flags were raised over the beaches. Currently,