Emirates ranked among world’s top 10 countries for “soft power”
The United Arab Emirates has become one of the world's top 10 countries in terms of "soft power", which measures a country's ability to influence others through persuasion rather than coercion, according to the annual Global Soft Power Index ranking. The United States, the United Kingdom and Germany retained the
SpaceOps 2023 kicks off in Dubai
The 17th edition of the International Space Operations Conference (SpaceOps 2023), one of the world's most significant space events, began today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The conference, organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the International Committee on Technical Data Exchange for Space Operations
DFWAC launches childcare villa
The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) opened a new multi-purpose children's villa designed to support the development and strengthen the physical and psychological well-being of children deprived of parental care. The new facility was opened as part of the Foundation's ongoing efforts to provide a safe and secure
Emirates Robotics Competition takes place in Dubai
Dubai Future Labs (DFL), an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Khalifa University (KU), today announced the winners of the first edition of the Emirates Robotics Competition. Fifty-two teams representing 17 local and international universities registered for the competition.
Dubai Metro Music Festival to take place from 6-12 March
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Government Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has announced that the third Dubai Metro Music Festival will take place from March 6-12. Reflecting the cosmopolitan spirit and creative energy of Dubai, the week-long celebration of world
Supreme Achievement Award 2022 goes to DEWA
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received the Supreme Achievement Award 2022 from the British Safety Council, which is considered the world's most prestigious health, safety and environmental award. This award was given in recognition of DEWA winning the Globe of Honour for environmental protection and the Sword
UAE passport named the world’s strongest
The United Arab Emirates passport has been named the world's most powerful passport - up 30 points in the region compared to last year, according to a ranking by offshore consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist. The Emirati passport ranked 35th in 2022, visa-free entry to 181 countries worldwide, no income taxes