Dubai Mall changes its name
The Dubai Mall has announced a name change after 14 years in operation, announcing the change on social media site TikTok. It is now simply called Dubai Mall - without the article 'The'. Despite the name change, it is still a favourite shopping mall for residents and visitors to Dubai.
Sky Adventures: first paragliding centre in Sharjah
The first licensed paragliding centre in the desert of Sharjah, Sky Adventures, has opened its doors to paragliding enthusiasts. The sports centre is open to both amateurs and professionals. Paragliders take off from Al Faya Mountain over the Mleiha Desert. Sky Adventures offers three activity options: a pairs flight with
Yoka Iizuka Jewelry House and the First Jewish Women’s Congress organize the first-ever “Hanukkah Miracle” gala evening in Dubai
First-ever "Hanukkah Miracle" gala evening was held with the support of Yoka Iizuka Jewelry House and the First Jewish Women's Congress on December 22’th, 2022 in Dubai. The event was attend by prominent international businessmen, famous influencers, public figures and media. More than 250 guests came to the Four
Dubai Cares’ achievements in 2022
Building on its 15 years of leadership in the global sector, Dubai Cares, a civil society organisation formally affiliated to the UN Department of Global Communications (UNDGC), has made significant strides in 2022. The ecosystem approach to transforming education is reflected in Dubai Cares' Global Education Transformation Framework, which was
S’hail app wins iCXA award
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has been named the gold winner of the International Customer Experience Awards (iCXA) 2022 in the Best Digital Transformation category for the S'hail app. The iCXA award, which recognises exceptional customer experience practices, recognised the S'hail app, launched by RTA in 2017 for
Sultan Al Neyadi to go into orbit on 26 February
An astronaut from the United Arab Emirates, Sultan Al Neyadi, will travel to the International Space Station on 26 February 2023. The Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon Endeavour spacecraft are scheduled to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew-6 mission will feature NASA astronauts Steven Bowen and
DBE to host 232 business events in 2022
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city's official convention bureau, part of the Department of Economy and Tourism, said it had won 232 applications to host business events in 2022, almost double the previous year. The events to be held in the coming years will attract an additional 135,000 visitors to