Dubai Verse Cup: world’s first metaverse racing
In line with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, with the aim of making Dubai one of the world's top 10 metaverse economies and a global hub for the
Dubai unveils first female SWAT team
Dubai Police has unveiled the city's first all-female SWAT team. The unit was created as part of an effort to empower women in the United Arab Emirates. Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, expressed pride in the law enforcement agency's female personnel, who have a strong
DUPHAT 2023 concludes with commercial deals
The 28th Dubai International Pharmacy Technology Conference and Exhibition DUPHAT 2023 concluded yesterday in Dubai, generating exceptional interest from pharmaceutical industry stakeholders. During the three-day global event, commercial deals worth over AED 6.12 billion were concluded, an increase of 20% on the previous year. The DUPHAT exhibition, organised by INDEX
GDRFA issues residency via video call
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has simplified the way of applying for residency in the emirate - foreigners living abroad can now contact the authority via video call. The new high-tech service is designed for resident visa procedures. The service can be contacted via
UAE to abolish plastic completely
The United Arab Emirates has imposed a total ban on the use of plastic bags from January 1, 2023, including their import, production and distribution. By 1 January 2026, along with this, the use of plastic utensils such as cups, plates, cutlery, containers and boxes as well as spoons, forks,
DWTC kicks off 2023 with busy programme of events
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) opens the first quarter with an impressive and diverse line-up of conferences and exhibitions. The Dubai Pharmaceutical and Technology Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) opens the calendar of events for 2023. World of Coffee Dubai, the premier coffee exhibition for exhibitors and visitors, will return for
Atlantis The Royal to welcome guests from 10 February
Dubai super-resort Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah has moved up the opening date and will officially start receiving guests on 10 February 2023. Previously, the hotel was scheduled to open in March and could be booked for a minimum of two nights, but now the resort can also be