Gender balance is UAE national priority
The UAE leadership continues to uphold gender balance as a national priority. Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC) confirmed that the UAE continues to make significant progress and prosperity in various sectors as well as actively contribute
Hatta faces bright changes
The Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta has implemented a number of key projects aimed at enhancing residents' well-being and creating a unique visitor experience. Current projects include cycling and mountain bike lanes, solutions to optimise traffic and mobility, a programme to support local farmers and create business
UAE visa rules change causes surge in demand for tickets to neighbouring countries
Changes to the United Arab Emirates' visitor visa rules have caused a surge in demand for tickets to neighbouring countries - both by plane and by bus. Under the new rules, it is necessary to fly out of the UAE to renew visas. Travel agency representatives said air carriers had
Dubai Tourism Summit launched by DET
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the launch of the annual Dubai Tourism Summit, a first-of-its-kind tourism forum in the region that will lay the foundation for a world-class domestic thought leadership programme designed to stimulate the city's resurgent tourism industry and support regional and
Emirates launches 30 lounges
Passengers can look forward to an exceptionally comfortable experience during the upcoming peak period as more than 30 Emirates Lounges around the world are back in full operation. The newly-opened Emirates Lounge, located in Concourse C, next to Gate C09, is a dedicated 1,308 square metre space with a capacity
First kosher supermarket opens in Dubai
Dubai has opened its first kosher supermarket, with 130 square metres of space selling products imported from Israel, Europe and the United States, Rabbi Levi Duchman said. More than 100 members of the Jewish community gathered for the opening ceremony. Rimon is the first kosher supermarket in the Gulf region.
Dubai Shopping Festival starts today
Dubai Shopping Festival returns with the very best the city has to offer, including unrivalled offerings, a kaleidoscope of entertainment, mouth-watering food and mega prizes. The 28th edition of the world's longest-running retail festival will begin on 15 December 2022 and run for 46 days until 29 January 2023. For