Dubai World Cup kicks off tomorrow
The 27th Dubai World Cup, to be held on Saturday 25 March, is an unrivalled competition of talent in the sport, with 129 horses from 13 countries competing. A total of 78 international and 51 Emirati horses, including horses from the famous Godolphin stable, will
Dubai to build helicopter airfield for VIPs
Dubai has announced the start of construction of a private heliport where the city's super-rich residents and visitors will be able to park their vehicles. The helicopter park will take its place next to the private aviation terminal, on an area of 42,800 square metres. It
DMCC introduces gold and silver bullion coins
DMCC has unveiled prototypes of a new series of gold and silver bullion coins commemorating the UAE's achievements over the past 50 years. The coins will be available for purchase after Ramadan. Announced at the 2022 Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC), the coins are the result
Taxi passengers in Dubai to switch to online booking
The practice of stopping taxi cars on the streets may become a thing of the past in Dubai. For instance, the Emirate's Roads and Transport Authority aims to move the taxi-calling service online. According to the authority's plans, 80% of all bookings should be made
UAE welcomes Ramadan
Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, has begun in the United Arab Emirates. This year, it is expected to last 29 days, during which Muslims will keep a religious fast from sunrise to sunset. The average duration of the religious fast in the UAE
Sultan AlNeyadi answers questions about his mission
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre's "A Call with Space" event at the Dubai Opera House drew some 2,000 people to talk to Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, who was broadcasting live from the International Space Station (ISS). The astronaut, who made history with the longest
Dubai Breeze-Up Sale at Meydan Racecourse
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the second Dubai Breeze-Up Sale held at Meydan Racecourse. The Dubai Breeze-Up Sale 2023, organised by the Dubai Racing Club in collaboration with leading auction