Global Village sets new world record
Global Village Multicultural Park, a popular family attraction for visitors and residents of Dubai, has broken another world record. The world's largest illuminated bird sculpture has been installed in the park. The achievement has already entered the Guinness Book of Records. The sculpture is a steel
Dubai bans disposable bags
A ban on the use of disposable plastic bags has come into effect in Dubai from 1 January 2024. A resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, bans the import and trade
UAE becomes world leader in cryptocurrency adoption
The UAE has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of cryptocurrency across various industries, encouraging its widespread adoption beyond the financial sector, with industry-friendly regulatory policies taking a structured form that is leading to an increase in the real-world use cases for digital
Ali Maarrawi Dabbah collects 12,000 vinyl records
A Dubai-based collector named Ali Maarrawi Dabbah has amassed 12,000 vinyl records, compact discs and music memorabilia. His extensive collection spans all genres, from 80s pop to jazz, with rock and heavy metal dominating the shelves. At 46, Mr Dabbah boasts a collection worth more than
Dubai Police Carnival to take place at City Walk
Police supercars, a parade of horses, marching bands and motorcades, and the latest technology in the fight against crime will all be on show to the public at the Dubai Police Carnival. The colourful event will take place from January 4 to 7 at City Walk,
Abu Dhabi to host camel beauty pageant
Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Festival will host the grand finale of the 17th Camel Beauty Contest - the event will take place from 20 January to 8 February 2024. Prizes will be distributed amongst camels of Asahel, Makhahim and Asahel hybrids in six age groups. The
Dubai to become the cycling capital of the world
By 2040, Dubai will become the cycling capital of the world: the emirate will have another 1,000km of bicycle lanes and will surpass the recognised cycling centres of Amsterdam and Copenhagen in terms of their length. Such ambitions are laid out in the Dubai Cycle