Dubai to host first Metaverse Assembly
The first major Metaverse event will take place in Dubai in September 2022, bringing together over 300 industry experts to discuss the potential of new digital spaces. The Metaverse Assembly has been announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of
Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Dubai Fountain named the most beautiful in the world
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Dubai Fountain have been named among the 20 most beautiful sights in the world by Kuoni, a travel company that analysed thousands of reviews on online portal TripAdvisor. The famous mosque was ranked eighth and the light and music
MBRSC joins global space consortium
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has officially joined the Space Climate Observatory International (SCO), a global consortium of space agencies and organisations led by the National Space Studies Centre (CNES), which aims to coordinate global efforts to accurately monitor climate change impacts. By joining
Downtown Design returns to Dubai in November
Downtown Design, the region's leading industry event, will once again take place in Dubai from 9 to 12 November 2022. For nine years, the exhibition has attracted the most fashionable designers and buyers from the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Its audience is growing and
World’s largest hydroponic farm opened in Dubai.
The world's largest hydroponic farm has opened in Dubai, capable of producing more than 1 million kg of leafy greens per year. The Bustanica facility covers an area of 30,000 square metres and uses 95% less water than standard farming operations. The farm is part of
Dubai to create more than 40,000 virtual workplaces
Dubai will create 40,000 virtual jobs in the next five years as part of a new Dubai Metaverse Strategy announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Emirate's Executive Council. The number of companies involved in the development
UAE President announces creation of a fund to support development of space sector
The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has announced the establishment of a AED 3 billion (around US$ 817 million) fund to support space sector development. The fund will support new pioneering space exploration programmes and research. The