DET publishes festive calendar for 2025
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has unveiled a calendar of festivals and sales for 2025. The programme will include 14 major events, including cultural, entertainment and retail events. As you know, the emirate is hosting the Winter Shopping Festival until 12 January 2025. The event
Artistic Swimming World League 2024 took place in Dubai
The final round of the Artistic Swimming World League 2024, organised by Double D Club in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, took place in Dubai this weekend. The event was held at the Hamdan Sports Complex and attracted 250 athletes from 15 countries representing
UAE launches unique tax free system for tourists
The United Arab Emirates has launched the world's first VAT refund system for tourists who made purchases in online shops during their stay in the country. According to the UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA), the system was launched in cooperation with Planet, the authorised operator of
Dubai reports growth in tourist traffic
Between January and October 2024, 14.96 million international travellers visited Dubai, up 8% from the same period last year, the local Department of Economy and Tourism said. During the winter season, Dubai hosts trade festivals, sporting events and continues to be a centre for entertainment and
More than 800 AI technology companies operate in Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said the emirate is at the ‘forefront of technological transformation’ after claiming that more than 800 AI technology companies are doing business in the city. Sheikh
Indian diaspora in UAE reaches 4 million people
The Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates has reached nearly 4 million people, Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said. The diplomat said the UAE, and Dubai in particular, is fast becoming a global financial centre due to
Arab Hope Makers competition launched by the Ruler of Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the fifth Arab Hope Makers competition, which awards a prize of one million dirhams to people who have made humanitarian contributions to