Gig tourism gains momentum in UAE
In recent years, gig tourism or ‘event’ tourism has been gaining momentum in the United Arab Emirates. Concerts of popular artists such as Coldplay, Beyonce and Eminem, sporting events and championships, as well as various award ceremonies attract a huge number of foreign tourists to
Dubai to launch rail-free trams
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority will develop a new high-tech autonomous electric transport system to be introduced in eight areas of the emirate. This was commissioned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, Deputy Prime
Dubai unveils Flag Garden
A new grandiose attraction has appeared in Dubai - a garden of 11,600 national flags of the United Arab Emirates, made up of portraits of the founding fathers - Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The Flag Garden was
UAE authorities extend visa amnesty programme
In the United Arab Emirates, the Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced the extension of the visa amnesty programme for another two months, until 31 December 2024. The programme was due to end on October 31, with thousands of foreigners who overstayed
UAE team wins 42 medals at World Championships
The United Arab Emirates national team completed its participation in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Heraklion, Greece, winning a total of 42 medals: 11 gold, 13 silver and 18 bronze. On the final day of the tournament, UAE boys and girls shone in the U18
Dubai authorities approve the largest budget in history
Dubai authorities have approved the emirate's budget for 2025-2027 with record revenues of Dh302 billion and expenditures of Dh272 billion, the largest one in the emirate's history. Dubai's budget was approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the
Surf Abu Dhabi starts receiving guests
The world's largest artificial wave pool Surf Abu Dhabi has begun hosting guests at Hudayriat Island in Abu Dhabi. Experienced athletes from all corners of the world - from Portugal and South Africa to Sri Lanka and Australia - come together to teach and promote