Dubai to take care of motorbike couriers’ rest areas
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority plans to provide new recreational areas for motorbike couriers working for delivery services. The authority has issued a public tender for the project. The rest
Dubai Fashion Week kicks off in d3
The official Dubai Fashion Week, which kicked off last month at a private event with dignitaries, government officials and media covering fashion and culture, is emerging as the region's premier
Sharks fishing banned in UAE
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has imposed a moratorium on commercial fishing of sharks and rays until 30 June 2023. The ban, which comes into effect
‘Arabian Strip’ to be built in the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah promises to build a new 'Arabian Strip' in the style of Las Vegas - it will become home to branded hotels and casinos. Developer Wynn Resorts has
Emirates ranked among world’s top 10 countries for “soft power”
The United Arab Emirates has become one of the world's top 10 countries in terms of "soft power", which measures a country's ability to influence others through persuasion rather than
SpaceOps 2023 kicks off in Dubai
The 17th edition of the International Space Operations Conference (SpaceOps 2023), one of the world's most significant space events, began today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The conference, organised
DFWAC launches childcare villa
The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) opened a new multi-purpose children's villa designed to support the development and strengthen the physical and psychological well-being of children deprived of
Dubai Metro Music Festival to take place from 6-12 March
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Government Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has announced that the third Dubai Metro Music Festival
Supreme Achievement Award 2022 goes to DEWA
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received the Supreme Achievement Award 2022 from the British Safety Council, which is considered the world's most prestigious health, safety and environmental award.
UAE passport named the world’s strongest
The United Arab Emirates passport has been named the world's most powerful passport - up 30 points in the region compared to last year, according to a ranking by offshore