United Arab Emirates to pay millions for rainy weather
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new AED 5 million grant to scientists and researchers to help increase rainfall in the country. The grant recipients will be announced in
Jaddaf Playscape Commission: open competition to create playpark-as-artwork
The Jaddaf Playscape Commission gives artists, designers and collectives from the UAE and its neighbouring countries the opportunity to propose and create a large-scale, interactive and playful work of public
Dubai nearly regains pre-pandemic tourist traffic
Dubai welcomed 14.36 million foreign visitors in 2022, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels in terms of tourist traffic. By comparison, Dubai received 16.73 million foreign tourists in 2019. According to
Museum of the Future opens new retail store
The Museum of the Future has broadened its retail offerings with a physical shop offering limited-edition and exclusive merchandise, including replicas of some of its most popular exhibits. Offering a glimpse
Dubai Courts launches civil marriage service for non-Muslims
Dubai courts are expecting a surge in demand for civil registration services for non-Muslim foreigners when the new family law comes into effect from February 1, 2023. Expats can get
Dubai taxis to be 100% eco-friendly
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) board of directors has approved a plan to convert Dubai taxis to 100% green (hybrid, electric and hydrogen) by 2027. The move meets the
Medlab Middle East exhibition opens
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Academic Health Corporation, officially opened the four-day Medlab Middle East 2023 exhibition and congress. The largest medical
UAE announces major visa changes
The United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has launched a new smart service allowing foreigners to extend any type of visa issued to
Stories of Nations: Expo City Dubai presents new exposition
Three new exhibitions have been opened to the public in the "Opportunity", "Mobility" and "Sustainability" sectors of the Expo City Dubai pedestrian area under the name "Stories of Nations". Visitors can
Dubai Art Season returns in 2023
Dubai Culture has announced the relaunch of Dubai Art Season in 2023, which will feature a rich programme of art and music events highlighting Dubai's international standing and exceptional cultural