Dubai Marathon to be held at Expo City Dubai
The Dubai Marathon Organising Committee has announced that Expo City Dubai will host the global long distance running event on 12 February 2023. Organised with the support of the Dubai
THE LOOP: Dubai’s climate-controlled thoroughfare
Dubai has announced the construction of a 93-kilometre climate-controlled thoroughfare for walking and cycling called THE LOOP. It is expected to be used by up to 3 million people on
‘Abjed’ initiative aims to enrich Arabic dictionaries
Dubai Culture has announced the launch of the 'Abjed' initiative, which aims to enrich Arabic language dictionaries with a new alternative vocabulary of the most commonly used foreign terms among
Asian Badminton Championship to take place in Expo City
The Dubai Sports Council and the Emirates Badminton Federation have announced the organisation of the Asian Mixed Team Badminton Championships to be held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan
Arabian Adventures relaunches Jeep Adventure Safari for 2023
Arabian Adventures, one of the leading destination management companies, tour operators and safari operators in the UAE, is once again launching an expanded edition of its Jeep Safari adventure itinerary
DIFC Metaverse Platform strengthens Dubai’s status
DIFC announces the launch of ‘DIFC Metaverse Platform’. The DIFC Metaverse Platform is in line with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which aims to add $4 billion to Dubai's GDP, support
10 Megatrends Shaping Our Future in 2023 report
The Dubai Future Foundation has published a report identifying 10 megatrends that will change economic sectors and society in the coming year. The report, titled '10 Megatrends Shaping Our Future in
Global Village reopens after rains
Global Village, Dubai's multicultural park, a popular family attraction, has reopened after a break due to worsening weather conditions and heavy downpours. Park authorities have asked visitors to bring warm
Floating vertical city in Dubai
By 2030, Dubai could be home to a new megaproject - a floating vertical city designed by Italian architectural firm Luca Curci Architects. The zero-energy building was first demonstrated in
Dubai changes rules for residence visas
Dubai authorities are abandoning the practice of affixing residence visas to foreigners' passports. Visas will now be linked to the Emirates ID card. Thus, state authorities will no longer ask