Sheikh Mohammed funds Dh8.8 million treatment for toddler
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has pledged to cover approximately Dh8.8 million in medical expenses for a
National University of Dubai appoints Victor Van der Chijs as first President
The National University of Dubai (NUD) has appointed internationally recognised higher education leader Victor Van der Chijs as its inaugural President, marking an important step in the development of Dubai’s
How AI is reshaping travel across the Middle East
Artificial intelligence is moving from a travel-industry buzzword into a practical tool that could fundamentally change how people search, book and manage their journeys. For the Middle East, where airlines continue
Sunil Grover performs live in Dubai on August 21
Indian comedian and actor Sunil Grover is performing live in Dubai today, August 21, bringing his signature characters, impersonations and spontaneous humour to the Coca-Cola Arena. The show starts at 8pm,
Why Abu Dhabi won Disney’s first Middle East resort
Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome Disney’s first theme park resort in the Middle East, and a new documentary offers a closer look at why the UAE capital was selected
Pascal Morabito is building a museum without walls in Bali
What if a museum did not need to keep its collection inside one building? That question sits at the centre of Pascal Morabito’s latest project in Bali, where the French artist
From waiter to restaurateur: Sandeep Shetty’s Dubai success story
Sandeep Shetty arrived in Dubai in 2000 unsure whether moving from India had been the right decision. Twenty-six years later, his story looks very different: the entrepreneur now runs 10
MEFCC 2026 expands star lineup with three new guests
Middle East Film & Comic Con is expanding its 2026 celebrity lineup, with Pom Klementieff, Arden Cho and Jacob Romero confirmed as the latest guests heading to Abu Dhabi. The three
Queen Rania shares new photos with twin granddaughters
Queen Rania of Jordan has shared a series of new family photographs featuring her newborn twin granddaughters, Talia and Rania, including one baby who was named in her honour. The twins
OFFLIMITS Abu Dhabi festival cancelled, returns planned for 2027
Abu Dhabi’s highly anticipated OFFLIMITS Music Festival 2026 has been cancelled, ending plans for one of the UAE’s biggest upcoming music events featuring global stars including Shakira, Jonas Brothers and