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The 24th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show were inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSS). The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is in charge of organising WETEX & DSS, acting on the orders of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and with the support of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. “At the Forefront of Sustainability” is the exhibition’s theme. This year, WETEX & DSS covers 62,513 square metres and welcomes…
Dubai Duty-Free is on track to meet its goal of US$1.6 billion by the end of the year after recording a 104% increase in sales for the first eight months of 2022. Turnover reached US$1.06 billion. The top five categories—perfumes, liquor, gold, cigarettes & tobacco, and electronics—remain the same. Perfume sales increased by 89% to US$186 million, while liquor sales—which account for 16% of total sales—reached US$168 million. Sales of gold totaled US$106 million, an increase of 181% over the same period last year. Cigarettes and tobacco sales totaled US$98 million, or 9% of total sales, while sales of electronics…
The “Creative Innovation Challenge” was announced by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), which invited local, regional, and international creative entrepreneurs to offer novel solutions that would aid in the preservation of the Emirates tangible and intangible cultural heritage. A group of the best competitors will have the chance to appear on the Dubai Culture platform “North Star Dubai,” the biggest event for start-ups and entrepreneurs in the region, which will be hosted by the Dubai World Trade Center from 17–20 October, in addition to cash prizes for the top three winners. The occasion will take place in conjunction…
With the opening of four new private schools during the 2022–2023 academic year, Dubai’s educational sector is continuing to expand steadily. 7000 additional seats will be available in the new schools, which will offer the British, American, and International Baccalaureate curricula. The number of students enrolled in Dubai’s private schools in April of this year exceeded 300,000, the highest number ever recorded in the city’s history, solidifying its position as a top destination for education. 187 different nationalities are represented among Dubai’s private school students, which is indicative of the city’s rich cultural diversity and thriving educational environment. Additionally, Dubai…
The UAE was chosen as the tournament host due to its world-class sports, hospitality, and tourism infrastructure, as well as its unrivalled ability to successfully organise mega-events. Dubai will host 10 of the 13 Asia Cup matches over the course of 16 days, including the title match on September 11th. The Asia Cup is being hosted for the fourth time in the UAE, which also hosted the title match in the previous edition when India defeated Bangladesh to win the Cup in 2018. The UAE has always been eager to collaborate and work with the rest of the world, and…
The Emirati women’s day is celebrated every year on the 28th of August, is a celebration of women’s empowerment and their role in society in the UAE. This special day honours the many accomplishments of the country’s women and serves as a reminder to the world of the remarkable steps the UAE has taken in support of women’s equality and rights. One of the safest places for women to work is the United Arab Emirates. Women from various communities can find excellent business and career opportunities in the UAE. Many initiatives also offer women a safe and secure environment because…
The Dubai-based DAMAC Group has declared it is looking into investment opportunities in Germany with a potential investment of up to €1 billion. The announcement was made on Hussain Sajwani’s personal Instagram account. The DAMAC Group is well-known for its real estate development in the Middle East and throughout the world and is looking for opportunities in the real estate and technology sectors, and the business is currently fact-finding in Germany to learn more about the market and potentially find cooperative partners. “ Germany is currently in a very interesting period, particularly for future-oriented industries, and the country offers numerous…
The summer phase of the well-known #DubaiDestinations campaign concluded today after two months of highlighting Dubai’s incredible summer getaways and inspiring local and global audiences to learn about the city’s top-rated getaways. The audience response and engagement were at an all-time high The #DubaiDestinations campaign, a project launched by the Dubai Media Council at the request of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, aims to capture and share the spirit of the city as a destination through interactive and engrossing stories about what makes Dubai a genuinely one-of-a-kind place to…
According to the Seventeenth Edition of the Arab Economic Outlook Report (AEOR), published by the Arab Monetary Fund, the expected economic growth rate for the Arab countries will increase to 5.4 percent in 2022 as a result of rising oil prices, an increase in production in Arab oil-exporting countries, and the continuation of reforms that foster growth (AMF). The AEOR highlighted that due to regional and international inflationary pressures, Arab countries are anticipated to experience rather high inflation rates in 2022. The report indicates that the global economy is facing difficulties related to the global supply chains and high commodity…
In the first half of the year, the hub welcomed 27,884,888 passengers, increasing 161.9% from H1 2021. DXB has achieved this milestone. Despite a large capacity loss brought on by the 45-day shutdown of its northern runway in May and June for a significant renovation project. DXB had 14.2 million passengers in the 2nd quarter of the year 2022, a year-over-year increase of 190.6%, continuing its growth recovery for the ninth consecutive quarter since the start of the pandemic. With traffic for the first half reaching 4 million passengers, India remained DXB’s top destination country by passenger numbers. Top city…