Author: Dubai News Staff

The 2024 Edition of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign launched by Brand Dubai was deemed a success as it recorded outstanding reception across the social media platforms and further reinforced Dubai’s position as the leading tourist destination globally. The campaign received more than 20 million views of videos and about 3 thousand posts with content shared in various digital platforms popular among local and foreign audiences. The campaign was initiated under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the event brought out Dubai’s…

Buoyed by the successful completion of its summer preparations, the Abu Dhabi Mobility is now ready to commence another academic year with improvements on school transport safety in the emirate. Measures are geared at ensuring that students transport to and from school is safe and has minimal inconvenience every day and the movement of pedestrians, school transport, other public transport, and other private users within school zones. The initiative prioritizes two key areas: more so, the student awareness and the general improvement of related infrastructures. Abu Dhabi Mobility working with Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, Al Dhafra…

Recently, Dubai’s much loved Princess, HH Sheikha Mahra, penned her gratitude towards her father, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, in a heartfelt letter which touched many a heart. On her Instagram account, Sheikha Mahra took to the platform to voice her appreciation to her father in a very touching message. The princess wrote: ‘Dear Father, Thank you for your support, Thank you for your love, Thank you for marking an era that justifies that there is justice for everyone, My respect and love, Mahra – Princess. ’ Such a message was emotional and described a…

In this context, Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), insisted to underline that humanitarian actions are an inherent part of humaneness – love and empathy. His comments were made on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Day 2024, during which the UAE’s continuing support of the principles of international humanitarian law were outlined under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In thinking of this occasion, Al Humaidan offered a glowing tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who made the visionary move in…

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology became the founding partner of the Centre for Industrial Competences on 16 August 2024 together with the BRICS partners. This is in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) the purpose of which is to improve industrial human capital development within member countries. It was during the 8th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia that this was launched. Sources said the meeting convened officials; industry, trade and technology ministries of the participating countries including the UAE, Russia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran and South Africa. In…

The latest version of the out-of-home advertising regulation has been prepared and released by the RTA in partnership with the Dubai Municipality and the Department of Economy and Tourism. This release infers the emerging care of the RTA into advancing the processes of the government, conversant with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040. It is for this reason that the updated Manual is intended to consolidate the position of Dubai as favorable for business and foreign investment in the OOH advertising market. The Dubai OOH advertising sector is growing, thanks to the firm base on which the companies and investors interested…

Let the countdown begin – Scottish DJ Calvin Harris will perform this year in the city as part of his latest world tour. He will be performing on the 26th of October at the recently launched Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience in Dubai Marina. It is an event that has been awaited eagerly and it is Ushuaïa’s Dubai Harbour’s opening and Calvin Harris will be opening for it. The performer of such hits as “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Miracle”, Calum Scott has been conquering the world stage for more than ten years and, therefore, the show cannot be bad.…

The UAE government has implemented new tough measures to try and protect workers’ rights with monetary penalties of as much as one million Dh for organisations and employers who break labour laws. This is a drive under the larger campaign of enshrinement of fair treatment of all workers as provided under the law. According to a new federal decree, that was recently released, the UAE will fine employers, for actions like; hiring children, hiring workers without permits and moving people to the country with the intention of giving them work only to exploit them. The decree also aims at firms…

An Emirates training aircraft was involved in an incident at the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai this Friday. The incident was published by the media in regard to a Cirrus SR22 training plane with no casualties recorded. An official from the Emirates Flight Training Academy acknowledged the event on August 9, admitting that a probe is ongoing. Still, the details of the event that took place have not been released to the public other than the police report above. The academy is in full compliance with the authorities as the case probe continues. Emirates Flight Training Academy begun in…

Extent of safety: Recently the city of Abu Dhabi has emerged to be the safest city globally according to the 2024 Global Liveability index done by the economist intelligent unit. The UAE capital, together with Dubai remains among the most liveable city in the Middle East and Africa, with marked progress in the sphere of healthcare and education. When comparing the results achieved worldwide, it was determined that the safest city in the world is Abu Dhabi, the Safety Index of which amounts to 88. 2 points. Further, on the Crime Index the city achieved the minimum – 11,8 points…