Author: Dubai News Staff
Dubai has introduced Creators HQ, a modern platform to attract 10000 influencers from all over the world as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025 which dwell from the 11 th to the 13 th of January. Nestled in the premises of Emirates Towers, it has been established as a major highlight of the UAE’s plan to develop into a global centre for information and media technology. A World of Content Creators With Voice The launch of the application is timely with the AED 150 million Content Creators Support Fund created by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice…
The 1 Billion Followers Summit is a unique event initiated by the UAE and held from January 11 to 13, 2025, at the main sites of Dubai – Emirates Towers, the business center of Dubai International Financial Center, and the Museum of the Future. This third edition of the summit under the hashtag #Content4Good is expected to define new trends in the content creation market today worth $250 billion, forecasted to gross $440 billion in the coming years. Global Collaboration at Scale The target audience of the summit has been impressive with more than content creators and influencers, 420 speakers,…
Tanja Subotic, (born: June 8, 1982 in Toronto, Canada) founder of Wonders of Wisdom and Go Greek Yogurt, has been recognized as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs for 2024. This honor celebrates her ability to combine creativity and purpose, as well as her role as a storyteller and advocate for personal growth. Through her work, Tanja continues to turn bold ideas into meaningful ventures that inspire change. A Moment of Gratitude Tanja expressed heartfelt gratitude for the honor, emphasizing how much it means to be recognized on such a respected platform. “Being included on this list is incredibly…
The UAE government covers attractive aspects of telecommuting in a recent release and push all organisations in the country to embrace such polices. That is why the white paper entitled ‘Remote Work in the UAE’1 emphasises the advantages of the existence of such work models, including the following: The Pros of Promoting Working Models That Blend the Workplace and Remote Locations The research proposes that, through the integration of well-structured remote work alongside conventional assigned office schedule, there is potential for a very high increase in workforce productivity. Employers raise opportunities for individuals with caregiving commitments, or those restricted to…
Dubai Bling returns for season 3 on January 8, 2025, with a release on Netflix. This popular reality show featuring shocking plots and fabulous parties met with new faces, passionate scandal and rich locations. Dubai Bling season 3—where to watch All the third season episodes will be available on Netflix, and with eight new episodes per week, there should be enough time to discuss all the actions. Viewers will be able to watch true magic based on love, friendships and devotion, exciting discoveries, elegant locations and stunning clashes on the world of Dubai. What’s New in Season 3 Season 3…
The new chief executive of Emirates also launched the Airbus A350 for the first time since the air carrier introduced a new aircraft model in 2008. The A350 for the first time flew on January 3, 2025, with Dubai to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. This is only the start as Kuwait and Bahrain will also receive the A350 from the 8 th January and Emirates expects about 65 of the aircraft, in their fleet in coming years. The A350 is designed for short and medium-haul routes, offering 312 seats across three cabin classes: Twenty-two of these rooms were of the…
UAE aviation industry has had historical accomplishment in setting its new record where Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre had crossed one million air traffic movements in 2024. This greatness was reported by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and place UAE on the cutting edge globally as the country that boasts of its superior aviation, innovation and infrastructure. Obtained on December 22, 2024 with the arrival of Emirates Airlines flight 305 from Shanghai, the record has not only reflects the UAE’s long term vision but also the hard work of its aviation organizations. The Minister of Economy and the Chairman…
Mohamed Alabbar, 68, founder of Emaar Properties and Noon, has combined fearlessness, a gamers’ precision, and passion for an unending game of chess. Rather than most of his peers going for the mechanized approach of gradualist planning, Alabbar feeds on constructing – be it the towering edifices of property business or the new dawn of online trading. He himself has companies across continents, active recently in Madagascar, Tanzania & Croatia to name few that captures his endless appetite for change. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohamed Alabbar محمد العبار (@mohamedalabbar) The Art of “Paranoid…
The economic growth rate of the UAE in the first half of 2024 was significantly impressive mainly due to the non-oil sectors. Using preliminary data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), the country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year amounted to AED 879, 6 billion or $239. 5 billion, a year-on-year growth of 3. 6%. The non-oil GDP constituted AED660 billion or $180 billion in accordance with a continuous growth rate of 4.4%. This reduced the contribution of oil sector to 25%, while that of the non-oil sector to 75%, this was a show of the…
Welcome back to Break The Block, Dubai’s leading dance music festival – happening on Saturday February 1, 2025. The festival which will take place at the spectacular Al Wasl Dome in Expo city is set for a night packed with energetic rhythms, sophisticated luminous show, and city culture experience. Returning to headline is the English DJ Bonobo, who is famous for his blends of Jazz, world music and trip-hop. Popular attractions “Kong” and “Cirrus” can now be enjoyed by fans. Joining Bonobo on the lineup are two standout talents from Los Angeles’ Soulection collective: Dutch R&B musician and producer, JAEL…