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The Basma (Imprint) Award serves as a new initiative from Dubai Customs which focuses on innovation management and intellectual property defense practices. This award supports the “Year of Community” objectives of the UAE by fostering talent training and skill building along with innovative thinking. Encouraging Awareness and Creativity The award features two separate divisions which constitute its structure. General public School and university students The program provides essential information to community members about the health risks of fake products with their economic consequences and environmental effects. The participants must create innovative methods to show the value of intellectual property rights.…
Indian nationals seeking entry in the UAE through a visa-on-arrival system now qualify after demonstrating valid residency permits visa or Green Cards from six extra nations including Singapore Japan South Korea Australia New Zealand and Canada. New Eligible Countries (Effective February 13, 2025) Singapore Japan South Korea Australia New Zealand Canada Before this change took place Indian residents could get visa-on-arrival service only when they had residency or visa authorization from the United States, European Union, or the United Kingdom. Why This Matters According to the Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship Customs and Port Security the decision stems from UAE-India…
The core group accounting for successful World Government Summit 2025 delivery presented themselves to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as he serves as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Through his words Sheikh Mohammed recognized their organization’s dedication that made the event globally successful while emphasizing the UAE’s position as one of the leading countries forming future governance structures. The 2023 World Governments Summit brought together international leaders through its ‘Shaping Future Governments’ theme by having 30 heads of state and government presence and 140 delegations and over 80 participating…
Fashion enthusiasts in Dubai need to take note of this news. The peer-to-peer fashion rental service By Rotation launches its operations in the UAE following its success in the British market. The platform allows UAE residents to rent designer clothing for a much smaller cost while achieving sustainable fashion practices. What is By Rotation? Users can utilize the By Rotation platform through its app to share high-end clothing items with each other in a closure known as the “Airbnb of fashion.” Members on this platform can easily borrow fashion pieces for events such as gala dinners or weddings and they…
On February 10, 2025 Dubai will stage its inaugural Young Arab Leaders Forum which functions as a main lead-up event to the World Governments Summit. The event receives patronage from HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum while it gathers more than 200 promising leaders who reside in various parts of the Arab world. Empowering the Next Generation The forum operates as a critical component of the Young Arab Leaders initiative founded twenty years ago by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to enable young talents with necessary capabilities along with networking opportunities and development resources for…
Sharjah is preparing for the launch of the upcoming Sharjah Lights Festival 2025, while 12 areas in the emirate will be turned into different colored lights. Speaking at a press conference in Dubai, Mr. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, the Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority said that the festival will be the 14th edition of the Luminous Light Festival will have theme of ‘Lights Unite Us” with new ideas, technologies and experiences to showcase to visitors. A Dazzling Display Across the Emirate As with previous years, the festival will be a display of arts in which each…
Emaar Properties announced a five-month period of closure for the Dubai Fountain which started in May 2025. Visitors can expect an improved interactive experience at the site through renovated choreography along with upgraded lighting and top-notch sound technology during its renovation period. A Must-Visit Landmark Under Transformation Located at Downtown Dubai beside Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa the Dubai Fountain draws millions of international visitors per year because of its performing water spectacle synchronized to musical scored lights. Emaar as one of the UAE’s biggest property developers announced that the improvement process will enhance both visual and sensory experiences of…
World of Coffee Dubai 2025 is preparing to organize its fourth event between February 10 and 12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre as it welcomes 1,980 exhibiting companies with 131 new participants setting another record. A Global Coffee Hub An expansion of three percent resulted in 1,980 exhibiting companies and 50 percent higher exhibitor numbers and 15 percent more brands taking part in the exhibition. The number of international participants in Dubai’s coffee industry has increased by 75% which shows enhanced global importance of Dubai in the coffee market. A total of 250 international companies along with 78 countries…
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has adopted a brand-new parking system which operates without entry and exit gates to enhance customer comfort. The advanced parking solution employs licence plate recognition to monitor entry and exit movements of vehicles which delivers quick and feeless parking processes. How the System Works The updated parking system operates without parking tickets and requires no fear of ticket loss. After parking, users will receive a payment link through SMS that enables convenient online payment of fees. Automatic deductions through the Parkin wallet system are available for customers who link their accounts to enhance…
Wim Hof and Amy Cuddy presented at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 (SEF 2025) through sessions that featured world-renowned wellness expertise regarding mental and physical resilience in entrepreneurship. Both speakers demonstrated the method of mastering body and mind since achieving mastery in business and life depends on these domains. Wim Hof: Harnessing the Power of the Cold Through his notable title of The Iceman Wim Hof showcased video evidence of his remarkable endurance abilities by swimming through ice and performing mountaineering in summer clothing. Through exposure to cold temperature combined with breathing disciplines and mental concentration Wim Hof demonstrated methods…