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The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair maintains its 34th edition as it unfolds until May 5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The main theme this year focuses on “Knowledge Illuminates Our Community” to emphasize reading as a uniting force that spreads power among individuals while creating links and encouraging inspiration. Thousands of visitors together with industry professionals from the worldwide community join the fair during the week to celebrate literature while sharing creative ideas and intellectual perspectives. ADIBF establishes itself as a significant international literary event which uses diverse programming events to encourage reading while sharing knowledge. The…
Al Maktoum International Airport known as DWC plans to achieve status as one of the globe’s largest airports through its construction of an underground train system that enhances both speed and operational efficiency. Through a presentation at Arabian Travel Market 2025 Paul Griffiths revealed the information as Dubai Airports CEO. Passengers will be able to complete the underground train journey in twenty minutes according to the information shared by Paul Griffiths. According to Griffiths the expansive site requires 20-minute traveling time because we need to build an efficient and competitive system. The final underground system design will provide seated train…
The city of Dubai undergoes continuous changes so people who live there and visit should keep track of the five essential updates coming in May 2025. The following five major changes are taking place throughout Dubai during this current month. 1. Global Village Season Ends Summer closures began for the popular Dubai attraction Global Village in its 29th season. The multicultural destination which provides global food entertainment shopping space will close Season 29 on Sunday, May 11. The establishment functions every day from 4pm through midnight during weekdays while extending its operating hours to 1am on weekends. Visitors should take…
The United Arab Emirates plans to introduce a new stablecoin which will be supported by Dirham currency to simplify digital payment processes and enhance their security status. FAB will issue the stablecoin which IHC, ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced under full regulation from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE subject to approval. This Dirham-supporting stablecoin serves as an everyday transaction solution for all groups within the UAE society including citizens and business entities and institutions. The new Dirham-backed stablecoin will strengthen the widespread adoption of AI technology and machine-to-machine payments plus other digital solutions. The introduction…
Among the new services, intercity bus route E308 connecting Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah is to start from 2 May 2025. The cost per a single ride will be AED 12, thus enabling consumers to easily commute between the two emirates conveniently and at reasonable cost. Abdul Wahab Numan Al-Mutawa, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said this was part of a major plan by the RTA to increase the number of bus routes in Dubai besides improving connectivity to other transit systems such as metro, tram, and…
The city of Dubai received Nad Al Sheba Mall as its novel shopping and lifestyle center during its official opening ceremony which expanded Dubai’s evolving retail sector. Nad Al Sheba Mall has a total area of 500,000 square feet to serve more than one hundred retail establishments and dining options alongside wellness facilities and entertainment areas and fitness centers and healthcare clinics. Dubai Holding Asset Management operates Nad Al Sheba Mall as part of their expanding platform of destinations that includes Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta, Dragon Mart, The Outlet Village and the lifestyle areas Bluewaters, JBR and West Beach. The…
The upcoming trials in Dubai will deploy 50 self-driving taxis because the city intends to operate a large-scale autonomous ride-hailing service by 2026. RTA collaborates with Apollo Go to launch the initiative which represents Baidu’s first international business expansion after China and Hong Kong. RT6 model vehicles from Apollo Go function as the topmost version within the autonomous taxi fleet. Forty various sensors together with detectors work alongside these vehicles to achieve top safety and automatic operational standards. Baidu will launch the data testing phase this year while planning to build a fleet of 1,000 vehicles that depends on service…
Air Arabia passengers can presently experience the well-known viral organic milk Meliha from Sharjah which provides health advantages. Air Arabia has teamed up with Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (EKTIFA) to introduce the highly desired milk product onboard starting April 1 with Meliha kid’s flavored option first. The airline embarked on its initial move into organic cuisine with flights for its passengers to access nutritious dining options during flight. Air Arabia implements a wider scope by preparing to introduce organic milk and chicken as well as honey to its flight menu based on farming production constraints. Meliha milk established…
The Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster of Abu Dhabi revealed its transformative plan to establish the city as a worldwide life sciences hub. HELM stands as an initiative of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week which projects the creation of $25.6 billion (AED94bn) in GDP growth and $11.5 billion (AED42bn) of investments and 30,000 highly valuable healthcare positions by 2045. The HELM cluster operates under joint governance of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Abu Dhabi Investment Office together with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi to advance innovation across biotechnology, MedTech and AI diagnostics and pharmaceutical and…
Indian fashion junkie Ananya Panday had etched her name in the global fashion history by becoming the first ever Indian brand ambassador of legendary French luxury brand Chanel. Announced on April 16, 2025, it marks the 26-year old Bollywood actress as a force to be reckoned with not only for her glamorous looks but also for her voice of the new generation. Taking to Instagram, the Kesari Chapter 2 star shared an Instagram photo dump of her journey with Chanel and wrote: ‘Beyond grateful, and excited for this journey, with @chanelofficial. First ever brand ambassador of and from India. Dreams…