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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…
The Select Group from Dubai buys the Radisson Blu Hotel in the Media City for over AED 200m ($54.5m), which makes it the highest price deal of a hotel in the Media Free Zone. The transaction being one achieved through Knight Frank MENA reflects the increasing potential of hospitality sector of Dubai to attract investors. It is the ninth hospitality transaction Knight Frank has closed in Dubai in the last 18 months, thus solidifying Dubai’s standing as a primary location for investors in the hospitality industry. Select Group aims at applying full refurbishment of the property targeting to transform the…
People who reside near Etihad Rail network stations should anticipate their rental costs to increase before the network officially commences operation. According to real estate experts property values in main areas will rise before the launch of high-speed rail services takes place. The Dubai-Abu Dhabi railway project developed by Etihad Rail aims to substitute 700 cars with a single transportation system to move 400 passengers during its 30-minute journey. Moving at 350 km/h along its journey the project ties together the locations consisting of Al Jaddaf and Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai and continues to Reem Island and Saadiyat…
The Sikka Art and Design Festival launches this weekend as part of the ongoing Dubai Art Season The Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood hosts the Sikka Art and Design Festival between January 31 and February 9 which features Emirati and resident artists while presenting diverse art forms through workshops and conversations alongside music and live performances. Under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy the festival delivers a comprehensive lineup that combines 450 workshops with 100 live performances alongside 13 theatrical shows and six orchestral concerts. The Firdaus Orchestra led by A.R. Rahman performs alongside the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra and the…
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2025 starts its program today on January 29 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Approved by Emirates Airline organization, this Festival of Literature extends through February 3 to present six action-filled days featuring renowned authors along with intellectuals who engage world class writers and storytellers in diverse formats of public dialogue. The 2025 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature showcases this year’s top authors who include Abraham Verghese, Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, Emmy Award-winning Hala Gorani and Booker nominee Chigozie Obioma. Fans of popular fiction will find excitement meeting Jeff Kinney who authored Diary of…