Author: Olga Gafurova

President Vladimir Putin arrived in India early Friday for a three-day visit to attend the BRICS leaders’ summit and strengthen strategic ties with New Delhi. On Friday afternoon, Putin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks focused on trade and energy. Indian media, citing sources familiar with the talks, reported that the two… Untitled

The Downtown Dubai cultural landmark marks its 10th anniversary with an ambitious 2026–27 season spanning opera, ballet, Arabic music, comedy and major international performances. For a decade, Dubai Opera has been at the centre of the city’s cultural life, bringing audiences opera, ballet, concerts, theatre and comedy. Now, as the Downtown Dubai landmark celebrates its… Untitled

The Hoxton Dubai Media City will mark the brand’s first hotel in the UAE and its Middle East debut, while introducing The Hoxton’s first-ever wellness club. Ennismore, the lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Select Group, has announced the signing of The Hoxton, Dubai Media City. The new property will bring The Hoxton’s distinctive open-house… Untitled

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled his new book The Messages, a collection of personal letters and reflections drawn from nearly six decades of public service. The book is the second part of Lessons from Life, Sheikh Mohammed’s 2025… Untitled

Cyberattacks against the UAE have surged from a baseline of 200,000 to 300,000 a day to more than 800,000 during recent regional conflict Smart home devices, CCTV systems, smartphones and even robotic vacuum cleaners have been drawn into a surge of cyberattacks against the UAE, with criminals using compromised Internet of Things (IoT) devices to… Untitled

In June 2026, Dubai effectively turned its own approach to development into a new verb. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai-it initiative to pass on to future generations a philosophy of work built around achieving exceptional results in… Untitled

The UAE Cabinet has approved the expansion of an artificial intelligence curriculum to all public and private schools across the country, as part of efforts to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven future. The decision was announced following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of… Untitled

The UAE иусфьу home to 59 billionaires with a combined fortune of $201 billion in 2025, placing the country among the world’s top 15 billionaire markets, according to Altrata’s Billionaire Census 2026. The number of billionaires in the UAE fell 1.9 per cent year on year, while their combined wealth remained at $201 billion. The… Untitled

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open its doors on 11 December 2026, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s cultural journey and further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global destination for arts and culture. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern… Untitled