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Watchbox unveils F.P. Journe and De Bethune Retrospective Collection in Dubai

16 Feb 2023

Following the success of the global event series Two Decades of F.P. Journe & De Bethune – A Retrospective Exhibition, WatchBox rolls out the next chapter of its world tour in Dubai from February 15-17, in a dedicated environment at the Four Seasons DIFC. The exhibition honors François-Paul Journe and Denis Flageollet’s contributions to watchmaking in the 21st century with a collection of over 100 important watches on display and available to purchase, and a forum for private... Read More

Dubai Tennis Championships 2023

16 Feb 2023

The most anticipated sporting event in Dubai is back! The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is taking place from 19th February to 4th March at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and will feature a stellar line of players battling it out to win the coveted trophy. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler... Read More

Full line up announced for Elrow Dubai! Who is performing, and when?

14 Feb 2023

The festival, which will take place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February 2023, is set to be one of the biggest events of the year. In recent weeks, the anticipation has grown to astronomical levels, with thousands of tickets already sold! Idris Elba, Sonny Fodera, Armand Van Helden, Wade, Dombresky, Sam Divine, and many more have been announced for Elrow Dubai.

The event, which will be taking place at D3 – Dubai’s Design District, which can accommodate over 10,000 people, elrow... Read More

More UAE residents opting to travel to countries offering visa on arrival

13 Feb 2023

UAE residents are increasingly opting to travel to countries which offer e-visa and visa on arrival, said a senior official of VFS Global. Many countries, such as Azerbaijan, Maldives, Georgia, Armenia and others, offer visa-on-arrival or e-visa services to many UAE residents and nationals.

Outbound travel and tourism from the UAE post-Covid-19 have grown exponentially, reaching closer to the pre-pandemic level.

“There has been an increased demand for countries that offer e-... Read More

Sharjah Light Festival 2023 kicks off at 13 locations across the emirate

10 Feb 2023

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 12th Sharjah Light Festival, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), kicked off tonight (Wednesday, 8 February 2023) and is set to continue until 18 February, covering 13 locations across the Emirate of Sharjah.

The festival launched with an opening ceremony the Authority organised at University City Hall in Sharjah, in the... Read More

The Giving Movement donates 8,000 pieces to earthquake victims

08 Feb 2023

Dubai-based label The Giving Movement is joining the UAE, the movement, and the world in providing aid to the victims of the February 6th earthquake by sending 8,000 pieces of TGM clothing to Turkey for immediate relief. The donations will include clothing essentials as thousands lost their homes in the midst of winter: hoodies, jackets, sweaters joggers, T-shirts, socks, shackets, windbreakers, and more. The package includes pieces of all sizes for women, men, children, and babies.

UAE residents send relief supplies to quake-hit areas in Turkey and Syria

08 Feb 2023

UAE residents have come together in large numbers to send relief items for thoseimpacted by the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

The Turkish Consulate in Dubai along with the Turkish Business Council and Turkish Airlines started a collection drive on Tuesday to send supplies.

Fatma Emrem, President of the Turkish Business Council, said the first collection drivebegan on Tuesday morning and will run till 8pm on Wednesday.

“UAE residents were given an opportunity to... Read More

Thinksmart Hub hosts content creators artists in the Canadian Art Gallery ARTE ARTA

07 Feb 2023

Region’s only content creation hub, Thinksmart Hub hosted special commissions in modern artworks by six aspiring artists belonging to Canada’s ARTE ARTA Gallery. 25 artworks spanning across inspirations ranging from modern minimalism to hyper-technical digital art adorned the walls and enthralled the audiences that visited the event.

Speaking of the event, Founder of Thinksmart Hub Lina Husri said,

“Artists, I feel are rule breakers and unleash their creativity in ways that... Read More

More than 1,500 dead after powerful earthquake strikes near Turkey-Syria border

06 Feb 2023

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,500 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.

On both sides of the border, residents jolted out of sleep by the pre-dawn quake rushed outside on a cold, rainy and snowy winter night, as buildings... Read More

New train being tested on Etihad Rail tracks in Dubai

06 Feb 2023

Residents living in communities around the Al Qudra area, where the Etihad rail tracks run through Dubai, have been able to see the tracks progressing and test runs being conducted on a regular basis. These include those staying in Remraam, Mudon, Mira and Town Square communities.

A futuristic and sleek-looking passenger train was first displayed during the 51st National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi. During the epic celebrations in Abu Dhabi in December last year, the first prototype... Read More