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Despite the large purse on offer, a number of players have opted out of this week’s Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship

When Andree Deissenberg joined Crazy Horse Paris, it was on a rescue mission, and it wasn't an overnight project. Of the 20 years she has now spent with the legendary cabaret, 15 have been devoted to bringing it up to date. “Crazy Horse was a diamond, but it was covered in dust,” says the chief creative and brand officer. Founded in 1951 by French artist and

Dubai announced its "National Month" celebrations as it prepares a month-long programme to celebrate the country's heritage, culminating in the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad. Running from November 3 to December 2, it brings together government, semi-government and private-sector organisations to celebrate the country's national identity and achievements. Brand Du

Dubai will use cameras and smart sensors to track the speed, location and driving behaviour of delivery motorcycle riders under a new monitoring system introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The initiative will help identify dangerous riding practices, improve compliance with traffic rules and make the emirate's roads safer, the RTA said. The

Workers in Dubai can now swap traditional office surroundings for greenery and lake views, thanks to the Work from Park initiative, which lets people work in a public park for Dh50 a day. Announced earlier this year, Al Barsha Pond Park was designated as the “first flagship destination” for the project. Launched by Dubai Municipality in collaboration with Le

Dubai is making it easier for international travellers to visit the emirate and introducing incentives to encourage them to return in a drive to strengthen its position as a leading global tourism and business destination. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Sunday announced a strategy that inc

Jake Paul will fight French mixed martial artist Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve as the American makes his comeback after a year out. Paul, 29, will be favoured to make a successful return to the ring when he faces Doumbe, a decorated kickboxer, in an eight-round cruiserweight boxing contest at Coca-Cola Arena on December 24. Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) has n

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , Adnoc signs an agreement with OpenAI and G42 to become the first energy company to deploy OpenAI’s Frontier technology across its operations. The deal is among four agreements signed between Abu Dhabi entities and OpenAI, including an initiative to make government policies and regulations readable by AI systems. O

Neuf responsables du cabinet Hélin International, trois avocats et un expert-comptable français sont jugés à partir de lundi à Paris. Ils sont accusés d’avoir méthodiquement aidé plus de 300 contribuables français à frauder le fisc pendant des années grâce à des montages sophistiqués.

More than 41,000 cyclists took to the streets of Dubai on Sunday morning as Dubai Ride recorded its highest participation yet. The seventh edition of the annual community cycling event attracted 41,836 participants, according to Dubai Media Office, surpassing last year's record of 40,327. The event, presented by DP World, saw Sheikh Zayed Road transformed in

Dubai has unveiled an ambitious masterplan for a sprawling research hub which is primed to drive future progress across artificial intelligence , advanced technology and health care and help “transform knowledge into new economic and development opportunities”. Nad Zabeel, heralded as the emirate's future research, development and innovation campus, is set t

Dubai authorities have paved the way for the development of residential buildings of up to eight floors in the predominantly low-rise Al Satwa neighbourhood under updated planning regulations intended to spur investment and remove barriers to growth. Dubai Municipality announced rule changes on Sunday to allow for a “more flexible planning framework” which s

A senior Dubai Police officer has warned of the dangers of driving with expired vehicle registration – after the force revealed it issued nearly 50,000 fines to rule-breaking motorists in the first 10 months of the year. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, director of the traffic department at Dubai Police , stressed the heightened risks of travelling in vehi

Dubai on Sunday launched what is being hailed as the world's first tourism loyalty programme of its kind to reward travellers making repeat visits to the emirate under a major drive to further strengthen its status as a world-leading leisure and business destination. The strategy, unveiled by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Mi

The international arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed an agreement with China's Shanghai Electric to explore energy and water investments in global markets, as the emirate seeks to expand its footprint in the international utilities sector. The deal covers potential projects in solar and wind energy, battery storage, desalination,

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a nicely timed company announcement for Halloween. Dubai-based indie director and writer Faisal Hashmi has officially launched genre-focused production company Spine Drop Pictures and unveiled its inaugural slate of three horror features. Hashmi has won fans over his 15-year career with a collection of 10 contained, high-concept genre short

Pengunjung melukis di sebuah studio seni di Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, Uni Emirat Arab, Sabtu (17/10/2026). Bekas kawasan ...

There’s a scene in season two of the comedy 30 Rock when the main character, Liz Lemon, is asked out on a date. “So, I’ll pick you up around 10?” her would-be suitor asks. To which she responds: “At night?!” I admit to channelling Lemon’s incredulity when I was invited to the opening night of Venus , the new show at The Theatre Dubai, with the performance st

Dubai Police have arrested a six-member gang accused of swindling someone out of Dh2.6 million ($707,964) in a cryptocurrency scam involving an unlicensed exchange. The suspects allegedly persuaded the victim to enter a cryptocurrency trading deal before seizing Dh2 million in cash and Dh600,000 in virtual assets. Officers from the Criminal Investigation Dep

The extended cancellations are due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, said Singapore Airlines. 

Construction has begun on two new pedestrian bridges on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai . The bridges are to be built near the Shoreline and Golden Mile buildings, the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority said. The work is part of a "package of traffic improvement projects being implemented through the partnership to enhance pedestrian safety, improve traffic

In his latest social media video, titled How to Enjoy Dubai the Gstaad Guy Way , the satirical character The Gstaad Guy offers his own take on the city, from helicopter rides over the Palm Jumeirah to nightclub visits and leisurely strolls through shopping malls. The video, created in partnership with Visa, sees the character, whose fictional name is Constan

Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 10th edition on October 31, inviting citizens, residents and visitors to complete 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days. Running until November 29, the annual initiative features activities across the city, from free fitness classes and community runs to cycling, paddleboarding and yoga. Whether you're a regular

A Dubai resident has opened up about his struggles with an incurable muscle weakening disease and how he always chose a “powerful breath of life”. Indian Sharan Budhrani, 36, tells of living with muscular dystrophy, using a wheelchair since the age of 16 and refusing to allow negative thoughts that “cripple me more than my body ever could” in a book to be re

When Patrick Stewart visited the Dubai International Film Festival in December 2017, he had spent three decades playing two of his best-known roles: Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. But his acting career stretched much further back, beginning on the British stage in the 1950s before ta

American Jake Paul to headline Christmas Eve boxing event in Dubai, with his opponent yet to be announced.

Dubai Police have warned motorists against driving when tired after a lorry crashed into a motorway barrier, with its driver reportedly falling asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred on Emirates Road (E611) after a flyover towards Abu Dhabi. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which struck a metal safety barrier before coming to a stop off the road.

Jake Paul maakt op Kerstavond zijn boksrentree in Dubai. Dat is bijna een jaar nadat de 29-jarige bokser zijn kaak had gebroken in een gevecht tegen Anthony Joshua.

Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring almost one year to the date after he suffered a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.

Jake Paul has announced he will make his return to the ring in Dubai on Christmas Eve. Paul has not fought since suffering a double jaw fracture in a knockout defeat to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in December 2025. The American required surgery and had titanium plates and screws inserted into his face, raising serious doubts as to whether he w

President Sheikh Mohamed has delivered a heartfelt message of support to hero flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar and his courageous crew, telling them they will always be part of the “UAE family”. Sheikh Mohamed warmly embraced the Indian aviator and inquired about his recovery in a good-humoured exchange during an event held in Abu Dhabi, in which he joking

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/cf44a8b.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Der Pilot hatte unter Einsatz seines Lebens den Co-Piloten daran gehindert, das Flugzeug abstürzen zu lassen.

Dubai's Aquaventure World has retained its position as the world's second most visited water park, attracting two million guests in 2025, according to a new international report. The Atlantis, The Palm venue was beaten only by Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou, China, which welcomed 2.56 million visitors, according to the 2025 TEA Global Experience Index , r

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Doctors in Dubai have removed a 2cm fish bone lodged in the airway of a Sharjah resident suffering from a persistent cough, congestion and breathing difficulties. For nearly two months, the milkfish bone caused problems for unsuspecting Unnikrishnan Sivaraman, a 60-year-old Indian expatriate. Mr Sivaraman experienced “significant nausea” and bloodstained vom

Old passports, faded photographs, travel permits and vintage televisions fill the rooms of Shaukat Ali Rana's Dubai home, offering a glimpse of life in the UAE before the country's rapid transformation. When Shaukat Rana arrived in what is now the UAE as a young boy in 1968, Dubai was very different. Roads were scarce, travel between emirates required permit

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of Emirates airline, has been honoured with the Dubai-it Award for transforming the aviation sector and elevating the global status of the emirate's two airlines. Making the announcement on X, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed , Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said the award

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has fined the Middle East unit of Moody's Investors Service $585,825 (Dh2.15 million) for failing to safeguard confidential information over more than two years. Moody's Investors Service Middle East Limited (Mismel) breached regulations governing credit rating agencies with seven incidents of inadvertent data disclosur

What began in 2017 as an initiative encouraging Dubai residents to exercise for 30 minutes a day over 30 days has grown into one of the emirate's largest annual community events. Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 10th iteration from October 31 to November 29, bringing thousands of free activities and fitness experiences across the emirate. Under this y

The incident occurred on September 30 aboard the Dubai flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 170 people on board

The medals were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims victory in the country's election, although neither his bloc nor the opposition has secured a parliamentary majority. About 600,000 absentee ballots are still to be counted. Meanwhile, Jordan and Syria agree to form a joint security committee to examine Jordanian ai

Capella Hotels and Resorts is often ranked among the best in the world, and the group is set to make its UAE debut with Capella Dubai in 2030. The ultra-luxury resort will form part of Dubai Peninsula, a new destination on the Jumeirah coastline, which will also house debut Dubai properties from Aman and Rosewood Hotels. Shahab Lutfi, chairman of Dubai devel

President Sheikh Mohamed conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew of flydubai flight 1073 and commended their bravery during the mid-air emergency on September 30, which ensured the safety of passengers. Sheikh Mohamed received the crew at a council attended by senior members of the UAE's leadership, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice

Dubai has approved a plan to transform 48 urban centres, which is expected to boost property values in the areas by Dh20 billion ($5.45 billion) by 2040. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday, which approved three policies. The council a

Dubai has approved a plan to transform 48 urban centres, which is expected to boost property values in the areas by Dh20 billion ($5.45 billion) by 2040. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday, which approved three policies. The council a

Dubai AI Festival 2026 dibuka pada Senin (26/10), dengan lebih dari 100 perusahaan China yang berpartisipasi, menurut ...

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Dubai Investments , a Dubai-listed conglomerate, is seeking to raise Dh2 billion ($543 million) from the 20 per cent sale of its subsidiary DIP Holding in the UAE’s first initial public offering this year. DIP Holding is selling 1.74 billion shares in the Dh1.10 to Dh1.15 per share range, implying a market capitalisation at listing of between Dh9.5 billion a

A motoring enthusiast is set to stand out in traffic after snapping up a distinctive CC44 vehicle number plate for Dh6.7 million ($1.8 million) at a lucrative auction in Dubai. The major sale to the unnamed bidder proved to be the biggest of the night, as 60 rare number plates went under the hammer at an event held by the Roads and Transport Authority at Hil

KLM vliegt de hele winter niet meer op Dubai, de grootste stad van de Arabische Emiraten. Dit is besloten omdat de situatie in het Midden-Oosten op dit moment onvoorspelbaar is, zegt een woordvoerder. Om dezelfde reden zijn de vluchten op de luchthavens van Dammam en Riyad in Saudi-Arabië opgeschort tot 27 november. Na de Amerikaanse en Israëlische aanvallen

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced new targets for the emirate's artificial intelligence ambitions. Sheikh Hamdan attended the opening of the two-day Dubai AI Festival on Monday, where he reviewed plans for the new headquarters of the Dubai Artificial Intelligence Campus. He approve

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has fined Gary Joseph Peters $210,000 (Dh771,330) for providing false, misleading and deceptive information to the regulator and failing to produce documents. Mr Peters worked for a DFSA-authorised firm from November 2020 to June 2022. His employment agreement described him as the chief operating officer, while he was a

Dubai has unveiled plans to reduce food waste by collecting and distributing excess food from wedding celebrations to beneficiaries. The UAE Food Bank and Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) have signed an agreement and laid the groundwork to safely collect, transport and distribute surplus food. The partnership expands the initiative's community i

Een Oegandese vrouw die het hoopt te maken tussen de rich and famous in Dubai, maar daar om het leven komt. Een mensenhandelaar die vrouwen tot walgelijke seksuele handelingen dwingt. En een heleboel fake news op sociale media. Dat zijn de ingrediënten van 'Death in Dubai', de BBC-podcast die de prestigieuze Prix Europa-award binnenhaalde in de categorie 'au

US technology company Scale AI announced on Monday that it has established a UAE office at the Dubai International Financial Centre . Scale AI , founded in 2016, is valued at $29 billion and has more than 1,000 employees. The official announcement that it is to have a presence in the UAE was made at a signing ceremony during the Dubai AI Festival. Trevor Tho

Dubai will partially close a stretch on one of the emirate's main motorways during peak hours this week, to enable tests of self-driving taxis to be carried out. Vehicles will be barred from using three lanes on Emirates Road, also known as E611, opposite Al Maktoum International Airport, the Roads and Transport Authority said. The rules will apply between 9

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean entertainment technology startup Galaxy ...