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Middle East makes mark in Global Soft Power Index
TRENDS Infographics explores prominent Arab nations in the latest Global Soft Power Index, with the UAE leading the way by entering the top 10, a first for the Middle East.
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Expo 2020 likely to add $42bn to UAE’s economy by 2042: Report
The pre-event phase contributed around one-quarter of GVA, the event itself added almost 13%, while the lion’s share of benefits (62%) will be felt in the legacy phase. The sectors adding most to GVA are events organization and business services ($20.6bn), construction ($8.7bn) and restaurants and hotels ($6.3bn). -
UAE economy maintains momentum in 2022: OPEC
The report cited recent economic indicators suggesting strong growth has been maintained in most activities. -
Airfares increase as demand soars for flights to UAE
Demand for air tickets to destinations outside the UAE also surged in June and July, even as the travel costs grew sharply due to the rising oil prices and global inflation. -
Dubai’s high-end luxury real estate market prospers
The emirate’s upper market real estate sector is not something just anyone can develop. It requires large investments and a full-fledged team who can deliver a quality 360 solution to buyers. It is a profitable sector with growing opportunities for those able to enter the industry, Comerford highlights. -
Expo City Dubai to open on 1 Oct, will house HQ of DP World
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the Expo site will be transformed into Expo City Dubai, which will be home to a new museum, an exhibition center and free of single-use plastic. -
Greece’s Ionian Islands eye UAE to woo tourists
Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Mayor of Greece's Ionian Islands, explains how an enhanced cultural and tourism ties with UAE will be mutually beneficial for both countries. -
76.5% of firms in Dubai recorded growth during Expo 2020: Report
Dubai Chamber of Commerce facilitated 1,500 bilateral business meetings between UAE investors and their global counterparts, and received 1,746 visiting delegations from over 60 countries during the mega event, which were joined by 3,350 government and business leaders. Seven new economic and professional bodies were licensed by the Dubai Association... -
Dubai turns Expo into 6-month diplomatic gala
Amid a global pandemic, Dubai strategically turned a business and culture event into a public diplomacy spectacle unmatched in history. -
UAE, Jordan discuss accelerating investments post-Expo 2020
At the meeting, the two sides called for intensifying visits by trade delegations from both countries and increasing the number of conferences. -
Dubai Expo draws to a scintillating close
Dubai ended Expo 2020 with a colorful closing ceremony punctuated by fireworks as the UAE leadership vows to 'continue to Connect Minds and Create the Future'. -
Dubai summit highlights future to governments
This year’s summit has brought together 190 countries, over 500 speakers, and 4,000 participants worldwide to discuss the future of governments. -
Saudi Arabia wins Best Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
The pavilion of Saudi Arabia in Expo 2020 Dubai has been awarded Best Pavilion by EXHIBITOR magazine. -
Pakistan’s Fatima Group inks $1billion deals at Expo with Chinese, Saudi firms
Fatima Group, a Pakistani industrial conglomerate, has signed two MoUs of over $1 billion with two key global agriculture stakeholders – China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) from China and Sarh Attaqnia Co. (SAC) from Saudi Arabia at Expo 2020. A formal signing of the business partnership was held at the... -
Dubai Expo 2020 likely to record 15m footfall soon
Music highlights included Filipina singing sensation Moira Dela Torre, who enthralled the audience at the Jubilee Stage last Monday. -
Expo 2020 Dubai warns of fraud over Coldplay concert tickets
Some free tickets for the February 15 concert of British music band Coldplay were apparently being resold online for money. -
Spend a night under stars in these trendy Dubai destinations
Overnight camping is one of the popular activities people indulge in during winters in Dubai. The city has several unique spots for enjoying a night under the stars, which are among a diverse set of attractions being promoted by the #DubaiDestinations initiative recently launched by the Dubai Media Council. Hatta... -
Dubai to host international aid conference in March
The 18th annual Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition - DIHAD 2022, will take place from 14th to 16th March, 2022. -
Expo 2020 records close to 11m visits so far
Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visits as of 24th January, while the virtual visitation reached 72.5 million. -
Two day long Water-Food-Energy Summit concludes in Dubai
In order to explore solutions for water, food, and energy challenges, the UAE, Jordan, and the Netherlands wrapped up the inaugural edition of the Water-Food-Energy (WFE) Summit. -
Europe showcases work on circular economy at Expo 2020
An event at the Expo 2020 Dubai showcased Europe's work for the transition to the circular economy and how it brings together stakeholders from across the spectrum. -
Expo 2020 hits a new milestone with 10m visits so far
Expo 2020 Dubai visitor numbers continue to rise, reaching 10,188,769 visits as of 18th January, while Expo 2020 Dubai’s virtual visitation passed the 65 million mark. -
Mohammed bin Rashid oversees swearing-in of judges
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has presided over a swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed judges in Dubai Courts. -
Atlantic Council to host Global Energy Forum in Dubai
The Atlantic Council has announced that the 2022 Global Energy Forum will now be held alongside Expo 2020 in Dubai from 28-29 March, 2022. -
Expo opportunity to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism: Minister
Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Gamini Lakshman Peiris said that Expo 2020 Dubai is a great opportunity and a world-class platform to promote his country as a major tourist attraction. During Sri Lanka’s National Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai, Peiris noted that the warm hospitality shown to tourists by... -
Expo 2020 hits halfway mark, records nearly 9 million visitors
Expo 2020, the world's biggest event since the pandemic, has passed the halfway mark, recording nearly nine million visitors so far. The visits have been boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second... -
2021: Oil price hike rescues Covid-hit GCC economy
International oil prices surged by around 36.5 percent and reached a 7-year peak, exceeding US$ 82 a barrel at the end of November 2021, the highest since October 2014. -
UAE Declaration of Arabic Language launched by Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, on Tuesday launched the UAE Declaration of Arabic Language at Expo 2020 Dubai. The declaration aims to draw out a unified roadmap for various institutions in Arab countries. The declaration was introduced in the presence of the Arab Ministers... -
Tourism, retail to fuel Dubai economy growth in 2022
The insights from the Dubai Chamber study were released during a business seminar titled The Road Ahead: UAE and Dubai Economic Outlook and Opportunities in Dubai Exports. They pointed to a positive and robust recovery for the UAE economy over the next five years. -
UAE and Mauritius stress boosting economic, commercial relations
The UAE and Mauritius have stressed the importance of boosting economic and commercial relations between the two countries. A meeting was held between Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development of Mauritius, at the Ministry... -
Arrival of a ship carrying 1,200 passengers marks start of Dubai’s cruise season
The arrival of the 252-meter-long cruise ship, AIDAbella, at Dubai Harbour on Friday marked the start of the cruise season at Dubai's seafront district. Carrying 1,200 passengers and 600 crew members, the ship's arrival also marks the official debut of the region’s most modern and largest, standalone dedicated twin cruise... -
Dubai October realty sales $3.57 billion, highest in eight years
Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest global event and the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East, boosted the Dubai real estate market that registered the highest number of transactions, worth AED13.12 billion ($3.57 billion), in the past eight years. According to the data of the 20th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales... -
Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 organizes a musical show
Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 put on a splendid show at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, the second artistic evening organized by the kingdom's pavilion at the international exhibition -
Expo opportunity to boost UAE-Monaco cooperation: Prince Albert II
Prince of Monaco, Albert II has called Expo 2020 Dubai a "great opportunity" to enhance the cooperation between his country and the UAE besides establishing links with other countries. Speaking on the sidelines of the celebration of the National Day of Monaco at Expo 2020 Dubai, he said that UAE... -
UAE and Brazil discuss ties, sign several agreements
The discussions took place between Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro at Expo 2020 on Saturday. The meeting saw the signing of several agreements and MoUs between the two sides. -
Jordan discusses investments with the UAE
The discussions took place during a meeting on Friday, November 12, in Dubai between Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh and Emirati Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Shiekh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two sides highlighted the mutual ties that apparently bring together Amman and Abu Dhabi. -
Expo 2020 receives 3m visits in first five weeks
It has just been a little more than a month and Expo 2020 has received some three million visits, since it began in a grand fashion on October 1. -
Colombia starts business forum at Expo 2020
The Matchmaking Forum is one of the most important commercial initiatives of ProColombia, which is being organized at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of the Colombian national strategy to take advantage of Free Trade Agreements and to promote the exports of the country’s companies. -
Air France inks Dubai deals
It has signed sustainable aviation fuel deals with Dubai firms. -
Dubai discusses cooperation with Egypt
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at Expo 2020 Dubai. -
Half million visitors to Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
The total number of visitors to the Saudi pavilion exceeded 30 percent of Expo 2020 Dubai's total number of visitors. -
UAE economy resilient, overcame many global challenges: RAK Properties CEO
The UAE was among the first countries to return to normalcy after the pandemic and is currently hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, said Mohammed Al Tair. -
Slovakia debuts its first Hydrogen car at Expo 2020
The car has an aerodynamic design and is a sports model, and does not produce dangerous emissions. -
Expo 2020, Microsoft join hands to create Minecraft experience
The Minecraft virtual world has been created especially for this occasion, with a special view on helping teachers educate students. -
Israel’s Expo pavilion mirrors warming ties with UAE
The visits of several Israeli ministers so far show the importance the Jewish state attributes to the event. -
Air traffic in UAE leaps up 24.5% in September as thousands flock to Expo 2020
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced that the average aviation activity in the country rose from 1,238 flights at the end of 2020 to 1,538 flights in September 2021, an increase of some 24.5 percent. -
Oman’s pavilion draws visitors eager to learn about investment in the country
More than a hundred thousand people paid visit to Oman’s pavilion in the first nine days of Expo 2020, according to the state news agency ONA. -
In just 10 days of Expo 2020 organizers record more than 400,000 visits
It has been ten days since the Expo 2020 was kicked off in a grand celebration, and so far 411,768 visits have been recorded by the organizers already. -
Now an ad from the lowest place on the Earth
The new ad posted on the Twitter handle of the Israeli Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has been videographed in The Dead Sea, the lowest land-based elevation on Earth. -
$1.3bn UAE-Mexico non-oil trade in 2020 shows strong trade ties: Minister
The non-oil trade between the UAE and Mexico totaling $1.3 billion in 2020 demonstrates a strong partnership between the two countries, said Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Al Zeyoudi said the trade ties between the two countries highlighted a collaboration "founded on... -
Business confidence in Dubai reaches third-highest level in 10 years: Survey
Business confidence in Dubai reached its third-highest level in 10 years as companies in the emirate begin to feel the positive impact of Expo 2020 Dubai, a new survey from Dubai Chamber has revealed. According to the findings of the Chamber’s quarterly Business Leaders’ Outlook Survey, 76 percent of respondents...