Mobile phone users in the Gulf country are currently allowed to use the internet-enabled video and audio calls only through BOTIM app.

They include urban development, health, and transport projects.

More than 50,000 visitors have been to Egypt’s pavilion at Expo 2020 during the first week of the gala event in Dubai, according to a government minister.

The creativity of Jordanian youth was celebrated with the opening of the country’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Through the use of sand and light to the sound of music, Kuwaiti Sulaiman Al-Enezi portrayed images of great accomplishments and patriotism in the Gulf Arab region at his country’s pavilion one week into Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday. An interactive sand painting by the artist to attending crowds depicted...

The memorable landmark was conceived as a minimalistic prism that rises from the ground towards the sky, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's unlimited ambitions.

The UAE recorded fewer than 200 new cases of Covid this month, the lowest figure since Aug 2020. While life in the emirates has largely returned to normal, masks and social distancing rules remain in force. Heavily reliant on tourism, Dubai was one of the first destinations to reopen its...

The Federal Board of Investment of Pakistan has invited auto-sector investors to set up business within the country.

DUBAI: France celebrated its 'Expo 2020 National Day' with celebrations in the skies and across ten locations, with the main activities taking place at Al Wasl Plaza. The festivities started with the fabulous Mister Sigrid, a crazy hatter, dressing visitors with eye-catching headgear in the colors of the French flag, while...

With the stunning opening of Expo 2020, the UAE has proved that it can explore the future that would open the doors of hope for humanity.

Dubai has created a "new city" for Expo 2020 that will exist for decades, the head of the event said, promising most of the vast site will remain in use after the six-month world fair.

DUBAI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced it will issue silver coins that feature Expo 2020’s official mascots, the second commemorative coin produced to mark this global event. The first gold and silver commemorative coins were issued on the occasion of the UAE hosting Expo 2020. The...

DUBAI: Kuwait's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai is "biggest" in terms of pavilion size and range of activities, the pavilion's director said on Thursday. A total 200 government and private bodies across a diverse array of sectors are set to contribute to the booth over the coming six months, Bader...

Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app.

As Expo 2020 opens in Dubai on Friday, hoping to attract millions of visitors with its imaginative pavilions and technological advances, a look at what its predecessors unveiled.

A study published said projections for 2019 indicated investments that would generate long-term returns of up to $33.3 billion.

The company, the Expo's 2020 official partner, is ready to greet visitors and provide them with the most up-to-date digital solutions.

The initiative, called Why Africa, will also look at the region’s key economic indicators and competitive advantages.

Invest in Sharjah has confirmed participation at the world’s biggest fair and announced it will host discussions and specialized activities to promote business and investment opportunities in the emirate.

The Road and Transport Authority has charted out technical event management plans and developed a structure for the mobility of Expo visitors using various transit means from the metro and bus stations inside and outside the emirate in addition to taxis deployed at the site.

The workshop was reportedly aimed at highlighting Oman’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai through the encapsulation of the country’s civilization throughout history. It also saw Oman highlighting the steps it had taken to boost tourism.

These are the latest numbers from the 18th edition of Mo’asher, which is Dubai’s official sales price index.

Dubai’s economy would grow by a further 3.4 percent in 2022, ‘spurred by the hosting of Expo 2020’.

Expo 2020 Dubai is the first world expo in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region.

The song, called This Is Our Time, is four minutes and 18 seconds long, is available on several platforms for streaming, and is said to convey the story of Expo 2020’s theme of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.

This would include monitoring visitors for safety from the moment of their arrival to the UAE until they reach the exhibition site.

DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai sees tourism and exhibition activity returning to normal, with EXPO 2020 around the corner, according to Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO. Sulayem said Dubai has largely managed to mitigate the economic repercussions from the spread of the pandemic and DP World...

Expo 2020 visitors will need a coronavirus vaccination or a negative PCR test to enter, organisers in Dubai has said. The six-month world fair, featuring exhibitions by 192 countries, is expected to attract more than 20 million international visitors when it opens on October 1 after a year's Covid delay.

The RTA will operate 126 buses within Dubai, and 77 buses between Dubai and the other emirates, all so that visitors have a smooth time attending Expo 2020. The buses will apparently run 1,956 direct daily trips from Saturday to Wednesday.

Visitors to Dubai’s Expo 2020 will be required to buy a 50-page booklet, passport, that would keep tabs of an individual’s visits and hold a unique number as well as passport-size photo and personal details.

Business activity has grown in Dubai at the fastest rate since September 2019, and is likely to improve further on the back of relaxed containment measures and the hosting of Expo 2020.

The Vantage joins other sports and supercars of the police force.

The station would be opening well ahead of the beginning of the Expo 2020 Dubai events, which it will be serving.

The UAE-based company will share practices at GMIS 2021.

Total trade between the Philippines and UAE already crossed Dh1.3 billion from January to May 2021

The Gulf hotel sector's investments, according to reports, have reached $27 billion. New hotel projects worth $3.5 billion in the region were approved in 2020, indicating that investors expect the hotel market to return to normal in the next two or three years when activities resume at normal level.

The sale of tickets, easing of travel restrictions and positive investment projections point to a surge in economic activity in the run-up to the mega event.

The company witnessed a positive shift in many business activities in the UAE in general and in Dubai in particular, says Khalifa Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman Board of Directors

Dubai likely saw its most expensive villa rental deal, with a villa on Palm Jumeirah being rented annually for AED 3.88 million ($1.06 million)

UAE residents above 18 who purchase Season Pass or Family Package before Aug. 15 eligible for entry into the raffle

UAE energy and infrastructure minister Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei praises Uzbekistan for attracting investment and developing the country's infrastructure

The event  eyes 100,000 business leaders Key challenges facing companies discussed The newly formed board of Dubai Chamber of Commerce at its first meeting adopted a 90-day plan to drive business growth in Dubai, which includes maximizing exposure of the forthcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. One of the plan's objectives is...

One-day tickets will cost AED95 ($26), multi-day tickets AED195 ($53), and season passes AED495 ($135) The multi-day passes will give the holder unrestricted entry for 30 consecutive days, while the season pass will give them unlimited entry for six months Tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai will be available across the...

Dubai Chamber says findings of the forum will be sent to the Dubai Government to help in policy formation 500 people representing 24 key sectors attend the forum Growing focus on Dubai’s digital economy is expected to modernize the emirate’s key sectors and support the development of emerging industries, a...

The emirate plans to host one of the biggest gas conferences and an African investor summit this year Dubai aims for 25 million unique visits to the Expo 2020 As restrictions hamper travel to hubs such as London and Singapore, Dubai is fast becoming a winner in the more than...

Lithuania's pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai will be inspired by concepts of innovation, sustainability and innovation

The Forum is being held on the sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai The event aimed at promoting Dubai as a gateway for African companies The sixth edition of the Global Business Forum (GBF) Africa is due to take place in October in Dubai and its focus will be global economic...

TRENDS speaks to Mamoun Hmedan, Managing Director for MENA and India, Wego, about the major trends that will rule the tourism sector in 2018 and how technology has changed the way industry works. How has the year 2017 been for the tourism sector? The MENA region stood out for a...