Miscellaneous

Davos 2025: MBRGI pledged $10 million to support UNHCR sustainable projects

Latest pledge brings the total contributions by MBRGI to AED163.6 million since 2021

Dubai Press Club reveals ninth ‘Ibda’a Award’, calls Arab media students for submissions

2025 award features six updated categories, including podcasting, e-games, multimedia, and news reports

Gov Games rebranded to DUBAI GAMES to reflect tournament’s growth

The tournament will commence with the Battle of the Juniors on February 8, 2025

UAE President, VPs congratulate Donald Trump on second inauguration as U.S. President 

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed: "I look forward to working with him to further advance UAE-US strategic relations and promote regional peace and stability"

Dubai named world’s cleanest city for fifth consecutive year on Global Power City Index

Dubai outperformed more than 47 cities worldwide, emerging as the world’s cleanest city

Abu Dhabi named world’s safest city for 2025: Ninth consecutive year at the top

Reflecting the emirate’s efforts to develop pioneering security plans, strategies, and initiatives

TikTok resumes services for 170 million U.S. users after Trump promises executive order

On Saturday evening, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for U.S. users after a national security law took effect

Will RedNote get banned in U.S.? Examining future of TikTok’s alternative

As TikTok faces bans, users are shifting to RedNote, which poses similar data and foreign influence risks

UAE-based AKCEL GP makes global debut with Emirati stars Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi

Pioneering team competes in FRECA, FRMEC, and F4, highlighting innovation, diversity, and emerging talent

Venus and Saturn to converge on Saturday: Where to watch in UAE, Saudi Arabia

The two planets will become the closest to each other on January 17 and 18

Meta content moderation changes: What you need to know about the shift to community notes

Community notes will allow users to identify potentially misleading posts

Data monetization in sports: Unlocking opportunities in the Middle East

The Middle East's sports industry is expected to grow by 8.7 percent by 2026 – more than double the global sector growth

From smoke rings to science: The evolving world of tobacco

How industry leader British American Tobacco (BAT) is pioneering the development of innovative smokeless products

Redefining the media landscape: Exploring the Dubai Content Creators Program

The Dubai Press Club initiative welcomes participants from various nationalities, professional fields, and creative disciplines

UAE: MoHESR and DEWA collaborate to enhance scholarship program for Emirati students

Key areas of collaboration include delivering high-quality education to Emirati students in vital sectors

Dubai’s Creators HQ partners with X to build hub for innovative content creation

This collaboration aims to create high-quality global content, enhancing the UAE's status as a leader in the creative economy

UAE stands with Lebanon: Aid ship delivers 3,000 tons of relief supplies

The ship delivered food, essentials for women and children, winter supplies, and shelter equipment

Creators for Purpose Program launched by Dubai’s Creators HQ, Meta

Supporting creators to produce meaningful, high-value content that promotes positivity on Instagram and Facebook

Riyadh Season achieves new high with over 16 million guests

This success stems from diverse offerings like boxing, wrestling, concerts, unique dining, and innovative entertainment zones

UAE Creators HQ launches with vision to empower 10,000 content creators

This initiative aims to unite global content creators and industry leaders, making the UAE a top digital media destination

UAE winter festivals 2025: Events not to miss

A vibrant showcase of tradition and innovation

2024 marked as the warmest year on record, crossing the 1.5°C threshold

From January to June 2024, every month was warmer than any corresponding month in prior years

113 Emirati women empowered through Emiratization initiatives at Emirates Global Aluminium in 2024

At present, women represent 23.3 percent of supervisory roles and 9.6 percent of all positions within the organization