United Arab Emirates

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Do your research warn NFT experts as fraud daubs commercial metaverse

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With NFT fraud on the rise, experts are warning would-be investors to 'DYOR' – do your own research – before buying non-fungible tokens representing ownership of digital assets.

26/01/2022

Series

Showcasing a land of culture and colour: the Indian Pavilion at Dubai's World Expo

In this edition of Postcards we explore the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

25/01/2022

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Easy rider: "It's satisfaction...you fix it and give it a life again.”

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In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Marco Möller, founder of Möto Rauch & Staub, a popular hangout of Dubai’s bikers, craftsmen and artists.

21/01/2022

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Swarms of drones illuminate the skies

Five hundred drones are programmed to fly together to create larger than life 3d images in the skies.

21/01/2022

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Dubai burger restaurant helps hungry customers out of a pickle

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In just three years, Pickl has become dominant feature of Dubai's fresh fast food scene.

20/01/2022

United Arab Emirates

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3

A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Abu Dhabi killed three people.

17/01/2022

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Dubai: A new global hub for cruise shipping

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We are at Port Rashid for the launch of one of the world’s biggest cruise ships and take a look at the newly built Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal.

17/01/2022

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How Dubai is helping to drive the business travel recovery

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Explore examines the efforts underway in Dubai to revitalise the travel sector in the wake of the pandemic.

10/01/2022

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Sporting COVID comeback: Dubai leads the way in hosting major sporting events

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Sporting events around the world have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19. But as tournaments start to return, what does it take to host them? Focus heads to Dubai to find out how organisers there have been coping with the challenges thrown up by the pandemic.

06/01/2022

Moments

My reverse culture shock: Returning to the UK after a decade in Dubai

What happens when you return ‘home’ after living abroad for several years?

30/12/2021

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Christmas desert: how Dubai celebrates the festive season

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From a skydiving Santa, to sleighs on water, in this episode of Postcards we find out how people in Dubai are getting wrapped up in the holiday spirit.

21/12/2021

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Alicia Keys says new album is a ‘homecoming’

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The 15 time Grammy award winning artist is launching her new album Keys at an immersive concert in Dubai

16/12/2021

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How can therapy involving horses help people with disabilities?

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Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, the largest unfenced nature reserve in the UAE, is offering those with disabilities free equestrian therapy sessions. Improved posture isn’t the only benefit disabled riders experience – there are mental benefits too.

15/12/2021

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What is an NFT?

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Sci-tech looks at the rapidly growing industry of NFTs and why some are selling for millions.

13/12/2021

Culture news

Norway's Magnus Carlsen takes home fifth World Chess Championship

Bonafide Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen retained his world class chess title as he recorded a fourth win over Russian challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi.

13/12/2021

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This snowboard maker is using solar energy from the desert to go green

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Dubai isn't known for its snow-capped slopes, but one of the world’s leading board manufacturers has set up shop on the edge of an arid desert and for good reason.

10/12/2021

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The women making history racing camels in Dubai

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Camel racing can be traced back to the seventh century in the United Arab Emirates. Fast-forward to 2021 and a group of women are making history in the world of camel racing.

08/12/2021

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How Dubai’s strategic location is serving start-ups

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Offering both airports and seaports, Dubai’s infrastructure and location between east and west make it a strategically sound base for import and export industries, which is why Squat Wolf founders Wajdan Gul and Anam Khalid chose to start their business and establish headquarters in Dubai

08/12/2021

Work

UAE becomes first Gulf state to introduce 4.5 day working week

The government said it would “boost productivity and improve work-life balance” as the country aims to improve its competitiveness.

07/12/2021

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Dubai celebrates the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary

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The UAE’s National Day celebrations this year are particularly significant as they signal 50 years since the Emirates were founded.

02/12/2021

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Oxtail Fried Rice: A taste of chef Alexander Smalls’ African heritage

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Oxtail fried rice is one of Smalls’ favourite dishes. He doesn’t follow a rigid recipe, but rather creates a slightly different version each time he makes it – often with leftovers.

29/11/2021

Sport

A day of firsts on day 3 of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

A day of firsts on day 3 of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

28/11/2021

Sport

Big names star in Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2021

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam saw some of the biggest names in judo on the tatami. Some big wins and even some new faces...

27/11/2021

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Aviation industry focuses on sustainability and innovation at Dubai Airshow

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Dubai Airshow is the largest aerospace event to be held since the pandemic. Discover how the industry is recovering and how technology is pushing it towards a more sustainable future.

24/11/2021

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Discover Dubai's Viking baguette meeting everyone's bread kneads

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Meet Magnus Ericsson, co-founder of Viking Bageri and engineer turned master baker now selling some of the best baguettes in Dubai.

23/11/2021

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Diwali was celebrated in Dubai with feasts and fireworks

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With a population of 2.75 million Indians equalling 27.49% of the UAE’s population, the Indian community represents the country’s largest demographic. Diwali – India’s biggest and brightest holiday celebration, the festival of lights – is a major event on the Dubai calendar.

19/11/2021