United Arab Emirates

Destinations

Year-round summer: Why you should visit Abu Dhabi in 2023

The UAE's capital is rolling out world-class sporting and music events in 2023. Here’s where to go and what to see.

08/05/2023

United Arab Emirates

Emirati ‘Sultan of Space’ becomes first Arab to walk in space

Sultan Al Neyadi completes 'the first Arab spacewalk in history' wearing a space suit that bears the Emirati flag.

28/04/2023

Culture news

Car plate "P7" sold at auction in Dubai for a record €13.8 million

The charity auction for special number plates hits a record high in Dubai with the P7 number plate sold for a record €13.8 million to support the "1 Billion Meal Endowment" campaign. The initiative aims to create the biggest Ramadan sustainable food relief endowment fund.

11/04/2023

Adventures

Racing through history: Discover the wonders of Mleiha

In partnership with Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

In this new episode of Adventures, we go hiking in the mountains and Valley of the Caves, discover ancient marine fossils in the desert, and sweep over the rolling red sand dunes in an off-road buggy.

28/03/2023

Cult

Leading photographers display work at Xposure festival in the UAE

In partnership with XPOSURE

The Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah in the UAE attracts some of the biggest names in the industry

28/02/2023

United Arab Emirates

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79

General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the US war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, officials said Sunday. He was 79.

05/02/2023

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Reach for the sky: How an Emirati air race pilot achieved his dream

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Explore how a Flying Academy teen achieved his dream: Husam Gamal tells Euronews how his career as a qualified air race pilot took off.

26/01/2023

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Explore the art, technology and science behind beauty in the UAE

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Euronews explores the pioneering technology that is revolutionising the world of beauty in the UAE.

25/01/2023

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Opening ceremony of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai

Atlantis The Royal, billed as the world’s most ultra-luxury resort has opened in Dubai.

24/01/2023

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Supermodel entrepreneur Tyra Banks expands her ice cream business

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Supermodel turned serial entrepreneur Tyra Banks has launched her first global expansion outpost for her ice-cream company Smize and Dream

23/01/2023

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Why more and more brides are going down the aisle in Dubai

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The Middle East destination wedding market is estimated to be worth more than €4 billion and for increasing numbers of couples their journey down the aisle is leading them to Dubai.

21/01/2023

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MENA Moonshots: Early-stage investment to support start-ups

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Lindsay Miller is the managing partner and board director of a boutique early-stage investor

19/01/2023

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales in 2022 with over 97,000 properties changing hands.

17/01/2023

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How social media has transformed the travel industry

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Beautiful Destinations CEO Jeremy Jauncey made travel his trade and practices what he preaches in terms of being an environmental change maker.

13/01/2023

United Arab Emirates

Top oil executive named as president of COP28

Environmentalists are criticising a decision by the United Arab Emirates to name top oil executive Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber as the president of this year's COP28 climate talks.

12/01/2023

Green News

Why has a Big Oil CEO been selected to lead COP28 climate talks?

Al Jaber says the UAE will take an “inclusive approach” that encompasses all stakeholders - especially those from the Global South who are most impacted by climate change.

12/01/2023

Culture news

Artist Sacha Jafri on how to link humanity, charity and Rolls-Royces

"My work is quite average, when it's not linked to humanity." Sacha Jafri explains the meaning behind his collaboration with the luxury car manufacturer.

09/01/2023

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UAE tourism scores an uptick as sporting events boost trade

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The latest figures from Dubai Sports Council show the sports sector has added more than €2 billion to the economy.

06/01/2023

Series

The UAE: Discover thrilling adventure and eye-opening culture

In partnership with Visit Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a mix of magnificent architecture, stunning beaches, traditional and cultural monuments, adventure sports and other inspiring locations which are off the beaten track.

05/01/2023

Travel News

Holidays in Dubai just got cheaper as 30 per cent alcohol tax scrapped

The move is expected to further the appeal of Dubai to tourists drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compared to other Gulf cities.

04/01/2023

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Why increasing numbers of people are relocating to Dubai

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Many of us dream of relocating to a sunny tax haven, and Dubai is one destination that’s banking on attracting expats to populate its workforce and power its economy.

02/01/2023

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The Irish team sport bringing people together in Dubai

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With around 200,000 people relocating to Dubai each year, meeting people and making friends is a priority for most newcomers. For Irish football players, this mission is made much easier

28/12/2022

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Setting up a thriving e-commerce model, the Dubai way

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Meet Saygin Yalcin, the Founder and CEO of SellAnyCar.com and Carnab.com. Not content with just one successful venture, he went on to solve another problem he detected in Dubai's used car market which led him to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the city.

28/12/2022

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How Dubai is attracting students from around the world

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With more than 60 international university campuses and colleges, Dubai has attracted 60,000 multicultural students and the figure is growing

27/12/2022

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Legendary music score composer Hans Zimmer takes his tour to Dubai

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Hollywood music score composer and music producer Hans Zimmer has announced he will perform his Live Tour in Dubai for the first time. Speaking to Euronews, he said that people can expect ‘chaos’ and ‘something a little different’.

24/12/2022

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Santa Claus is coming to Dubai: preparing for christmas in the desert

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As Christmas nears, Dubai's expat and local communities come together to celebrate the holidays. From winter markets to tree light illuminations the festivities are a festive feast, you’re spoilt for choice with Christmas in Dubai.

20/12/2022