United Arab Emirates

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Swiss filmmaker in conversation at 2022 Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival

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Claudio Von Planta is a Swiss filmmaker, best known for his work with Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor and British presenter Charley Boorman on The Long Way Up, Long Way Down, and Long Way Round TV series, in conversation with Euronews at the 2022 Dubai Film Festival.

09/10/2022

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Rowing across the Atlantic: the ultimate adventure looking to inspire

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In Dubai, Toby Gregory and his teammates are training for their great adventure of rowing across the Atlantic. He tells us about his adventurous that also inspires young people.

06/10/2022

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Massive expansion for Hilton Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

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90 new Hilton hotels are to be added to the existing Middle East, Africa & Türkiye regional portfolio of 179 within the next five years. With 60 new hotels in the UAE and 45 of them in Saudi Arabia alone. That's a whopping 24,000 additional rooms across the region for the 103-year-old hotel brand.

02/10/2022

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Kitesurfing community is riding a wave of interest on Dubai's beaches

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The elevated water sport is on the rise in the Gulf, where light coastal winds are ideal for beginners.

28/09/2022

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How the fashion industry is getting a makeover from the Metaverse

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The fashion industry is cashing in on the Metaverse, using the platform to reach new markets and promote its wares.

28/09/2022

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Expo City Dubai: UAE's first 15-minute city

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Dubai South will be an area larger than Hong Kong. Expo City Dubai will re-purpose 80% of the Expo to create an integrated mixed-use ’15 minute’ community - the UAE's first. As a smart city, it will be a playground for companies pushing the boundaries of AI technologies.

26/09/2022

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Dubai: the ambitious and stunning modern architecture

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Dubai is a city of modern architectural wonders. The Burj Khalifa dominates the city's skyline, but the newest jewel in the crown for Dubai's architecture is the Museum of the Future. The Mosque of Light links the past with the present, and continues to push boundaries with innovation and ambition.

16/09/2022

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Could the Metaverse become a €30 trillion El Dorado?

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For most of us, the metaverse remains a mystery. But many investors believe that virtual worlds where humans and automated entities interact could be a land of plenty.

06/09/2022

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Sending software code into orbit

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Orbital Space offers students and technology enthusiasts the opportunity to develop and test software code on satellites in space through their ground station in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

02/09/2022

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Linda Mahoney Founder and partner of BetterHomes in Dubai

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Linda Mahoney speaks about being the mother of two small children living in Dubai over 20 years ago, when she was faced with a dilemma, to stay and make a business for herself or return to the US. She stayed and built her BetterHomes real estate business from scratch. It now employs 450 employees.

26/08/2022

Residences

Dubai expands mega-resort with unbelievable €47,000 a night suites

Dubai's newest hotel comes complete with fire-breathing fountains and 150,000 square metres of marble.

26/08/2022

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Meet the first Jordanian woman to climb Mount Everest

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In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dolores Al Shelleh, a Jordanian adventurer and an impact influencer living in Dubai. Dolores became the first Jordanian woman to summit Mount Everest, and the first Arab woman to accomplish this feat from the northeast ridge.

15/08/2022

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Escaping the summer heat: Dubai's hot spots for kids and family

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As summer gets underway the heat rises in Dubai. Euronews' Natalie Lindo meets the parents on the lookout for activities to keep the whole family entertained.

05/08/2022

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InClassica 2022: Stars Lit up Dubai at 11th Edition of World’s Biggest Musical Observatory

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Following a raucous reception at the 10th-anniversary celebration which took place last year, the InClassica International Music Festival recently returned to Dubai for its 11th edition.

22/07/2022

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Fintech: Dubai looks at the financing technology of the future

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Rising inflation and political uncertainties are destablizing the global economy. But one sector has fared better than others: financial technology or Fintech. Dubai is seizing the opporutnity to bank on its promises.

14/07/2022

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Fintech - Will it replace traditional banks?

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Open banking has facilitated the rise of embedded finance – but is this a safe way to enhance the consumer experience or does it carry hidden risks?

13/07/2022

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WrestleFest DXB power slams into the hearts of UAE wrestling fans

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Part sport, part entertainment, wrestling is a theatrical battle – and it’s bringing competitors together in Dubai

13/07/2022

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How to fund a startup and stay afloat

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Around 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. Here are guidelines for staying afloat, from how to secure funding to investment pitfalls to avoid

13/07/2022

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How a new breed of robots could revolutionise the workplace

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Cobots – collaborative robots – are designed for human interaction and could soon be working alongside people in factories and offices

13/07/2022

Food and Drink

Dubai’s first-ever Michelin star winners revealed

History is made as two Dubai restaurants scoop two stars, while nine score one star in the Middle East's first-ever Michelin guide

13/07/2022

Travel News

Hole in airborne Emirates plane ‘1 in a million’ says aviation expert

Passengers were shocked to see the damage when they disembarked at Brisbane last week.

05/07/2022

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Dubai is looking to become one of the smartest cities in the world

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Robots are fast becoming a part of our daily lives and Dubai is using its position as a future-thinking city, driven by technology, to become one of the smartest cities in the world.

30/06/2022

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Inside Dubai’s booming food scene

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From fine dining to affordable food, Dubai has become a magnet for foodies. With some of the emirate’s award-winning chefs celebrating their first Michelin stars, City Scenes samples some of the dishes elevating Dubai’s culinary reputation.

29/06/2022

Spotlight

Abu Dhabi to launch TeamLab Phenomena on Saadiyat Island

In partnership with Abu Dhabi DCT

The latest addition to Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital is an immersive, multi-sensory venue called teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Developed in conjunction with the Japanese art collective teamLab, the experimental, interactive 17,000 square metre space will be completed in 2024.

24/06/2022

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"We have to learn to wait" says fashion designer Ozwald Boateng

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The fashion business needs to get closer to its clients if it is to become environmentally sustainable, celebrated designer Ozwald Boateng tells Euronews.

20/06/2022

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How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising healthcare

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Artificial Intelligence may never be able to adopt the comforting ‘bedside manner’ that good doctors are known for – but it may be better equipped to accurately diagnose your ailments.

20/06/2022