30 May 2023, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation’s (ADMAF) Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab initiative witnessed a large turnout of cultural enthusiasts and visitors to its cultural programme entitled ‘Poems Do Not Die’ held in partnership with the Emirates Writers Union, Nabati Publishing and Al Dhabi Publishing during the 32nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.     The 8th edition of the enlightening initiative saw the launch of 14 literary publications, a line-up of panel discussions, literary workshops, and exclusive book signings take place, featuring more than 30 prominent writers and intellectuals from the UAE and the ......read more

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 May 2023: The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2023 Gulf Capital - ADMAF Creativity Award.  Established in partnership with the region’s leading alternative investment firm Gulf Capital in 2006, the award recognises creative excellence among youth in the performing arts.  Submissions are open to individuals and groups with at least one Emirati national member, aged 18 to 35, who create an outstanding performance piece in the genre of music, dance, or theatre. Finalists will have the exciting opportunity to perform before a live audience and compete for a 20k AED cash ......read more

• The simultaneous kidney ‘swap’ transplant saves three lives  • Paired Kidney Donation Program matches live kidney donors, shortens donor waiting lists and ensures better outcomes  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, which is one of the UAE’s leading multi-organ transplant centers, pioneers this unique procedure   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. May 30, 2023: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, played a major role in a groundbreaking triple ‘kidney swap’ transplant case in the UAE where three patients received life-saving organs under Abu Dhabi’s Paired Kidney Donation Program. The program works ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 30th May 2023: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Resolution No. (3) of 2023 on the policy of protected areas in Abu Dhabi, in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and in alignment with 2023 being declared the UAE’s Year of Sustainability.  Abu Dhabi is a leader on the federal and regional levels in terms of establishing and managing natural reserves, which are the most effective tool for protecting biodiversity. The marine reserves in the emirate form 14 per ......read more

Under the theme of: Concrete in hot weather, building for tomorrow, innovations in sustainable design and 3D printing of smart construction    • The event was sponsored by several international and national industrial companies including: Schwarzwälder Textil-Werke Heinrich Kautzmann GmbH (STW) Germany, KTI Plersch Kältetechnik, Germany, VIP-Various Ice Product (UAE) and Transgulf Readymix Concrete (UAE)   Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 May 2023: Building on the success of the three previous editions, Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) College of Engineering (CoE) hosted the 4th ADU-ASU Research Forum 2023, under the theme of ‘Concrete in Hot Weather: ......read more

WITH A STAR-STUDDED MEGA CELEBRATION FOR ITS 23RD EDITION AT YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI, #IIFA2023 BROUGHT THE BEST OF INDIAN CINEMA. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENING OF NEXA IIFA AWARDS 2023 HRITHIK ROSHAN WINS BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE) FOR VIKRAM VEDHA JAYANTILAL GADA ACCEPTS THE AWARD ON BEHALF OF ALIA BHATT AS SHE WINS THE BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE) FOR GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI R MADHAVAN WINS THE BEST DIRECTION CATEGORY FOR ROCKETRY: THE NAMBI EFFECT SPECIAL AWARD: OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN REGIONAL CINEMA: RITEISH & GENELIA A.R RAHMAN PRESENTS THE OUTSTANDING AWARD TO MR. KAMAL HAASAN FOR HIS ‘OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN INDIAN CINEMA’ DESIGNER ......read more

SOBHA REALTY IIFA ROCKS 2023: THE BEST OF MUSIC AND FASHION, ALL ON ONE STAGE ON 26TH MAY 2023 HOSTS: FARAH KHAN & RAJKUMMAR RAO  PERFORMERS: AMIT TRIVEDI, BADSHAH, SUNIDHI CHAUHAN, SUKHBIR SINGH, PALAK MUCHHAL & IULIA VANTUR WINNERS OF TECHNICAL AWARDS FOR THE 23RD EDITION OF IIFA 2023 GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI BAGS 3 AWARDS FOLLOWED BY BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2 WITH 2 AWARDS EXCLUSIVE FIRST-TIME SHOWCASE OF A FASHION SHOW BY WORLD-RENOWNED DESIGNER MANISH MALHOTRA   26th May 2023, Abu Dhabi: Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was the site of the stunning IIFA Rocks 2022, which brought together splendour, luxury, and octane on one platform. Sobha Realty IIFA Rocks is Co-Presented ......read more

● First Time These Extraordinary Pieces Have Been Displayed Anywhere in the World ● Invite-Only Exhibition at Mina A’Salam a Testament to Tanishq’s Mission of Championing the Best in Jewellery Design and Quality   Dubai, United Arab Emirates:  An exhibition of some of the rarest diamond jewellery and precious gemstones in the world was unveiled today by Indian jewellery brand Tanishq for the very first time in the UAE at the Jumeirah Mina A'Salam.  Ethereal Wonders is an exhibit by Tanishq that features a collection of exquisite diamonds and gemstones, some of which are available for viewing for the first time in over a decade. The ......read more

The TT ‘Tourist Trophy’ course is notorious, and for good reason. The first TT Race was held on the Isle of Man in 1907 and featured in the World Championship until 1976. The time trial format race sees the world’s leading road racers tackle the iconic 37¾ mile TT mountain course that has been in use since 1911. Inspired by this legendary event, the white dial design of the Bremont Isle of Man TT Limited Edition is inspired by a high-performance speedometer gauge with a thick black track ring running clockwise from 8 o’clock around to 4 o’clock. Its stainless steel Trip-Tick® case construction with a bi-directional rotating ceramic bezel houses ......read more

Two-day forum will bring together committed offtake agreements, enablers, incentives, and financing providers to cultivate the industrial sector Abu Dhabi, UAE. 25 May 2023: The second edition of the Make in the Emirates Forum, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in partnership the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADNOC, begins next Wednesday 31st May in the UAE capital. Make it in the Emirates, launched under the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300 billion, will take place from 31 May to 1 June at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The forum invites senior decision-makers, industry and ......read more

IT’S BACK TO YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI, AS THE ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA KICKS OFF THE BIGGEST TWO DAYS OF BOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT SOBHA IIFA ROCKS 2023: THE BEST OF MUSIC AND FASHION, ALL ON ONE STAGE ON 26TH MAY 2023 TO BE HOSTED BY FARAH KHAN & RAJKUMMAR RAO PERFORMANCES BY AMIT TRIVEDI, ALONG WITH SEVERAL POPULAR SINGERS, BADSHAH, SUNIDHI CHAUHAN, NUCLEYA & SUKHBIR SINGH  NEXA IIFA AWARDS 2023: 27TH MAY 2023 TO BE HOSTED BY ABHISHEK BACHCHAN & VICKY KAUSHAL PERFORMANCES BY SALMAN KHAN, JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ, VARUN DHAWAN, KRITI SANON, NORA FATEHI & RAKUL PREET SINGH 25th May 2023, Abu Dhabi: The 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and ......read more

The MoU aims at fortifying bilateral ties following the success of the PIN Conference Abu Dhabi, May 25, 2023, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Geneva Centre for Security Policy, to solidify its partnership following the success of Processes of International Negotiation (PIN) Conference, which was held for the first time in Abu Dhabi from May 22, 2023 till May 24, 2023. The MoU was signed on May 25, 2023, by His Excellency Nickolay Mladenov, Director General of AGDA and Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, at the premises of AGDA, in the presence of esteemed representatives and key ......read more

Arabian Gulf Business Insight reveals the top-rated sovereign wealth funds  • Fitch, S&P, Moody’s rate Abu Dhabi top in the GCC • Saudi Arabia’s diversification helps score, but may be overinvested • Bahrain and Oman are rated comparatively poor   Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 25 May, 2023: Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), a next-generation business news platform, today published findings by the three leading global rating agencies on the sovereign wealth funds (SWF) of the GCC.   UAE capital Abu Dhabi is the highest-rated sovereign in the GCC, while Bahrain and Oman are the only sub-investment grade credit ......read more

• Part of the newly introduced features, the firm allows consumers to edit their orders post completion  • With more than 1000 orders received per day, the retailer even allows the consumer to maintain a digital wallet for quicker transactions   Dubai, UAE:   Dubai based retailer ‘Union Coop’ recently started delivery services for online orders in selected areas of ‘Abu Dhabi’ as well. This means consumers shopping through its Online Store (Smart App) and its web store can now get their orders delivered in regions of Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman and now Abu Dhabi as well. The cooperative further confirms working in plans ......read more

• The brand achieves impressive performance in 2022, eyes further expansion as it enters new era of growth in the region • Panasonic to open new state-of-the-art Regional Parts Center; Second edition of the Panasonic Influencer Affiliate Program set to launch   Dubai, United Arab Emirates:  Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) has revealed that it will accelerate its growth strategy for the MEA region.  Underpinned by the brand’s inspiring new global motto — Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow. — Panasonic laid out its plans on expanding its regional market share, eyeing double-digit revenue growth for 2023, as it continues to ......read more

CATRICE introduces its highly anticipated Spring/Summer Collection, designed to help you achieve the perfect summer look. Discover an array of must-have products that guarantee long-lasting wear, effortless application, and a radiant finish. Start your radiant summer look with CATRICE's Glow Super Vitamin Serum is a must-have for Skintellectuals. Enriched with a powerful combination of 2% vitamin C, 8% niacinamide, and 1% vitamin E, this nourishing serum revitalizes your skin. Its lightweight, fragrance-free formula absorbs quickly, providing intense hydration and promoting a healthy, radiant complexion. Experience a flawless, matte complexion that lasts all day with CATRICE's ......read more

24 May 2023 – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is participating in the 32nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), a leading knowledge event regionally and globally, which gathers leaders of the knowledge and publication sectors from across the globe annually. The event celebrates the concept of sustainability in line with the declaration of 2023 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’ in the UAE and is taking place from May 22 through May 28, 2023, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The participation of the MBRF in this fair is consistent with its aim to support local, regional, and international knowledge events, as ......read more

Representatives from 113 Countries and the European Union discuss steps to accelerate the energy transition pathway at IRENA’s 25th Council Meeting   United Arab Emirates, 23 May 2023 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) convened Members in Abu Dhabi today for its twenty-fifth Council meeting to outline actionable steps to accelerate a just and inclusive energy transition, six months out from the 28th Climate Change Conference (COP28), which is hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year.   IRENA’s biannual, two-day meeting, with Antigua and Barbuda serving as Chair and the United States of America as Vice-Chair, showcases how each ......read more