Dubai Global Sport by 2033: Dubai has unveiled a transformative blueprint for its sports industry, aiming to lead global sport by 2033. Through the Dubai Sports Council’s new Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, the emirate is laying out ambitious targets across community participation, elite events, club development and talent cultivation. Launched by Sheikh Mansoor…
Sharjah AI-powered Car Repairs: Sharjah once again proved its commitment to innovation and smart technology by introducing AI-powered car repairs at the Future Economy Forum 2025. This revolutionary concept, combining artificial intelligence and automotive engineering, aims to transform the vehicle maintenance industry and reinforce Sharjah’s role as a leading hub for intelligent, tech-driven industries in…
Dubai New Apps Championship 2025: Dubai continues to cement its position as the technology capital of the Middle East with the launch of the Dubai New Apps Championship 2025, an initiative that encourages young developers, tech enthusiasts, and startups to create innovative and impactful mobile applications. Organized under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan…
UAE University Enrolments Record in 2025: The landscape of higher education in the UAE has taken a dramatic leap forward in 2025, with UAE university enrolments reaching a record high. According to data released by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), the country welcomed approximately 57,035 new students across 66 higher-education institutions…
RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 Inauguration: On 12 November 2025, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the official inauguration of the 8th edition of RoboCup Asia‑Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025) in Abu Dhabi. Organized by Khalifa University, this landmark event held as part of the first-ever Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 marked the…
Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion 2026: Dubai is once again setting new benchmarks in scale and ambition. With the announcement of the Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion 2026, the emirate is stepping up to become a premier hub for large-scale exhibitions and international conferences. This expansion is part of a broader AED 10 billion master-plan aimed at…
Abu Dhabi Underwater Cleanup Record: In a significant environmental achievement, Abu Dhabi has claimed the title for the most divers participating in an underwater cleanup across multiple locations, a new record recognised by Guinness World Records. The initiative, titled “Beneath the Blue – Underwater Cleanup”, was carried out on 8 November 2025 and coordinated by…
Dubai 2029 Transport Plan: Dubai has unveiled its ambitious 2029 transport plan, setting the stage for a leap in public transit, road infrastructure and smart mobility solutions. Under this strategy, the city’s transport authority aims to expand and modernise networks to meet its growing population, business demands and sustainability goals. At the heart of the…
Dubai First Air Taxi Flight 2025: Dubai has done it again pushing the boundaries of innovation with the Dubai first air taxi flight, marking a transformative moment in global transport history. On 11 November 2025, the skies above the emirate saw the successful take-off of Joby Aviation’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, witnessed…
Walk to Mars Initiative Abu Dhabi is a bold national challenge launched in November 2025, aimed at inspiring residents across the UAE to get active, walk, run, cycle or swim in a collective effort to cover 54 million kilometres, symbolically equivalent to the distance from Earth to Mars. Hosted in the lead-up to the Open…
