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Increase the number of major sporting events hosted by Dubai annually by 250 per cent Upgrade number of sports facilities, centres and stadiums in Dubai to the highest standards New plan aims to raise growth rate of the sports economy in Dubai by 80 per cent Sports sector is projected to contribute AED 18.3 billion to Dubai’s GDP by 2033 The World Sports Summit in December will be the largest global gathering of sports stars, experts and decision-makers Dubai (November 28 2025): The Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports

Dubai, UAE – November 28 – Media Rotana Dubai marked the UAE Union Day with a vibrant and meaningful community celebration that united children, families, students, and representatives from key government entities. The celebration was organized in close collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent – Dubai Centre and Dubai National School – Al Barsha, whose students played an active role through cultural performances and by assisting the children throughout the day. Sherif Madkour, General Manager of Media Rotana Dubai, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration, stating: “Union Day is a powerful reminder of the spirit that binds us

28 November 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to October 2024 levels (+4.8% for international operations) Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 5.1% compared to October 2024 (+6.4% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4.1% year-on-year in October, marking the eighth consecutive month of expansion and setting a new monthly record for volumes. While the Asia-North America trade lane extended its cont

Dubai, UAE, 28 November 2025: The Publishing and Translation arm of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library released the book The Power of Culture in Shaping Society:The United Arab Emirates’ Experience. The publication brings together contributions from nine Emirati authors who sought to offer a distinctive perspective that enriches Arab libraries with publications reflecting the UAE’s status as a regional and global hub of knowledge. This supports the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library’s strategy to support Arabic content and strengthen the role of knowledge in building a cohesive society. This publication aligns with the Year of Community 2025,