The event was held in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Emirati Article Award Organises Emirati Article...

The event was held in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Emirati Article Award Organises Emirati Article Writers Forum

Dubai, UAE, 14 December 2025: In collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the Emirati Article Award organised the Emirati Article Writers Forum. The forum was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, and Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, as well as writers, researchers, and media professionals interested in writing articles. It served as a platform that brought together professionals and facilitated discussions on the role of articles in the cultural and media landscape. The forum addressed the status

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The Mid East Falcons win the inaugural United Series Championship in Dubai - east falcons

The Mid East Falcons win the inaugural United Series Championship in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE (December 14, 2025) – Shotaro Kasahara allowed only two hits in six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to lead the Mid East Falcons to the first United Series championship in League history. Munenori Kawasaki – named United Series MVP – went 2-for-5 with one run scored and two RBIs as the Falcons won 8-1 over the Mumbai Cobras. Kawasaki batted .417 for the Series. Kasahara had a total of 72 pitches, 57 of which were strikes; Shingo Hirata (2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 SO after a Fire Ball scored) and Severino González (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1BB) completed the pitching line for the Falcons. Shuhei Fukuda went 2-for-3 with on

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flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia - flydubai inaugurates

flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia

The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Riga with a three-times-weekly service flydubai expands its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 December 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-times-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX). The inaugural flight landed in Riga to a warm reception by airport officials, underscoring the significance of this new connection between the United Arab Emirates and Latvia.

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Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

Dubai Chamber of Commerce Launches Bulgarian Business Council to Strengthen Economic Ties and Boost Mutual Investment

Maha Al Gargawi: “The establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council will help build stronger partnerships between our business communities and unlock new opportunities for joint investment.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Bulgaria reached AED 777 million in 2024, achieving year-on-year growth of 5%. A total of 243 Bulgarian companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q3 2025. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council. The new council aims to st

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Etihad Reports November 2025 Traffic Statistics - etihad reports

Etihad Reports November 2025 Traffic Statistics

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline’s traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. Through the first eleven months of 2025, Etihad has flown 20.2 million passengers, a 20% increase on the same period in 2024, while sustaining an 88% average passenger load factor across the period. During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina, supporting continued passenger g

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UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Al Zeyoudi Visits Gabon to Strengthen Bilateral Relations - minister foreign

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Al Zeyoudi Visits Gabon to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

UAE-Gabon non-oil trade exceeded USD$238 million in the first nine months of 2025, approximately the same level as 2024, but a 36.9% rise on the same period from 2023. HE Al Zeyoudi: “This visit reflects the UAE’s strong commitment to enhancing its partnership with Gabon. We are optimistic about the collaborative opportunities that will benefit both our countries and foster sustainable economic growth.” Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12th December, 2025: His Excellency HE Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, made a high-level visit to Gabon, where he met with President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and conve

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Misrah National Mission Underway as 100 Participants Begin 72-Hour Journey Across 6 Age-Old Heritage Pathways - misrah nat...

Misrah National Mission Underway as 100 Participants Begin 72-Hour Journey Across 6 Age-Old Heritage Pathways

The 1,000-kilometre trek uses traditional transport methods and was created following intensive studies of Abu Dhabi’s historical navigation routes Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 December 2025 – Emirates Foundation and Active Abu Dhabi have launched Misrah Mission, with 100 participants between 18 and 35 and representing 35 nationalities, beginning their 1,000-kilometre trek across a traditional Emirati route through the heart of Abu Dhabi’s landscape. The expedition follows six established routes, created by researchers following in-depth studies of historical caravan paths and natural desert landmarks that travellers used for navigation. The 5 gr

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Noor Dubai Achieves 156% Growth in Treatment Services and Honours Its Supporting Partners - noor dubai

Noor Dubai Achieves 156% Growth in Treatment Services and Honours Its Supporting Partners

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 December 2025: Noor Dubai Foundation, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that its national programme for the periodic screening and treatment of eye diseases in the United Arab Emirates has achieved a notable 156% increase in treatment cases, equivalent to 554 patients, between 2024 and 2025. The programme also recorded a 47% growth in free screenings and early detection services, with particular attention given to workers’ communities. The Foundation explained that these results were achieved through the expansion of partnerships with relevant entities and by strengthen

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Dubai Culture Celebrated for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Celebrated for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation

Commended by the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has received an Appreciation Award from the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists, an accolade granted to institutions dedicated to archaeology and heritage preservation. The recognition reflects the Authority’s sustained efforts to protect Dubai’s cultural heritage and ensure its transmission to future generations. The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 28th Arab Archaeologists Conference in Cairo, Egypt. It marks a significant milestone

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GAL, AMMROC and Fulcrum Extend Tri-Party MoU to Accelerate Regional Defense Readiness - ammroc fulcrum

GAL, AMMROC and Fulcrum Extend Tri-Party MoU to Accelerate Regional Defense Readiness

DUBAI, UAE – December 12, 2025 – Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace, aviation and defense services, and AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of military aviation MRO services – both part of the Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) Group – announced an expansion of its strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fulcrum, a defense technology innovator specializing in mission-critical engineering upgrades. The agreement was formalized during the Dubai Airshow. The expansion of the original MoU, initially signed in March 2024, underscores the success and commitment of the trilateral partnership in advancing

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