Dubai Fitness Challenge Introduces Dubai Transform: A 90-Day Wellness Programme for Emirati Government Employees - dubai f...

Dubai Fitness Challenge Introduces Dubai Transform: A 90-Day Wellness Programme for Emirati Government Employees

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 December 2025: Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) has launched Dubai Transform, a pioneering 90-day wellness programme designed to empower Emirati government employees to make lasting lifestyle improvements. Running until 15 February 2026, the initiative supports 31 participants through a comprehensive journey covering fitness, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and daily lifestyle choices – creating workplace wellness champions who will inspire healthier habits across government entities. Building on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime M

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Dubai Customs and the Gulf BPG enhance cooperation to protect intellectual property - dubai customs

Dubai Customs and the Gulf BPG enhance cooperation to protect intellectual property

Dubai – 17 December 2025: As part of its ongoing efforts to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for safe and sustainable trade, Dubai Customs has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brand Owners Protection Group (Gulf BPG). The MoU aims to strengthen joint cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights and combating counterfeit goods, under the innovative Project Zero initiative launched by Dubai Customs to become a leading global model in combating the circulation of counterfeit products. The MoU was signed by Mansoor Al Malik, Executive Director for Policies and Legislation Division at Dubai Customs, and Malek Ha

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Dubai Sports Council and Ministry of Sports Establish Integrated System for Talent Identification and Development - dubai ...

Dubai Sports Council and Ministry of Sports Establish Integrated System for Talent Identification and Development

The Dubai Sports Council and the Ministry of Sports have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen institutional cooperation and unify efforts to develop an integrated system for identifying, managing, and nurturing sports talent in Dubai. The agreement aims to support the development of national talent and its athletic pathway, promote sustainable healthy and sporting habits, and build a balanced generation of athletes capable of supplying clubs and national teams. The memorandum reflects the role of the Ministry of Sports, through the UAE Committee for the Care of Sports Talent and Support of National Sports, in developing na

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Dubai Culture Equips Heritage Teams with Skills to Support People of Determination - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Equips Heritage Teams with Skills to Support People of Determination

Dubai, UAE, 16 December 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has concluded its specialised training for staff working across heritage sites, delivered under the Authority’s community initiative, ‘Empowering People of Determination in Cultural Guidance.’ Held in collaboration with the Taqarrub Centre for Rehabilitation and Generation Preparation, the programme strengthens staff readiness and communication skills to ensure cultural landmarks offer an inclusive visitor experience. It further supports the emirate’s ‘My Community… A City for Everyone’ initiative, which aims to make Dubai a fully accessible city for all res

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WHX in Dubai (formerly Arab Health) to debut specialised Biotech & Life Sciences Zone as sector growth accelerates globall...

WHX in Dubai (formerly Arab Health) to debut specialised Biotech & Life Sciences Zone as sector growth accelerates globally

The global biotechnology market is projected to reach over $4 trillion by 2035; the GCC market is expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2028, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the growth in the region Biotechnology and life sciences serve as a strategic bridge, connecting cutting-edge research with real-world healthcare transformation World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, formerly Arab Health, will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 9-12 February 2026, welcoming more than 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors at the largest healthcare event in 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 December 2025: World Health Expo

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Renowned CEO of Maison Schiaparelli, Delphine Bellini, inspires future generations at Istituto Marangoni Dubai - renowned...

Renowned CEO of Maison Schiaparelli, Delphine Bellini, inspires future generations at Istituto Marangoni Dubai

Istituto Marangoni Dubai, the acclaimed Higher Education Institute has welcomed the renowned Delphine Bellini, CEO of Maison Schiaparelli, to its campus as part of an ongoing series of talks to inspire and offer industry insight and expertise to its students. The ‘In Conversation’ event was attended by Istituto Marangoni Dubai’s students and covered topics including Delphine’s career, her perspective on today’s fashion industry, and the importance of strategic business planning, as well as the history and evolution of the brand and how she successfully scaled it over the years. Maison Schiaparelli was founded in 1927 by legendary avant

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Intersec 2026 reinforces UAE's leadership in global fire protection and emergency response - intersec reinforces

Intersec 2026 reinforces UAE’s leadership in global fire protection and emergency response

National initiatives, global partnerships, and artificial intelligence innovations position the UAE at the forefront of transforming emergency response The Fire & Rescue sector is returning to Intersec from 12-14 January 2026 with an expanded exhibition footprint with the show set to welcome over 1,400 exhibitors and featuring a high-impact conference programme Dubai, UAE: As fire safety challenges continue to evolve worldwide, the UAE remains at the forefront through innovation, investment, and international collaboration. Both the public and private sectors are increasingly focused on strengthening resilience, improving emergency

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Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing - emirates rolls

Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing

Dubai, UAE, 16 December 2025: Emirates today announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, starting from 1 February 2026. * Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in 1-2-1 layout for the first time. For Lebanon’s capital city, EK953 departs Dubai at 1540hrs, arriving in Beirut at 1700hrs, wi

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Dubai Customs launches project to update its strategic plan 2026–2030 - dubai customs

Dubai Customs launches project to update its strategic plan 2026–2030

future vision enhances Dubai’s competitiveness and supports its global economy Abdulla Busenad: Shaping a more innovative customs.. 2030 plan propels us toward an advanced global model Building an institution capable of anticipating challenges and turning opportunities into achievements. full alignment with Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.. our goal is to establish Dubai as the most advanced and seamless customs destination worldwide Dubai 14 December 2025: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade, economy, and government innovation, Dubai Customs announced the launch of its pro

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