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Reach for the sky: How an Emirati air race pilot achieved his dream

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Reach for the sky: How an Emirati air race pilot achieved his dream

Explore how a Flying Academy teen achieved his dream: Husam Gamal tells Euronews how his career as a qualified air race pilot took off.

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Beach Burj Khalifa

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Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC)

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Dubai

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Dubai Beach

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Emirates Towers

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Business Update

MENA Moonshots: Early-stage investment to support start-ups

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MENA Moonshots: Early-stage investment to support start-ups

Lindsay Miller is the managing partner and board director of a boutique early-stage investor

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Why increasing numbers of people are relocating to Dubai

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Why increasing numbers of people are relocating to Dubai

Many of us dream of relocating to a sunny tax haven, and Dubai is one destination that’s banking on attracting expats to populate its workforce and power its economy.

02/01/2023

Kerry team player kicking for a point on the scoreboard.

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The Irish team sport bringing people together in Dubai

With around 200,000 people relocating to Dubai each year, meeting people and making friends is a priority for most newcomers. For Irish football players, this mission is made much easier

28/12/2022

Multicultural Higher Education

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How Dubai is attracting students from around the world

With more than 60 international university campuses and colleges, Dubai has attracted 60,000 multicultural students and the figure is growing

27/12/2022

Legendary music score composer Hans Zimmer takes his tour to Dubai

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Legendary music score composer Hans Zimmer takes his tour to Dubai

Hollywood music score composer and music producer Hans Zimmer has announced he will perform his Live Tour in Dubai for the first time. Speaking to Euronews, he said that people can expect ‘chaos’ and ‘something a little different’.

24/12/2022

Santa Claus is coming to Dubai: preparing for christmas in the desert

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Santa Claus is coming to Dubai: preparing for christmas in the desert

As Christmas nears, Dubai's expat and local communities come together to celebrate the holidays. From winter markets to tree light illuminations the festivities are a festive feast, you’re spoilt for choice with Christmas in Dubai.

20/12/2022

UAE Hope probe reveals the mysteries of Mars

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UAE Hope probe reveals the mysteries of Mars

The Emirates Mars Mission has been a source of inspiration for young Arabs and is set to have a long-lasting impact on the economy.

17/12/2022

Football mania takes hold in Dubai – and not just for the World Cup

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Football mania takes hold in Dubai – and not just for the World Cup

Whether you’re an avid fan, a budding amateur or a professional player, there are many benefits of being in Dubai. Committed supporters’ clubs, live games and shows, and cutting-edge training facilities and academies all unite Dubai’s football fans and aficionados in appreciation of the sport.

14/12/2022

A passion for perfumes: One Parisian entrepreneur looks to the Middle East for olfactory inspiration

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A passion for perfumes: BDK Parfums launches new fragrance in Dubai

David Benedek's grandparents moved to Paris from Transylvania in the 1950s where they opened their first boutique in the Palais-Royale area.

09/12/2022

Prototypes for Humanity: 100 ideas to change the world

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Prototypes for Humanity: 100 ideas to change the world

In Dubai, we hear from some of the brightest young academic minds across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania as the event showcases 100 original, impactful, and innovative ideas created by students and recent graduates from around the world.

07/12/2022

Ensuring your product fits the market is key when scaling.

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3 Golden rules for scaling businesses

In an interview with Euronews, Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and founder at Psyonic, a company manufacturing the world’s first touch-sensing bionic hand, shares his top tips for scaling up

07/12/2022

French fans cheering on their nation in Dubai

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Beyond rivalry, shared passion brings football fans together in Dubai

Beyond the big tournaments, football is pursued all year round in Dubai at supporters’ clubs, live events and football academies established by professional players

07/12/2022

Food waste can be reduced using AI

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Food for thought: how AI is reducing waste in restaurants

Food waste management company Winnow estimates that its AI-powered tools have already saved 61,000 tons of Co2, equivalent to 36,512,500 meals, worth €42 million

07/12/2022

Desert Barbell: the Middle East's largest powerlifting club

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Desert Barbell: the Middle East's largest powerlifting club

After joining a gym in Dubai to get in shape, Marco discovered powerlifting and fell in love with it. Now his team is set to represent the UAE at this year's Asian Powerlifting Championships in Dubai.

03/12/2022

Bluewaters Island

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For 30 days a year Dubai transforms into a city-wide gym

Now in its sixth year, Dubai Fitness Challenge is bigger than ever with a 30-day calendar of classes and events. The challenge is simple: complete 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days

25/11/2022

Using technology to make it rain

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Using technology to make it rain

From adjusting the weather to pulling water from thin air, innovative technology is being used to help find a sustainable supply of drinking water.

24/11/2022

Jeremy Thomas explains why he personally bootstrapped his business.

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The pros and cons of bootstrapping in business

Financed at the owner’s expense, the bootstrapping business model may be the best option for those with a lack of experience in formulating business plans

23/11/2022

Sailing regatta on the coast of Dubai.

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The Gulf Coast sailing scene bringing communities together

With more than 1300km of coastline, the Arabian Gulf is a popular spot for sailing, and during winter, weather conditions are ideal with minimal tides and predictable winds

23/11/2022

Wearable VR that allows the user to be aware of their surroundings.

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How wearable technology could take users to new worlds

There’s more to wearable tech than counting steps with smartwatches and fitness trackers. Introducing the new suits and boots taking users to new worlds

23/11/2022

Flying car on display at GITEX

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Flying cars… “It's like taking an elevator”

Using eight propellers, the Xpeng X2 lifts directly off the ground without the need for a runway, making it suitable for flying in built-up urban areas. It can also drive itself.

23/11/2022

DP World Dubai World Padel Championship 2022

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World Padel Championship prize pool reaches €500,000

Padel, the fastest-growing racquet sport on the planet, has made history in Dubai, amassing a prize pool of €500,000 for the World Padel Championship

22/11/2022