Author: News Desk

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Sculpture Park will conclude its second season on September 30, 2023. In accordance with that, it offers visitors a final chance to enjoy over 100 extraordinary artworks from artists all over the world. This season, Sculpture Park has welcomed visitors with its theme, ‘Tales Under the Gate.’ It features modern, futuristic, innovative, and cutting-edge artistic masterpieces by renowned and independent artists representing diverse art movements from around the world. Some of the most outstanding exhibits are featured on a grand scale, such as the towering Spirit of Hathor by Ms. Natalie Clark and the…

United States: Dubai Cares and the COP28 Presidency have hosted a high-level event at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The session aimed to outline the COP28 Presidency and RewirEd Summit’s vision for education at COP28 and set a legacy of placing education at the heart of human development for people and the planet. Dubai Cares intends to use the RewirEd Summit at COP28 as an opportunity to unite, align agendas, and advocate for rewired education systems as the key to addressing climate change and other global crises at their core. The UAE-based global philanthropic organization is a civil…

United States: The UAE government has released a detailed discussion paper urging a united and determined global effort to address the threat of water scarcity. Titled ‘Ripple Effect Water Scarcity: The concealed challenge to worldwide stability and growth,’ the paper thoroughly analyzes the causes of global water scarcity, underscores existing implications observed in different regions, and proposes several potential solutions to this escalating problem. During the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released this discussion paper. It aims to rally the global community and encourage collaboration to tackle the…

Dubai: The fourth annual conference of the Emirates Oncology Society has started in Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. The two-day conference, organized by the association with the support of the Emirates Medical Association and the Gulf Oncology Society, has drawn more than 1,400 specialists in the field of oncology and related disciplines. The conference featured a lineup of 90 speakers from various countries, including France, Germany, and the United States, as well as esteemed doctors from the University of Houston. In addition, major international pharmaceutical companies have made notable…

Dubai: The 8th Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition (MEIDAM) has begun in Dubai with around 3,000 experts and specialized doctors to discuss the latest trends in the field of dermatology and cosmetic medicine. The conference is organized by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre, in partnership with the MEIDAM Association. The opening ceremony featured welcome addresses from Dr. Khaled Al Nuaimi, President of MEIDAM, Mr. Khaled Khalifa, the Representative to the GCC Countries for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and representatives from the World…

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Geographic Information Centre has launched the first-of-its-kind Union Atlas in the UAE. The initiative seeks to ensure the availability of reliable geospatial and statistical information to all members of society as well as to federal, governmental, and private entities in vital sectors in the UAE. The Union Atlas provides an integrated database that allows entities to conduct scientific research and studies related to social, economic, and geographical fields. It further facilitates the process of exchanging information between various authorities to enhance their operational performance. The initiative will contribute to supporting innovation and scientific research in the…

Oman: A delegation from the UAE Ministry of Finance has attended a meeting in Muscat, Oman. It was the first meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Common Market Committee, and the Federation of GCC Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FGCC Chambers). It was held at the GCC Supreme Council Advisory Board headquarters. The meeting focused on speeding up the fulfillment of GCC common market criteria according to the 2022–2024 plan. This is aimed at benefiting the economies and societies of GCC states and bolstering their global economic competitiveness. The UAE delegation included representatives from the GCC Affairs Department…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Centre for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care (Ewaa), an affiliate of the Department of Community Development (DCD), will organize the MENA region’s first-ever Art Therapy Conference from October 17 to 18, 2023, at ERTH Abu Dhabi. The inaugural Art Therapy Conference will bring together a diverse group of experts, specialists, and enthusiasts from across the globe who will delve into the most recent advancements in art therapy. It offers an enriching program, packed with diverse workshops, scientific sessions, compelling art showcases, and networking opportunities, and serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, acquiring knowledge, and sparking…

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the “DYOD: Donate Your Own Device” campaign. The Digital School, under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, launched the campaign in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). Its goal is to collect 10,000 used electronic devices from individual and institutional donors and refurbish and recycle them through partnerships with specialized institutions. This educational, humanitarian, and environmental initiative empowers students of the Digital School by enabling their access to education, especially those facing difficulties in obtaining electronic devices. Until the middle of September 2023, DEWA’s employees donated over…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to host the 24th annual Arab Hospitals Federation Forum from September 25 to 26, 2023, at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Hotel, Etihad Towers. The event is organized by the Arab Hospitals Federation in cooperation with its strategic partner, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH Abu Dhabi). The Forum, held under the theme ‘Leading Tomorrow’s Healthcare: Sustainability, Transformation, and Collaboration,’ will cover a range of topics, including leading Arab hospitals towards transformation, sustainability, leadership, digital health and innovation. The event will be attended by 50 speakers from 12 countries around the world, including the…