The British Council has opened submissions for its first ever Small Screen, Big Film festival, a new short film festival for young and aspiring filmmakers in the region. Budding directors and anyone with a smartphone are encouraged to create a three-minute film using their device and enter for a chance to have their work shown and promoted

Part of the first edition of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017)’s two-day discussion agenda will be an exclusive women-only panel session titled ‘Emirati Women: Potential & Possibilities’, which will be held on the second day of the Summit, 5 December from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the

The second Global NCD Alliance Forum, which takes place December 9-11, 2017 in Sharjah, will be the setting for two days of workshops and plenary sessions that examine the latest efforts to reduce the worldwide burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Held under the theme ‘Stepping up the Pace for NCDs: Making 2018 count,’ the forum

Al Zorah, the unique lifestyle and leisure destination in the UAE, nestled in the exotic setting of natural mangroves and breathtaking lagoons of Ajman, expands its portfolio of sporting activities to offer ultimate thrilling watersports experiences. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and family retreats, the luxury destination will host several motorised and non-motorised sports including jet-skiing, wake

Condé Nast Traveler (U.S) recently announced the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognising Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah with the honour of ‘Top Hotel in the Middle East’. With an outstanding score of 98.52, the five-star property also secured a ranking as 19th ‘Best Hotel in the World’, underscoring its position as one of the

The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), organised in collaboration with UN Women, will bring together 70 key speakers, including senior figures, ministers, heads of local and international organisations, global experts and entrepreneurs, who will discuss the current challenges and opportunities available to

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi has announced a week-long line-up to celebrate UAE’s National Day inspired by the special generosity of the nation starting from the 28th November. As part of the program, Marina Mall, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), has commissioned an exhibit that immortalizes the ‘Generosity of UAE’ in a