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BELOBABA partners with Skyline University College

Skyline University College partners with BELOBABA and Launches UAE’s First Hands-On Fintech Education Program

Impact Preneur6 days ago04 mins

Sharjah, UAE – May 7, 2025 – In a major boost for fintech education in the region, BELOBABA has partnered with Skyline University College to launch the university’s first Master of Financial Technology program. Program will bring Fintech leading partners like VISA as an effort to making this a powerful three-way collaboration that brings real-world…

Joud Aboud, EVP of Ghassan Aboud Group, and Emirates Family Office Association host landmark GCC-Asia Cross-Industry Leadership Event ahead of Token2049

Impact Preneur1 week ago05 mins

UAE event held signals new wave of regional collaboration and innovation between the GCC and Asia Dubai, UAE, 1 May 2025 – In a further demonstration of the UAE’s growing role as a global hub for cross-border collaboration, Joud Aboud, EVP of Ghassan Aboud Group, and Emirates Family Office Association hosted a high-profile forum…

From Flying Taxis to Burj Azizi – Mega Projects in Dubai

Impact Preneur3 weeks ago05 mins

Spotlight on the Pioneering Projects in the UAE—This Year too Dubai Leads Offering a plethora of state-of-the-art mega projects, the UAE is already the ‘talk of the town’ this year. Revolutionary transport solutions, tallest city landmarks, groundbreaking museums, souks, and malls glam up the list. Here’s a quick run-through. Flying Taxis—Looks Surreal and Mythical Even…

An Event about Sustainable Investments & Growth – Global Economic Zone Leaders Summit 2025

Impact Preneur3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

The Global Economic Zone Leaders Summit 2025 is a premier event promoting trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth. Dubai: The Global Economic Zone Leaders Summit 2025 is a must-attend event for international trade, investment, and economic development executives. This conference, held on April 24, 2025, at The H Dubai in the UAE, will bring together…

Emirati women have played a vital role in the UAE’s most significant achievements during 2024, a year marked by their growing presence and impact across various fields.

Emirati women set historic milestones in 2024

Impact Preneur5 months ago04 mins

Emirati women have played a vital role in the UAE’s most significant achievements during 2024, a year marked by their growing presence and impact across various fields. The year has witnessed several milestones that highlight the success of the UAE’s policies to empower and build the capacities of Emirati women. Notably, the UAE advanced to…

Hamdan bin Mohammed approves formation of Board of Directors of ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative

Impact Preneur5 months ago06 mins

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved the formation of the Board of Directors of the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, naming 11 leading and influential Arab figures from diverse…

Expo Centre Sharjah sets record with 80 exhibitions, 3 million visitors in 2024

Impact Preneur5 months ago012 mins

Expo Centre Sharjah continues its journey of achievements, cementing the emirate’s status as a leading regional and global hub for exhibitions and conferences. It further strengthens the exhibition industry’s role as a key driver of economic diversification and sustainable growth in Sharjah and the UAE. In 2024, Expo Centre Sharjah, alongside its affiliated centres in…

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the fourth edition of Hatta Cultural Nights, an initiative designed to offer visitors to the Hatta region a variety of cultural and entertainment experiences. The event encourages exploration of the region's historical, natural, and cultural features, as well as its unique traditions and customs, showcasing elements that enhance Hatta’s position as a tourist destination. This initiative aligns with the Hatta Master Development Plan, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, aimed at transforming Hatta into an attractive destination for business, investment and tourism locally and internationally. Set to take place at the Hatta Heritage Village from 22nd December 2024 to 1st January 2025, the event agenda features a series of heritage activities, artistic performances, and entertainment showcases that highlight the culture of Hatta. Visitors can enjoy poetry evenings with local poets, as well as traditional folklore and artistic performances by specialised groups presenting Al Harbiya, Al Ayala, and Al Azi. The programme also includes live sessions featuring traditional instruments like the Rababa and Oud, interactive drum performances, bubble and balloon shows, and more. The event offers a blend of cultural, heritage, and entertainment experiences, including classic car displays, motorbike tours, and workshops on astronomy, Arabic calligraphy, and traditional crafts such as Talli embroidery, Sadu weaving, Burqa sewing, and palm frond weaving. These workshops, led by skilled artisans, also include a dedicated space for traditional children’s games, designed to enrich their experiences and introduce them to the region's rich heritage. As part of Dubai Culture’s support for the Hatta Winter Festival initiative under the Dubai Destinations campaign, Hatta Cultural Nights will host a traditional market showcasing creations by local families and entrepreneurs. The market reflects their commitment to heritage while also featuring a variety of innovative products from creative talents, empowering them to present their work to the community and strengthening Dubai’s creative and cultural industries. Mariam Dhain Al Tamimi, Acting Director of the Heritage Sites Department at Dubai Culture, emphasised the importance of Hatta Cultural Nights in highlighting the region’s rich history, natural beauty, and heritage landmarks, saying, “Through Hatta Cultural Nights, Dubai Culture seeks to empower the people of Hatta and its creative talents, enabling them to promote their projects while supporting their economic, cultural, and commercial activities. This initiative showcases the region’s distinctive cultural and heritage experiences, aligning with Dubai Culture’s commitment to preserving local heritage, safeguarding national identity, and embedding it in the hearts of our community.”

Dubai Culture announces 4th Hatta Cultural Nights programme

Impact Preneur5 months ago04 mins

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the fourth edition of Hatta Cultural Nights, an initiative designed to offer visitors to the Hatta region a variety of cultural and entertainment experiences. The event encourages exploration of the region’s historical, natural, and cultural features, as well as its unique traditions and customs, showcasing elements…

UAE President confers Zayed Second Medal on Minister of Environment of Chile

Impact Preneur5 months ago02 mins

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on Professor Maisa Rojas, Minister of Environment of Chile, in recognition of her contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which was hosted in the UAE…

450,000 businesses registered for Corporate Tax FTA

Impact Preneur5 months ago02 mins

khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), said that the number of companies registered for corporate tax has surpassed 450,000, demonstrating a strong commitment from the business sector to align with the new tax system. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the FTA’s second strategic…

ACI in Milan highlights Arab legacy in Andalusia

Impact Preneur5 months ago05 mins

The Arabic Cultural Institute (ACI) at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, in collaboration with the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), honoured the achievements of outstanding graduates from an Arabic calligraphy workshop in a ceremony that included a lecture on Arab and Islamic heritage in Andalusia. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of…

First Heritage Conference calls for preservation of heritage cities amidst modern changes

Impact Preneur5 months ago04 mins

he Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) concluded the “First Heritage Conference” under the theme “Heritage Cities in the Arab World,” which took place in Sharjah’s heritage area. The three-day conference brought together 50 experts and academic researchers from 19 Arab countries, including the UAE, Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Sudan, Yemen, Mauritania,…