Daily Archives: May 5, 2025

Travel & Tourism

Airport Show 2025 reveals US$1 trillion expansion projects in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian markets

Airport Show 2025 reveals US$1 trillion expansion projects in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian markets

  • Ahmed bin Saeed: Dubai’s aviation sector will continue soar in line with economic growth
  • Airport leaders and experts will participate in key conferences
  • The Middle East region will handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040
  • Airport Show 2025 to run at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to May 8, 2025
  • MEASA’s largest airport industry B2B platform to draw over 6,000 attendees from 30 countries
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Food & Dining

The Market Island Launches its Spring Campaign at Dubai Festival City Mall

Introducing the Dining Adventure of the Season

The Market Island Launches its Spring Campaign at Dubai Festival City Mall

Dubai, UAE – 5 May 2025 – The Market Island, the region’s largest culinary destination, is launching its eagerly awaited Spring Campaign., starting May 1st at Dubai Festival City Mall. The five-week celebration brings exclusive dining deals, limited-time menus, weekend live entertainment for kids and adults and exciting brand collaborations. There’s also a grand prize draw on the final day of Eid Al Adha, with giveaways worth over AED 250,000.

Located on the ground floor at the mall’s north end, The Market Island spans 70,000 square feet, with over 40 food vendors and space for more than 3,500 guests. As Dubai’s largest and most diverse food hub, it celebrates the city’s status as a Middle Eastern culinary capital, offering everything from gourmet international dishes to local favourites.

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Education

ADU Celebrates the 9th Edition of its Art for Autism Competition

Championing creativity and promoting inclusion

ADU Celebrates the 9th Edition of its Art for Autism Competition

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 05 May 2025: As part of its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted the 9th edition of its Art for Autism Competition on 24 April at its main campus. The event, held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the Emirates Autism Society (EAS), aligns with the UAE’s agenda for promoting social inclusion and the National Strategy for empowering People of Determination (PoD).  In conjunction with Autism Awareness Month and the global “Light It Up Blue” campaign, the competition sought to spotlight extraordinary talents of individuals on the autism spectrum, fostering a deeper public understanding through the transformative power of art.

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Featured

Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, Erth Zayed Philanthropies Board of Trustees Reviews 2024 Achievements and Approves Strategic Direction

His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed:

  • More than 129 million people reached worldwide and AED 1.4 billion deployed through Erth Zayed Philanthropies initiatives in 2024
  • AED 2.4 billion committed to future impact and over AED 2.5 billion secured from partners
  • Health, food security, education, economic empowerment, environment and service to the community at the heart of 2024 global impact in more than 90 countries

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 May 2025 – Under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, and Chairman of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, the Board convened to review the Foundation’s 2024 impact and endorse its future strategic direction.

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