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Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sets a Guinness World Record

Ethara’s collaboration with Ma Hawa helped avoid more than one million plastic bottles, serving 339,000 Abu Dhabi GP attendees with drinking water generated from air.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2nd May 2026: A sustainability initiative at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has earned a Guinness World Record for producing the largest volume of drinking water generated from air in 24 hours. The milestone was achieved through a collaboration between Ethara, organisers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Ma Hawa, the UAE-based, sustainable water production company owned by Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP. This significant achievement was announced during a ceremony held at the headquarters of Ethara in Abu Dhabi in association with MaHawa.

During the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix more than 30 Ma Hawa atmospheric water generation machines were deployed across the Yas Marina Circuit and Etihad Park. Within 24 hours, the system produced 60.75 cubic meters of drinking water from air setting a Guinness World Records for the ‘most water generated by an atmospheric water generation system in 24 hours.’

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Hotpack hosts day out for 1,500 employees at Dubai Miracle Garden

Dubai, UAE – May 1, 2026: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, marked International Workers’ Day by bringing together 1,500 employees for a memorable experience at Dubai Miracle Garden.

Hotpack stated that the company undertook this initiative as more than a day out for employees. It was an opportunity to convey a message of resilience in times of uncertainty, and to assure employees of hope and safety by prioritising their wellbeing through meaningful engagement beyond the workplace.

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DIPW launches remote ‘Novel Writing’ workshop

Dubai, UAE, 29 April 2026- The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), launched its 2026 Novel Writing workshop, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing emerging literary talents across the Arab world.

Building on a series of successful workshops held across several Arab countries, the workshop aims to expand channels of support and empowerment for young writers. It will run for four months starting in April and will be held remotely, enabling participants from around the world to participate. The workshop will be supervised by Dr. Shahla Ujayli, novelist and professor of Modern Arabic Literature and Cultural Studies.

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UAE PAVILION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA AWARDED GOLD

 AT iF DESIGN AWARD 2026

Recognition acknowledges the Pavilion’s interior architecture and visitor experience within the category Trade Fairs and Temporary Exhibitions

Abu Dhabi / Tokyo, April 30, 2026: The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has been awarded Gold at the iF Design Award 2026 in the category Interior Architecture – Trade Fairs / Temporary Exhibitions, placing it among a select group of globally recognised design achievements.

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Dom Art Projects Spring/Summer 2026 Programme

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 30 April 2026: Dom Art Projects presents its new programme, marking its debut at Art Dubai’s special edition with a digital presentation, alongside a new group exhibition, Time That Grows Slowly, and a solo presentation by Petr Kirusha at its Al Khayat space. Spanning digital practices, painting, and installation, the programme reflects the institution’s ongoing focus on time, perception, and the conditions shaping contemporary artistic production, bringing together international and regional artists across exhibitions, residencies, and research-led presentations.

Anna Pumpyanskaya, Co-Founder and Director, said: “As we enter this upcoming art season during a time of resilience and connection in the UAE, we are embracing new models of support for artists, from studio occupancy and research opportunities, to presenting their work in important global platforms such as Art Dubai. As an independent institution, we are committed to introducing audiences to artists they may not yet know, and to creating pathways for discovery and long-term recognition through exhibitions, collaborations, art fairs, commissions, public art projects, and acquisition into collections.”

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