RIYADH / GULF TIME Beautyworld Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading and most influential beauty event, will return from 21–23 June 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, marking a significant new chapter for the rapidly growing industry event. Positioned as a key mid-year meeting point for the beauty industry in Saudi Arabia, the 2027 edition is strategically timed to support …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Before dessert became theatrical, technical and meticulously plated, it was simple. It was a birthday cake shared with friends. Chocolate-coated ice cream bars on hot summer afternoons. Soft serve that melted faster than you could eat it. Family gatherings where sweets appeared at the centre of the table and everyone reached for a spoon. This summer, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is set to host the inaugural EMEA Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference (CHRIE) in Dubai. Held in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, the event will take place at the Library from 9 to 12 November …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is celebrating Philippine Independence Day at City Centre Deira with a special flag-raising ceremony and a limited-time-only community pop-up in partnership with PINAS Cargo. This year, City Centre Deira is honouring the rich culture and contributions of …

MEXICO CITY / WAM FIFA has confirmed the final stadium capacities for all 16 venues that will stage matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The stadiums will come alive as millions of fans from across the globe come together to celebrate the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever staged. Each venue has been prepared to deliver a world-class experience, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the Uunprovoked Iranian attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (17) of 2026, establishing the Dubai Longevity Authority (DLA), a new entity that aims to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Billionaire Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary joined Dubai-based entrepreneur and Founder of Tetr College of Business, Pratham Mittal for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, startup success, leadership and the future of global business. The 103-minute conversation offered unfiltered perspectives on building enduring businesses, navigating technological disruption and identifying opportunities in an increasingly competitive global …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikha Wafa bint Humaid Al Mualla, the Sheikha Wafa bint Humaid Al Mualla Community Initiatives Foundation organized the “Women’s Gateway to the Digital Economy” Conference in Dubai under the theme “Empowerment • Innovation • Impact,” bringing together government leaders, institutional representatives, entrepreneurs, and international experts from across the …

DUBAI / GULF TIME  As temperatures rise across the region this summer, excitement will hit fever pitch as VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, screens the biggest World Cup across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Whether you’re supporting your home nation or following a fan favourite, VOX Cinemas offers front-row seats to …