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What to expect at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2027

The fifth edition brings AI, creator tools, and social impact into sharper focus

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Press conference announcing the latest updates for the fifth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2027 held at the Creators HQ on September 30

How to build leadership in uncertain times

Experts say self-awareness, visibility, continuous learning are key to leadership growth

Visitors attending the Gulf News LevelUP at Dusit Thani Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road

MBA in 2026: Is it still a smart move?

UAE experts weigh the career value of an MBA in a changing business landscape

From left to right: Dr. Umesh Kothari, Assistant Dean GMBA/MGB/GCGM and Assistant Professor, S P Jain School of Global Management; Joshua Jackson, Conversion, Retention & Digital Transformation Manager, Middlesex University Dubai; Dr. Nidhi Sehgal, Head of School – Business and Humanities, Curtin University Dubai; and Amber Haque, Associate Director, Middle East Development, London Business School

Want a promotion? Here’s what employers are looking for

Experts say moving up the career ladder requires more than years of experience

From left to right: Tariro Masukume, Education Relationships Lead, ACCA; Prof. Gisela Loehlein, Academic Director, De Montfort University Dubai; Ebru Goksu Yildirim, Executive, Leadership and Team Coach, Facilitator & Trainer, London Business School; Dr. Salma Soliman, Assistant Professor in Management, Heriot-Watt University Dubai; and Dr. Jamid Ul Islam, Associate Professor, Canadian University Dubai

Gulf News LevelUP officially opens in Dubai

New Gulf News expo opens pathways to further study, skills, and career advancement

From left to right: Potru Raju, Director of Circulation Sales & Distribution, Gulf News; Mark Thompson, Editor-In-Chief, Gulf News; Vijay Vaghela, CEO, Gulf News; Tina Bhaktha, Director of Events & Special Features, Gulf News; Santu Dev, Director of Media Commercial, Gulf News; and Mohamad Waleed Abdelaal, Director of Commercial Printing Sales & Production Plan, Gulf News

Dubai’s Dh10b events expansion enters next phase

More than 100 events are set for DWTC venues as DEC expansion progresses towards 2031

Dubai World Trade Centre is set to host more than 100 exhibitions, conferences and business events across its two venues through the end of 2026. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

What to expect at The Ripe Market in Dubai this season

Dubai’s popular outdoor weekend market returns for its 15th anniversary season

The new season will see The Ripe Market open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 9pm, with extended Sunday hours giving visitors more time to experience Ripe from morning through to evening

Thousands celebrate 'Emirates Loves Palestine' in Dubai

Families, artists, businesses, residents gather in celebration of UAE-Palestine friendship

The inaugural edition of “Emirates Loves Palestine” opened on August 29 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

What to see at Sharjah's Al Maleh and Fishing Festival

The four-day festival offers a lively window into the UAE’s maritime heritage

13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival at Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn

Dubai’s biggest events coming through December

Major technology, travel, property and consumer shows will run across two Dubai venues

Dubai’s biggest events return through December with GITEX, Big 5, Beautyworld and more

SB Girls tease new Dubai show after Abu Dhabi success

After a milestone Abu Dhabi concert, the group hints at a festive December show in Dubai

Gulf News conducted an exclusive interview with the SB Girls after their "Get Get Aw" concert held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8

Why thousands of fans came to see SB Girls in Abu Dhabi

It was a night to relive the songs, dances, childhood memories they never forgot

The Filipino girl pop group SB Girls held their "Get Get Aw" concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8

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