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Dubai’s Dh10b events expansion enters next phase

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

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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

Filipino pop icon SB Girls arrive in Abu Dhabi

The beloved Filipino group opens up about the bond that keeps them together

Filipino pop icon SB Girls during a press conference held on August 6 at Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi

Why Zendaya’s Iranian earrings sparked debate

Experts question the ethics of wearing ancient artefacts as luxury jewellery

Zendaya at an event for "The Odyssey" in London

What Khorfakkan Mango Festival offers farmers, families

Fifth edition turns mango into a livelihood, a learning platform, a community experience

The three-day Khorfakkan Mango Festival operates under the theme "Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth" held at Expo Khorfakkan

How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life

Over 60,000 attended the celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day

The event has stood as a display of the Filipino community’s resilience, gratitude, and lasting contribution to the UAE’s multicultural society

Best concerts, comedy and shows in the UAE this June

Bollywood musicals, rock orchestras, comedy nights and live concerts await

Whether you are after live comedy, ballet, Bollywood, rock classics, or a homegrown piano prodigy, there is something on almost every weekend this month.

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