The Special Olympics World Games 2019 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March 2019 for the first time in the Middle East North Africa since the movement’s founding over 50 years ago. The Crown Prince Court led the winning bid efforts with a mission to promote positive social change for people with intellectual disabilities and create a more inclusive society. Special Olympics is the world’s largest humanitarian sporting event and a global movement which focuses on…

A flagship initiative of the Dubai art season, the SIKKA Art Fair is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Office at Dubai Culture. The event was created to support and showcase Emirati artists as well as up-and-coming artists based throughout the region. The SIKKA Art Fair is built around artist-led practices, initiatives and discourse, and runs a diverse programme of events for all the…

A veritable launch pad for talented young Emiratis, Careers UAE opens up a world of employment opportunities in diverse fields. The annual event provides the UAE Nationals a powerful platform to meet recruiters from leading local, regional and multinational organisations. Accelerating the UAE’s vision of empowering the nation’s youth, the 2019 edition will bring candidates face-to-face with hiring managers from over 20 industries. A selection of free seminars by leading UAE entrepreneurs and specialised workshops will help participants brush up…

The 1000 Vases Exhibition has arrived in Dubai after tremendous success in Paris, where over 4,000 visitors saw the incredible creativity of 150 designers. Dubai Design District (d3), in collaboration with Meet My Project and TAM, is hosting the second edition of 1000 Vases so that local audiences can celebrate the original creations of young, independent designers from around the world. Each piece communicates a unique story, using diverse materials to reflect the individual personality and sensitivity of each vase.…

A leading international art fair, Art Dubai aims to broaden the conversation on art beyond the traditional art centres and galleries. The event is highly regarded in the international art world and provides a platform for emerging talent, showcasing them alongside firmly established centres and well-known artists. The 13th edition will feature galleries from 41 countries across four rooms, with the new gallery section – Bawwaba – displaying solo works from artists in the Middle East, Central and South Asia,…

Now in its 15th year, Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) has established itself as the Middle East’s thoroughbred event for equestrian industry professionals as well as horse lovers alike. It is a unique platform for suppliers of equestrian equipment, products and services to meet with the most successful and influential owners, breeders, stables, veterinarians and clubs. Last year, more than 10,000 buyers, professionals, breeders and enthusiasts attended, widening their global networks through 200 companies taking part from over 25 countries.…

The multi-hued world of apparel, textiles and footwear is all set to mesmerise audiences once again at the International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF). Heralded as the UAE's most exclusive and sought-after sourcing fair within this industry, IATF will enter its ninth edition in 2019. Over the years, the show has evolved into a leading forum for buyers in the MENA region to source the best fabrics, home textiles, accessories, prints and machineries from international manufacturers and mills. This world-class…