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How are 3D-printed limbs changing lives in the UAE?

High-tech 3D-printed limbs are providing amputees in the United Arab Emirates with the renewed chance to walk, run and even ride motorcycles.

10/08/2018

World

Plunging from heights of 25 meters on stage with La Perle

Resident theatre shows are not the norm in Dubai, however, the post-modern circus-style performance La Perle is rewriting the rules.

03/08/2018

World

Tomorrowland booms the electronic dance music scene in Abu Dhabi

Tomorrowland, an electronic dance music festival that started in Europe thirteen years ago, attracted fans from around the world to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 28th.

03/08/2018

World

How are camel milk products being consumed worldwide?

Known in the Middle East as a traditional and culturally important drink, camel milk is gaining popularity internationally.

27/07/2018

World

Date beauty contest and superfood snacks: highlights from the Liwa Date Festival

The Liwa Date Festival has come to an end after eleven days of celebrating the new date harvest.

27/07/2018

United Arab Emirates

Disabled teen thrown off Emirates flight despite doctor's OK to fly

Euronews presenter Isabelle Kumar and her family were removed from an Emirates Airline flight because of her son’s epilepsy, even though doctors had cleared him to fly.

25/07/2018

World

Backstage at one of the world’s largest indoor theme parks

Batman and Superman are about to move into their first official home in the Middle East.

20/07/2018

World

'Freej' cartoon animates the Middle East with feisty Emirati characters

'Freej' cartoon animates the Middle East with feisty Emirati characters

19/07/2018

World

What does the future of the Islamic economy look like?

As old as the religion itself, Islamic banking has reached new levels of maturity in the past fifty years. It is forecast to be worth 3 trillion dollars by 2021 with Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE currently leading the market.

15/07/2018

World

How the French community in the UAE gets ready for the World Cup final

How the French community in the UAE is getting ready for the World Cup final.

15/07/2018

World

How local artists are decorating Facebook’s walls

With more than 27,000 employees and 55 offices worldwide, Facebook is constantly seeking emerging artists to decorate its walls and office furnishings.

06/07/2018

World

Football, music and gaming: meet the Middle East's upcoming talent

Competitors come in many forms, some are teams going toe-to-toe on a playing field whilst others pit their skills in digital arenas. Then there are those with no opponents, challenging themselves, and the status quo, in musical concert halls.

29/06/2018

World

The art of self-expression: Dance, fashion & literature

What do words on a page, expressive movement, and fashion all have in common? In the Middle East, they’re being used to connect people in society in differing ways.

22/06/2018

World

MENA women in sports are levelling the playing field

Women in the Middle East and North Africa are hurdling over stereotypes in sports. Inspire Middle East met up with four women from different countries in the region to see up close and personal how they are redefining what it means to be an Arab sportswoman.

15/06/2018

World

Angel investors: Seed capital helps MENA female start-ups take flight

The MENA region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is growing in size and stature thanks to business accelerator schemes, alternative financing and an expanding community of angel investors and professional mentors.

08/06/2018

World

Rewriting history: Sharjah exhibits a modern approach to calligraphy

A modern Arabic calligraphy exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization brings to light how the practice, that dates back to the 7th century, is moving with the times.

01/06/2018

World

Bridging cultures: Ramadan opens doors and minds

More than twenty years ago, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) was set-up to bridge the cultural gap between the local community and the estimated 200 nationalities living and working in the UAE.

25/05/2018

Travel News

A weekend in Dubai

Dubai is a global city that knows how to entertain.

21/05/2018

Business

ADNOC CEO: 'We simply can and should invest in downstream'

The CEO of oil giant ADNOC spoke to Euronews about plans to increase investment on downstream oil market

14/05/2018

World

TV star Joelle and the growing business of beauty in the Middle East

This week Inspire Middle East goes beneath the surface of the region’s cosmetics industry.

11/05/2018

World

Human enhancement and UAE’s Mars mission: the Future Forum's hot topics

Microscopic vision, brain implants and the importance of the 2020 Emirati mission to Mars were highlights at the Future Forum in Abu Dhabi

09/05/2018

World

How will hyperspeed and AI tech shake up the Middle East?

This week’s Inspire Middle East goes high-tech as we focus on the big and small innovations that will be impacting tomorrow’s world.

04/05/2018

World

Sustainability and hyperspeed: the future of tourism showcased at ATM

This week, Inspire Middle East tours the Arabian Travel Market, a leading event for the tourism industry looking at the future of travel in the region. We also report on the real-estate event Cityscape Abu Dhabi to discover how much affordable housing really costs in today’s money.

27/04/2018

World

Centre Stage: Music in the Middle East, Past & Present

This week we tread the boards at Dubai Opera and go behind the scenes with the European Union Youth Orchestra as they tune-up for their debut performance in the emirate. We also visit a refugee camp in Jordan where traditional music is helping Syrians reconnect with their heritage.

20/04/2018

World

The Culture Summit: Art as an agent of social change

Award-winning British photojournalist Jimmy Nelson takes us on a journey to the hidden corners of the world, putting indigenous communities into perspective through his camera lens at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. We also master martial arts with a real-life Power Ranger at Middle East Comic Con.

13/04/2018

World

Horse Power: The inside track on the 2018 Dubai World Cup

This week we’re saddling-up for an equestrian-themed show, with an exclusive interview with Bob Baffert, one of the most successful horse trainers in the world. Plus, we’ll introduce you to a horse whisperer, a man fondly referred to as the ‘Abu Dhabi Cowboy’.

06/04/2018