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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

World

Picture Perfect: Exploring creative minds at Art Dubai

Egyptian-Swiss artist Karim Noureldin takes us on a creative journey through his modern textile installations which were on display at this year’s Art Dubai. We also examine the emerging Arab art genre of satirical cartooning in Jordan.

30/03/2018

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Drinking and eating gold at Dubai’s ‘seven-star’ hotel

Burj Al Arab's engineering director explains how gold is used across more than 2,000 square meters of the hotel. We also look at how gold can be an investment, an accessory and even a bridal dowry.

23/03/2018

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Food for thought: Literature and gastronomy festivals in Dubai

Inspire Middle East celebrates the region’s love for the written word at the 10th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, by spotlighting some of the regional and international talents on the ground.

16/03/2018

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VR, cinema and jazz: discovering creative industries at the Abu Dhabi

Creative concepts in the capital: Luminaries gather at the Abu Dhabi Ideas Weekend

09/03/2018

World

Cruise control: Private jets and superyachts

The Inspire Middle East team is on the ground at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo to discover the latest trends in private jets, and find out how the capital is realizing its ambitions to become a hub for business plane travel in the region.

02/03/2018

World

Upstarting the Middle East: youth and innovation

Careem, Jordanian startups and the investment in UAE’s youth

23/02/2018