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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

World

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

World

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

World

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

United Arab Emirates

Dubai wants to show how AI will create a city of the future

Emirates city plans to pioneer new technologies.

20/02/2018

World

Trailblazing tech

We travel to Dubai this week to interview innovators on the ground at the World Government Summit, with an exclusive interview with musician will.i.am

16/02/2018

World

UAE's Minister of the Environment talks climate change

In an exclusive interview to Inspire Middle East, His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi describes the UAE's approach to climate change

16/02/2018

Cult

Witness the Sharjah Light Festival

Twenty-four international light artists display breath-taking installations for 11 days in Sharjah UAE.

14/02/2018

Cult

Sharjah Light Festival in photos

Discover some of the highlights from the stunning Sharjah Light Festival, as seen from social media.

14/02/2018

United Arab Emirates

Artificial city to give a glimpse of life on Mars

The United Arab Emirates plans to construct a Mars Science City near Dubai to simulate human occupation on the Red Planet.

13/02/2018

United Arab Emirates

The World Government Summit 2018 In Brief

Today marks the last day of the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai, where prominent thinkers, experts and policy-makers gather to talk about technology and innovation in a range of fields.

13/02/2018

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Sharjah Light Festival

The United Arab Emirates celebrates the annual Sharjah Light Festival by illuminating the city's buildings.

12/02/2018

Culture news

Art with a diplomatic heart

In its debut episode, Inspire Middle East explores the powerful art of cultural diplomacy

02/02/2018

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World's longest zipwire opens in UAE

Thrill seekers will travel on the zipwire at speeds of up to 150kph along its 2.8 kilometre length.

01/02/2018

United Arab Emirates

World's longest zipline to open in the UAE

Adventure-seekers can ride 2.8km over the Jebel Jais mountains near the Oman border.

01/02/2018

United Arab Emirates

Daredevils ride the world's 'longest and fastest urban zip line'

"You feel like you're about to fall to your death," said one person after trying the attraction

16/01/2018

United Arab Emirates

UAE angers citizens by blocking Skype—then blocks petition against it

National telecom providers said the video calling app was "unlicensed" and could not be used legally.

16/01/2018

Sport

Serena Williams plays her first match since giving birth

The 23 grand slam singles champion made a losing return to the courts against Jelena Ostapenko in Abu Dhabi after taking almost a year out to have her baby.

30/12/2017

United Arab Emirates

Dubai opens $10 million camel hospital

According to its director, the Dubai Camel Hospital is the first of its kind in the world.

16/12/2017

United Arab Emirates

FIFA Club World Cup final: Real Madrid favourites as key players retur

Brazilian side Gremio are the underdogs going into Saturday night's final in Abu Dhabi, but head coach Renato Gaucho says his side are up to the challenge.

15/12/2017

United Arab Emirates

UAE denies claim of Yemen missile attack

Civilians get caught up in fighting between former allies in Yemen's civil war

03/12/2017