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From Dubai to Spain: How Huspy is disrupting the home-buying market

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The UAE-born ‘PropTech’ platform is simplifying the process of buying homes, arranging viewings online and delivering initial mortgage quotes within 30 seconds

09/11/2022

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A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin

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In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films

07/11/2022

Cult

A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

31/10/2022

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The weird and wonderful world of Dubai gardens

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Gardens in Dubai serve many purposes. Some are cleverly designed to meet the demands of the community and high climates, while others are big-ticket attractions. Among them, Dubai Miracle Garden is blooming with 150 million flowers, while Dubai Garden Glow is planted with 10 million LED lights.

28/10/2022

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John Sanei furture stragetist: "prepare for all eventualities"

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Future strategist and bestselling author John Sanei says that society should "prepare for all eventualities" when contemplating the future, despite adding that there is no way to actually "future-proof the future." John was speaking at the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future.

24/10/2022

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XPeng flying car takes to the sky in Dubai

A futuristic flying two-seater car flew over Dubai’s skyline during GITEX 2022.

21/10/2022

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GITEX: world's biggest technology show

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Held in Dubai, GITEX is the world's biggest technology show and on display was an array of science-fiction, being turned into science-fact. One of the stand-out attractions was a two-seater carbon-neutral flying car, and others included robot dogs and driverless taxis.

20/10/2022

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Dubai's 'Yogi with a Lamborghini' on bridging the gap between money and spirituality

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Master Sri Akarshana opens up about his journey from businessman to educational motivator, and his latest projects in Dubai's yoga and NFT scenes.

16/10/2022

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UAE Green Visa launched

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The United Arab Emirates has updated its visa rules related to work, investment and innovation to keep attracting global workers to the country.

13/10/2022

Mobility

Bye-bye traffic jams? Chinese-made flying taxi takes off in Dubai

The XPeng X2, an electric aircraft that looks like a drone but can go as fast as a car, offers a glimpse into the future of urban mobility.

13/10/2022

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Chinese firm tests a two-passenger electric flying taxi in Dubai

Is it a car? Or a plane? Or a drone? Created by Chinese company XPENG AEROHT, this test of the electric flying taxi offers a glimpse into the future, where people may one day soar through over the city to their destination, leaving traffic jams far below.

12/10/2022

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Swiss filmmaker in conversation at 2022 Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival

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Claudio Von Planta is a Swiss filmmaker, best known for his work with Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor and British presenter Charley Boorman on The Long Way Up, Long Way Down, and Long Way Round TV series, in conversation with Euronews at the 2022 Dubai Film Festival.

09/10/2022

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Rowing across the Atlantic: the ultimate adventure looking to inspire

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In Dubai, Toby Gregory and his teammates are training for their great adventure of rowing across the Atlantic. He tells us about his adventurous that also inspires young people.

06/10/2022

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Massive expansion for Hilton Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

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90 new Hilton hotels are to be added to the existing Middle East, Africa & Türkiye regional portfolio of 179 within the next five years. With 60 new hotels in the UAE and 45 of them in Saudi Arabia alone. That's a whopping 24,000 additional rooms across the region for the 103-year-old hotel brand.

02/10/2022

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Kitesurfing community is riding a wave of interest on Dubai's beaches

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The elevated water sport is on the rise in the Gulf, where light coastal winds are ideal for beginners.

28/09/2022

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How the fashion industry is getting a makeover from the Metaverse

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The fashion industry is cashing in on the Metaverse, using the platform to reach new markets and promote its wares.

28/09/2022

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Expo City Dubai: UAE's first 15-minute city

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Dubai South will be an area larger than Hong Kong. Expo City Dubai will re-purpose 80% of the Expo to create an integrated mixed-use ’15 minute’ community - the UAE's first. As a smart city, it will be a playground for companies pushing the boundaries of AI technologies.

26/09/2022

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Dubai: the ambitious and stunning modern architecture

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Dubai is a city of modern architectural wonders. The Burj Khalifa dominates the city's skyline, but the newest jewel in the crown for Dubai's architecture is the Museum of the Future. The Mosque of Light links the past with the present, and continues to push boundaries with innovation and ambition.

16/09/2022

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Could the Metaverse become a €30 trillion El Dorado?

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For most of us, the metaverse remains a mystery. But many investors believe that virtual worlds where humans and automated entities interact could be a land of plenty.

06/09/2022

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Sending software code into orbit

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Orbital Space offers students and technology enthusiasts the opportunity to develop and test software code on satellites in space through their ground station in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

02/09/2022

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Linda Mahoney Founder and partner of BetterHomes in Dubai

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Linda Mahoney speaks about being the mother of two small children living in Dubai over 20 years ago, when she was faced with a dilemma, to stay and make a business for herself or return to the US. She stayed and built her BetterHomes real estate business from scratch. It now employs 450 employees.

26/08/2022

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Dubai expands mega-resort with unbelievable €47,000 a night suites

Dubai's newest hotel comes complete with fire-breathing fountains and 150,000 square metres of marble.

26/08/2022

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Meet the first Jordanian woman to climb Mount Everest

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In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dolores Al Shelleh, a Jordanian adventurer and an impact influencer living in Dubai. Dolores became the first Jordanian woman to summit Mount Everest, and the first Arab woman to accomplish this feat from the northeast ridge.

15/08/2022

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Escaping the summer heat: Dubai's hot spots for kids and family

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As summer gets underway the heat rises in Dubai. Euronews' Natalie Lindo meets the parents on the lookout for activities to keep the whole family entertained.

05/08/2022

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InClassica 2022: Stars Lit up Dubai at 11th Edition of World’s Biggest Musical Observatory

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Following a raucous reception at the 10th-anniversary celebration which took place last year, the InClassica International Music Festival recently returned to Dubai for its 11th edition.

22/07/2022

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Fintech: Dubai looks at the financing technology of the future

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Rising inflation and political uncertainties are destablizing the global economy. But one sector has fared better than others: financial technology or Fintech. Dubai is seizing the opporutnity to bank on its promises.

14/07/2022