English Newsletters Events Podcasts Videos Africanews Search

Evan Bourke

Partner content

How to create restaurant-style fried chicken burgers at home

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai-born burger chain Pickl is expanding across the Middle East, thanks in part to its popular crispy chicken burgers. Pickl chef Steve Flawith shared some tips on how to recreate this indulgent buttermilk-fried fast food at home.

Partner content

How Dubai’s business success stories are fuelling its startup ecosyste

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

How Dubai’s business success stories – from Careem to Kitopia – are fuelling its start-up ecosystem by enticing entrepreneurs to launch ventures of their own.

Partner content

Do your research warn NFT experts as fraud daubs commercial metaverse

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

With NFT fraud on the rise, experts are warning would-be investors to 'DYOR' – do your own research – before buying non-fungible tokens representing ownership of digital assets.

Partner content

How can therapy involving horses help people with disabilities?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, the largest unfenced nature reserve in the UAE, is offering those with disabilities free equestrian therapy sessions. Improved posture isn’t the only benefit disabled riders experience – there are mental benefits too.

ADVERTISEMENT

Partner content

What is an NFT?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Sci-tech looks at the rapidly growing industry of NFTs and why some are selling for millions.

Partner content

This snowboard maker is using solar energy from the desert to go green

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai isn't known for its snow-capped slopes, but one of the world’s leading board manufacturers has set up shop on the edge of an arid desert and for good reason.

Partner content

How Dubai’s strategic location is serving start-ups

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Offering both airports and seaports, Dubai’s infrastructure and location between east and west make it a strategically sound base for import and export industries, which is why Squat Wolf founders Wajdan Gul and Anam Khalid chose to start their business and establish headquarters in Dubai

Partner content

Dubai celebrates the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The UAE’s National Day celebrations this year are particularly significant as they signal 50 years since the Emirates were founded.

Partner content

Oxtail Fried Rice: A taste of chef Alexander Smalls’ African heritage

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Oxtail fried rice is one of Smalls’ favourite dishes. He doesn’t follow a rigid recipe, but rather creates a slightly different version each time he makes it – often with leftovers.

Partner content

Diwali was celebrated in Dubai with feasts and fireworks

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

With a population of 2.75 million Indians equalling 27.49% of the UAE’s population, the Indian community represents the country’s largest demographic. Diwali – India’s biggest and brightest holiday celebration, the festival of lights – is a major event on the Dubai calendar.

Partner content

Bone selection is key to a good bowl of Pho

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The key to a good pho is apparently in the broth. In the north, the bones used to create the broth are not roasted. As a result, the broth is less brown in colour. Lily explained that the bone choice for the broth is essential and can dramatically improve the taste of the dish.

Partner content

Climate change & Sustainability is one of the key themes at Expo 2020

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

On the 30th of September, 192 countries came together for Expo 2020 in Dubai. Sustainability is a focal point of this year's Expo, where countries will collaborate and collectively battle climate change.

Destinations

El Gouna: A guide to the Egyptian town full of golden beaches

This small tourist town is getting more popular by the year.

Tech News

How to build a new town in the desert

What does it take to build your own town? The Egyptian development company, Orascom, has written the playbook when it comes to giant construction projects in the middle east. They have given rise to a town from the desert, which has become a holiday hotspot.

Destinations

From diving to kitesurfing: A guide for discovering the Red Sea

The Red Sea’s coastline is fast becoming a popular destination for sun-seekers and water sport enthusiasts alike.

Start Me Up

How can events and conferences help promote growth for start-ups?

Are networking events and conferences key for growth in start-ups?

Partner content

The world's largest observation wheel opens on October 21st

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The wheel situated on the coastline of Dubai stands over 250 meters tall. The observation wheel called 'Ain Dubai' (which means Dubai Eye in Arabic) ) eclipses Londons iconic wheel 'The London Eye', which stands only 135 meters tall.

Partner content

How do you make the perfect ramen?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Chef Neha Mishra tells us how to create the perfect Japanese noodle soup.

Partner content

Which countries offer visas that help entrepreneurs work abroad?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Croatia, Spain and Dubai are just some of the countries with visas that could pique the interest of entrepreneurs, digital nomads and startups.

Partner content

Aid sent to help cholera outbreak, refugees crisis and flood victims

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Two humanitarian aid flights left Dubai bound to give much-needed help to the people of Sudan and Ethiopia. Supplied by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

ADVERTISEMENT