World How is Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week encouraging young green entrepreneurs? This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) comes to an end on January 19th. Taking place in the UAE’s capital, it’s an annual gathering of industry leaders and heads of state to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable development. 18/01/2019
World “U-turns are possible” - IRENA DG on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its ninth assembly from 11th to 13th January in Abu Dhabi. 18/01/2019
World Abu Dhabi’s most historic structure opens to the public Abu Dhabi’s oldest memorial to its past, Qasr Al Hosn, has permanently opened to the public following 11 years of restoration. 11/01/2019
World Endangered falcons race to make a comeback in the Gulf The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the largest institute for falcon medicine worldwide. 11/01/2019
World Hamilton’s win and other highlights from F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, November 25th. 30/11/2018
World Did you know? Fun facts about Formula One With the Formula One 2018 season having come to an end at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, here are some fun facts about the motorsport according to F1’s official body. 30/11/2018
World ADIPEC: UAE & Saudi Arabia strike LNG deal, oil ministers talk production cuts The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference gathered more than 140,000 visitors in the UAE capital for its 21st edition. 23/11/2018
World Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates one year, but what’s next? The Louvre Abu Dhabi is celebrating its one year anniversary. 16/11/2018
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 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 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 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 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 Sold out opening day for the Louvre Abu Dhabi The opening day of the Louvre Abu Dhabi was sold out as visitors flocked to see over 900 works of art housed under its honeycombed dome. 11/11/2017
United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi celebrates the opening of the Louvre museum French President Emmanuel Macron was the guest of honour at the event 10/11/2017
United Arab Emirates French president opens Louvre Abu Dhabi French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte joined Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and Dubai's ruler at the official opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. 08/11/2017
Cult Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors It's taken ten years but the Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally open. It sits under a honeycombed dome of eight layers of Arab-style geometric shapes and draws in the lapping waters of the Persian Gulf. 07/11/2017