With there being many developments taking place across the UAE, it’s quite important to keep up with all of them. So, if you’re also trying to keep up with all of these updates, we’re here to help you out. Yes, here’s a list of updates from the UAE that you will want to keep in mind to stay ahead of all the news.
UAE Updates
1. Burj Khalifa Gets New Lighting System
Ahead of the UAE National Day celebrations, the majestic Burj Khalifa has now received a brand new lighting system. Yes, it will twinkle and take over the Dubai skies on National Day. And once this is done, it will become the tallest building in the world to boast a dynamic RGBW lighting system.
2. HH Sheikh Mansoor Flags Off 8th Dubai International Baja
.@sheikhmansoor bin Mohammed flags off the eighth edition of the #Dubai International Baja. The Dubai International Baja this year features the participation of a record 65 cars and 32 bikes from 37 countries. https://t.co/QfIC8NzaR9 pic.twitter.com/doQxpO2sfb
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 29, 2024
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, flagged off the Dubai International Baja. He is the Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council and this was the eighth edition of the event. For the unversed, this edition of the Baja race features the participation of a record 65 cars and 32 bikes who are hailing from a whopping 37 countries.
3. Liwa Sports Club To Host Eid Al Etihad 53 Festival Celebrations
It was recently revealed that Liwa Sports Club will be hosting the Eid Al Etihad 53 celebrations. This will take place from December 2 to 5 2024 at Tal Moreeb, which is in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region. In fact, this features motorsport activities, live entertainment, shows, and desert adventures.
4. Dubai Fitness Challenge Marks 14% Increase This Year
#Dubai Fitness Challenge inspires new records with public participation topping 2.73 million. The 8th edition of the @DXBFitChallenge marks a 14% increase in registrations on the previous year.https://t.co/n4RLNNR1de pic.twitter.com/7yZ5YtI8Me
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 29, 2024
This year the Dubai Fitness Challenge set new records with the massive public participation. It topped 2.73 million for the 8th edition of the challenge! And this means it marks a 14% increase in registrations from the previous year. And the public has also given a tremendous response to this.
5. Emirates World Casablanca Is The Largest Outlet Yet
We’ve opened the largest Emirates World yet – in Casablanca. Visit today for an elevated travel experience. https://t.co/PIjlh2cpAM pic.twitter.com/Y0pRGtPRiV
— Emirates (@emirates) November 29, 2024
Emirates, this is a Dubai-based airline, which has unveiled the largest Emirates World yet, in Morocco. And it has introduced the refreshed travel retail store concept to North Africa for the first time, which is spread across 534 sq m. Emirates World Casablanca will elevate the customer experience and reaffirm the airline’s longstanding commitment to the market.
And so, we hope you were able to keep up with these developments from the UAE!
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