There are many updates that are taking place in the world, especially in the Middle East. If you are also trying to keep up with all the developments taking place in Dubai, this list is for you. Here’s a look at all the updates from Dubai!
Dubai Updates
1. UAE SWAT Challenge To Take Place In February
The @DubaiPoliceHQ will host the 5th edition of the #UAE SWAT Challenge scheduled to take place from 3 to 7 February 2024. #Dubai@swat_challenge pic.twitter.com/sNYq9MS9rR
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 22, 2024
The Dubai Police has announced that it will be hosting the fifth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge. It is scheduled to take place from February 3 to 7. It’s worth mentioning that several teams will be competing against one another for the prestigious title at the competitive event.
2. MBRSC Is Developing Emirates Airlock
.@MBRSpaceCentre's team, led by @Salem_HAlMarri Director General, held several meetings with @NASA officials this week to begin the collaboration on the Gateway Lunar Space Station. MBRSC is developing the Emirates Airlock, the airlock aboard the first of its kind station in… pic.twitter.com/8JHcyBkd37
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 21, 2024
It was recently revealed by the Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, Salem AlMarri, they have several meetings with NASA. As a result, a collaboration on the Gateway Lunar Space Station has begun. For this purpose, the MBRSC is developing Emirates Airlock, which will be aboard the first-of-its-kind station in history. Not to mention, astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi and astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori also took a tour of the mock-up of HALO, which is the first built module of the Gateway Lunar Space Station.
3. World Of Coffee Dubai 2024 Takes Off In Dubai
The 3rd edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2024 kicks off. Organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency of @DWTCOfficial, in collaboration with the international Specialty Coffee Association. The exhibition features +1,650 local, regional and… pic.twitter.com/X9qnjm1KJo
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 21, 2024
The third edition of the World Of Coffee Dubai 2024 has begun. Happening at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this event features over 1,650 local, regional, and global brands. They have come from 51 countries and have brought along speciality coffee. As the event began on Sunday, January 21, it did see quite a large turn up of people, which saw an increasing interest in the industry.
4. Dubai Municipality Plants Over 1,85,000 In Dubai
#Dubai is Getting Greener
In 2023, @DMunicipality sets a milestone by planting over 185 thousand trees in Dubai, at a daily rate of 500 trees. This initiative is a pivotal part of afforestation initiative aimed at preserving the environment in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/s27WlppU6S
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 21, 2024
Dubai Municipality has set a milestone for going greener. Yes, they have planted over 1,85,000 trees in Dubai with a daily rate of 500 trees! This initiative is quite important for afforestation and preserving the environment in the emirate. It was revealed on X by Dubai Municipality and the post mentioned that it is also part of the initiative to make the city, the best one for living in the world.
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5. UAE International Aquabike Championship Of 2024 Takes Off In Dubai
Highlights from the first and opening round of the UAE International Aquabike Championship 2024, organised by @DIMCUAE on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the #Dubai islands, with the participation of more than 80 competitors from 10 countries. pic.twitter.com/u5Fr6VsFe9
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 21, 2024
On Saturday, January 20, the first and opening round of the UAE International Aquabike Championship of 2024 took place. It featured 80 competitors zooming across the waters of the Dubai Islands. These competitors were from 10 countries and could be seen zipping across the azure water if has been organised by the Dubai International Marine Club.
So, make sure to stay tuned to this space for more updates from Dubai.
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First Published: January 22, 2024 5:02 PM