Dubai-based Creators HQ and Meta announced the launch of the 'Creators for Purpose' program through a strategic partnership. This initiative is designed to support and empower content creators in the region.
The Dubai Economy and Tourism Authority announced that the emirate welcomed 16.79 million international tourists during the 11 months of 2024 (from January to November), which is a 9% increase compared to the same period last year (15.37 million tourists).
Dubai Duty Free set a new record in annual sales of 7.901 billion dirhams (2.16 billion US dollars) in 2024. This success is attributed to impressive sales at the end of the year.
The second week of the "Economic Content Creators" training program, organized by the Dubai Press Club and supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy, focused on effective storytelling techniques to simplify economic news and attract more attention from digital audiences.
The 117th round of exclusive vehicle number plates auction in Dubai reached a total revenue of 81.178 million dirhams, which is the highest revenue in the history of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auctions since its establishment.
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it was able to generate 45.14 terabytes of electricity (TWh) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 5.49 percent compared to the same period last year.