The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will now take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021, after the spread of COVID-19 forced organizers to postpone the sporting mega-event for the first time in 124 years.
Dubai has been preparing to host the Dubai World Expo 2020 since 2013. The ‘World’s Greatest Show’ should be an opportunity for Dubai to shine on the world stage and share creative ideas and cutting-edge technology that addresses the universal challenges of our times. An estimated 25 million visitors, 70% from outside the Emirates, are […]
Egyptian director Youssef Chahine is in the spotlight this month on Netflix after streaming platform added 4 of his films to its online catalog. With a career spanning 58 years and over 40 films, Youssef Chahine is one of the most prolific and relevant film directors of the MENA region. Named “the pioneer of social […]
The pandemic has accelerated the transition to online shopping, with 90% of GCC shoppers now preferring online purchasing over malls and crowded shopping streets.
Universal Music Group (UMG) announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its global network operating in over 60 countries to include two new offices in the MENA region, becoming the first major music label to establish offices in Morocco and Israel.
On June 9, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) state-owned carrier made the “difficult decision” to begin retrenching workers, despite financial support assurances from the government. Emirates is yet to comment on the exact number of employees made redundant over the last two days, but an estimated 700 cabin crew and 600 pilots have been let […]
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a crisis in the global tourism industry with border closures and lockdowns resulting in global air traffic falling 60.8% in April year-on-year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is suggesting the pandemic could cost the airline industry $314 billion. In 2018, international arrivals to MENA destinations grew by 10% and […]
Around the world, bicycle sales have skyrocketed as commuters look for ways to avoid public transport and large crowds. After months of confinement, many are also seeking new ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Full recovery could take four years as airlines continue to face difficult challenges.
When the deadly novel coronavirus reached North Africa, Algeria had to close down like the rest of the world. Covid19 forced ‘’Hirak’’ protesters to halt their anti-regime demonstrations
