Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has launched the “DHCC Mental Wellbeing Community Talks Programme” on World Mental Health Day.
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This initiative aims to promote awareness about mental health by facilitating discussions among members of the DHCC community and the public. It extends from the Mental Health Programme introduced by the Dubai Healthcare City Authority in 2018, aligning with the UAE Government’s goal of enhancing mental well-being.
In collaboration with the American Wellness Centre, the program will run for six months and include community-focused gatherings at the Society in DHCC.
This initiative is expected to contribute to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and inform individuals about available treatment options.
The Dubai Assembly for Generative AI is set to begin, starting on Wednesday, and will bring together global experts to explore the impact of this revolutionary technology across critical sectors.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the two-day event will host over 1,800 officials, experts, and decision-makers, along with more than 70 keynote speakers from government entities, international organizations, and major technology companies.
The event will focus on topics such as understanding generative AI, its impact on disrupted sectors, regulatory challenges, its role in advancing emerging technologies, and its competitive advantages for tech companies and startups.
Strategic partners include Meta, Microsoft, PwC, and others. This assembly aligns with Dubai’s vision to become a global hub for testing and leveraging emerging technologies.
On October 11, 2023, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 1.6 was recorded in the Dibba area of the UAE, specifically in Fujairah, at a depth of 5 kilometers.
While many residents reported feeling slight tremors, there were no significant effects reported. Experts assured that UAE residents have no reason to worry about earthquakes, as the country experiences low to moderate seismic activity and is not situated on an active seismic belt.
They mentioned that there are typically two to three small tremors in a year, most of which go unfelt and are only detected by sensors, without impacting buildings or infrastructure.
Only three days left until the explosive performance by the legendary American Rock Band KISS in Dubai!
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 20: (L-R) Musicians Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley appear onstage to announce their upcoming Motley Crue and KISS co-headlining tour at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on March 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
On October 13th, the Coca-Cola Arena will be rocking as KISS delivers their iconic songs to fans. Formed by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley in January 1973 in New York City, this band is renowned for their distinctive face paint and stage outfits, rising to fame in the mid-to-late 70s.
With multiple awards to their name, including a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, KISS is a true icon of rock music. Dubai residents now have the chance to experience the real rock’n’roll world with these legends.
Catch them live at the Coca-Cola Arena on October 13th as part of their ‘End of the Road’ world tour.
During a UAE Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, several key decisions were made. The Federal General Budget for 2024-2026, totaling AED 192 billion, was approved. The budget allocates 42% to social development and benefits, 39% to government affairs, and the remainder to infrastructure, economic resources, financial assets, and other federal expenses.
A Financial Stability Council was established to safeguard the UAE’s financial system, with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its head. The UAE Drug Corporation was also approved to regulate and license medical and pharmaceutical products, enhancing national pharmaceutical security and capabilities.
Additionally, the Cabinet passed policies on urban and rural area classification, a Digital Government Service Policy, and reduced fees for industrial companies registered in the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program. Media outlets were temporarily exempted from federal fees during COP28, and various executive regulations were approved, including genetic fingerprinting, civil personal status for non-Muslims, and cooperatives.
The Cabinet also endorsed international agreements, the restructuring of the UAE Space Agency’s Board of Directors, and the participation of the UAE in IMF trusts. Government reports for 2022 and H1 2023 were reviewed during the meeting.
Global Village is gearing up for its 28th season starting on October 18, offering tickets with a 10% discount when purchased through its app or website.
Two ticket categories, ‘Value’ and ‘Any Day,’ are available with prices starting at AED22.50.
The upcoming season boasts an extensive lineup of entertainment, including over 40,000 shows with 400 international performers.
Highlights include the debut of the Merry-Go-Round circus troupe, futuristic Cyber City Stunt Show, weekend fireworks, cultural displays, musical performances, and kid-friendly shows.
Global Village, a popular UAE winter destination, has hosted over 100 million guests since its establishment in 1997, offering a diverse mix of entertainment, shopping, and cuisine.
The COP28 Presidency has announced measures to support the representation and participation of women at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in th UAE.
The measures include financial assistance to encourage stronger attendance of women delegates, technical training sessions, and support for an international conference.
“Historically, the perspectives and leadership of women have been underrepresented in many spheres of public life and climate diplomacy is no exception,” said Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, who is also President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the second woman to lead the organisation in its 75-year history.
“The COP28 Presidency is mobilising for an inclusive COP. These steps to support women’s leadership and participation get us closer to our goal and, I believe, will also have a positive impact on future rounds of the climate talks and on climate activism in general.”
The COP28 Presidency will also provide financial support to a Night School for Women Delegates, run by the Women’s Environment and Development Organisation (WEDO). The financial support will cover logistical, travel and other associated costs for women delegates attending COP meetings. Founded in 2009 and run by the WEDO, the initiative focuses on climate capacity-building for women from the least developed countries and small island developing states.
Bridget Burns, Executive Director of WEDO, said, “Women’s equal participation in climate change decision-making is fundamental to just policies that reflect and respond to the needs of the global community. Via the Women Delegates Fund program, this support goes towards strengthening women’s leadership and diplomacy skills – particularly women leaders from countries and regions most vulnerable to climate impacts – through knowledge and capacity strengthening on technical issues related to the negotiations, including running mock sessions and practice in drafting interventions.”
The COP28 Presidency will also offer financial support for the Global Conference on Gender and Environment Data, run collaboratively by COP28, UN Women, WEDO, UNFCCC, IUCN and UN Climate Change High Level Champions.
The two-day event will take place on 28th and 2th9 November 2023 in Dubai. Speakers and participants will include UN agencies, government officials and policy makers, leaders and commitment makers of the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition and the Gender Environment Data Alliance (GEDA), private foundations, civil society organisations, indigenous leaders and local communities and academia. The goal of the conference is to provide a platform to exchange best practices, leverage innovation and find solutions to common challenges to produce and use data on the gender-environment nexus.
This assistance will help gather a broad array of speakers, including representatives from academia, civil society, Indigenous Peoples and local communities who may otherwise not be able to travel to the UAE.
COP28 UAE will also host the Arab Women Leaders’ Summit in collaboration with WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy), a global platform that champions women as leaders of sustainable change. WiSER was established in 2015 by Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, and empowers women to gain leaderships skills through the lens of sustainability.
Held on December 4, COP28’s Finance/Trade/Gender Equality/Accountability Day, the summit will explore the critical relationship between gender equality and climate action. It will bring together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including researchers, activists, policymakers, and representatives from civil society organizations, to discuss the intersectionality of gender and climate change.
Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Director for Brand and Strategic Initiatives at Masdar and Program Director of WiSER, said: “Women are often worst affected by climate change. Yet we know that they are also at the forefront of efforts to combat it. Women have the knowledge, commitment, and innovative spirit that the world urgently needs to accelerate the path to net zero. At WiSER, we are proud to be collaborating with the COP28 Presidency to amplify the voices and expert insights of Arab women leaders. Climate change is having a profound impact on our region and our planet. Women must be front and center in the collective mission to tackle it.”
أبوظبي في 9 أكتوبر/وام/ أعلنت رئاسة مؤتمر الأطراف ” COP28″ عن اتخاذ تدابير جديدة لدعم تمثيل المرأة ومشاركتها في المؤتمر الذي تنطلق فعالياته أواخر نوفمبر المقبل في دبي وتشمل هذه التدابير توفير المساعدة المالية لتحفيز حضور الوفود النسائية بشكل أكبر، وإقامة دورات تدريبية فنية، وتقديم الدعم اللازم لعقد مؤتمر دولي ضمن فعاليات COP28.
وتحدثت سعادة رزان خليفة المبارك، رائدة الأمم المتحدة للمناخ لمؤتمر الأطراف “COP28″، ورئيسة الاتحاد الدولي لحفظ الطبيعة، والتي تعتبر ثاني إمرأة تقود الاتحاد طوال تاريخه الممتد على مدار 75 عاماً، عن هذا الإعلان قائلة: “لم يتم تمثيل وجهات نظر المرأة وإتاحة الفرصة لها لإبراز إمكانيتها بالقيادة بشكل كافي في العديد من مجالات الحياة العامة تاريخياً، ودبلوماسية المناخ ليست استثناءً، ومع الخطوات التي تتخذها رئاسة COP28 لاحتواء الجميع بشكل تام، فإن دعم قيادة المرأة ومشاركتها تساعد بشكل إيجابي لتحقيق هدفنا الخاص بدعم تمثيل وتمكين المرأة في الجولات المستقبلية لمحادثات المناخ وعلى العمل المناخي بشكل عام”.
وأضافت سعادتها: “على الرغم من أن تداعيات تغير المناخ المتعلقة بالنوع الاجتماعي ليست معروفة على نطاق واسع، إلا أنها تستحق الاهتمام، حيث تتأثر النساء والفتيات، اللاتي يشكلن 70% من فقراء العالم، أكثر من غيرهن بتداعيات تغير المناخ، فعلى سبيل المثال، يزداد تعرضهن للوفاة في الكوارث الطبيعية المرتبطة بالمناخ بمقدار 14 ضعفاً، وهنَّ أقل قدرة من غيرهن على الوصول إلى الإغاثة والمساعدة عند وقوع الكوارث”.
و أكدت سعادتها على ضرورة تمكين النساء حيث قالت: “إن تمكين وإشراك المزيد من النساء في المفاوضات والقرارات الخاصة بالعمل المناخي، ومنحهن الأدوات اللازمة لعرض وجهات نظرهن، سيؤدي ذلك إلى نتائج تعود بالنفع على الجميع.”
وتشمل التدابير المقدمة من رئاسة مؤتمر الأطراف COP28 دعماً مالياً لبرنامج “صندوق الوفود النسائية – Night School” (WDF Night School)، الذي تديره منظمة المرأة للبيئة والتنمية، ويغطي التكاليف اللوجستية وتكاليف السفر وغيرها من التكاليف المرتبطة بالوفود النسائية التي ستحضر اجتماعات مؤتمر الأطراف. ويركز البرنامج الذي تأسس عام 2009 على بناء القدرات المناخية لدى النساء من البلدان الأقل نمواً والدول الجزرية الصغيرة النامية.
من جانبها تحدثت بريدجيت بيرنز، المدير التنفيذي لمنظمة المرأة للبيئة والتنمية: “إن مشاركة المرأة في المفاوضات وعملية صنع القرار المتعلق بالعمل المناخي تعد أمراً أساسياً لإصدار سياسات عادلة تعكس احتياجات المجتمعات حول العالم وتستجيب لمتطلباتها. وسيتم توجيه هذا الدعم من خلال صندوق الوفود النسائية، لتعزيز مهارات النساء الخاصة بقيادة ودبلوماسية العمل المناخي، وسيتم التركيز على القيادات النسائية من الدول والمجتمعات الأكثر عرضة لتغير المناخ، من خلال تعزيز المعرفة والقدرات بشأن القضايا الفنية المتعلقة بالمفاوضات، بما في ذلك إجراء جلسات وتجارب افتراضية لصياغة القرارات.
كما ستقدم رئاسة COP28 دعماً مالياً لإقامة المؤتمر العالمي لبيانات النوع الاجتماعي والبيئة، الذي سيقام بالتعاون مع هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة، ومنظمة المرأة للبيئة والتنمية، واتفاقية الأمم المتحدة الإطارية بشأن تغير المناخ، والاتحاد الدولي لحفظ الطبيعة، ورواد المناخ بالأمم المتحدة لعقده.
وسيجمع المؤتمر العالمي لبيانات النوع الاجتماعي والبيئة، الذي يمتد ليومين في الفترة من 28 إلى 29 نوفمبر 2023، ويقام في دبي، متحدثين ومشاركين من وكالات الأمم المتحدة، ومسؤولين حكوميين، وصناع سياسات، وقادة ومتعهدون ضمن “تحالف العمل النسوي من أجل العدالة المناخية”،الذي يضم العديد من وكالات الأمم المتحدة والمنظمات العالمية، ويسعى لتمكين النساء وإشراكهم بالعمل المناخي، وتحالف (GEDA) المعني ببيانات البيئية والنوع الاجتماعي، والذي تقوده منظمة المرأة للبيئة والتنمية، ويهدف لجمع البيانات المتعلقة بالبيئة والنوع الاجتماعي وتقديمها لصناع السياسات من أجل الاستفادة منها بالجوانب الخاصة بالعمل المناخي، كما سيضم المؤتمر العديد من ممثلي المؤسسات الخاصة، ومنظمات المجتمع المدني، والمجتمعات المحلية، والأوساط الأكاديمية، وقادة الشعوب الأصلية، ويهدف إلى توفير منصة لتبادل أفضل الممارسات والاستفادة من الابتكار وإيجاد حلول للتحديات المشتركة لإنتاج واستخدام البيانات المرتبطة بالبيئة والنوع الاجتماعي.
كما سيستضيف COP28 قمة “القيادات النسائية العربية” بالتعاون مع منصة “السيدات للاستدامة والبيئة والطاقة المتجددة” (WiSER) في 4 ديسمبر القادم، وهو اليوم الذي يركز على موضوعات التمويل، والتجارة، والمساواة بين الجنسين، والإشراف والمتابعة ضمن برنامج الموضوعات المتخصصة لمؤتمر الأطراف COP28، وذلك لمناقشة وبحث الترابط بين المساواة بين الجنسين والعمل المناخي. وستجمع هذه القمة الأطراف المعنية من بيئات وخلفيات متنوعة، على نحو يشمل الباحثين، والناشطين، وصانعي السياسات، وممثلي منظمات المجتمع المدني، لمناقشة قضية التداخل بين النوع الاجتماعي وتغير المناخ.
وقالت الدكتورة لمياء نواف فواز، المديرة التنفيذية لإدارة الهوية المؤسسية والمبادرات الاستراتيجية في “مصدر” ومديرة منصة السيدات للاستدامة والبيئة والطاقة المتجددة: “غالباً ما تكون النساء من الفئات الأشد تضرراً من تبعات التغير المناخي، ولكنهن أيضاً في مقدمة الجهود الرامية لمكافحة هذه الظاهرة. النساء يتسمن بالالتزام ويمتلكن المعرفة وروح الابتكار التي يحتاج إليها العالم لتسريع الخطى نحو تحقيق الحياد المناخي المنشود، ونفخر في منصة السيدات للاستدامة والبيئة والطاقة المتجددة، بتعاوننا مع رئاسة مؤتمر الأطراف COP28 لتوفير منبر للقيادات النسائية العربية للتعبير عن آرائهن وطرح رؤاهن، ولا شك بأن للتغير المناخي تأثير سلبي كبير على منطقتنا والكوكب ككل، ما يستدعي مشاركة المرأة بدور رئيسي في مواجهة هذه الأزمة التي تتطلب تضافر كافة الجهود”.
وتعتبر منصة “السيدات للاستدامة والبيئة والطاقة المتجددة”، التي انطلقت في العام 2015، وتهدف إلى تحفيز النساء على لعب دور فاعل في مواجهة تحديات الاستدامة العالمية، واحدة من المبادرات الاستراتيجية لشركة أبوظبي لطاقة المستقبل “مصدر”، التي تعتبر شركة عالمية رائدة في مجالَي الطاقة المتجددة والتنمية المستدامة، وتهدف إلى المساهمة في ترسيخ الدور الريادي لدولة الإمارات ضمن قطاع الطاقة العالمي، إلى جانب دعم تنويع مصادر الاقتصاد والطاقة فيها بما يعود بالنفع على الأجيال القادمة.
وسيساعد الدعم المقدم من رئاسة مؤتمر الأطراف COP28 في جمع مجموعة كبيرة من المتحدثين من الأوساط الأكاديمية، والمجتمع المدني، والشعوب الأصلية، والمجتمعات المحلية الذين يتعذر عليهم السفر إلى الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
وتعتبر التدابير الجديدة جزءاً من الجهود والالتزامات التي تقدمها رئاسة مؤتمر الأطراف COP28، مثل الخطاب الرسمي الموجه لجميع الأطراف المنضمة لاتفاقية الأمم المتحدة الإطارية بشأن تغير المناخ، والذي يتضمن دعوتها للحضور والمشاركة في المفاوضات والنقاشات التي سيشهدها المؤتمر ضمن وفود تراعي المساواة والتوازن بين الجنسين، كما ستقوم رئاسة COP28 بتمويل جناح المرأة والنوع الاجتماعي، الذي سيسلط الضوء على القيادات النسائية وجهودها في قيادة العمل المناخي العالمي، وستديره “مجموعة النساء والنوع الاجتماعي العالمية” (WGC)، المعنية بحقوق المرأة وشؤون النوع الاجتماعي.
The new measures come on top of existing efforts and commitments, such as an official letter to all state Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
In the letter, Parties have been asked to bring gender-balanced delegations to the Dubai talks. The COP28 Presidency is also funding a Women and Gender Pavilion at the event. Run by the Women and Gender Constituency, the pavilion will highlight women’s leadership and efforts in driving global climate action.
Gold prices in the UAE rose by two dirhams per gram on Tuesday morning, driven by investor interest in the safe-haven commodity amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
If the Israel-Palestine conflict persists, analysts anticipate further increases in gold prices. As of 9 am on Tuesday, 24K gold was trading at AED225.5 per gram, while 22K, 21K, and 18K were trading at AED208.75, AED202.0, and AED173.25 per gram respectively.
Spot gold also saw a 0.1 percent increase to $1,862.80 per ounce. The tensions in the Middle East have caused investors to seek safety in assets like gold, but the presence of renewed US dollar buying activity may limit further increases.
Traders are keeping an eye on the release of the FOMC meeting minutes and US consumer inflation figures for potential market impacts.
Recapping the summer season, a new floral trend emerged, highlighting the growing preference for mono bouquets among customers in the UAE.
Recent market data from Flowwow analytics has uncovered a staggering floral trend that’s turning tradition on its head. Based on the internal purchase data – mono bouquets are taking the region by storm, capturing a whopping 53% of all floral purchases during the scorching summer season of 2023. This trend reflects a unique blend of elegance, simplicity, and sustainability and appeals to a wide range of customers. Pink Juliet peony roses, Sarah Bernhardt peonies and single yellow roses take the lead as the most popular mono bouquets among Emirati citizens.
Additionally, a substantial 32% of consumers opted for Florist’s Specials, showcasing the popularity of curated bouquet arrangements crafted by florists throughout the UAE. These specially designed bouquets have carved out a significant portion of the market, appealing to a diverse range of tastes and preferences.
Moreover, 10% of customers exhibited a preference for the concept of flowers in a box, which combines the traditional charm of bouquets with innovative packaging. This choice adds a touch of sophistication and creativity to floral gifts, appealing to those seeking a unique and stylish presentation. Other categories include interior flowers, basket flowers and flowers in pots.
As the UAE heads into the next season, the floral industry anticipates that the preference for mono bouquets will continue to flourish. With a spotlight on simplicity, elegance, and sustainability, mono bouquets have truly blossomed into the nation’s favorite floral choice.
Flowwow experts have also observed an expected seasonal decline in activity during the summer months. However, with the onset of the business season in September, a surge in consumer engagement is anticipated, especially in the realm of online gift purchases. This increased activity can be attributed to the proximity of corporate events and numerous upcoming holidays. It is expected that more individuals will opt for online gift procurement, with a particular emphasis on same-day delivery services – according to a recent report by Statista, the global same-day delivery market is rapidly growing and is forecasted to reach 26.4 billion U.S. dollars by 2027. Furthermore, a rise in cross-border sales is foreseen as international customers seek to acquire gifts for their recipients in the UAE.
The rise in activity is also expected during upcoming events such as GITEX and COP28. These high-profile occasions are anticipated to further stimulate consumer engagement in online gifting, as attendees and participants seek thoughtful presents for colleagues, partners, and associates.
Kaifi Khalil, Naseebo Lal, Shae Gill, Talal Qureshi, and Leo Twins among Several Others to Perform on 25 November at Coca-Cola Arena
On 25 November 2023, beneath the dazzling lights of the iconic Coca-Cola Arena, musical phenoms Kaifi Khalil, Naseebo Lal, Shae Gill, Talal Qureshi, and Leo Twins are gearing up to treat music fans to a night to remember as a bigger and bolder Coke Studio Live returns to the UAE.
Coke Studio Live will feature over 10 record-breaking performers including – the musical genius of Kaifi Khalil, the timeless tunes of Naseebo Lal, the enchanting melodies of Shae Gill, the electrifying beats of producer and DJ, Talal Qureshi, and the mesmerizing rhythms of the multi-instrumentalists, the Leo Twins. The line-up presents a preview of the remarkable talent set to grace the stage, with more exciting names to be revealed soon.
Musical icon Naseebo Lal, shared her excitement about performing in Dubai, saying, “It will be a night to remember and I’m looking forward to being part of Coke Studio Live to bring people together and celebrate the unifying power of music”
Kaifi Khalil, a true virtuoso in his artistry, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Coke Studio Live is where magic happens, where music transcends boundaries. It will be a privilege to share the stage with such high-profile talent and I am looking forward to uniting lovers of music from all walks in life in Dubai.”
Emerging singer and cover-artist, Shae Gill, said: “It’s an incredible honor to be a part of Coke Studio Live Dubai, where music takes center stage and brings people together in a powerful way. It was an absolute blast last year and I didn’t expect that the entire crowd would be on their feet! This year will be bigger – more artists and more unexpected collaborations with lots of surprises!”
Building on the phenomenal success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2023 edition of Coke Studio Live Dubai is poised to be bigger, bolder, and filled with surprises and cool experiences. This extraordinary musical journey is once again curated by the visionary producer, Zulfiqar (Xulfi) Jabbar Khan, and promises an electrifying fusion of contemporary covers, experimental remixes, and genre-spanning originals that have taken the world by storm.
Coca-Cola’s unwavering commitment to creating magical moments through music shines through in every note of Coke Studio Live. It embodies the essence of a true Coca-Cola experience, reflecting the vibrant entertainment scene of the UAE. The ultimate goal of
this event is to unite individuals from different nationalities and walks of life through a shared love for music.
Music lovers, this is your moment! Mark your calendars and get ready to witness ‘Real Magic’ as Coke Studio Live Dubai brings together legendary artists and emerging talents for a musical spectacle that knows no boundaries.
