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• Inclusion

Seeing beyond sight: understanding the world through different perspectives

International White Cane Day: Raising awareness of accessibility, inclusion and independence for people with visual impairments

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• Food & drink experiences

World Food Day: We have enough food, so why do we have a global hunger problem?

This World Food Day, 16 October, we look at the numbers behind global hunger, food loss and waste – and the ideas, innovations and local knowledge helping to close the gap.

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• Business

Set up your company remotely in Expo City Dubai Free Zone, without travelling to Dubai

Setting up a business in Dubai used to mean flights, in-person signings, and weeks away from your existing operations. At Expo City Dubai Free Zone, you can complete company formation in Dubai entirely online

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• Community

What does peace actually look like? Five things peaceful cities have in common

For International Day of Peace on 21 September, we look at peace not simply as the absence of conflict, but as something felt in the places where we live. Here are five qualities that can make a city feel more peaceful.

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• Operations & services

Why purpose-led organisations are winning the race for talent

For years, organisations competed for talent with bigger salaries, better offices and workplace perks, but the conversation is changing.

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• Discover

International Youth Day: Growing minds, one summer at a time

International Youth Day, marked each year on 12 August, is a reminder that preparing young people for the future begins by giving them the freedom to explore today

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• Discover

Dubai-it: What happens when Dubai turns ambition into reality

A new award is putting a name to Dubai's action-first philosophy. But what does "Dubai-it" actually look like in practice?

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• Education

A summer of exploration awaits at Expo City Dubai for children and adults alike

Discover science, creativity and adventure this summer at Expo City Dubai. Explore our expanded range of camps and workshops designed for children and adults—from Elite Engineer to SOPM's music camp. Early booking recommended.

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• Discover

Places in Dubai to breathe, slow down and stay longer than planned

Across the city, a different kind of Dubai experience is emerging: slower, more walkable and designed for staying a little longer.

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• Education

School's out, curiosity is in: the best summer camps and creative classes in Dubai

Beyond the malls and movie marathons, the city is packed with camps, workshops and creative experiences designed to keep minds moving all summer long – for children and adults alike.

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• Inclusion

Manara: the programme turning inclusion from intention into opportunity

Manara is Expo City Dubai's commitment to turning inclusion into action – creating meaningful pathways for people of determination through opportunity, support and belonging.

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• Sustainability

Flame Tree Season: Ethnobotany in action as Dubai glows

If you’ve noticed the city erupting in brilliant crimson and orange, you’re not imagining things, says environmental expert Sheena Khan.

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• Sustainability

Palm waste to global potential: how Palmade is scaling circular innovation at Expo City Dubai

Launched at Expo 2020 Dubai -where its first order was placed at Terra—and now part of the Green Innovation District, Palmade’s journey shows how homegrown ideas can scale into real-world solutions within the right ecosystem.

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• Climate

The future unfolds at Expo Valley

Project manager Shabusha Shajahan offers an exclusive look at Expo Valley’s innovative villas, and the thinking behind this emerging neighbourhood.

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• Climate

A daily reminder of what the future can be: my view from Expo Valley

Why building less can mean creating more, says real estate project manager Shabusha Shajahan

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• Inclusion

The story behind World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March

Every year on 21 March, the world marks World Down Syndrome Day - a date symbolising the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome. It champions inclusion, rights and opportunity for people with Down syndrome worldwide.

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• Climate

No one left behind: International Wheelchair Day at Expo City Dubai

International Wheelchair Day on 1 March recognises mobility, resilience and the right of every person to move through the world fully and independently - with no one left behind.

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• Sustainability

The rise of the prototype city

For decades, cities were built like finished products. Masterplanned, launched, locked in. But the cities shaping 2026 and beyond are doing something radically different.

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• Community

The city that grows with you and your family

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• Healthy Living

Why WHX Dubai 2026 is where healthcare innovation happens

2026 will see World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai span two venues for the first time, uniting the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai with WHX Labs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

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• Sustainability

Travel that gives back: inside the world's leading sustainable destinations

What if your next journey didn't just create memories - but made a difference?

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• Sustainability

For the first time: Gulfood is at Dubai Exhibition Centre

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• Sustainability

Gulfood 2026: The world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibition is now at Expo City Dubai

Gulfood 2026 is taking place for the first time at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, the heart of Dubai’s future. This expansion sends a message that Dubai is strengthening its position as a global hub for food.

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• Culture

Free family fun, art, culture and outdoor adventure at Expo City Dubai

Round up the kids, the grandparents and the dog everyone's invited. Expo City Dubai is leafy, shaded, picture-perfect and packed with spots to discover and play.

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• Sustainability

Local innovators tackle environmental challenges with smart tech

Two young Emirati women, Tuqa Alabdouli and Saara Alkaabi, are turning heads with SRMERS (Smart Rainwater Management Emergency Response System) - proving the UAE's youth are driving real change.

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• Community

From Bali to Dubai: why digital nomads are packing their laptops for the Gulf

Once a fringe lifestyle, digital nomadism is now a global movement – and Dubai is fast becoming one of its most exciting hubs.

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• Climate

Carbon Assurance becomes UAE's first climate auditor

Carbon Assurance sets a new benchmark for verified climate action, earning the UAE’s first official accreditation – and driving trust in carbon data from Expo City Dubai’s Sustainability District.

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• Sustainability

Expo City Dubai unveils blueprint for a greener future

A joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Expo City Dubai, the Green Innovation District underscores the powerful trend of creating dedicated geographic centres to fuse research, business and talent.

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• Climate

Exploring Dubai’s eco-friendly architecture: top sustainable buildings

Architecture that dares, delivers… and cares

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• Climate

Your career comeback starts right here

Career breaks don’t have to stall your journey. The newly launched Return to Work Programme at the Women’s Pavilion equips women with the skills, confidence and networks to re-enter the workforce and thrive.