Malone joins Katy Perry, Metallica and Benson Boone for 2025 after-race concerts as demand soars for Abu Dhabi F1 weekend tickets
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Dubai startup launches AI cloud gaming platform
The Game Company introduces its AI-powered cloud gaming platform at Dubai AI Week
Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF)
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025: $136,000 prizes, gaming tournaments, industry talks
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025 will be spotlight event for gaming industry in the UAE
Artificial intelligence
New UAE tax rule; Dubai announces stormwater infrastructure; UAE approves AI law plan; Mall of the Emirates set for $1.3bn upgrade – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, Dubai storm infrastructure, AI to create laws, real estate buying tips and more top news stories this week
Diriyah
Diriyah Opera House awards $1.4bn contract to build iconic theatre in Saudi Arabia
Royal Diriyah Opera House awards $1.4bn contract to build 3,100 seat culture venue
Abu Dhabi F1
Benson Boone in Abu Dhabi: American singer to headline F1 Grand Prix after-race concert
Boone has established himself as a major figure in contemporary music with over ten billion global streams
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Abu Dhabi teams up with Kimbal Musk to launch light shows with 10,000 drones
DCT Abu Dhabi partners with Kimbal Musk’s Nova Sky Stories and Analog to create stunning light shows with world’s largest drone fleet
creative arts
Riyadh launches Creative District
Riyadh Creative District will be hub for creative minds, industry leaders, and emerging talent
Arabic
Roblox launches Arabic version
Roblox adds Arabic language support as platform sees massive growth in MENA region
Amr Diab
Amr Diab teams up with UAE property developer to launch AI-powered music hotel
Amr Diab partners with One Development to bring music themed AI-powered hotel to the UAE
Gaming
Parents in Saudi Arabia concerned over unsuitable video game content
81 per cent of parents in Saudi Arabia surveyed believe that their children play games that are inappropriate for their age
entertainment in saudi arabia
Saudi Arabia sees 20% leap in arts and entertainment commercial registrations
Saudi Arabia’s arts and entertainment sector is booming, with commercial registrations spiking 20 per cent last year
Concert
TODA Dubai unveils December holiday lineup featuring jazz nights, family shows
Dubai’s Threatre of Digital Art announces its lineup for the festive season – All you need to know
Art
UAE issues new federal law to transform arts sector
The legislation establishes a unified national framework for arts institutions while promoting artistic creation and attracting talent in the UAE
DSF
Dubai Shopping Festival 2024-25: Fireworks, sales, raffles, competitions and more
Dubai Shopping Festival set to return with new firework displays, sales, raffles and promotions
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Intellectual Property Hub will empower artists and entrepreneurs in the UAE
Dubai IP Hub will be central resource and authority on intellectual property in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Dubai speed limit change; UAE petrol prices; Housing bubble risk; Coldplay in Abu Dhabi; Real estate financing – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate analysis, RTA announce new speed limits, Coldplay launch Abu Dhabi shows and more of the top news stories this week