Royals - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/news/royals/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Thu, 21 May 2026 04:59:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Sheikh Mohammed reveals bold new phase of UAE’s AI-driven government plans https://whatson.ae/2026/05/sheikh-mohammed-uae-ai-government-plans/ Thu, 21 May 2026 04:50:57 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388995 ‘What we are building today is not just a government project, but a model that will inspire the world’ – Sheikh Mohammed The UAE is set to become the first government in the world to deploy Agentic AI at scale across its public sector, following a major announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

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]]> The UAE is investing Dhs1 billion to power its next space chapter https://whatson.ae/2026/05/the-uae-is-investing-dh1-billion-to-power-its-next-space-chapter/ Wed, 20 May 2026 07:37:47 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388895 One giant leap for the UAE The UAE has never been shy about thinking big – from building some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers to sending missions to Mars. Now, it’s setting its sights even higher with a new one billion dirham initiative aimed at strengthening its position in the global space economy. Announced by HH […]

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]]> 41 Sheikh Hamdan-approved restaurants in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/05/sheikh-hamdan-approved-restaurants-in-dubai/ https://whatson.ae/2026/05/sheikh-hamdan-approved-restaurants-in-dubai/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 07:15:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=189805 Dubai’s Crown Prince is well versed in the city’s dining scene From high-end steakhouses to seaside Greek restaurants, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai is regularly spotted out and about. Here, you’ll find 38 restaurants that have been given the Dubai Crown Prince, fondly known as Fazza, seal […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2026/05/sheikh-hamdan-approved-restaurants-in-dubai/feed/ 7 May 6: UAE marks 50th anniversary of its armed forces https://whatson.ae/2026/05/does-your-phone-signal-bar-say-army50-heres-why/ Wed, 06 May 2026 05:20:19 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387505 Military Union Day is celebrated on May 6 At the start of May, networks on people’s phones across the UAE switched to “Army50” to mark Military Union Day (also known as Armed Forces Unification Day), celebrated on May 6. On May 6, 1976, the UAE made the decision to unify its armed forces. This year […]

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]]> Sheikh Hamdan unveils plan to adopt agentic AI in Dubai’s private sector https://whatson.ae/2026/05/sheikh-hamdan-unveils-plan-to-adopt-agentic-ai-in-dubais-private-sector/ Mon, 04 May 2026 11:46:11 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387663 Dubai is setting its sights on the next frontier of artificial intelligence In yet another push to future-proof its economy, Dubai has unveiled a sweeping initiative to accelerate the adoption of autonomous AI across its private sector, reinforcing its ambition to lead the world in next-generation technologies. The announcement was made on May 4 by […]

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]]> Watch: Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnelling works https://whatson.ae/2026/05/watch-sheikh-mohammed-launches-dubai-metro-blue-line-tunnelling-works/ Sun, 03 May 2026 09:35:11 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387580 We are the world’s most future-ready city. Whoever bets on Dubai, bets on the future – Sheikh Mohammed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has just shared he has inaugurated tunnelling work on the Dubai Metro Blue Line. The update was shared on his […]

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]]> Sheikha Latifa shares inspiring message to artists and visionaries in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/04/sheikha-latifa-shares-inspiring-message-to-artists-and-visionaries-in-dubai/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:53:48 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387219 “Never stop creating” – Sheikha Latifa Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has taken to Instagram to share a message directed to artists, creators and idea-makers. The video shared on her official Instagram account shows off Dubai’s creative side with Sheikha […]

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]]> In pics: Sheikh Mohammed visits Dubai’s largest privately owned dates factory https://whatson.ae/2026/04/in-pics-sheikh-mohammed-visits-the-worlds-largest-dates-factory/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:06 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387141 The facility is one of the market leaders for packaging and processing dates in the world On April 27, Sheikh Mohammed visited Al Barakah Dates Factory – a privately-owed dates factory in Dubai Industrial City. The 800,000 square feet facility has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes – one of the market leaders for […]

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]]> Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE project turning palm dates into global food relief https://whatson.ae/2026/04/sheikh-mohammed-launches-uae-project-turning-palm-dates-into-global-food-relief/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:13:43 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386923 A UAE initiative aimed at providing food support to vulnerable communities His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the world’s largest date bar factory, a UAE project aimed at combating global hunger. بدأت مبادرات محمد بن راشد بالتعاون مع الشركاء العمل على أكبر […]

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]]> UAE to deploy AI across 50% of government services within two years https://whatson.ae/2026/04/uae-to-deploy-ai-across-50-of-government-services-within-two-years/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386914 It will be the first government in the world to largely deploy Agentic AI models across its government sectors and operations – Sheikh Mohammed The UAE is set to become the first government in the world to deploy Agentic AI at scale across its public sector, following a major announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

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]]> In pics: Sheikh Mohammed spotted dining at Zuma https://whatson.ae/2026/04/in-pics-sheikh-mohammed-spotted-dining-at-zuma/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:24:45 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386292 The ruler of Dubai was pictured enjoying lunch at the DIFC hotspot HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai is regularly seen out and about, whether it’s chairing government meetings, visiting progress on new megaprojects, or dining in the city’s incredible restaurants. And for his most […]

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]]> Want to proudly sing the UAE national anthem? Here’s where to start https://whatson.ae/2026/04/dont-know-the-uae-national-anthem-by-heart-start-here/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:07:32 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386101 Learn the words and the story behind the UAE national anthem From school assemblies to major national celebrations, the UAE national anthem is one most residents will recognise instantly. But how many of us actually know the words by heart? If you’ve ever wanted to learn, we’ve got the lyrics written in English to help […]

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