Home Blog Articles Cities in Action Cities in Action Art & culture Free family fun, art, culture and outdoor adventure at Expo City Dubai The Roots Art & culture UAE National Day: celebrating 54 years of unity and heritage A celebration of the UAE's journey, its leaders and the values that unite the nation, Eid Al Etihad, which means Festival of the Union, is marked annually on 2 December. Cities in Action 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. Cities in Action Community life & advice 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.