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In Dubai, at Global Village, the celebration of the United Arab Emirates Flag Day will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd. As part of the celebration, a special drone show will be presented to mark the country's pride, unity, and uniqueness.

The performance is scheduled for 8:00 PM. It will feature 700 illuminated drones that will form patterns in the air corresponding to the colors of the UAE flag—red, green, white, and black. This show will be the central element of the evening festivities, and visitors are invited to gather to pay tribute to the country.

UAE flags will be flying throughout Global Village, and the main attractions will be illuminated in national colors. Arriving guests will also be given flags to participate in the celebration.

Guests wishing to experience Emirati culture can visit the UAE Pavilion. Traditional handicrafts, local goods, and Emirati delicacies will be displayed there. This pavilion offers buyers the opportunity to purchase goods, taste local cuisine, and learn more about the country's heritage.

Furthermore, during their visit, visitors can explore the international shopping and dining options offered by Global Village. Tickets can be purchased through the official Global Village website, mobile application, or at the entrance ticket booths. Additional information will be posted on the globalvillage.ae website and on the official social media channels of the venue.

The Emirates Skywards loyalty program, belonging to the airlines Emirates and flydubai, has relaunched the 'Mile-A-Minute' promotion. This promotion allows participants to earn one Skywards mile for every minute spent in Dubai, with the possibility of earning up to 7,200 bonus miles.

This limited-time promotion coincides with the winter season of festivals, events, and outdoor activities in the city. It was previously introduced in 2021.

Bonus miles are credited in addition to those already accumulated from purchasing tickets on Emirates or flydubai that meet the conditions. The offer applies to all cabin classes and fare types.

The limit of 7,200 miles is equivalent to 120 hours or five days of stay in Dubai. Members staying longer can receive the maximum number of miles, while shorter trips or stops also allow earning miles for time spent in the city.

The promotion is available to Emirates Skywards members residing outside the UAE. To qualify, participants must:

• Register before November 5, 2026, via the Emirates and flydubai websites and apps.
• Book a qualifying return flight departing from outside the UAE between October 21 and November 5, 2026.
• Arrive in Dubai between October 21 and December 13, 2026, staying for a minimum of 24 hours and no more than 30 days.

Bonus miles will be calculated based on the planned arrival and departure times from Dubai and will be automatically credited after the stay concludes. Passengers who are not yet members of the program can join Skywards for free and register before the booking deadline.

Ways to earn miles

Visitors can also accumulate miles through Skywards partners in the city. For example, miles are earned when staying at hotels such as Atlantis The Palm. Program members can earn or spend miles on selected tours, including desert safaris and excursions offered by Arabian Adventures. Additionally, miles are awarded for purchases made at Dubai Mall.

Everyday spending

With the Skywards Everyday app, members can link up to five payment cards and earn miles at hundreds of participating brands across the UAE, covering dining, shopping, wellness, and leisure sectors.

Accumulated Skywards miles can be used to pay for flights and upgrade services on Emirates and flydubai, as well as for hotel stays and participation in exclusive events through Skywards Exclusives. Participants can also use the Cash + Miles option to reduce the cost of a flight or for travel on the Skywards rail network in Europe.

The Museum of the Future in Dubai has announced a new hiring campaign that disregards traditional job requirements and experience. The museum is seeking a special type of talent, which they call 'Future Perfects'—individuals capable of embodying ideas related to science, technology, and society through human interaction and storytelling.

This initiative, the first of its kind globally, focuses on finding candidates who possess imagination, curiosity, emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and adaptability, rather than relying on a standard list of qualifications or previous work experience.

Selected applicants will join the museum's visitor team, helping to shape the updated route and narrative for visits before the planned reopening in 2027. Applications are accepted until November 8, 2026.

The selection process includes live assessments and final interviews before an expert committee. It is designed to identify qualities that might be overlooked on a resume, such as how candidates listen, react to others, and handle unforeseen situations.

The 'Future Perfects' role combines the functions of a guide, storyteller, and conversationalist. These employees will welcome visitors from diverse cultures and social strata, explain complex concepts in accessible language, and encourage people to discuss issues of the future.

The museum is interested in natural communicators, attentive listeners, and confident problem-solvers who can connect with people of different ages and temperaments. Previous experience in customer service or museums is not mandatory, opening doors for candidates whose strengths may lie outside conventional career paths.

Successful candidates are expected to start full-time in November 2026, welcoming guests from around the world and contributing to an experience where interactions with ideas about science, technology, nature, and society feel personal and meaningful.

The museum's approach is based on the belief that while technology can expand the boundaries of what is possible, people play a critical role in helping others understand and experience these possibilities.

Azza Al Nuaimi, Chief Operating Officer of the Museum of the Future, noted that this initiative reflects Dubai's approach to identifying potential and creating conditions for realizing ideas. She stated: 'Dubai built its global standing by recognizing opportunities even before they became obvious and by creating the conditions for people, ideas, and ambitions to realize them.'

Al Nuaimi emphasized that the museum's vision goes beyond simply presenting the future; it also focuses on the people who will shape that future and how visitors can see themselves within it. She added that curiosity, imagination, and human connection will remain vital as technology advances. According to her: 'These qualities cannot be measured by a diploma, a position, or years of experience.'

In Al Nuaimi's view, the 'Future Perfects' initiative demonstrates Dubai's belief in recognizing potential beyond traditional career trajectories. She concluded: 'We are looking for people who may never have imagined working in a museum but possess exactly what the Museum of the Future needs.'