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It was announced today that Dubai authorities are planning a street constructed with gold, Euronews reports.
Although the exact method of incorporating gold is not yet revealed, the project will become part of the city’s new brand, Dubai Gold District. This district unites hundreds of shops selling gold jewelry and ornaments. The opening date for the street has not been announced.
“Gold is deeply embedded in Dubai’s cultural and business life. It symbolizes our heritage, prosperity, and entrepreneurial spirit. By creating this significant location, we aim not only to honor tradition but also to establish a unique design for a new era of development,” said Ahmed Al-Haja, Director of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).
Dubai is already famous for iconic architectural projects, including the Burj Khalifa and the world’s largest Ferris wheel, Ain Dubai. Recently, the Ciel Dubai Marina hotel opened, reaching a height of 377 meters, making it one of the tallest hotels in the world.
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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has presented U.S. President Donald Trump with two traditional wooden ayvans featuring intricate Uzbek woodcarving craft. According to The New York Times, the structures have already arrived in Washington, D.C., and assembly has begun in West Potomac Park, where Trump plans to establish the "National Garden of American Heroes."
U.S. Department of the Interior spokesperson Cathy Martin stated that park visitors will be able to view the ayvans starting this autumn. Uzbekistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Furkat Sidikov shared on X (Twitter) that the gift serves as a symbol of friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations. The report also highlights other notable foreign gifts received by Trump, including a luxury aircraft from Qatar and a pair of cheetahs from Saudi Arabia.
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