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Waxing Lyrical: Madame Tussauds to Open Museum in Dubai

A picture taken on July 19, 2020 shows Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world. (AFP)
A picture taken on July 19, 2020 shows Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world. (AFP)
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Waxing Lyrical: Madame Tussauds to Open Museum in Dubai

A picture taken on July 19, 2020 shows Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world. (AFP)
A picture taken on July 19, 2020 shows Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world. (AFP)

London's renowned wax-work museum Madame Tussauds will open its first outpost in the Arab world in Dubai later this year, the group's owner Merlin Entertainments said Tuesday.

The brand, which began life in London where it boasts 250 wax sculptures that draw millions of visitors annually, also has smaller branches in the United States, Europe and Asia.

"Today, Merlin Entertainments Ltd, the second largest attraction operator in the world, has officially announced the opening of the world-famous wax attraction, Madame Tussauds in Dubai," the company said in a statement.

"The iconic attraction is set to open its doors later this year," it said.

The Dubai branch would display 60 sculptures of "global stars", 16 of them from the region including Lebanese pop stars Nancy Ajram and Maya Diab, it added.

Dubai was one of the first destinations to reopen its doors to international visitors amid the pandemic in July 2020.

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Saudi Arabia Ranks 13th Globally in IP Enforcement in 2025 Competitiveness Yearbook

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Ranks 13th Globally in IP Enforcement in 2025 Competitiveness Yearbook

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia achieved a major milestone by advancing 14 positions to rank 13th globally in the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Index, according to the 2025 World Competitiveness Yearbook.

The World Competitiveness Yearbook is a key global competitiveness benchmark monitored by the National Competitiveness Center in coordination with relevant government entities and is issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) through its World Competitiveness Center.

This significant advancement reflects the efforts led by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) in steering and developing the enforcement ecosystem for intellectual property rights (IPR) and enhancing its efficiency. The Kingdom improved its ranking from 27th in 2024 to 13th out of 69 countries in the current edition.

This achievement is driven by Saudi Arabia's comprehensive efforts to enhance IPR enforcement both domestically and internationally, improving its effectiveness across institutional and judicial levels.

Groundbreaking national initiatives such as the Respect Council, the Standing Enforcement Committee, and the Intellectual Property Respect Officer have become key governance models that promote coordination among stakeholders.

Additionally, the establishment of a specialized public prosecution unit for IPR cases has strengthened the litigation system and expedited judicial procedures.

Key factors contributing to this progress include comprehensive awareness campaigns covering field and digital enforcement, the promotion of transparency and stakeholder engagement through regular meetings with rights holders, and expanded coordination between government bodies and the private sector.

The World Competitiveness Yearbook is recognized as an international benchmark for global economic competitiveness. It features over 300 sub-indicators and evaluates countries based on four main pillars: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure.