Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the launch of the ‘Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre’ in Business Bay, an integrated platform for young citizens and entrepreneurs with creative and ambitious ideas in the tourism, franchising, and e-commerce sectors. The Centre will support projects related […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received the 100 percent “Paperless Stamp” from Smart Dubai, in recognition of its success in completing the digital transformation of all its operations and services by 100 percent. This new achievement underlines its excellence in smart adoption and making Dubai the favourite place to live, work and visit. DEWA […]

There seem to be a multitude of reasons why a business might need to completely redesign its products, facilities, or marketing strategy in today’s dynamic and gradually evolving industry structure. This is known as business transformation, and it frequently entails significant corporate reorganization and also structural alterations to the economic parts of the firm and […]

As any marketer knows, if you want to succeed in today’s environment, you’ll need a smart digital marketing plan, and sales funnels will be an integral part of your digital strategy. As a proponent of marketing strategy, the concept of gently leading a user via several actions while providing valuable content along the way leads […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) Sector in Dubai Economy issued 4,796 new licenses in February 2021, an increase of 3.4% from the 4,639 new licenses issued in February 2020. Among the new licenses issued in February 2021, 57% were professional (2,730), followed by 41.5% commercial (1,992), and the rest were distributed among tourism and […]

Dubai Culture is holding virtual music training workshops for children. The Authority is inviting citizens, residents and visitors, ages 6 -12 years, to join this programme, which is being organised throughout March as part of the Dubai Performing Arts Program, to develop their passion for music and be creative. Representing a cooperation between the Performing […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the start of flights to Tirana, the capital of Albania and becomes the first UAE-based airline to offer direct flights on this route. The airline will operate two flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Tirana International Airport (TIA) from 28 March. Commenting on the announcement, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “as countries within our flying radius lift […]

Imogen Simmonds, the 2020 women’s champion, will be back in Dubai this weekend, hoping to defend her IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai crown alongside a stacked field that also includes two-time Dubai women’s champion and Swiss legend Daniela Ryf. More than 1,400 have registered to take part for this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai, including nearly 100 elite professionals, […]

The Hotel Show Dubai is delighted to announce its return, live and in-person, from 31st May – 2nd June 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under this year’s theme, ‘Redefining Hospitality’, The Hotel Show Dubai offers the industry professionals in the Middle East a powerful platform from which to source, connect and learn about […]

Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), announced that it is preparing to launch the DMSat-1 satellite, the region’s first environmental nanometric satellite, on 20March 2021. The launch is part of a high-technology project undertaken to develop solutions to environmental challenges and address climate change. The satellite will be launched […]

Abu Dhabi-headquartered Gulf Capital has exited its investment in Egyptian Chinese Drilling Company in a secondary sale to another alternative investment firm based in the GCC region. The sale brings to an end a 7-year association between Gulf and ECDC which began in 2014 when Gulf Capital’s first private credit fund backed ECDC’s founders for […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region today reported the best performance in its 16-year history. Reaffirming Dubai’s growing reputation across the global finance industry, the number of new firms operating in DIFC grew 20 per cent, taking the total to 2,919. […]

One thing is for sure: we all understand how challenging it is to adjust to adapt. Change is unavoidable and an integral part of becoming human, whether it is intentional or accidental, gradual or abrupt. COVID-19 has caused an individual discover in our way of life over the last few months. And now, even going […]

The UAE Rugby Federation announced on Tuesday that a friendly match will be held between the country’s first national team and its Israeli counterpart at the Dubai Sports City stadiums on 19th March. The friendly match aims to shed light on the role of sport in promoting relations among various countries as well as consolidating […]

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles for Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has expanded its engagement in local motorsport announcing its one-year partnership with Dubai Autodrome. The new partnership will see AGMC providing the facility with a total of 10 vehicles comprising of the BMW M2 Competition, the BMW M3 Competition, the […]

To debunk the perception that street hailing is faster than e-hailing, Hala (Dubai Taxi) has set up a campaign that gives riders the chance to win AED 3000 if a Hala captain takes longer than 3 minutes to reach the pick-up location. The ‘3 minute arrival time’ campaign aims to spread awareness of Hala Captains’ […]

Elena Rybakina overcame a second set fightback by Saisai Zheng to reach the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday, winning 6-0 6-4, and she was joined there by Madison Keys, who marked her Dubai debut by taking just 64 minutes to claim a stunning 6-1 6-1 victory over qualifier En-Shuo […]

Get ready to go glorious green at The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination on Palm Jumeirah, as The Palm Fountain, the world’s largest fountain, participates in Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative. On 17 March, The Palm Fountain will join hundreds of iconic landmarks and sites across 55 countries around the world to light […]

Emirates has announced it will increase services to popular holiday destinations, Maldives and Seychelles, ahead of the Easter break. Starting 28 March, the airline will offer customers 28 weekly flights to Male, and seven weekly flights to Mahe. The added services will meet market demand and offer customers greater flexibility, choice and connectivity while planning […]

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has introduced weekly direct flights from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to the Seychelles between 27 March and 29 May 2021, starting from USD 343 (AED1,259). As the first country to welcome inoculated travellers from around the world, the Seychelles is a safe and travel […]

In today’s world, the want and need for that perfectly stocked home bar has never been greater, whether a cocktail novice or the next Tom Cruise, Bar-Enthusiast has it all. The exclusive online destination is filled with premium glassware, barware, grape accessories, gifts, mixology tools, bar inspiration, recipes and a useful blog. Featuring the biggest […]

Looking for ways to safely celebrate the special ladies in your life this March? Whether it is your girlfriend, wife, or mother, treat your superwomen to a delicious homecooked meal prepared by Abela & Co’s award-winning chefs. The ready-to-heat gourmet products come frozen with simple cooking instructions and can be delivered to your doorstep anywhere […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has joined forces with various authorities to ensure establishments across the tourism ecosystem are fully implementing precautionary measures to combat COVID-19 and safeguard the health and well-being of residents and visitors. Since the reopening of the city to domestic tourism in May and international tourists in […]

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, the 17th edition of The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition- DIHAD, kicks off next week from the 15th till the 17th of March 2021, at the Dubai World […]

Mastercard – the Official Payment Technology Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai – is partnering with the Expo School Programme to expand its work in designing a better world for women by calling on girls across the UAE to join a virtual Girls4Tech session on March 8, 2021 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Mastercard is hosting […]

The Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Hala Badri, visited the Palm’s ballroom at Atlantis, The Palm to view ‘The Journey of Humanity’painting by British artist Sacha Jafri, which broke the Guinness World Record forthe largest art canvas in the world. Sacha completed the painting as part of his ‘Humanity Inspired’ charitable initiative. Hala […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a special cargo milestone in Dubai. Since March last year, the company’s highly-trained teams have handled over 5,000 cargo-in-cabin flights, safely moving over 50,000 tons of shipments at Dubai International airport (DXB). In response to the strong air cargo market demand for the rapid, […]

Looking to pick up where you left off and make up for missed trips? Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover the love of the journey and plan their well-deserved spring break getaways with a chance to explore and unwind in popular beach and city destinations, or gather once again to be with family and friends. Featured destinations […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been accredited by a recent specialised benchmarking study accredited for the superior performance in ensuring that the daily operation of the Dubai Metro complies with the standard noise and vibration levels. Such findings were made in a study that covered multiple metro systems of metropolitan cities in the […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said: “the world is passing through a critical and crucial stage that has not been seen before which requires an increase in global cooperation, and collective decision making to strengthen government agility against future challenges.” […]

Recognising their role in spearheading efforts to attract international business events to the city and creating a platform to lead the global business events rebound, Dubai Tourism has honoured its Al Safeer Congress Ambassadors. Encompassinghealthcare professionals, scientists, industry experts, academics, business leaders and government officials from across the city, the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme […]

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Dubai Airshow 2021 is excited to introduce its new dedicated startup event, VISTA, which will be the ultimate platform for innovators, creators and market disruptors to display the latest technologies and play a part in accelerating the future of the aerospace and defence industries. The co-located event will connect startups with venture capitalists who are […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown life into a pit stop, but it hasn’t decided to bring everything to a stop. Whereas the coronavirus has had disastrous health, social, and economic consequences, we are privileged that innovation has progressed so far which we can still communicate and collaborate, virtually. While some were slow to adjust to the […]

DP World, the leading provider of smart supply chain logistics, alongside its partner Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec(CDPQ), a global investment group, today signed a long-term agreement with Indonesia’s leading conglomerate Maspion Group to start the construction of an international container port and industrial logistics park in Gresik. Work on the projects is […]

Over 16,000 new member companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2020 as the organisation responded to new challenges and adapted its services and offerings to meet the changing needs of the business community. In 2020, Dubai Chamber saw the return on its investment in digital transformation over the years. The Chamber was […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced that The Arabian Luxury Group ‘TALG’ has joining the list of approved business incubators under the umbrella of the Dubai Business Incubator Network (DBIN). The incubator aims to create and develop its own luxury brands, in addition […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the Global Award highest from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) for the second time DEWA is the first organisation outside Europe to receive this prestigious global award, which is the highest award from the EFQM Excellence Model. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of […]

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Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has moved closer to its target of 25 Guinness World Records™ titles in honour of its Silver Jubilee anniversary. The Global Village team claimed the record for “Most people in a video relay holding a sign” as part of […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, launched the Cleantech Innovators programme. The programme enables school and university students to showcase their innovations in clean energy. Several students showcased their innovations at the exhibition. These innovations focus on energy storage, water desalination using solar, wind, […]

The e-commerce industry has come a considerably long way from its simple buy-sell model.In 1991 the World Wide Web was created and just5 years later, over 40 million people had access to the internet with global online sales surpassing $1 billion for the year. This jump gave clear signals of the industry’s later growth but […]

What happens when two of the world’s top pro paragliding pilots are introduced to the world’s largest fountain? A whole lot of fun (not to mention some spectacular content). In the spirit of demonstrating that anything is possible – by even pushing their own adventurous boundaries – Red Bull athletes Horacio Llorens and Rafael Goberna […]

SEVA Experience is known for bringing the best wellness experts and in March this is Nir Levi, one of only a few therapists worldwide to be practicing Body Treatment at the highest level. The Nir Levi Method Sessions are based on one of the oldest healing arts in the world. The art of Anma originated […]

Hashtags are essential when it gets down to promoting your products and goods on social media. A hashtag increases the visibility of your social media post throughout all social media platforms. Hashtags have been initially only seen and used on Twitter, but they are now used across all social media platforms, including Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook, and […]

Nestled in the heart of historic Dubai, the Creek Marina Yacht Club is now offering a slice of luxury with exclusive berthing rates. Intending to provide the best possible value and solidify its services to its customers, Creek Marina Yacht club has announced an ‘EARLY BIRD BERTHING OFFER’, which is valid for Yacht Owners who book before […]

Under the framework of implementing the second phase of the decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, for the development of supervisors and administrators working with clubs and football companies in Dubai, the Dubai Sports Council has been meeting relevant government departments and entities to develop a comprehensive educational and development […]

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, the Emirates Group has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to protecting wildlife and habitats. It also shone the spotlight on conservation efforts across the organisation at an online Environment Forum for its global employees. During the forum, experts from the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley […]

Dubai Police has recently acquired the legendary Toyota Supra to be added to its globally acclaimed super car fleet. The inclusion of the 2021 GR Supra in the awe inspiring fleet, which is used to promote the Dubai Police both locally and internationally, reinforces its position as one of the most sought after sports cars […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced on Tuesday that all valid Dubai resident visa holders aged 40 and above can now register to receive COVID-19 vaccination at DHA facilities. The Authority also announced that elderly […]

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The Dubai Police has recently bagged six awards at the 9th UAE Ideas Awards 2020 and the 5th Ideas Arabia International Award for five innovative projects and initiatives during 2020. Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, affirmed that the awards are additional achievements that reflect the force’s dedication to pursuing excellence […]

Your mom will absolutely love Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai and Nikki Beach Club. If you’re looking for something that goes beyond flowers and a card — something that’s original, just like our mamas — enter any kind of day trip to Nikki Beach. For the moms who would like to get a little time […]

In observation of World Kidney Day, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital (AJCH), Mediclinic City Hospital and Al Jalila Foundation (AJF) are launching a month-long awareness campaign around kidney disease, organ donation, and transplantation. As part of the ‘Think Kidney’ campaign, there […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced that it will grant cultural visas to 1,000 creators and artists from across the world in the upcoming phase. The first initiative of its kind in the world, the cultural visa launched in 2019 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the […]

The Emirates Group and Roads and Transport Authority have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and share best practices that enhance and create greater efficiencies across all asset management related activities for both organisations. Mutual cooperation and open exchange between the Emirates Group and Roads and Transport Authority includes knowledge sharing in […]

One year after its launch, the DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) Plan has been hailed a success with over USD127 million in assets under management as of 1st February 2021, encouraging and facilitating a new approach to savings via the workplace. Launched in February 2020 for Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) based employees and the […]

Aventura Parks is packed with exciting activities for the entire family this March. With continuous zoom calls and online classes, it is essential to spend as much time outdoors as possible, and there is no better place than the Middle East’s largest obstacle course park. Ladies are invited to celebrate female power on International Women’s […]

The Middle East’s economy was seriously affected by the twin impact of the covid pandemic and the drop in oil prices in 2020. Revenues from oil and gas were hit by a sudden pandemic-induced slump in global demand – and many are questioning the future viability of the oil and gas industry, which has provided […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, has announced today the successful and full exit of its investment in ECDC, a leading oil & gas drilling and production services provider in the Middle East and Africa. The company is part of ADES Investments Holding Ltd. which is the major shareholder in ADES International, […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that members’ exports to Central Africa and Western Africa recorded a surge of 85% and 57%, respectively, in January 2021, compared to the same month in the previous year. The total value of member companies’ exports targeting the African continent reached AED2.9 billion during the same month, […]

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Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the annual culinary celebration, has announced updated dates for this year’s festival, from 25 March – 17 April 2021, with a calendar full of food-related concepts representative of Dubai’s rich gastronomy scene. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year’s festival will feature an exciting line-up of bespoke dining […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest tech co-working space in the Middle East wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), have released the Dubai Startup Report 2021, an informative guide on Dubai’s startup ecosystem for international startups and […]

DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has begun operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda. The MPT was handed over to DP World Luanda by Porto de Luanda, following the 20-year concession agreement signed in January by António Bengue, Chairman of Porto de Luanda and Sultan Ahmed […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has provided a positive outlook of the industry at a meeting held with key stakeholders and partners. The meeting highlighted the robust new safety measures deployed across sectors and new initiatives taken to further enhance the city’s position as a safe destination for global travellers. Given […]

Give yourself a break from the kitchen and order delicious, high-quality meals from Abela Online. Abela Online is helping busy families by providing prepackaged, ready-to-heat meals made by award-winning chefs, using locally sourced and ethical ingredients. From Roasted Cauliflower Cumin Soup and crispy Cheese Rolls to creamy and aromatic Butter Chicken, these affordable ready-to-heat gourmet […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler, has announced the completion of implementing ZODIAC, a terminal operating system (TOS), in Jebel Ali Port’s Container Terminal 3 (CT3). The move represents an additional step to fulfil DP World, UAE Region’s vision to lead smart transformation in its ports and logistics hub. The fully automated […]

Emirates will boost its frequencies to Sudan with the introduction of daily flights to/ from Khartoum starting on 9 March 2021. The introduction of additional frequencies will provide more options and added convenience for those wishing to travel to Dubai and beyond to Emirates’ network of over 90 destinations. Emirates continues to take measured steps […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multi-cultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, asks everyone to look to the skies this weekend as the musical fireworks make a dramatic return from Thursday 4th March and for the rest of Season 25. In a year like no other, the return of this firm […]

Emirates’ Economy Class customers can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. These seats will be offered to all Economy Class customers holding a confirmed booking. Customers will not be able to pre-book empty seats, as these are subject […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its annual figures for the full year of 2020, with total a volume of 882cases across all divisions. commercial claims increase The volume of cases of the main Court of First Instance (CFI) grew significantly in 2020, increasing by 41% year-on-year, signalling strong business confidence in […]

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai is hosting a Thai Food Festival 2021 under the theme of “New Normal,” taking place on the leading food delivery platforms; Zomato and Talabat, and 18 Thai restaurants across Dubai and the Northern Emirates on 1 – 21 March 2021, featuring a complimentary Tom Yum Soup, special must-try Thai […]

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Zurich International Life Limited (Zurich) has announced the launch of asocial media competition where Manchester City fans will have the chance to win a host of their favourite football club’s merchandise including jerseys and soccer balls, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with the Manchester City Football Education team in Dubai or Abu […]

Replace the Champs-Élysées with Palm Jumeirah and it felt like a sort of action replay for Sam Bennett as he wrapped up another superb bunch sprint victory on stage six of the UAE Tour in Dubai, said The Irish Times in its comment on his win of the Dubai Stage of UAE Tour today. Two […]

Technology has revolutionized retail, yielding higher interactivity for customers, more retailer conversion rates, and much more traffic on numerous retail channels. In the market, omnichannel retailing has now become the routine and users demand direct exposure to retailers at their convenient time via various channels. As clients accept innovative technology and its various access points, […]

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced that the COVID-19 precautionary measures introduced in the beginning of February will be extended until the start of Ramadan in mid-April. The decision is based on an evaluation of the evolving COVID-19 situation, data […]

Sharing the joy of celebrating the 60th National Day of Kuwait on 25 February, Dubai’s landmarks lit up in the colours of the Kuwaiti flag. The celebrations in Dubai affirmed the deep and strong fraternal ties between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as well as their shared history, heritage and culture. A fascinating projection […]

Art Dubai today announces an updated gallery list for its 2021 edition, reaffirming the fair’s commitment to providing a physical platform and marketplace for artists and galleries from across the Global South. This year, the fair will move to a new location at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in a purpose-built venue that will ensure […]

Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to position Dubai as one of the first cities in the world to implement digital verification of traveller medical records related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. The MoU was signed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, […]

Maarefah Management, is holding “Public Health”virtual Conference from 25 to 27 February 2021, the event brings together a team of outstanding international and regional expert faculty members for three days, where the experts will showcase the impressive and amazing scientific work behind the COVID-19, audience will know the latest research pertaining to Covid-19 with national […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of flights to Cluj-Napoka in Romania. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ) starting from 20 March 2021. flydubai operates a double daily service between Dubai International (DXB) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). With the […]

Restaurants in the UAE have been impacted heavily by COVID-19, but are now finally beginning to see a silver lining. Business is slowly accelerating again, although the pandemic has fundamentally altered the business mix for many restaurants – dine-in business is down and delivery orders are up. An increase in delivery orders, for the majority […]

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched a training program entitled “UAE Entrepreneurship Program” with participation of a number of “Be’tha” program graduates. The program aims to train and qualify young Emirati engineers to become entrepreneurs and role models in the emerging technologies scene in the UAE. The program supports UAE’s economy with […]

Tradeling, the hyper-growing eMarketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has recorded robust growth in its food and beverage vertical. With over 50 per cent of its total sellers serving the F&B sector, online B2B transactions have reported consistent growth in the past months, highlighting the marked […]

Coronavirus is on the ascent, and numerous business owners around the globe are worried about how the epidemic could affect their health, livelihood and businesses. Numerous countries have announced cases of Covid, as well as slowly growing cases of deaths around the globe. As a matter of first importance, it’s imperative to make sure to […]

Gulfood 2021, the most competitive global sourcing platform and first in-person F&B event in the past 12 months has set the tone for a resurgence of worldwide F&B trade, according to exhibitors at the five-day show, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 25 February. The show has drawn some 2,500 companies […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) completed over 1.4 million digital services for its customers during 2020 through its smart channels, including its website and the Dubai REST app. This is part of the digital transformation process DLD is pursuing to support the Smart Dubai vision in line with the objectives of the Dubai Paperless Strategy. It […]

With Dubai set to host Stage 6 of UAE Tour 2021 on Friday, the city will witness rolling road closures across the route, between noon and 4.30pm, with roads being reopened once the cyclists have passed through a section of the 165km Dubai Stage. The rolling road closure system will be implemented from 12 noon, […]

Master-developer Dubai South Properties announced the launch of ‘The Pulse Villas’, which constitutes the second phase of The Pulse development, the heartbeat of Dubai South’sResidential District. The launch follows the successful selling out of townhouses at the development as well as the surge in demand for villas in the area, which is evident by the […]

As part of the Centre’s vision to develop human capital and the skills needed for the future, the DIFC Academy has partnered with EdAid, the London based FinTech platform dedicated to increasing access to higher education, to launch the Future Campus. The platform will offer online education opportunities to UAE nationals and residents from leading […]

The UAE government brainstorming retreat, held upon the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme […]

EllingtonProperties, Dubai’s design-led property developer, has won this year’s International Property Awards 2020-21 for delivering elegant and impeccable bathroom interiors and design at its iconic residential community, Wilton Park Residences. Located in MBR City, Wilton Park Residences by Ellington Properties is an ideal residential development for those who love nature, value tranquility and privacy, yet […]

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Three of Nakheel’s most iconic master developments in Dubai will proudly host the world’s best cyclists on Friday, 26 February – Day 6 of UAE Tour 2021. The Dubai Stage begins at Deira Islands, Nakheel’s new, 15.3 square kilometre waterfront city at Deira, passes through the inland waterside community of Jumeirah Islands and finishes at […]

Consumers want the F&B sector to focus on improving food safety, switch to sustainable packaging and put greater emphasis on tackling food waste, according to a new study released at Gulfood 2021, the world’s most competitive global sourcing platform, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 25 February. Tetra Pak, a world-leading […]

Dubai’s attractions have put in place a range of precautionary measures to give UAE residents and visitors the continued confidence to enjoy a diverse range of experiences within a safe environment. Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is working closely with relevant government entities and industry stakeholders to ensure all safety measures […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, marked its participation at Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food & beverage trade show, by announcing the winners of the third edition of the Dubai Green Industrial Awards, aimed to encourage industries in Dubai to grow sustainably and in line […]

Emirates SkyCargo is underlining its commitment to the international food and beverage industry with its participation in Gulfood 2021, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition in Dubai between 21 and 25 February 2021. The event brings together a wide range of participants from the food and beverage sourcing ecosystem from around the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 17th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition- DIHAD, the leading humanitarian gathering in the region, will be held from the 15th to the 17th […]

VOX Cinemas in partnership with Dubai Autism Center has introduced Sensory Friendly Screenings, a unique cinema experience which has been designed to make moviegoing more inclusive and accessible.The weekly screenings are adapted in a variety of ways so children with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the latest releases with their family and friends in a comfortable […]

1. The Elegant Afternoon Tea, Café Society  Dubai’s most stylish venue, Café Society invites diners to partake in a timeless afternoon tradition with the launch of ‘The Elegant Afternoon Tea’.  Savour an indulgent selection of hot and cold canapés including signature cakes, wafers and bite-sized sandwiches as you discover another reason to visit this very Instagrammable […]

Dubai has launched a new fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies to enable passengers to complete airport immigration procedures in five to nine seconds. New biometric systems deployed at 122 smart gates at arrival and departure terminals in Dubai airports allow passengers to rapidly complete passport control formalities. Pre-registration is required […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its 70% stake in Turknet Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (“Turknet” or the “Company”), the leading alternative internet service provider in Turkey, to a consortium of buyers including the incumbent Celebiler Family and Re-Pie Portfoy Yonetimi A.S. (“Re-pie”). […]

LuLu, the largest hypermarket chain in the region is launching its annual Food Food extravaganza, ‘Lulu World Food 2021’, a two-week festival starting from the 21st of February to the 9th of March 2021 featuring new and timeless food concepts, contests and celebrities. Themed around cuisine from around the world, the festival highlights a wide […]

Homegrown regional startups optimised the unique platform of Gulfood 2021, the world’s safest and most competitive sourcing hub and the global F&B industry’s first in-person event for a year, to share valuable insights on how they adapted to the pandemic and are sustaining success amid a new normal for the rapidly evolving F&B sector. With […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, unveiled the innovatively designed Service Station of the Future,located at the Expo 2020 site. The station was inaugurated in the presence of Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai, ENOC Board members as […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, the fourteenth edition of “Innovation Arabia” conference and exhibition was launched virtually for the first time today, and will continue until February 24, 2021, under the theme “Innovation […]

Food Crowd is set to take part in the Gulfood live in-person’, the world’s largest annual food, beverage and hospitality exhibition, slated to take place from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Al Dahra Agriculture introduced Food Crowd last October. It is the first Emirati owned fresh food delivery […]

Pioneering F&B producers from eight countries spanning the Middle East, India, Eastern and Central Europe, USA and Central America, have emerged victorious from a fiercely contested, future-focused2021 edition of the Gulfood Innovation Awards. The accolades were awarded at Gulfood 2021, the 26th edition of the most competitive global sourcing platform and the world’s first in-person […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) strengthened the scope of its innovative Smart Valuation initiative by launching the second phase that includes buildings and villas. The initiative was launched during DLD’s participation in UAE Innovates 2021 week under the slogan ‘We innovate for a new reality,’ during which it highlighted a number of its smart projects and […]

As part of its commitment to safe, secure banking, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, in partnership with Dubai Police joined hands with Leo Burnett, Dubai  to launch a UAE-wide anti-phishing awareness campaign to educate the public on how to identify and protect themselves against […]

Emirates has announced it will resume daily services to Newark via Athens from 1st June 2021. The resumed flight will provide global travellers with another access point to the popular New York Metropolitan area, serving the large Greek-American community in the United States while offering a convenient connection to travellers headed towards the Middle East, West […]

As Italy retains its position as one of the top exporters of agri-food to the UAE, Italian food products like pasta, confectionery, chocolate, cheese and olive oil, on display at Italian Trade Agency’s (ITA) ‘ITAlian Food Lab’ in Gulfoodcaptured the interest of visitors. Divine aroma of Italian cooking filled the stand as Michelin Star Italian […]

Avram Grant, the former Chelsea and Israel national football team manager, will kickstart Dubai Sports Council’s development program for professional players of Dubai football companies with a lecture at Hatta Club on February 23. Grant, who has also managed the Ghana national team and English Premier League clubs Portsmouth and West Ham United, is taking part in the program as a […]

To mark International Women’s Day, Dubai’s pioneering healthy-eating hub Flow at Jumeirah Emirates Towers is bringing together a panel of five incredible, trailblazing women from different industries through a live broadcast from Flow to commemorate their tremendous efforts during the past year. The discussion, taking place on between 4-5pm on Monday 8 March, 2021, will […]

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Dubai Municipality is joining the activities of the UAE Innovates 2021, organised by the General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council, from 21st to 27th February, to enhance the Municipality’s directions towards promoting the values of creativity and innovation in its various sectors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasised the Municipality’s keenness to […]

Bringing wellness to Dubai for the tenth year, the outdoor wellness festival – Yogafest Dubai – is being held from March 18 to 20, 2021 at Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre, the home of Yogafest since its start 10 years ago. Celebrating all things health and wellness, the festival schedule is packed with educational workshops, inspiring […]

As part of its efforts to implement the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and implement the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, […]

Commencing February 21, JBS will be present at the 2021 edition of Gulfood, the largest food trade show of the Middle Eastern market, which is being held in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. At the event, the Company will showcase its global and diversified platform for attending to clients in different regions of the world. At the […]

Honouring its commitment to the health and safety of its employees and customers, Emirates today has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. This morning, the full airport and onboard customer experience for flight EK215, which […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced its participation in the 26th edition of Gulfood 2021. The region’s largest event of its kind, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between 21-25 February. Through its participation, DAFZA will showcase the services and incentives it provides to the multinational companies in the F&B sector. It […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, announces that it has won two awards at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2020, “Asset Management Company of the Year” and “Best Investment Bank in MENA”. The “Asset Management Company of the Year” award reflects a highly active […]

Al-Futtaim Hertz UAE, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, has announced that it has provided United Trans, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Serkal group, with Toyota Hiace vehicles for Dubai Bus on Demand service, the world’s most powerful on-demand transit solution in the city. The service is operating in selected zones in Dubai. Al-Futtaim Automotiveentered […]

House of Pops, aground-breaking all-natural brand of ice pops and ice creams, is spreading its unique brand of happiness at Gulfood 2021 – for the first time. The Dubai-born brand is on a mission to spread natural happiness, one handcrafted ice treat at a time. House of Pops is instantly recognisable by its colourful carts […]

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ’21 Ways To Generate Leads Using LinkedIn In 2021’ on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Mumbai based, Neeraj Shah – Founder & CEO, Titan Mastermindz LLP. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, participants will discover how to generate […]

The Smart Living initiative has achieved savings up to 179.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 67.7 million gallons of water, since its launch in July 2020 until January 2021. This is equal to savings of AED 52.6 million. Smart adoption of the initiative has reached 100% while 1.24 million digital visits have been recorded. […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is bringing the Emirates LitFest Student Edition to classrooms across the UAE as the communication partner and sponsor for the second year in a row. This year’s 13th edition has once again brought all corners of the UAE and some of the world’s greatest writers together, with select […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making renewed efforts to develop a comprehensive structure for promoting strategic relationships with the private sector and improving the organisational environment to support long-term public-public partnerships. In particular, these efforts are focused on enticing international partners and foreign investments in the transport sector. To realise these objectives, RTA […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of the world’s most iconic sports landmarks, will be buzzing with activity this weekend with three international teams using the ultra-modern complex to prepare for upcoming competitions, while the UAE Swimming Federation will be making using of the arena to host a competition. The Czech Republic’s modern pentathlon team has been […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has expanded its portfolio of knowledge publications in 2020, issuing several publications across various knowledge disciplines via its ‘A Book in Minutes’ initiative and the Dubai International Programme for Writing. The Foundation also made millions of publications available to the public through its ground-breaking Digital Knowledge […]

Bay Avenue, the unique retail destination located at the heart of the thriving Business Bay district, welcomes back the popular Organic Farmers’ Market for its 12th season on Friday mornings, providing a weekly platform for consumers to buy freshly sourced local and organic produce from a carefully curated selection of trusted local farmers and vendors. […]

Dubai International Financial Centre, the leading global financial centre and the top innovation hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed global payment technology provider Adyen, a company that has a market capitalisation of €66.4 billion and processed over €303.6 billion worth of transactions in 2020. Dutch firm Adyen announced […]

Ellington Art Foundation, an initiative by Dubai’s leading design-led property developer Ellington Properties, has announced the winners of its Wilton Terraces Art competition – ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ –  launched at the end of last year. Aimed at nurturing aspiring and emerging talent in the UAE, ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ competition received […]

After putting its first Inventory Robot into action in 2019, Carrefour – owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE – has announced that it is expanding its robotic fleet, adding 11 more Tally Robots across select UAE stores to support with stock management and control. Tally was the first robot to be […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has claimed its 15th Silver Jubilee Season Guinness World Records™ title alongside partners in the Africa Pavilion. On Monday, February 15th, the “Most beaded bracelets made in one hour” record was achieved with support from 26African Pavilion exhibitors and […]

Gulfood 2021, the most competitive global sourcing platform and the first live, in-person food & beverage (F&B)sector event in almost 12 months, will reunite the global industry for five days of dialogue, live demonstrations and business deals at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 21 – 25 February. The return of Gulfood has grabbed the […]

A report by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy showed that 6,464 licences were auto renewed during January 2021. Among the auto renewed licences issued, 77% were commercial, 21% professional, and the rest among tourism and industrial activities. According to the main areas, Deira accounted for the largest share (3,417) of […]

Food Crowd is set to take part in the Gulfood live in-person’, the world’s largest annual food, beverage and hospitality exhibition, slated to take place from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Al Dahra Agriculture introduced Food Crowd last October. It is the first Emirati owned fresh food delivery […]

Feeling into Experience If there is one thing I have long-since known, it is you cannot know the future. So, when I read the book Edgewalkers; People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground and saw Dr. Judi Neal had named Sensing the Future as one of the five Edgewalker Skills, I […]

A modern virtual landscape is emerging as people worldwide are driven into quarantine in an attempt to avoid the outbreak of Coronavirus, and people’s behaviors are turning to a significant emphasis at work. But since the epidemic first started, screen time has risen by 76 percent week after week as we adjust to juggling our […]

Preparations for next month’s 50KM Al Marmoom Ultramarathon have picked up pace and organisers have promised a safe and unforgettable race that will test the participants’ endurance and resolve. Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take place on Friday, March […]

Agthia Group PJSC, the leading food and beverages company– today announced that it will be taking part in Gulfood 2021, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show being held between 21-25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Agthia will showcase its unique and wide portfolio of nutritious, valued and responsibly produced […]

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by the freight division of Emirates to support global communities in recovering from the devastating […]

KIKLABB – the Dubai Government-owned licensing solutions – now accepts cryptocurrencies as a payment option for trade licenses and visa fees, making it even more accessible for entrepreneurs around the world to set up and scale up in the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to new partnerships with key tech companies from blockchain to venture capital […]

With its newest show,MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is giving audiences a backstage pass into a real movie set. If you ever wanted to get up close to the thrills, chills and spills of a real movie shoot, join resident movie director, Felicia M. Reel, and her movie crew as they shoot Into the Deadlands: Ice Storm– an […]

dnata continues to invest in leading-edge equipment to further enhance its pharma handling capabilities globally. The company has added four high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet, becoming the first air services provider to offer a fully integrated, temperature-controlled cool chain for pharma and perishable shipments in this important market. Offering a closed, temperature-controlled system, the specialised […]

Emirates Post has launched epbox.ae – a new digital platform allowing subscribers to view and manage their shipments and digital communication online. The new service gives customers access to a number of features: a dedicated epbox.ae ID number; setting preferences for delivery; notification; shipment analytics; and sending digitally registered letters. The biggest benefit for every […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the experiment of powering five traditional abras by biodiesel 5, which is officially approved in the UAE, proved successful. The initiative, which was announced earlier with ENOC, yielded highly positive results. Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport, Public Transport Agency, RTA, expressed his delight […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, today announced that it has formally joined HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, which provides a roadmap for businesses to move towards a sustainable future by 2030. Gulf Capital has become the first firm from the Middle East and Africa to join the charter and […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone, business hub and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced record-breaking performance in 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 2,025 new companies joined the DMCC in 2020, the highest number of registrations in five years. Retention rate remained at an all-time high. This was […]

A painting by a Dubai-based British artist and philanthropist has broken the Guinness World Recordfor‘The Largest Art Canvas’ in the world. The unique art piece is now set to raise $30 million through four auctions in 2021 to support children and youth worst-hit by the aftermath of the pandemic. The initiative is one of the […]

Newly opened and situated on the waterfront at Dubai Marina, Eclipse is a disruptive venture that combines a fusion of practices that focus on wellbeing, intentionality and authenticity. Celebrating unique personalities, Eclipse is a one-of-a-kind facility which aims to inspire their community to fall in love with the journey of life through high-quality classes and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, set the scene for a day full of romance yesterday, February 14th, as couples came to the park and enjoyed the Valentine’s Day celebrations. The occasion was made all the more memorable with Global Village breaking yet another Guinness […]

It’s a known fact that being a mom and an entrepreneur is no easy feat. This local powerhouse has broken through all those barriers and emerged as a successful entrepreneur, mom and most importantly a strong supporter of women entrepreneurs and the community in general. Abeer is keen to discuss: Mom-preneur: Work-Life Balance Importance of […]

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The Hotel Show Dubai has launched a first-of-its-kind, eye-catching initiative designed to showcase the resilience of the region’s hospitality community with the Illuminate Dubai festival of light set to spotlight the industry from 18-27 February 2021. The 10-day event will see a select group of popular hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road transformed by night into […]

Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises -Honda are delighted to announce their involvement and sponsorship of the 2021 Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival (DMFF)– a first of its kind event in the UAE. The inaugural festival will be held at Warehouse Four in Al Quozfrom 25th till 27th of February 2021, in celebration of the unique culture and camaraderie […]

ENOC Link, the innovative digital mobile fuel delivery service by ENOC Group, announced a massive growth of over 10 times in sales volume. In just over a year, ENOC Link recorded a 46 percent increase in fleet size and continues to serve a diverse range of customers operating in industrial and commercial sectors; including e-commerce, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai continues its pre-event programme with “Expo Talks: Travel and Connectivity”, a series of panel discussions and talks exploring digital connectivity as a universal human right and connectivity across key sectors such as mobility, transport and logistics, governance, and education and travel. Live-streamed on 16th February, this digital event will spotlight topics such […]

British artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri has officially set the Guinness World Records™ title for ‘The Largest Art Canvas‘ in the world, with his painting ‘The Journey of Humanity’. Scaling over 17,000 square feet (17,176.6 square feet), Guinness World Records™ confirmed. Sacha, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, has been able to reach more than 2.5 billion […]

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Dubai Islamic Bank donated AED360,000 to cover the treatment cost of underprivileged patients, who require open-heart surgery or other underlying cardiovascular conditions at Dubai Hospital. Dr Salem bin Lahej, Head of the Health Fund Office at the DHA commended Dubai Islamic Bank’s humanitarian effort to help those requiring quality medical services and treatment. Bin Lahej […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has announced its preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2020. The Group achieved a net profit of AED 125million in FY 2020,up 166% year on year from AED 47million in 2019. EBITDA also increased to AED 348 million in […]

Digital transactions processed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in 2020 clocked 528,057,108 transactions. These digital transactions were processed via four platforms namely the website, smartphone apps, a virtual assistant (Mahboub), and self-service machines. “Processing more than half a billion digital transactions in 2020 is a testament to the robust and advanced digital infrastructure […]

Eat App, a global leading restaurant reservations platform based in Dubai, has today announced the launch of its unique restaurant reservation technology to TheEmaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC. The agreement will see the Eat App technology rolled out across the F&B portfolio of Emaar Hospitality Group, and will […]

Dubai based mental health start-up Safe Space provides companies with tools to maintain mental wellbeing. Consulting businesses on strategy, creating content and delivering customised workshops. Safe Space’s ethos is quite simply to make mental health and wellbeing accessible. With the introduction of a new “virtual drop-in” service, Safe Space is creating more affordable avenues for […]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. As customers prepare to delight their significant others with special surprises, Carrefour— owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the [UAE]— has revealed its predictions and discounts for the most in-demand products among shoppers looking to impress their loved ones. Carrefour has crunched its 2020 data to predict the […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is the perfect place to uncover unique Valentine’s presents for your loved ones. Thoughtful items from around the world are available across the park, where shopping experiences never disappoint. Perhaps you visited a country together and want to rekindle […]

Many companies challenged themselves whether it was feasible to provide a remote work experience as the only realistic alternative. Some are proposing convenient remote working opportunities as companies continue to develop post-pandemic environments. It creates a hybrid atmosphere, with certain office workers and some others working from home. A dynamic environment is bound to influence […]

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) announced that it has successfully earned a WELL Health Safety Rating for its university campus through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). As part of its commitment and continuing efforts to achieve the highest international standards in higher learning and assure the learners,faculty members and staff of their health […]

A spectacular slice of Spanish hospitality is taking shape just off the shores of Dubai as construction of the Marbella Hotel powers ahead within The Heart of Europe – the US$5 billion prime hospitality and second home destination amid The World islands. Kleindienst Group, master developer of the industry-leading sustainable mega-project, confirms its latest luxury […]

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The World Logistics Passport (WLP), a major policy initiative established to increase trading opportunities between emerging markets,has welcomed Israel as a participant in the programme, marked by a virtual signing ceremony with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce. As the tenth country to enter the WLP, whose trade strategy and expertise aims to increase the […]

African & Eastern Direct encourages lovers and singletons to raise a glass and #ShareTheLove with the help of their exclusive online offers available this February. From February 1st and with no minimum spend required, any customers purchasing from Africa & Eastern Direct will receive a complimentary bottle from a special selection ranging from various wines, […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you need a last minute gift order, GiftBag.ae – the UAE’s leading gifting platform – has curated a delightful selection of romantic goodies. With COVID-19 measures still in place, GiftBag.ae ensures ease of shopping and safe delivery to any location in Dubai, with all hygiene measures fully implemented. Here are some of the gorgeous […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has underscored its commitment to consistently delivering the highest standards of health and safety across its global catering operations. The company has adopted the new industry guidelines of the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and the Airline Catering Association (ACA). The guidelines support the airline and airline catering industries […]

Master developer Nakheel has sold more than AED2 billion worth of luxury homes at Nad Al Sheba Villas, with a new phase just released after record monthly sales in January 2021. Half of the high-end, family villas are now taken, with more than 800 sold in the last 12 months. January 2021 saw the highest monthly sales […]

Whether a first-time builder or an avid supercar fan, the LEGO Group has something in store for anyone looking to embark on an open-road adventure. From cars meant for the tiny hands of toddlers and holiday campers that invite children to explore role-playing scenarios, to real world prototypes catering to adults, there’s plenty to discover […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, joined the proud Emirati community and UAE residents in celebration yesterday as the Hope Probe finally reached Mars successfully. The seven-month mission represents the latest milestone moment in the country’s history, attracting attention from all corners of the world. […]

Deputy Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum extended his congratulations to President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the […]

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has entered into a long term lease agreement with Nakheel Hospitality & Leisure to manage Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse (JIC). Offering a relaxed family-friendly environment to unwind and socialize, the new leisure destination will be home to Isola Ristorante, The Pool, Joe’s Backyard Gastropub, RAISE Fitness & Wellness, Chloe’s Beauty, Hair and […]

With the United Arab Emirates on the verge of making history — the country is set to become the fifth nation to attempt to enter Mars’ orbit — Mall of the Emirates has been lit up in red in colourful tribute to the record-setting Hope Probe. Ski Dubai has also been celebrating the Probe’s expected […]

Developed and launched in the UAE, kids’ social networking App Play:Date, announced today that it received growth investment worth $ 100,000 from Boopin, one of UAE’s fastest growing full-fledged ‘local to global’ digital marketing agency. The investment is a combination of cash and cash equivalents, that will enable Play: Date to fuel continued growth, innovation and expand reach of the […]

This Valentine’s Day, discover some of UAE’s most romantic weekend getaways with tajawal, the OTA for the UAE’s domestic and international travel needs. Fancy a getaway this Valentine’s without the need to travel abroad? Think: intimate ambiances and stunning views – all without leaving the country. So, ditch the bouquet of roses and box of […]

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The complexity of human relationships is the focus in Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” playing at the Junction Theatre in Al-Serkal Avenue from the 1st to 3rd of April 2021. This meticulously staged production, 90 minutes with an interval, dissects the dynamics exist between husbands, wives, and lifelong friends. It has been officially licensed from the Broadway […]

Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the global release of Mi 11, the latest flagship in its popular Mi smartphone lineup. A truly premium device, Mi 11 debuts with some groundbreaking improvements over its predecessor1, including a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. Unleash your creative potential […]

Dubai Safari Park witnessed a remarkable turnout after its reopening last October after the completion of a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at expanding the park’s facilities and enriching the visitor experience further, while taking new measures to preserve the safety of visitors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, “Dubai Safari Park […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will use its cutting-edge projection and display technology to illuminate Al Wasl dome in a rich red hue, to celebrate the UAE’s Hope Probe reaching the Mars orbit on 9th February. As the Emirates’ first mission to Mars enters the Red Planet’s orbit, one of the largest 360-degree projection surfaces in the […]

In blog series mooting alternative strategic drivers, Susan Furness shares some subtle nuances to transform the brand experience online. As I focus on Focusing, the serious side of me is provoked. I mean if I am going to focus, I must give my full attention, right? I need to carve time to focus on the […]

Smart Dubai has hosted a roundtable for the Cashless Dubai Working Group along with stakeholders from the government and private sectors on February 8th, 2021, to explore ways to engage the private sector in the Cashless Dubai initiative and receive their feedback and official expressions of interest. The Dubai Government had formed the Cashless Dubai […]

Dubai is seeing growing interest from Zimbabwean agribusiness companies that are keen to leverage the emirate as a strategic hub for boost trade, industry experts said during a recent webinar. The virtual forum, organised by Dubai Chamber’s representative office in Mozambique in cooperation with DEAT Capital, DP World and Dubai Exports, examined existing trade synergies […]

Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors. The impact of the pandemic has accelerated the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, […]

Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, has contributed to the funding of the first of its kind café, that will be operated and owned by the people of determination in Dubai. The Hemam café model, by Brands for Social Good enterprise, does not only employ the functional capacity of the determined […]

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, revealed that the rate of Emiratization reached 36% during the past year of 2020, a growth rate of 3% compared to the year 2019, whereas in the year 2020 the number of UAE National employees reached 434, compared to 1,210 Expat employees in various positions that […]

DP World Limited handled 19.1 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in 4Q2020, with gross container volumes increasing by7.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and up6.5% on a like-for-like basis. On a FY2020 basis, DP World handled 71.2 million TEU, flat year-on-yearand up0.2% on a like-for-like basis. 4Q2020 Like-for-like […]

Kristel Bechara, an award-winning female artist from the Middle East, has unveiled her latest collection, titled ‘Psychomachia’ at her art gallery in Gate Avenue, DIFC. The series of paintings are inspired by the turbulent events of the past year and recalls the grand poem, Psychomachia, from the early fifth century AD by the Latin poet, […]

The Dubai Police General HQ and main buildings, including the Dubai Police Academy in Umm Suqeim, across Dubai have recently turned red in celebration of the UAE’s Hope probe which is set to arrive to Mars on February 9. According to Brigadier Khalid Ali Shuhail, Acting Assistant to the Commander-in-chief for Community Happiness and Logistic […]

Dubai’s health authorities are on track to administer COVID-19 vaccination to 100% of its adult population by the fourth quarter of 2021, said Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Centre. Speaking to Bloomberg TV in an interview broadcast today, Dr. Sharif said: “We have seen a great response to our vaccination […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy issued 4,567 new licenses in January 2021, an increase of 9% from the 4,172 new licenses issued in January 2020. Among the new licenses issued in January 2021, 58% were professional, followed by 40% commercial, and the rest were distributed among tourism and industrial activities. […]

Dubai is all set to host the first Para-sport event after almost a year with the 12th Fazza Athletics Championships – Dubai 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix getting underway from Feb. 10-13, 2021, following cancellation or postponement of major events due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The Championships, hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor […]

SENSASIA Stories, an innovative deluxe spa experience new to Dubai,is one of many holistic wellness offerings available for customers to enjoy at Mall of the Emirates.Located at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, the flagship destination spa is committed to total body wellness and has been curated to make shopping trips to Mall of […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that its electronic Prestige Cards programme for VIP owners achieved exceptional performance success shortly following the initiative’s launch in December 2020, whereby DLD issued over 32,000 cards from its four categories, comprising 73platinum cards, 258diamond cards, 1,950gold cards, and 28,829silver cards, while 1,027crown cards were issued for VIPs and high-ranking […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a special promotion exclusively for Chinese nationals. The promotion runs from the 5thuntil the 25th of February 2021 and applies to Azizi Developments’ flagship project Riviera, as well as Creek Views, and allows Chinese nationals to take advantage of […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed an agreement providing Tradeling, the hyper-growing eMarketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions in MENA, a platform to accelerate the evolution of the region’s B2B digital marketplace, in addition to nurturing local talent in the […]

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The Corona pandemic imposed new laws and very rapid changes on the world, which greatly affected all sectors and the society without exception, as well as changed the culture and various behavioral patterns (economic, social, cultural, political … etc.) of society’s members, which led to more challenges that faced the countries, companies and organizations forced […]

Dozens of landmarks across the UAE and the Arab world are turning red in celebration of the UAE’s Hope probe, set to arrive to Mars on February 9 after succeeding in the most critical stage of its historic journey to the Red Planet’s orbit, the Mars Orbit Insertion. All Etisalat buildings in the country are […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature today hosted the launch of an exceptional book featuring a collection of stories written entirely by the young winners of the first Voices of Future Generations competition for the Middle East Region. The anthology, called Young Voices of Arabia, features the twenty winning stories—ten originally written in Arabic, ten in […]

The grand economic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has led to the creation of thriving technology hubs like Dubai Internet City that have transformed the industry in the region and made Dubai a major global innovation and start-up […]

Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the GCC’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, officially announced its agenda for the Breakbulk Middle East Digital Special. The leading event will be held on February 9-10, 2021, with the live-in person event scheduled to be held on […]

“NAU by DP World”, a digital marketplace and an aggregator of cargo ‘dhows’, traditional wooden vessels, has achieved a shipping volume of more than 255,000 tonnes in 2020, with 1,762 dhows registered in the application. Launched officially in February 2020, NAU connects Dhow owners with traders allowing them to search, negotiate and book shipments.  The platform represents a digital transformation of the traditional industry, effectively […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has claimed its latest Guinness World Records™ title, for a great cause. On February 4th, the park claimed the “Most Awareness Ribbons Made By A Team In One Hour” title to honour World Cancer Day 2021. The multi-coloured ribbons […]

A long-time resident and an independent writer has published a well-researched, factually-taut and exhaustive book Dubai’s most tectonic transformation in over half a century and confident march towards consolidating itself in the coming years. In the 275-odd pages book, Dubai – A City of Perpetual Progress, the author, Mohammed Abdul Mannan has traced the dynamism […]

From high quality food dishes got done with artfulness to comfortable patisseries and bistros loaded up with generous French solace food. Regardless of whether you’re eating good, soothing dishes like you’re in the snow-covered piles of the Alps, or getting into newly captured fish on the French Riviera, French food is a firm top choice […]

For the effectiveness of the enhanced consumer plan, DX is essential. They are eventually enhancing the cumulative CX by increasing the multimedia platforms. They have to continuously gather consumer reviews through the digital world to maximize the DX. Locating customer engagement data helps us to understand where friction points exist on the customer path so […]

Based on its awareness of the important role that culture plays in improving individual life and in developing society, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is shedding light on a prominent group of cultural pioneers in the UAE and the Arab world through the innovative ‘Cultural Faces’ platform during this year’s edition of the Emirates Airline […]

dnata has become the first global air services provider to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. IATA’s innovative solution will help dnata further enhance safety and improve efficiency in the handling of dangerous goods at over 20 airports globally. Stewart Angus, dnata’s Divisional Senior […]

February sees the launch of Kitchen Confidential, a multi-concept “virtual” restaurant offering gluten-free comfort food that is better for you. Kitchen Confidential is 100% gluten-free, and all ingredients are natural and wholesome. This is the region’s first 100% gluten-free cloud kitchen to offer such an extent of cuisines; customers can now choose from Mexican, Lebanese, […]

If you are a fan of rich and decadent Nutella, an amazing chocolate cake celebrating this iconic hazelnut spread is now available at Mister Baker just in time for World Nutella Day tomorrow. Guaranteed to tantalize your tastebuds, the cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge filled with generous amounts of Nutella – as delicious […]

The Meydan Hotel, Dubai’s most discerning 5-star hotel will be lighting up its iconic wave form in red, from the 4th to 9th February 2021 in support to the Hope Probe reaching Mars’ orbit on the 9th of February 2021. The colossal milestone is set to make the UAE just the fifth nation to reach […]

The moment it was announced that the world is going through a pandemic and the world was forced to shut down, everyone was at home doing work and was finding a way to communicate with each other. And this is how Webinar became the new way to promote, introduce products or communicate with each other. […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of flights to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. The airline will operate three flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Minsk National Airport (MSQ) starting from 20 February 2021. flydubai will be the first Dubai-based carrier to offer direct flights on this route. With the addition […]

Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International (DXB), which made its debut in September last year, have now gone touchless further enhancing the smart contactless journey for passengers travelling from Dubai. The 32 self-service bag drop machines and 16 check-in kiosks can be controlled completely by personal mobile devices without touching the screens; providing a safe […]

More literary-themed treats are in store this week as the 2021 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (29January -13 February) builds up to its big weekend (4-6 February). Featuring a fantastic line-up which includes Nobel Prize winner Malala, acclaimed authors ElifShafakand Amin Maalouf,and a day dedicated to Emirati talent, sponsored by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The […]

Life’s special moments are meant to be celebrated with loved ones. Recent events have made us all realise how important it is to spend quality time with those who mean the most to us – be they siblings, friends, children, parents or coworkers. And what better place to have an amazing time than at MOTIONGATE™ […]