Best known for the number one hit single and global smash, Djadja, Aya Nakamura will be flexing her melodic muscle at one of Dubai’s most sought-after New Year’s eve events where uplifting music, upscale food and premium drinks will all come together for a memorable celebratory soirée. With packages starting from AED 1,500 per person and […]

Executive committee members of the initiative for Dubai Membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of design held a virtual meeting with the Singapore Design Council. The Dubai side was led by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Acting Director of the Executive Planning Department in Dubai Municipality, Asim Al […]

Emirates has announced that it will be operating its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on the Dubai – Sao Paulo route between 9th and 30th January 2021. The Emirates A380 will be deployed four times weekly to Sao Paulo in response to the summer season increase in demand for travel to and from Brazil. This will […]

The 105th Open Number Plates Auction held by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday AED31.55 million. Plate (R 13) was the sale topper and was exchanged for AED3.8 million, followed by plate (W 69), which was sold for AED2.42 million, and (AA 18) that brought back AED1.9 million just ahead of (O 55555), […]

Gearing up for the exciting Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) season, Al-Futtaim Malls is offering its shoppers multiple ways to win across its two malls – Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in Jebel Ail, conveniently located minutes away from Marina, Tecom and Barsha South. New & Existing members of the Festival Rewards app will […]

To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence -Dubai Airshow is set to return for its 17th edition on14-18 November 2021. One of the most successful air shows in the world, the event […]

On December 27, 2020, UAE-based adventurer Mary Christine will embark on a remarkable journey to promote ongoing fundraising efforts for eight-year-old, Karin, a Stage 1 leukemia patient in the UAE. In partnership with Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit dedicated to raising cancer awareness and garnering financial support for those who cannot afford treatment, UK-born Christine […]

Gate Avenue at DIFC, one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has launched Winter Vibes at Gate Avenue, inviting the DIFC and wider Dubai community to enjoy winter nights from the heart of the DIFC. An outdoor activation featuring weekly music, movie and comedy nights, the series of month-long events further cements the Centre’s position […]

Proving that KISS and Atlantis, The Palm never do anything by halves, the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, multi-platinum selling band is joining forces with Dubai’s leading entertainment resort this NYE to put on the biggest concert event of the year, and Dubai residents are invited to watch the extravaganza poolside. From 8pm-late, UAE […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro line from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 station, would start commercial operations on 1st January, 2021. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA said, “The initial operational phase would cover […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests to join the excitement and welcome 2021 in style on Thursday, December 31st for their New Year’s Eve Celebrations. As a great venue for families to bring in the New Year, Global Village’s offers a winning […]

After 9 months since the announcement of lockdown, a public concert will be held today, 18th December 2020 at Burj Park and one lucky Dubai-based artist Ibby VK was chosen by the organizers of Dubai Shopping Festival to perform alongside two international pop music sensations; Anne Marie and Clean Bandit. In a post posted by Ibby VK […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is providing COVID-19 testing services at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for visitors, an official said. Dr Farida Al Khaja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector, said the DHA has been providing the service for company representatives, exhibitors and exhibition-goers, and people […]

The Galleria Al Maryah Island was named as the winner of the GCC Commercial Project of Year award at this year’s MEED Awards gala ceremony, which took place on the 16th of December in Dubai. Launched in 2013, The Galleria’s Luxury Collection introduced the Abu Dhabi community to over 130 of the world’s most coveted […]

The Middle East’s largest theme park destination, Dubai Parks and Resorts, is sure to make this festive season merrier and brighter with its amazing selection of fun festive events which kick start on the 16thDecember, and run until the 9thJanuary 2021, at two of its most exciting parks, LEGOLAND® Dubai and MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. Joining in […]

World-leading stars, including two of the world’s top 10 are set to descend on Dubai for the 32nd staging of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from January 28 – 31, 2021. One of golf’s brightest young stars, Collin Morikawa, will make his tournament debut and headlines a stellar field which includes […]

Adding an element of distinguished elegance and sophistication to its Mina project, Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has commissioned a mural of seven-year-old Mina Azizi, the daughter of the developer’s Chief Executive Officer, Farhad Azizi. Mina, whose name captures the building’s essence with it also being the Arabic word […]

Emirates has taken home Airline of the Year 2020 at the Aviation Business Awards. The airline was recognised for its resilience, agility and innovation in the face of the global pandemic, often leading the industry in its initiatives to boost traveller confidence and comfort. Emirates was also hailed for its customer-centric approach, optimising the utilisation of its fleet […]

If you are still looking for the perfect spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve to kick off 2021 with a bang, then look no further! Combining delicious food with magical fireworks, spectacular shows and waterside views, Dubai Festival City Mall will be offering revelers the opportunity to celebrate in the beautiful Creekside location. Customers must […]

Dubai-based airline, flydubai announced attractive fares to select destinations from Dubai. As more destinations continue to rejoin the flydubai network, the carrier is opening a world of opportunities for its passengers to explore. The end of the year can mean reuniting with friends and loved ones. With fares starting from as little as AED 995 available for […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)hostedProfessor Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, chairman of the executive board of E. Merck KG, one of the world’s oldest and largest companies specializing in life sciences, healthcare and performance materials; to discuss collaborative efforts in research and knowledge exchange. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed […]

Art Dubai, the region’s main art fair and leading international platform to showcase local and regional talent to the world announces the full list of participating galleries for its 14th edition, taking place March 17-20, 2021. Returning with 85 galleries from 36 countries and coinciding with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations for the country’s 50th anniversary, […]

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) begins on 17 December with an action-packed opening weekend of great live music, amazing markets, and family entertainment. The opening celebrations will usher in great concerts, promotions, shows and much more taking place across the city until the grand finale on 30 January 2021. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), […]

The European Tour of golf has thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and the Council for their “unwavering belief” and credited their support for a “very special” double-header in Dubai. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World and the DP World Tour Championship, […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), represented by the Health Tourism Department, recently participated in a webinar organized by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai for travel agents and tour operators from West Africa. The virtual event was held to explore the promising opportunities in the African market, which benefits from Dubai’s advanced health tourism programs. […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has activated a destination brand identity campaign for Jumeira aimed […]

HP released its 2021 predictions on how security threats – such as human-operated ransomware, thread hijacking, unintentional insider threats, business email compromise and whaling attacks– are set to increase in the next 12 months. HP’s cybersecurity experts including – Julia Voo, Global Lead Cybersecurity and Tech Policy; Joanna Burkey, CISO; Boris Balacheff, Chief Technologist for […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama has recently opened a new facility operated by Battle Park, the leading combat gaming provider in the Middle East. Battle Park combines real-online-like gaming experiences with never-before seen gaming scenarios, for a complete action-packed adventure. Located within the development’s Recreational Park, Battle Park is situated in the heart of the […]

GymNation, the UAE’s leading gym operator, today announces the success of its partnership with inclusive sports community NPO, Heroes of Hope. The partnership was setup at the start of November 2020, to reaffirm GymNations focus on supporting UAE communities,by providing People of Determination the opportunity to excel through employment and access to fitness. The partnership […]

Dubai has yet again captured the attention of the golfing world with high profile competitions like the DP World Tour Championship and ‘Race to Dubai’, the European Tour’s season ending finales. Golf’s very best players and rising stars convened in Dubai for one of the game’s most prestigious prizes. As Official Airline of the event, […]

Time Out Market Dubai is set to offer Dubai foodies an incredible taste of the city’s most loved local restaurants and cultural entertainment when it opens its doors at Souk Al Bahar, in Downtown Dubai early next year. The new culinary hotspot is set to feature 17 local restaurants. Today, a further five foodie favourites […]

The Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), in collaboration with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE),will begin the 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a unique3 category“Shop, Spin & Win” cash promotion from December 17 until January 30.Shoppers at participating malls will get a chance to win cash prizes during the weekly raffle […]

Following an indulgent festive season and overdoing it with the Christmas and NYE food, the guilt starts to kick in and it’s natural to feel that a change in our eating habits is in order to kick-start the new year on a healthy note. That being said, we all know that extreme diets don’t last […]

Under the theme ‘Women in Retail & Luxury Forum’, the Dubai Business Women Council, DBWC, recently concluded its first virtual forum for 2020 amid remarkable participation of high-profile speakers representing the most eminent local and global companies of the retail industry. Organized by the DBWC in partnership with A&E Magazine, the event touched on the […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, represented by the Public Libraries Department, is progressing with its preparations to launch its 2020 winter camp, taking place in the mornings during the first-semester vacation from 20 to31 December. The camp will be held virtually in line with the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Dubai Culture invites 6- to 12-year-olds […]

An array of activations and activities will be held in Dubai to celebrate the 49th National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which falls on 16 December, reflecting the strong and fraternal relations between the UAE and Bahrain and the peoples of both countries. The celebrations on the occasion of Bahrain National Day will provide […]

The notable rise in SME businesses in Dubai has become quite evident in the past few years, mainly due to Dubai’s government strategy of supporting this sector as main life line for its economy. This become more palpable in 2020 with the Covid-19 impact on all big size businesses, prompting an increase in new smaller […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, met FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday in the presence of His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council, at the start of the world football chief’s two-day official visit to the UAE. The meeting, held at Dubai […]

Emirates has announced it will resume daily flights to Istanbul from 21 December*. In tandem with the gradual return of travel confidence and demand, Emirates continues to rebuild its network while offering customers a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Strict health and hygiene measures have been implemented across all of Emirates’ touchpoints, even as the […]

Smart Dubai has announced the launched of its latest platform titled ‘Partners Portal.’ Available on the Smart Dubai website, the new tool offers Smart Dubai’s partners in both the government and private sectors a single platform to seamlessly access more than 80 of its services. The Portal allows users to access all of the Smart […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry, has announced its ‘NON-STOP WINNING’ jewellery campaign held in association with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) for the 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The great raffle will see customers enjoy golden retail moments from 17th December, with shoppers in the ‘City […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with Hotdesk to help DED Trader License holders find and book flexible office spaces on the go by the hour, day or month in Dubai using Hotdesk App or through the website www.hotdesk-app.com. This partnership comes within the framework of strengthening joint cooperation […]

Heritage Village, an icon that glows in the evenings of the “Coolest winter in the world”. Throughout the duration of the Global Village season, Heritage Village welcomes its visitors. Organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) for the seventh year,the Heritage Village situated at Dubai’s Global Village, throbs in the heart of pavilions […]

The Global Power City Index 2020, issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies – “Mori Memorial ”Foundation, Japan, Dubai’s position as an advanced global cultural centre by being ranked first in the region and sixth globally in cultural interaction, which measures the performance of cities in terms of Trendsetting Potential, Tourism Resources, Cultural facilities, availability […]

International singing sensation Anne-Marie, pop band Clean Bandit DJ Set and vocalist Yasmin Green will thrill music fans with an evening of global hits on the second day of the Dubai Shopping Festival’s opening celebration weekend. Global chart-topper Anne-Marie will headline the event, which will also feature a DJ set by Clean Bandit with vocalist […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to adopt the latest technologies to deliver the highest level of safety and value for airline customers and help them provide travellers with confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire journey. In partnership with Uveya, a Switzerland-based technology company, dnata has successfully conducted a […]

The festive season is certainly in full swing and it couldn’t have come soon enough! Whether you’re staying home for the holidays, or if you’re lucky enough to travel abroad, you need to get the most important factor of the festive season sorted. No, not gifting presents or spending time with your family, the next […]

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced that it has delivered the first of 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to American Airlines as part of the Purchase and Leaseback agreement signed with American in the third quarter of this year. Delivery of the remaining aircraft is expected to be completed in the coming months. […]

The online edition of Dubai International Content Market- DICM, was successfully concluded last week. The two-day event was extended for a third day, upon attendees’ request. The virtual event witnessed great participation from content sellers, content buyers, producers, directors, and content distributors from around the world, including A+E Networks from the UK, Baby Clay from […]

Following the announcement of the UAE’s Domestic Tourism Strategy and Unified Tourism Identity by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, a joint meeting was held to discuss the future of domestic tourism in the UAE, organised by the UAE Government Media Office. The meeting was […]

Matthew Fitzpatrick secured a second season-ending DP World Tour Championship and Lee Westwood won the European Tour’s Race to Dubai for a third time on a dramatic final day over the Earth course. Fitzpatrick, who won the event in 2016, started the day level with compatriot Laurie Canter and American Patrick Reed but quickly separated […]

“Vintage Vloggers” is a unique initiative launched by DesiréeVlekken the founder of 4get-me-not, a social enterprise that focuses on seniors (60yrs+) as part of its mission to address Alzheimer’s disease. The concept of “Vintage Vloggers” came about when Desirée found it difficult to find suitable restaurants and café’sserving senior citizens; as their requirements include accessibility, […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a series of improvements at seven locations along Sheikh Zayed Road to ease traffic congestion and increase the flow of traffic. “These improvements are part of RTA’s new vision, aimed at being ‘The world leader in seamless and sustainable mobility’ through considerably cutting tailbacks along this […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pipeline Business Growth Services (Pipeline), a Dubai-based company specialised in the development of entrepreneurship services, to jointly support and promote SME growth and sustainability. The MoU was signed by Saeed […]

H. E Humaid Ben Salem chaired the meeting which had the full attendance of the Board Members. The Chairman set the scene by outlining that the members of the ICC, the World Business Organisation had faced an unprecedented challenging period for trade and investment across the globe in the current year 2020. He reminded the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a series of improvements at seven locations across Sheikh Zayed Road to ease traffic congestions and increase vehicular flow on the road. “These improvements are part of RTA’s new vision aimed at being ‘The world leader in seamless & sustainable mobility’ through considerably cutting tailbacks along […]

Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain on 15 December, one day ahead of the country’s 49th National Day celebrations. The deployment is in response to high passenger demand during the National Day holidays in the Kingdom. On 15 December, the Emirates A380 service will operate as EK 839 and EK 840, […]

Dubai Investments has signed a contract with Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, to open a newstore in Mirdif Hills–the first freehold, mixed-use gated community at Mirdif. The new outlet will be nestled within Mirdif Avenue – the commercial cluster within Mirdif Hills. Present at the signing ceremony were Obaid […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests to join the fun of the festive season, and celebrate the Wonder of Winter. The month-long celebrations make Global Village the perfect place to enjoy the fantastic weather for the holidays. As people around the world […]

The European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship is set for a thrilling final round battle with Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed, former champion Matt Fitzpatrick and fellow countryman Laurie Canter leading the way. Reed, who is looking to become the first American to win the Race to Dubai, showed his superb short game […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has broken the 6th of 25 Guinness World Record™ titles they are attempting as part of the 25th season celebrations. The largest admission ticket of all-time is an impressive 1.1 square meter. Limited edition, souvenir replicas of the ticket, […]

Pegasus Automotive Group, the exclusive dealer for Aston Martin in the UAE, has revealed the debut of the new Aston Martin DBX, the first ever SUV model of the British independent manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers, at its showroom located in Downtown Dubai. The DBX, which has been dubbed as an important […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an international excellence forum bringing together prominent experts and specialists in energy, water, and human resources. This is part of DEWA’s strategy to promote excellence among its staff and employees of other government organisations and stakeholders. Many officials from the UAE and abroad took part in the forum. […]

Patrick Reed will take a two stroke lead into the weekend after a best-of-the-day eight under par 64 in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Reed, who is looking to become the first American to win the Race to Dubai, sits on 10 under par for the tournament, […]

Gulf Capital and MEED-GlobalData have awarded the winners of the 9th Gulf Capital SME Awards at a ceremony hosted at Address Downtown, Dubai. 16 unique small and medium sized businesses were celebrated for their contribution to today’s challenging regional economy, while a further 7 businesses were highly commended across categories including Startup Business of the […]

A back nine of 32 propelled Victor Perez to an opening five under par 67 and a one shot lead after the first day of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, English past champion Matthew Fitzpatrick and South Africa’s Erik Van Rooyen all posted four under par 68s to sit in second […]

Music superstars Hussain Al Jassmi and Tamer Hosny will headline the first evening of Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) super two-day opening weekend celebration. The singing sensations, two of the biggest names in the Arabic music world, will perform on 17 December as part of an incredible double bill of live music for the start of […]

The Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), the multi-sensory, multi-media immersive exhibition permanently housed at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, is enhancing its regular offering with two weekly live music nights and a fabulous festive offer for families. On Monday and Wednesday nights, from 8PM to 11PM, customers at Dubai’s biggest digital art space will be able to […]

Domus Group, an international leading exhibition specialist, has opened today (Thursday, December 10, 2020) the 2020 edition of Dubai International Heritage Sports Exhibition & Conference (DIHSEC) in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council (DSC)at the Hamdan Sports Complex. H.E. Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of DSC,led the opening ceremony of this one-of-a-kind event specialized event for […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has inked a multimillion Dirham partnership with one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of faucets &bathroom accessories, Kludi GmbH & Co. KG  &  KLUDI RAK LLC, for the supply of exquisite bathroom fittings at Riviera & Creek Views. Headquartered in Germany, Kludi GmbH & Co. KG, […]

Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s 800-room joint venture with Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts, is now open at Deira Islands, adding a new dimension to Dubai’s hospitality offering as the emirate’s first 4-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront resort. Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s first hospitality joint venture and the first attraction to open at Deira Islands, was inaugurated by Nakheel […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDGE), the technology arm of the Smart Dubai initiative, has announced the launch of a new paperless property rental platform to automate business processes between four connected UAE entities. The announcement was made at the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2020. Through collaboration […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Second Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today opened the new six-story building of PwC Middle East, a member of the world’s leading professional services firm, located at Emaar Square […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama is set to ring in the New Year with a stunning fireworks display and an array of impressive entertainment, perfect for families looking to celebrate this New Year’s eve in style. From dazzling performers to live entertainment, there will be plenty to keep adults and children entertained and enchanted as […]

Major players have touched down in Dubai as an elite field will close out the 2020 European Tour season at the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates, where a Race to Dubai winner will be crowned on Sunday afternoon. 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed is in pole position in the Rankings and a […]

CAFU has revealed its latest user figures as it crosses its two millionth fuel fill-up,pointing to a staggering increase in the number of residents opting for contactless on-demand car services over driving to or waiting in line at a petrol station. The pioneering Dubai-born company blazed a trail in 2018 with a first-of-its-kind proposition in […]

ADV+, a lifestyle membership at an affordable price, gives its members access to premium gyms, beach clubs, sports clubs, fitness classes, and spas across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Members can choose any three clubs and enjoy unlimited visits by paying only for the clubs they need. With options for solo members, single parents, and families; […]

Sports lovers in the UAE are in for a treat this week with 22 events, both international and local, taking place in Dubai under the aegis of Dubai Sports Council in different parts of the Emirate, including the climax of European Tour’s Race to Dubai, the DP World Tour Championship, and the Dubai International Heritage […]

Finland at Expo 2020 Dubai announced the winners of Santa’s Sustainable Competition, the Finnish Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion’s first, live virtual event. Aimed at promoting circular economy values among young people, students were invited to submit letters and videos to Santa Claus outlining their sustainable wishes for the future. Six UAE schools were named winners of […]

Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million dollar global campaign to promote Destination Dubai, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers with extra value. Emirates’ multi-channel advertising campaign, which showcases Dubai’s diverse attractions to […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Mohammed Salah are among the four confirmed finalists for the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards scheduled for December 27 here. For the first time in more than ten years, the finalists were completely chosen by the fans. Soccer fans from around the world voted for their favorite international […]

Dubai Economy has announced the launch of the Unified Payments Network (UPN), an inclusive platform that will bring together all payment service providers, and unbanked as well as underbanked merchants, to facilitate cashless transactions. Launched at the Gitex Technology Week currently under way in Dubai, the platform is a subsidiary of the flagship ‘EngageDXB’ initiative […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah are among the confirmed finalists for the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards taking place later this month on 27 December 2020. For the first time in over 10 years, the finalists have been entirely chosen by the fans. Soccer supporters from all over the world have […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that Ebury, a leading global FinTech backed by Santander Bank offering cross-border financial services and risk management, has been granted a Financial Services licence to carry out the regulated activity of providing Money Services from […]

Dubai Sports Council received current Italy national football team manager Roberto Mancini at its headquarters yesterday, and presented the former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss with a copy of “My Story“, the anecdotal memoir of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. […]

Emirates is getting into the festive spirit. Every year the airline ends the year with extra trimmings for the holiday season and this year is no different. Travellers can look forward to special touches both on board and on the ground from today until 31 December to make travels extra sweet as they reunite with family and […]

Lee Wellness, UAE’s first professional energy healing and meditation centre providing holistic and wellness servicesis now officially open in Dubai. The newly opened facility conveniently located in Barsha Heights offers services for individuals and corporate clients through private and group sessions as well as specially organised events that are based on ancient techniques proven through […]

ENOC Group, a Strategic Partner of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), is celebrating the region’s largest shopping and entertainment festival – the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2020 – for the 26th consecutive year. Starting from 17 December 2020 to 30 January 2021, ENOC is offering customers and visitors a chance to win a Nissan Car […]

ABiQ Business Intelligence (ABiQ) signed an MoU with Global Islamic Financial Services Firm (GIFS) based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Turkey who provide financing and investment for infrastructure projects, government projects and private equity deals. Under this agreement, ABiQ will leverage its extensive database to assist Global Islamic Financial Services Firm to identify investment […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the first phase of their Uptown Dubai district, Uptown Tower, has reached 153m, with over 32 floors completed. Uptown Tower will stand at 340m once completed, and will feature 188 luxury hotel rooms and […]

Fresh off last week’s victory on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Antoine Rozner is looking to sign off on 2020 with victory on the Earth course at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. The Frenchman is riding a hot hand having won with a 25 under par total on Saturday and is […]

Emirates is expecting more than 200,000 passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport during the Christmas holiday period as UAE residents and citizens head home or abroad, according to the airline’s latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline will be on Friday 11 December, although high passenger traffic is expected to […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has welcomed Silicon Valley’s Diamond Foundry as the latest member to join its growing community of laboratory-grown diamond, LGD, companies. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Almas Tower on Wednesday, 25th November, 2020. […]

It’s that time of year again, when the city discovers the extraordinary as part of a celebration of fun, festivities, retail promotions, family entertainment, live concerts and much, much more – the return of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)! The annual celebration of the city’s world-class retail and tourism offerings has been refreshed by organisers […]

The festive season is fast approaching, and Weslodge Saloon is serving up a range of Christmassy culinary experiences bringing together North American flavours, great music and a seasonal ambience all under one roof. Whether it’s a turkey dinner with all the trimmings delivered to the door or an unforgettable night of live music and food […]

The Dubai International Content Market- DICM was successfully launched today with the attendance of content buyers and sellers from over 35 countries. The field of content witnessed great demand this year, which indicates its importance and the key role it plays in the development of the Media sector in general, and the field of Content […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) cooperated with the Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital to present a creative environment for sick children as part of the ‘Art in Hospitals’ project, through which the Authority aims to inspire children and integrate art into their medical journey atthe hospital. This initiative comes as part of the […]

Foodiesrejoice as Good Burger announce its catering service, dedicated to serving a lip-smacking selection of patties, perfect for a big birthday bash, anniversary or even corporate events with live kiosk included.From premium beef burgers, dripping with cheese and lathered with sauces, to a specialty veggie burger loaded with toppings, Good Burger has you covered for […]

In true adventurous fashion, Billionaire invites you to elevate your Wednesday nights with a brand-new special entertainment line-up. Duo Destiny, the incredible acrobatic hand-balancing male & female duo act who have garnered fanfare after showcasing their incredible abilities on ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage and winning ‘Poland’s Got Talent’ will be taking to the stage every […]

KIKLABB, the Dubai Government owned licensing and workspaces hub has announced its first internship programme which has been designed to foster and develop young talent in the region. The SEEDLABB internship programme coincides with the reopening of KIKLABB’s workspaces space which was closed as part of the precautionary measures implemented in response to COVID-19. The […]

The field for the DP World Tour Championship – the final Rolex Series event of the season – is set after two days of high drama in the penultimate week of the 2020 European Tour season which saw tournaments take place in Dubai and South Africa. France’s Antoine Rozner punched his ticket to the season-ending […]

Emirates has welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel. Emirates is scheduled to receive two more A380 aircraft later this month, one of […]

Evergreen content is ‘Search-Optimized’ content that stays relevant in the long run. Unlike news articles and posts on trending topics, evergreen posts provide value to the readers a long time after the post was originally published. Evergreen posts don’t just tend to rank higher on Google, but they also attract a high number of backlinks. Evergreen […]

Crown Prince of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Featuring the participation of over 1,200 innovative tech enterprises, startups and government entities from more than 60 countries, over 200 of the most active investors and VCs […]

Dubai has emerged as a leading example of a city that is getting tourism back on track following its successful and gradual reopening of its borders and economy, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Trust in Tourism 4.0: How Dubai Adapted to Welcome […]

With exactly 300 days to go until the UAE welcomes the world to Expo 2020, Swatch, the event’s official timing provider, has kicked off the final leg of the journey to the next World Expo with the launch of a countdown clock at the Dubai Frame. At a virtual event held on Saturday, Swatch introduced […]

Your furry friend deserves proper care and nurture. The first step is maintaining their hygiene at the highest level! Introducing Rory’s Apawthecary, the new natural dog care brand offering organic and ethical dog care products for the lifestyle conscious pet owner, born right here in the UAE.  Pet care with a purpose, Rory’s Apawthecary was […]

El Talento Football Academy have leapfrogged La Liga HPC and grabbed pole position in the Under-18 division following another emphatic win in Week 3 of the Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship. Based in Dubai Silicon Oasis Park, El Talento have also moved to the top in Group 2 of the Under-16 division with a […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy announced that more than 500 businesses in Dubai have benefited from its partnership programme with Zoho, as registered companies can now run their sales, support, finance, IT, and other business functions using the Zoho One suite of apps. Dubai Economy and Zoho signed an MoU […]

The recent amendments to the Commercial Companies Law in the UAE will have far-reaching impact on the flow and quality of foreign and domestic investments as well as overall economic growth of the country, stated His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of […]

Fans of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature are in line for twice the festival fun and two years of benefits when they renew their Foundation Friends memberships this year. Foundation Friends get access to priority booking and festival ticket discounts, in addition to other benefits. “Our Foundation Friends mean the world to us, and […]

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, today announced that it has flagged off the annual Beat Diabetes initiative virtually.  In the absence of the physical Beat Diabetes Walk that takes place every year, Landmark Group’s Beat Diabetes initiative in 2020 runs online via the ‘Take the Pledge’ campaign that aims to continue raising awareness about the condition and inspiring the public to lead a healthier lifestyle.   As part […]

The 21st Fazza Championship for Youlah kicked off on Friday at the Meydan Fort of the Global Village’s Heritage Village with participants competing not just in the traditional rifle performance but also in other heritage competition, including horse and camel riding, shooting, and traditional poetry. A total of 16 qualifiers coming from various parts of […]

Antoine Rozner secured his maiden European Tour title at the Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World after posting a superb eight under par 64 on a thrilling final day at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Rozner started the day four shots behind leader Andy Sullivan but reeled him in on the back nine having picked […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, hosted excited guests over the long weekend as extraordinary celebrations took place across the park to mark the 49th National Day. As one of the biggest occasions in the Emirati calendar, guests arrived at Global Village with high expectations […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its internal voluntary programme, iVolunteer, on its smart app and website in conjunction with International Volunteer Day. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to increase and promote voluntarism amongst staff and in Dubai. The advanced digital system of iVolunteer enables DEWA’s staff to learn about initiatives, programmes […]

Andy Sullivan continued to attack the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates as he carded a second round six under par 66 to get to 17 under par and take a three-stroke lead into the weekend at the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World. “Trying to follow a 61, the key is […]

With the European Tour beginning its Dubai double-header of world-class golf at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dr Andrew Murray, the Tour’s Chief Medical Officer, is encouraging more people to hit the golf course to boost their wellbeing in an environment where it is easy to maintain social distancing. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP […]

Up sticks to Dubai for the winter with an affordable remote working package that blends contemporary city living with innovative work spaces and exclusive access to one of Dubai’s finest private beaches.  The new Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts Discover Remote Work Package is designed to bring new perspective to the home office while opening up a world of possibilities […]

Dubai International, DXB, added a new member to its airline family with the arrival of Israeli carrier Israir’s inaugural flight from Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Flight 6H 663, which departed Tel Aviv-Yafo at 10.00 am local time arrived at DXB at 5:10 pm UAE time on Tuesday with 166 passengers on board, made Israir the […]

Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) officially concluded its most ambitious and inspiring edition to date with more than 1,500,000 participants rising to the 30×30 Challenge. First launched in 2017 by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the 2020 edition motivated and engaged […]

England’s Andy Sullivan rode a hot putter to a course-record 11 under par 61 to open up a two stroke lead after day one of the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World. Sullivan, who won the English Championship in August, went out in 30 and came home in 31 on a day […]

Being the top record-breaking nation in the MENA region by a large margin did not stop the UAE from hunting for more. On the contrary, it proved to increase the appetite for more with 5 different Guinness World Records attempts happening during the same week as the 49th UAE National Day. The global authority on […]

As leading UAE National amateur Ahmad Skaik got the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World underway earlier this morning by hitting the first tee shot, Emirates Golf Federation Vice Chairman Adel Zarouni was on hand to celebrate the occasion as they look ahead to hosting the prestigious 2023 World Amateur Team Championships […]

Mawaheb from Beautiful People, a non-profit art studio for people of determination 16 and above, is proud to reveal the launch of its group exhibition that will bring together many of its artists who would be collectively presenting their solo exhibitions under one umbrella. The exhibition will take place at The Workshop Dubai from 30 […]

On the occasion of the 49th UAE National Day, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is celebrating the event by releasing a special campaign video honoring the nation’s fondest memories over the past 49 years and looking ahead to the coming 50 years. The short film is a unique testament to UAE National Day, […]

Just as the UAE celebrates its 49th National Day, flags in all shapes and sizes were waved to mark the occasion across six continents by Emirates ground operations employees. Emirates airport operations employees at the hub also joined in the celebrations, holding their flags and making a formation in the number ‘49’ in front of an aircraft […]

Downtown Dubai will see an incredible gathering of local musical talent on 8th December 2020 to support Beirut. DXB4BEY, a one day music festival, will be live streamed from Dubai Opera on more than 50 Facebook pages including MTV Lebanon, Virgin Megastores and popular media outlets such as Lovin’ Dubai, What’s On and will be […]

As part of the celebrations of the UAE’s 49th National Day, a group of 11 camel riders from seven countries participated in the 7th edition of Camel Trek organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC). The annual desert journey kicked off from Liwa’s Empty Quarter in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi on […]

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Best Commercial Bank” award and “Best Digital Transformation” award at the MEA Finance 2020 Awards. The award was received by Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Dubai, along with Abdul Rahim Al Nimer, General Manager […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is excited to announce the launch of the region’s first cinema in the snow, which will allow guests to enjoy a hugely unique big screen experience in the desert surrounded by real snow. Snow Cinema is […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced what’s in store for guests over the coming week as part of the 49th National Day celebrations. Global Village is a perfect National Day Holiday outing for family and friends. With a festive atmosphere in celebration of […]

Dubai Economy markedCommemoration Day that falls on 30 November every year at its headquarters in the Business Village, in the presence of His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy and other senior officials, in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The […]

Gulf for Good – the UAE-based non-profit organisation, which supports sustainable charity projects for children and promotes wellbeing through life changing experiences – has partnered with Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens – the city-s funkiest neighbourhood hangout – to host its annual Festive Social during the hotel’s LAH LAH Bazaar on Wednesday 9th December. […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, was crowned at the Innovation in Construction &FM Awards 2020 with the ‘Residential Project of The Year’accolade for Riviera, its flagship project. The award was received by OpreaTudorana, Head of MEP at Azizi Developments, during a gala ceremony held at The Sofitel Dubai hosted […]

La Liga HPC have moved to the top of the points table in the Under-18 division, while Alliance Football Club and Soccer Italian Style are top of the two groups in the Under-16 division after week two of the Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship. La Liga HPC, who had started their U18 campaign with […]

As customers take to the skies for the UAE National Day holidays, Emirates will be celebrating the occasion by serving local delicacies, proudly crafted in the UAE to help make travel a little sweeter. Customers traveling in all classes from 2 December will be able to savour chocolates from Dubai’s only bean-to-bar chocolate maker, Mirzam. […]

The UAE has been identified as a key market where Angola is looking to attract foreign direct investment in a wide variety of economic sectors, such as agriculture and agroindustry, fisheries, and manufacturing, government and business leaders have revealed. Their comments came during the recent “Expand Your Business to Angola” webinar organised by Dubai Chamber […]

Treat kids to some soaking wet play at Splash ‘n’ Party – Dubai’s must visit Kids waterpark. With UAE National Day and a long weekend coming along, Splash ‘n’ Party offers an array of fun-filled water based activities and engaging onsite entertainment all guaranteed to keep active little ones amused. Set to take place on […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced operational efficiency by launching a smart, just-in-time freight handling platform across its Dubai operations. A cloud-based platform, Appointment and Dock Management (ADM) ensures improved planning, efficient processing and end-to-end transparency of the entire cargo journey, delivering significant benefits for all freight forwarders. The innovative solution […]

Two-time Major champion Martin Kaymer arrives at this week’s Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World on a good run of form as he looks to add a fourth victory in the United Arab Emirates to his resume. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World will be held over the Fire course […]

Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company, is bringing the first, Dubai-based version of Questo’s award-winning city games and tours to the region. Bucharest-based Questo has been transforming cities around the world into exploration games via technology with its ground-breaking mobile app since 2017, which can already take users on journeys through mission-like tours […]

Boaz Toshav, one of the owners and Board members of prestigious Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv, visited Dubai Sports Council to discuss mutual cooperation and investment opportunities. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Toshav in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council. Welcoming […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that its much anticipated ‘Investor Day’ will take place today, 30 November 2020. 17 successful start-ups from the fourth cohort of DIFC FinTech Hive accelerator programme, are set to showcase this year’s most […]

Christiaan Bezuidenhout made a timely move up the Race to Dubai ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after a composed four-stroke win at the Alfred Dunhill Championship saw him climb into the top ten. The South African fired all four rounds in the 60s to finish on 14-under-par at Leopard Creek Country Club, […]

The UAE’s 49th National Day celebrations in Dubai will sway to the songs of talented singers and musicians. This year’s calendar of events, which runs from 28 November to 5 December, features an array of musical styles, sounds and genres. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), organisers of this year’s UAE National Day events in […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which began construction in February 2019, announced today the close of construction and complete readiness for the landmark World Expo – the first in the Arab region – set to take place in October 2021. The iconicKingdom of Saudi ArabiaPavilionwill be second in size only […]

Boaz Toshav, one of the owners and Board members of prestigious Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv, visited Dubai Sports Council to discuss mutual cooperation and investment opportunities. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Toshav in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council. Welcoming […]

DUBZ, dnata’s leading baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline’s passengers, too. The innovative service of DUBZ enables Emirates passengers departing from Dubai to begin their safe travel experience by completing their home check-in, baggage disinfection, and quickly and efficiently […]

Dubai SME,the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the launch of the first certified free zone business incubator in Amity University Dubai.The new facility, launched under the University Incubators programme of Dubai SME aimed to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, will further contribute towards transforming national and […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, has launched the seventh edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. In October 2020, DLD recorded […]

In true adventurous fashion, Billionaire invites you to elevate your Wednesday nights with a brand-new special entertainment line-up. Duo Destiny, the incredible acrobatic hand-balancing male & female duo act who have garnered fanfare after showcasing their incredible abilities on ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage and winning ‘Poland’s Got Talent’ will be taking to the stage every […]

Emirates has been named as the World’s Leading Airline in three major categories at the World Travel Awards 2020: World’s Leading Economy Class, Airline Rewards Programme and Airline Lounge – Business Class. Earlier this month, Emirates also took home four regional World Travel Awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand; Middle East’s Leading Airline […]

Mark your calendars! The ultimate festive, feel good, family Christmas concert, Jingle Bell Rock is coming to deck outSheikh Saeed Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday 18th December, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 30th November and will be available to purchase from Platinumlist […]

The season-ending Dubai double-header begins on Wednesday as the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates opens its doors to the European Tour’s finest players for the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World with plenty still to play for as the Race to Dubai draws to a close. Taking its place in the […]

A recent report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy states that the Emirate of Dubai has 583 local and international companies engaged in dairy production and industry such as yogurt; natural butter; cheese; the manufacture and packaging of milk and dairy products; cream; dairy products; and food and dairy […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday launched the “Dubai Leaders” programme. “The aim is to ensure that there are qualified leaders who are able to continue the process of building in the same spirit and with the same leadership culture,” […]

Dubai Municipality has won four awards at the prestigious Stevie International Business Awards 2020. The Municipality’s Sewage Treatment Plants and Networks Department won a gold in the category of ‘Large Organisation Utilities’ while its Digital Transformation Initiative won gold in the ‘Achievement in Growth’ category. The Sewage Treatment Plants and Networks Department also won a […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a forum for stakeholders and partners to share its industry outlook amid a resurgence in the sector since Dubai’s reopening to international tourists on 7 July. The meeting provided insights into the current tourism situation both in the UAE and worldwide and steps taken to […]

Dubai is well on track to register a rapid recovery from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic with customs transactions rising by 24.5% over the first nine months of 2020. The sharp rise in transactions reflects the strength and resilience of the economy and the emirate’s proven capability to weather external economic shocks. The number […]

This UAE National Day celebration, joinModesh, Dana and their new best friend, Pearl, for an extra special performance at La Perle, Dubai’s best music, dance and thrilling acrobatics show. The spectacular family favourite will welcome residents and visitors to its newest and most fun-packed show, Modesh and Dana Live at La Perle, which will take […]

Cranfield University, one of the world’s leading academic institutions for aviation and aerospace programmes, has awarded its Distinguished Aviation Alumnus Award 2020 to Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, Adel Al Redha. Presenting the award in an online ceremony, Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University, spoke on Al Redha’s contributions to the aviation […]

Ahmad Skaik will go head-to-head with a host of Major winners and Ryder Cup stars when the Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World gets underway after the Number OneNational golfer in the UAE received an invitation to play from the European Tour. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World will be […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the largest financial technology hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, part of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has signed a landmark agreement with Israel’s FinTech-Aviv. FinTech Aviv was established in 2014 and serves the needs of the Israeli FinTech ecosystem and counts more than 6,000 startups and […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has become the Patron of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, the European Tour’s season-ending tournament. Sheikh Mansoor takes over the patronage of the Tour’s final Rolex Series event from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whom he has replaced as […]

The first scheduled commercial flight operated by flydubai from Dubai International, DXB, landed at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport, TLV, on Thursday, 26 November, to a water salute. The inaugural flight was flown by Captain Patrick Gonzenbach and Emirati First Officer, Abdulla Al Shamsi. On board the aircraft was a delegation led by Ghaith […]

Mark your calendars! The ultimate festive, feel good, family Christmas concert, Jingle Bell Rock is coming to deck outSheikh Saeed Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday 18th December, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 30th November and will be available to purchase from Platinumlist […]

Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport. In the coming weeks, Emirates’ customers can look forward to once again enjoying Emirates lounge services in other destinations including New York’s JFK International and Manchester Airport. The airline has redesigned its lounge offering and introduced additional health […]

The 2nd December 2020 will see the UAE turn 49 years old, and Dubai is throwing a huge festival of shopping, entertainment and more to celebrate. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year’s National Day festivities, which will run from 28 November to 5 December, will include a packed line up of […]

Expo 2020 Dubai officials and the Canadian diplomatic missions in the UAE met to discuss ongoing collaboration as the countdown to the Expo in October next year continues. The meeting was chaired by Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau and UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Marcy […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by successfully executing a green turnaround in the United States. dnata ensured a smooth and safe turnaround of a VivaAerobus Airbus A320 aircraft using only zero-emission ramp ground support equipment (GSE) at New York-JFK Airport’s (JFK) Terminal […]

Friends and family overseas working from home for the foreseeable future will now be able to up sticks to Dubai for the winter with an affordable remote working package that blends contemporary city living with innovative workspaces and exclusive access to one of Dubai’s finest private beaches. The new Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts Discover Remote […]

Renowned course designer and golf legend Greg Norman has expressed pride at his Fire course creation at Jumeirah Golf Estates taking its place in the limelight when it hosts the European Tour’s Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World on December 2 – 5. Norman designed both the Fire and Earth courses on the […]

Residents and visitors can enjoy huge deals during the final 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) of 2020, taking place from 26 November to 28 November. The epic 72-hour retail event will see hundreds of global brands and homegrown stores reduce prices by up to 90 per cent, which means big savings on everything from fashion, […]

It’s everybody’s favourite time of the year and one thing’s for certain: a celebration that comes around once every 365 days just wouldn’t be complete without a meal shared among loved ones, be it for dinner or brunch, and a triumphant bash to end 2020. And what better place than to do so than the […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, two key streets in Jumeirah (previously called Al Saffar and Mazmala Streets) are being renamed as Kite Beach Street. The newly named street adjoins the Kite Beach, one of Dubai’s most popular beaches that offers […]

Companies in Dubai are taking an innovative approach to virtual volunteering and exploring new ways to support community projects in the new normal, according to members of the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Community Task Force. The webinar, titled “Reshaping Employee Volunteering During COVID-19”, was hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and attended by […]

Persil Abaya, the leading abaya wash detergent in the GCC manufactured by Henkel, has announced Nov 29 as the deadline for its abaya design competition, part of the women empowerment campaign titled Abaytik Stylik (Your Abaya, Your Style). Those who are interested to join must submit their original abaya design sketches on https://advocacy2.typeform.com/to/OtNNildC. Candidates will […]

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA), Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai held a first-of-its kind joint virtual webinar to introduce the DFMMain Market and Nasdaq Dubai Growth Market, that have been developed to provide initial public offering (IPO) and listing opportunities for free zone companies. The IPO and listing of free zone companies […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is further strengthening its communication and interaction with startups and the entrepreneurial community in the emirate in view of the challenges faced by businesses following COVID-19 and the opportunities ahead for innovative enterprise. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO […]

Providing a quick, easy and hassle-free alternative to selling a car, one of UAE’s leading car buying service provider, We Buy Cars DXB, now offers auto-loan settlement in as less as 24 hours, giving customers a chance to now sell their car in just half an hour. The one-stop-shop end-to-end seamless service further involves dealing […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has been recognised at the prestigious Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020 by winning HSE Initiative of the Year. The annual showpiece applauds the achievements of construction and facilities management professionals across the region and this year’s awards […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its global operations by launching a dedicated inflight retail centre of excellence. The new specialist retail unit will deliver tailor-made on-board retail programmes and innovative solutions for airline customers, supporting them to maximise on-board ancillary revenue and enhance passenger satisfaction. The addition of […]

Delivering on its customer promise, Emirates has completed an intensive programme to clear its backlog of refund requests which was caused by pandemic-related travel disruption. Over the seven-month period starting April, Emirates received, validated and processed nearly 1.7 million refund requests. This resulted in the airline returning AED 6.3 billion refunds to its customers. Of […]

The most controversial and most followed Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach will be coming over to the UAE on December 3. Wurtzbach, who is the third Filipina and the first Miss Universe after the management transition from Trump to IMG, has a packed schedule during her four-day visit, including a press meet, fashion and tourism photoshoot […]

Dubai resident and European Tour star Adri Arnaus is relishing the opportunity of playing back-to-back events in Dubai as he prepares to take on the challenges of Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth and Fire courses during two weeks of world-class golf in the emirate. Next week’s Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World will be […]

The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is investing in human capital and enabling all members of the society to develop capabilities in various fields, said Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences. Al Amiri made these remarks after the BBC named her […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing of a US$1 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk achieved a strong 5.7 times subscription rate, attracting more than 150 high-quality investors from the Middle East and around the world. The profit rate of 4.625 percent per annum is the lowest […]

On the occasion of the World Children’s Day, ZOOM, UAE’s home-grown convenience store, has introduced a dedicated meal box for children called “The Living Box”; becoming the first c-store in the region to introduce such a unique and comprehensive F&B  offering for children. Priced at AED13.50, the Living Box contains an assortment of snacks including mini […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One – part of the master development Meydan– announces Mr. Mohammad SadeghSihawi as the winner of its Dhs 1.2 Millionwaterfront 1-bedroom apartment from a month-long promotion held by District One. The winner was chosen in a raffle draw and announced during a virtual event conducted by none other […]

ADV+, a lifestyle membership at an affordable price, gives its members access to premium gyms, beach clubs, sports clubs, fitness classes, and spas across Dubai. Members can choose any three clubs and enjoy unlimited visits by paying only for the clubs they need. With options for solo members, single parents, and families; ADV+ members also […]

The top three finalists – Farah Hazim, Hooria Muhib and Zarshah Sharif, all from the  Herriot  Watt  University,  Dubai  Campus  –  will be mentored by  Chris  Barnes (Broadway Interiors), Kevin McLachlan (NOMAD|K) and Paul Bishop (Bishop Design) respectively for the final phase of the Colab Student Design Competition. The competition, which was launched earlier this […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has awarded a lighting contract to DPA, a world-class lighting consulting firm. Through the deal, Azizi Developments aims to light up the unique designs of the building façades, highlighting the stone claddings and feature elements of each building. Its team, in collaboration with DPA, is now […]

Emirates has re-launched its Dubai Connect offer which gives customers transiting through its hub a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai. The offer is available to customers booked in all classes with a best connection time that exceeds 10 hours. Dubai Connect ensures that travelling through Emirates’ hub is seamless despite the altered flight schedules during […]

The Government of Dubai has formed the ‘Cashless Dubai Working Group’ to create an action plan to shift all payment transactions in Dubai to secure and easy-to-use cashless platforms. The initiative brings together key stakeholders, including Smart Dubai, Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF), the Supreme Legislation Committee, Dubai Economy, Dubai Police, Dubai Economic Security Centre, […]

The Foxes Sport Academy’s Under-14 team and La Liga Valencia’s Under-10 squads made impressive starts as the fifth season of Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship kicked off at the weekend at the new Football Centre in Dubai Sports City. The Foxes, who are based at Amity School in Al Qusais, came bolting out of […]

With the restart of many sectors in Dubai including the tourism industry, back-to-back European Tour events at Jumeirah Golf Estates from December 2 will further help attract more tourists to the emirate and highlight the fact that Dubai is open to visit. The two Greg Norman-designed golf courses at Jumeirah Golf Estates will be in […]

India is one of the fastest growing markets globally for the food and beverage sector. With a young population that is increasingly well travelled and familiar with international cuisine, there has been a growing awareness and demand in the country for quality produce and food ingredients from around the world. In 2015, Catch of Norway […]

Things are heating up this month at the coolest waterpark in the city, as they extend the epic Friends and Family Pass across further Meraas assets, meaning more money saving offers and further good times! Valid until the end of November, the Family & Friends Pass can be purchased online or at the gate, offering unrestricted access to Dubai’s […]

Zakeer Hussain Known as “Zak Zorro” has released another Music Video titled “Teri YaadMey” shot fully in Dubai, a song dedicated to people in love with a social Message. The song is about the endless memory of love and separation. The song conveys love after separation and how beautiful memories continue haunting about the person […]

The UAE progressively extending golden residency to more and more categories will accelerate economic growth and productivity in Dubai in addition to enhancing the emirate’s attractiveness as a preferred place to live and work, an analysis done by Dubai Economy shows. When all stages of granting golden residency to different groups are completed, economic growth […]

The Halal Trade and Marketing Centre (HTMC) continues its efforts towards enhancing its network, widening its area of influence and broadening its scope of services through singing a series of collaboration agreements with service partners across five continents. The Centre has reached agreements with six economic, commercial and financial organizations. The institutions will become core […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on behalf of the private sector, has announced its donation of AED 750,000 to the Al Jalila Foundation that will fund medical research in the UAE. The donation – allocated to medical research related to Covid-19, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and mental health – falls in line with […]

Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to provide expanded, multi-risk travel cover on top of its current COVID-19 cover. Provided by Emirates at no additional cost to its customers, and provided by AIG Travel, this cover is the first of its […]

Joachim B. Hansen secured his spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after claiming a maiden European Tour title with an impressive bogey-free round of 67 on the final day of the Joburg Open. The Dane started the final day a shot behind home favourite Wilco Nienaber which quickly grew to three after the […]

The Dubai Sports Council and Globe Soccer Awards further strengthen their 12-year relationship by staging the annual edition of the Dubai International Sports Conference, complemented with a special edition of Dubai Globe Soccer Awards at Armani Hotel, situated at the foot of the world’s tallest building, on 27 December 2020. The Dubai International Sports Conference, […]

Technological advancements are happening daily all across the globe. There will always be room for improvement no matter how advanced the company may be. Small and Medium Enterprises are an important part of an economy as they provide employment, supplement other large companies, and accelerate the growth of any nation. In the initial years of […]

Mona Al Sahlawi of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and Nafeesah Sara Siraj of Dubai Media Inc. clinched the badminton crowns as curtains came down on season eight of Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament. Held under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

At a virtual awards ceremony held last week, the Netherlands Business Council UAE announced the winners of the NBC 2020 Awards held in honour of Expo2020 Dubai. Created in partnership with The Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Dubai and NLinBusiness, the NBC 2020 Awards provide a unique platform to attract top-level […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 171 commercial complaints during the third quarter of 2020, a 16% increase over the same period in 2019. CCCP also received 169 business enquiries, bringing the total transactions it handled to 340 during the same period. All commercial complaints and business enquiries in […]

Dubai-based Gold Medal, the largest travel consolidator in the Middle East, has expanded its operations into Oman through its partnership with OUA Travel, one of Oman’s leading travel agencies. With both companies part of the dnata Travel Group, as part of an ongoing expansion plan for its business across the region, Oman-based trade agents will now […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World, UAE Region’s premier business and logistics hub showcased to its customers the trade payments protection solutions it has rolled out in partnership with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company on 19th of November 2020. During a well-attended webinar titled, “Etihad Credit Insurance Collaboration: Trade […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to get excited about the festivities than with the sweetest advent calendar. This year, Sugargram is bringing sweet goodies to help you spread holiday cheer with a new advent calendar that’s filled with 24 surprises. The elves from itty bitty cupcake city have been […]

DXBUY, UAE’s foremost B2B e-commerce platform dedicated to the small & medium businesses (SMBs)today announced its strategic partnership with tabby, the region’s first and largest ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ provider that counts some of the largest retail groups in the region as its partners. This partnership with tabby is another strategic move for DXBUY’s growth […]

Some of international football’s biggest stars came together in Dubai this weekend for a friendly match that took place on the pitches at Dubai Sports World, inside the airconditioned halls of Dubai World Trade Centre as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge 30 x 30. The match was organised jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Dubai’s […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management, to create a ‘Commercial Property Price Index’ (CPPI). Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector at DLD, signed the MoU […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management, to create a  ‘Commercial Property Price Index’ (CPPI). The agreement signed between Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector at […]

Dubai Design District (d3) has hailed the success of Dubai Design Week 2020, which attracted thousands of people to the emirate for the first major cultural event to take place physically since the global coronavirus pandemic. As the strategic partner of the region’s largest creative festival, d3 opened its doors to the world for an […]

KIKLABB and NY Koen Group have announced a partnership agreement which aims to facilitate cultural understanding, foreign investment and business development between the business communities of the UAE and Israel. The agreement will see the launch of several initiatives that coincide with the normalising of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel. This includes the […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, recently participated in the launch of the WHO Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. On this occasion and in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Frame lit up in turquoise at 6 pm. This comes in conjunction with the illumination of the world’s famous landmarks […]

Majid Al Futtaim announced that Ski Dubai has won the ‘World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort’ at the internationally recognised World Ski Awards for the fifth consecutive year. This is the latest accolade bestowed on Ski Dubai, which was recently awarded Best Service Performance Brand (Hospitality and Entertainment) at the Business Excellence Awards hosted by Dubai […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a grand masterpiece of fireworks and light & laser show on the world’s tallest building in Downtown Dubai. To ensure public health and safety for all visitors, Emaar will implement several preventative measures, including thermal cameras, social distancing, contactless payments and frequent deep cleaning and disinfection, in […]

An exhilarating atmosphere of positivity and excitement surged through Dubai on Friday 20November as a section of the city’s main artery, the Sheikh Zayed Road, transformed into a 14km cycling track for the very first time as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020. More than 20,000 cyclists participated in the inaugural Dubai Ride 2020, marking […]

On World Children’s Day, the Emirates Airline Foundation and its NGO partners share their hopes for improving the welfare of disadvantaged children around the world, and speak on projects that provide children with safe shelter, basic necessities such as food and medical services, and access to opportunities through education and skills training. Sir Tim Clark, […]

As part of its efforts to champion CSR and boost its social impact, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a volunteering event, which saw its employees prepare and distribute 400 food packs to sailors working at Dubai Creek. On November 18th and 19th, Dubai Chamber employees volunteered their time and took part in […]

Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed will return to the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai from December 10-13, hoping to become the first American to be crowned European Tour Number One at the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2020 season. The Ryder Cup star, who won the 2018 Masters Tournament, currently leads the Race […]

DaburCares initiative by Dabur International continues to protect disadvantaged communities with provision of hand sanitizers and care packs. In the latest phase of the programme, more than 5000 individuals and families in the UAE were providedDermoviva hand sanitizers, to keep themselves and their loved ones safe from the ongoing pandemic. This was accomplished through a […]

CarniStore: Meat dishes have always been relished in the UAE. And to celebrate the 49th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, CarniStore the local smokehouse and butchery will be offering a special bundle for AED 175. The package will include succulent lamb shoulder and is complemented with spiced rice along with a chimichurri sauce that […]

The main element that contributes to an increase in sales and customer loyalty is primarily based on improving the experience of your customers. Customers are smarter today than they have ever been. They expect the companies to be experts at communication with them. Chatbots are changing the way brands interact with their customers. What is […]

The International Property Show, in partnership with Invest in Dubai Real Estate, an initiative of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), continues to gain massive momentum during its 10-day event and is expected to take the real estate industry by storm until the 20th of November 2020. This ground-breaking virtual edition, in collaboration with Event10X, successfully […]

The Business Registration &Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with MyFatoorahto facilitate e-payments for Dubai Economy’s DED Trader Licence holder transactions. This is in response to the increasing demand among for e-payment options, and the awareness of traders to enhance their e-presence following the pandemic, as well as the continuous efforts of BRL […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority reviewed the effective methodology it adopted in dealing with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the cultural and creative sector in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, based on the efforts of all the relevant parties who worked in unison to develop the cultural scene and support the […]

His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received former Chelsea and Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba at the Council headquarters and presented him with the ‘Medal of First Line of Defence’ in appreciation of his support for the Council’s ‘Be Fit, Be Safe’ campaign. Drogba met HE Saeed Hareb in the presence […]

Al-Futtaim Toyota, and Emirati pop art designer and entrepreneur, Fatma Mohammed Obaid AlMullahave partnered to celebrate local art and culture through the creation of a special edition 2021 Land Cruiser. Inspiredinside and out by AlMulla’s unique style, the Land Cruiser art piece was exclusively showcased at this year’s Dubai Design Week in Dubai Design District […]

This UAE National Day Celebration, embark on a magical journey with Modesh and Dana live at Dubai’s #1 Show and journey through a world of whimsical wonders with two spectacular offers! From December 1st-5th you can get tickets starting at 70 aed for kids and 199 for adults for the Modesh package, you can now […]