Emirates Group Security (EGS) has received the prestigious Dubai Quality Gold Award (DQA), the city’s top accolade for excellence, cementing its position as a role model organisation that meets and exceeds world-class standards across its business areas, systems and practices. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime […]

Sheikh Dr Majid Al Qassimi and Emirati entrepreneur Ali Mansoor Al Ali have announced the official launch of a brand-new product sourced from Yemen, People’s Coffee, which targets the discerning consumer with a powerful message – to improve the quality of life of farmers and bring their stories to the world. Fuelled by an increase […]

Patrick Reed extended his advantage at the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai just three weeks before the season-ending DP World Tour Championship with a share of tenth position at the Masters Tournament. The former Masters champion, who finished second behind Francesco Molinari on the Race to Dubai Rankings in 2018, shot 68,68,71 […]

Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer. The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since the resumption of its operations back in May, has topped the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out of 5.0 among 230+ airlines evaluated worldwide. The score […]

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan an all-inclusive getaway to the Maldives during the UAE National Day holidays. Book now and unwind at some of the best hotels in the world. Enjoy stunning white sand beaches under blue skies, water sports, underwater exploration and world-class spas. The offers include all-inclusive holiday packages at hand-picked properties.  Travellers to Maldives will […]

StashAway, Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest growing digital wealth manager that offers its services to both retail and professional clients has launched in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This makes StashAway the first digital wealth manager to get an asset management license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) with retail endorsement. The platform is […]

Dubai Customs has announced its readiness to receive GCC nationals arriving at the Hatta border crossing, following the directives of the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to resume passenger movement through UAE’s land […]

Diwali in Dubai is a true community celebration of food, family and friendship with record-breaking fountains, light shows, superb shopping and much more on offer across the city. The festivities for Diwali are enticing visitors and residents to enjoy the perfect winter temperatures and explore the city’s most popular destinations, landmark venues and exciting attractions. […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, has successfully priced a US$1 billion Perpetual Non-Call 5.5yrs Additional Tier 1 Sukuk with a profit rate of 4.625 percent per annum. This transaction carries the lowest ever yield achieved by any bank globally on an AT1 Sukuk issue and is the only AT1 Sukuk from the GCC in 2020. Despite […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) won the Dubai Human Development Gold Award at the 26thBusiness Excellence Awards ceremony organized by the Dubai Economy. The award comes as recognition of DAFZA’s efforts within human resources initiatives and applying the best practices in the development of talent. The winners were announced during a ceremony held remotely in […]

As part of its commitment to implement the Innovation Attraction Programme (IAP) launched by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline & Group, Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium […]

The UAE in general and Dubai in particular has become the preferred destination for international clubs and teams to set up their training camps and compete in international tournaments here. Following the great success in hosting the Indian Premier League – the franchisee-based professional twenty-20 league – which saw 8 top teams comprising world cricket’s […]

Emirates airline and FlySafair today announced an interline agreement, opening up connections for customers to selected routes on FlySafair’s network in South Africa. Through the arrangement, Emirates and FlySafair plan to offer the ease of single-ticket travel and through tagging of baggage for travellers transferring from Emirates’ three gateways – Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban […]

HalaBadri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, visited the sixth edition of Dubai Design Week, which is being held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, in Dubai Design District. Taking place from 9 to 14 November, the event is considered the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) released its annual report titled ‘Real Estate Sector Performance 2020,’ on the side-lines of the International Property Show and Invest in Dubai Real Estate. Through this report, DLDprovides a comprehensive tool for customers in the sector, allowing them to familiarise themselves with the most important results achieved, affirming DLD’s efforts to […]

Diwali is a festival of new beginnings and lighting of sparkling diyas. But, more importantly the festive season is all about spending time with loved ones at home. The pandemic has stranded many Indians abroad, away from their families. To support the Indian government’s efforts to repatriate distressed Indians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), […]

Dubai Design District (d3) today hosted a talk titled ‘Emerging Cultural Infrastructure in the Gulf’ as part of the d3 Architecture Festival 2020, organised in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gulf Chapter. Moderated by Khawla Al Hashimi, Director of Project Development at the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the panel […]

A series of webinars took place prior to the first edition of Healthcare Future Summit, a specialized virtual conference that’s set to take place in December this year. The webinars tackle a few of the most pressing topics in the healthcare field, and are presented by some of the most prominent doctors in the region. […]

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Dubai Future Council on Energy, chaired its fifth meeting at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, headquarters. This Council is one of Dubai Future Councils that were launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE […]

Launched in July 2020, Zafi Hot Sauce is a new plant-based, gluten free hot sauce made from Scotch Bonnet peppers. Made in Dubai, this sauce is packed with mouthwatering heat and formulated from a family recipe that dates back over 70 years. Handcrafted from the freshest ingredients, a few drops of this sauce will turn […]

The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2020-21 financial year. Group revenue was AED 13.7 billion (US$ 3.7 billion) for the first six months of 2020-21, down 74% from AED 53.3 billion (US$ 14.5 billion) during the same period last year. This dramatic revenue decline was due to the COVID-19 pandemic which brought global […]

Master entertainment creators, Immersive Experiences (iEX), has launched an interactive, state-of-the-art children’s edutainment museum called woo-hoo!. The huge venue will officially open for families in the beginning of November and is located in Al Quoz, right opposite iEX’s popular Xstrike venue. Offering a seamless blend of education, discovery, development and play,children aged up to 12 […]

The Dubai Tram has lifted 31,720,472 riders from the launch date on 11th November, 2014 up to the end of September 2020. It connects 11 stations namely JBR 1, JBR 2, JLT, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina, Marina Towers, Mina Seyahi, Media City, Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village and Al Sufouh. Stretching 10.6 km, the tram […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in welcoming senior Israeli delegates from the Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturers Association of Israel, MAI, and the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute, IEICI, to […]

Asharq News, the latest Arabic-language broadcast media outlet to launch its operations, officially began telecasting today from its studios in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The opening of the major new regional broadcast channel further reinforces Dubai’s status as the Capital of Arab Media for 2020. The 24/7 Arabic news service is a collaboration […]

Time Out Market Dubai, the food and cultural market rooted in editorial curation, today reveals a selection of its acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs joining the first Market to launch in the Middle East. The brand-new Market will be located in Downtown’s Souk Al Bahar and is set to open to the public in the first […]

The Next Ride, one of the first Jewish-Israeli organised trip to Dubai, has brought more than 200 cycling enthusiasts from United States and Israel for a week-long expedition to Dubai. Billing itself as “one-of-a-kind” and “challenging expedition against the gorgeous backdrop of Dubai’s beautiful deserts and skyline and surrounding Emirates”, The Next Ride has also […]

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced details of its comprehensive 2021 Retail Calendar, with citywide events, activations and experiences set to fully support the emirate’s economic and tourist development goals. Created to attract both residents and visitors to the city’s impressive line-up of destinations, attractions and world-class malls, the calendar is packed with […]

As part of its responsibility towards the creative sector and its role as an enabler for it in the emirate, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has supported a group of creative entrepreneurs to participate in The Dubai Design Week Marketplace, a new initiative and a key component of Dubai Design Week 2020, being held from […]

Did you enjoy watching the ‘World’s Toughest Race’ with Bear Grylls on Amazon Prime, as competitors challenged their physical and emotional limits across 11 days in the most epic global adventure race ever attempted? Then our very own, miniature adoption of the format – the Garmin Quest 2020 in Hatta – should be right up […]

Dubai Economy has launched the latest version of its ‘EngageDXB’ smart application with the goal of accelerating digital adoption across business in the emirate and facilitating communication between the public and private sectors, particularly amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. Created by Dubai Economyas a platform for business associations, EngageDXBhas evolved into a […]

Dubai Economy honoured the 46 winners of the 2019 assessment cycle of the Business Excellence Awards at a virtual ceremony held today 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 ceremony was held online in view of the […]

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, has been recognised as the “Most Innovative Finance Solutions in Middle East 2020” by the prestigious global finance UK-based magazine Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Awards, for the second time in a row. With its strong presence in the global arena through its bespoke export credit, […]

The generation we are born in defines who we are. Be it Millennial, Generation X, or any other generation, they are likely to respond to advertising in a way that aligns with others from the same generation. With Generation Z which mainly comprises of individuals born between 1995 and 2015 now entering the workforce, they […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has invited local businesses registered with Dubai Economy to gain access to Zoho One, a unified cloud-based suite of over 45 applications, which connects diverse functions of a business for free for one year. This is part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between […]

The innovation mandate has expanded for Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre and FinTech hub in the Middle East, Africa and SouthAsia (MEASA) region. DIFC will set new standards for financial innovation in the region, building on its successful industry reputation for providing the region’s most enabling business environment, proven world […]

To coincide with the Dubai Fitness Challenge (30 October – 28 November), Ski Dubai will host a series of free-to-attend activities, which will make it fun and easy for everyone to complete their 30 minutes of physical activity. Having recently hosted a ‘snowga’ class to kickstart the 30-day challenge, HIIT and hiking will get a […]

Jebel Ali Port, DP World’s flagship port handled over 5 million metric tonnes of metal, steel and construction materials in 2019. At an average, the port has handled around 4.5 million TEU from 2010 to 2019, which equates to 1 billion metric tonnes until 2019. Over 50 Million metric tonnes of general cargo has been […]

A high-level business delegation led by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) visited Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters on Monday to discuss prospects for developing economic ties between Dubai and Israel. The delegation visit, part of a trade mission organised this week by Dubai Chamber, aims to familiarise Israeli businessmen with […]

The European Tour today announced a new tournament, the Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World, will be played in the penultimate week of the 2020 season, taking place on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates from Wednesday December 2 to Saturday December 5. It will form a December Dubai double-header, preceding the […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today announced the official opening of a representative office in Shenzhen, China, that is expected to usher in a new wave of business opportunities to Dubai. The office setup is in partnership with Yingtian Global – an […]

Dubai Economy will announce the winners of the 26th Business Excellence Awards on the 11th of November 2020 at a ceremony held 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 ceremony will be the first of its kind […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will be hosting a virtual event on 17 November. The event, “DFSA Cyber Risk Forum – Remaining resilient in the era of transformation and disruption“, will raise awareness about cyber risks and promote cybersecurity maturity amongst companies operating in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This is the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is investing over AED 100 million into the landscaping andfurther enhancementsof Riviera’s phases 1 and 2, to developlifestyle-enhancing communal spaces. This announcement comes in light of Azizi Developments’ drive tofurther advanceits customer experience through an array of proactive residential beautification schemesand the development of a balanced, […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests from across the UAE and beyond to come and experience the very best of India over this year’s Diwali celebrations. The Indian Festival of Lights is one of the most popular and highly anticipated celebrations of […]

Robert MacIntyre ensured he will be making a second trip to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship next month after sealing his place in the European Tour’s finale with victory at the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown. A birdie-birdie finish on the final day saw the Scott post a seven under par 64 which […]

In response to the ‘Designing the Next 50’ project launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority held a webinar lately under the title ‘The future of the cultural and creative sector in the next 50 years’ hosted by […]

With the current pandemic, many companies have given up their offices, opting to work from home. Bull&Roo is working with some of Dubai’s creative agencies, offering a new, limited, exclusive membership program for all those looking for alternative workspaces to help home feel more like home after a long hard day at the office. Bull&Roo […]

Kart Group to unveil an unparalleled art installation that celebrates HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s journey of leadership and supports future designers “The Leader” will be revealed during the fifth annual Dubai Design Week, which, this year, allows designers to redefine and reimagine the world and engage with creative communities to produce contextually […]

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, DIDI, has announced three winners for iForDesign, an international competition supported by Dubai Design District and in5 Design that attracted more than 250 people to create a chair inspired by the culture, future or sustainability. Raya El Houwayek, Elias Bshara and Tallaat Haddad were announced as winners in […]

The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, revealed that the Lost & Found Unit at its Call Centre, Customers Happiness Dep’t received 31,073 reports of items lost in Dubai Taxis during the period from January to September 2020. The resolution rate of these reports within the specified time was as high as 99.9%. “RTA considers customers […]

The UAE eCommerce sector is expected to see continued growth as more UAE consumers demand online payment options and merchants increasingly recognize the need for an online presence during the coronavirus pandemic, reveals ‘The United Arab Emirates (UAE) eCommerce Landscape 2020’, a joint study by Dubai Economy and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments. […]

noon.com, the region’s leading digital marketplace, is proud to announce the launch of its driverless vehicles initiative, autoNOONomous. The vehicles are now operating in Downtown Dubai, illustrating noon’s commitment to driving tech innovation across the region. Overview Autonoonomous vehicles are now live in Downtown Dubai. The two vehicles will drive along two routes – one […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry,recorded a 236 percent year-over-year surge in membership during the first half of 2020, as accelerated digital transformation led many startups in Dubai and abroad to capitalise on emerging opportunities and bring new solutions to the emirate. Dubai Startup Hub membership reached 1,568 in […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that the first virtual edition of the International Property Show (IPS), in partnership with Invest in Dubai Real Estate (IIDRE), is set to welcome a diverse international audience and bring the global real estate community together, through the IIDRE programme,from 11 – 20 November 2020. As one of the highlights […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the allocation of AED 10 million for the purchase of titles in Arabic and foreign languages, which have been brought in by the 1,024 publishers who are participating at the ongoing 39th Sharjah International Book […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Training & Development Centre, STDC, organized a four-day training course aimed at developing the skills of its employees on the requirements and the internal audit of the Business Continuity Management System ISO 22301: 2019. This comes as part of the SCCI’s commitment to […]

Smart Dubai has announced its plans to participate in the 40th GITEX Technology Week, taking place on December 6-10, 2020, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it intends to showcase the latest developments in terms of city-wide smart transformation and the positive impact digitization is making on people’s lives. Furthermore, Smart Dubai will be […]

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has announced the arrival of all the 50 new Dubai Metro trains. 15 of these trains, he said, are designated for serving Expo 2020, and the remaining 35 trains are meant to improve the level of […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)and Kart Group have announced a cooperation to support ‘Future Designer’, a public art initiative that aims to contribute to the development of the city’s creative landscape and support its art and design community. The collaboration is aligned with Dubai Culture’s role as an enabler of the emirate’s cultural […]

Air France KLM Group has formally inaugurated its new regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Freezone. The ceremony was held under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al Zarooni, Director […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that Ripple,  the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, has established its regional headquarters in the Centre. Ripple has chosen DIFC for its innovative regulations, expansive network and reputation as a leading global financial […]

World number nine Minjee Lee secured her second Ladies European Tour victory with a dramatic play-off victory at the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic. The Australian posted a three-under 69 under the floodlights at Emirates Golf Club to finish on 10 under alongside Celine Boutier. The French national led for most of the day until a late […]

Morocco’s Mohammed Mira and Jessica Towl of United Kingdom have bagged the top honours in the Elite category of the 11th Ice Warrior Challenge, which was held on Friday morning at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates. Organised by Dubai Sports Council in partnership with Ski Dubai, the Ice Warrior Challenge saw a spirited turnout, with […]

Al Futtaim’s Group Real estate fully integrated destination, Dubai Festival City hosted the recently held Dragon Boat Challenge. The event saw over 500 registered participants in 64 teams competing under strict health and safety regulations for the winning trophy across five categories; 1000m Open, 1000m Women, 1000m Mixed, 300m Community Cup and 300m Corporate Cup. […]

Emirates’ iconic flagship A380 landed at Queen Alia International (AMM) yesterday afternoon as the airline resumed the operations of its popular aircraft to Amman. Customers can fly the Emirates A380 between Dubai and Amman three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays as part of the airline’s newly introduced expanded schedule of 10 weekly flights. The expanded schedule also includes flights EK 905 and EK 906. Emirates […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today announced the Sheikh Zayed Road will turn into a track for the city’s newest cycling event, Dubai Ride, on 20th November, 2020. The non-competitive, free-to-enter, community event, held as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge […]

The second and final day of Expo 2020 Dubai’s third pre-Expo thematic week brought together numerous members of the Expo family. They came together to share action-oriented solutions already making a positive impact in cities and communities across the globe, as well as innovative ideas and visions for a future where there is opportunity for […]

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Cultureaffirmed itscontinuousreinforcing of creativity and innovators in the emirate to enhance Dubai’s position as a global centre for art and culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent by supporting […]

We are all well aware that employees are the greatest asset of any company. A company can make progress, innovate, compete, and succeed provided it has a strong and talented workforce. Post-COVID, we all have had to reinvent ourselves in the way we work and in the way we live. Similarly, organizations must focus on […]

Dubai-based dnata Travel Group brands have won eight accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Middle East. Representing the travel division of dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, awards earned by the dnata Travel Group for 2020 included: Middle East’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider 2020 (Yalago), Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA […]

It has been a challenging year, but it has also been a year where we have seen many discover themselves and find their inner light. One thing that we need to celebrate this Diwali, it is this journey of self-discovery and inspiration. Swarovski celebrates this spirit with #CelebrateTheSparkle. To mark the occasion, Swarovski has curated […]

Time Out Market, the world’s first food and cultural Market rooted in editorial curation continues to expand with the opening of its seventh location in Q1 2021, Time Out Market Dubai, as part of a management agreement with Emaar Malls. Time Out Market portfolio spans iconic destinations, including its flagship in Lisbon (2014) followed by […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, organised and hosted a series of webinars to connect with potential investors and partners from the UK and explore opportunities in the strategic sectors of food and agribusiness, technology, healthcare, and logistics. In step with Dubai FDI’s engagement strategy for 2020, the four-webinar […]

If you love Bollywood and haven’t heard of ShiamakDavar, you’re in for a treat. ShiamakDavar is known for his contribution to Bollywood movies, with beautifully synchronized routines to mesmerise the viewer. His introduction of Jazz and contemporary styles to Bollywood music has allowed him to make his mark in the industry, with movies like DilTohPaagal […]

DP World, UAE Region’s Mina Rashid has won the award for the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port for the 13th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. Considered as a noteworthy accolade in the travel industry, the award included nominations of cruise ports from around the world. Over the years, Mina Rashid has […]

There is huge potential for the UAE and Vietnam to expand ties in renewable energy, trade, investment, logistics, maritime transportation, medical tourism and aviation, according to government officials and trade experts who spoke at the first Global Partnership Series event. The virtual forum, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the […]

Ellington Art Foundation, an initiative by Dubai’s leading design-led property developer Ellington Properties, has extended the deadline to submit nominations for ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ competition until November 21, 2020. Launched last month to nurture aspiring and emerging talent in the UAE, ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ competition has already received significant interest […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, joined the national celebrations to mark UAE Flag Day 2020, by proudly raising the Emirati flag high above the park. The senior leadership team at Global Villageaccompanied by a number of employees raised the flag together at 11AM this […]

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today observed the traditional flag-raising ceremony in honour of UAE Flag Day across its sites at Al Taweelah and Jebel Ali today. Responding to the call of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has said the Council will continue working on the development of the sports sector in Dubai and on strengthening UAE’s position as one of the world’s premier destination for hosting top international sports event by launching new initiates that translate […]

The brand that truly redefined the way jewellery is experienced in India is now in the UAE. Tanishq, India’s most-loved jewellery brand from the TATA Group has opened its first international store in Dubai, bringing to the region the superior craftsmanship, exclusive designs and superlative product quality that helped cement its position as India’s most […]

With Instagram turning 10 in 2020 and having 1 billion active users every month, it is safe to say that this social networking app has grown exponentially from being a photo-posting app to providing a platform for many users to create a source of income and sales channel for their business. Having a large Instagram […]

EZDubai, Dubai South’s dedicated E-Commerce zone has launched a full fleet of new operational services aimed at improving the ease and efficiency of their last mile delivery from the Freezone to the end customer. The first new solution launched by EZDubai is EZPass – a one of a kind solution that reduces the processes and […]

Dubai Economyrecently organized a workshop on the healthcare industry highlighting the unique opportunity available for the public and private sector to collaborate and co-shape a smart and sustainable healthcare sector in Dubai, particularly following the global COVID-19 outbreak. Part of the  Future Economy Lab series of hacks (workshops) launched by Dubai Economy as a strategic […]

Consumers in the UAE can experience a wide range of amazing new Emirates themes that are now free to download from the HUAWEI Themes. Available on all HUAWEI and HONOR devices, travel enthusiasts can explore a variety of exciting themes inspired by 90 of the most popular global destinations. The new themes are part of […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the Scale-Up Dubai programme, an extension of Market Access, which provides in-depth knowledge, guidance and tailored support to fast-growing start-ups, or scale-ups, as they look to take their businesses to the next level and expand beyond borders. […]

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Attracting &Retaining Talent in the #newnormal’ on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar will be presented by Headhunting & Recruitment Consultants, Line Hjorth, and Christina Hansson, and moderated by Sharad Agarwal, Founder of ONLY webinars. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, Line […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, HIPA, has announced the categories for its tenth season of competition, which will be themed, “Humanity”. The competition’s tenth edition will once again contain four main categories with “Humanity” serving as the main theme, along with both “General” (Colour/Black & White) category and “Portfolio” […]

Dubai’s celebrations for Diwali, the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’, will spark citywide festivities for residents and visitors of all nationalities to enjoy with spectacular shows, amazing gold and jewellery promotions, diverse retail offers, and much more. A major highlight on Dubai’s annual calendar of events, each Diwali, the city’s diverse neighbourhoods, shopping malls and landmarks […]

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of Dubai Council, and staged in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai Design Week 2020 will mark the first major cultural event in the region since the pandemic. The […]

DAMAC Properties has announced that the structure of Tower B in its Sheikh Zayed Road AYKON City Project is complete. The completion of the structure is a key milestone for the project and comes on the heels of the awarding of a main works contract last month, worth AED 181,000,000, to begin construction of Zada […]

The Business Registration &Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with talabat to display and sell food items of Emirati DED Trader license holders on the talabat platform, enabling them to reach a larger number of consumers online. “The agreement with talabat is in line with the continuous efforts to support Dubai’s economic sectors […]

Dubai Miracle Garden, the largest natural flower garden in the world, returns for its ninth season on Sunday, 1 November, promising visitors a truly memorable experience with its magnificent display of intricately designed blooms. The park is set to reopen under stringent health and safety protocols designed to ensure visitors can continue to enjoy a fun-filled […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said the UAE is committed to implementing innovative projects that optimise use of resources and solve critical challenges as part of the country’s strategy to ensure environmental sustainability. A key element in the UAE’s development model, environmental sustainability is […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that Dubai implements projects as part of an ambitious development strategy that places the interests of citizens and the comfort and happiness of residents and visitors at the top of its priorities. This is evident […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, broke a new Guinness World Records™ title for the Most videos in a music medley video during last night’s Global Gig, the biggest virtual rock concert in history – and aims to break 24 more to honour the Silver […]

Dubai Customs has been named the ‘Best PMO in the World 2020’at the PMO Global Awards organised by the PMO Global Alliance, the leading global community of project management professionals. The award recognises the consistent international standards and exceptional project management practices maintained by Dubai Customs. The PMO Global Awards is the world’s largest professional […]

Dubai has maintained its position as a leading global destination for leisure and cultural experiences, with a growing list of iconic attractions that have made it to the book of Guinness World Records. Dubai offers a unique experience to visitors of all ages, from skyscrapers to man-made islands, theme parks, to open air music and […]

Covid 19 has worked as a catalyst for accelerating initiatives and ideas that were still in the wings and may have not have happened so soon if it was not for the pandemic. The future of social media may not look anything like what we have witnessed till now. Here is the forecast for social […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED2 billion in total during the week ending 28 October 2020. The sum of transactions was 1,063. 37 plots were sold for AED 138.95 million, 658 apartments and villas were sold for AED 1.2 billion. The top three transactions were a land in Palm Jumeirah sold for […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, awarded a major value engineering contract to Salama Structural Engineers, a leading innovator and worldwide professional engineering consulting firm that offers a wide spectrum of progressive engineering solutions. The contract entails value engineering studies for upcoming projects across Dubai, constituting a set of tasks and deliverables, […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has partnered with SHIELDme, a leading producer and supplier of sanitisation products and services around the world. The partnership ensures guests to the park can focus on enjoying outdoor cultural experiences in a thoroughly sanitised environment. Global Village teams […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global financial centre and the leading financial hubin the Middle East, Africa and South Asia(MEASA) region, co-hosted the virtual launch of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) October2020 Regional Economic Outlook (REO) report for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP). The report shows that countries in the […]

DP World on Wednesday announced its partnership with Dubai Fitness Challenge, DFC, 2020, which will see the two work collaboratively to ensure this year’s edition is the most open and inclusive to date – enabling people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities and gender to participate in activities that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. At the […]

The AquaFun Waterpark in JBR will be buzzing with activity this Saturday as 150 competitors take part in a brand new family event, the Aqua Challenge, which is the first event of its kind in the Middle East. Being organised by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with “9714sports”, and sponsored by Pocari Sweat, the Aqua […]

World-class female golfers have begun to arrive in Dubai ready for what is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown at the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic. Taking place at Emirates GolfClubfrom Wednesday (4thNovember), golf fans tuning in online, TV and via social media will have the chance to see defending champion Nuria Iturrioz,Maha Haddioui […]

With the Dubai Fitness Challenge just around the corner, the Emirates Group will be kicking off activities to deliver the benefits of virtual fitness to employees. Across the Group, numerous virtual fitness and wellness sessions will be run during the 30-day citywide initiative to make Dubai the most active city in the world. Customised virtual workouts, running free of charge, […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority revealed the winners of the short film industry competition that was launched inJuly under the title ‘Dubai Creativity for Short Film Industry’to support promising young talents as well as motivatethem to create short moviesand employ visual and audio media in storytelling and self-expression. A jury comprising the most prominent experts […]

Get Wet ‘n’ Wild the 1st Thursday of every month with BARE DXB, Dubai’s home-grown fitness hub Following the success of its first Sweaty Selfie night, BARE DXB have launched its monthly event in partnership with FreakingHealthy, Dubai’s leading healthy treat brand and Masafi Water. Prepare to torch those calories ready for the weekend as BARE […]

Dubai Design District (d3) is extending support to Lebanese design businesses affected by the Beirut blast with a new initiative enabling startups, entrepreneurs, boutique studios and large-scale companies to restart operations and regain a local and regional footprint. As part of an ongoing commitment to create meaningful change and strengthen the regional design industry, d3, […]

Theatre artist and former VJ Anu Menon, best known as Lola Kutty is all set to charm the Dubai audience with her live performance this Friday, October 30th from 9:30 pm onwards at Joker Street night Club, Orchid Vue Hotel, Bur Dubai. One of the most popular female comedians on the Indian stand-up scene, Anu Menon delivers […]

Dubai’s business events sector continues to lay the groundwork for a sustainable post-Covid recovery, with the city marking a number of major bid wins as meetings professionals around the world look to get their plans back on track. Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has worked with stakeholders across Dubai to add […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics today announced the results of a comprehensive business evaluation conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) and based on the GCC region’s first-of-its-kind Consumer-Friendly Standards assessment. Launched last year by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy, a series of new standards were introduced as an integrated […]

Food Crowd, the UAE’s all-new e-grocery platform, is offering a spooktacular treat with their limited edition Food Crowd Halloween box at AED 145. The box contains a 3 – 5 kilogram pumpkin for you to carve and create your Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern. You and your whole family will also love the spooky hats (a witch hat, […]

The Emirates Group has been honoured at the GCC GOV HR Awards 2020 as this year’s winner of the ‘Best Nationalization Initiative in the Private Sector’ award. The awards were presented in conjunction with the eighth annual GOV HR Summit and highlighted the outstanding contributions and achievements of public and private organisations as well as individuals […]

Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the Nasdaq Dubai Growth Market, a new market under the umbrella of Nasdaq Dubai. The landmark initiative aims to help young businesses and small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) achieve the next phase of their expansion by raising capital through […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the sixth edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. This comes as part of DLD’s keenness to provide all parties in the real estate market with the latest data that monitor market performance. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month […]

Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has commissioned Dubai-based artist Neel Shukla to create a bespoke masterpiece for its award-winning residential development, DT1 in Downtown Dubai. Gracing the reception lobby of DT1, the distinctive sculpture named ‘The Levitate,’ represents global cultures and a celebration of Dubai’s local culture that has become part of the […]

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The popular Flow Talks Series by Dubai’s favourite homegrown healthy-eating hub is set to bring on board a range of experts for a mini-series of digital discussions to create awareness around the importance of a fit and healthy lifestyle to coincide with this year’sDubai Fitness Challenge, the month-long city-wide fitness drive that aims to transform […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, hosted excited guests on day one of Season 25 as the Silver Jubilee anniversary started spectacularly. The stage is now set for an unforgettable 25th season at Global Village, with anticipation increasing from those yet to visit and experience […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority launched the 11thedition of Live Our Heritage Festival at Global Village, which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee. This edition of the festival will be held under the theme ‘Genius of Emirati Traditional Crafts’ from 25 October 2020 to 18April 2021 and will present visitors with rich and varied heritage events […]

The world’s most popular singalong, with London based music group MASSAOKE will make its Middle East debut in Dubai next month with three shows taking place 26 – 27 November 2020. Brought to the Middle East for the very first time by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai World Trade Centre, tickets for ‘SING THE MUSICALS’ […]

Launched exclusively to celebrate Word Vegan Day on 1st November, Ferns N Petals, the UAE’s leading gifting e-commerce portal, has introduced its vegan collection which includes a vegan makeover of all the classic desserts. Included in the collection are Black Forest, White Forest, Lotus Biscoff, Classic Chocolate and Chocolate Rainbow cake. Black Forest Cake The classic […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the jewellery industry in association with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), announces the 4th jewellery season for this year’s Diwali in Dubai– City of Gold Diwali Fortune. With over 100 jewellery outlets across the city coming together to celebrate the auspicious occasion, jewellery shoppers […]

At a time when many residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are preparing to head abroad for the first time in months, VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has launched a travel insurance that will provide COVID-19health-related coverage. Available through VFS Global’s online/offline […]

World-renowned content creator, Peter Finch, has formed a unique partnership with the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic ahead of the iconic floodlit tournament, which returns to Dubai on4th– 6th November. The partnership will see Finch create a series of exciting content to promote the tournament, venue, players and sponsors of the event to his ever growing […]

Downtown Dubai will see an incredible gathering of local musical talent on 3rd November 2020 to support Lebanon. DXB4BEY, a one day music festival, will be live streamed from Dubai Opera on more than 50 Facebook pages including MTV Lebanon and Virgin Megastores and popular media outlets such as Lovin’ Dubai, What’s On and will […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, and sports brand ASICS have joined the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) to offer free, guided sightseeing runs across the city from 30 October to 28 November 2020. The runs offer a unique experience for all fitness levels and abilities, welcoming participants for an on-foot perspective of iconic sights […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has issued a decree on the administrative controls for the appointment and assessment of administrators and supervisors in clubs and sports companies in Dubai. Decree No. 5 of 2020 seeks to improve and enhance the work of sports supervisors and […]

Evolvin’ Women, a social enterprise dedicated to the advancement of women in developing areas, has virtually signed an MoU with the Centre for Accelerated Women’s Economic Empowerment (CAWEE), for the skills development of women in Ethiopia. The one-year agreement, facilitated and supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office in Ethiopia, will see […]

DP World Limited handled 18.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in 3Q2020, with gross container volumes increasing by3.1% year-on-year on a reported basis and up1.9% on a like-for-like basis. On a nine-month basis, DP World handled 52.2 million TEU, decreasing2.5% on a reported basis and down 2.0% on […]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation today announced that Thursday, 29th October, 2020, will be a paid holiday for all workers in private sector companies, establishments and facilities in the country on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The announcement was made in a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister […]

Content marketing is used by many businesses as a means to promote products and services, building a brand image, and reaching out to a new audience. Content marketing can be very effective when the focus is on creating original content that appeals to the target audience. AIDA can help grab the attention of the people […]

Dubai Design Week announced today the inaugural MENA Grad Show, a new addition to its Global Grad Show initiative, a year-round programme for university graduates and professors working on solutions for a better future. The event is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the […]

Teams from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy, alongside Dubai Municipality, fined three more sports establishments and ordered one to shut down for their failure to adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures and safety guidelines. The establishments were fined for their failure to maintain the mandatory safe distance at the premises as well as non-compliance with […]

Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched an AED500 million economic stimulus package to support various […]

Huda Al Hashemi, Head of UAE Government Strategy and Innovation, affirmed that strengthening international partnerships in spreading and consolidating the culture and practices of government innovation is a fundamental pillar of the UAE government’s directions by sharing its distinguished model and best practices it has developed in the areas of harnessing future ideas and modern […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, attractions and entertainment, is re-opening its doors to guests from across the UAE and beyond as the Season 25 celebrations officially begin today. Preparations ahead of the Silver Jubilee anniversary have gone as planned, to ensure an unmatchable experience for the […]

Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education has emphasised that there is an unprecedented change which requires radical and proactive solutions, and great work in the education sector to keep pace with the changes, so that the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, States remain within a circle of global competitiveness. Al Hammadi made the remarks […]

As part of Emirates’ commitment to continuous innovation and an unmatched customer experience, the airline has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai. The integrated biometric path will give passengers a seamless travel journey from specific check-in […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, will hold a group of virtual sessions and panel discussions during the 5th Dubai Solar Show, DSS, which is held in conjunction with the 22nd Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, WETEX. DEWA is organising the WETEX and DSS 2020 on a virtual platform under the directives of His […]

Etisalat today announced the availability of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 in the UAE, introducing a powerful 5G experience, from 23rd October. The devices will be available at Etisalat retail stores across the UAE. Purchases of the new iPhone devices could also be made via the website www.etisalat.ae or My UAE Etisalat app. […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 4 billion in total during the week ending 22 October 2020. The sum of transactions was 1,369. 67 plots were sold for AED 266.5 million, 825 apartments and villas were sold for AED 1.33 billion. The top three transactions were a land in Al Thanayah Fourth […]

Taking place under the slogan “We are all Responsible”, the 2020 Mai Dubai City Half Marathon is set to enter record books on Friday morning as the first mass-running event to be staged in Dubai and the UAE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being organised under the auspices of Dubai Sports Council and […]

Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air cargo carrier is taking a global leadership position by announcing that it will be re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority welcomed visitors to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood following a temporary suspension due to the circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Authority seeks to restore cultural emphasis while adhering to preventive measures to ensure a strong start for the sector following the gradual return of the tourism sector in […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the release of their new signature song. The bilingual track was created through a unique collaboration between local and international talents and is an anthem to the values embraced by Global Village, and will be played as […]

Emirates will be providing more options and choice for its customers in Jordan with the introduction of scheduled Airbus A380 services to Amman as part of its expanded schedule of 10 weekly services. The expanded flight schedule between Dubai and Amman demonstrates the airline’s commitment to safely connect customers to and through Dubai to the […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, announces that it has successfully priced a USD 150 million bond issuance. The bond priced with a coupon of 7.5% will be the first high yield issuance in MENA since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. […]

Fear seekers prepare! MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’snotoriousHalloween Fright Nights is back with its third and spookiest edition yet, and promises three weeks of terrifying experiences that will thrill the mind and chill the spine. Running from Thursday 22nd October until Saturday 14th November 2020, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park will transform in to a place right […]

The second and final day of Expo 2020 Dubai’s second thematic week brought together numerous members of the Expo family and concluded with a rallying call to action to better manage climate change and protect biodiversity. Delivered in collaboration with Expo’s Premier Global Trade Partner DP World, it explored solutions for growing food in the […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama is set to celebrate Halloween and the beginning of Fall with Dubai’s largest Pumpkin Patch. Measuring up to an astounding 1,000 square feet, the Pumpkin Patch will take over the Town Square Dubai Main Park, which serves as the hub of the community, and be open daily from 25th October […]

Pioneering an unprecedented unique dining experience, paired with a dramatically orchestrated show, Billionaire Dubai will ensure an electrifying masterpiece of entertainment when it opens in Dubai later this month. Founded in Porto Cervo, Italy in 1998 by F1 legend Flavio Briatore, Billionaire has firmly established itself in the upper echelons of the world’s elite entertainment. […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed the first batch of Emirati students from the Young Economist Programme, an initiative by the Federal Youth Authority. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority(DFSA)will be hosting a virtual event on the 10thand 11th of November. The event, “RegTech Live: Driving Compliance through Innovation”, will be held in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA). The event, the second of its kind for this year, builds on the topics discussed in June and […]

Emirates has earned top spot at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020, sweeping four awards including the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award for the seventh consecutive year. The airline also took home ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, ‘Airline with Best Cabin Crew’ and ‘Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East’. The wins underscore […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, was joined today by leading industry voices from around the world in an engaging and energetic discussion on ongoing challenges and learnings around health and safety in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The insightful leisure industry-focused webinar pointed the […]

As key players in Dubai’s travel and hospitality sectors accelerate efforts to revitalise the tourism industry, several top attractions have opened their doors again to provide diverse experiences to UAE residents and tourists, further enhancing the city’s position as a year-round must-visit destination. Iconic family entertainment destinations and attractions have reopened under stringent health and […]

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), at Dubai Land Department (DLD), has implemented inspection campaigns aimed at auditing advertising permits and ensuring that various parties adhere to the circulars and laws enforced in the emirate. During the aforementioned campaigns, RERA fined 10 real estate companies and warned 30 others for not adhering to the advertising […]

Newly re-opened Nikki Beach Dubai welcomes you to experience its one-of-a-kind soiree, Dinner in the Sand, happening once to twice a month starting from Thursday 22nd of 2020. Feel the balmy ocean breeze on your skin and sink your toes in the warm sand, as you enjoy an exquisite dinner with your family and friends at […]

For the first time, trick or treating is receiving a very Dubai makeover – with Sonara Camp taking the traditional Halloween custom into the desert, on camels! On October 30th and 31st, kids will be taken on a thrilling camelback adventure into the desert where they will be met by ghosts and ghouls, who will […]

Dubi Cars International, the UAE’s fastest growing online car marketplace, is transforming the used car export market. In line with Dubai’s Smart Vision 2021, Dubi Cars is offering UAE car dealerships and private sellers innovative and trustworthy digital technologies to meet high export demands and accelerate business growth in the African and international markets. The […]

Bebeto, one of Brazil’s biggest football stars and 1994 World Cup winner, visited Dubai Sports Council to explore avenues of mutual cooperation and investment in the Emirate’s sports sector. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, welcomed Bebeto in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, at Dubai South announced a sharp growth in business and private jets movements since July 2020 at its VIP terminal despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements during Q3 2020 recorded double-digit growth which amounted to 93% compared with the same period in 2019. Following a decline in […]

Emirates and Airlink have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates’ reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders for travellers. Emirates’ agreement with Airlink will provide its customers enhanced connectivity via its gateways Johannesburg and Cape Town to more than 25 domestic destinations in South Africa and more than 20 regional destinations in […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has further expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and entered the Indonesian aviation market by partnering with PT UNEX Rajawali Indonesia (UNEX). Based at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Jakarta, UNEX is a leading ground handling and cargo warehouse company. The strategic partnership will see dnata and […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama is set to celebrate Halloween and the beginning of Fall with Dubai’s largest Pumpkin Patch. Measuring up to an astounding 1,000 square feet, the Pumpkin Patch will take over the Town Square Dubai Main Park, which serves as the hub of the community, and be open daily from 25th October to […]

The way to succeed in today’s competitive market is by reaching your prospective customers quickly. The majority of the buyers are looking for products online. This presents a huge opportunity for SMEs’ to focus their marketing efforts towards investing in a wide range of digital methods that they can adapt to suit their objective, budget, […]

DP World, the Dubai-based global provider of smart logistics solutions, today announced the overall completion of 70% of the AED140m road and infrastructure works within Phase I of the residential and commercial development at Dubai Maritime City. The completion is expected in the first quarter of 2021. It will provide DMC with an efficient and […]

Digitalisation, using artificial intelligence, administrative efficiency, and systematic risk analysis are among the key ingredients to ensuring an efficient payment processes across the supply chain – according to industry experts speaking at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Titled ‘Robust Mechanisms and Processes for making Prompt Payments to Suppliers and […]

There is the potential for an USD 18 trillion (AED 66 trillion) boost to trade according to DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2020 report released today. The application of technology to trade, the growth of cross-border services, innovation in trade policy, and trade-related infrastructure development can act as the catalysts to boost trade. DMCC’s flagship thought leadership […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, one of the most rapidly evolving public transport systems in the world, has implemented a brand-new audio strategy across its network created by international creative music agency, MassiveMusic. The work also recently won Silver at the Transform Awards MEA for ‘Best use of audio brand.’ The journeys that […]

ENOC Group has announced it recently opened a new marine station in Umm Suqeim, and will open a second station at Dubai Harbour, an integrated lifestyle development set by the Arabian Gulf, in November, marking ENOC’s sixth marine station in the UAE. Speaking on the occasion, Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said, […]

Safe Dynamics has announced the opening of its international headquarters in Dubai. The new location will serve as a hub to expand the company’s future operations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The company is planning to capitalize on the Dubai Expo 2020 and UAE Smart City Summit as a way to […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre will be buzzing with activity this Friday as more than 400 runners from over 40 countries take part in the 2020 Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, the first mass-running event to be staged in Dubai and the UAE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being organised under the auspices […]

Golfing superstars are not usually associated with acts of courage and determination but this year’s OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic will feature a line-up of golfers who have played an extraordinary role in terms of setting a sporting example, particularly when it comes to female empowerment. In what has been a difficult and uncertain year for […]

According to studies, the average age of diagnosis is ten years younger in the UAE than anywhere else in the world, rendering early testing and treatment crucial.  For this year’s Pink October, Dubai based business setup advisory firm, Creative Zone, Al Jalila Foundation and the Dubai Business Women Council teamed up to raise the importance […]

UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has added the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) CSR Label Award for H1 2020, to its growing list of accolades, for the sixth year in succession. TIME Hotels was recognised for initiatives such as its ‘Sanitised& Ready’ campaign, which includes a range of new intensified cleaning measures […]

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, the 6th edition of the annual Dubai International Nutrition Congress, DINC, will take place from October 22-24, 2020. The three-day event will be held under the theme “Your immunity […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, HIPA, has announced it concluded the September edition of the Instagram Photo Contest themed ‘Your Office’. Five winners were announced for the competition, which received submissions under the hashtag #HIPAContest_YourOffice. The contest winners hailed from Indonesia and the Philippines. HIPA Secretary-General Ali bin Thalith […]

The Dubai Financial Market, DFM, today introduced equity futures trading, as part of its new Futures Trading Platform, amid unprecedented participation from the brokerage community. This step provides further impetus to DFM’s strategy to diversify product offerings and attract more investments. The DFM has developed a robust regulatory framework, in line with international best practices, […]

A line-up of experts, change-makers and industry leaders will join forces with Expo 2020 Dubai for Expo’s Climate and Biodiversity Week, taking audiences on a virtual journey towards urgent, decisive action on climate change and preserving biodiversity. Expo 2020 Dubai, which opens on 1st October 2021, aims to provide a global forum for discussion, collaboration […]

Each time Google updates its algorithm, it is moving a step forward in making the search experience easy and more relevant to the users. It is imperative to stay up-to-date with the latest features and updates by Google. As a part of the Search On 2020 event, Google made several announcements related to its search […]

Dubai Economy brought together major stakeholders in the cashless economy ecosystem at its latest Future Economy Lab hack (workshop) as part of its efforts to address the COVID-19 challenge and design the best approaches to optimising the opportunities presented by the new normal in the post-pandemic phase. Globally, COVID-19 has been a key accelerator of […]

Field inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy continued their visits to a number of open markets and shopping centres across the emirate yesterday to make sure that commercial establishments commit to the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Remarkably, all 454 businesses inspected yesterday across open markets and shopping centres […]

Emirates is rolling out a redesigned onboard experience. The celebrated A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa have resumed operations with the introduction of additional health and safety measures. The airline has also enhanced its offering, introducing a nutrient-rich welcome drink for the winter season. The A380 Onboard Lounge, which serves First and Business Class customers, […]

waslproperties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of ‘wasl nadtower’, a new projectfacing Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road,thatis part of the 11million sq. ft.NadAl HammarGardensmaster development. The vision behind ‘wasl nadtower’ is to offer an exemplary variety of apartments at the centre of a growing and […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama opened its doors to its latest residential concept, UNA Apartments, which merges the best of contemporary design and modern practicality all under one roof. Town Square Dubai marked the occasion with a handover ceremony with its partners, Engineering Contracting Company LLC, with Mr. Fred Durie, Chief Executive Officer of Nshama […]

This October, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has announced an exciting array of offers in honor of breast cancer awareness month. With more than 200 shops and restaurants available at the Centre, guests can shop, dine and play at DIFC to help increase awareness surrounding breast cancer.   Here are the retailers and culinary outlets participating, visitors can think pink this PINKtober. Vibe DIFC Offer: Enjoy […]

Landmark Group brands partnered with Dubai Cares, in support of the UAE-based global philanthropic organization’s nationwide fundraising campaign –‘Education Uninterrupted’. This initiative was launched to tackle the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the education of children and youth in the UAE. “Education Uninterrupted” initiative was launched earlier this year jointly by Dubai Cares and the […]

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate and Dubai Municipality today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to install the new Makani unique numbering system at Dubai Festival City, the first in the region. The system is an extension of the current Makani geographic addressing system, with the new system expanded to include all types of in-building units: residential, […]

Emirates SkyCargo worked swiftly to restore its international cargo connectivity during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic; growing its network from just around 35 destinations on its freighter aircraft at the end of March to more than 130 destinations by early October on its freighter as well as passenger aircraft. Currently, around 500 tonnes of food items […]

Shuaa Capital has approved the issuance of non-convertible bonds valued at US$150 million in one or more tranches in a private placement. These bonds will be listed on a market outside the UAE, the company said in an announcement on the website of the Dubai Financial Market where its shares are listed. During the company’s […]

Welcome to The Guild, 15,000 sqft of an elegantly electric dining destination in the ICD Brookfield Place, opening this 2021. With a long-standing love affair of contemporary dining, having worked in some of the world’s top restaurants such as Vue de Monde in Melbourne, Tom Arnel, Managing Director of Bull&Roo brings his experience to life, […]

In-person events are a great way to network, make contacts, and distribute content. As businesses and governments look to tackle the impact of the pandemic, digital alternative for events has been the go-to option to manage the fallout from event cancellations. A virtual event is an online event that often features webinars and webcast. It […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 2.7 billion in total during the week ending 15 October 2020. The sum of transactions was 1,014. 38 plots were sold for AED 204.99 million, 654 apartments and villas were sold for AED 1.36 billion. The top three transactions were a land in SaihShuaib 4 sold […]

This World Food Day, Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest airline catering providers, announced that it has committed to reducing food waste by 35% across its central operations in Dubai. To reach its ambitious goal, EKFC has engaged Winnow to gradually roll out an advanced food waste management system in its state-of-the-art […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has released the first units of its Park Avenue project, located on Meydan Avenue, for sale. Park Avenue is Azizi’s newly launched low-rise lifestyle community in MBR City, Dubai’s most popular residential destination by sales transactions, move-in requests and property prices. The residential community is worth […]

Dubai has launched a unique new programme that enables overseas remote working professionals to live in Dubai while continuing to serve their employers in their home country. The move offers remote workers – and their families – the opportunity to re-locate, on an annual basis, to one of the world’s leading tourism and business destinations. […]

Despite a clear quarterly rise in property sales during Q3, Dubai’s real estate market is expected to face further challenges in both the rental and sales market, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q3 2020 from Chestertons. Research released by the leading international real estate services firm highlighted that increased sales activity in […]

Emirates is proud to support It’s a Penalty’s campaign’s newest global film “What is Human Trafficking?” launched in collaboration with actor Liam Neeson. The short film is designed to educate the world about the misconceptions and the reality of human trafficking and exploitation happening globally. By airing this special message on its ice inflight entertainment system on all flights from October, […]

Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform developed by Emirates SkyCargo has successfully completed its first year of operations delivering many a smile and cheer to its customers in the UAE. A fast, reliable and cost-effective international e-commerce shipping solution, Emirates Delivers has been well received in the market. Emirates Delivers is targeted both at individual […]

The homepage is a company’s virtual show window. When visitors come to your website and do not like what they see, they will leave. A good homepage is not only designed well, it is free of clutter and addresses questions that the target visitor would have. It will also have a call-to-action directing the visitors […]

Union Properties PJSC, the leading real estate development group, with a portfolio of diversified subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended on 30th September 2020, with a net profit of AED 509.2 million (approximately 12 fils per share), while the profit for the nine-month period of the current year reached to AED […]

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back for its 26th edition from 17 December 2020 until 30 January 2021, with over six weeks of family fun and entertainment, live concerts, unique markets, art installations and stage shows plus super sales, unmissable promotions and chances to win life-changing prizes planned for residents and visitors to enjoy across […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has issued Decree No. 4 of 2020, which makes it mandatory for all government clubs of Dubai to appoint an Emirati assistant coach for all their first teams, in all team sports, starting with the current 2020-21 season. His Highness […]

Dubai Economy and Zoho, a global technology company with a wide portfolio of products, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to make enterprise-level technology available and affordable for all businesses in Dubai and help them in their digital transformation journey. The MoU, signed by Omar Bushahab, CEO, the Business Registration and Licensing sector (BRL) […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that the Centre is now a fully accredited member of the Global Privacy Assembly. The appointment follows the enactment of the Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No 5.of2020 which underscores DIFC’s commitment to […]

The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, announced that residents can now book an appointment to get a COVID-19 PCR test in malls across Dubai. The PCR testing stations, which are located in Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Deira are receiving customers seven days a week from 11 am to 6 pm […]

Under the framework of the national efforts to implement the ‘Designing the Next 50’ project launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Education, MoE, announced the launch of the “50×50 Initiative.” ‘Designing the Next 50’ aims to unify minds and visions […]

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai has stressed the importance of constantly improving the quality of integrated government services as part of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and […]

Dubai recorded AED551 billion worth of non-oil external trade in the first half of 2020. The emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown on its trading sector reflects its exceptional logistics infrastructure, which enabled it to maintain uninterrupted trade flows and a streamlined supply chain. Imports accounted for AED320 billion, […]

The worldwide web is the best and the most effective way to promote and market your business. What is most important is not just developing a website, but to update it to keep it relevant, fast, and safe. Trends in web design are always evolving so are the trends in the products and services you […]

PaRus International Music Fest is headed back to Dubai on 3-5 November 2020 for the fourth edition featuring some of the most interesting, on trend names in popular music, among international virtuosos. A three-day event will feature some of the finest award-winning performers who create a truly festival ambience, such as the first performance in […]

Dubai recorded AED551 billion worth of non-oil external trade in the first half of 2020. The emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown on its trading sector reflects its exceptional logistics infrastructure, which enabled it to maintain uninterrupted trade flows and a streamlined supply chain. Imports accounted for AED320billion, exports […]

Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the opening of the Grand Mosque. The striking mosque now completes the sequence of buildings on Gate Avenue’s promenade. Designed by leading architectural firm RMJM, DIFC’s vision was to create a modern facility for up to 500 worshippers. The design incorporates tradition by reinterpreting the […]

Dubai’s real estate market has seen some promising signs of stability with most commercial activities resuming across the emirate. As per Bayut and dubizzle’s combined market report for Q3 2020, prices have remained competitive, with most established neighbourhoods reporting minor declines of under 5% in both rental and sales markets. The number of transactions have […]

Finland at Expo 2020 Dubai has confirmed90 per cent of the construction of its pavilion, Snow Cape, has been completed. Following the announcement of the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai, the structure has been prepared to withstand the extension period and the remaining construction activity, including the interior fit-out works, is scheduled to resume in […]

Having delivered three weeks of non-stop comedy already, ‘Viu Comedy Box Office’ is bringing yet another ultimate live comedy night to Dubai residents, featuring the very popular stand-up comedian ‘Aakash Mehta’. The show is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2020 from 9:30 pm onwards at Joker Street, Orchid Vue Hotel, Bank Street, Bur Dubai. Mehta […]

dnata, a leading global inflight retailer, iFLEAT, an airline innovation and technology leader, and Thuisbezorgd.nl (part of Just Eat Takeaway.com), one of the world’s leading food delivery providers, have joined forces and successfully launched a revolutionary pre-order inflight retail initiative in The Netherlands. The three companies’ innovative solution will be gradually introduced in new markets, bringing high-end, creative […]

Dubai Investments – the leading diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market has signed an agreement with C1 India to accelerate the procurement progressions across the company’s diversified businesses. The signing ceremony was attended by Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO, Dubai Investments, Suresh Nanda, Chairman, C1 India and Downtown Investments Management, […]

Even if you are not driving much these days, you shouldn’t neglect the maintenance of your car. Keeping your car well-maintained not only ensures that it remains in good condition and doesn’t break down, but also helps with improving its resale value. CarSwitch.com, an online marketplace for selling and buying certified used cars in Dubai, […]

The She Leads Accelerator, an initiative of Creative Zone and Dubai Business Women Council, held the first of the twelve webinars. The session titled ‘Business Launchpad’ was conducted by Humaira Ali, Director, Intuitive change and covered all-important tenets for a successful business launch. The one-hour session centered around the two most crucial and often overlooked […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, recently held the first international virtual forum under the theme “A Forward-looking vision on the nursing profession post-COVID-19”, to explore the future of the nursing profession post-COVID-19, in the presence of 640 specialists and experts from all over the world. The forum, which was held under the auspices […]

With support from the Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), PwC Middle East has launched an innovative online solution to help organisations comply with the recently a­­­­nnounced DIFC Data Protection Law. The DIFC data privacy assessment provides organisations with bespoke reports outlining their current status against the key requirements of […]

Dubai ushered in a new era of fully immersive interactive art today, as Her ExcellencyHala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), officially inaugurated the emirate’s all-new Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), a permanent addition to Souk Madinat Jumeirah which will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 13. The […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the addition of an exciting new fun and family event to its community sports calendar: the Aqua Challenge, which will take place at the AquaFun Waterpark in JBR on October 31, the second day of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020. Being organised by the Council in cooperation with Mohammed bin Rashid […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has partnered with Electronic Arts, one of the world’s largest gaming companies, to showcase Dubai to a global gaming audience in the VOLTA FOOTBALL mode that takes football back to the streets with enhanced gameplay and new features for fans to enjoy. With the iconic Burj […]

DP World, UAE Region, a premier logistics company and a leading enabler of trade, was a part of the CEO Forum: Challenges and Future Opportunities for Ports and Shipping in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Virtually held on October 6, 2020, the event united industry experts who shared insights on the hurdles faced due to the […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has marked 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards. Over the past two decades – the loyalty programme has continued to grow its membership base by offering value and rich, personalised experiences to its members around the world. The programme has continually invested to […]

This year’s F/W20 campaign is full of super promotions and mega deals on the latest styles. But to make life easier for budding fashionistas searching for the next big looks and trends du jour, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has teamed up with some of the city’s biggest influencers, bloggers and social media stars […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Dubai SME, organised a virtual programme titled ‘Professional Certificate in Tender Management’ to enable SME owners who are members of the Government Procurement Programme (GPP) to bid successfully for procurement contracts. An initiative of the Corporate Development Department in Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to […]

DAMAC Properties has awarded Trans Emirates Contracting, LLC a contract worth AED 181,000,000 to start main work construction of Zada, a26-storey building located in the coveted Business Bay neighbourhood. The development is significant given the challenges the property market has faced in light of Covid-19 and a subsequent lockdown. DAMAC views the awarded contract as […]