In January 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, one of the leading piano makers of the time in London, became the first keyboard instrument to arrive on Australian soil. The ‘First Fleet Piano’ landed in Sydney on board the HMS Sirius, one of the 11 First Fleet ships that sailed from England to […]

As part of its commitment to drive growth in the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its various sectors, announced the launch of the Dubai Property Festival (DPF 2019) that is held over three days, 26 – 28 March, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in partnership with the International Property Show (IPS). […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a seminar at its premises earlier today which familiarised professionals with the practical tips on managing letters of credit as well as the key benefits of using such international trade documentary credit. The seminar, entitled “Documentary Credits Operations, Legal and Technical”, was attended by international sales professionals, shipping […]

The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to host a one-of-a-kind Village Street Sale offering further reductions on the already discounted prices of high-end fashion brands. From 28 March to 27 April, the budget-friendly shopping destination will transform into a plaza market, creating an exclusive shopping experience for visitors, […]

It’s a case of Groundhog Day for the Dubai International Stadium as both Pakistan and Australia are welcomed back for the ongoing ODI Series this Friday, in an exact rematch of the Stadium’s first-ever fixture, which took place back in April 2009. In another strange coincidence, the match-referee from that first-ever match, Jeff Crowe, will […]