Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded an increase in net profit by 3 per cent during the first six months (January to June) of 2019 to AED 1.130 billion (US$ 308 million), compared to the net profit of AED 1.102 billion (US$ 300 million) […]

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Dubai Carbon’s mission to transform Dubai’s sustainability status is positively impacting countries around the globe, after it recently submitted a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology for review to a panel at the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The methodology update has been accepted and published by the UNFCCC Executive Board. In this case, […]

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The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has confirmed its support to ‘DED Café,’ an outsourced service centre in Palm Strip Jumeirah that integrates cutting-edge technology to offer fully digitised business registration and licensing services and an improved customer experience. The Café has been launched in line with the directives of His […]

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marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, today celebrates its 28th anniversary. Founded in 1991, marhaba has over the years evolved into one of the world’s leading passenger services providers renowned globally for its customer-oriented team and uncompromising focus on service excellence. Celebrating this remarkable milestone, marhaba is offering 28% discount on meet & greet, lounge and home check-in services for bookings made on 31 July*. marhaba, which means ‘welcome’ in Arabic, was launched in the UAE to help passengers arriving in or departing from Dubai International Airport. The popularity of meet & greet services has […]

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THE WORLDS LONGEST DESERT RACE IS EVEN LONGER AS THE WORLD’S ELITE ULTRARUNNERS COMPETE OVER 300 KMS OF DESERT TERRAIN FOR A SHARE OF THE RICHEST PURSE IN ULTRA RUNNING – US $100,000. The second edition of Dubai’s Al Marmoom Ultramarathon, the world’s longest desert race, will take place in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation […]

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Enabling more innovation in the mobility sector was the focus of the first ‘Future of Mobility’ Conference organised in partnership with the Clean Energy Business Council, at the new Renault R-Store on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, […]

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Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is turning up the heat this summer with unbeatable offers for guests from now until September. Visitors can discover the magic of Bollywood with this exclusive offer on one-day park tickets. A combination […]

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is preparing to launch ‘Summer Heroes,’ a humanitarian community initiative that aims to honour labourers who provide general services at Dubai Culture head office, its facilities, and Dubai Design District, such as cleaning, security, and others, in appreciation of their valuable efforts and active roles in serving the […]

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Noor Bank, one of the leading Shari’ah-compliant banks in the UAE, has entered a strategic partnership with National Bonds Corporation, a restructured investment company, to launch a first-of-its- kind initiative in the UAE that allows customers to purchase Shari’ah-compliant investment products using credit cards. Starting 15 August 2019, the new scheme enables Noor Bank credit […]

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today imposed financial penalties of USD 299,300,000 (AED 1,098,431,000) and USD 15,275,925 (AED 56,062,645) on Abraaj Investment Management Limited (AIML) and Abraaj Capital Limited (ACLD), respectively. The DFSA investigation, which commenced in ـJanuary 2018, was complex and spanned multiple jurisdictions, and found that AIML, a Cayman Islands company […]

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The Dubai-based property developer World of Wonders Real Estate Development (WOW RED) is adopting an array of innovative sales methods in a bid to provide a distinguished offering in the emirate’s real estate sector. With a portfolio of domestic and international projects in the pipeline, including the US$550 million SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, executives […]

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Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) surged to 1.2 million during the first half of 2019, compared to 517,813 during the same period in 2018. The increase follows the transfer of some flights by a number of airlines during the closure of Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway for rehabilitation from April 16 to May 30. […]

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Matthew Fitzpatrick sealed his place in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after jumping into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai with his tied fourth place finish at the WGC -FedEx St. Jude Invitational. The Englishman had led the star-studded field after two rounds when he recorded the lowest World Golf […]

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LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, welcomed two special guests earlier this month – who brought to life their dream of visiting all eight LEGOLAND parks within just two weeks. Julian Deussen, the five-year old massive LEGO® fan, and his dad Dieter began a […]

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) organised a tour for taxi drivers employed by the Dubai Taxi Corporation, which included the Etihad Museum and the Founding Fathers’ Exhibition that the museum is hosting until the end of 2019. The tour aimed at familiarising drivers with this national landmark, which narrates the UAE’s development process […]

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Dubai Economy has unveiled a platform initiative to facilitate R&D (research & development) collaboration between the different ecosystem operators in the emirate. The platform initiative seeks to improve Dubai´s R&D environment by making collaboration easier, which is expected to accelerate innovation in Dubai, and consequently support the mission and strategy of Dubai Economy to promote […]

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School’s out and the thermometers have surpassed 40 °C. Residents looking at experiences to make the most of the long summer days don’t need to sweat when looking at budget-friendly options. Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, has pulled together a line-up of fantastic deals across the city – from Jumeirah Beach […]

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Get ready to groove to the tunes of the ‘Don of Remixes’, the sensational and the very popular DJ Aqeel, who is all set to rock Dubai after a decade with his electrifying“Disco 82 Tour”. The spectacular club event will also have Dubai’s top Bollywood DJs, DJ Shadow and DJ Zubair mixing the music for […]

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Keep your summer fitness routine going with Ibn Battuta Mall at the third edition of the Cigna Park Run, on Saturday, 3 August. Dig out the running shoes to stride through the world’s largest themed mall in air-conditioned comfort. Over 1,000 people of all ages and from all walks of life joined the first two […]

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Make the most of your Eid break with a visit to Dubai’s most fashionable urban retreat, offering unobstructed views of Dubai Creek. Located only ten minutes from Downtown Dubai, Palazzo Versace proves a luxury haven that appeals to those seeking relaxation in a beautiful setting. Book a room or suite of your choice over Eid, […]

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Atlantis Aquaventure is excited to present the Aquaventure emoji™ Party, another unmissable After Dark pool party bonanza. Now firmly established as one of Dubai’s hottest events, the mega party will allow waterpark fans to enjoy thrilling waterslides, brilliant beats and giant emoji™ inflatables from 8pm to midnight on the 15th of August, with limited early […]

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Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has teamed up with The Co-Working PopUp, one of the first incubators and co-working spaces to be certified by Dubai SME, to take 10 UAE-based entrepreneurs to the incubator’s London offshoot for a five-day programme. […]

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S Home Services, the biggest online home services platform in the UAE, is now available as a mobile application to download on Android and iOS devices. The app enables its users to find, book and get professional service providers at their doorstep. S Home Services is the first of its kind in the GCC. The […]

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has undertaken a successful mission to the state of Maharashtra, India. The delegation was led by His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority. During the visit, […]

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Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, has announced that JRG Dubai, its home-grown restaurant management company, has rebranded as Sarood Hospitality, marking a new era for the UAE-born company. Part of Dubai Retail’s strategic efforts to propel the emirate’s food and beverage industry and establish Dubai as an innovative force in the […]

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Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has successfully implemented over 60% of its initiatives designed in support of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 in the first phase. The overall outcomes of the Phase 1 initiatives, which were endorsed by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai, and sector-wise requirements as […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), launched a first-of-its-kind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ that incorporates innovations to ensure that justice and transparency are maintained. DLD prioritises customer satisfaction and happiness, in line with national strategies, and developed this system to help co-owned property owners and ascertain smooth and […]

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Movie stars Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf visited the popular American inspired QSR restaurant Jollibee at City Centre Deira to taste their famous and most selling spicy and crispy Chickenjoy. “We are so glad to have Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf with us,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, Jollibee.  “We are always localizing our menu […]

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Downtown Dubai visitors were awestruck to see their favourite Disney®’s The Lion King characters dancing across the façade of the iconic Burj Khalifa. The LED display was illuminated with a breathtaking display featuring characters from Disney®’s The Lion King – now showing in Reel Cinemas across Dubai. Book to see the movie online at www.reelcinemas.ae […]

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Museum of Illusions Dubai, the city’s coolest Instagram-haven and edutainment venue, has released a pair of wallet-friendly discounts for guests to experience different illusions summer. The family-friendly museum is offering guests who book regular tickets in advance via its online website an AED10 saving until July 31st, while a ‘buy one get one free’ special […]

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Two preliminary agreements between global trade enabler DP World and Indonesia’s leading conglomerate Maspion Group were signed today to create a US$ 1.2 billion container port and industrial logistics park in East Java. The exchange of agreements was witnessed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme […]

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Internet Food and Beverage sales in the UAE have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% between 2015 and 2018, according to a new analysis issued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The analysis, based on data from Euromonitor International, a strategic market research organisation, and Nielsen, a global measurement and […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Property Finder signed an unprecedented memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, 22 July for the launch of Dubai’s first official sales and rental price index. This collaboration will create an index called ‘Mo’asher,’ which translates to index in Arabic. The first edition of the index will be unveiled during the […]

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The current climate of AI support and investment is potentially a game changer for the global economy and specifically the Middle East, with several GCC nations leading the change. The Middle East has been rapidly adopting AI making it top priority for both leading private and national governments to support their development and integration. According […]

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Following the sell-out response to the previous launch of four phase of Expo Golf Villas in Emaar South, global real estate developer Emaar has announced the launch of the fifth phase of the highly sought-after residences, only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. The […]

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Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015. The new contract will continue for the next five years until 2024. The agreement will see Emirates retain its status as title sponsor of […]

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J. Michael Joyce Jr, the newly-elected Global Chairman of the Global Board of Directors of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be the keynote speaker during the 8th Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference organized by UAE Internal Auditors Association (UAE IAA) to be held on November 20 and 21, 2019 in Dubai. “The presence […]

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Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has unveiled an impressive list of new tenants at City Centre Deira as part of its ongoing AED 377 million redevelopment project that it embarked on earlier this year. The transformation project at Majid Al Futtaim’s […]

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Dubai’s ultimate entertainment destination, Wavehouse at Atlantis, The Palm, is excited to announce the inaugural Wavehouse Corporate Bowl-Off. Corporate teams from across Dubai will battle it out on the bowling lanes for a chance to win a weekend stay at the world-renowned resort. Budding participants are invited to sign up to the competition in teams […]

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The Emirates Group has partnered with the Protocol School of Washington to offer UAE Nationals occupying externally-facing roles a bespoke etiquette course designed to enhance their public relations skills and communication efficiency. The course, which was administered over a period of three days at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai last week, introduced the students […]

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With scrumptious new additions to the menu, film fans now have more reasons to enjoy Reel Cinemas’ megaplex at Al Ghurair Centre. Watch your favourite Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil movies and enjoy tasty new offerings. New additions include, Onion Baji served with mint chutney, Medu Vada served with mint chutney, Falafel served with tahini sauce, […]

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The DubaiNow platform and application has processed 7.5 million transactions, worth AED 4 billion, since its launch in 2015, making it the city’s preferred portal for transactions with government services, asserted Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance (DoF). The application was designed to provide a single, centralised service platform that offers fast, seamless, […]

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Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) has awarded another winner, Rima Al Halwani from Lebanon, with a brand new INFINITI Q30 during the weekly raffle draw of the ongoing ‘Shop and Win’ promotion held at City Centre Me’aisem. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), the promotion provides shoppers the […]

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The UAE is the most advanced eCommerce market in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a joint study by Dubai Economy and digital payment solutions leader Visa, which also estimates eCommerce transactions in the country to hit US$16 billion (AED 59 billion) in 2019 and grow 23% on average annually between 2018 and […]

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Four new categories have been added under the Dubai Chamber CSR Label in an effort to recognise a wider range of organisations that are excelling in adopting best CSR practices in line with international standards, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced. The new categories cover four different realms of CSR, namely: workplace, community, […]

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DUBZ, a leading baggage technology and logistics company and part of dnata, has opened a new ‘check-in station’ in The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, to offer airline passengers another convenient option to take advantage of its innovative services. The station is located in the dnata Travel store on the […]

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Ellington, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has partnered with Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) new ‘Manzili’ initiative to offer competitive rates and payment plans for employees in the government sector. Ellington is among the five top developers in Dubai that are part of the initiative. Aimed at enabling everyone to own a home based on financial […]

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Emaar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings (BNA) on July 23, 2019 to jointly develop Business and Tourism Complex, integrating retail, entertainment, office, hotel hospitality, convention, sport, art and lifestyle functions in a one-stop solution. The Aero-Economic Area of Beijing Daxing International Airport, the coming largest airport in the world. […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the Manzili initiative within the framework of a strategic partnership between public and private sectors to develop Dubai’s real estate market. It also comes under the patronage of DLD as part of its vision to provide the best real estate services with the highest levels of transparency and professionalism, ensuring […]

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Precious Paws Pet Spa, an award-winning Thai spa themed pet boutique introduces mobile pet grooming services with specially outfitted vehicles for easy access and convenience. Through this service, pets will receive professional grooming at their very doorstep. This service is launched all around UAE in order to ease the process of pet grooming especially, for […]

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Shane Lowry returned to the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after sealing a maiden Major title with a stunning six-stroke triumph over Tommy Fleetwood at The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Irishman, who won a first Rolex Series title earlier this season at the Abu Dhabi […]

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The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Taskforce on Emiratisation – an initiative from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry – hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on engaging and developing young Emirati nationals. Taking place at the chamber’s headquarters, the session saw participating companies showcase their initiatives that aim to support young Emirati professionals. Bringing together representatives from […]

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced today that it is now a member of the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), becoming one of the first regulatory authorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to join the NGFS. The NGFS is a group of Central Banks […]

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The world is facing a great environmental crisis and it’s out of the mass’s unconsciousness of the true extents of the changes and deprivation that is happening in our planet. Ayala Land, one of the biggest real estate developers in the Philippines, has taken the initiative to build a greener community for everyone to enjoy. […]

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Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is creating a wonderful summer setting for mums, dads and kids with educational activities, wellness offers and more to pamper, treat and engage grown-ups and children. Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding summer with delicious dining offers and rejuvenating treatments at selected outlets until the end of August (prices include […]

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Indian, UK and Emirati investors have bought over 37% of the SE7EN City JLT project to date, which is being developed by UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides. Phase one was completely sold out in less than a week following its launch last year – to date investors have bought 652 […]

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Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to explore its diverse network this summer, including cities in Europe, Asia and South America. UAE travelers can also take advantage and fly back home to Emirates’ destinations within Europe and the Middle East to spend the summer holiday with family and friends. Emirates Economy Class and Business […]

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Dubai’s economy continues to experience sustained growth from the contribution of business tourism, thereby driving the nation’s economic diversification agenda prioritised in the UAE Centennial 2071 strategy. As such, the Dubai World Trade Centre’s, DWTC, latest Economic Impact Assessment report for 2018 saw a record AED13.1 billion, equivalent to 3.3 percent of the emirate’s Gross […]

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Following the success of the first ever City-Experience Mini Program launched by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) in collaboration with WeChat, the programme has been further enhanced with the launch of 10 new digital audio tours which are available for visitors to use while exploring the city. Inviting the users of China’s most […]

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In a sign of continuing investor confidence in Dubai and new opportunities arising across diverse economic sectors, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate issued 2,394 new licenses for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activities in June 2019. According to the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in DED 58.5% of the […]

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New banking and licensing solutions tailored to the needs of startups, an uptick in the number of fintech startups specialising in SME banking and increased cooperation between UAE banks and the country’s startup ecosystem are among the key achievements outlined by the Dubai Chamber-led working group on SME banking. The working group, in cooperation with […]

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The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy is adopting a new technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) to fight counterfeiting in Dubai. Developed by the US company ‘Entrupy,’ the new technology will help detect counterfeit goods sold across shops in Dubai. The new technology is being adopted in line with the […]

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Emirates, the title sponsor of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, has revealed a brand new livery dedicated to the milestone 50th staging of Dubai’s flagship sporting event, and one of the key tournaments on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.The new livery serves as a symbol of the airline’s commitment to the long-standing Emirates […]

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Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can use travel and shopping spends from their summer holiday this year to earn more Skywards Miles that can get them closer to their next dream getaway. Miles earned through Emirates Skywards special offers can be redeemed for flights on Emirates, flydubai and […]

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Fang, the leading real estate internet platform in China, has marked its launch in the UAE with a special LED show on Burj Khalifa, the global icon. A part of Fang Holdings, Fang leads the online real estate market in China in terms of number of page views and visitors to its websites that provide […]

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HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), launched today the Smart Response Service for electricity and water technical notifications, in line with DEWA’s strategy of continuously developing its operations and services through innovation. The Smart Response Service includes several features that empowers customers, such as early self-diagnosis […]

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Swedish Furniture giant IKEA today announced details of its new store that will open in December 2019, becoming the biggest IKEA in the UAE. Spread across 35,000 square metres including a 5,000 square metres training area for IKEA employees, the store will embrace digital integration to allow for a more intuitive shopping experience for its […]

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Greatly loved and adored around the world for her kind heart and graceful charm, reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray announced her excitement to be the cover girl for the September issue of Xpedition Middle East, the first home-grown Dubai-based luxury travel, lifestyle and fashion magazine. Seen on her fast-growing Instagram account with over 6 […]

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Setting a new milestone in residential property development, global real estate developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to build its first 3D printed home in Dubai. This is the first step towards Emaar’s ambition to be a leading adopter of advanced construction technologies. Following a global competition, in which the world’s leading 3D printing technology […]

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Emirates has today announced an agreement which will see it as the Official Partner and Airline for the ninth edition of the West Asian Football Federation Championship, taking place in Erbil and Karbala, Iraq from 2-14 August 2019.  The deal demonstrates Emirates’ ongoing commitment to supporting football and connecting with fans across the region. The […]

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the world’s largest aquariums, owned and operated by Emaar Entertainment, has been named the top aquarium in the world by CEOWORLD, a leading portal. One of Dubai’s most popular attractions in The Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo was awarded the top spot for its exceptional features […]

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BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East, is hosting a live concert with leading Indian playback singer Amit Kumar on July 26th, where he will perform some of his classic hits. Versatile singer Amit Kumar, the son of legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar, […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by its Registration and Real Estate Services sector, announced the initiation of the partnership it had previously signed with the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police for the new smart housing security system. Incorporating many other parties, including major real estate developers in Dubai, the agreement aims to […]

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The big day had finally arrived, and Mohamed Al Dosari spent the morning in eager anticipation of the moment he would make history. As soon as he strapped himself into the Cirrus, his trained mind took over. He finished the pre-flight checks, taxied, accelerated and took off into the clear blue skies, marking a huge […]

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The trade and investment flow between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are poised to expand rapidly with the launch of a major initiative by DP World, UAE Region. This consensus emerged on 16 July at a trade and investment seminar led by DP World, UAE Region and jointly organised with the Confederation of […]

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Reel Cinemas is giving lucky movie-goers the chance to win the ultimate Hakuna Matata Weekend for four to Disneyland®Paris Win a trip away to the Disneyland®Paris’ Lion King & Jungle Festival from 30 August to 2 September 2019 with all expenses paid when booking your tickets online to see The Lion King, an all-time favourite […]

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Popular Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, entertained guests with a hilarious no-holds-barred show on July 12  at the Rajmahal Theatre at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region. This was Kamra’s first performance at Dubai Parks and Resorts, and he […]

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Picture the scene as the gates of Expo 2020 Dubai open on 20 October, 2020, kickstarting a celebration unlike anything the world has ever witnessed. Passing through those gates for the next 173 days will be a procession of artists and academics, dancers and diplomats, pop stars and pioneering thinkers, culinary wizards and cultural icons, […]

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Emirates announced today its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), via the Spanish city of Barcelona (BCN), starting on 9 December 2019. Emirates’ Mexico City flight will be a linked service with Barcelona, meaning that customers can now travel between the two cities in unprecedented […]

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The first half of 2019 saw the number of authorised Tax Agents increase by more than 110% to exceed 370 Agents, up from 176 by the end of 2018, asserted the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as it hosted the second Meeting of Tax Agents. The Authority noted that the growth in the number of authorised […]

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The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a cooperation agreement with Emirates Auction – the leading company in managing public and online auctions in the Middle East –  to organize and manage the selective real estate auctions under the remit of the Dubai Land Department for individuals and institutions. This partnership is seen as an […]

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Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is giving guests across the UAE the chance to plan a picnic with their friends and family at the park this summer with unmatched offers on selected dates. Visitors will be able to […]

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Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international airport, and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a leading energy service company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), have announced the successful installation of a solar energy system comprising 15,000 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International’s Terminal 2 – the largest at any airport in the region. With a capacity […]

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Bernd Wiesberger shot to the summit of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after claiming his first Rolex Series title at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open with a thrilling twilight play-off victory over Benjamin Hebert. The Austrian, who missed seven months of action last year with a wrist injury, started the final day at […]

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More than half of UAE residents (54%) said they prefer taking staycations visiting an amusement or water park in the country, new YouGov research reveals. In the recent times, there has been an affinity among travellers globally towards a staycation- a shorter holiday within the country or day trips exploring destinations in one’s own city. […]

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Studio Seven Gallery will be opening its doors on 17th of September to the much-awaited Solo Photography exhibition by renowned photojournalist Mobeen Ansari; “Conversations through Centuries” is a compilation of images reflecting, Mobeen’s passion for capturing undiscovered landscapes, historic architecture, intricate religious festivities, ethnic diversity and multidimensional human expressions. The solo exhibition will be inaugurated […]

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Dubai is currently building an advanced transport system through several vital projects that will serve the expected 25 million visitors of Expo 2020 Dubai, which will take place under the slogan, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” In a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, Ahmed Al Khateeb, CEO of Real Estate Development at Expo […]

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Dubai’s successful development model, which has seen it become one of the world’s most prominent cities in the last few decades, has always had inclusive growth and social well-being at its centre. No where is its focus on human welfare more evident than its investment in improving the lives of people with special needs. At […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) to manage and service Owners Association (OA) accounts. The MoU was signed by HE Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA, and Hussein Ohida, Assistant […]

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is celebrating ‘Shark Awareness Day’ today (July 14, 2019), dedicated to one of the most amazing and mysterious sea creatures in the world, while promoting a more positive image of sharks. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in The Dubai Mall […]

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He may not have lifted a Major championship trophy for five years, but home favourite Rory McIlroy is regarded as the man to beat as The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951. The Ulsterman, who hails from Holywood, about an hour’s drive from Portrush, will have […]

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DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed two new strategic partnership agreements with Chinese authorities during visits to the cities of Hangzhou and Qingdao as part of its sixth Made for Trade Live roadshow of 2019. DMCC signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Hangzhou […]

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The Public Libraries Department of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is all set to launch this year’s edition of its annual summer camp themed ‘Our summer is art & culture’, which is scheduled from 14th July to 8th August 2019. The camp is a unique package of advanced and innovative programs designed to […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), in coordination and cooperation with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), granted golden visas to 20 investors belonging to 12 nationalities, whose value of direct real estate investments exceeded AED 200 million. This came during a ceremony held at DLD in the presence of HE Major General Mohammed […]

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The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, and the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, MoTIE, hosted a joint workshop on cleaner production practices for the industrial sector in Dubai. Drawing the participation of specialists from the government, industry, and academia, the event took place within the framework of the Memorandum […]

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Want to eat your way to the feeling of victory? Sounds too good to be true, right? Not at City Centre Deira. The mall has collaborated with Jelly Belly ice cream to create a unique flavour packed with ingredients that will instantly elevate your mood by increasing your serotonin and dopamine levels, also called the […]

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced its 1H 2019 key strategic and operational highlights for its leasing division, DAE Capital: Strategic and operational highlights: Delivered and committed to deliver over US$1.1 billion in aircraft assets Grew managed assets portfolio to 51 aircraft valued at US$1.3 billion Boosted liquidity by adding a new US$440 million […]

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The UAE’s ambitious waste diversion goals can be achieved if more businesses make waste management a top priority within their organisations and adopt best international practices industry experts explained during a workshop recently hosted at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The workshop, organised by member companies of the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network’s Task Force […]

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 The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity (the Global Prosperity Initiative), an initiative of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit(GMIS), today revealed the four winners of its Global Maker Challenge. The four winners and twelve runners-up each received a signed certificate of accomplishment by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

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Families can enjoy even more fun, games and great savings during this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises thanks to Meraas Leisure and Entertainment and DTCM. Visitors and residents flocking to the annual festival of shopping and entertainment can enjoy a fantastic 60% discount on summer passes to Merass’ most popular attractions – City Walk and La […]

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Dubai Industrial City, one of the largest industrial hubs in the region and a member of TECOM Group, has partnered with Baofeng Grain Mills LLC, part of the Chinese Baofeng Grain & Oil Group, to open the region’s first fresh rice noodle factory. China is one of the UAE’s top trade partners, along with India, […]

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Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched the region’s first ‘People of Determination Advisory Panel’, in a move to ensure its customer offering is inclusive for all members of the UAE community, and in line with the UAE government’s efforts to empower and […]

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Following the widespread success of the initiative, Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced the second phase of the Meals of Hope campaign, which was launched last Ramadan in cooperation with food delivery platform Zomato. As many as 3,189 free-of-charge meals were distributed in Al Quoz area of Dubai during the Holy […]

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Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive distributor for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates is pleased to announce the launch of a new raffle draw on the Nissan GT-R, the first in the region, in collaboration with Dubai Duty Free. Travellers are invited to take pictures […]

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Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, achieved an impressive milestone of over 50% completion of Azizi Mina, its flagship residential development in The Palm Jumeirah. Highlighting the company’s commitment to on-schedule delivery, especially as it marks 2019 the Year of Construction, Azizi Developments aims to hand over 178 residences that […]

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Well-known singer-composer Quratulain Balouch is set to dazzle visitors with her performance at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region. Quratulain Balouch, the popular Pakistani singer, composer and a songwriter, who is known for her famous track Woh Humsafar Tha, […]

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Emirates’ passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and Live TV broadcast, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle. Emirates has led the world with inflight connectivity, with every aircraft connected for Wi-Fi, voice and SMS services. However on its flights to […]

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Designed by Schwitzke & Partner, the Easa Saleh Al Gurg (ESAG) Group showroom, or the Design Hub, is a hybrid space built on approximately 10764 sqft. It’s meant to cater to people like landlords, contractors, customers and even designers based in the Dubai Design District (d3). The showroom project is meant to connect with the […]

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is continuing to prioritise the ease of doing business with the introduction of new licencing categories and fees designed to make establishing businesses within the Centre easier and more affordable. Four new licencing categories were […]

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Live by the longest Venetian-style canal pool in Dubai and enjoy an all-round waterfront lifestyle at the Seashore (Sirdhana by Emaar) residences launched in Mina Rashid, the new Riviera-style coastal destination set in the historic port of Dubai. Following its unveiling in May by Emaar, the developer of icons, and P&O Marinas, a subsidiary of […]

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Dubai Airports has launched a high-tech system that monitors airport operations in real-time and visualises traffic flows to support consistently smooth operations at Dubai International, DXB. The cloud-based platform, titled ‘realtimeDXB’, gathers data generated by more than 50 operational systems, including those of Dubai Airports and its many service partners. It uses this information to […]

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DP World UAE Region to collaborate on the Digital Silk Road, a Dubai 10X initiative which is expected to be launched by 2020. The Digital Silk Road is a smart digital platform which utilises blockchain technology to […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) — the regulatory entity for the owners’ associations (OA) — signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with United Bank Limited (UBL) – UAE to manage and service OA accounts. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, said: “Freehold areas […]

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Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), one of the UAE’s leading free zones, has stepped up efforts to attract new business and foreign direct investment (FDI) from China following official Chinese delegation visits this week. Jamal Bin Marghoob, Senior Director of Sales at DAFZA along with  senior officials welcomed the delegation from the China Council for […]

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Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in some of the UAE’s most prestigious hotels. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket and travel from now until 30 September 2019 can enjoy exclusive summer hotel rates in any of the properties within Accor, Armani […]

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Prague, Czech Republic: Public and private sector players attending the Czech-UAE Business Forum 2019 in Prague called for businesses in the two countries to explore new partnership opportunities in key sectors of mutual interest such as smart city solutions, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, tourism and artificial intelligence, which can support the strategic vision of both governments. […]

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, the entity responsible for the operations and management of the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region with a wealth and asset management market of USD 424 billion, has strengthened its leadership team to drive its ongoing journey towards becoming a next generation […]

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Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI). The MoU represents an aspect of existing cooperation through government institutions between the two Emirates. The MoU seeks to establish cooperation in areas of common interest […]

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dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new airport lounge at Dubai International (DXB) to enhance young flyers’ travel experience. The newest dnata facility has been designed and launched exclusively for unaccompanied minors, whose safety, security and comfort are ensured by dnata’s specially trained team at the airport. Located at […]

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Hala China celebrated its first anniversary in style last week with the signing of six collaboration agreements that will launch a host of unique activations in Dubai throughout 2019 and 2020. The exclusive event, held at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, drew the participation of His Excellency Li Xuhang, Consul-General of the People’s Republic […]

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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has adopted a new dental hybrid appointment model that enables patients to book their appointments across all DHA dental facilities through three options: walk-ins, booking through the call centre (800342) or through the authority’s medical records platform. The new model aims to reduce the customer’s waiting time to 20 minutes instead of […]

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Jon Rahm soared to the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after sensationally securing a record third Rolex Series title at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland. The 24 year old, who won the event in 2017 along with the season-ending DP World Tour Championship later […]

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Jon Rahm secured his fourth European Tour title and a second Dubai Duty Free Irish Open crown in fine style with a closing eight under par 62 sealing a two-stroke victory over Bernd Wiesberger and Andy Sullivan at Lahinch Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland. The 24 year old, who adds a third Rolex Series event […]

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Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is hosting another edition of its Summer Literacy Camp between the 7th of July and the 8th of August 2019. The 5-days-a-week summer camp is taking place at Uptown School in Mirdif, in partnership with Rawafed Development and Learning Centre in Dubai, and is […]

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Representatives from government entities have discussed how they can best contribute to Expo 2020 Dubai during a series of workshops in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, as excitement continues to build for the first World Expo ever staged in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The sessions spread the message of […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), aiming to benefit its customers, announced the opening of a Customer Training Centre at its headquarters Customer Happiness Centre. This initiative seeks to strengthen strategic partnership with DLD’s partners and raise the level of customer awareness on the various services provided by DLD. The initiative will also help and train customers […]

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His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, ENOC’s Group CEO has received an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering by Heriot-Watt University in Dubai for his four decades of significant contribution to the energy industry in the region. Professor Richard A. Williams OBE, Principal & Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus, said: “We are honoured to bestow upon […]

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Amateur golfers up and down the UAE are gearing up for the return of the 2019 DP World Tour Championship ‘Luckiest Ball on Earth’ competition which gets underway in September. The innovative series gives local players the chance of a ‘once in a lifetime’ golfing experience alongside the stars of the European Tour at the […]

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Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards. Two […]

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This summer, several business partners of Dubai Design District (d3) will host a series of short courses, workshops, training sessions and talks for residents and visitors. The course providers include Inscape, a training institute that specialises in design and creative industries, Re:Urban Studio, a co-working space for creative individuals, the Dubai Institute of Design and […]

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On 21 June The Outlet Village Jebel Ali, the Mediterranean-inspired indoor outlet village by Meraas, kicked off its annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) celebrations. Running until 3 August, the Tuscan-inspired retail destination is offering crazy discounts on high-end brands, an all-new Summer Camp for the kids and opportunities to bag some amazing prizes. Bursting with […]

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Nothing captures Dubai’s impressive skyline and landmarks like a helicopter ride. Check in at FlyHigh Dubai’s five-star helipad and heli-lounge at Atlantis The Palm and fly over the city’s magnificent attractions for an unforgettable experience with the ‘Heli & Sightseeing’ package. Combine leisure with luxury and landmarks with Dubai City Tour and Abu Dhabi City […]

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“Artezaar” founded by two women, Teena Thawani  and Leena Kewlani, both are self taught Artists on a mission to make Art accessible to all. The website was initially conceptualized because being artists themselves, they faced a struggle to sell and showcase their work. The website aims to  support the Artist community of UAE and to […]

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Two promising Indian startups from New Delhi and Bangalore were named as the winners of a prestigious competition organised by Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest hub of its kind in the region and wholly-owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), which was held during the recent Dubai Startup Hub roadshow to India. ShipsKart, […]

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The world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination and the flagship of Emaar Malls, The Dubai Mall, has added yet another hat to its luxury portfolio with the launch of Golden Goose, the Italian handmade sneakers brand. Golden Goose has set its presence in the UAE with its first flagship store exclusively at The Dubai […]

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Letswork, the UAE’s largest community of co-working spaces and a start-up rolled out by e25, Emaar’s in-house innovation lab, now brings a women’s only co-working space to Dubai. Partnering with hotels, cafes and business centres, Letswork offers over 30 co-working spaces in central locations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman where digital nomads are free […]

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Emirates has announced that it will resume flights to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, from 08 July, 2019. The daily service between Dubai and Khartoum, will once again provide both business and leisure travellers in Sudan, global connectivity through the airline’s network, particularly to destinations in the Middle East, West Asia, United States and the […]

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Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to book a short getaway in First and Business Class and explore its extensive network this summer. Solo travellers and families can enjoy an exciting break in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and many more destinations. Travelers can also fly back home to visit family during the summer to […]

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Emirates has launched its new four times weekly service to Porto, its second destination in Portugal. The new service provides travellers from across Emirates’ global network with a direct flight to the popular city in the north of the country. The inaugural flight, EK197, touched down at the city’s international airport on Tuesday afternoon, marking […]

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Internationally-minded professionals seeking career progression, financial security and a great place to raise a family increasingly rank the United Arab Emirates as the world’s best place to live and work, according to the HSBC Expat Annual League Table. Young professionals are a particular driver of the UAEs’ ranking in HSBC’s 12th Expat Explorer survey, with […]

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Master developer Nakheel is adding another stunning, landmark attraction to Dubai’s recreation and leisure scene with The View at The Palm, a public observation deck towering 240 metres above the world-famous Palm Jumeirah. Accessible from Nakheel Mall, the observatory will offer spectacular, uninterrupted views of The Palm, the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline, and reveal the incredible story behind […]

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The huge potential of new technologies, such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, will be best achieved by engaging and educating people on its capabilities and collaborating to ensure it is used for the global good. That was the focus of the latest in Expo 2020 Dubai’s World Majlis series, attended by His Excellency Mansoor […]

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Registration for the biggest cycle challenge in the Middle East, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is now open – taking place on Friday, November 29 with three supporting Build-Up rides in the lead-up to the main event. The popular sporting event is celebrating 10 years of cycling this year and in recognition of this special milestone, […]

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Over 1,200 employee volunteers participated in Dubai Chamber’s Give & Gain Week 2019, dedicating 4,700 hours and benefitting 1,200 individuals in the process. The week-long event held on April 7th-11th was organised for the ninth consecutive year as part of the Chamber’s Engage Dubai corporate volunteering programme in line its efforts to support the Year […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tanami Properties (TP) through which DLD will support the Manzili initiative launched by TP. The MoU aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the public and private sectors, achieving public interest to develop Dubai’s real estate market. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General […]

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July marks International Picnic Month, and with the summer heat really kicking in, there’s no better place to celebrate than with everyone’s favourite Purple dinosaur at Mattel Play! Town. Mark your diaries, as the team are busy prepping their picnic baskets for the renowned Picnic with Barney & Friends which is set to take place on Friday […]

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 Nasdaq Dubai and Samruk-Kazyna JSC today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international awareness of investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explore market access. Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, and Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange, will also work together to promote Islamic capital markets products and solutions and enhance the financial markets overall […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the launch of the Real Estate Investment Opportunities (REIOs) initiative during a press conference held yesterday. The new initiative is a new way to attract investors from all economic sectors. Before the launch of the project, a feasibility study was conducted, and the most prominent international experiences and local and […]

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has joined more than 450 other chambers of commerce from around the world in signing the Chambers Climate Coalition, a groundbreaking global initiative that aims to take bold and collective climate action. The Coalition, unveiled during the 11th World Chambers Congress in Rio de Janeiro […]

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Dubai ranked first in the Arab world and 11th globally in ‘Future Readiness’ in 2019, according to the ‘Global Competitiveness of Talent’ report issued by the Institute for Administrative Development in Switzerland in cooperation with the Dubai Competitiveness Office in the Department of Economic Development (DED). The report evaluated various cities worldwide around three main […]

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) accepted four FinTech firms into its 2019 Summer Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Cohort following the evaluation of a number of applications. These four firms can now apply for an ITL, with the first batch of licences expected to be granted by the DFSA in October of this year. Invitations […]

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ASGC, one of the leading construction groups in the UAE, has been appointed to construct the new Dubai Cruise Terminal at Dubai Harbour, the first ever dedicated cruise port in the region, which when complete, will be the most advanced of its kind in the region. Located in the heart of Dubai, in the vibrant […]

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This summer give your wardrobe a whole new look with unmissable offers ranging from 25-75%  discount across a breadth of fashion and lifestyle outlets at The Dubai Mall as well as fun-filled activities for all the family. The much-awaited Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is in full swing and The Dubai Mall is making sure that […]

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Emirates is giving travellers to and from Oman more choice, comfort and luxury with the first arrivals of its double daily A380 services to Muscat.  Flights EK 862 and EK 864 were each welcomed with water cannon salutes upon arrival, ushering in the new services to Oman’s capital, Muscat. Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior […]

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Emirates’ inaugural flight to Porto departed this morning from Dubai International Airport, with a VIP delegation on board the flight. Flanked by Emirates Cabin Crew, from left to right are: Gil Azevedo, Senior Vice President Head of Consumer Banking, Emirates Islamic Bank; Jose Silva, Chief Executive Officer, Jumeirah Group; His Excellency Joaquim Moreira De Lemos, […]

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Dubai Studio City has announced its strategic partnership with the National Media Council, NMC, to support CineMENA, a platform dedicated to celebrating the art of content and fostering local and regional talent. The collaboration seeks to empower creative individuals to build their careers and compete internationally. Through a series of industry-specific workshops held at in5 […]

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Union Cooperative, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE announced that all UAE citizens will soon be able to buy their shares and investing in Union Coop. H.E. Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, Chairman of Union Coop said: “This decision is a result of continuous efforts made by the Board of Directors over the past […]

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Perlin, making it the first chamber of commerce in the world to offer innovative blockchain solutions developed by ICC and Perlin’s Centre of Future Trade (CoFT) to its members and […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a three-phase 10-year plan to improve marine transport services on Dubai Water Canal 2020-2030. The plan envisages upgrading marine transit services on Dubai Water Canal to keep pace with the urban development on the two shores of the Canal. “The initial phase covers a short-term plan 2019-2020, which already started in April. It […]

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ShuiQi Spa at Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of a summer Pamper Me package, offering UAE residents a relaxing day at Atlantis, The Palm including a massage, beach, pool access and lunch. Valid between 8th June and 8th September and available daily, the package, in collaboration with Aromatherapy Associates promises to take guests to a world away […]

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A delegation led by Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, recently completed a field visit to Peru to monitor the progress of two programs currently being implemented in the country. During the visit, Dubai Cares announced the second phase of its “Social […]

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Orikami Lab, the Dubai-based Design Innovation Hub, has led a full-scale transformation of the brand experience for Spectrum Watches, one of the oldest watch brands originating from the region. They collaborated on delivering a scalable and livable design system and narrative for the brand. The need to move with Dubai’s evolution from a trading hub […]

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Christiaan Bezuidenhout has all but sealed his spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates as he climbed up to ninth in the Race to Dubai Rankings after picking up his first EuropeanTour title in emphatic style with a six-stroke triumph at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the […]

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The City Readiness Committee to host Expo 2020 Dubai, chaired by His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of His Highness The Ruler’s Court of Dubai, has held its third meeting at Expo 2020 Dubai headquarters to discuss preparations for the largest ever event held in the region. The meeting was attended by committee […]

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