Global trade enabler DP World has been awarded a 30-year Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), for the management and development of the Jeddah South Container Terminal at the multi-purpose Jeddah Islamic Port. Under the agreement, DP World will invest up to $500 million to improve and modernise the Jeddah Islamic Port, […]

As efforts by the government to accelerate economic activity led to significant outcomes consumers in Dubai remain confident of their personal finances and job prospects in the coming months, showed the quarterly consumer confidence survey of Dubai Economy. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) score in Dubai for the July-August-September 2019 period was at 137, indicating […]

The 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the longest running shopping festival of its kind, will launch with an all-encompassing two-day Grand Opening event at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai on 26 and 27 December 2019. The eagerly-anticipated shopping festival will run for 38 days until 1 February 2020; bringing the city together for a non-stop […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, marked another important milestone by selling out the full inventory of Farishta, its soon-to-be-delivered residential tower in Al Furjan — an up-and-coming strategic location with excellent connectivity. 74% of Faristha’s elegantly designed units were sold to UAE residents and 8% to investors living in […]

Adam Scott secured a second Australian PGA Championship title on home soil to enter the Race to Dubai in third spot after edging out Michael Hendry in a thrilling final round battle at RACV Royal Pines Resort. The former Masters champion carded a final round 69 to win by two strokes but was pushed all […]

Prepare for a prize-winning shopping experience as Nakheel Mall, the new centrepiece of Palm Jumeirah, celebrates the milestone 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with massive rewards, including five brand new BMWs and AED250,000 worth of daily instant prizes. Nakheel Mall, which is participating in DSF for the first time, is also staging live […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has emphasised the importance of integrating government work across sectors and developing leaders who can help Dubai enhance its ranking in international competitiveness indexes in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

Emirates is pleased to announce its reaffirmed commitment to Emirates Team New Zealand through the renewal of their contract for the 36th America’s Cup. The award-winning airline will also be the ‘Official Airline’ partner of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada which includes the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS), sponsoring all preliminary regattas leading up […]