Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai’s second cohort has completed its accelerator program featuring 10 start-ups from the UAE, Singapore, USA, India, Finland, Egypt, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Kazakhstan, and Lebanon – double the number of countries represented from the first cohort, reflecting its global appeal. The program has proven to be outstanding for partner engagement, generating the highest […]

With the Holy Month of Ramadan starting this weekend, Dubai Sports Council is making sure members of the community will get their regular fix of sports and physical activity at home by organizing a number of innovative events in cooperation with different sports event organisers. One of the events that should find plenty of takers […]

The UAE’s status as a vital global logistics hub is helping the global community effectively navigate the coronavirus pandemic – according to a new Analysis  by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber). Titled ‘UAE Logistics Sector – Connectivity and Resilience,’ the Analysis highlights the country’s busy air cargo routes, high maritime freight connectivity, […]

Dubai Future Academy (DFAc), one of Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) initiatives, has transitioned to virtual forums for its annual community event in response to COVID-19.  The Ramadan Pioneer Series, now in its third edition, is set to take place during the Holy Month from April 26th to May 14th, to facilitate knowledge sharing during this time […]

Drone racers captured new and unique footage of Nakheel Mall, Dubai’s newest retail and entertainment destination, after being granted exclusive access during the temporary mall closure. (click here to view) The pro-drone pilots unleashed their talent with high-speed races up and down escalators, swerves around fountains and flypasts of some of Nakheel Mall’s major attractions. […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) invites applications from local and international companies to apply to join its 2020 Summer Cohort. Successful cohort applicants will be invited to apply to enter the DFSA’s version of the regulatory sandbox, known as the Innovation Testing Licence (ITL). The DFSA welcomes innovative technology-driven companies to apply through its […]

Emirates General Petroleum (Emarat) announced that all Frontline Responders involved in safeguarding the public during this difficult time, can now avail of a free cup of coffee at all Emarat Bakeria outlets located in the Emarat convenience stores. This includes all individuals working in the police, municipalities, army and healthcare professionals who have tirelessly dedicated […]

The Executive Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions, BIE, has collectively agreed to recommend the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. As changing the dates of an Expo requires the support of a two-thirds majority of Member States of the BIE (Article 28 of the Paris Convention […]