The Women’s Committee of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised a series of virtual workshops to increase the awareness of female employees on mental anxiety and stress relief especially amid the psychological stress of COVID-19. The female employees learned about deep breathing and simple exercises to help them relax and enjoy a healthy […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced clubs, academies, training and fitness centres, and other sports facilities as well as sports events in the Emirate of Dubai will not be required to use thermal scanners or conduct temperature checks from January 1, 2021. The decision of Dubai Sports Council to update their COVID-19 precautionary measures and protocols […]

Tens of thousands of investors and residents in some of Nakheel’s most popular communities will benefit from the opening of four new Dubai Metro stations on 1 January 2021, says master developer Nakheel. Stations at Jebel Ali, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens and Al Furjan will be up and running on New Year’s Day as part […]

Social media is developing to be much more critical than ever. To meet and attract more clients in 2021, we have collated the top 6 social media patterns for you. For advertisers to gain and engage consumers, social media is a preferred channel. Social media marketing, known for an agile model, allows marketing teams to […]

The Business Excellence Department in Dubai Economy celebrated the Customer Service Week recently with varied activities aimed to highlight the importance of innovations in achieving customer satisfaction and encourage retailers to share best practices in enhancing customer loyalty. The activities held as part of the Week, most of which were held online in view of […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline has successfully executed a cargo charter to transport the Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 from Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil to Chennai, India. This is the first time that Emirates SkyCargo has transported a space satellite from South America. Amazonia-1 is the first satellite to have been developed completely […]

Emirates enlisted the help of Arsenal, Real Madrid and AC Milan to surprise its most deserving fans and reconnect them with their favourite football clubs. In a year filled with video calls, it was only apt that Emirates set up one last virtual meeting they would never forget. The unassuming fans joined the teleconference thinking […]

Sports tourism is a key pillar of the country’s tourism movement, with the UAE attracting various international teams, playing many different sports, in the winter to set up their training camps here, or for playing friendly and official matches, thanks to the state’s policy of welcoming everyone and providing them with comfort and safety, as […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, hosted two webinars recently to connect with potential investors and partners from France and Switzerland and to explore opportunities in the strategic sectors of food &agribusiness,and technology. In step with Dubai FDI’s engagement strategy for 2020, the webinars will provide a platform for […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Dubai Startup Hub initiative has launched eight guides to help startups in the UAE do business, as the Chamber concluded its fifth and final ‘Networking Series’. Organised in cooperation with Virtuzone, the Series target startups and entrepreneurs and ran from mid-October to mid-December 2020. The new guides cover […]

As they pack their bags to return home following a memorable stay in sunny Dubai, visiting international football stars have thanked Dubai government and Dubai Sports Council for hosting them and their families here, as well as for organising Sunday night’s starry twin-event, the Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which allowed […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Huawei Consumer Business Group have announced the exclusive launch of the GCC’s first digital nol cards and nol Pay mobile app on HUAWEI AppGallery. This collaboration is in line with the RTA’s plan to adopt advanced and innovative technologies into Dubai’s transport sector as part of the UAE […]

Travel is expected to reach another peak at the end of this week for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period. A high volume of travellers will be making their way to Emirates’ dedicated Terminal 3 facilities on 2nd and 3rd January 2021, to depart Dubai, in addition to a rush of inbound traffic into […]

In recent years, the story of social media was all about cutting down time on social media and spend more time outdoors, spend less time on websites, be more aware of the actions of social media. Under lockdown, however, things changed very drastically. As recorded in our coronavirus study, at the beginning of April, just under […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region has won top international honours for its leadership in retail banking and digital innovation at the recently held 11th annual Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards 2020. The bank was named Best Retail Bank in the UAE in […]

The birds of prey will again soar high and fast as the new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry–Telwah, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC), will kick off on January 2 in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. The sport of falconry takes its roots back to 2,000 years ago when it was practiced by […]

The Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which were held on Sunday evening at the Armani Hotel with the majestic Burj Khalifa forming the backdrop, have pinned down some impressive media and social media numbers, with stats showing a combined potential reach of more than one billion. A Mohammed Bin Rashid Al […]

Despite COVID, we are delighted to report that The Dubai Sports Council CEO’s Masters 2021 Golf Day will take place on the Dubai Sports City Els Club on Wednesday 6th January 2021, as part of the Dubai Sports Council’s ongoing commitment to promoting golf as a business networking and key tourism tool for the UAE and […]

Let’s start with why webinars are important for digital marketing strategy. Marketing experts enjoy talking to their client about interacting with them. Usually, they refer to social media when they speak of interaction, but webinars are a growing trend in developing relationships with your targeted customers and especially in this highly digital and sometimes impersonal […]

Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins onboard its newest A380 aircraft. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “The Emirates A380 is already one of the most sought-after travel experiences […]

DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has been selected as the preferred bidder to enter into discussions with the Government of Angola for a 20-year concession and operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda. Following an international tender process and subsequent announcement last month of DP World’s […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to extend tourist visas for one additional month, without any government fees, due to temporary airport closures and entry restrictions around the world. The decision supports tourists and their families currently in the UAE to spend the […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is proceeding with its efforts toengage with the local creative community and motivate its pioneers to enrich Dubai’scultural scene with their contributions. In this context, Hala Badri, DirectorGeneral of Dubai Culture, toured some of the retail stores and showrooms in the creative complex at Dubai Design District, which is considered […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched a new initiative titled ‘Initial Inquiry,’ which was implemented through joint cooperation between the Legal Affairs Department and the Real Estate Development Guarantee Account Department, in cooperation with the Implementation Department, Real Estate Trust Account Development Department, Case Execution Management, and the Lawyers, Experts and Translators Affairs Division at Dubai Courts. […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy (DEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) as part of promoting sector-level capabilities and creating new entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth in critical sectors. The Academy will draw on its resources and experience as the educational arm of Dubai SME – the agency […]

FIFA President, His Excellency Gianni Infantino has described football as a beacon of hope and a harbinger of peace, unity and solidarity as the world recovers from the disruption and desolation caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Watched by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, His Excellency Infantino […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy (DEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) as part of promoting sector-level capabilities and creating new entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth in critical sectors. The Academy will draw on its resources and experience as the educational arm of Dubai SME – the agency of […]

Amber Hall, Dubai’s latest experiential dining and live show concept, has announced its official opening. The amber-themed concept was developed by the renowned hospitality establishment, Vii Dubai, which runs a number of popular social nightlife hotspots from the floral-sheltered Secret Garden to the mystical Red Room concept. The home-grown unique concept, aims to bring an […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched the enhanced new generation of traditional wooden Abras replicating the same design of the existing Abras while conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards. During a trial tour on the […]

The 2020 edition of Dubai Globe Soccer Awards has ended after hosting and recognising the greatest football talent of the season and of the century. The ceremony took place following the Dubai International Sports Conference, organised by the Dubai Sports Council, which brought together a distinguished panel of influential leaders in the world of football to discuss […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has revealed the winners of its #WorldsCoolestWinterChallenge with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, subsequently sharing the announcement on his official social media channels. As part of the challenge, two lucky winners every week will receive prizes worth […]

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal year 2021, with total expenditures of AED57.1 billion. The newly-announced budget takes into account the exceptional economic conditions of the fiscal […]

Emirates has announced several key movements and rotations to its commercial team, both in its Dubai hub and across key markets in the Far East, West Asia and Africa. The changes place five seasoned Emirati commercial managers in key positions across the Emirates network to support its commercial strategies as the airline responds to shifting […]

As Dubai prepares to welcome in the New Year, master developer Nakheel has initiated a raft of measures to manage a potential increase in traffic on Palm Jumeirah on Thursday, 31 December. Palm Jumeirah is one of the UAE’s most popular venues for New Year celebrations, and Nakheel is working closely with the Dubai Police, […]

As the spirit of the festive season takes over Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Santa has surprised 25 young guests by making their wishes come true after taking part in the destination’s successful record breaking attempt. The 8th Guinness World Record gained this season […]

Webinars should always be attention grabbing and professionals say their number one turn-off is unnecessary promotional material. Being too promotional is far worse in their minds than material that is not implementable or that does not deliver on its pledge.Aligning webinars with your objectives is excellent, but perhaps the most popular webinars begin with the […]

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, in its meeting stressed the importance of following precautionary measures outlined by health authorities in the UAE and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to protect the community from COVID-19. The meeting was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Committee’s statement […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, conducted two webinars recently to connect with potential investors and partners from Germany and to explore opportunities in the strategic sectors of healthcare and technology. In line with Dubai FDI’s engagement strategy for 2020, the webinars provided a platform for stakeholders to explore […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has welcomed the participants to Dubai International Sports Conference, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative and takes place under the theme “Football at the Top” on December 27 at Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa. Organised by […]

On your marks, get set, shop! DSF Surprises is back and all geared up to help residents and visitors treat themselves to some unbeatable retail deals across the city during the latest edition of Dubai Shopping Festival. Starting from 27 December until 27 January, a new deal will be unlocked each day at a new […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in coordination with Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority, announced the resumption of two intercity bus routes between the two Emirates as of Sunday, December 27th. The first is Route E306 where buses will start from Al Ghubaiba Bus station in Dubai and head to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated 2,367 (11kV) substations across Dubai since the beginning of 2020. This is part of DEWA’s strategy and its ongoing efforts to provide electricity and water services according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, and efficiency. “At DEWA, we work to achieve the vision and directives of […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will deliver the keynote address at Sunday’s Dubai International Sports Conference, which also features “El Don” Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeping legend Iker Casillas, and Bayern Munich hitman Robert Lewandowski. A Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative, this year’s Dubai International Sports Conference is taking place on December […]

Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group welcomed Israel Jewelers Association in an effort to start a new chapter for both the nations. Part of a strong trade mission, the delegation visit aims to acquaint IJA with Dubai’s business environment and competitive advantages and vice versa. In the presence of high-ranking members of each association, the meeting […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the inauguration of its much-anticipated residential and commercial complex, Aura, located in the heart of Jebel Ali. Mr MirwaisAzizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, Mr FarhadAzizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, and Mr Fawad Azizi, Deputy CEO of Azizi Developments, officially inaugurated Aura, a […]

Iker Casillas, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football, has confirmed his presence as a speaker for this year’s Dubai International Sports Conference, which will take place on December 27 at Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, under the theme “Football at the Top”. The Spain and Real Madrid legend, known as “Saint […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today unveiled a series of public art installations that form part of the second phase of the ‘Jumeira Project’. Created under the theme of ‘Memories of Jumeira’, the initiative features eight installations that […]

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai has responded with swift and effective health measures and economic support initiatives that protected lives and livelihoods. This has enabled the Emirate to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus and its impact on the economy, and paved the way for a quick recovery. The comprehensive preventive […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully completed over 7 million smart transactions between January and September 2020. This achievement helped reduce over 24,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. This is equal to planting over 27,000 trees over a distance equal to 52 football pitches, and achieving savings of over AED285 million. Saeed Mohammed Al […]

The upcoming weekend will be a whole lot of fun thanks to an action-packed calendar of events taking place during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). With the 26th edition of the biggest and best retail celebration in full swing, organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) have put together a great selection of events, promotions […]

The Arab region and the rest of the world are faced with a“pandemic of misinformation, fake news and hate speech” that need to be combated through the community’s collective efforts, the Prime Minister of Egypt said in his keynote address at the Arab Media Forum. The Forum held virtually today was attended remotely by His […]

In the virtual presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HE Mona Ghanem Al Marri, President of the Dubai Press Club, delivered the opening speech at the 19th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF). Organised virtually by the Dubai […]

Dubai announced today that it has commenced its COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The campaign will see the Dubai Health Authorityprovidingthe Pfizer- BioNTech vaccination, which has recently been approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration and registered by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. In the first phase of the rollout of the […]

Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authorityvisited Hatta Public Library, which is a cultural tributary surrounded by mountains and desert from all sides. Badri toured the library, which was established in 1998and is one of the eight branches of Dubai Public Libraries, containingaround 75,000 titles, including Arabic andEnglish booksfor childrenand people of […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the biggest stars of modern football, will join Bayern Munich ace Robert Lewandowski on the same platform this Sunday, both talking about their respective journeys to the top, at this year’s Dubai International Sports Conference, which is taking place under the theme “Football at the Top” at Armani Hotel in Burj […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently hosted its end-of-year roundtable where stakeholders from Dubai’s entrepreneurship ecosystem discussed plans and new initiatives to support the growth of startups in 2021. The virtual event, entitled Entrepreneurship in Dubai: The Big Picture, was joined by representatives from DIFC Fintech Hive, In5, […]

Trade enabler DP World, a global provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, and the Government of Senegal, have signed agreements for the development of a deepwater port at Ndayane, approximately 50kms from the existing port and near the Blaise Diagne international airport. The new port will further reinforce Dakar’s role as a major logistics hub and […]

ZakeerHussainpopularly known as ‘Zak Zorro’ released his latest music video ‘Jeeta Raha’ on December 20, 2020 a song dedicated to fathers as a tribute to the unconditional love and constant sacrifices they make for their children’s happiness and wellbeing. The music video seems to have struck an emotional chord with viewers and has gone viral […]

Emirates SkyCargo has notched yet another milestone by flying in COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech to the UAE for the first time for the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The vaccines were transported from Brussels on Emirates flight EK 182 on 22 December 2020, arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 22.15 local time. Watch a […]

A fresh new Turkish-Middle Eastern contemporary restaurant, CznBurak will open its doors on December 25 at the picturesque Boulevard Point in Downtown Dubai in December. Dives Holding, the owners of the CZNBurak brand, as well as stylish fastfood concept CZNBurger, chose Dubai as the first destination to launch the brand outside of Turkey, as part of their long-term […]

The Abu Dhabi School of Government, the leading government platform for developing workforce competencies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has organized the virtual graduation ceremony for its first batch of graduates from the ‘General Competencies’program. The virtual graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Nama Salmeen Alameri, Dean of the Abu Dhabi School of Government, […]

Parler was founded on 2018, a social media network that considers itself the ‘world’s town square’ and claims never to search or participate in content moderation. Almost similar to Facebook, Parler is another social media communication channel like Twitter. Just the new icons and terms of action exist. You have ‘parlays’ rather than posts. You […]

A swarm of 300 drones will lift off each night of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) for wonderful performances filled with light and sound. Taking place above The Beach opposite JBR, Bluewaters and the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, the nightly DSF Drone Light Show will run for 45 days in a row throughout the festival, […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has concluded the November edition of its Instagram Photo Contest themed ‘Time-lapse (Video)’. Five winners were announced for the competition, which received submissions under the hashtag #HIPAContest_Timelapse. The contest winners are from Saudi Arabia, Syria, Ukraine, Vietnam and Indonesia. The winner from the […]

Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take place on Friday March 5 in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The event will also offer two shorter races of 10km and 5km, and all three races will take runners into the desert […]

With Dubai enjoying perfect winter weather, now’s the ideal time to take part in a wonderful alfresco shopping experience at Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) Markets. Free to visit and featuring a range of independent vendors and homegrown makers alongside big-name brands, the markets can be found across the city from the modern Downtown Dubai to […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, has collaborated with Zoom Video Communications, Inc., a video-first unified communication platform, to host its spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations live from Downtown Dubai in a global Zoom video call. Up to 50,000 people from around the world will be invited to tune-in and usher in 2021 […]

Golf in Dubai are offering a lucky winner and their guest the opportunity to fly to Dubai and experience the world’s premier golf destination and a chance to play a round of golf at the world-class Trump International Golf Club in DAMAC Hills, as part of an exclusive competition. The Trump International Golf Club is at the […]

Smart Dubai’s network of advanced digital services and programmes played a critical role in facilitating government operations, allowing entities to provide uninterrupted e-services during the COVID-19 pandemic in the emirate. The various e-services on offer helped employees perform their day-to-day tasks with no interruptions when remote work was made mandatory. Statistics by Smart Dubai’s Messaging […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced that it will launch a series of public art installations in Jumeira to enrich the neighbourhood’s creative ambience. The project forms part of the second phase of the Jumeira Project, an […]

Emirates has received the APEX 2021 Five Star Global Official Airline RatingTM, based on feedback from passengers that was independently collected by APEX via its partnership with TripIt, and validated and certified by an external auditor to ensure that all ratings were made by genuine travellers who had flown on the airline they were reviewing. […]

Bayern Munich and Poland ace Robert Lewandowski has confirmed his participation in the Dubai International Sports Conference, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative and takes place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, on December 27 at Armani Hotel […]

Splish and splash your way down to the picturesque La Mer this winter and hit up Laguna Waterpark, Dubai’s coolest waterpark, and experience a top day out for a reduced price – #winning! With Dubai’s winter season well and truly upon us, from Sunday-Thursday for just AED 50 per person, adults and children can receive full access to […]

In case you did not know, WordPress powers nearly one-third of the world’s websites and tops the list of the three most often used site building packages in the world, followed by Joomla and Drupal. Consider these stats: 400 million people view 24 billion pages hosted by WP every month 70 million new posts and […]

Meraas Leisure and Entertainment LLC (“Meraas”), a holding company with multiple landmark projects across Dubai, today announced its intention to undertake a capital restructuring of DXB Entertainments PJSC (“DXBE” or “the Company”) together with a conditional cash offer to acquire 100% of the issued and paid up ordinary share capital of the Company. As the […]

On Sunday 13 December, representatives from Nissan and Expo 2020 Dubai gathered for the official site handover of the Nissan venue at the Mobility Pavilion at Expo 2020. Anticipated to complete by the end of June 2021,the venue will serve as a focal point throughout Expo for conversations on the future of mobility. It will […]

Best known for the number one hit single and global smash, Djadja, Aya Nakamura will be flexing her melodic muscle at one of Dubai’s most sought-after New Year’s eve events where uplifting music, upscale food and premium drinks will all come together for a memorable celebratory soirée. With packages starting from AED 1,500 per person and […]

Executive committee members of the initiative for Dubai Membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of design held a virtual meeting with the Singapore Design Council. The Dubai side was led by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Acting Director of the Executive Planning Department in Dubai Municipality, Asim Al […]

Emirates has announced that it will be operating its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on the Dubai – Sao Paulo route between 9th and 30th January 2021. The Emirates A380 will be deployed four times weekly to Sao Paulo in response to the summer season increase in demand for travel to and from Brazil. This will […]

The 105th Open Number Plates Auction held by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday AED31.55 million. Plate (R 13) was the sale topper and was exchanged for AED3.8 million, followed by plate (W 69), which was sold for AED2.42 million, and (AA 18) that brought back AED1.9 million just ahead of (O 55555), […]

Gearing up for the exciting Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) season, Al-Futtaim Malls is offering its shoppers multiple ways to win across its two malls – Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in Jebel Ail, conveniently located minutes away from Marina, Tecom and Barsha South. New & Existing members of the Festival Rewards app will […]

To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence -Dubai Airshow is set to return for its 17th edition on14-18 November 2021. One of the most successful air shows in the world, the event […]

On December 27, 2020, UAE-based adventurer Mary Christine will embark on a remarkable journey to promote ongoing fundraising efforts for eight-year-old, Karin, a Stage 1 leukemia patient in the UAE. In partnership with Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit dedicated to raising cancer awareness and garnering financial support for those who cannot afford treatment, UK-born Christine […]

Gate Avenue at DIFC, one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has launched Winter Vibes at Gate Avenue, inviting the DIFC and wider Dubai community to enjoy winter nights from the heart of the DIFC. An outdoor activation featuring weekly music, movie and comedy nights, the series of month-long events further cements the Centre’s position […]

Proving that KISS and Atlantis, The Palm never do anything by halves, the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, multi-platinum selling band is joining forces with Dubai’s leading entertainment resort this NYE to put on the biggest concert event of the year, and Dubai residents are invited to watch the extravaganza poolside. From 8pm-late, UAE […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro line from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 station, would start commercial operations on 1st January, 2021. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA said, “The initial operational phase would cover […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests to join the excitement and welcome 2021 in style on Thursday, December 31st for their New Year’s Eve Celebrations. As a great venue for families to bring in the New Year, Global Village’s offers a winning […]

After 9 months since the announcement of lockdown, a public concert will be held today, 18th December 2020 at Burj Park and one lucky Dubai-based artist Ibby VK was chosen by the organizers of Dubai Shopping Festival to perform alongside two international pop music sensations; Anne Marie and Clean Bandit. In a post posted by Ibby VK […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is providing COVID-19 testing services at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for visitors, an official said. Dr Farida Al Khaja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector, said the DHA has been providing the service for company representatives, exhibitors and exhibition-goers, and people […]

The Galleria Al Maryah Island was named as the winner of the GCC Commercial Project of Year award at this year’s MEED Awards gala ceremony, which took place on the 16th of December in Dubai. Launched in 2013, The Galleria’s Luxury Collection introduced the Abu Dhabi community to over 130 of the world’s most coveted […]

The Middle East’s largest theme park destination, Dubai Parks and Resorts, is sure to make this festive season merrier and brighter with its amazing selection of fun festive events which kick start on the 16thDecember, and run until the 9thJanuary 2021, at two of its most exciting parks, LEGOLAND® Dubai and MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. Joining in […]

World-leading stars, including two of the world’s top 10 are set to descend on Dubai for the 32nd staging of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from January 28 – 31, 2021. One of golf’s brightest young stars, Collin Morikawa, will make his tournament debut and headlines a stellar field which includes […]

Adding an element of distinguished elegance and sophistication to its Mina project, Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has commissioned a mural of seven-year-old Mina Azizi, the daughter of the developer’s Chief Executive Officer, Farhad Azizi. Mina, whose name captures the building’s essence with it also being the Arabic word […]

Emirates has taken home Airline of the Year 2020 at the Aviation Business Awards. The airline was recognised for its resilience, agility and innovation in the face of the global pandemic, often leading the industry in its initiatives to boost traveller confidence and comfort. Emirates was also hailed for its customer-centric approach, optimising the utilisation of its fleet […]

If you are still looking for the perfect spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve to kick off 2021 with a bang, then look no further! Combining delicious food with magical fireworks, spectacular shows and waterside views, Dubai Festival City Mall will be offering revelers the opportunity to celebrate in the beautiful Creekside location. Customers must […]

Dubai-based airline, flydubai announced attractive fares to select destinations from Dubai. As more destinations continue to rejoin the flydubai network, the carrier is opening a world of opportunities for its passengers to explore. The end of the year can mean reuniting with friends and loved ones. With fares starting from as little as AED 995 available for […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)hostedProfessor Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, chairman of the executive board of E. Merck KG, one of the world’s oldest and largest companies specializing in life sciences, healthcare and performance materials; to discuss collaborative efforts in research and knowledge exchange. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed […]

Art Dubai, the region’s main art fair and leading international platform to showcase local and regional talent to the world announces the full list of participating galleries for its 14th edition, taking place March 17-20, 2021. Returning with 85 galleries from 36 countries and coinciding with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations for the country’s 50th anniversary, […]

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) begins on 17 December with an action-packed opening weekend of great live music, amazing markets, and family entertainment. The opening celebrations will usher in great concerts, promotions, shows and much more taking place across the city until the grand finale on 30 January 2021. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), […]

The European Tour of golf has thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and the Council for their “unwavering belief” and credited their support for a “very special” double-header in Dubai. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World and the DP World Tour Championship, […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), represented by the Health Tourism Department, recently participated in a webinar organized by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai for travel agents and tour operators from West Africa. The virtual event was held to explore the promising opportunities in the African market, which benefits from Dubai’s advanced health tourism programs. […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has activated a destination brand identity campaign for Jumeira aimed […]

HP released its 2021 predictions on how security threats – such as human-operated ransomware, thread hijacking, unintentional insider threats, business email compromise and whaling attacks– are set to increase in the next 12 months. HP’s cybersecurity experts including – Julia Voo, Global Lead Cybersecurity and Tech Policy; Joanna Burkey, CISO; Boris Balacheff, Chief Technologist for […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama has recently opened a new facility operated by Battle Park, the leading combat gaming provider in the Middle East. Battle Park combines real-online-like gaming experiences with never-before seen gaming scenarios, for a complete action-packed adventure. Located within the development’s Recreational Park, Battle Park is situated in the heart of the […]

GymNation, the UAE’s leading gym operator, today announces the success of its partnership with inclusive sports community NPO, Heroes of Hope. The partnership was setup at the start of November 2020, to reaffirm GymNations focus on supporting UAE communities,by providing People of Determination the opportunity to excel through employment and access to fitness. The partnership […]

Dubai has yet again captured the attention of the golfing world with high profile competitions like the DP World Tour Championship and ‘Race to Dubai’, the European Tour’s season ending finales. Golf’s very best players and rising stars convened in Dubai for one of the game’s most prestigious prizes. As Official Airline of the event, […]

Time Out Market Dubai is set to offer Dubai foodies an incredible taste of the city’s most loved local restaurants and cultural entertainment when it opens its doors at Souk Al Bahar, in Downtown Dubai early next year. The new culinary hotspot is set to feature 17 local restaurants. Today, a further five foodie favourites […]

The Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), in collaboration with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE),will begin the 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a unique3 category“Shop, Spin & Win” cash promotion from December 17 until January 30.Shoppers at participating malls will get a chance to win cash prizes during the weekly raffle […]

Following an indulgent festive season and overdoing it with the Christmas and NYE food, the guilt starts to kick in and it’s natural to feel that a change in our eating habits is in order to kick-start the new year on a healthy note. That being said, we all know that extreme diets don’t last […]

Under the theme ‘Women in Retail & Luxury Forum’, the Dubai Business Women Council, DBWC, recently concluded its first virtual forum for 2020 amid remarkable participation of high-profile speakers representing the most eminent local and global companies of the retail industry. Organized by the DBWC in partnership with A&E Magazine, the event touched on the […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, represented by the Public Libraries Department, is progressing with its preparations to launch its 2020 winter camp, taking place in the mornings during the first-semester vacation from 20 to31 December. The camp will be held virtually in line with the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Dubai Culture invites 6- to 12-year-olds […]

An array of activations and activities will be held in Dubai to celebrate the 49th National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which falls on 16 December, reflecting the strong and fraternal relations between the UAE and Bahrain and the peoples of both countries. The celebrations on the occasion of Bahrain National Day will provide […]

The notable rise in SME businesses in Dubai has become quite evident in the past few years, mainly due to Dubai’s government strategy of supporting this sector as main life line for its economy. This become more palpable in 2020 with the Covid-19 impact on all big size businesses, prompting an increase in new smaller […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, met FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday in the presence of His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council, at the start of the world football chief’s two-day official visit to the UAE. The meeting, held at Dubai […]

Emirates has announced it will resume daily flights to Istanbul from 21 December*. In tandem with the gradual return of travel confidence and demand, Emirates continues to rebuild its network while offering customers a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Strict health and hygiene measures have been implemented across all of Emirates’ touchpoints, even as the […]

Smart Dubai has announced the launched of its latest platform titled ‘Partners Portal.’ Available on the Smart Dubai website, the new tool offers Smart Dubai’s partners in both the government and private sectors a single platform to seamlessly access more than 80 of its services. The Portal allows users to access all of the Smart […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry, has announced its ‘NON-STOP WINNING’ jewellery campaign held in association with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) for the 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The great raffle will see customers enjoy golden retail moments from 17th December, with shoppers in the ‘City […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with Hotdesk to help DED Trader License holders find and book flexible office spaces on the go by the hour, day or month in Dubai using Hotdesk App or through the website www.hotdesk-app.com. This partnership comes within the framework of strengthening joint cooperation […]

Heritage Village, an icon that glows in the evenings of the “Coolest winter in the world”. Throughout the duration of the Global Village season, Heritage Village welcomes its visitors. Organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) for the seventh year,the Heritage Village situated at Dubai’s Global Village, throbs in the heart of pavilions […]

The Global Power City Index 2020, issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies – “Mori Memorial ”Foundation, Japan, Dubai’s position as an advanced global cultural centre by being ranked first in the region and sixth globally in cultural interaction, which measures the performance of cities in terms of Trendsetting Potential, Tourism Resources, Cultural facilities, availability […]

International singing sensation Anne-Marie, pop band Clean Bandit DJ Set and vocalist Yasmin Green will thrill music fans with an evening of global hits on the second day of the Dubai Shopping Festival’s opening celebration weekend. Global chart-topper Anne-Marie will headline the event, which will also feature a DJ set by Clean Bandit with vocalist […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to adopt the latest technologies to deliver the highest level of safety and value for airline customers and help them provide travellers with confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire journey. In partnership with Uveya, a Switzerland-based technology company, dnata has successfully conducted a […]

The festive season is certainly in full swing and it couldn’t have come soon enough! Whether you’re staying home for the holidays, or if you’re lucky enough to travel abroad, you need to get the most important factor of the festive season sorted. No, not gifting presents or spending time with your family, the next […]

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced that it has delivered the first of 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to American Airlines as part of the Purchase and Leaseback agreement signed with American in the third quarter of this year. Delivery of the remaining aircraft is expected to be completed in the coming months. […]

The online edition of Dubai International Content Market- DICM, was successfully concluded last week. The two-day event was extended for a third day, upon attendees’ request. The virtual event witnessed great participation from content sellers, content buyers, producers, directors, and content distributors from around the world, including A+E Networks from the UK, Baby Clay from […]

Following the announcement of the UAE’s Domestic Tourism Strategy and Unified Tourism Identity by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, a joint meeting was held to discuss the future of domestic tourism in the UAE, organised by the UAE Government Media Office. The meeting was […]

Matthew Fitzpatrick secured a second season-ending DP World Tour Championship and Lee Westwood won the European Tour’s Race to Dubai for a third time on a dramatic final day over the Earth course. Fitzpatrick, who won the event in 2016, started the day level with compatriot Laurie Canter and American Patrick Reed but quickly separated […]

“Vintage Vloggers” is a unique initiative launched by DesiréeVlekken the founder of 4get-me-not, a social enterprise that focuses on seniors (60yrs+) as part of its mission to address Alzheimer’s disease. The concept of “Vintage Vloggers” came about when Desirée found it difficult to find suitable restaurants and café’sserving senior citizens; as their requirements include accessibility, […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a series of improvements at seven locations along Sheikh Zayed Road to ease traffic congestion and increase the flow of traffic. “These improvements are part of RTA’s new vision, aimed at being ‘The world leader in seamless and sustainable mobility’ through considerably cutting tailbacks along this […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pipeline Business Growth Services (Pipeline), a Dubai-based company specialised in the development of entrepreneurship services, to jointly support and promote SME growth and sustainability. The MoU was signed by Saeed […]

H. E Humaid Ben Salem chaired the meeting which had the full attendance of the Board Members. The Chairman set the scene by outlining that the members of the ICC, the World Business Organisation had faced an unprecedented challenging period for trade and investment across the globe in the current year 2020. He reminded the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a series of improvements at seven locations across Sheikh Zayed Road to ease traffic congestions and increase vehicular flow on the road. “These improvements are part of RTA’s new vision aimed at being ‘The world leader in seamless & sustainable mobility’ through considerably cutting tailbacks along […]

Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain on 15 December, one day ahead of the country’s 49th National Day celebrations. The deployment is in response to high passenger demand during the National Day holidays in the Kingdom. On 15 December, the Emirates A380 service will operate as EK 839 and EK 840, […]

Dubai Investments has signed a contract with Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, to open a newstore in Mirdif Hills–the first freehold, mixed-use gated community at Mirdif. The new outlet will be nestled within Mirdif Avenue – the commercial cluster within Mirdif Hills. Present at the signing ceremony were Obaid […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests to join the fun of the festive season, and celebrate the Wonder of Winter. The month-long celebrations make Global Village the perfect place to enjoy the fantastic weather for the holidays. As people around the world […]

The European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship is set for a thrilling final round battle with Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed, former champion Matt Fitzpatrick and fellow countryman Laurie Canter leading the way. Reed, who is looking to become the first American to win the Race to Dubai, showed his superb short game […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has broken the 6th of 25 Guinness World Record™ titles they are attempting as part of the 25th season celebrations. The largest admission ticket of all-time is an impressive 1.1 square meter. Limited edition, souvenir replicas of the ticket, […]

Pegasus Automotive Group, the exclusive dealer for Aston Martin in the UAE, has revealed the debut of the new Aston Martin DBX, the first ever SUV model of the British independent manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers, at its showroom located in Downtown Dubai. The DBX, which has been dubbed as an important […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an international excellence forum bringing together prominent experts and specialists in energy, water, and human resources. This is part of DEWA’s strategy to promote excellence among its staff and employees of other government organisations and stakeholders. Many officials from the UAE and abroad took part in the forum. […]

Patrick Reed will take a two stroke lead into the weekend after a best-of-the-day eight under par 64 in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Reed, who is looking to become the first American to win the Race to Dubai, sits on 10 under par for the tournament, […]

Gulf Capital and MEED-GlobalData have awarded the winners of the 9th Gulf Capital SME Awards at a ceremony hosted at Address Downtown, Dubai. 16 unique small and medium sized businesses were celebrated for their contribution to today’s challenging regional economy, while a further 7 businesses were highly commended across categories including Startup Business of the […]

A back nine of 32 propelled Victor Perez to an opening five under par 67 and a one shot lead after the first day of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, English past champion Matthew Fitzpatrick and South Africa’s Erik Van Rooyen all posted four under par 68s to sit in second […]

Music superstars Hussain Al Jassmi and Tamer Hosny will headline the first evening of Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) super two-day opening weekend celebration. The singing sensations, two of the biggest names in the Arabic music world, will perform on 17 December as part of an incredible double bill of live music for the start of […]

The Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), the multi-sensory, multi-media immersive exhibition permanently housed at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, is enhancing its regular offering with two weekly live music nights and a fabulous festive offer for families. On Monday and Wednesday nights, from 8PM to 11PM, customers at Dubai’s biggest digital art space will be able to […]

Domus Group, an international leading exhibition specialist, has opened today (Thursday, December 10, 2020) the 2020 edition of Dubai International Heritage Sports Exhibition & Conference (DIHSEC) in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council (DSC)at the Hamdan Sports Complex. H.E. Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of DSC,led the opening ceremony of this one-of-a-kind event specialized event for […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has inked a multimillion Dirham partnership with one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of faucets &bathroom accessories, Kludi GmbH & Co. KG  &  KLUDI RAK LLC, for the supply of exquisite bathroom fittings at Riviera & Creek Views. Headquartered in Germany, Kludi GmbH & Co. KG, […]

Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s 800-room joint venture with Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts, is now open at Deira Islands, adding a new dimension to Dubai’s hospitality offering as the emirate’s first 4-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront resort. Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s first hospitality joint venture and the first attraction to open at Deira Islands, was inaugurated by Nakheel […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDGE), the technology arm of the Smart Dubai initiative, has announced the launch of a new paperless property rental platform to automate business processes between four connected UAE entities. The announcement was made at the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2020. Through collaboration […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Second Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today opened the new six-story building of PwC Middle East, a member of the world’s leading professional services firm, located at Emaar Square […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama is set to ring in the New Year with a stunning fireworks display and an array of impressive entertainment, perfect for families looking to celebrate this New Year’s eve in style. From dazzling performers to live entertainment, there will be plenty to keep adults and children entertained and enchanted as […]

Major players have touched down in Dubai as an elite field will close out the 2020 European Tour season at the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates, where a Race to Dubai winner will be crowned on Sunday afternoon. 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed is in pole position in the Rankings and a […]

CAFU has revealed its latest user figures as it crosses its two millionth fuel fill-up,pointing to a staggering increase in the number of residents opting for contactless on-demand car services over driving to or waiting in line at a petrol station. The pioneering Dubai-born company blazed a trail in 2018 with a first-of-its-kind proposition in […]

ADV+, a lifestyle membership at an affordable price, gives its members access to premium gyms, beach clubs, sports clubs, fitness classes, and spas across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Members can choose any three clubs and enjoy unlimited visits by paying only for the clubs they need. With options for solo members, single parents, and families; […]

Sports lovers in the UAE are in for a treat this week with 22 events, both international and local, taking place in Dubai under the aegis of Dubai Sports Council in different parts of the Emirate, including the climax of European Tour’s Race to Dubai, the DP World Tour Championship, and the Dubai International Heritage […]

Finland at Expo 2020 Dubai announced the winners of Santa’s Sustainable Competition, the Finnish Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion’s first, live virtual event. Aimed at promoting circular economy values among young people, students were invited to submit letters and videos to Santa Claus outlining their sustainable wishes for the future. Six UAE schools were named winners of […]

Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million dollar global campaign to promote Destination Dubai, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers with extra value. Emirates’ multi-channel advertising campaign, which showcases Dubai’s diverse attractions to […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Mohammed Salah are among the four confirmed finalists for the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards scheduled for December 27 here. For the first time in more than ten years, the finalists were completely chosen by the fans. Soccer fans from around the world voted for their favorite international […]

Dubai Economy has announced the launch of the Unified Payments Network (UPN), an inclusive platform that will bring together all payment service providers, and unbanked as well as underbanked merchants, to facilitate cashless transactions. Launched at the Gitex Technology Week currently under way in Dubai, the platform is a subsidiary of the flagship ‘EngageDXB’ initiative […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah are among the confirmed finalists for the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards taking place later this month on 27 December 2020. For the first time in over 10 years, the finalists have been entirely chosen by the fans. Soccer supporters from all over the world have […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that Ebury, a leading global FinTech backed by Santander Bank offering cross-border financial services and risk management, has been granted a Financial Services licence to carry out the regulated activity of providing Money Services from […]

Dubai Sports Council received current Italy national football team manager Roberto Mancini at its headquarters yesterday, and presented the former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss with a copy of “My Story“, the anecdotal memoir of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. […]

Emirates is getting into the festive spirit. Every year the airline ends the year with extra trimmings for the holiday season and this year is no different. Travellers can look forward to special touches both on board and on the ground from today until 31 December to make travels extra sweet as they reunite with family and […]

Lee Wellness, UAE’s first professional energy healing and meditation centre providing holistic and wellness servicesis now officially open in Dubai. The newly opened facility conveniently located in Barsha Heights offers services for individuals and corporate clients through private and group sessions as well as specially organised events that are based on ancient techniques proven through […]

ENOC Group, a Strategic Partner of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), is celebrating the region’s largest shopping and entertainment festival – the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2020 – for the 26th consecutive year. Starting from 17 December 2020 to 30 January 2021, ENOC is offering customers and visitors a chance to win a Nissan Car […]

ABiQ Business Intelligence (ABiQ) signed an MoU with Global Islamic Financial Services Firm (GIFS) based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Turkey who provide financing and investment for infrastructure projects, government projects and private equity deals. Under this agreement, ABiQ will leverage its extensive database to assist Global Islamic Financial Services Firm to identify investment […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the first phase of their Uptown Dubai district, Uptown Tower, has reached 153m, with over 32 floors completed. Uptown Tower will stand at 340m once completed, and will feature 188 luxury hotel rooms and […]

Fresh off last week’s victory on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Antoine Rozner is looking to sign off on 2020 with victory on the Earth course at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. The Frenchman is riding a hot hand having won with a 25 under par total on Saturday and is […]

Emirates is expecting more than 200,000 passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport during the Christmas holiday period as UAE residents and citizens head home or abroad, according to the airline’s latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline will be on Friday 11 December, although high passenger traffic is expected to […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has welcomed Silicon Valley’s Diamond Foundry as the latest member to join its growing community of laboratory-grown diamond, LGD, companies. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Almas Tower on Wednesday, 25th November, 2020. […]

It’s that time of year again, when the city discovers the extraordinary as part of a celebration of fun, festivities, retail promotions, family entertainment, live concerts and much, much more – the return of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)! The annual celebration of the city’s world-class retail and tourism offerings has been refreshed by organisers […]

The festive season is fast approaching, and Weslodge Saloon is serving up a range of Christmassy culinary experiences bringing together North American flavours, great music and a seasonal ambience all under one roof. Whether it’s a turkey dinner with all the trimmings delivered to the door or an unforgettable night of live music and food […]

The Dubai International Content Market- DICM was successfully launched today with the attendance of content buyers and sellers from over 35 countries. The field of content witnessed great demand this year, which indicates its importance and the key role it plays in the development of the Media sector in general, and the field of Content […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) cooperated with the Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital to present a creative environment for sick children as part of the ‘Art in Hospitals’ project, through which the Authority aims to inspire children and integrate art into their medical journey atthe hospital. This initiative comes as part of the […]

Foodiesrejoice as Good Burger announce its catering service, dedicated to serving a lip-smacking selection of patties, perfect for a big birthday bash, anniversary or even corporate events with live kiosk included.From premium beef burgers, dripping with cheese and lathered with sauces, to a specialty veggie burger loaded with toppings, Good Burger has you covered for […]

In true adventurous fashion, Billionaire invites you to elevate your Wednesday nights with a brand-new special entertainment line-up. Duo Destiny, the incredible acrobatic hand-balancing male & female duo act who have garnered fanfare after showcasing their incredible abilities on ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage and winning ‘Poland’s Got Talent’ will be taking to the stage every […]

KIKLABB, the Dubai Government owned licensing and workspaces hub has announced its first internship programme which has been designed to foster and develop young talent in the region. The SEEDLABB internship programme coincides with the reopening of KIKLABB’s workspaces space which was closed as part of the precautionary measures implemented in response to COVID-19. The […]

The field for the DP World Tour Championship – the final Rolex Series event of the season – is set after two days of high drama in the penultimate week of the 2020 European Tour season which saw tournaments take place in Dubai and South Africa. France’s Antoine Rozner punched his ticket to the season-ending […]

Emirates has welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel. Emirates is scheduled to receive two more A380 aircraft later this month, one of […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation has today announced a new partnership with Jane Goodall’s Institute, to promote creative writing, engaging with literature and foster a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals in children. Through the partnership, Jane Goodall’s Institute’s Roots & Shoots programme will be twinned with the Voices of Future Generations initiative, a creative […]

Evergreen content is ‘Search-Optimized’ content that stays relevant in the long run. Unlike news articles and posts on trending topics, evergreen posts provide value to the readers a long time after the post was originally published. Evergreen posts don’t just tend to rank higher on Google, but they also attract a high number of backlinks. Evergreen […]

Crown Prince of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Featuring the participation of over 1,200 innovative tech enterprises, startups and government entities from more than 60 countries, over 200 of the most active investors and VCs […]

Dubai has emerged as a leading example of a city that is getting tourism back on track following its successful and gradual reopening of its borders and economy, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Trust in Tourism 4.0: How Dubai Adapted to Welcome […]

With exactly 300 days to go until the UAE welcomes the world to Expo 2020, Swatch, the event’s official timing provider, has kicked off the final leg of the journey to the next World Expo with the launch of a countdown clock at the Dubai Frame. At a virtual event held on Saturday, Swatch introduced […]

Your furry friend deserves proper care and nurture. The first step is maintaining their hygiene at the highest level! Introducing Rory’s Apawthecary, the new natural dog care brand offering organic and ethical dog care products for the lifestyle conscious pet owner, born right here in the UAE.  Pet care with a purpose, Rory’s Apawthecary was […]

El Talento Football Academy have leapfrogged La Liga HPC and grabbed pole position in the Under-18 division following another emphatic win in Week 3 of the Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship. Based in Dubai Silicon Oasis Park, El Talento have also moved to the top in Group 2 of the Under-16 division with a […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy announced that more than 500 businesses in Dubai have benefited from its partnership programme with Zoho, as registered companies can now run their sales, support, finance, IT, and other business functions using the Zoho One suite of apps. Dubai Economy and Zoho signed an MoU […]

The recent amendments to the Commercial Companies Law in the UAE will have far-reaching impact on the flow and quality of foreign and domestic investments as well as overall economic growth of the country, stated His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of […]

Fans of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature are in line for twice the festival fun and two years of benefits when they renew their Foundation Friends memberships this year. Foundation Friends get access to priority booking and festival ticket discounts, in addition to other benefits. “Our Foundation Friends mean the world to us, and […]

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, today announced that it has flagged off the annual Beat Diabetes initiative virtually.  In the absence of the physical Beat Diabetes Walk that takes place every year, Landmark Group’s Beat Diabetes initiative in 2020 runs online via the ‘Take the Pledge’ campaign that aims to continue raising awareness about the condition and inspiring the public to lead a healthier lifestyle.   As part […]

The 21st Fazza Championship for Youlah kicked off on Friday at the Meydan Fort of the Global Village’s Heritage Village with participants competing not just in the traditional rifle performance but also in other heritage competition, including horse and camel riding, shooting, and traditional poetry. A total of 16 qualifiers coming from various parts of […]

Antoine Rozner secured his maiden European Tour title at the Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World after posting a superb eight under par 64 on a thrilling final day at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Rozner started the day four shots behind leader Andy Sullivan but reeled him in on the back nine having picked […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, hosted excited guests over the long weekend as extraordinary celebrations took place across the park to mark the 49th National Day. As one of the biggest occasions in the Emirati calendar, guests arrived at Global Village with high expectations […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its internal voluntary programme, iVolunteer, on its smart app and website in conjunction with International Volunteer Day. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to increase and promote voluntarism amongst staff and in Dubai. The advanced digital system of iVolunteer enables DEWA’s staff to learn about initiatives, programmes […]

Andy Sullivan continued to attack the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates as he carded a second round six under par 66 to get to 17 under par and take a three-stroke lead into the weekend at the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World. “Trying to follow a 61, the key is […]

With the European Tour beginning its Dubai double-header of world-class golf at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dr Andrew Murray, the Tour’s Chief Medical Officer, is encouraging more people to hit the golf course to boost their wellbeing in an environment where it is easy to maintain social distancing. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP […]

Up sticks to Dubai for the winter with an affordable remote working package that blends contemporary city living with innovative work spaces and exclusive access to one of Dubai’s finest private beaches.  The new Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts Discover Remote Work Package is designed to bring new perspective to the home office while opening up a world of possibilities […]

Dubai International, DXB, added a new member to its airline family with the arrival of Israeli carrier Israir’s inaugural flight from Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Flight 6H 663, which departed Tel Aviv-Yafo at 10.00 am local time arrived at DXB at 5:10 pm UAE time on Tuesday with 166 passengers on board, made Israir the […]

Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) officially concluded its most ambitious and inspiring edition to date with more than 1,500,000 participants rising to the 30×30 Challenge. First launched in 2017 by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the 2020 edition motivated and engaged […]

England’s Andy Sullivan rode a hot putter to a course-record 11 under par 61 to open up a two stroke lead after day one of the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World. Sullivan, who won the English Championship in August, went out in 30 and came home in 31 on a day […]

Being the top record-breaking nation in the MENA region by a large margin did not stop the UAE from hunting for more. On the contrary, it proved to increase the appetite for more with 5 different Guinness World Records attempts happening during the same week as the 49th UAE National Day. The global authority on […]

As leading UAE National amateur Ahmad Skaik got the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World underway earlier this morning by hitting the first tee shot, Emirates Golf Federation Vice Chairman Adel Zarouni was on hand to celebrate the occasion as they look ahead to hosting the prestigious 2023 World Amateur Team Championships […]

Mawaheb from Beautiful People, a non-profit art studio for people of determination 16 and above, is proud to reveal the launch of its group exhibition that will bring together many of its artists who would be collectively presenting their solo exhibitions under one umbrella. The exhibition will take place at The Workshop Dubai from 30 […]

On the occasion of the 49th UAE National Day, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is celebrating the event by releasing a special campaign video honoring the nation’s fondest memories over the past 49 years and looking ahead to the coming 50 years. The short film is a unique testament to UAE National Day, […]

Just as the UAE celebrates its 49th National Day, flags in all shapes and sizes were waved to mark the occasion across six continents by Emirates ground operations employees. Emirates airport operations employees at the hub also joined in the celebrations, holding their flags and making a formation in the number ‘49’ in front of an aircraft […]

Downtown Dubai will see an incredible gathering of local musical talent on 8th December 2020 to support Beirut. DXB4BEY, a one day music festival, will be live streamed from Dubai Opera on more than 50 Facebook pages including MTV Lebanon, Virgin Megastores and popular media outlets such as Lovin’ Dubai, What’s On and will be […]

As part of the celebrations of the UAE’s 49th National Day, a group of 11 camel riders from seven countries participated in the 7th edition of Camel Trek organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC). The annual desert journey kicked off from Liwa’s Empty Quarter in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi on […]

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Best Commercial Bank” award and “Best Digital Transformation” award at the MEA Finance 2020 Awards. The award was received by Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Dubai, along with Abdul Rahim Al Nimer, General Manager […]