This Eid, the beautiful coastal property that is Nikki Beach becomes a staycation playground for the elite-crowd looking for the ultimate in laid-back luxury. The no-flight required playcation (see what we did there?) is absolutely fitting considering Nikki Beach’s philosophy of celebrating life – from a stroll on the beach, a refreshing dip in the […]

The founder of 4get-me-not DesiréeVlekken recently launched “Chocoholics” a grief support group, with a purpose to provide seniors and caregivers who are living with grief, a safe environment to share, connect and heal. The group plans to meet monthly, over a hot cup of chocolate and share their personal journeys. Desirée Vlekken – founder of 4get-me-not says“I […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has moved within touching distance of breaking 25 Guinness World Records™ in honour of the Silver Jubilee anniversary. The park is now two attempts away from this vision becoming a reality, having claimed a 23rd title this past Tuesday, […]

Meet Laura Everest – The Epitome Of Resilience I was fortunate to connect with Laura on Zoom. I have to admit, what followed was one of the most inspiring conversations I have ever had. Her story is truly amazing. Having spent more than 30 years successfully leading, training and elevating leaders and large teams (more […]

With its commitment to providing innovative and diverse content for its multicultural community of listeners in the UAE and beyond, Pulse 95 Radio, an affiliate of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, has crafted a wonderful mix of inspiring and educational programming including a daily competition to mark Ramadan this year. More than 100 brand new and carefully […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has launched the Emirati Visa Signature Debit Card, tailored with exclusive privileges and offers to meet the tastes and preferences of UAE national customers. The Emirati Visa Signature Debit Card has been designed in collaboration with Visa, the world’s […]

Curtains will come down on the eighth season of Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament after 16 nights of action with the 5km NAS Run on Thursday night. This year’s NAS Sports Tournament kicked off on April 14 with the NAS Padel Championship, which saw unprecedented participation at the local level and, for the first time, featured […]

Creating eye-catching web content will seem like an uphill battle, particularly since you’re not a natural wordsmith. The good news is that you don’t need to be a skilled writer to build effective web material. The elements that all excellent web content has in common are mentioned below. It won’t happen quickly and easily for […]

Dubai Central Clearing & Depository Holding (DCCD), a subsidiary of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today announced that both Dubai Clear (LLC) and Dubai CSD (LLC) have successfully registered a robust performance during the first year of operations since both companies’ official launch on 28 April 2020, driving business excellence and advancement of post-trade services in […]

Manchester-headquartered payments fintech, Total Processing, has opened its first office outside of Europe, expanding internationally with a new base in Dubai. Located at the heart of the city’s business district at One Central Dubai, the new office will allow the firm to strengthen its strategic partnerships with key clients based within the MENA region, enabling […]

The Health Tourism Department of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) successfully organized the first group meeting for members of Dubai Health Experience (DXH). The meeting, which was held virtually and discussed various initiatives and efforts to continue enhancing Dubai’s position as a premier health tourism destination. Mohamed Al Mheiri, Director, Dubai Health Tourism Department, DHA, […]

Spending precious moments with family and making unforgettable memories with friends is part of what makes Ramadan in Dubai such a great time of year. With the Holy Month falling in spring, residents and visitors can enjoy cool evenings and balmy days as they explore the huge selection of fun games, promotions, food, decorations and […]

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), organised a virtual workshop for national tourism companies to highlight its efforts in preparing Emiratis to play a vital role in the sector. The workshop, which was hosted under the Medyafprogramme, DCT’s industry nationalisation initiative, also provided participants […]

As part of its efforts to enhance awareness on the importance of cultural industries in supplementing the creative economy and the role of the literary sector in this field, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)is organising a virtual dialogue session titled ‘Literature and the Creative Economy,’ inviting community members, both citizens and residents, to […]

Participants from the UAE, Bahrain, India, the UK and numerous locations in Europe and North America, including Canada and Hawaii are set to take part in an online conversation on the role of community on May 6. The Edgewalker Café is jointly hosted by Dubai-based Sharad Agarwal, founder of ONLYwebinars.com with Dr Judi Neal, the […]

Few SEO techniques have advanced as much as connection building in the complex digital marketing discipline of search engine optimization. What once was a spam-filled disaster of link pyramids, spinning material, automated junk mail articles, as well as other stunts has significantly altered, and lead generation becomes more sophisticated and performance over the last century. […]

To offer an enhanced visa application experience with an automated and seamless process, the Turkish Consulate General in Dubai, Gateway Management and VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, officially inaugurated its newly renovated Turkey Visa Application Centre on 25 April 2021 at the Wafi […]

Blogging is an effective platform for businesses online, possibly in combination with social networking sites. Many small companies are still scared to start a blog for their company, but they are losing out on a huge opportunity. Small business owners don’t blog for a variety of reasons: It necessitates a significant investment in time and […]

Two Dubai-based businessmen will attempt to traverse 18 signature holes at 18 different UAE golf clubs on a single day as part of the first-ever 18 on Eighteen, a unique nationwide golf challenge designed to raise money and awareness for families affected by cancer. Simon Mellor, the Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, whose […]

Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have begun to implement full digital verification of COVID-19 medical records connected to testing and vaccination for travellers based in the UAE. Emirates customers who have undertaken a PCR test in Dubai can choose to check-in without presenting their physical COVID-19 PCR test report. Moreover, customers who have […]

You’ve arrived at the right place if you’ve ever questioned how to create a webinar that people would want to watch. In marketing, the webinar is both the latest and upcoming big thing. It allows you and your audiences to communicate and engage in real-time. It’s a handy tool for presenting facts and teaching your […]

Emirates is offering travellers from the UAE the chance to book their long-awaited Eid break to popular resort hotspots or make up for lost family time by reconnecting with loved ones. UAE travelers can also plan early and book their summer holiday with Emirates’ special fares starting from AED 1,525. Emirates Economy Class and Business […]

A record number of real estate sales transactions over 16 months was reported in March 2021, with 4,643 transactions worth AED 10.93 billion, as well as a growth of 23 percent in terms of transaction numbers and 47 percent in terms of value, compared to February, according to the 13th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official […]

The Central Bank of the UAE expects robust GDP growth in 2021, as the government is continuing its efforts to diversify the economy, boost spending on infrastructure and encourage private investment, as a gauge for growth and private sector employment. The UAE government has received Aa2 rating in creditworthiness with a stable outlook for the […]

After an incredible Dubai Food Festival 2021 which ran from the 25 March – 17 April, the curtain has come down on the eighth edition of the annual city-wide celebration of food.  The festival highlights Dubai’s burgeoning food scene with a jam-packed 24-day programme of experiences and dining concepts that showcased why Dubai deserves its […]

Today morning, I had the chance to catch up with Monica on Zoom. She likes to call herself a ‘Dubai kid” having grown up and done her schooling in this city, we all love to call home. After completing her high school in Dubai, Monica went to the US for higher studies and graduated from […]

After sunset during Ramadan, many of us enjoy a few indulgent treats with family and friends, so why not grab one of the new exciting House of Pops flavours this Holy Month? This Ramadan, you can surprise your loved ones with a healthier and delicious treat. New to the market and exclusively available via House […]

Farah Al Marri enjoyed the fruits of her labour on Friday night as her rigorous training routine of past weeks helped her cruise to victory in the Amateur Emirati Women’s race of the Nad Al Sheba Sport’s Tournament’s 75km Cycling Championship. Dubai Police’s Mukhabbat Umutzhanova bagged the honours in the Open Category for Women race […]

As part of its continuous efforts to enhance residents’ health and wellbeing, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One has launched a free Wellness Programme offering a series of revitalising activities for the body and mind. Every Friday and Saturday, residents can take part in fitness classes ranging from relaxing sessions to full-body workouts, […]

We are taught from an early age to be respectful, listen, say please and thank you, and appreciate others independently of their economic factors. Successful participation on Social Networks will easily turn out to be highly profitable in today’s period, as Social Media is omnipresent. Companies can easily multiply their gains through Social Channels, from […]

The COVID-19 crisis has been a pivotal point of our time, the Black Swan occurrence that occurs once in a generation and transforms the entire trajectory for humankind. The universe is now forever split into pre and post COVID-19 narratives. It is likely to alter the lives of millions of people, perform our activities, and […]

HasnaeTaleb: An Entrepreneur With Pizzaz Let us start from the very beginning. At the tender age of 17, Hasnae participated in an international competition and was fortunate to be selected from Morocco to attend the NASA camp. Thereafter she managed to get a scholarship to continue her studies in the US. By the time she […]

Tomorrow (Saturday), Dubai will host a one-of-a-kind charity art auction to raise funds for the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to provide food aid for disadvantaged individuals and families in 30 countries during the Holy month of Ramadan. Organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in cooperation with Maupy Auction, the […]

Al Rostamani Group has donated AED10 million to the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to provide food parcels for disadvantaged individuals and families across 30 countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Group’s donation will help provide 10 million meals as food distribution has already begun in several countries as part of the […]

Several international trade shows and conferences set to be held in Dubai in summer Latest meetings of Dubai Tourism’s Business Events and Exhibitions Committees held virtually Meetings review pace of recovery in business events sector since restarting in September 2020  Government of Dubai Media Office:  Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted the […]

Emirates has announced it will resume four weekly services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from 2nd July 2021, re-opening connectivity and boosting trade and tourism while providing customers worldwide with more connectivity, convenience and choice. The BCN-MEX route will be operated with a two-class Emirates Boeing 777-200LR which offers 38 Business Class seats […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE,has become the first developer in the country to register an Israeli property purchase.The developerhas received interest fromthousands of Israeli nationals since the signing of the historic Abraham Accord, with this DLD registration being thevery first official one. Talking about the historically significant happening, Mr Farhad Azizi, […]

DP World Limited handled 18.9 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first quarter of 2021, with gross container volumes increasing by 10.2% year-on-year on a reported basis and up 9.6% on a like-for-like basis. The first quarter witnessed a strong start to the year and all three […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues to celebrate Ramadan with guests every evening as the Silver Jubilee Season nears its May 2nd conclusion. The Ramadan Nights program is taking place across the park from 6 pm until 2 am to accommodate Iftar and Suhoor, […]

The bounce rate is the number of visitors who come to your website and leave before visiting any other pages. A higher bounce rate means that you were unsuccessful in persuading the consumer to stay and respond to your call to action. A visitor can exit your site by pressing on a connection to another […]

Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), affirmed that the UAE is an incubator for innovation and creativity, both of which are an indispensable necessity in achieving distinction and excellence as well as in ensuring comprehensive and sustainable development in the country. She said: “The wise leadership in the UAE realised […]

The best part of my job is that I get to meet a lot of interesting people from across the world and hear their inspiring stories. Yesterday, I caught up with the affable, enthusiastic, and full of beans, Maryia Oayda on a Zoom call. Maryia has a Cinderella-like story. Born and studied in Belarus, she […]

For all online companies, lead generation is a must. It’s also essential to have a good mechanism in place for turning leads into customers. Most enterprises, on the other hand, fail to generate enough leads in the first place. And if you run a non-profit, you need to generate leads. It will assist you in […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, is inspiring joy and creating memorable moments for guests this Ramadan with an incredible offer. Priced at just AED 275, the Ramadan Pass offers guests unlimited access to the park’s 27 thrilling rides and attractions throughout the Holy Month. This value-packed offer valid from […]

Following the launch of the Courts of Space initiative in February 2021, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF)today announced the formation of an international Working Group. Consisting of public and private sector bodies and experts, the Working Group will be tasked with exploring space-related legal innovations and providing […]

A new mosque that can accommodate more than 400 worshippers is now open at Jumeirah Park, master developer Nakheel announced today. The mosque, at Jumeirah Park District 9 (Al Thanyah Fifth), has a dedicated area for ladies and is the first of six planned for the community. Located on the southern side of Jumeirah Park, […]

Supporting the spirit of togetherness and community that Ramadan represents, DAMAC Properties is set to host its first-ever Ramadan Sports Festival, from 18 April – 7 May 2021 at its AKOYA community. The three-week long festival will feature various sports competitions, including aduathlon and marathon in coordination with Hopasports, as well as a football and […]

Thanks to its global reputation as a foodie’s dream destination, Dubai’s thriving gastronomy scene has attracted the hospitality trade’s most entrepreneurial visionaries who have created a raft of unique restaurants, cafés and dining ventures. So many exciting and innovative concepts have been born and bred right here in the city, as an array of local, […]

When salespeople use social media to identify and connect with potential customers, this is known as social selling. Salespeople use social media to add value to customers by addressing open-ended questions, reacting to feedback, and content aggregation at all stages of the purchase decision, from recognition to evaluation to purchase. The new sales model, also […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed that the recently launched Etihad Baggage Claim Challenge has been welcomed with a positive reception by enthusiastic guests. The park partnered with Etihad Airways to provide guests with a unique opportunity to travel the world. Since its […]

Marsa has been in UAE for 20 years in the last 30 years. She knows the local industry well and the digital landscape even better. Marsa hails from Finland where she started her Brand and Communications agency almost 36 years ago. She subsequently set up an operation in Abu Dhabi and then moved to Dubai. […]

Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the first dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) regions, has announced the launch of 470,000 sq-ft of new facilities as part of its first stage in line with its planned schedule. Dubai CommerCity is situated in the Umm Ramool area in Dubai, and is […]

“Our heritage must be preserved since it is our origin and roots, and we must hold on to our origins and our deep roots.” These are the wise words of the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,which are reflective of a country proud of its cultural heritage that embodies […]

The Greatest Show in the Ocean – The Big Splash Circus – is an exciting new children’s book now available in the UAE, from Medina Publishing. The colourful book follows our hero, Lantern Fish, on a journey of self-discovery, learning and acceptance. By the end of the beautifully illustrated 48-page book, we are taught that […]

As part of the 15th annual autism awareness campaign launched by the Dubai Autism Center under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, government and private institutions are supporting the Center’s efforts to display key campaign messages digitally on their […]

The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) today announced the theme for the fifth edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES 2021), organised this year in partnership with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) and with the strategic support of Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group company. Themed ‘Driving Transformation’, the largest […]

Another week. Another entrepreneur. This time it is Mr. Draper. The man himself! Mahmoud Gao hails from Syria. He studied in the US and worked in Consulting/Retail in the corporate world. But destiny had other plans for him. He combined his knowledge of the retail industry with his passion for technology to launch MrDraper.com. So […]

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Topgolf Dubai is marking this occasion by offering guests two delicious Iftar Packages and an Arabic specials menu to bring everyone together in spirit of the Holy Month. Guests can choose between a Traditional or Western Iftar package inclusive of two hours game play and unlimited soft beverages to […]

Dar Al Ber Society, one of the first charities established in the UAE, donated AED20 million to the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign aimed at providing food parcels for disadvantaged individuals and families across 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Dar Al Ber’s contribution will help provide […]

Ramadan is the ideal time of year to take a step back from daily life, switch off from the hustle and bustle and enjoy precious moments with family while exploring the flavours of the Holy Month at delicious and diverse iftar buffets or laidback suhoors. Hearty food is an important part of the Ramadan experience, […]

Abela Online has announced the debut of eight new desserts in partnership with a local UAE Based pastry shop known as ‘Flour Girl’ owned by Farah Hassan, a professional pastry chef and culinary inventor. The dessert jars include delectable flavours such as Rice pudding, Pancake Cake, Tiramisu, Halawet El Jebn Cheesecake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Cookie Cake, […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a new report highlighting its key CSR achievements in 2020, as well as the outcome and impact of campaigns, initiatives, events and activities it organised during the year, which relate to community, environment, workplace and marketplace. Community The report, published by the Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business, […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline has added two seasonal summer routes for passengers from Dubai and across the region. The carrier, which operates to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Turkey, will also operate to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) and Trabzon Airport (TZX). Flights to Bodrum, the main gateway to the Turkish Riviera, will operate twice a week from 04 June until 01 September. Trabzon, a popular city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey, will be served with […]

The Designers’ Studio kicks off the spring season with its newly launched studio memberships. In an effort to provide a collaborative space for students and individuals to learn and grow, the studio is providing UAE residents with the most vibrant environment to let their creative juices flow. In the heart of a cultural oasis,The Courtyard […]

On Wednesday 21 April 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Use Omnichannel Customer Support in Your Business’. This webinar is sponsored and presented by Freshworks Inc. Freshworks Inc. provides innovative customer engagement software for businesses of all sizes, making it easy for teams to acquire, […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed an innovative solution that enables its people of determination customers with hearing impairments who use hearing aids or cochlear implants equipped with a T-Coil, to use the telepresence system through video chat screens to communicate seamlessly and efficiently with DEWA’s customer happiness employees. The new system improves […]

Food distribution has already begun in Jordan, Pakistan and Egypt as part of the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to support disadvantaged communities across 20 countries during the holy month of Ramadan. Low-income families, refugees, orphans and widows in Jordan, Egypt and Pakistan have started receiving food parcels that enable them to prepare their […]

Art is an open dialogue between societies and a window that sheds light on people’s creativity and creations. It is the vessel that carries elements of the homeland and expresses peoples’ cultures, values and principles, communicating their messages to all of humanity and transcending the limits of language. On World Art Day, Dubai becomes an […]

Key UAE and Dubai government bodies have committed to the structure of delivery of critical services and provision of facilities that will maximise Dubai and the UAE’s preparedness to welcome the world for Expo 2020 Dubai, to ensure the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and Asia is a resounding success. Formalising the […]

dnata, a leading global air services provider, has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (‘CEIV Fresh’) certification at Singapore Changi Airport for achieving the highest quality and standards in the temperature-controlled handling of perishable products, including fresh fruits, meat, fish, dairy and flowers. The transport of perishable goods by air increases constantly with growing consumer demand for […]

Putting on a successful webinar is no easy task. Every year, our digital event coordinator assists in the delivery of thousands of information sessions, and we can reassure you just because someone is an exemplary leader does not mean they are a great presenter. A whopping 48% of attendees said that bad presenters made webinars […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has issued a consultation paper proposing to issue Intellectual Property Regulations under the Intellectual Property Law No. 4 of 2019. The Proposed Regulations will facilitate the administration and enforcement of the DIFC IP Law and […]

Future Farm, – a Brazilian FoodTech company offering plant-based meat products, entered the UAE market in June 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and now owns over 30%* of the market share within the vegetarian corner in the region’s biggest retail network, taking over leading competitors such a Beyond Meat. First launched in Brazil […]

APIs, or programming interfaces, are at the core of the most popular digital businesses, controlling everything including Amazon’s cloud services to Google advertising to Facebook likes. APIs allow mobile experiences, web-to-web connectivity, and application marketing strategies. The concept of “API economy,” in which APIs generate new value for businesses, has been around for more than […]

The “100 Million Meals” campaign has launched four easy ways to facilitate donations from individuals, businesspeople and institutions from inside and outside the UAE. The campaign, the largest food drive of its kind in the Arab world, aims to provide food parcels to empower disadvantaged individuals and families across 20 countries in the Middle East, […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed that it has achieved 100 percent smart transformation of its core services, marking a new milestone in the organisation’s digital transformation mission. By the end of 2020, 99.26 percent of the services and 659,000 transactions processed by the Chamber were digital, reflecting a rapid shift to digital adoption […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has issued 4,202 different real estate permits that includes 255,579 real estate ads in 2020 through the “Trakheesi” system on the department’s website. Through the system, users can conveniently apply for various real estate permits around the clock without the need to visit DLD, which is in line with the precautionary […]

The algorithms of search results are continually evolving and improving. That is to say, what operated generations earlier is no longer applicable today. Google is constantly providing website visitors with tips on how to customize their sites for SEO. If you take the recommendations, you’ll see an immediate improvement in your search engine rankings (SERPs). […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after cultural and lifestyle destinations,showcases a myriad of dining experiences and promotions at over8 hand-picked home-grown and international restaurants, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. DIFC highlights the spirit of togetherness and evokes a sense of belonging and connection through its diverse offerings that will delight […]

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) hosted a virtual webinar titled “A Guide to DFM Equity Futures”, in collaboration with BH Mubasher Financial Services P.S.C, a leading company in the UAE’s financial market. Speaking at the webinar were Khalifa Rabba, DFM’s Chief Operating Officer and Ma’an Al Bostami, Chief Operating Officer for BH Mubasher.The webinar has attracted […]

Emirates is offering travellers from the UAE the chance to book their long-awaited Eid or summer getaway to the Maldives, with fares starting from AED 3,495 in Economy Class, and AED 8,555 in Business Class. The offer is valid for bookings made starting today until 25 April 2021 for travel until 31 July 2021. Travellers can […]

Talking to entrepreneurs is so much fun. Yesterday I caught up with Guillaume(Pronounced as Giyom), the co-founder of rite.(www.myrite.co). A well-heeled Frenchman, Guillaume has all the making sofa successful entrepreneur. He is passionate about his business, puts in long hours-day in day out, and knows that success is round the corner. His business idea was born […]

When it comes to expanding your company, you need resources that can assist you in making data-driven decisions, generating leads, increasing user interaction, increasing traffic, sending emails, and much more. It can be difficult for copyright holders to find the correct plugins to upgrade their WordPress websites with over 50,000 plugins in the WordPress plugin […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE,is marking the holy month of Ramadan with exclusive, previously unseen promotional offers to run throughout the month. Azizi is offering a guaranteed 10 per cent yearly return on investment for 3 years on Berton in Al Furjan, Creek Views I in Dubai Healthcare City and Riviera’sphase […]

Ithra Dubai, the leading real estate developer wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced today the topping out of the structure of Tower A and Tower B at the iconic One Za’abeel, another major milestone for the developer’s flagship development. The momentous achievement, also marked by Tower A reaching its ultimate structural point […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination, has moved closer to its target of 25 Guinness World Records™ in honor of the Silver Jubilee anniversary. This past Saturday, April 10th, the park claimed its 22nd title of Season 25, breaking the record for “Most nationalities on a theme park ride”. The […]

The National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: Tabreed), headquartered in the UAE, yesterday unveiled its all-new branding and corporate identity, ushering in an exciting new chapter in the story of one of the country’s most promising companies. This historic development followed Tabreed’s Annual General Assembly (AGA), which was held virtually on 21 March, confirming Tabreed’s […]

Emirates Post Group, in cooperation with the UAE Government Media Office, issued commemorative stamps to celebrate the UAE Nation Brand. The issuance is in line with the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to convey the story of the […]

Emaar Properties PJSC today held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where its Board of Directors discussed the company’s solid performance in 2020 despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Board highlighted the stringent measures it took to safeguard continued robust business performance. The dividend distribution proposal from the Board of Directors representing 10 […]

The seventh edition ofWorld Art Dubai, the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair has concluded following a hugely successful four days of sales and participation at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The show saw 250+ artists and galleries unite from 27 countries, to display more than 2,000 pieces of art, across a range […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)announced that the ‘Cultural Faces’ exhibition, previously held at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (EAFOL) 2021, will become a permanent exhibition at Al Safa Art & Design Library to familiarise the public with a renowned group of UAE and global cultural leaders. Through this exhibition, Dubai Culture seeks […]

Dubai Sports Council and Kooora website have signed a cooperation agreement to unite the efforts of the two parties in raising awareness about the importance of sports and physical activity among all members of Dubai’s diverse community, and encouraging them to adopt it as part of their daily lifestyle. The agreement was signed at the […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, supported its members with procurement contracts worth AED 896 million from 61local and federal government entities and other establishments in 2020. The contracts, facilitated as part of the Government Procurement Programme (GPP), had a major role in start-ups […]

A “marketplace” was an open field within the same region where a market was conducted to facilitate the trade of products in international commerce in the late 14th century. Several vendors offered anything from poultry to oil to meats to fabric. Any town’s marketplace was its core strength. Marketplaces provide companies with a digital opportunity […]

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade strongly rebounded from the challenges posed by the global economic repercussions of COVID-19 and the suspension of business activity by countries across the world in the first half of last year to record high growth in 2020. Boosted by its resilience to global headwinds, as well as its rapid economic recovery […]

DP World, UAE Region’s next-generation service provider, World Securityhosted key customers and stakeholder son a webinar to educate customers about the services provided by the entity and the numerous advantages of operating in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The virtual event was organised following the success of the first webinar that took place last year. […]

As part of my day-to-day business, I get the opportunity to chat up with various entrepreneurs in the region. A recent Zoom session with Sara was a novel experience. Sara is from Morocco and like most Dubai-based expats came here for a few years – and just stayed on. I guess this is what Dubai […]

World Art Dubai, the regions most accessible and affordable retail art fair, is celebrating street art at the four-day art event, which runs until April 10, with its expanded Urban Art DXB zone. Home to 12 UAE based street artists, all of which are long-term professional aerosol painters, Urban Art DXB sees both live art […]

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade strongly rebounded from the challenges posed by the global economic repercussions of COVID-19 and the suspension of business activity by countries across the world in the first half of last year to record high growth in 2020. Boosted by its resilience to global headwinds, as well as its rapid economic recovery […]

In celebration of hitting 10 million trips since its launch in 2019, Hala (Dubai Taxi) is offering riders 25% off their Hala Ride. Already Dubai’s most affordable taxi, Hala is going one step further to express their gratitude to their riders by using the promo code ‘THANKYOU10’ when booking a taxi on the Careem app on Sunday, […]

Digital transformation is the method of just using digital technology to change current conventional and non-digital enterprise operations and practices, or to build new ones, to meet changing consumer and customer demands, drastically changing how companies are handled and run, as well as how value is provided to consumers. For enterprises, this means looking for […]

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, 8 April 2021. Its Board of Directors reflected on the company’s 2020 durable performance and resilience during challenging times. The Board of Directors also expressed their commitment to delivering high-quality homes to its customers and despite the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to progress […]

In line with Dubai’s tourism growth strategy, Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced a strategic partnership with the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East, Chalhoub Group. This partnership comes as part of DCT’sMedyaf programme, the industry nationalisation initiative aimed at preparing […]

In recognition of World Health Day 2021, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)organized a virtual awareness workshop for its employees titled ‘Yoga and Quality of Life.’ This came in line with the Authority’s keenness to enhance awareness among its employees and educate them about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and keeping pace […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced its partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre on the occasion of World Art Dubai’s seventh edition, the acclaimed exhibition that brings together renowned artists, emerging talent, and a collection of artworks from galleries worldwide. The brand is displaying its Lifestyle TV range and showcasing art via these innovations, which are […]

Today, Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State and Managing Director for the Dubai World Expo, Franck Riester, French Minister for Foreign trade and Economic attractiveness, were welcomed by Erik Linquier, Commissioner General for France at Expo 2020 Dubai and Chairman of Cofrex, to officialize the France Pavilion completion. The France Pavilion’s groundbreaking was in May […]

Emirates has announced the latest updates to its already generous booking policies, offering customers even more confidence and flexibility to make their travel plans. Customers holding tickets issued before 30 September 2020 for travel before 31 December 2021, can now rebook to travel anytime within 36 months, an extension of 12 months from the previous policy. […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is set to celebrate Ramadan with guests for the first time in recent memory.  With the park open until May 2nd, families will have plenty of opportunity to discover Ramadan cultures and traditions from a multitude of different countries. […]

It’s easy for a newcomer to become perplexed and overwhelmed by all of the existing evidence. Worse, Google isn’t forthcoming with information about its search engine algorithms as well as how they operate. But it’s not as easy as that. Google’s algorithm for ranking websites and pages in search results is constantly evolving. The significance […]

Dubai has taken staycations to a new level this Dubai Food Festival with some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to combine the two in a fantastic ‘Foodcation’ The eighth edition of the city-wide Dubai Food Festival, the annual festival of food, has released a list of 27 […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed the tremendous strides forward that the park continues to make as part of its immunization efforts. Having achieved its goal of vaccinating all Global Village staff members,it is now nearing a 100% vaccination rate for its partners, […]

With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture),in consolidation of its humanitarian community initiatives, is promoting the spirit and values of giving among society members. Following 2020’s ‘Ramadan Heroes’campaignthat honored labourers in Dubai, the Authority is launching the second, expanded version of this campaign, which will also […]

The world’s leading freestyle playground BOUNCE,is giving people in the UAE the chance to share the magic of freestyle movement this Ramadan, with its Ramadan Weekly Pass that will be available to purchase from 8th April 2021. Running throughout the entire Holy month, pass holders can access BOUNCE for up to two hours a day, over […]

The United Arab Emirates University will participate in a special pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai next October. The pavilion will shed light on the “University of the Future” initiative, which aims at revolutionizing higher education in the Arab world by  2030. H.E. Zaki Nusseibeh, the cultural advisor to His Highness, the President of UAE, and […]

Time Out Market, the world’s first food and cultural Market based on editorial curation, today throws open the doors of the highly anticipated Time Out Market Dubai and welcomes the public – in partnership with Emaar Malls. Located in the beautiful Souk Al Bahar, the Market offers an incredible taste of the city featuring 17 of […]

INDEX, the Middle East’s largest and longest serving dedicated trade show for the interior design, architecture and fit-out industry announces the first round of speakers that will participate in the annual, free-to-attend, INDEX Design Talks this May. The reveal of the 2021 edition of INDEX Design Talks follows last month’s confirmation of the return of […]

As Ramadan 2021 ensues, SENSASIA Spas is making sure its clients can seize the chance to relax, renew, revitalise, replenish – and grab a fantastic deal! – with its limited time treatment packages, available across all UAE locations. For the month of Ramadan only, clients can save up to 35% on two bespoke cleansing and intoxicating body treatments, using the decadent Parisian product line, Charme d’Orient, to deliver sparkling […]

In the presence of HE Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State for the International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates and Director General of EXPO 2020 Dubai, HE Mr. Pierre Dartout, Minister of State of the Principality of Monaco and Mr. Albert Croesi, General Commissioner of the Monegasque Pavilion started up the solar panels of […]

The 200-meter Dragon Boat challenge hosted for the first time by the Waterfront Market over 2-days concludes successfully. Over 70 teams participated in the two day Dragon Boat Challenge in four race categories; Open, Mixed, Women & Corporate. The races took place from 8 am to 5 pm on Friday, the 2nd and Saturday the […]

As part of their mission to spread heartfulness and the benefits of yoga and breathwork, Heartfulness Foundation have commenced a Yoga for Unity and Well-being Program that is free for all. This program entails 100 days of yoga leading up to the International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2021, wherein participants can avail the benefits of […]

It is exciting, it is delicious, and it is genuine happiness in a cup. Pedalo Gelato, authentic Italian gelato crafted with love in Dubai for Dubai is now available for purchase on all major delivery platforms including Deliveroo, Talabat, Zomato and Careem. Whether it’s to add the chill to a weekend of Netflix, an intimate […]

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that it is planning to launch new equity futures contracts on individual stocks of three leading listed companies including; Aramex, Air Arabia and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU), on 18th April 2021, in line with its strategy to diversify investment opportunities. Similar to the inaugural equity futures contracts […]

Dubai Economy and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority have signed an agreement to consolidate efforts and expand the UAE KYC (Know Your Customer) Blockchain Consortium positioning it as the national corporate e-KYC Platform, making it the first such platform in the region. It will facilitate faster, more secure and streamlined customer onboarding and allow […]

Pacific Sports ACADEMY LLC, (PACSA) debuts in UAE as the first Multi-Sports entity to be registered to encourage the local and international community to pursue the concept of ‘Healthy Living and Fitness’ through the various organized Sports engagements in the country throughout the year. According to Ahmed Shak Ahmed, Founder and CEO of PACSA, “As […]

The 26th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition ‘DUPHAT’, the biggest pharmaceutical event in the Middle East North Africa region commenced on the 2nd day at the Dubai World Trade Center. This specialized event runs until the 7th of April, 2021 and has attracted a large number of global pharmaceutical […]

In line with the pioneering vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to transform Dubai in to city of art and artists, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group in association with the Dubai Police and artist F.mantook a step to transform his vision in to action, converting the iconic Gold Souk in to an open-air museum. […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced a partnership with Etihad Airways that will give guests the chance to travel the world!Starting Sunday, April 4th, the Etihad Baggage Claim Challenge will invite guests to guess the 5-digit combination code of a large locked travel […]

The General Authority of Sports has launched the ‘Future of Sports’ Dialogue in an effort to boost collaboration among sports federations and organisations, bringing together stakeholders from across the local sports sector. The Dialogue consists of a series of events that gather stakeholders from the industry, including interactive discussions, field visits, workshops, coordination meetings, brainstorming […]

Take a break from your day-to-day routine with a relaxing sunset yoga session at Palm West Beach on Saturday, 10 April. Join us for a special outdoor yoga experience led byAllaouaGaham, Director of Yoga La Vie and Lululemon brand ambassador in Dubai, alongside Laura Weston, Dina Cassir, Goli Cramer and Sabrina Biljana. Zen seekers can […]

As part of its annual Ramadan service, Emirates offers a specially curated meal served in ready-to-eat boxes to customers fasting during the holy month. This year, the airline’s in-house designers and product design team collaborated with local artists to produce bespoke designs for a special edition of its signature Ramadan service. The artists, based in Dubai, […]

The world’s first-ever online global talent social network platform FTalento is set to launch in Dubai this month and positioned to be the most innovative and most accessible online platform for talents waiting to be discovered and get their biggest break in the global fashion and entertainment industry. “From being in the music and fashion […]

As travellers worldwide dream of escaping on holiday, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’sextraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, is expanding in some of the most desirable leisure destinations across Europe and The United Arab Emirates. New openings for 2021- including Moxy Bordeaux, Moxy Bergen, Moxy Lisbon City, AC Hotel Tenerife, Residence Inn Al Jaddaf, and Four Points […]

The France Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is delighted to announce that LesCompagnons du Miel beekeepers’ cooperative has joined the Pavilion as a Thematic Sponsor. In Dubai, LesCompagnons du Miel will showcase the beekeeping sector’s vital importance for regional biodiversity, working via a cooperative model unlike any other in France. The Dubai World Expo will […]

The seventh edition of World Art Dubai,the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, is set to commence four days of artistic displays, immersive workshops and engaging features from Wednesday April 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As the popularity of affordable art continues to gain momentum, visitors to this year’s show can […]

The Bunker “The Bunker” mini-golf has opened in Topgolf Dubai. Perfect for the younger ones to practice their swing and get in to the Topgolf spirit or for those who are young at heart! The Bunker is a fun and funky environment located on the lower ground floor of Topgolf Dubai. Featuring a 9 hole […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has confirmed the implementation of the directives of the Executive Council of Government of Dubai regarding the financial self-sufficiency of football companies in Dubai as it is one of the most important elements of successful professionalism, and a major incentive […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia,is hosting the world’s largest Banksy exhibition supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). “The World of Banksy” will be the largest Banksy exhibition in the world, revealing 120 recreated pieces of Banksy’s most inspirational […]

One of the most effective ways to improve the success of your PPC campaigns and optimize your ROI is to optimize the landing pages. WordStream has provided hundreds of landing page tips and advice to help you boost your promotions over the last few years. Landing pages and the lead-capture types that go with them […]

Leading real estate developer, Bloom Properties announced today that it has begun the handover of units to owners at its premium development in Dubai, Bloom Towers. The delivery of the three residential towers highlights Bloom Properties’ commitment to developing high-quality residential developments that address existing and future market needs. Bloom Towers consist of 944 elegant, […]

With only a few days until the end of Expo 2020 Dubai’s special preview of Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, this is your final opportunity to witness the wonders that have attracted tens of thousands of visitors and proved particularly inspiring to children. A diverse array of young visitors to Terra have been sharing what […]

As the world marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, and the World Physical Activity Day on April 6, Dubai Sports Council has urged members of the community to embrace the celebrations, but without violating any of the COVID-19 safety norms and protocols. The World Health Organization (WHO) named April 6 as the […]

Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, announced that The View at The Palm, a stunning observation deck that showcases a 360-degree view of Palm Jumeirah, is set to open its doors to the public on 7 April 2021. Visitors can purchase their tickets and experience the Palm Jumeirah like never-before, as well as embark on an […]

Dubai Sports Council have issued a new set of medals to commemorate UAE’s “Year of the 50th“, which officially starts on April 6 and will continue until March 31, 2022. Last month, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared 2021 as the “Year of 50th” in the UAE to mark the Golden […]

Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, announced today, the launch of Alternative Crude Ecosystem (ACE) – a new bilateral trading platform to enable participants to trade multiple crude grades through the exchange. DME, which is based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the region’s leading […]

The Farjam Foundation is celebrating the pioneers of the Emirati contemporary art scene in its latest exhibition, Concepts and The Divine Abstract, at the DIFC until April 8, 2021. This is the first time the Foundation has assembled and showcased its exceptional holdings of Emirati pioneering modern masters to the younger generation of rising artists. The exhibition […]

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and hosted by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Art Dubai returned, signaling the resurgence of the Emirate and embracing the resilient spirit that Dubai embodies. The fair received international acclaim […]

The Dubai-based airline, flydubai, today announced that its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will return to passenger service from 08 April. This follows the airline’s compliance with all of the requirements outlined in the Safety Decision issued by its regulator, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to ensure the safe return of the aircraft to service. […]

The UAE continues to be the preferred destination of international teams as they prepare for the upcoming Olympics and other major championships, with Dubai’s world-class stadiums and sports halls bustling with activity over the past few months, hosting some of the world’s top athletes in a safe environ, with gold-standard COVID-19 safety protocols in place. […]

Following the successful launch of skywardsmilesmall.com in the US, and UK, Emirates Skywards members can now earn Miles while shopping online with more than 50 brands in the UAE. Earning Skywards Miles is now even easier with everyday online purchases made across fashion, electronics, health, beauty, home, and many more. Enjoy a shopping spree with some of the […]

ServeU, a subsidiary company of Union Properties, has been awarded the Human Resources (HR) and staffing services contract for the United Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.The UK Department has been awarded the contract for the Pavilion for International Trade. As part of the collaboration, ServeU, along with its subcontracting partners Talents UAE, Big Fish, […]

Aventura Parks is the ultimate adventure hub to visit this April with themed activities for Ramadan, Easter and Spring. Guests can enjoy complementary arts & crafts while contributing to the Ramadan mural, and zipline through the Ghaf forest under a blanket of stars with Aventura’s extended hours. Children are encouraged to acquire essential life skills […]

World Art Dubai 2021, the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, is returning with a range of initiatives designed to build a new community of budding artists and emerging photographers in the emirate. Leveraging its long-term partnership with Rove Hotels and maximising burgeoning forward-thinking collaborations with private sector companies and local schools, the […]

“This work is inspired by the activists, strong women and girls around the world who have spent generations working towards equal rights, and the simple understanding that women’s rights are human rights.” said Leila Pazooki, Female Middle Eastern Visual Artist and Featured Artist at Leila Heller Gallery in Dubai. Leila Pazooki’s latest artwork ‘Reflection of […]

Thrive in 5 is a brand-new platform – and a first in the UAE – to help us all invest in our mental health, social relationships and professional development. Created by Dr Sarah Rasmi, licensed psychologist and managing director of Thrive Wellbeing Centre, Thrive in 5 offers short courses as a subscription service to organizations […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, which aims to double the creative industries’ GDP contribution to 5% of Dubai’s economy by 2025, from 2.6% at the end of 2020. The new strategy seeks to […]

For communications professionals, the shift from old to advanced technology poses both opportunities and risks. The area of public relations is inextricably linked to the publishers, which is, in turn, linked to the exploration and processing of knowledge by businesses and consumers. The shift from offline to online has thrown these sectors into disarray, and […]

Following a series of successful Build-Up Rides, the 11th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge took place earlier today applying a full Covid-19 management plan. Set against the most spectacular views of the city, UAE’s thriving cycling community took full advantage to enjoy the opportunity to ride and race their bikes over 94km through the streets […]

The polo action continues through the last few weeks of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club’s polo season as the AHPRC League 2021 has declared a new champion this March. Ed Banner Eve opened the afternoon with a goal at the Subsidiary Final match between Baylandi Polo and IFZA-Mahra Polo. Baylandi Polo dominated the first […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at 7.1 billion in total during the week ending 01 April 2021, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly real estate report said the sum of transactions was 1,746,   103 plots were sold for AED 722.02 million, 1,116 apartments and villas were sold for AED […]

Leading the way as the ultimate relaxed family beach resort, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is thrilled to announce the return of the highly sought-after children’s football camp Football Escapes this March half term. Running over two weeks from 28th March until 8th April, the coveted football camp will be hosted by sporting legend and former Premier […]

Dubai is dotted with numerous hidden culinary gems, and these resident-favourite budget eats have always been a special focus for Dubai Food Festival, the annual festival of food. As part of its drive to highlight these culinary destinations, DFF has today released a list of 33 of the best Hidden Gems in the city. Running […]

With World Autism Awareness Day approaching, the Emirates Airline Foundation has put the spotlight on the hurdles that children with autism faced in the last year, and the important role that special educational institutions play in ensuring these children fulfil their potential by providing them with access to the programmes and resources they needed. The […]

In the run up to World Health Day (7 April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on its flights. The carrier has also transported more than 100 tonnes of syringes across the world to support the delivery of […]

Celebrate Dubai’s vibrant art scene and local talent at the 11thedition of the popular bi-annual DIFC Art Nights. Themed on the sentiments of hope and positivity, the much-awaited, two-day (1 – 2April, 2021) event at Gate Village will start this Thursday from 6pmonwardstoshowcasethought-provoking and creative art pieces from emerging and established artists. DIFC Art Nights […]