The ships and boats sector was one of the nation’s leading industries as the vessels served as the main means of transporting goods and travellers, engaging with neighbouring countries, and building bridges of trade. A report issued by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) states that […]

The 108th Open Auction for Distinctive Vehicle Number Plates held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City on 18th December has raised AED36.548 million. The number Q 22 achieved the highest price value, as this number was sold for AED 5,000,000 followed by the number Z 31 for […]

Expo 2020 Dubai visit numbers have increased significantly to a total of 7,167,591 visits in the period up to 20th December, as organisers continue to maintain robust COVID-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending. Expo 2020’s virtual visitation rose to 31.6 million over the same period, mainly driven by the uptake […]

As a part of Dubai government efforts to create new economic sectors, it was announced today that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will become a comprehensive zone and regulator for virtual assets and crypto including digital assets, products, operators and exchanges. The Dubai World Trade Centre will be designing a comprehensive ecosystem for this […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm in the GCC and Asia, announced today the appointment of Shantanu Mukerji as its first on-the-ground Private Equity Managing Director to head its newly opened office in Singapore. Mr. Mukerji will lead the Firm’s activities in Asia, looking at new private equity investments, bolt-on acquisitions and growth […]

It was something special about the festive atmosphere at Global Village that brought a man down on one knee, right under the giant festive tree at Celebration Walk. It was Frances Sigaya’s first-ever visit to Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment when he was overwhelmed […]

The Bosnia and Herzegovina pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai organised a Country Business Briefing on 19th December, 2021 in the presence of Denis Zvizdic, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, Edin Forto, Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Adnan Delic, Minister of Economy of Sarajevo Canton, […]

Palm Jumeirah, the architectural wonder and flagship master development from Nakheel, has been named World’s Leading Tourism Development Project at the 2021 World Travel Awards, with three of the island’s newest attractions and destinations also being crowned at this year’s event. The View at The Palm, Nakheel’s stunning, 360-degree observation deck which opened at the […]

Following the opening of the final phase of Concourse A at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 3, the world’s busiest international airport is 100% operational with all terminals, concourses, lounges, restaurants, and retail outlets now open. Terminal 3 is expected to serve more than 1.6 million passengers in the second half of December during the month’s […]

Emirates has loaded its flights full of treats for everyone this holiday season: from delicious Christmas menus, luxurious amenities, and cool gifting ideas to festive movies and music playlists. As the largest international airline serving customers from all over the world, Emirates takes pride in connecting people and cultures. Year round, it offers regionally-inspired menus […]

The Australia Pavilion kicks off the festive season with many fun and exciting activities, decorations and treats for family and friends. Children (and adults) can join a festive dressed Wattle in the forecourt to take photos with her on our sleigh pulled by kangaroos. Visitors will be able to try and spot our 2 Aussie […]

Building on a rich maritime heritage, Dubai has made rapid progress to emerge as a preferred destination for yacht owners, charters and cruise travelers from across the world and a leading multi-faceted global hub for the sector. With its world-class infrastructure, picturesque coastline, simplified access procedures, open anchorage areas, luxury marinas and diverse sea and […]