Emirates partners with Shahid, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform, to offer premium content exclusively onboard its award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice. Shahid is part of MBC GROUP, the largest and leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This partnership makes Emirates ice the only channel to offer access to highly […]

According to the theatrical standards approved for this year, the committee entrusted to review the scripts for the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT) 2022 selected six theatrical scripts to participate in this festival organised by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) from 19 – 26 October at the stage inThe Cultural & Scientific […]

Over 1,600 new African member companies have registered with Dubai Chamberssince October 2021, growing 6.5% to reach 26,420 today, the Chambers have revealed. In October 2021, the Chamber hosted the sixth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa (GBF Africa)on the sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai – a global forum which brought together UAE companies […]

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate, the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim Group, has announced the launch of the Al Badia Terraces, a new residential development in the heart of Dubai Festival City’s Al Badia district. Al Badia Terraces encompasses a complex of residential mid-rise towers, with ample indoor amenities. It also boasts a […]

After fifteen years of conceptualising and creating incredible multi-sensory experiences across the United Arab Emirates, JBM Studio has launched a brand-new studio space in Dubai’s Al Quoz to inspire, support and connect existing and emerging multimedia talent with an unmatched offering in digital and creative production. A unique hub of inspiration and opportunity, JBM Studio supports […]

To mark the United Nation’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, and the vital role these enterprises play in post-pandemic recovery, Emirates is empowering MSMEs to seek growth opportunities with an attractive incentive for new members who enrol into the Emirates Business Rewards programme. Eligible businesses around the world who sign up for a first-time account anytime from […]

Dubai has a new and first-of-its-kind dessert concept in town! Introducing Traybae, a homegrown baked-goods start-up serving up a trending UK dessert concept; traybakes – perfect for gifting and at-home sweet-tooth cravings. Known for its “moreish” and indulgent flavors, Traybae provides Dubai residents with delectable palate pleasers in different, delicious forms. Founded by a young […]

Dubai’s new Yiwu Market is all set to open its doors on 28 June. As the first smart free zone market in the Middle East, it will cater to the retail and wholesale industries. Yiwu Market is the first phase of the Dubai Traders Market in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) that aims to revolutionise […]

The book-borrowing service expanded by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) through its digital library enabled around1,500 users from March until May 2022 to access a wealth of reading materials available in the library’s database. As part of its efforts to facilitate access to knowledge and allow students, researchers or readers to access knowledge […]

Sharad Agarwal, the Chief Metaverse Officer of Cyber Gear, presented a paper entitled, “Virtual is the New Real” at the Web3 Decode conference organised by Gulf News. Sharad explained to the audience with case studies in the News, Education, Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Entertainment, Hospitality and Real Estate industries how the Metaverse is going to provide a […]