HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed HE Dr Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, and HE Satish Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. During the meeting, Al Tayer emphasised DEWA’s commitment to building strong relationships with diplomatic missions […]

Dubai Chambers has partnered with Qashio, the UAE-based spend management and embedded finance platform, to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to advanced financial management and alternative finance solutions. The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at equipping Dubai’s SME community with digital corporate cards, automated expense management systems, and streamlined access to […]

Returning to Dubai as defending champion, Mirra Andreeva took time away from competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to learn more about Emirati culture, experiencing a traditionalabaya and Arab-style jewellery for the first time. Andreeva made history in Dubai last year by becoming the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title since […]

The Filipina fairytale continues. From Quezon City to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships,20-year-old Alexandra Eala defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-4under the lights of Centre Court on Wednesday to book a last-eight date with World No4 Coco Gauff. “I take it all in with a spoonful of gratitude,” Eala said, after being […]

The DP World Tour has announced two new Managing Directors for its Middle East region, appointing Katherine Palethorpe and Freddie Schmeisser to lead commercial partnerships and tournaments respectively from April 6. The appointments reflect the continued growth and strategic importance of the Middle East within the DP World Tour’s global portfolio. The dual-leadership model strengthens dedicated focus across tournament delivery and commercial development, ensuring operational excellence and sustained […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the details of its ‘Ramadan Nights’ programme, in celebration of Emirati culture and the authentic values, customs, and traditions associated with the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative aims to strengthen community connection and belonging, while enabling Dubai residents and visitors to experience the unique atmosphere […]

The Hoxton Wealth app, which brings investors’ global finances together for seamless control and insights is now tracking $10 billion in assets worldwide, less than three years after its launch in April 2023. The app provides easy access to a consolidated view of users’ entire net worth on mobile or desktop. Leveraging open banking technology, the […]

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that Dubai’s commercial transport sector recorded significant growth in 2025, exceeding 40% in the number of licensed companies compared with 2024. The total number of vehicles registered in the sector surpassed 500,000, reflecting an increase […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the successful conclusion of the #HattaWinter initiative activities, which drew 2 million visitors from across the UAE and the wider region. Held under the directives and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of […]

Officials from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and VFS Global formally inaugurated the new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) in Dubai this week, marking an important milestone in enhancing support services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the UAE. Established through a partnership between VFS Global and DBP Data Centre Inc. (DCI), the service aims to […]

Defending champion Mirra Andreeva was among a raft of top seedsthat moved menacingly into striking position at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, witha star-studded Quarterfinal line-upsetting up a thrilling denouement to the WTA1000 event. With nine seeded playersswelling the competition in today’s Round of 16, and only two matches pitting seed against seed, […]