Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today launched the first report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. Titled Global Wealth Outlook: Rethinking growth in a changing world, the report examines how global wealth is being reshaped by volatility, demographic change […]

Dubai Chambers has revealed significant growth in participation in its Service Excellence Programme during 2025, underlining the private sector’s increasing focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. The total number of mystery shopper reports issued for participating companies and their branches during 2025 reached 10,216, representing a year-on-year (YoY)growth of 26.4%. This increase underlines the programme’s […]

Charles Park Family Office, a UK-based multi-family office consulting practice, today announced a strategic partnership with AES International, the Middle East’s only certified investment fiduciary, to establish a Dubai presence and strengthen its Private Wealth service pillar. The partnership combines Charles Park’s expertise in supporting families through complexity, transition, and multi-jurisdictional decision-making with AES International’s […]

No1 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime returned to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with unfinished business, aiming to improve on last season’s runner-up showing. The Canadian, ranked No8 in the world,needed six match-points to finally secure victory over China’s Zhizhen Zhang, but he finally got the win he was looking for to safely progress to Wednesday’s […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a key cultural and lifestyle hub in Dubai, is home to art galleries and cultural venues that host diverse exhibitions through the year. Experience Dubai through One Gate at DIFC, where art experiences are thoughtfully integrated across the district as part of its wider lifestyle offering. The upcoming programme spans […]

Emaar has inaugurated three new mosques across its master-planned communities during the Holy Month of Ramadan, reinforcing its continued commitment to fostering faith, connection and inclusive neighbourhood living. With these latest openings, the total number of mosques delivered across Emaar developments has now reached 20. The newly completed mosques include Al-Majid Mosque in Dubai Creek […]

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued a guidance note on the consumer protection and responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning by licensed financial institutions operating in the UAE. This step reflects the CBUAE’s proactive supervisory approach and its commitment to keeping pace with rapid developments in […]

Dubai Municipality announced that the Ramadan Souq 2026, held on Old Baladiya Street within Deira Grand Souk, achieved record success, welcoming 1.82 million visitors. The event recorded growth of 12.4%, attracting more than 200,000 additional visitors compared with the 2025 season, supported by an authentic heritage-inspired atmosphere and a diverse programme of cultural, community and […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the launch of the second edition of the ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ competition, as part of the ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign. The competition is organised in collaboration with Emarat Al Youm. Now in its second year, the competition calls on […]

The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) has released updated guidelines for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, which offers USD 1 million in prizes and is open for submissions until 30 April 2026. The guidance clarifies key eligibility and evaluation criteria, including confirmation that holding a patent […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the seventh edition of its humanitarian initiative, Ramadan Heroes, organised in collaboration with talabat UAE and the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). The initiative aims to promote solidarity and generosity across society and encourage community members to support charitable efforts. The initiative is part of Dubai Culture’s […]