A delegation from Dubai Municipality visited the emirate’s first vertical farm integrated within a residential tower, developed and operated inside Meera Tower at Al Habtoor City in Business Bay. The project has been designed in line with innovative sustainability standards that support Dubai’s vision for enhanced quality of life. The visit reflects Dubai Municipality’s commitment […]

Tashkeel, the leading artist and designer studio and members club, has launched Tashkeel Workspace & Events, a new offering intended to provide flexible workspace, meeting rooms, and event spaces at its Nad Al Sheba campus. Founded in 2008 with eleven studios and a single gallery, Tashkeel became a place where artists and designers could think […]

Dubai Future Foundation and Amazon UAE today launched a strategic collaboration to provide a co-sponsored scholarship for Emirati students to join The Knowledge Society (TKS) Dubai Program, a 10-month innovation program designed to empower high-potential students aged 13-17 with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It represents […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government () announced it will begin receiving applications for its distinguished postgraduate programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programmes aim to equip government and professional talent with the knowledge and skills needed to lead institutional transformation and ensure efficient public policymaking processes, which, in turn, supports the objectives […]

Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. Over the past five years alone, more […]

Dubai Chambers recently organised a roundtable in Shanghai to highlight the investment opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) for Chinese investors and companies. The session also showcased Dubai’s competitive advantages as a leading global hub for business, and investment, and role as a strategic gateway to regional and international markets. The roundtable brought […]

Runner registration for the 26th edition of the Dubai Marathon is now open with the Middle East’s oldest international marathon set to take place on Sunday, January 17, 2027. Held with the support of the Dubai Sports Council, the 2027 Dubai Marathon will stage races across three distances with a 10km Road Race and a […]

In the age of AI, it is not anymore about just optimising in Google to drive traffic to your website. You need to build the trust of your prospects and clients by having a 360 degrees presence in all online platforms. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “Today, AI-powered agents like ChatGPT, Claude, […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), confirms that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance’s inaugural Sovereign Retail Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) has been admitted to trading on Nasdaq Dubai. This is the UAE’s first Sovereign sukuk targeted at retail investors, […]

Massive Media: Prime Inspections & Snagging, a Dubai-based property inspection company, today announced the expansion of its RERA-certified snagging and home inspection services across all seven emirates. With the UAE’s property market maintaining a rapid pace of new handovers, the company is helping homeowners and investors identify construction defects early, before final payments are released or […]

DMCC – the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai – has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Naturalim France Miel (NFM), one of France’s leading honey production and processing companies, to support the development of the DMCC Honey Centre and strengthen Dubai’s position as a regional […]

Emirates’ third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route landed at Cape Town International Airport at 18:05 yesterday, marking the first arrival of flight EK778. This also marks the debut of the airline’s next-generation Airbus A350 in South Africa. The A350 is the newest aircraft type to join Emirates’ all widebody fleet, introducing the latest in-flight experience. […]

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has partnered with Sukoon Insurance to introduce a pioneering embedded insurance solution for its small- to medium-enterprise (SME) customers. Through this collaboration, businesses can seamlessly access Workmen’s Compensation Insurance and Third-Party Liability Insurance directly via MashreqBiz online banking, offering a faster, simpler, and fully digital journey. […]

Dubai’s real estate market in 2026 remains one of the most dynamic and closely watched property markets in the world. After a strong five-year rally that saw prices, rents, and transaction volumes surge, the market is now entering a more mature and selective phase. While growth continues, the pace is becoming more balanced, signaling a […]

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority today announced the issuance of its 50th Virtual Asset Service Provider licence, marking an important milestone in the development of Dubai’s regulated virtual assets market. The 50th licence has been issued to Tribe Tokenisation FZE. Its authorisation brings the total number of VASPs licensed by VARA to 50, reflecting […]

It was a day to remember for Dubai’s young sporting stars as the winners of the MIDEA Dubai Schools Games were honoured at a glittering awards ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday. The prizes were presented by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Sports Department and Competitive Sector […]

Emarat Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has expanded its international footprint with the opening of its first branded service station in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The milestone reflects Emarat’s continued efforts to advance its international expansion plans, strengthen the presence of its brand in global markets, […]

Aquamarket FZCO, a Dubai-based technology company, has announced the launch of AquaStore, a specialized global business-to-business marketplace developed for companies operating across the pool, spa and wellness, water filtration and treatment, irrigation and related service industries. AquaStore has been created to address a longstanding challenge within the international water industry: the fragmentation of suppliers, professional […]

Emarat, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, has launched a Flame Tree planting initiative beginning at Emarat Al Buhaira Service Station, with planting to extend to other Emarat service stations across Dubai. The initiative forms part of Dubai Municipality’s wider efforts to advance city-wide greening and beautification, in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan […]

It’s summer holiday season, and Emirates is preparing for busy departures from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB). Starting this weekend, 3–5 July, Emirates anticipates high volumes of departures and recommends customers plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey. Weekend travel is expected to remain consistently busy throughout the summer holiday period. Customers should allow extra […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has celebrated the launch of its daily operations to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, marking its second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi. The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on 01 July, offering passengers more options to connect to one of Southeast Asia’s most […]

The third edition of the Dubai Open Padel Academies Tournament (DOPA) for the 2025-’26 sports season concluded with the certain promise of future champions. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the UAE Tennis and Padel Association and World Padel Academy, the tournament was held at the headquarters of the World Padel Academy […]

As businesses across the UAE increasingly prioritise flexibility, scalability and operational efficiency, flowork is responding to a growing shift in how companies establish and manage their workspace requirements. Operating from Dubai Hills Business Park and Vision Tower, Business Bay, the premium workspace provider offers fully serviced office solutions designed to support startups, SMEs and established […]

Dubai Founders HQ has partnered with global early-stage venture capital firm Antler to launch the Entrepreneur Academy, a six-week programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first step towards building a business. Created for individuals who have the ambition to start a company but lack the experience, knowledge, or confidence to get started, the […]

The DIFC Courts has launched a new Commercial Mediation Scheme through its Mediation Service Centre, to provide businesses with an additional dispute resolution pathway to resolve commercial disputes early, preserve commercial relationships and maintain business continuity. Delivered in collaboration with The Mediation Hub MENA, the six-month initiative will run from 1 July to 31 December […]

Dubai Founders HQ has partnered with global early-stage venture capital firm Antler to launch the Entrepreneur Academy, a six-week programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first step towards building a business. Created for individuals who have the ambition to start a company but lack the experience, knowledge, or confidence to get started, the […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alba Cars, Dubai’s most trusted used-car showroom to offer a digital revolving short-term loan to partners and dealers. This landmark partnership establishes a collaborative framework between the two market-leading entities, specifically […]

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai has launched the ‘Department Without a Service Centre’ initiative as part of its efforts to accelerate digital transformation and develop more efficient and agile government service models. The initiative reflects the Department’s vision of building an integrated digital service ecosystem based on innovation, proactivity and […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a series of traffic ‘Quick Wins’ at 28 locations across Dubai between July and September 2026. The works form part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the road network, improve operational efficiency, ensure smoother traffic flow and higher safety levels, and strengthen connectivity between residential areas, educational […]

Emirates, the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, is serving up another year of world-class hospitality and engaging ‘Fly Better’ experiences, both in the air and on the ground. Taking place from 29 June – 12 July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, The Championships remains one of the most prestigious events on […]

Dubai Municipality has announced that Jumeirah Beach 2 has been awarded the Gold Accessibility Certification by the World Disability Union, becoming Dubai’s first beach to receive the prestigious accreditation in recognition of its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and fully accessible environment for People of Determination in line with international accessibility standards and the […]