With only two months to go until Expo 2020 Dubai, Official Timing Provider Swatchunveiledthe third Countdown Clock in Dubai and four new special edition watches. The newest countdown clock, located at Dubai Mall, is the third of three clocks – along with the Dubai Frame Countdown Clock and the Dubai International Financial Centre Countdown Clock […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation today released the video recording of SatyarthNayak’s session from the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 – Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. The discussion is a celebration of the phenomenon and person that was Sridevi and follows her journey from child star to one of the greatest movie luminaries of Indian […]

Dubai’s business events sector continues to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of high profile conferences, meetings and incentives on the horizon through the rest of 2021 and into 2022. Following on from the resumption of international tourism to […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed one of its latest food concepts for Season 26. Guests with a sweet tooth are set to enjoy the brand new Railway Market,a unique experience that will offer a world of sweets, desserts and baked goods from […]

Viktor Axelsen, the newly-crowned Olympic men’s badminton champion, will be in Dubai next week to celebrate his success at the Tokyo Olympic Games. On Monday, Denmark’s Axelsen became the first non-Asian man to win the Olympic badminton singles title since 1996 when he defeated Chinese defending champion Chen Long 21-15, 21-12. The Dane, 27, follows […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced a special “Mile-A-Minute” offer in which members can register to earn up to 5,000 Miles during a stopover or holiday stay in Dubai. The offer comes as Emirates’ home and hub, Dubai, gears up to host Expo 2020 and as the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee. […]

Since opening their doors a month ago, The Theater has shaken up Dubai’s entertainment and nightlife in a way that’s never been seen before. With completely sold-out shows, every single show night showcasing a multitude of enthralling international acts, the magic of The Theater has only just begun. Following the successful launch of their new […]

Young Emirati Ms Amani Alshehhi, is the first United Arab Emirates national to obtain the certification of Ikebana Instructor from the Ohara School of Ikebana, Japan. The history of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back 600 years and focuses on simplicity, asymmetrical beauty and seasonal materials. The emphasis on the Japanese aesthetic […]

Home-grown kids social app Play:Date and Dubai based podcast Friday’s Child have partnered with Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali to launch a series of free educational parenting events for families in the UAE. The monthly community events, hosted by Peta Al Akawi, have been carefully curated to educate parents and offer them access to a wide range of infant, […]

Results from the Feeding Infants and Toddler Study (FITS) and the Kids Nutrition and Health Study (KIDS) have revealed that children in the United Arab Emirates have inadequate intakes of micronutrients – namely vitamin D and calcium. In addition, a relatively low percentage of children get enough potassium, vitamin K, and fiber in their diets. […]

Leading technology retailer, Jumbo Electronics, has partnered with global fitness brand, Power Plate, to bring their series of body training equipment to the UAE.  Jumbo will be the first electronics retailer to sell Power Plate Products in the UAE. Power Plate is accredited in over 120 countries spanning the genre of fitness, health, anti-aging, wellness, […]

Rapid response measures from the government and decisive adaptive changes in the face of COVID-19 have enabled Dubai to successfully contain the pandemic and maintain its robust economic growth, stated His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. His Highness said the […]

In aUAE first, leading British retailer Marks & Spencer, operated by the Al-Futtaim Group has launched Picard into its food hall – France’s famous frozen food brand.The inspirational new range is set to well and truly elevate the culinary taste buds! The show-stopping collection,all at brilliant value features delicious canapés to high quality classics – […]

Over 2,500 Emirates customers enhanced their travel experience by adding innovative home check-in services to their bookings in July. The airline’s popular service enables passengers departing from Dubai to quickly and efficiently complete the check-in process in the comfort of their home and enjoy a swift and smooth journey through the airport. During the peak […]

The Lab Holding, a new DIFC based hospitality group inception for the inception of 3Fils, Brix, Kanji, Stranger Wings and Hoa Poke, today announces the launch of two new Food-tech startups via its startup studio. Debuting with robust industry expertise, The Lab Holding plans to serve an ecosystem of Hospitality and food technology solutions, aiming […]

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the total revenues of RTA collected via digital channels (e-payment portal and smart kiosks) amounted to AED2.655 billion in 2020. The number of digital transactions reached 527.146 million, the number of registered users […]

The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A, announced that the 12th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) is set to be held from November 3-6, 2021 at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (Championship Course). Created in 2009, the AAC was established to further develop amateur golf in the Asia-Pacific region. The champion […]

The National Geographic has listed Dubai’s ‘Museum of the Future’ as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world for its astounding architecture and sophisticated technological innovations. The Museum of the Future, an architectural marvel that sits at the bustling heart of Dubai, is set to become a new global landmark once complete. […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the first week programme of its summer camp, taking place from 1 – 7 August under the theme ‘Our Summer is Culture & Creativity,’ inviting children and adolescents to participate in a wide range of innovative and purposeful activities that will expose them to arts, life skills […]

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced the results of its operational performance for the first half of 2021. The free zone achieved growth in new sales revenues with an increase of 8.3%, which resulted from the rise of 24% in the leased areas compared to the same period last year. These record results […]

Marking the end of the first year since the Abraham Accords, reached on August 13, 2020,were signed, Israel’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 and Israel’s Chamber of Commerce (FICC)announce the latest bi-lateral trade figures. According to Dubai custom’s figures, the first five months since the signing of the Abraham accords saw bilateral trade amounting to $250 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), through its public libraries, provides important cultural portals for all society members, including citizens, residents and visitors. Based on its keenness to implement the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for the […]

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, has announced that German Superstar DJ Paul van Dyk will be bringing his SHINE Ibiza residency to Dubai on Thursday 19 August, in partnership with Dubai Summer Surprises. Presented by international festival organisers, Pico Pro, tickets are now on sale and demand is expected to be high as […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the launch of its new online eShop which provides passengers with the option to pre-purchase a selection of duty-free products before they fly and have them delivered to their seat when they travel. The eShop is designed to replace the traditional onboard duty-free experience and offers passengers a wider […]

Dubai Chamber for Digital Economy, one of the three chambers under the newly formed Dubai Chambers umbrella, will be hosting Expand Summit, the first-of-its-kind summit in the region in January 2022 to attract Venture Capitalists (VCs) for financing start-ups. The Summit will witness the largest gathering of VCs and start-ups in the region, with 500 […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues its preparations ahead of Season 26, with exciting new culture and entertainment experiences in the pipeline. Final touches are being made to the plans to improve the Global Village VIP guest experience based on feedback collected throughout the […]

The summer holidays are just beginning and whilst we imagine most parents are looking forward to a break from early morning school runs, packed lunch preparation and homework, it’s also going to be a long, hot summer of planning exciting activities to keep the little ones entertained, whether you are travelling or not. So why […]

DP World Limited handled 19.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the second quarter of 2021, with gross container volumes increasing by 17.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and 17.1% on a like-for-like basis. Growth in 2Q21 accelerated with all regions delivering a strong performance, especially our terminals […]

Whether you’re a highly successful CEO making mega-deals for breakfast, or an up-and-coming bright-eyed executive, every employable prospect has an online reputation to consider. Take a minute to Google yourself and/or your business. Nearly half of adults in the United States find negative results about themselves online, which can impact all aspects of your professional […]

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation has granted 800 marine driving licences and issued about 700 marine craft permits during the first half of this year. The authority works on regulating and developing the maritime sector in Dubai, through a set of issued legislative regulations following the […]

The Big 5 will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 12th to 15th September, 2021, as the only live in-person event to connect the global construction industry in 2021, playing a crucial role in driving economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era, organisers announced. Celebrating its 42nd year, the Middle East, Africa and […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of its three-times weekly service to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) from 10 August. This will bring the number of destinations flydubai operates to in Africa to 12 points in nine countries including Sohag International Airport (HMB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) which started earlier […]

Dubai is famous for being one of the world’s most picturesque, cinematic and iconic destinations with incredible landmarks, stunning natural scenery and unique experiences that look like scenes straight from an epic blockbuster movie! The new Dubai Summer Story contest, launched as part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival, challenges the city’s creative […]

waslproperties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of Tiara United Towers,its first mixed-use developmentin Business Bay.The development comprises two towers, East and West, with 424 units in East and the 425 units in West Tower. The project is located strategically alongSheikh Zayed Road,with a view of […]

People interested in taking a holistic approach towards health have some great news as Lootah Group of Companies in association with Santhigiri Group from Kerala, India now launches UAE’s biggest holistic health center. The group’s first venture in the healthcare domain, Santhigiri Holistic Healthcare Center, is located in the tranquil and quaint environs of Motor […]

The Dubai Chamber’s Engage Dubai Programme recently organised a webinar which aimed to advise businesses on encouraging employees towards volunteering, to improve efficiency and productivity at workplace. The webinar, titled Engaging corporate employees in volunteering, examined best practices that can be widely adopted to increase the number of employees volunteering, how different strategies, tools, process […]

The Australian Ambassador of Counter-Terrorism, Roger Noble, accompanied by the Australian Ambassador to the UAE, Heidi Venamore, and members of the Australian diplomatic team, visited the Emirates Group Security Headquarters in Dubai. In recognition of the long-standing close cooperation with Australia, the purpose of the visit was to discuss border enforcement, general crime prevention pursuits, aviation […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French mobility specialist MND, a leading company in the ropeways industry, as part of its efforts to achieve Dubai’s vision to have 25 percent of all trips to be self-driving by 2030. The parties commit to work together to study and […]

Padelae indoor complex in Al Quoz will feature a total of eight courts and offer membership packages The growing tribe of padel enthusiasts in Dubai have something to cheer about. A new indoor air-conditioned complex dedicated to the racquet sport, the largest in the UAE, is now open in the city’s Al Quoz Industrial Area […]

House prices in Dubai during Q2 2021 accelerated at their fastest pace since the summer of 2014, according to the latest research by global property consultancy, Knight Frank. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank, explained, “The momentum that began building late last year has been sustained and we are seeing a […]

The distribution of food parcels has been completed in Egypt, providing an equivalent of 30 million meals to low-income families and underprivileged communities as part of the “100 Million Meals” campaign. In partnership with the Food Banking Regional Network, 928 local humanitarian organisations and Egypt Food Bank, around 504,000 beneficiaries across Egypt received parcels of […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai Economy, continued its virtual outreach to investors in the second quarter of 2021 through a series of six webinars focused on opportunities in the strategic sectors of food and agribusiness, healthcare, and technology. The webinars connected with investors from various regions of […]

SOL Properties has invested an additional budget of AED 20 million as it expands SOL Living, a dedicated leasing service portfolio that offers long- and short-term lease options to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors.  It willintroduce16 new serviced apartment units across three new buildings in Dubai, all slated to ospen by September […]

Major league developers and property consultants readying to take part in Cityscape Global 2021, the region’s pivotal authority on real estate, property development and investment, say the international, regional, and local real estate business has been forever changed by the Covid 19 pandemic. Forecasts from Key One Realty Group, KEO International Consultants and Land Sterling […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that it has invested in UK-based legaltech start-up, Clara. Clara’sinnovative platform digitises and automates many of the legal tasks founders need to perform, including setting up companies in different jurisdictions. The investment reflects the […]

Following the much-awaited resumption of its Dubai route in May, Cathay Pacific continues to stay true to its brand ethos and is ‘moving beyond’ to offer a series of enhancements. Customers can now experience and travel the popular – Premium Economy cabin on-board the Airbus A350-900. Starting 06 August, 2021, passengers can experience luxury on […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a revised schedule of three lines of Dubai Ferry as of today, 25th July, 2021, to improve the level of service offered to the community. The step corresponds to the demand for this service and enhances the operational efficiency of the lines in question as well. The revised […]

It is not very often that you get a chance to meet up with a social entrepreneur. Nousheen came to Dubai in 2010, and within a week picked up a job with an educational institute- despite a reported slow down in the economy at that time. After a couple of years, she decided to move […]

1.   Digital Illustrations Digital illustrations are created using Adobe Photoshop to develop an image that tells a story, brings out an emotion, or sells a concept. Using a creative brief from a client, a digital illustrator generates unique artwork to help pass a message or sell a product. With the help of web design experts […]

On Wednesday 28 July 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Making the Leap From Winner to Champion’. The speaker for the webinar is James Michael Lafferty. James has often been described as one of the most unique and diversified CEO’s in the world today. He is not […]

Another week, another super selection of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Daily Surprises promotion offers, with the latest batch helping to get shoppers in the mood for the Eid Al Adha holiday! Friday 23 July The Steve Madden store in BurJuman mall will tempt shoppers with a great Buy Two for AED99 deal on all items. […]

Emirates is connecting global business and leisure travellers with it’s first-ever passenger service between Dubai and Miami. The airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its four times a week service when it touched down in Miami at 1100hrs local time yesterday. Emirates flight EK213 was welcomed by Miami International Airport with a water cannon salute, and […]

Travellers who have procrastinated making plans for the summer or who are still pondering where to take their long-awaited holiday now have the opportunity to book travel to quarantine-free destinations with Emirates. Customers can book their summer holiday with fares to close to 40 destinations from today, 22 July 2021 until 31 July 2021, for […]

The annual Eid Al Adha holidays are the perfect time to celebrate special moments with friends and family, especially as there’s so much to see, do, eat and enjoy during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival of fun. With the extra-long Eid public holiday officially announced, residents and visitors can make the most of a […]

The performance of Dubai’s real estate market over the first six months of 2021 has been phenomenal to say the least, with the sale of two Palm Jumeirah villas for a price of over AED 100 million (more than $27 million) each and a record-breaking month in April. The second half of the year is […]

A panoramic Jet Ski tour of Dubai has been recognised as the world’s best tourism experience for 2021, winning top global accolades in two categories of the Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Things to Do Awards, for Overall Experience and Water Adventures. Offering guests an unforgettable opportunity to take in Dubai’s breathtaking […]

As tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale, among the plethora of reasons to book a Season Pass for the world’s biggest cultural gathering is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the historic, invite-only Opening Ceremony. All UAE residents aged 18 and above who purchase an Expo 2020 Season Pass or Family […]

Some of the biggest names in music will take to the stage this Eid Al Adha as part of Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) super selection of great live music shows. The city’s best venues will welcome music lovers of all ages and nationalities to enjoy extra special concerts that will celebrate the extra-long public holiday […]

Planning and dining out with the whole family these holidays can be a task, especially if you’ve got more than one hungry kiddo. Whether you’re hankering for a burrito, pizza, sushi, or classic Asian delights, we have got plenty of options to satisfy. Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is treating you and […]

The much-awaited 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour is on-going and rugby fans who wish to watch the action-packed game from the comfort and safety of their homes can tune into STARZPLAY. The region’s fastest-growing subscription video on demand (SVOD) service acquired the broadcast rights to the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa in […]