Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, the leading emerging markets telecommunications provider. The agreement was signed between ArifAmiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority and Salvador Anglada, Group Chief Business Officer of […]

Modesh has been doing what he does best during this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) – spreading joy, happiness and excitement wherever he goes! Not only has the fun and friendly Dubai character been busy sharing his great new look and introducing his best pal Dana to fans around the city, but he’s now launched […]

In the wake of the Port of Beirut explosions which have devastated many parts of Lebanon’s capital city, Emirates is standing with Lebanon to provide critical emergency relief and aid to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the blasts. Emirates SkyCargo plans to ramp up its freighter operations to Lebanon by dedicating over […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has noted a substantial uptick in its retail unit sales, especially those made to UAE residents. The developer has now sold nearly 35% of its recently released 700+ retail units, which are spread across its communities in Dubai’s most desirable residential destinations, including MBR City, Palm […]

Dubai will host virtually the 1st edition of Healthcare Future Summit, a conference dedicated to all medical professionals, ministries of health, government authorities, and academia. Running under the theme “Bringing Healthcare Communities Together”, the summit will be taking place from 6th-8th of December, 2020, focusing on the increased demand and the significant social expectations in […]

Deyaar Development PJSC (“Deyaar”), one of Dubai’s leading property developers and real estate service providers, today announced its financial results for the first half of 2020. The company reported revenues of AED 174.5 million and net profit of AED 8.5 million for the six months ending 30th June 2020. In its meeting on Wednesday, 12 August, the […]

The Annual Investment Meeting in partnership with their Sustainable Partner, Bedayat by Sustainable City presents the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow to be held on 17th and 20thSeptember, 2020. Aligning with precautionary measures, smart solutions and a resilient environment, the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow is all set to cover four emirates: Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Birmingham (1 September), Cebu (20 August), and Houston (23 August). This will bring the airline’s network to 74 destinations, offering travellers convenient connections between the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas through its Dubai hub. Flights between Dubai and Birmingham will operate four times a week, […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is welcoming the leading Saudi Arabian Bank, Samba Financial Group to its ever growing client list. Samba Financial Group will become the first Saudi Arabian bank to establish in DIFC. The Group will use DIFC […]

This year’sDubai Summer Surprises (DSS) gets better with each passing week, and there are still more deals, activities and offers to enjoy. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has highlighted some of the best attractions, promotions and offers to make this weekend a fun time for all: LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT Gather pals and loved ones […]

The Business Registration &Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has partnered with Akshaak, an online platform, to support projects operating under the ‘DED Trader’ licence of Dubai Economy, which allows start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts. As per the agreement, DED Trader licence holders can display and sell […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced its willingness to launch the musical arts programme that falls under the slogan ‘The National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates’ and is inviting all aspirants who seek to develop their passion for music and embark on horizons of creativity to join. The programme will be held from 16 […]

Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest industrial manufacturing businesses, has announced that overall profitability for the first six months of 2020has been maintained as compared to same period last year, due to the resilience of its diversified cables and metals business with all manufacturing based in the UAE. Commenting on the company’s performance, Dr. […]

And you’re live in 3! 2! 1! But wait, where’s your audience? Hosting a webinar sounds like a piece of cake, but in reality, it’s much more difficult than that. The success of your webinar lands solely in the hands of your audience, so you want to attract a large crowd. Here are some ways to […]

Dubai further reinforced its reputation as one of the world’s safest travel destinations with another one of its landmark luxury resorts Jumeirah Zabeel Sarayearning the Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label. The achievement of the resort by Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, makes it one of the coveted hotels recognised as compliant with the highest […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy has launched a new e-services package for traders and customers as part of the efforts to continuously enhance service quality, convenience as well as accessibility, and promote a safe economic environment that enables sustainable growth. The new service will enable traders to submit an […]

When the DXB Snow Run takes place at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates this Friday morning, a total of 46 nations will be represented at the start line with a big number of the participants being Emiratis and tourists. Open to men and women aged 18-62 years, the 3km DXB Snow Run […]

Are you blogging the right way?  Blogging is a great way to escape your current reality and express your passion for a specific subject. But that’s not all, blogging is also a great way to increase your cash inflow. Did we pique your interest? Great! Let’s get started! Before making your blog into a money […]

Dubai Land Department, in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the fourth edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. A strong in June laid the foundation […]

Stalwart of the Middle East tourism industry, Nadège Noblet, the former Arabian Travel Market exhibition manager, has launched NANOU Destination & Hotel Marketing, a full-service tourism and hospitality representation company. The UAE-based company will connect and partner with international DMC’s, destinations, and hotels to raise their brand awareness to the Middle Eastern outbound tourism market. […]

Former Italy and Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga and Brazilian futsal legend Falcao have saluted Dubai Sports Council and Dubai World Trade Centre for the “amazing” facilities at Dubai Sports World after visiting the teeming venue, which offers enthusiasts an opportunity to practise and play sports in a secure, safe and air-conditioned facility in the […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has been shortlisted for the World Trade Promotion Organisations Awards (WTPO Awards 2020) by the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the of the World Trade Organisation and the United Nations. Dubai Exports will compete with external trade promotion agencies from five other countries […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has broken ground at Creek Views II, its newly launched development on the shores of the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City, a budding community that is rapidly coming to life and increasing in demand. Creek Views II will be built at a value of […]

Families can enjoy big savings on super summer staycations at some of the city’s best hotels this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). With only a few weeks of the school holidays left, now is the ideal time for families to book a few days of fun in the sun with free stays and even free meals […]

Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sectors are benefitting from a rapid rebound driven by a multi-phase roadmap being executed by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). Prominent players in the industry have experienced a surge of interest from across the world since the reopening of the city to international tourists on 7 July. […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has attracted an unprecedented620global, regional and local applications for the signature programme. The 620 applications for the intake, exceeds the previous record of 425 applications, received in 2019. The applications represent an exceptionally broad range […]

Parents and children across Dubai can finally count down to the start of the new school year with the first day of term only a few weeks away. As the summer holidays come to an end, the citywide Back to School campaign is in full swing, brought to you by Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS); bringing […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed a delegation headed by HE Dawood Al Hajiri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, in Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEWA. The visit aimed to discuss the opportunities of the joint cooperation between the two […]

Dubai Economy brought focus on the effectiveness and inclusiveness of the stimulus packages announced by Dubai following COVID-19 in its 6th Market Dialogue held recently with the business community. The virtual dialogue titled ‘The AED 6.3 billion opportunity for business in Dubai’ was hosted by Mohammed Shael AlSaadi, CEO of Corporate Strategic Affairs in Dubai […]

Emirates has announced it will increase its passenger services to/from Pakistan starting 10 August, offering customers enhanced connectivity to over 70 destinations within its current network, via Dubai. The airline is set to ramp up its flight frequency to/from Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot; and resume passenger services to Peshawar – providing customers worldwide with greater access […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) celebrates its fifth week of Daily Surprises with an amazing variety of limited edition deals across the city’s malls. From 9 to 14 August, residents and visitors can shop the exclusive offers and make savings on a range of accessories, shoes, homeware and beauty must-haves. The latest DSS Daily Surprises are only […]

Citron is a family business based in Dubai that offers an innovative range of products from beautiful printed lunchboxes, food jars, snack boxes, lunch bags, water bottles and food cutters that make mums and kids’ lives easier.  Founded by a mother that had a fussy eater, who came up with a product to deal with […]

Dubai Trade — DP World, UAE Region’s single window platform for cross-border trade — has announced the launch of ZADI, a unified food import platform aimed at facilitating the import and re-export of food shipments throughout Dubai ports. The first-of-its-kind platform in the Middle East is part of Dubai Trade’s plan to be the leading […]

Union Properties PJSC, one of the largest real estate development companies in the United Arab Emirates and the main developer of Dubai Motor City, has announced the completion of its three-year ‘Strategic Blue-Print Plan’ which includes the initial plans to launch its new project Motor City Hills. Motor City Hills will cover approximately GFA of […]

Get your dancing feet at the ready as Emirates School of Dance, the popular dance programme by Bodytree returns for its fall term starting September 6th, and the registration system is now live for parents to enroll their children. The Emirates School of Dance programme was developed in 2007 and is run by a group […]

Dubai Design District (d3) today launched the inaugural d3 Architecture Festival in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects Gulf Chapter (RIBA Gulf Chapter), establishing the emirate’s first platform to showcase regional architecture, urbanism and sustainable development. The inaugural edition of the d3 Architecture Festival is set to run from 11 to 13 November […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy shows that the number of operating businesses in Jumeirah has reached 3,648 to date. The licences issued according to the activities are: commercial (1,919), professional (1,663), tourism (48) and industrial (18). In terms of legal forms of the active licences in […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has partnered with Dubai Tourism for their revered Dubai Summer Surprises extravaganza. With more than 150 restaurants and seven beautiful art galleries available at the Centre, the partnership will offer visitors to Gate Avenue an array of promotions, events and surprises. Taking place […]

Residents can unlock the best of what Dubai has to offer by taking part in Summer Unlocked, an exciting new race against the clock challenge that promises a summer filled with citywide adventures, family fun and super prizes. Summer Unlocked is an action packed, ever expanding, fast-paced and dynamic challenge that gives participants a set […]

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Win High-Value Business Using LinkedIn’ on Tuesday 25 August 2020 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Neeraj Shah – Founder & CEO, Titan Mastermindz LLP. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, participants will discover: The key principles to rapidly become influential […]

There is a lot more fun, games, deals and sales to enjoy each and every day with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has highlighted some of the best attractions, promotions and offers to make this a fun-packed weekend for everyone: LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT Foodies can log onto a virtual masterclass […]

The iconic Emirates A380 will begin serving travellers on flights to Toronto starting 16 August. The airline has so far resumed A380 operations to Amsterdam, Cairo, Paris, London Heathrow and Guangzhou (8 August) – taking its A380 network to six cities. The Emirates A380 experience remains a favourite amongst travellers for its spacious and comfortable cabins and […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has introduced a thousand new ways to earn Miles while shopping online with popular UK and US brands. Members can now visit skywardsmilesmall.com, choose from more than 1,500 brands and splurge on shopping – all the while racking up Miles that can be used for discounted […]

LinkedIn has grown exponentially and currently has 706 million registered members in 150 countries. It allows its members (both job seekers and companies) to create profiles and connections in an online social network with two new members joining every second. Rated as the 12th most popular website in the U.S. and 34th worldwide, LinkedIn revenue […]

Smart Dubai organised a Smart Cities Global Network, SCGN, Webinar today to discuss the resilience of cities in the COVID-19 world and to highlight the need to make our cities more agile and responsive to similar challenges in the future. Discussions shed light on how cities have accelerated the adoption of smart-city technology to battle […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre today announced the opening of registration for the Deep Learning Camp for university students, which will be held virtually from 18th to 20thAugust 2020. The Deep Learning Camp is part of the initiatives of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to support the UAE’s strategic directions in the science […]

The DXB Snow Run, the first of its kind in the world, has received an overwhelming response from members of UAE’s enthusiastic sports-loving community, forcing organisers to close registration early because all spots have been taken. Organised by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Ski Dubai, the DXB Snow Run will take place on August 14 on […]

Dubai Economywill extend its consumer protection services to free zones in Dubai under an agreement with the Dubai Free Zones Council. The agreement, which is part of enhancing co-ordination between government, government-related and private entities to improve the overall customer experience in Dubai, will allow consumers of free zone businesses to raise their complaints to […]

Dubai has maintained its status as one of the world’s most preferred foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations in the first half of 2020 despite the economic and business repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis and the significant global decline in greenfield FDI flows. The emirate remained at the forefront of cities in the Middle East and […]

Webinars are extremely powerful for generating leads, building brand awareness, and selling. Research shows that people love video content. 72% of consumers prefer watching a video over reading an article. This means that you can sometimes generate more leads by running a webinar than you can by offering a free downloadable resource like a whitepaper, […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Kuwait City (5 August) and Lisbon (16 August). This will take Emirates’ passenger network to 70 destinations in August, over 50% of its pre-pandemic destination network, as the airline gradually resumes operations with the safety of its customers, crew and communities as its top priority. Flights […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority(DAFZA)achieved positive financial and operational results in the first half of 2020. Throughout the first quarter of the year, DAFZA recorded a 54 percent increase in general exports. During this period, China accounted for the highest percentage of DAFZA’s trade, with 21 percent at a value of AED 7.7 billion, followed by […]

The Emirate of Sharjah is currently witnessing a pleasant atmosphere and good vibes full of attractive offers and discounts as part of “Sharjah Shopping Promotions”, the largest of its kind shopping event, which is organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCC, from July 22 to August 21. The participating shopping malls and […]

Part of a ‘CovExit’ (COVID Exit) initiativefor promoting collaborative action to navigate recovery and reshape the next normal economy, ‘The Great Economic Reset Programme’will harness the collective knowledge of local and international experts to enhance awareness of the disruptions caused by the pandemic and propose solutions for economies and societies to adapt growth strategies to […]

Residents and visitors can discover a world of gastronomic delights as this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) offers great hotel stays complete with delicious F&B promotions. Some of the city’s best family hotels, staycation spots and couples’ getaways are welcoming guests with exciting packages that combine relaxing breaks with incredible food options from around the […]

Emirates has announced that it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August 2020. The airline has also restarted its A380 operations to Amsterdam and Cairo this week, and introduced a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow, serving market demand and offering customers more travel options. Emirates has so far resumed A380 services […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, announces its plans to invest over AED 3.5bn in the next 2-3 years to develop 14 and 22 buildings in Riviera Phase 3 and 4 respectively, its three Avenue buildings in MBR City, two projects in Dubai Healthcare City, and four projects in Al Furjan. This […]

With application number reaching 1200, Dubai Culture& Arts Authority’s (Dubai Culture)recently launched collaborative initiative with LinkedIn is gaining considerable traction among creative industry professionals in the emirate and beyond. Since its launch, the number of applications has steadily increased, with the count of approved applications and that ones that received learning licenses from LinkedInreaching 928 […]

The first set of crew members comprising the technical team, directors, cinematographers, production designer, music director and assistants of Gaurang Doshi Productions’ multi-starrer web series ‘7th Sense’ arrived in Dubai last evening. The popular Bollywood producer, Gaurang Doshi is all set to shoot two star-studded web series in the UAE, the first of which is […]

The Dubai Economy call centre saw hectic activity during the National Disinfection Programme and responded to an unprecedented number of calls and messages on its dedicated number, email and social media channels received from the business community and customers on the precautionary measures in place against COVID-19. Hanadi Eid, Director of the Customer Happiness Department […]

The DIFC Academy and LexisNexis MENA are strengthening their strategic partnership with two new initiatives: “The Annual Technology Adoption Index” and “The Legal Tech Glossary.” These projects follow five years of fruitful collaboration, including the publication of the official DIFC Law Commentaries and Law Reports book collections. Through a joint training programme, the DIFC Academy […]

Le Wagon, the #1 coding school worldwide, is proud to announce its very first bootcamp in the UAE.  After proven results in 39cities globally and more than 8,000 graduates resulting in over 100 start-ups being created, Le Wagon is now coming to Dubai. Nicknamed the Silicon Valley of the Middle East, Dubai is the perfect […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is pleased to announce that Ski Dubai will host a ski and snowboard competition in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council on Saturday, 15 August 2020 to encourage the safe return to snow sports following the easing […]

The Adam Vital Hospital in Dubai is a part of the Adam Vital Healthcare Group with its origins in Germany and a footprint in Dubai, UAE since 2011. The hospital offers technical excellence and innovative abilities to solve both simple and difficult orthopedic problems. The hospital is at the forefront of offering advanced technologies in […]

The Panamanian Minister of Private Investment H.E. Jose Alejandro Rojas has called on UAE companies to leverage Panama as a global gateway to expand their footprint in Latin America and tap into new growth opportunities in the region. His comments came during a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office […]

Emirates is gearing up for a busy travel period this weekend for the Eid holiday. Customers are reminded to check the latest travel requirements, and to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure to avoid any delays. Peak travel is expected to start this evening, with Thursday 30th July marking the […]

Digital Financial Services, a joint venture between Etisalat and Noor Bank, today announced the launch of eWallet’sutility bill payment services, giving customers peace of mind and savings while paying their bills. eWallet has been instrumental during this unprecedented time to provide contactless payments. Customers will now also be able to make mobile recharges and charity […]

Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Clark with six weekly flights from 1 August, boosting its global network to 68 destinations in August and connecting customers to Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. With the resumption of flights to Clark, Emirates will now operate with scheduled services to two gateways in […]

Two-time world champion Amir Khan, one of the top stars of British boxing, is set to follow in the footsteps of some of the sporting world’s biggest names, who call Dubai their home. Khan, 33, is keen to complete the move to Dubai with his wife Faryal, two daughters – Lamaisah and Alayna – and […]

BrandDubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is partnering with Meraas to host this year’s edition of Dubai Canvas at City Walk, the design-inspired lifestyle destination by Meraas. For an entire month, from the first day of Eid Al Adha to 31 August, the indoor space of City Walk will transform […]

Dubai Economy and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey), announced the go-live of the UAE KYC Blockchain Platform, an initiative which facilitates secure digital customer onboarding, instant bank account functionality and sharing of verified KYC (Know-Your-Customer) data between licensing authorities and financial institutions via advanced […]

Smart Dubai has upgraded its ‘Smart Inventory’ project in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to enhance current inventory management system and render them paperless and more efficient, all the while utilising advanced technologies and smart solutions to save time. The project is in line with Smart Dubai’s role in leading the emirate’s smart […]

Emirates’ unmatched First Class travel experience was given double honours at the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines, winning the World’s Best First Class award as well as Middle East’s Best First Class. Emirates has topped the First Class category every year since the awards was launched in 2017 –making this its 4th consecutive win. […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) managed to enhance the sustainability and continuity of real estate registration services through digital outlets and formats; thus, becoming available around the clock, allowing customers inside and outside the UAE to benefit from digital services with high flexibility. This allowed DLD to contribute to achieving the vision of the Dubai Government […]

Dubai Financial Market (PJSC) today announced its financial results for the first half of the year ending 30 June 2020, registering a 21% increase in its net profit to AED 78.9 Million compared to AED 65.1 Million during the corresponding period of 2019. The net profit of the second quarter of 2020 reached AED 44.2 Million, […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Nairobi (from 2 August), Baghdad and Basra (from 10 August), expanding its growing network, and offering customers around the world more convenient connections to Dubai, and via Dubai. This will take the airline’s passenger network to 67 destinations in August, including seven points in Africa and five points […]

The Dubai Competitiveness Office in Dubai Economy has launched a ‘Dubai Competitiveness’ campaign in line with the government’s initiatives to enhance resilience against the impact of COVID-19. The campaign will support Dubai’s efforts to share experiences and information as well as spread awareness among the various target groups, including federal and local government entities, the […]

More than 270  UAE exporters and potential international buying partners came together this week for the UAE’s major buyers and exporters forum since COVID-19 shut down global trade events to discuss how the UAE national export community can help them overcome the significant financial challenges and risk they face in today’s ever-shifting economic environment to […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is visiting its members to further strengthen its comprehensive SME support programmes, particularly the incentive package it announced to help entrepreneurs and start-ups reduce the impact of COVID-19. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai SME, is himself […]

DP World, the Dubai- based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has agreed to acquire a 60 percent shareholding in UNICO Logistics Co. Ltd. The transaction, subject to regulatory clearances, is expected to close in Q4 2020, and represents another strategic step in DP World’s vision to build an integrated suite of service […]

A run in the snow… in the midst of this sweltering summer with the mercury tipping the higher 40s? Welcome to Dubai, a place where impossible becomes possible. The “DXB Snow Run”, organised by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Ski Dubai, will take place on August 14, when temperatures are expected to be hovering […]

Hala, the joint venture between the RTA and Careem, has today announced a redesigned service, aimed at enhancing the health and safety of all areas of taxi travel. Supported by the RTA’s unparalleled industry knowledge, and by Careem’s first class technology, Hala have implemented a roster of new features, to build on the existing safety […]

On July 23rd, Careem celebrated eight years, a total 2,920 days, of simplifying the lives of people across the region. The everyday Super App started its journey in 2012 and today spans over 100 cities in 13 countries offering services across three areas: Mobility of People, Mobility of Things and Mobility of Money. The first […]

Gaurang Doshi Productions announces that Ameesha Patel, Prateik Babbar and Swedish-Greek actress Elli AvrRam are the latest additions to the already star-studded cast of the new ‘7th Sense’ web series. The talented trio now join the superstars’ crew, consisting of R Madhavan, Ronit Roy, Chunky Pandey, Tanuj Virwani, Aashim Gulati, Sana Saeed, Ahsaas Channa, Dibyendu […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that Startup bootcamp, one of the world’s most active global industry-focused startup accelerators and investors has established its regional headquarters at DIFC. The establishment of the new regional offices for Startupbootcampfurther cements the […]

Emirates today rolled out a brand new, state-of-the-art online gateway to serve its travel trade partners around the world. Tailored for each market, and personalised for each partner to cater to their unique business environment and needs, the Emirates Partners Portal is a one-stop shop for travel industry partners to quickly and securely access the […]

UK-based luxury property developer Northacre, a wholly owned subsidiary of SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), is seeing a marked growth in interest from buyers even amid global economic turmoil triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. Northacre has continued its strong post-lockdown run of deals with the sale of a high-spec apartment in its first new-build and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination, today announces the opening date for Season 25 as Sunday 25th October 2020. This Silver Jubilee Season promises to be a season like no other. In addition to the much-loved dining, shopping, entertainment and attractions on offer, including the ever-popular Ripley’s Believe It Or […]

The Dubai Sports Council held a coordination meeting with its key strategic partners on Sunday to discuss improvements to the Emirate’s extensive network of dedicated cycling tracks, and ways to enhance safety and the cycling experience for members of the community. Chaired by His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, the meeting […]

Dubai Economy has conducted its first ever online workshops for the new applicants in the 2020 cycle of the Dubai Quality Award (DQA) and Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA). The workshops were part of the relentless efforts of the Business Excellence Department in Dubai Economy to sustain the excellence journey in the UAE and were […]

On this Wednesday 29 July at 11am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘CrisisPreneurship of Time’. The webinar is presented by Brig Sushil Bhasinbased in Mumbai, India. Brigadier Sushil Bhasin is a time investment strategist and a TEDx speaker. He served the Indian Army for 34 years. For the past 15 […]

Domus Group, organizers of the Dubai HeliShow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, has announced the new dates of the event to January 19-21, 2021 which was originally to take place in November 2020. To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a quick escape this summer to the idyllic islands of the Maldives. Book now and enjoy an unforgettable holiday at some of the world’s most pristine beaches. With the gradual re-opening of borders, travel restrictions in Maldives have eased and passengers visiting the island […]

Dubai’s real estate market witnessed transactions worth AED24.5 billion in the first half of 2020, despite the impact of the global COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The figures indicate that Dubai’s real estate sector is gradually returning to normal, driven by the stimulus packages and initiatives launched […]

Dubai Government Workshop has revealed the completion of the smart transformation process for the exit of repaired vehicles. The achievement falls in line with Dubai Paperless Strategy and its vision to create a perfectly integrated paperless government through the transformation of government services and operations into 100% digital operation by 2021. This move will result […]

A report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing sector of Dubai Economy highlights the most popular areas across the city for setting up new business. As per the report, five areas account for 43.7 per cent of the total new business licences issued during the first half of this year. Dubai Economy had issued […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and home to the largest, most developed FinTech ecosystem in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jiaozi Fintech Dreamworks, one of China’s first Fintech innovation and entrepreneurship platforms. The MOU will enable the DIFC […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, announced the launch of a first of its kind Sobha Experience Studio. Located at the company’s flagship master development Sobha Hartland in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai, the Experience Studio takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes journey of the various innovative aspects that make up […]

The Kite Beach in Jumeirah will be buzzing with beach sports enthusiasts this weekend as they get their first taste of competition in nearly five months, thanks to Dubai Sports Council’s Beach Sports Week. Being organised by Dubai Sports Council in co-operation with different partners, the Beach Sports Week will feature five different tournaments, open […]

Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has entitled car rental firms in Dubai to add the use of digital platforms and smart application activity to their business. The step aims to empower those companies to expand the scope of their services in line with Dubai Government’s drive to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in […]

Emirates has announced that it will resume passenger services to Seychelles from 01 August, coinciding with the country’s re-opening to international tourists. Operating flights to Seychelles five times a week with a Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates offers travellers convenient access to this popular Indian Ocean holiday destination. In addition, Emirates will increase its services to the […]

The impact of COVID-19 on businesses and the legal protection as well as legislative tools available for companies and entrepreneurs to fulfill their obligations to all stakeholders concerned were the topics of discussion at the fifth ‘Market Dialogue’ organised by Dubai Economy. The dialogue, held today under the theme ‘Protecting the rights of distressed businesses […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, today announced its net profit reached AED 2.12 billion during the first half of the year, as it continues to demonstrate healthy profitability whilst ensuring prudence in growing the balance sheet. According to financial results for the period ending June 30th, 2020, the bank’s total income reached AED 6.82 billion whilst […]

As the power of virtual reality (VR) to treat diseases and phobias such as Alzheimer’s and arachnophobia rises, mass adoption could drastically improve its therapeutic potential, experts revealed during Dubai Internet City’s Fireside Chat. The latest session comes after a wave of psychological research suggests VR has become key to diagnosing and treating medical conditions […]

The Dubai Health Authority sees the reopening of airports, aggressive testing and sanitization, and resumption of elective surgeries and other healthcare services as clear indicators of Dubai’s readiness to restart health tourism in the emirate. Prior to the pandemic, Dubai has projected that the sector would contribute about 500,000 visitors in the emirate by 2021. An increasing […]

The Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of UAE, once said that, “The woman is half of the society; any country which pursues development should not leave her in poverty or illiteracy”. Echoing those sentiments, Laura Georges, one of the top stars of international women’s football and Secretary General of French Football […]

Vibrant beach-front property JA Ocean View Hotel on The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence officially reopens on 29th of July 2020 with resident rates as low as AED300++ per night. Become a JA member and you can even get the same offer for as low as AED264++ when you sign up and book directly on the website. Located by […]

There’s a lot of excitement in town, as not only has Modesh been reintroduced to the world this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), he’s also brought along a new friend – Dana. With the seven-week long summer celebration of shopping and entertainment in full swing, it’s time to officially welcome Dana as one of DSS’ biggest […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that one of its clients is undertaking a ground-breaking capital raise. Investment banking and wealth management firm GRIP (DIFC) Ltd.will conduct a multi-million dollar capital raise for Lead Real Estate this month, through […]

The wait is almost over for one of the most eagerly anticipated, innovative and exciting musical events of the year – the Tomorrowland Around the World festival. From 7pm to 2am on Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July, a star-studded line up of big-name singers and DJs will perform as part of the virtual […]

Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities and other supplies for individual consumers and businesses across the world between April and June 2020, by operating more than 10,000 cargo flights to destinations across six continents. The flights were a mix of scheduled, ad-hoc and charter operations. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, […]

Smart Dubai held a virtual meeting for Chief Data Officers (CDOs) from various government entities in the emirate to showcase the Data Compliance progress made by the respective Dubai Government entities. The Smart Dubai team also presented the ‘Data Sharing Toolkit’, which was launched in April 2020 to provide guidelines for government and private entities […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is organising a summer camp titled ‘Entrepreneurs and the Challenge of Change’ for children and youth aged 8 to 18. During the camp, the Academy will share the lessons learned from […]

Recently launched home-grown delivery app GoFood has announced the launch of ‘GoFood Grocery’, a next-day fresh grocery delivery service in Dubai, available via the GoFood App. Offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, including baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and meat, frozen food, household essentials, pantry items and so much more, GoFood Grocery […]

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, has issued passenger guidelines for those flying between Dubai and Manila to ensure smooth travel. These guidelines outline the documentary requirements and procedures that passengers need to prepare for before departure or have to undergo upon arrival at their destination. Cebu Pacific stresses that non-adherence to […]

Dust off your helmet because Dubai’s favourite way to get around is back. Careem, the region’s first Super App has announced the relaunch of its BIKE service across Dubai. Around the world, cycling is proving to be an important transport alternative. Careem has therefore set global benchmarks with its sanitation steps and approach to make […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, today announced the launch of a first of its kind Sobha Experience Studio. Located at the company’s flagship master development Sobha Hartland in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai, the Experience Studio takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes journey of the various innovative aspects that make […]

The International Forum for Women and Sports, organised by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council, will take place this Wednesday with some of the most prominent Emirati and international advocates of women’s sport sharing their insights on the “Future of Women’s Sport in Light of the Current Challenges”. Taking place remotely on video […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched a short filmmaking competition titled‘Dubai Creativity Short Films industry’ competition. The Authority is calling local and international amateurs and professionals in the creative field aged 15 and above to participate in the competition, which aims to encourage the talented youth and provide them with a platform […]

More than 80 projects with Dubai Economy’s DED Trader licence, which enables start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, are displaying their products on Manasah.com launched by DP World to reach a larger number of consumers online. The cooperation between Dubai Economy and DP World is in line with […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI). Dubai FDI is an agency of Dubai Economy, Government of Dubai whose mission is to stimulate and sustain foreign investment […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to be the first developer to launch an outdoor drive-in cinema at one of its prominent developments, Riviera in MBR City. 25+ cars will be accommodated in the premises for a fee of AED 150 per car. The cinema is scheduled to be opened […]

Webinar etiquette is not particularly different from the best practices for any meeting or presentation, but they do have a slight twist in the digital world. These tips can make your webinars more enjoyable and productive. Dress your part Clothes definitely make an impression and nobody likes to listen to a person who is clumsily […]

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that it has partnered with American University of Sharjah (AUS) to foster the next generation of professionals across the finance sector. Through the collaboration, the DGCX will offer AUS undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in an internship program, with the core objectives of developing their skill sets, and educating them about […]

Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from 1 August, expanding its network in Europe to 22 cities, and connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The restart of Stockholm flights means that all Emirates gateways in Scandinavia will have resumed services by August, with flights to Oslo […]

Beach sports lover are in for a treat this weekend and the next, as Dubai Sports Council have announced a “Beach Sports Week” that will see competition in four different events taking place at Kite Beach in Jumeirah. The beach sports festival, being organised by Dubai Sports Council in co-operation with different partners, will start […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the summer celebration of shopping and family fun, is once again offering residents and visitors the chance to win a selection of over 4,500 prizes including luxury cars, mall vouchers and cash giveaways. In keeping with its proud 23-year tradition, this year’s DSS features seven weeks of mega raffles and promotions, […]

The Dubai Team for Global Promotional Investment Missions attended a series of webinars organised by the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, over June-July 2020 targeting businesspersons and investors in Australia to explore the opportunities and partnership potential in the food & agribusiness, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors in Dubai, […]

Companies of all sizes and sectors that are keen enhance their CSR strategic and policies can now apply for the H2-2020 cycle of the Dubai Chamber CSR Label. Businesses have until November 30, 2020 to apply to the Dubai Chamber CSR Label Advanced, Dubai Chamber CSR Label Standard and four specialised categories, namely Dubai Chamber […]

Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, has launched new measures to offer customers more choice, flexibility and peace of mind while booking their next adventure. The tour operator has relaxed its booking policy to offer customers a chance to book a holiday package in advance with only a deposit of AED 199, as […]

RAIL BUS, a new generation of low cost, green public transport system, which is developed by a number of international companies specialized in light rail systems. The concept of the RAIL BUS is based on providing a large number of small driverless vehicles that moved according to the demand in a network of interconnected paths, […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of Dubai’s top sporting landmarks, has been featured in “The Washington Post” in an article that talks about the reopening of sports and other sectors in 16 cities across the world following COVID-19 lockdown. The photograph of Hamdan Sports Complex welcoming swimmers back for training was used in the article headlined, […]

Popular for offering world class promotions and mega raffles, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) the largest trade body for the jewellery industry in association with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), returns with a new season unraveling 6 jaw dropping deals, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. For the first time, over 100 jewellery […]

As part of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority’s (Dubai Culture) digital campaign #CreateTogether, and in association with Briar Prestidge Trading LLC, CreateNationshas announced that UAE artists can submit their designs for their second collection of paint-them-yourself Art Tees. The new collection will showcase designs of the UAE-based artists, themed around mental health and happiness, in […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the launch of a task force under its Sustainability Network, which will address the issue of late payments to subcontractors and suppliers. The Task Force on Prompt Payment Practices for Subcontractors and Suppliers, joined by member companies representing a wide variety of economic sectors, will explore the […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the readiness of Dubai’s sports stadiums and sports halls, both government and private, to receive audiences and open their gates to fans whenever the relevant authorities make a decision on the matter. The announcement comes following cooperation on the issue between Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police, and all government and […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continued to accelerate growth in the first half of 2020, with 310 new company registrations, an impressive 25% increase from the same period in 2019. The total number of active registered companies in the DIFC […]

What is better than hosting a webinar on a single platform? Answer: Broadcasting it on it on several other popular Live streaming platforms! As live streaming has become more ubiquitous, so have the ‘DIY’ options, like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Periscope, Instagram Live and LinkedIn Live. Here are a few reasons why it makes sense […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)is celebrating history in the making as the UAE launches the ‘Hope Probe’Mission to Mars, a milestone of pride for the nation, the region and the Arab and Islamic world. A contemporary mural produced by the UAE’s creative community takes centre stage in the city’s historical Al Fahidi Neighborhood, […]

Within its efforts to enhance Dubai’s leading position as a central hub for regional and global transit trade, Dubai Customs launched a guide on transit trade. The guide, prepared by the Tariff and Origin Department, outlines all the procedures and steps that need to be taken by companies to avail the services and facilities provided […]

Emirates and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) revealed the club’s new jerseys for the 20/21 season during a friendly match against the Glasgow Rangers F.C. in Groupama Stadium on Thursday night as part of the Veolia Trophy. Much awaited by Lyon fans, the 20/21 Home jersey is the first to carry Emirates’ branding, marking the start of […]

Over the last three months there has been explosive growth in companies turning to virtual events to connect with audiences. As we are moving towards hybrid events, all future events will be a blend of physical and virtual. A recent survey of event professionals that Etc.venues conducted during a hybrid event has revealed that almost […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to be the first developer to launch an outdoor drive-in cinema at one of its prominent developments, Riviera in MBR City. 25+ cars will be accommodated in the premises for a fee of AED 150 per car. The cinema is scheduled to be opened […]

Similar to other parts of the world, the UAE has also experienced the impact of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020. The temporary restrictions on movement and travel have also had a predictable effect on Dubai’s real estate sector. Despite this challenging situation, the latest, combined data released by Bayut and […]

Authentic stakeholder engagement is proving to be a crucial part of business strategies as companies navigate new challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic, industry experts explained during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Reconnecting with Stakeholders during Covid19 – why it matters and how to get it […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted 349 trade webinars over a four-month period leading to the city’s reopening to tourists on 7 July, as part of a global marketing programme aimed at ensuring Dubai remains top of mind among tourists as a safe must-visit destination. The virtual sessions, held for trade […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), expanding connectivity for customers with these latest cities rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. This will take the airline’s passenger network to 62 […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of developing and managing e-commerce platforms has reached 1,969 licences in Dubai. The average annual growth rate of new licences in this activity over the last five years was 120%, […]

Businesses in the UAE should be fully aware of the legal considerations with respect to the recovery of payments as more companies face debt issues due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, entitled COVID 19 & […]

dnata has continued to deliver reliable and safe air services and taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges. Cooperating closely with government authorities, customers and suppliers, the company’s dedicated teams have worked around the clock to make a difference by ensuring smooth and safe […]

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority marked the reopening of its Al ShindaghaMuseum with its debut‘ Tales from the Past’photo tour, which invited local photographers and content creators to visit, snap and share their experience at the Perfume House and the Dubai Creek: Birth of a City House. Held in collaboration with #MyDubai; Canon Middle […]

Emirates will deploy its iconic A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August. This announcement follows the Emirates A380’s return to the skies today with EK001 to London Heathrow taking off from Dubai International airport at 0745hrs, and EK073 at 0820hrs, carrying commercial […]

Dubai’s residential sector faced a challenging second quarter of 2020, with social distancing measures, coupled with Covid-19’s economic impact, affecting market performance.  However, with encouraging transaction figures in June, a move towards more typical sales volume is expected in Q3, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q2 2020 from Chestertons. Residential transactions totalled […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, with the participation of international business councils, investment advisors, and government agencies, is hosting a series of webinars in the wake of global restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, presenting an array of opportunities for investment and partnership […]

A new wave of rapid digitalisation in Latin America is creating plenty of new business opportunities in e-commerce, digital trade digital services and logistics, which companies in Dubai can capitalise on as they prepare for a post-Covid recovery, industry experts said during a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, has restarted its desert safaris, enabling residents and visitors of Dubai to enjoy the open space, fresh air and sunshine of the great outdoors. Arabian Adventures has taken several measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and provide them with complete peace of mind on all safaris. […]

Xstrike, located in the heart of Al Qouz, is gearing up to officially reopen its doors to players on Thursday, 9th July. The entertainment hub was launched by “Immersive Experiences” in December 2019, a live combat experience that successfully bridges the gap between traditional paintball and laser-tag, now coming back bigger and better, with new […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has recently recorded 10.6 percent growth in the retail and e-commerce sector with a total trade value of AED37.6 billion despite the sudden challenges facing both regional and global economy. More than 1,000 companies from 96 countries play a pivotal role in Jafza’s retail and general trading sector. Approximately 39 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced the launch of the museums’ ‘Summer Virtual Camp’programme for school students from the 12th of July to 31stAugust 2020. The initiative aims to benefit the largest possible number of students through interactive activities focused on enhancing their intellectual and creative abilities as well as through investing their time from […]

Businesses and healthcare providers in the UAE looking for an easier way to source and secure personal protective equipment (PPE) can now do so through Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s newly launched Response Initiative (RRI). The online marketplace connects reliable buyers and sellers of PPE and medical supplies and aims to meet a growing […]

Dubai Investments PJSC, a leading Middle East investment and a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) celebrated its silver jubilee anniversary, marking 25 years of investments in the region, with a bell ringing ceremony at the DFM. The bell ringing ceremony was attended by Abdulrahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwee, Chairman of […]

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company(SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has announced the closure of its field hospital located at Dubai Parks & Resorts following the discharge of the last COVID-19 patients during a closing ceremony held on Monday, July 13. Over the course of the last few weeks, several SEHA facilities have […]

As part of its preparations for the ramp up of passenger flights, Dubai Airports has announced a strategic partnership with OSN, the region’s leading entertainment provider, to give passengers at Dubai International (DXB) complimentary access to OSN’s new streaming app, from July 14, 2020. As the top ranked international airport welcomes customers back through its […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities has underlined there silience of the UAE real estate market by holding a ground-breaking ceremony for their recently launched Elan neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghafon July 12. The move officially kicks off the construction phase of the development, moving the project one step closer to its planned delivery by December 2022. […]

in5 has announced three winners in its competition challenging entrepreneurs and startups to create an innovative product or service to boost the UAE’s response toCOVID-19 using next-generation technology, media or design. Dubai-based ventures Robomask, CoviBot Pro and Vision Health came out on top. The trio have won a year’s free membership with in5, a business […]

Emirates Loto, the region’s first fully digital collectables scheme with optional free entry to a weekly draw has announced the winners for its thirteenth draw. Nine lucky winners who matched five out of six numbers in the live draw last night have walked away with AED 111,111.11 each, having split the AED 1 million prize. […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination, invites entrepreneurs and investors across the country to be part of the upcoming Season 25 and Silver Anniversary celebrations. During the previous 24 seasons, Global Village has become known for pushing the boundaries in family entertainment by bringing the world to Dubai. Perhaps lesser […]

Emirates will be operating special repatriation flights to five Indian cities between 12th and 26th July to assist stranded Indians get home and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The flights will be operated to Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram between 12th and 26th July 2020 offering the […]

The New Media Academy, a first of its kind digital academy in the Middle East, in partnership with Nas Academy, part of the Nas Daily Group, announced the Youth YouTuber Program. This unique summer programme will be taught by handpicked instructors, to provide students with a greater understanding of the world of content creation, from […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy, mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and entrepreneurship, continued to expand and diversify its advisory and support programmes in 2019 with an added emphasis on enhancing SME competitiveness and strengthening Dubai as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The past year saw 3,871 Emirati […]

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national flag-carrier, will resume its flights from Manila to Dubai (5J 18) every Sunday at 6:55 PM (Philippine Standard Time), and Dubai to Manila (5J 19) every Monday at 3:30 AM (UAE Standard Time), beginning July 12, 2020. In line with the safety measures implemented by the Dubai government, […]

Just 6 weeks in business, ONLY webinars has had a busy opening. The ‘Webinars As A Service’ (WAAS) platform is hosting and promoting a bunch of webinars this week. – The Video Content Creation Formula by Reim El Houni on Saturday, 11 July at 4 pm UAE time – Making that giant leap for humankind: […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative offices in Africa recently organised a webinar, which answered common questions from foreign investors related to freelancing, residency visas, opening a bank account and choosing the right consultant and partner in Dubai. The event, part of the Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai webinar series hosted in collaboration […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of vegetable and fruit trading has reached 2,495 including 557 companies in the field of dried vegetables and fruits. Most of these companies have been licensed since 1963 until now. […]

Dubai Summer Surprises, the emirate’s highly anticipated summer shopping extravaganza, is back for its 23rd edition from 9th July 2020 until 29th August 2020, and to complement the excitement surrounding this much anticipated event, Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah, and the […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that DIFC Presidential Directive will end on 31 July 2020. On 26 April 2020, DIFC declared DIFC Presidential Directive No 4. of 2020 which addressed the pressing need for firms based in the […]

Wild Wadi is set to re-open its doors on July 10th, welcoming guests back for family entertainment and aquatic adventure in one of Dubai’s most iconic water parks. With fun at the top of its agenda, Wild Wadi offers a host of exciting rides and attractions for families, thrill seekers and those simply looking to […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Waste Management recently organised a webinar advising businesses on sustainable, effective and safe disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions and best practices for dealing with COVID 19 posed waste management challenges in offices. The webinar, titled Ensuring a Safe Disposal of PPE and COVID 19 Related […]

With the closure of the academic year in the UAE, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority celebrates the successful integration of its museums into the remote-learning curriculum that benefited over 11,304 students from 298 tours conducted with students of over 94 public and private schools. The tours provided the younger generation with an enriching opportunity to […]

The Dubai Land Department(DLD), through the Promotion and Real Estate Investment Management Sector, launched its new ‘Invest in Dubai’ initiative under the theme ‘Discussing the Opportunities that Arise from Dubai as a Real Estate Investment Destination’. The initiative aims to highlight Dubai’s position in real estate on a global front. It also sets out to […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, called on businesses and investors to capitalise on the incentives announced by the various free zones to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on economic activity in the emirate. Senior officials from Dubai Economy and prominent free zones, such as Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in association with the Dubai Sports Council, mark the official opening of the 10th edition of Dubai Sports World (DSW). The UAE’s most anticipated sporting event will run until 3rd October 2020. DWTC has transformed its halls into playing fields – from basketball, tennis and badminton courts to football and cricket pitches, among others, […]

The Aviation Club, Dubai’s premier health club and wellness focused centre in the heart of old Dubai, has launched a Swim Academy in partnership with Movement & Me. The ‘Swim For You’ programme is heaven-sent for every aquaphile; whether the goal is to improve your swimming technique, live a healthier and more active lifestyle, or […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced that its public libraries had won the Excellence Award in the ‘I Know” initiative launched by the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), the largest professional and scientific union for libraries and information In the Arab world. The award honours libraries that engaged with the COVID-19 crisis, their […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has donated three pieces of cargo handling equipment to Dubai-based International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian hub in the world, to support the organisation in facilitating rapid relief and first responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, at a global level. dnata has donated a […]

Adam Vital Healthcare Group will be organizing a Q&A session with four specialist doctors from 11am – 12 noon on 8 July 2020. Dr Moza Al Zaabi, the Chief Executive Officer at Adam Vital Group stated, “We are excited to organize this interactive webinar with our specialist doctors who will share their experience on topics […]

in5, an enabling platform for startups and entrepreneurs launched by TECOM Group, today announced that its members have raised more than AED65 million in direct investment, through multiple funding sources such as venture capital funds or angel investors, during the first six months of 2020. After generating more than AED400 million in funding between 2013 […]

Amlak Finance PJSC, a leading specialised Islamic real estate financier, today announced a newly formed partnership with Dubai Land Department (DLD). This strategic cooperation aims at allowing customers to invest in ready and well-maintained properties listed by Amlak Finance via easy instalment payment plans for a tenure of up to six years. The agreement was […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has welcomed Lumex to the expanding community of laboratory-grown diamond businesses within the Free Zone. In line with its mandate to attract, facilitate and drive new trade flows through Dubai, DMCC is positioning the emirate as a […]

Ithra Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development has achieved a major milestone with The Link accomplishing its final slide at ground level. This part of the structure is now extended to its ultimate length of approximately 189 metres, bracing The Link for its show-stopping engineering feat where it will be lifted 100 metres above ground level […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has joined the ‘Invest in Knowledge’ initiative rolled out by the Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Foundation. RTA’s participation in the is part of its support to the Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Foundation, MBRKF, which provides an educational and knowledge platform for various community members, especially government employees. “The concept […]

Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, is adapting to the changing global realities by providing a range of innovative virtual internships to students who have just finished their academic year. With the health and safety of students being the key priority of DCT amid current pandemic, the virtual internships were designed to help successful participants of […]

Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched an exciting new dining destination, South Market, cementing its position as one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations. More than 9,000 square feet upsale, urban food hall is a buzzing combination of 15 gourmet kitchens and rotating artisan food kiosks offering cuisines from across the […]

The Commercial Compliance Manual, issued recently by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy as part of its efforts to ensure best practices and competitiveness across business activity in the emirate, highlights five key elements that merchants must adhere to in order to maintain transparency in dealing with consumers as well […]

Kicking off on 9th July as part of Dubai’s highly anticipated summer shopping extravaganza, Dubai Summer Surprises, Al-Futtaim Malls is launching a dedicated shopping zone, Festival Souk, giving customers the chance to shop at a minimum discount of 50% and more across leading brands. With something for everyone, the Festival Souk will be operating in […]

Dubai Sports Council held a medals ceremony for the winners of the Pocari Sweat 10K Run at its headquarters on Sunday with His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, presenting them special-edition commemorative medals. Organised jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat, which is an Ion supply drink from Japan that […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a virtual forum for stakeholders and partners to share its industry outlook ahead of the city’s reopening to international tourists on 7 July. The forum provided a first-hand insight into current and post-pandemic strategies that will help accelerate tourism momentum and position Dubai as a […]

The DED Trader licence launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy (DED), enabling start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, has seen overwhelming response with 1947 licences issued during the first half (January to end of June) of this year, an increase of 83% […]

Working from home can be awesome #WFH is the new normal. Right now, teams who used to work together in an office are learning to work together remotely. Fortunately, technology has allowed everyone to benefit from the flexibility of working from home when it’s needed. Everyone who works from home will tell you that it has its […]

marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, has reopened two of its popular airport lounges at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (Concourse “B”) with enhanced safety measures. Hosted by marhaba’s safety ambassadors, the lounges are open to passengers of all travel classes, inviting them to relax or catch up with work in a safe, […]

Maite Ventura, LaLiga’s Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa, is confident football will return resilient and stronger from the COVID-19 crisis. The head of Spanish football league’s MENA operations made the statement during a webinar, which was organised by Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with LaLiga, and attracted 169 participants, including top […]

Smart Dubai has released DubaiNow user statistics, revealing that its flagship mobile application had processed 700,000 transactions worth AED358 million between March and May 2020. The application acts as a one-stop shop for city services, allowing users to access more than 120 services across 10 key sectors, namely, security and justice, travel, residency, driving, health, […]

In the past two months, Emirates has processed nearly 650,000 refund requests, returning over AED 1.9 billion to its customers and making good on its promise to expedite refunds after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel plans for millions of customers around the world. In April, Emirates had announced that it would ramp up its refunds […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the successful conclusion of the Market Access programme’s second cohort, which saw several high-potential start-ups joining forces with the leading UAE corporates at a recent business pitching and matchmaking event. The virtual event, held on 17th, 18th and 22nd May, saw […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy shows that the Naif locality in Dubai has over 12,478 active operating business licences. Of these, 86% of the licences are commercial (10,702), followed by professional (1,578), tourist and industrial licences. According to the report, most of the businesses have been […]

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, organised a virtual webinar in collaboration with leading global professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC, on “Skills for the future – How future education will be after the outbreak of Coronavirus”. Senior management and more than 120 employees across DEWA’s divisions attended the webinar. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD […]

Dubai Statistics Center (DSC) said today that the real gross domestic product at constant prices of the Emirate of Dubai showed a 3.5% decline in the first quarter of 2020. The emirate’s GDP registered a dynamic growth rate of 2.2% in 2019. The impact of the current worldwide crisis on Dubai in the first quarter […]

Dubai Economy has launched a ‘Market Dialogue’ initiative to broaden its communication with the business community and consumers through advanced technology platform. The virtual dialogue seeks to identify the most prominent challenges faced by businesses, including those related to COVID-19 and its impact, engage with the various business sectors, and propose innovative solutions that contribute […]

With over 200 international and homegrown dining experiences to explore, The Dubai Mall launches Family Fest, the UAE resident’s ultimate summer destination for food and entertainment. Running from today until 7 July 2020, guests can discover amazing offers and entertainment for the whole family for less. Visitors seeking family-friendly flavours, fun and shopping this summer […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region will implement the new Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 from 1 July 2020. The law places Dubai and DIFC at the forefront of data protection in the region, enabling the financial hub to […]

From 1 July, Emirates’ premium customers can once again enjoy the airline’s signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub with the restart of these services following a full health and safety review. Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the […]

THREE Coffee, a new homegrown specialty coffee roaster, has launched in the UAE with one simple mission: to make coffee better through a unique system that matches colour to taste preferences. Finding the perfect cup of coffee requires a lot of trial and error. THREE Coffee has made this process easier and more informative by […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today a partnership with its passengers as the airline prepares to return to the skies following the lifting of the flight restrictions in the UAE. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “the effectiveness of the response to the pandemic led by the UAE Government has enabled the […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today commended talented Emirati youth and the determination of the UAE society for the nation’s optimistic and positive outlook for the near future which will focus on designing integrated and future-oriented strategies, anticipating changes and ensuring readiness to achieve […]

Residents spending time in Dubai and tourists visiting the city have a lot to look forward to this summer season, as Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) announces a series of exciting festival campaigns including Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Eid Al Adha and Back to School (BTS). DSS will soon begin its 23rdedition, starting on9 […]

Dubai Economy has remained at the forefront of addressing the challenges faced by businesses and the economy of the emirate in general in pursuance to the preventive measures relating to COVID-19. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dubai Economy continued its efforts in ensuring business continuity and competitiveness in the emirate and strengthening Dubai’s […]

Webinars are becoming extremely popular with businesses for generating new leads. Hosting webinars help build better brand recognition, establish yourself as an authority, and gives a good reason for people to see why they should work with or buy from you. You can organise the best webinar in the world, but if you don’t get […]

Emirates continues to add travel options for customers with the announcement that it will re-start passenger flights to Cairo (from 1 July), Tunis (from 1 July), Glasgow (from 15 July) and Malé (from 16 July). This will bring Emirates’ network to 52 destinations in July, offering travellers convenient connections between the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe […]

Ahlan Lounge @B, located at Terminal 3, Concourse B, near Gate B26 at the Dubai International Airport is now open for guests and transit passengers’. The lounge is launching a new International menu along with a safe experience keeping in mind all the precautions and guidelines. Taking full advantage of the downtime last few months, […]

Road and Transport Authority’s Public Transport Agency, in collaboration with ENOC Group, embarked on a pilot to power its traditional Abras using Biodiesel5. Explaining the initiative, the CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency, Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan, stated that the initiative of using biodiesel to fuel traditional Abras was part of RTA’s endeavours to conserve the […]

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, DGCX, on Sunday announced that it has partnered with Albilad Capital to provide pricing data for the company’s recently launched Shari’ah compliant, gold-backed Exchange Traded Fund, ETF. The ETF, listed on Tadawul, uses data from the DGCX’s Shari’ah Compliant Spot Gold Contract, DGSG, for its benchmark pricing, and is […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the third edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index beingQ1 2012. The Dubai sales house index increased by 12.1 […]

In support of the continuous efforts towards securing the cyberspace in the Emirate of Dubai, the Dubai Cyber Security Center (DESC) held the fourth annual meeting with government entities in the Emirate of Dubai to discuss preparations for the evaluation of the cyber security indicators included within the fourth generation of the Dubai Government Excellence […]

Dubai Press Club, in collaboration with Emirates Post, announced the issuance of a set of commemorative stamps featuring the ‘Dubai, Capital of Arab Media 2020’ logo. The stampshighlightDubai’s leadership in driving regional media industry growth in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its partnership with CreateNations, under the patronage of Briar Prestidge Trading LLC, as part of its digital campaign #CreateTogether. The campaign by Dubai Culture encourages local & UAE based artists to share their talent through their chosen art form and it has already garnered over 1500 […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has issued 41,252 electronic Memorandum of Association (MOA) and e-MOA addendums from January 2019 to end-May 2020. This is in line with the Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2018 by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan amending articles within Federal Law No. […]

Following the successful completion of the National Disinfection Programme in the UAE, Dubai Economy has announced that all economic sectors operating in this stage in the emirate can return to normal working hours as they were before the global outbreak of COVID-19, while adhering to precautionary measures, such as placing physical-distancing stickers, wearing masks and […]

The total value of procurement contracts for members of Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop small and medium enterprise (SME), reached about AED 972.9 million during 2019, of which 48% came from local government entities, 35% from semi-governmental entities, 11% from private sector entities, and 6% from federal government entities. This […]

District 2020, the innovation ecosystem and future of Expo 2020 Dubai, has signed strategic partnerships with Dubai SME and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) to support its global entrepreneur programme, Scale2Dubai. In line with Dubai and the UAE’s proactive approach to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the important role they play […]

The medical industry is fast embracing webinars as a major communications channel to reach out to new patients. In Europe and the US, hospitals and medical centres now organize weekly webinars on various healthcare topics to educate and inform patients on new treatments and procedures. Some of the healthcare entities that have succeeded in webinar […]

ECVV is a trans-border MRO product sourcing platform, especially focusing on 18 Arab countries. In response to the “One Belt, One Road” policy, ECVV launched the Showay Enterprise Service platform in 2015 and two years later, Safebuy services was launched, which is designed to address and resolve the pain points of Middle-East based buyers sourcing […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has stressed that the UAE’s world-class infrastructure, robust economy, and resilience in the face of challenges give it the ability to rapidly achieve its strategic goals and aspirations for progress and prosperity. Sheikh Mohammed noted that the UAE continues […]

Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) organised a remote training programme targeting legal professionals to highlight the amendments mentioned in Cabinet Resolution No. (33), issued on 30 April 2020 to amend some provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. (57) 2018 on the regulatory regulations of Federal Law No. (11) 1992 regarding the Civil Procedure Code. The training programme […]

KIKLABB has announced that it now offers registration for Dubai Free Zone and onshore DED trade licences entirely over a smartphone. The new service has been designed to not only make it easier to open a business in Dubai but to transform the way that the licencing industry is traditionally managed. Using the popular messaging […]

Ease of doing business, security and location are the top advantages of doing business in Dubai, according to foreign investors polled during a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the webinar titled, Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai, 51% of participants said they were keen on investing in Dubai due […]

Smart Dubai has published a report titled ‘COVID-19: City Experience Resilience And Impact Report’, which offers a holistic view of the impact caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and outlines its effects on smart services. The report is an initiative from Smart Dubai and aims to facilitate the formulation of a post-COVID-19 strategy, as per the […]

As economic activities return to near-normalcy across Dubai and the UAE, the region’s premier business enabler, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has introduced a range of incentives to support its customers and new companies to resume their activities with renewed confidence in the post-COVID-19 environment. In line with the emerging market dynamics, Jafza now offers […]

The highly popular Emirates A380 aircraft will begin serving travellers on flights to London Heathrow and Paris starting from 15 July. This marks the return of Emirates’ flagship aircraft on scheduled services since the pandemic forced the temporary grounding of the airline’s passenger fleet in March. Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer said: “The […]

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Kleindienst Group, developer of The Heart of Europe – the US$5 billion (Dh18.3 billion) master-planned leisure tourism island destination – has started developing a 1-kilometre long innovative and sustainable ‘Raining Street’ project that will offer rainfall throughout the year in the Europe Island surrounded by hotels and resorts, making it a major tourist attraction when […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy in co-operation with the Environment, Health and Safety sector in Dubai Municipality (DM), has licensed owners of agricultural and livestock farms in Dubai, covering sheep, livestock, chicken, eggs, milk and agricultural products to display their products at various retail outlets. This cooperation is part of […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, organised a virtual dialogue in cooperation with Ernst & Young (E&Y) where senior representatives from the public and private sectors highlighted the various government stimulus packages and incentives launched to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on foreign investors and the business sector in the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed an agreement to license and regulate ‘Real Estate Lawyer’ initiative services with Hadef & Partners. The agreement was signed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and Sadiq Jafar, Managing Partner of Hadef & Partners in Dubai, and in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hadef Al […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has taken several measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees and passengers and provide travellers with confidence and peace of mind when they fly to and from Dubai International airport (DXB). Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, dnata’s expert teams have worked around the clock to […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Academy and Thomson Reuters MENA have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to substantially boost the knowledge of legal technologies and legal research tools, and their use in the region. The partnership will see Thomson Reuters Legal provide a series of online sessions to legal professionals across the region […]

Dubai Municipality’s Geographic Information Systems, GIS, Centre has launched “Dubai Here”, an electronic system that provides access to geospatial data and maps of the emirate. The new system features 2D and 3D maps of Dubai’s land plots, assets, landmarks, structures and infrastructure facilities, with details ranging from masterplans and interiors of buildings, including commercial and […]

Emirates welcomes the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July, while putting in place careful measures to ensure the health and safety of travellers and communities. These protocols for travel into and out of Dubai airports were announced under the […]

Dubai International Marine Club announces the opening of the registration for the Dubai Watersports Summer Week in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Sports Council and the President of DIMC in the response to the decision […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) reaffirmed its strong commitment to support its stakeholders in the UAE and across the world through a series of virtual meetings to discuss the current and post-pandemic situation. The meetings specifically reviewed the robust mechanism in place to safeguard the health of residents and visitors, and […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Iraq, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at Erbil […]