Expo 2020 Dubai’s must-see aviation attraction is gearing up to open its doors to the public on 1 October. Located in the Opportunity District, and within walking distance of the Al Wasl Dome, the Emirates Pavilion offers a preview for the future of commercial aviation, reframing the role that science and technology will play in […]

Israel’s participation in Expo 2020 marks an exciting milestone for the country to further build relationships in the region. In its preparation, every aspect, including the music, was designed to align with the pavilion’s messaging: building a better future together. Maestro Tom Cohen is the founder, chief conductor and musical director of The Jerusalem Orchestra […]

The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli is set to grace the stage on the 8th of November at the Events Arena, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, as a part of his Believe World Tour and as the signature concert of the fifth annual PaRus international music festival-2021. An icon of the highest Italian vocal tradition, the legendary opera singer, […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed bin Sulayem, and its Special Advisor – Precious Stones, Dr. Martin Leake, have been appointed as ambassadors of the World Diamond Council’s (WDC) updated System of […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has completed an official visit to Brazil, led by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and accompanied by an official delegation. During the visit, DMCC engaged with local and central government bodies and the […]

DP World, the global trade enabler, has signed a three-year partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to support the growth of its international humanitarian and environmental youth programme, Roots & Shoots. The Jane Goodall Institute is a collection of 24 global community conservation organisations that advance the vision and work of Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, […]

Union Properties PJSC, Dubai’s iconic real estate developer listed in Dubai Financial Market and the owner of a group of diversified activity subsidiaries, announces that it has recently completed signing a memorandum of understanding under which it will completely exit from the ownership of a shopping center under construction in Motor City. The memorandum of […]

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)and the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) have entered into an agreement supporting the regulation, offering, issuance, listing and trading of crypto assets and related financial activities within DWTCA’s free zone. The agreement establishes a framework that allows DWTCA to issue the necessary approvals and licenses for the conduct […]

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced its latest economic outlook according to which it expects the emirate to record a growth of 3.1% this year. Spurred by the hosting of Expo 2020, Dubai’s growth is projected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2022. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of […]

The leading women community in Dubai is hosting its first ever award ceremony to celebrate Indian women talent in November 2021. Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) is the largest and fastest-growing Women Only platform in the city, started by award winning entrepreneur Reema Mahajan in 2019. Women from different spheres in life will be awarded for […]

With less than 10 days to go until it opens its doors to the world, Expo 2020 Dubai today launched its official song. Titled, “This Is Our Time,” the song highlights pride in the UAE’s culture, celebrates the future and brings together nations from around the world, while conveying the story of Expo’s overarching theme […]

For the 7th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2021 Air Cargo News Awards. The award, which has long been recognised as the preeminent accolade in the air cargo industry, was presented at a gala event in London. David Barker, dnata’s Divisional Senior Vice President for Airport Operations, said: “We are proud to […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), participated in the inauguration of the fourth edition of the Foundry exhibitions being held in Downtown Dubai from 20 September – 20 November 2021. Various art exhibitions were presented featuring distinctive works of over 10 artists from the creative community in the UAE. The fourth edition was inaugurated […]

Master developer Nakheel is proud to present Porto Montenegro, a fully integrated, waterfront community and superyacht hub offering an exclusive range of luxury, Italian Riviera-inspired waterfront residences on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, with ready-to-occupy and off plan properties available for investment. Located at the heart of Montenegro’s breathtaking Boka Bay and recently crowned World’s Best Superyacht […]

China Media Group (CMG) will be the only official Chinese media at the Expo 2020 Dubai, according to an agreement signed by the two sides on Monday. CMG will launch a large-scale programme called “Expo Time” spanning six months, covering the opening and closing ceremonies of the Expo, themed activities, venues from various countries, guests, […]

Dubai has announced the establishment of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, a new body created to oversee the operations of the Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity. According to the new Law issued by Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

Nearly 16,000 new companies joined Dubai Chamber in the first eight months of 2021, bringing its total membership to over 275,000, a year-on-year growth of 68.5%. The value of ATA Carnets, international customs documents that permit temporary import of duty-free and tax-free goods, issued by Dubai Chamber and received by the country, between January and […]

Amazon has announced the creation of 1,500 direct and indirect jobs across the UAE this year, as it expands its footprint in support of the country’s acceleration towards a digital economy. As demand evolves, the expansion will help the company better serve customers and communities by delivering a smarter, faster, and even more consistent experience. […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), runs the first-of-its-kind multi-disciplinary educational platform in the region to create a dynamic, global and forward-thinking workforce of talent sourced from Dubai for Dubai. The College offers courses specifically designed for young students aiming to work within the tourism […]

The Chinese Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to receive around two million visitors, a top executive of the Chinese Business Council (CBC) in the UAE told Emirates News Agency (WAM), adding that the global event will also help “attract more overseas enterprises to the UAE and open new opportunities for Chinese businesses in […]

Malaysia’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 today announces it will feature 1,000 cultural and entertainment events and shows which will take place during EXPO 2020 in Dubai from 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. Visitors will get a glimpse into Malaysian culture with daily dance performances carrying the harmony in diversity message of the award-winning […]

In continuance with recent Canon announcement on the launch of special LinkedIn live series of “Canon’s Frontiers of Innovation @Expo 2020” that will feature experts from the Middle East and Africa discussing a wide range of topical issues from a regional perspective. Canon together with Expo 2020 Dubai, will host the first special online live […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, is revealing the results of a survey conducted with thousands of UAE travellers in July and August 2021, during the busiest time for travel from the UAE the brand has seen since the onset of the global pandemic. Revealing insights to UAE residents’ travel plans for 2021 and […]

Supposedly, it takes 21 days to form a habit so kickstart your roadmap to fit with the help of BARE DXB’s 14 Day Challenge. Starting first Friday of every month with the launch 1st October. The two part plan is a nutrition focused transformation and proven calorie burning BARE workout classes. A body composition analysis will […]

As part of its mission to provide each of its pupils with world-class facilities to help them grow, learn, and play, the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD), has partnered with Inspiratus Sports District (ISD) Dubai Sports City to enhance its year- round sporting offering. At ISD Dubai Sports City, RGSGD pupils will get to […]

Running from Thursday, 23September until Saturday,6 November 2021, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park will transform into a place right out of your darkest nightmares.At MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’s Fright Nights, guests can expect a one-way ticket to Halloween horror with terrifying activities that will bring out the park’s dark side. As they enter MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, guests […]

Spectators are setto return to the European Tour’s season ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, where the world’s best golfers will battle it out to be crowned European Number One at the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2021 season. The 13th edition of the DP World Tour Championship will take place from November 18 […]

Emirates is increasing flight frequencies to a number of US destinations from October. The airline has been building up connectivity in response to growing customer demand on the back of rising travel confidence and the easing of international travel protocols. There has also been a growing interest from US travellers to visit Dubai, a city […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the new dates for the launch of flights to Cluj-Napoca in Romania. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ) starting from 03 November 2021. flydubai operates a daily service between Dubai International (DXB) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport […]

With Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s greatest show, just around the corner, Novartis, a leading global medicine company, will make its appearance during the opening month of Expo 2020 Dubai at the Swiss Pavilion located at the Opportunity District. As a leading global medicines company, and consistently ranked among the world’s top companies investing in […]

The seventh World Green Economy Summit (WGES), being held on 6th and 7th October, 2021, at Expo 2020 Dubai, is set to tackle some of the critical sustainable development pillars, one of which is global food security and its role in green growth. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the reinstatement of its official working hours across all Dubai Public Library branches: 8a.m.– 8p.m., Saturday to Thursday, starting from Saturday, 18 September. This decision comes in line with the UAE’s directions to return to normal life, taking into account the continued application of all precautionary and […]

Following the resumption of sports activities in the UAE, cricket fans are looking forward to the 14th edition of the Twenty 20 (T20) cricket tournament which will kick off in the UAE after its postponement in May. In line with this, Mai Dubai, the leading bottled water company fully owned by the Dubai Electricity and […]

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) as the national flagship institution with an independent pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, introduces the Pavilion Mascot inspired by the theme University of the Future (UoF), a new model of education centered to prepare the next generation by producing job creators to solve unemployment challenges. A water-like iridescent, Moy […]

Dubai-based flydubai is celebrating ten years since its first commercial flight to Ukraine in 2011 and it continues to be an important part of the flydubai network. flydubai currently operates daily flights to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and up to three flights a week to Odesa (ODS), its second location in Ukraine where it […]

“Union Properties PJSC, Dubai’s iconic real estate developer in cooperation with the prestigious contracting company Airolink, has launched the preliminary construction works for its latest real estate project, “Motor City Views” announced earlier in August, this came in a ceremony held yesterday at the project site at Motorcity, Al Hudaiba 2, Dubai, with the participation […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, officially announces thataPeter Rabbitä Adventure Zoneattraction is making its way to the park for Season 26 from October 26th 2021. Capturing and inspiring the imagination of children is something that is very important to Global Village. From the now […]

To support its planned ramp-up operations, Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months. These roles are Dubai-based positions and frontline customer-facing roles, and both jobs offer exciting opportunities for friendly, energetic, and service-oriented people to meet […]

The clock is ticking, the countdown is well and truly on, and the wait is nearly over; on the 14th October Madame Tussauds Dubai will officially open its doors to the public for the first time. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and highly anticipated launches in the region this year, the Dubai edition of the […]

DP World today announces that it will begin work next month on a new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub to increase supply chain resilience and create more capacity for the world’s largest vessels. The £300m sum – which builds on the £2bn investment DP World has made in Britain over the last […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today announced that the construction of its pavilion at Expo 2020 has been completed. The state-of-the-art pavilion under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy,’ has been constructed to meet sustainability and design standards put forward by the Expo 2020 team, integrating legacy into the build […]

Twenty entries from 10 different countries, spanning the Americas, Europe the Middle East, and Asia, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Gastech Awards, to be announced in Dubai on Monday, 20th September, at the VIP Gala Dinner. They have been chosen from over 250 entries from 40 countries. Gastech, the world’s largest exhibition and conference […]

National Bonds in conjunction with Dubai Quality Group have united to boost the savings culture in the United Arab Emirates by launching the first savings club of the nation; ‘The Global Savings Club’. The collaboration between National Bonds and Dubai Quality Group will enable members of the public and private sectors to pursue their dreams, […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Racing Club today announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021/22 season, which will now include a four-race ‘Jumeirah Series’ on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is building on the current industry momentum by ramping up its international marketing campaign to drive further awareness of Dubai as a must-visit destination with a focus on next month’s Expo 2020 and the diversity of an ever growing destination offering. At a series of in-person […]

At a spectacular drone show that lit the iconic Dubai Frame, global technology leader Xiaomi announced the addition of three new smartphones to the Xiaomi 11 family of devices. These include: Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11T Pro that are both designed to inspire creativity among smartphone users, and are freshed and stylish Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) expanded the categories exempted from entry fees to Al Shindagha Museum and Etihad Museum to include senior citizens and holders of valid International Council of Museums (ICOM) membership cards. This step aligns with Dubai Culture’s keenness to keep pace with international best practices in the museums sector and […]

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, has recognised more than 45 organisations in the UAE that have invested in bringing their employees to Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. In a ceremony held in Dubai, […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed the construction of its pavilion in the Sustainability District of Expo 2020 Dubai, which aligns with development and innovation, as reflected in the exterior of its design, and features decorative ribbed façade that mimic onward moving portals consistent with the company’s progressive initiatives. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, […]

Dubai Airshow 2021, the much-anticipated event that will bring the global aerospace and defence industry together in Dubai, is set to witness a major presence of Saudi aerospace players. The Saudi exhibitors will showcase their innovative products and services and take part in key partnerships to support the aerospace and defense industry. Exhibitors from the […]

The third Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, being organised in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, is all set for a thrilling return on October 15, 2021, Friday, providing long-distance runners and fitness enthusiasts with a chance to compete in the classic 5km, a flat-and-fast 10km, and the ultimate 21-km challenge. To ensure a safe race […]

Emirates has announced it has resumed scheduled passenger services to Manila, Clark and Cebu. With the lifting of the ban on travellers from the UAE by the Philippines authorities, which took effect on September 6, the airline has resumed seven weekly services to and from Manila, while five weekly flights to Clark and twice weekly […]

Pick out your best panoramic lens, set your shutter speed and prepare for a sunrise photography session at The View at The Palm, the 360-degree observation deck by Nakheel, from 6 am to 7 am every weekend from 17 September to 16 October. In partnership with Nikon Middle East, The View at The Palm – […]

wasl hospitality and leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the near completion of works on four new hotel developments soon being launched into Dubai’s hospitality sector. Construction work at Hyatt Centric Hotel is progressing, with a 98% completion rate. The project is being developed on a plot area of 4,122 square metres […]

A series of ground-breaking culinary creations inspired by space, microbiology, artificial intelligence and hyperintelligence will bring guests on a journey exploring the radical future of dining at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet is an immersive dining experience featuring a multi-course exploratory menu, conceived by Bompas & Parr in collaboration with Expo 2020. […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today that it will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey from 1 October. For the first time, travellers to and from Turkey will have the opportunity to regularly enjoy the experience of flying on this iconic double-decker jumbo jet. Emirates will operate the […]

Dubai is attracting innovative and pioneering initiatives from chambers of commerce from around the world as it prepares to host the World Chambers Competition 2021, taking place during the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) November 23-25, 2021. The World Chambers Competition is the only global awards programme to identify and reward the most innovative, entrepreneurial […]

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Organising Committee of Gov Games has announced that the third edition of the high-energy team-building challenge is set to return from 9th to 11th December, 2021. The first initiative of its […]

Norwegian early learning center CreaKidshas officially opened its new branch in the iconic Falconcity of Wonders’integratedcomplex in Dubai.His Excellency Salem Ahmad Almoosa, Founder and Chairman of Falconcity of Wonders,and Mr. Ahmad Lootah, Owner of CreaKidsled the opening ceremony of the facility, along with other prominent figures. Other representatives ofCreaKids,a subsidiary of the international group Dibber, […]

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) next edition will be held under the theme “Investments in Sustainable Innovation for a Thriving Future” on 29 – 31 March 2022. Among its six multi-faceted pillars, AIM, a renowned and leading investment platform in Dubai, will provide a powerful platform for small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) and startups to […]

With registrations for the 2nd DXB Snow Run coming to a close on Thursday, organisers have urged UAE’s thrill-seekers to make haste and avoid the disappointment of missing out on one of the most unique events of the summer. Organised by Dubai Sports Council and Majid Al Futtaim at Ski Dubai, the 2nd DXB Snow Run will […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) introduced the book-borrowing period renewal service on its website, based on its commitment to the continuous improvement of services provided at its public libraries as well as to enhance customer experience, which contributes to improving the satisfaction and meeting the aspirations of all customers. Visitors of Dubai Public […]

As a Premier Partner and the Official Banking Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has joined hands with Mastercard, the Official Payment Technology Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, to create two exclusive new card programmes: Emirates NBD Expo Mastercard […]

Experience Emirates’ fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore the airline’s signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around your own seat in row 77 from the comfort of your home, with the airline’s award-winning and industry-leading virtual reality (VR) experiences. Available on emirates.com to anyone with an internet connection, via the Emirates app, and […]

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, the activity of the Sixth Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition “MEIDAM” will be launched on the 23rd of this month, in the presence of 1,500 doctors, from 41 countries, and with the support of the Dubai […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won 11 trophies at the prestigious Globee Business Awards in San Francisco, USA. As part of the 13th Annual Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards, DEWA earned four awards, two gold and two silver, as well as seven other awards at the 8th Annual 2021 Customer Sales and […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is hosting a series of events dedicated to Blockchain. DIFC Blockchain Week (12–16 September) is the first of a series of themed weeks being held at the DIFC Innovation Hub, the region’s largest innovation ecosystem that is designed to bring together innovators and investors […]

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that it is planning to launch new equity futures contracts on individual stocks of three leading listed companies including; Dubai Investments, DFM Company and Shuaa Capital, on 19th September 2021, as part of its strategy to diversify investment opportunities. The new equity futures contracts shall bring total number […]

Margarete Schramböck, Austria’s Minister of Digital and Economic Affairs, has said that Expo 2020 Dubai paves the way for opening new markets, enhances international cooperation, and provides the opportunity to highlight the quality of research and development of Austrian innovations. On the occasion of the approaching inauguration of Expo 2020, the minister stated that Austria’s […]

Sending children back to school can be an overwhelming experience. But preparing children’s lunchboxes should not cause additional stress. To help parents simplify the tedious process, FreshToHome, a leading e-grocery in the UAE, is offering a variety of Ready-to-Cook products to help save time and also ensure a well-rounded meal in the lunch box. With […]

NUMAISH® will be the first exhibition to enter into this festive season with a safe and celebrative shopping experience. With the festivals almost upon us, more than 70 well-known, leading & vaccinated designers will meet & greet you with a vast variety of their latest collection in traditional wear, wedding collections, fine jewellery, accessories, home décor […]

The Café de Paris Monte-Carlo is bringing its know-how and excellence to Monaco Pavilion. In charge of the Pavilion’s culinary operation is the Executive Chef Philippe Joannès, Director of Culinary Events at the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, in collaboration with the well-known Chefs from the SBM. To eat in or to take away, the “Barbagiuan”, […]

The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) announced that many of the world’s leading sports stars will be joining Expo 2020 Dubai to promote their countries on the global stage and participate in numerous sporting events organised throughout the next six months. Dubai Sports Council, along with its partners, has collaborated with Expo 2020 Dubai to organise […]

The value of exports and re-exports of Dubai Chamber members increased 21.8% year-over-year to reach AED 147.3 billion in the January-August 2021 period, supported by a rebound in trade activity in Dubai. The Chamber pointed out that the exports and re-exports of its members recorded year-over-year growth of 43.9%, reaching AED 21.4 billion dirhams in […]

Boxing is an amazing way to stay fit and healthy, both mentally and physically. Those of us who have never picked up a set of boxing gloves are instantly hooked by one session of this high-octane work out. Prepare for adrenaline & fitness levels soar! There is no better way to learn the art of […]

Deep Dive Dubai has awarded Emrill a facilities management contract for its record-breaking diving facility. The contract scope includes the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services, including lifeguard services. Opened to the public in July 2021, Deep Dive Dubai is home to the world’s deepest swimming pool with depths of 60 metres. The […]

Looking for some fun midday plans? Topgolf Dubai is excited to welcome guests in to experience their latest offers this September. From daily Happy Hours to an atypical Business Lunch with exciting gameplay to celebrating Oktoberfest the right way!

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Turn Strangers into Happy High-Value Clients In 3 Easy Steps’ on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 11 am, UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Mumbai-based, Neeraj Shah – Founder & CEO, Titan Mastermindz LLP. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, participants will be guided […]

DP World, UAE Region’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)seeks to pave the way for the construction industry with its participation in The Big 5 2021. One of the largest construction and contracting events in the Middle East region, the event is scheduled to take place from 12-15 Septemberat the Dubai World Trade Centre. Jafza’s participation […]

As Dubai continues to drive global tourism recovery, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has revealed that the city welcomed 2.85 million international overnight visitors from January -July 2021, further accelerating momentum in this landmark year of Expo 2020 and the UAE Golden Jubilee. The latest industry data was released as Dubai […]

Emirates has announced that it will be restarting services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 11 September and St Petersburg from 8 October 2021. The resumption of these services build on Emirates’ growing global footprint, the continued lifting of entry restrictions as well as demand recovery across the airline’s network. Dubai continues to top […]

Ten lucky students and their families received a wonderful boost ahead of the new academic year with cash prizes totaling AED250,000 awarded as part of Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) great Modesh Scholarship promotion. Held for the second year in a row and open to students of all ages, the Modesh Scholarship promotion gifted 10 winners […]

Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its latest initiative under a global campaign to promote destination Dubai to people from all walks of life this winter season. The airline’s Early Bird Expo 2020 Dubai deal, launched this week across its global markets, will enable customers to save up to 20% on fares […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced that this year’s VIP Packs have officially sold out ahead of Season 26. Limited quantities meant high demand with pre-booking packs all reserved in 40 minutes and for the official onsale, over 3000guests in Virgin Megastore Ticket’s […]

Spain and Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has chosen Dubai to launch his debut training centre for goalkeepers outside of Spain called the ‘Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Training Centre’. The Centre, established in partnership with Dubai’s Fursan Hispania FC, helmed by former Spain international football star Michel Salgado, is dedicated to honing the skills of aspiring […]

With Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) now over for another year, the annual retail festival’s key strategic partners are celebrating one of the best editions yet. Held over 10 weeks of family fun, incredible shopping and unforgettable moments, DSS thrilled residents and visitors from 1 July to 4 September. More than 625 unique and exciting events […]

The Emirates Airline Foundation, a non-profit charity organisation which provides humanitarian, philanthropic aid and services for children in need, joins the world in recognising the importance of International Literacy Day. Through with its NGO partners, Emirates strives to improve youth literacy and provide access to education for disadvantaged children worldwide. Sir Tim Clark, Chairman of […]

The calendar for Cultures in Conversation, a series of multi-disciplinary events, cross-cultural conversations, and artistic interventions has been revealed. Commissioned by Expo 2020 and programmed by Alserkal, the initiative is part of Build Bridges, one of the five tracks under Expo’s Programme for People and Planet. Anchored by 10 Theme Weeks, this extraordinary programme of […]

Jeev Milkha Singh, the torchbearer of Indian golf, has been recognised for his outstanding achievements and granted the prestigious Dubai Golden Visa – becoming the first professional golfer to be bestowed with the honour. The 49-year-old has had a long association with Dubai, having featured in several tournaments and making many friends in the city. […]

Motor along to Souk Al Marfa at Deira Islands, the new waterfront souk and marketplace by Nakheel,and explore a diverse line-up of the most iconic supercars this Friday, 10September from 4pm to 10pm. Located at Village 4 in Souk Al Marfa, the free-to-enter show will feature more than 150 classic, vintage, sports and 4×4 cars. […]

Dubai’s food and beverage trade, excluding tobacco, reached $13.9 billion during the 2015-2020 period, while the sector has been identified as a key factor expected to drive bilateral trade in the short-term, new Dubai Chamber analysis has revealed. In 2020, the value of food and beverage trade (excluding tobacco) between Dubai and Africa amounted to […]

Emirates has today announced that it will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa, boosting its schedule to 28 weekly flights by October. This is the airline’s largest weekly schedule to South Africa since the start of the pandemic, which aims to bring more competitive choices for customers wishing to visit Dubai, […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced a six-month campaign, coinciding with the inauguration of Expo 2020 Dubai, where the company will offer special prices and promotions to new tenants. Interested tenants can choose from a variety of units available for rent across a number of […]

Dubai has successfully retained its leading position as among the world’s top five destinations for the maritime industry in the International Shipping Centre Development, ISCD, Index. The emirate’s continuing status as a global hub for maritime shipping and logistics was revealed in a report that was recently issued by Baltic Exchange, and Xinhua, a London-based […]

This November, Dubai Airshow takes thought-leadership to new heights as it introduces9 tracks packed with sessions covering the full spectrum of aviation, technology, and space. The conferences will cover an array of themes, including the role of new technologies in revolutionising air travel, major changes happening in the cargo sector, global advancements in sustainability and […]

With less than 30 days to go until the opening of the world’s greatest show, Emirates is inviting visitors to experience Expo 2020 Dubai’s endless possibilities in a new global campaign. Fronted by actor and celebrity powerhouse, Chris Hemsworth, the campaign illustrates the ultra-futuristic themes and incredible experiences in store at Expo 2020 Dubai when it opens its […]

Aventura Parks, Dubai’s ultimate adventure hub and largest zipline park, invites visitors to embrace nature and creates special memories. The thrilling arena is set on 35,000 square meters of a beautiful Ghaf tree forest and is home to a variety of unique activities, including daring circuits and exhilarating ziplines, Bucket List challenges, and more.With the […]

The UAE Government Development and the Future Office launched the “Futureneers” initiative, a national platform that brings together young Emirati talents from various strategic fields to design ideas and solutions aiming to enhance the UAE’s readiness for the future. The Futureneers initiative employs the capabilities and potential of young Emirati talents in vital sectors in […]

What a difference a year makes. Over the summer travel months of July and August, Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its hub, compared to 402,000 customers during the same period in 2020, highlighting the safe and smooth resumption of international travel to and through Dubai. In fact, in 2020, Emirates was the largest […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is readying to boost the emirate’s post-pandemic economic recovery with an unparalleled and action-packed calendar of conferences and exhibition starting next week. After setting new global industry benchmarks in 2020by hosting a series of industry-specific hybrid event formats, the new event season at DWTC boasts a line-up of in-person editions […]

dnata has become the first global air and travel services provider to sign up to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 25by2025 initiative that aims to advance gender diversity in the aviation industry. Joining 62 airlines, dnata has committed to increasing the number of women in senior positions and under-represented roles with a target to […]

Yousef Mana’a Saeed Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States of America, has stressed that Expo 2020 Dubai reflects the UAE’s endeavour to build a more optimistic, peaceful and prosperous future for the whole world. The UAE Ambassador added that, during this prominent international event held under the theme ”Connecting Minds, Creating the […]

As part of its efforts to support biodiversity conservation and uphold the UAE’scultural heritage, Emirates Post, in partnership with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, issued a new set of commemorative stamps bearing the image of the Stone-Curlew and Houbara Bustard birdspecies. The issuance ceremony was held at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center headquarters […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment,reminds loyal guests that they can still purchase Gold VIP Packs on the Virgin Megastores website before they completely sell out. With many VIP benefits that enhance the Global Village experience, VIP Packs have always been in high demand before […]

Dubai’s premier fresh-food destination, Waterfront Market,is honoured to re-join forces with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority for the highly anticipated Murals and Art Competition. Returning for the fourth year running,this year’s competition will honour the UAE and celebrate its golden jubilee, bringing together a rich cultural experience with an important message and theme to the […]

Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has re-opened the doors of its renovated King Faisal Road store in Sharjah, marking the beginning of a national rollout of its new store experience across the UAE. The branch, which was the first flagship store to open in the emirate in 1969, introduces Spinneys’ new-look Arabesque-inspired interiors and café concept. The […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler introduced the ZODIAC training programme, led by in-houseEmirati calibres in The Ports and Terminals Training Center (P&TTC). The programme accredited by City & Guilds is now a recognised benchmark for effective training programmes to improve supply chain utilisation globally. This announcement comes post the successful implementation […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) successfully concluded its annual summer camp organised in the Dubai public library branches under the theme ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity,’ providing participants with a programme full of various educational and recreational activities focused on enriching their knowledge, enhancing their creativity, and ensuring that they spend enjoyable […]

As in the platforms that preceded it in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, the promotional platform set up by “Aafaq Islamic Finance” in “Mall of the Emirates” – Dubai witnessed a huge turnout which was a testament to the success of “Aafaq” strategy to communicate to customers, and to introduce them to leading financial products […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has welcomed the announcement by Amazon Web Services (AWS) of its plans to open data centres in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of 2022. The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will consist of three Availability Zones […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the Green Summer competition as part of ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign. DEWA launched this campaign for the sixth consecutive year in June 2021, under the theme ‘create memories that last forever’. The competition encourages all community members to adopt a responsible and sustainable lifestyle in […]

One of the world’s fashion capitals, Dubai is home to its fair share of style superstars, fabulous fashionistas and super-cool streetwear champions. This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), with its huge selection of sales, deals and promotions featuring some of the biggest high-end brands, fast fashion favourites and in-demand designers, has delighted residents and visitors […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has announced categories for its 11th Season themed ‘Nature’ noting that submissions are open until midnight on 30th November 2021, UAE time, on the official website www.hipa.ae. Ali bin Thalith, Secretary-General of HIPA, said that the choice of Nature as a theme was to inspire […]

The European Tour today announced Slync.io as the new title sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic, with the iconic event becoming part of the Rolex Series for the first time in 2022. Slync.io, the technology provider that is revolutionising the way global logistics works, becomes the title sponsor of the historic European Tour event played […]

Global Village has announced that internationally-renowned dancing show Burn The Floor will be starring on the Global Village main stage in March 2022, where the show’s artists will be appearing for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Shaun Cornell, Director of Entertainment, Global Village, said, “We are delighted that Burn […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that passengers booking a flydubai flight to Dubai will enjoy a complimentary 1-Day Ticket to visit Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The initiative is valid for all bookings made from 01 September for travel during the event dates. The initiative is […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today reaffirmed the UAE’s readiness to welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai and herald a new era of international collaboration. His Highness made these remarks as he visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site, with […]

Whether you’ve never seen the show before, have family coming to visit and looking to wow them, or loved it so much the first time? You just have to see La Perle all over again as it celebrates it’s 4th Year Anniversary with a 40% discount on tickets! It’s been 4 years since Dubai’s permanent […]

At Nikki Beach Dubai, summer days seem endless and sun-kissed memories last a lifetime. The iconic beachside property is best known for being the first luxury beach club concept, garnering devoted clients and sun-seekers, right here in Dubai and across the world. Over the years, Nikki Beach Dubai has maintained and upheld its appeal as […]

Emirates and Visa are making paying for your next holiday or trip to visit loved ones much more rewarding with tremendous savings potential for future travel plans. Customers booking their travel on emirates.com who use their Visa credit or Visa debit card from today until 18 September 2021* in any class of travel using the promotional code EKVISA1 to […]

PepsiCo and its philanthropic arm, The PepsiCo Foundation, alongside the USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, are proud to announce the launch of the USA Pavilion @ EXPO 2020 Fellows Program. The Fellows Program is focused on empowering and educating young global leaders tackling the world’s most pressing socio-economic issues by helping them hone their leadership and problem-solving skills. […]

VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and Africa,is proud to announce a partnership with Akira Back, world-renowned Michelinstarchef.The highly-anticipated culinary collaboration, which launches in the United Arab Emirates in September, will see the global restauranteur curate a special […]

Majid Al Futtaim – Communities today announced the successful launch of its newest neighbourhood, Aura Gardens at Tilal Al Ghaf. Aura Gardens’ bespoke lifestyle proposition has been well received by both investors and owner-occupiers, yet again demonstrating the Lifestyle Destination Creators’ expertise in delivering customer-centric communities precisely aligned with the needs of the local market. […]

As this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) comes to a close, shoppers will be supercharged by an epic final sale featuring huge savings of up to 90 per cent! The 24th edition of the annual summer retail festival will slash prices even further for three days from 2 to 4 September, the official end of […]

The General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police and the Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of the management and organization of public and online auctions in the Middle East, have signed an agreement under which the latter will provide towing and removal services for accident-damaged light vehicles and bikes on […]

Following the huge success of the first DXB Snow Run, Dubai Sports Council and Majid Al Futtaim are back promising more thrills and chills when the second edition of the novel run takes place on the slopes of Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates, in -4C, on September 17. Registration for the 2nd DXB […]

Israel’s pavilion at EXPO2020 today announces its series of cultural and entertainment events that will take place during the EXPO2020 in Dubai from 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. Highlights include;January 9th 2022, which will see the celebration of Israel’s National Day. Israel’s High state officials, will be in attendance to launch celebrations. On […]

Excitement surrounding the opening of the globally renowned attraction Madame Tussauds Dubai has increased further with the news that a wax figure of the celebrated performer, recording artist and humanitarian Mohammed Assaf will join the star-studded ensemble. He was introduced to his wax figure during a truly memorable ‘side by side’ unveiling held in partnership […]

Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from June 2022. All three new A380s to be delivered will be fitted out with Emirates’ much lauded Premium Economy cabin as well as its […]

The leading Swiss hospitality school in Dubai, Hotel and Tourism Management Institute, HTMi Switzerland Dubai is set to move to a new purpose-built hotel where students can engage with real life experiences to better prepare them in achieving their management career goals. This new realistic hotel learning environment will be the first and only hospitality […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, announces that the Season 26 VIP Packs will officially go on sale through the Virgin Megastore Tickets website starting 10am this Saturday, September 4th. The VIP Packs are highly popular with the Global Village fanbase and previous years have […]

Al-Futtaim’s Trading EnterprisesHonda,are delighted to announce their involvement and sponsorship of the 2021 Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival (DMFF)– a first of its kind event in the UAE. The inaugural festival will be held at Warehouse Four in Al Quozfrom 2ndto4thSeptember 2021, in celebration of the unique culture and camaraderie of the motorcycling community in the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station for the public on Sept 1st, 2021, well ahead of the launch of Expo 2020 events. The station will enter the service with a new billing as the biggest underground station in the entire Dubai Metro network on both the Red and […]

Dubai Economy and Zoho, a global technology company with a wide portfolio of products, have organised a number of workshops on Zoho One to help companies to drive their digital transformation journey. The workshops were a part of the memorandum of understanding signed last year between the two entities to strengthen the city’s position at […]

President Pedro Castillo of the Republic of Peru took part in the presentation ceremony to mark the Peruvian participation at Expo 2020 Dubai. Held at the Lima Convention Center, the event featured Peru’s Prime Minister Guido Bellido, UAE Ambassador to Peru Mohammed Abdullah Al Shamsi, Peru’s Foreign Affairs Minister Oscar Maurtua, Minister of Foreign Trade […]

The proceeds of the public auction No 107 of special car plate numbers, organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai yesterday, amounted to AED36.276 million. The number (E 55) grabbed the highest price value, having been sold for AED3.649 million, followed by the number (W 29), sold for AED2.5 million; then the […]

Elfabshop, the e-commerce platform delivers the best quality chilled and frozen meat, frozen seafood and poultry right to your home. As we are officially sliding towards winters, Elfabshop is offering free Delivery Across All Emirates. Planning a barbecue party or hosting a lavish dinner, Elfabshop ensures the timely delivery of its wide selection of premium meat in temperature controlled vans. From Australian Grass Fed and Grain […]

With the highly anticipated launch of Expo 2020 Dubai coming up fast, the Thailand Pavilion is building on the excitement by hosting a range of fun experiences at Little Bangkok in Dubai Media City. Running from Wednesday, September 1st – 30th September 2021, Little Bangkok will present a series of mesmerizing projection-mapping concepts, starring the Pavilion’s mischievous mascots, […]

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Authority announced that creative entrepreneurs, talents and craftsmen in Al Quoz can now apply for the long-term cultural visa approved in 2019by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice […]

Emirates today has announced several commercial leadership movements across West Asia, Africa, the GCC, and Central Asia. Six seasoned team members in leadership roles, all UAE Nationals, will help drive the airline’s commercial initiatives across key markets with a strategic focus on rebuilding its leadership position and growing its customer base as countries continue easing […]

Pure Health, the leading healthcare technology solutions provider in the UAE, announced the launch of its outbound travellers COVID-19 screening services in Dubai. The new service, which is part of Pure Health’s global passenger screening portal, www.preflighttest.com facilitates Covid-19 screening through two locations located in Dubai Marina and The Palm. Home service facility will soon […]

ENOC GroupcelebratedEmirati Women’s Day by hosting a webinar in the presence of Her Excellency Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Executive Director of Infection Diseases Sector in Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and the Official Spokesperson for Health Sector in the UAE, and Aisha Saeed Harib, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Community Development Authority. The webinar […]

Dubai, UAE – On Monday, 6 September 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Build a Community. With Swapcard’. The webinar is sponsored by Swapcard and Cyber Gear. The event industry is changing. There is a need for a ‘human-to-human’ interaction in a digital world. Swapcard is the […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has installed 15 electric vehicle (EV) Green Charger stations at Expo 2020 Dubai’s pavilions: Opportunity; Sustainability and Mobility. The Green Chargers will serve the electric vehicles visitors to the Expo. DEWA has installed five Green Chargers at each pavilion, enough to charge 30 electric vehicles simultaneously, in addition to […]

Manchester City Football Club sheds the global spotlight on Expo 2020 Dubai, in conjunction with its upcoming match against Arsenal in the English Premier League, the day after tomorrow (Saturday). Next Saturday, the Etihad Stadium in Manchester will witness a number of events related to Expo 2020 Dubai, including displaying the logo of the distinguished […]

The Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai puts green architecture at the forefront, to help visitors appreciate the benefits and possibilities of integrating nature within our urban environments. Layered with a showcase of greenery, digital solutions and art, the Pavilion exemplifies Singapore’s vision of becoming a City in Nature, and ethos of sustainable development via […]

This Emirati Women’s Day, the Emirates Group hosted a live forum to celebrate the contributions of talented Emirati Women both inside and outside of the organisation. The forum was held virtually and hosted a group of distinguished and well-recognized Emirati women in diverse roles and fields. The forum was moderated by Bakhita Al Muhairi, First […]

Dubai’s reputation as a city that never sleeps, an around the clock destination with exciting entertainment for all, is showcased at this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). The summer-long festival of shopping and much more features a great line-up of events to enjoy when the sun goes down. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC or the Centre), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has formally engaged with the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department (DCMS) regarding the Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020 (DP Law 2020).  The collaboration between […]

Emotions are running high as we gear up for the new school year. One thing you can count on is M&S to provide healthy, fuss-free and absolutely delicious food, keeping you and your little ones smiling! To get the kids excited about returning to school, you’ve got to start with a strong lunchbox game. Add […]

Don your finest vibrant clothing and jewellery to celebrate Uzbekistan Independence Day at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah’s iconic waterfront destination by Nakheel, as The Palm Fountain turns blue, green and white for three nights starting on Wednesday, 1 September 2021. Famous for its spectacular celebrations of different cultures around the world, The Pointe invites visitors […]

In a move to support its Lebanese customers, communities and diaspora around the world, Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut from around its network, starting this week until 30 September 2021*. With Lebanon experiencing a severe shortage of essential goods and medicines, Emirates customers will be able to take advantage of an […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has confirmed the26 pavilions that will be open in the coming 26thseason. With authentic products and hidden gems from around the world, the pavilions are an essential pillar of the park’s success and vast popularity, attracting and delighting millions […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan that perfect escape to the Seychelles. Book now and unwind at some of the world’s most beautiful resorts with spectacular white beaches or enjoy its diverse marine life and everything in between. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from AED 2,995, and Business […]

The world needs greater unity and collaboration and must share innovations and expertise if humankind is to tackle its most pressing challenges, according to an overwhelming majority of respondents in a global study by Expo 2020 Dubai. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, […]

Nakheel Home Rental, the residential leasing arm of master developer Nakheel, has opened a new customer service centre showcasing its full range of properties across Dubai – and is offering a month’s free rent on all new leases. Located at Ibn Battuta Mall, the new office provides a convenient, one-stop-shop for new customers looking to […]

Parents and students can take the stress out of back-to-school shopping with a visit to any of Dubai Shopping Malls Group’s (DSMG) family retail destinations around the city. With the start of the new school year just around the corner, DSMG’s mix of community shopping malls have everything students of all ages need to be […]

A team of scientists from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) played a notable role in supporting Dubai’sresponse to COVID-19throughcrucial viral genomic surveillance research. Scientists from MBRU collaborated with scientists from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Genomic Center in Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital (Al Jalila Children’s) to understand […]

The back to school period is one of the busiest times of year for shoppers as parents and students hit the stores ahead of the new academic term. As part of Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) famous tradition of offering residents and visitors the chance to take home life-changing prizes, lucky shoppers can win cash rewards […]

There may not be a single Formula One driver today who did not start his career in karting or didn’t enjoy kart racing in his initial years. So, it is no surprise that all kids aspiring for a racing career start on a karting track. Here in the UAE, motorsport enthusiasts have even more reason […]

Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in passenger demand. With clear signals that passenger confidence for international travel is returning, the airline is advancing its plans to increase services and capacity to make it […]

Marine transport means of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported 5,734,244 riders during the first half of this year, compared to 4,694,870 riders during the same period last year. The figure reflects a 20.3% increase in ridership of RTA’s water transport means, namely the Ferry, Abra, Water Taxi and Water Bus. “The growth of […]

Culture in any city is manifested on the streets and walls of the buildings and is clearly reflected in the behaviour of citizens and residents. For this reason, cities around the world celebrate the authenticity of their culture and hold festivals and celebrations to promote their creative talents and cultural icons. It is not surprising, […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler, concluded the new edition of the Bedaya Summer Programme 2021 that enables Emirati students to obtain job opportunities in DP World, UAE Region’s flagships Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). This programme was held in line with the entity’s continuous efforts to empower […]

The General Command of Dubai Police and Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with UAE Pro League and Dubai Media Incorporated, have launched the fifth season of “Your Commitment to Happiness” campaign with the aim of educating the public about the importance of positive engagement, and adherence to all precautionary measures and protocols when attending matches. […]

In the ever-evolving travel landscape, Emirates continues to prioritise choice and flexibility for its customers to help them make the most of the changes that come their way. Since March 2020, the airline has helped over 2 million customers make multiple date or destination changes, or exchange their tickets for vouchers to be utilised for future travel. […]

Dubai Economy has won four awards in The Stevie® Awards,  the world’s premier business awards, which recognise exceptional achievements among companies, organisations and services.  Dubai  Economy was recognized as a the ‘Organisation of the Year’ in the ‘Non-Profit or Government Organisation – Large’ category of the Awards, while three initiatives, two of which were launched […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has announced plans to increase financing available to the Dubai diamond industry and double its diamond financing book in the UAE by 2025.Emirates NBD has collaborated with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)on the project to leverage its expertise and […]

In a move to support the ramp up of operations after boosting its passenger services to South Africa, Emirates has signed an interline agreement with Cemair that opens up connections to six more destinations in South Africa through the airline’s gateways of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The partnership also includes a couple of leisure points […]

Residents and visitors can make the most of the last few weeks of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with super hotel deals that are ideal for families, couples or groups of friends. As part of the summer-long festival celebrations, some of the city’s best hotels, from city centre properties to stunning beachfront resorts, are offering great […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first six months of 2021, confirming a maturing trend of significant year-on-year increases in claims filed with Dubai’s English-language common law jurisdiction. Since the onset of the COVID-pandemic in 2020, the DIFC Courts has evolved rapidly to introduce increased remote hearings and […]

With less than two months to go until the much-anticipated launch of Expo 2020 Dubai, Thailand has revealed a sneak peek inside its beautiful pavilion. Hosted under the theme of ‘Connecting minds, creating the future’, the groundbreaking, awe-inspiring global gathering offers an enriching experience unlike anything the Middle East has ever seen. Taking advantage of […]

Palm View is a collection of luxury, move in ready, apartments at the foot of The Palm Jumeirah that has been strategically brought to the market by real estate consulting group, The Devmark Group. Palm View presents a new paradigm in accessible luxury living, offering commanding views of the ocean and the Palm Jumeirah. With […]

Dubai Municipality has won the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accident (RoSPA) award. The Municipality won the “RoSPA Inspiration Award” in the category of Health and Safety Team of the Year 2021 – Middle East for the Mini-Crisis Cell Working Group System to Limit the Spread of COVID-19. The award contributed to strengthening […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to enrich the cultural scene in the emirate through its 2021 ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity’ summer camp. The fourth and final week of the camp carries a variety of programmes and activities from 22 – 28 August, completing its integrated series that began on 1 […]

The United Arab Emirates University, the flagship institution with an independent pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, reveals the pavilion façade design built on the theme of the ‘University of the Future’ (UoF), anew model of education which is focused on preparing the next generation in solving employability challenges, by transforming the youth from ‘job seekers’ […]

Shopping for all sorts of back to school essentials, from new clothes to electronic gadgets, is now easier, more fun and better value than ever with Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) great retail deals. The new academic term is still a few weeks away, but now is the time for students of all ages to stock […]

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs, supporting the national agenda to promote higher education for UAE nationals. Under the MoU, two scholarships will be awarded to UAE National students at the Emirates Aviation University every academic year (one post-graduate and one undergraduate), in addition […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a transportation plan to serve visitors of Expo 2020 from around the United Arabi Emirates. The plan specifies 9 locations across UAE in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. A total of 70 dedicated buses will be deployed to run 193 daily trips during […]

In preparation for the UAE’s celebrations for the Year of the Fiftieth and the wonderful global achievements made by the country, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the activities of its 2021 music programme organised under the theme ‘Year of the Fiftieth.’ The programme will take place virtually from 22 August – 29 […]

Dubai is seeing a strong revival in wooden dhow trade this year due to the recent establishment of the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows, with wooden dhow exports reaching 365,632 tonnes and imports reaching 260,001 tonnes in the first half of 2021. Established by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in July 2020 […]

The Dubai Police has revealed that the total number of transactions processed through the Dubai Smart Police Station (SPS) during the first half of 2021 reached 66,432. Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Dubai Police, and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Smart Police Stations Project, […]

Under the patronage of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Akaas Visual Arts is organising the ‘Ibn al-Haytham Photography exhibition’ at its headquarters in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, house 17. The exhibition was inaugurated on the evening of Thursday, 19 August as part of the activities of World Photography Day. The exhibition was inaugurated […]

Emirates Holidays is offering UAE travellers the chance to plan their quarantine-free beach getaway to Phuket, starting from just AED 2,179 per person. Phuket has reopened up to vaccinated tourists, and Emirates Holidays has lined up attractive packages for a stress-free journey on Emirates with stays in some of the most stunning beach resorts. Holidaymakers […]

From luxury car raffles to delicious dinner deals, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is full of great offers and spend & win promotions to suit every member of the family and every budget. Taking place at venues across Dubai until 4 September, the 24th edition of the summer-long retail festival is popular with residents and visitors […]

The Industry Nationalisation Department of Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) has concluded its Medyafvirtualsummer training programme. The programme, which took place from July 4 to August 5 2021, saw the participation of74 Emirati students between the ages of 16-20. Medyaf, the industry nationalisation initiative was established as part of DCTto lay the groundwork for talented Emiratis […]

With just two more weeks left of this edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS),residents and visitors are encouraged not to miss out on the season’s big sales, super promotions and family activities taking place all around the city. The fun continues this weekend, with shoppers invited to explore the stores, tuck into great food, enjoy […]

DP World Limited has announced strong financial results for the six months to 30 June 2021 with EBITDA growing 18.2% year-on-year. Results Highlights Revenue of $4,945 million (Revenue growth of 21.3% on reported basis) Revenue growth of 21.3% supported by acquisitions and strong growth in India, Australia, and UK. Like-for-like revenue increased by 9.0%. Adjusted […]

It’s almost time to get back into the school routine and that means that the thrill of meal prepping, grocery shopping, carpools, and more are fast approaching. To help make this school year a little less stressful, homegrown fine dining concept, Classic Deli UAE has devised the perfect lunch box list which includes a selection […]

Astana Ballet Theatre, Kazakhstan’s leading ballet company will premier its two masterpieces, The Legend of Love and Sultan Baybarsat Dubai Opera, this season. Resurrecting epics from the East, the two narrations are expected to mesmerize audience with their large-scale performances, extravagant productions and enchanting pas deux.  In what promises to be an enthralling showcase, Astana […]

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 283 sales transactions worth 580.54 million and 48 mortgage deals of AED104.87 million in addition to 12 gift transactions amounting to AED22.86 million Wednesday, data released by the emirate’s Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales covered 194 units, 31 buildings, and 58 land plots, while the mortgages included 20 units, […]

Dubai Economy honoured Al-Futtaim Automotive for being certified as a ‘Consumer-Friendly Company’ after the region’s first-of-its-kind evaluation of Consumer-Friendly Standards. The evaluation, launched in 2019 by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy, is aimed to continuously enhance consumer protection in the private sector and improve customer experience across retailing and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed its latest Season 26 enhancement, this time for its iconic Floating Market. As the place where Asia’s finest culinary dishes can be found, the Floating Market has been a favourite destination for food enthusiasts since it was […]

Dr. Ghassan Abbas, Syria’s Ambassador to the UAE and Commissioner-General of the Syria Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, said his country’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai will take place under the theme, “We Will Rise Together”, which is inspired by Syria’s history and future aspirations. Visitors to the Syrian pavilion can see an identical replication […]

UAE consumers have become increasingly savvy about digital payments, according to a survey conducted by Dubai Police, Dubai Economy (DED) and Visa. Results of the survey, conducted by the three entitites as part of their annual 2021 Stay Secure consumer education campaign, show that more than a third (37%) of UAE consumers would rather switch […]

Emirates Group Security (EGS), the leading aviation security service and learning and development provider in the region, has partnered with Dubai Airports (DA) to enhance specialist skills training for airport employees, recently completing the first Fire Warden and Safety training session for Dubai Airports’ Serco Middle East employees. The training session is the first of […]

Russian music band Mumiy Troll to perform at Dubai’s home of live entertainment, Coca-Cola Arena on 4 September 2021, at the official launch of the cultural programme of the Expo 2020’s Russian Pavilion. Mumiy Troll has revolutionised Russian music since its emergence on the scene in the 1980s, setting a new standard for Russian songwriting, […]

Real estate developer ZāZEN Properties announces its first project, ZāZEN One, has crossed 50% completion. Currently under construction in the vibrant JVT community, ZāZEN One is carving out niche community centric living spaces set to finish construction by end of December 2021 and handover by 31st January 2022. Consisting of 86 residences,  ZāZEN One offers […]

Already established as one of the most eagerly anticipated openings of 2021, Madame Tussauds Dubai has today offered a further tantalising glimpse of what visitors have to look forward to by revealing its first Middle East wax figure, the much-loved Emirati-Yemeni music star, Balqees Fathi. With her unique combination of talent, beauty, glamour, strong work […]

DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading luxury real estate developer, is further raising the bar as part of its mission to deliver customer satisfaction and happiness, by launching the DAMAC Cares campaign. Spearheaded by DAMAC’s Customer Relations Management Department, the initiative aims to proactively solve any customer complaints or issues. As part of the one-month campaign, […]

Nakheel has launched free shuttle bus services across Palm Jumeirah and neighboring areas to transport visitors to Nakheel Mall and The Pointe. Residents and tourists can enjoy complimentary rides to some of Palm Jumeirah’s favourite attractions with multiple daily services from dozens of hotels and residences on the island and in Al Barsha, Al Sufouh […]

Emirates and Airlink have announced the expansion of their existing partnership into a unilateral codeshare agreement, giving travellers to and from South Africa convenient access to more than 40 domestic and regional destinations across 12 African countries. The extended codeshare provides connectivity to Emirates customers not offered by any other carrier in Africa, and augments […]

Emirates is marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary by unveiling special liveries on its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs commemorating the nation’s Golden Jubilee. The aircraft will be emblazoned with a bespoke ‘United Arab Emirates 50’ design, denoting the Golden anniversary of Emirates’ home and hub, the UAE. The new 50th themed decals wrap both sides of the aircraft […]

In its third week, ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity’ summer camp for children and adolescents carries a wide range of contemporary activities inspired by Emirati cultural heritage to nourish participants’ curiosity, enrich their abilities to learn and create, and enhance the values of heritage in them. Following two weeks of arts and literature at […]

Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer and manager, wholly owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced today the launch of “One Deira” at the Deira Enrichment Project (DEP). Completed on schedule, District 4 follows each of Sherina, Osha, Afra, Maryam and Hind Plazas handed over between September 2020 and March 2021. One Deira consists […]

In line with its effort to prepare a distinguished version of the 2021 Dubai Festival for Youth Theater that seeks to inspire Emirati youth theater in light of the current situation imposed by COVID-19, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) held a virtual meeting that brought together members of the boards of directors of […]

The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a prestigious and well respected event for the international jewellery and gemstone industry, launches  JWA Dubai , its regional edition that recognises the growing importance of the trade in the Middle East. The awards ceremony will be part of  JGT Dubai  (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai), a joint premium exhibition by Informa […]

The Dubai Airshow 2021, set to take place from 14-18 November 2021, serves as a key indicator of Dubai’s success in overcoming the challenges that the pandemic has posed, and moving in the right direction towards achieving a full recovery of the aviation industry.

Celebrity Mobile to launch its complete range of limited edition mobile and accessories memorabilia during Expo 2020. Known for its technical marketing integration, Celebrity Mobile is expected to deliver a collection of mobile phones and tablets loaded with exclusive content created to capture the best lifestyle experience for fans. Celebrity Mobile will be first to […]

Astana Ballet Theatre, Kazakhstan’s leading ballet company will premier its two masterpieces, The Legend of Love and Sultan Baybarsat Dubai Opera, this season. Resurrecting epics from the East, the two narrations are expected to mesmerize audience with their large-scale performances, extravagant productions and enchanting pas deux.  In what promises to be an enthralling showcase, Astana […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has been named ‘Team of the Year’ at the British Safety Council International Safety Awards 2021. From the 292 organisations that won an International Safety Award, including businesses from the UK, Africa, Asia, India, mainland Europe and the Middle East, the RTA’s team was the sole Team of the Year […]

As the Official Logistics Partner of Expo 2020, UPS is expanding its onsite fleet with electrically-assisted cycles (eCycles). In 1907, two teenagers with one bicycle between them started a business running errands, shuttling notes and telegrams and making home deliveries. Eventually, their small messenger business grew to become what is now UPS. More than a […]

Cuba is looking to develop and strengthen their sports relationship with Dubai following a two-week camp of their national Paralympic team that left the country’s sports bosses in awe of the “incredible” sports facilities in Dubai. A 39-member Cuban Paralympic team is currently in Dubai, having arrived here on August 2 to prepare for the […]

Emirates, renowned for its world-leading air transport services, has also been recognised for its outstanding ground transport services with three gold citations from the RoSPA awards. The only airline to have achieved an award two years in a row, the Emirates team took gold awards in three categories: Fleet Safety Award, Health & Safety Award, […]

Every first Thursday of the month join in on the fun and games with Bare DXB. Feel the burn with a combo of weight training and HIIT exercises in a fun-soaked class. Have a blast and liven up your workout with a party playlist in the blacked-out studio and forget you’re working out. Did you […]

The Israeli pavilion, produced by AVS, a company headed by Malki Shem-Tov, and designed by Knafo Klimor Architects, is 15 meters (M) high and 1,550 square meters (SQM) built up area. The architecture draws its inspiration from the arid landscapes of Israel and other Middle Eastern countries. The pavilion adopts the shape of sand dunes […]

With the summer break quickly coming to an end, Cycle Souq has just the thing to help you and your little ones gear up for the start of an exciting, new school year. From accessories to cycles, read on for the ultimate back to school cycle guide. Spartan 16″ Disney Princess Premium Bicycle AED 599.00 […]

A macaron or French macaroon is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food colouring. The macaron is traditionally held to have been introduced in France by the Italian chef of queen Catherine de Medici during the Renaissance. Since the 19th century, a typical Parisian-style macaron is […]

Dubai Customs launched a comprehensive guide for all the services and facilities it provides to enable traders and businesses, who selected Dubai as their preferred investment destination, to increase their trade and boost their revenues. The guide will be introduced to the participants and exhibitors of EXPO2020 Dubai. Within the national efforts and preparations to […]

Global Village has given guests the latest glimpse of its Season 26 line-up, increasing anticipation further by revealing the imminent arrival of the all-new ‘Harbour Force’Stunt Show. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment is finalising preparations ahead of October’s Season opening. Global Village prides itself on raising the […]

Dubai, UAE – On Wednesday 1 September 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Transform Your Business With Agile Infrastructure’. The webinar is sponsored by TechAccess and Hitachi Vantara. Jason Beckett, Global CommericalTechincal Sales Lead at Hitachi Vantara will be speaking about ‘Unified Converged Infrastructure’. He will demonstrate […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has recorded an enormous jump of 263% in local & international broker registrations within the last 6 months. In line with establishing itself as a matured enterprise, akin to real estate players in more mature markets, the developer is now placing an even stronger emphasis on […]

UAE Nationals form the backbone of Expo 2020 Volunteers’ young workforce, demonstrating the enthusiasm and pride of Emirati youth in sharing the country’s hospitality and culture with millions of visitors to the next World Expo. Emiratis make up 61 percent of all 18 to 24 year olds within Expo 2020’s 30,000-strong volunteer workforce, the largest […]

A total of 1,188 real estate and property transactions were valued at 4.7 billion in total during the week ending 11 August 2021, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The weekly DLD report said 116 plots were sold for AED 654 million, 1,072 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.28 billion. The top three […]

Emirates has partnered with ATPCO to enhance and enrich the airline’s new distribution content (NDC) offers with Routehappy Content. The new integration is now live via Emirates’ direct connect NDC API Gateway platform, enabling a more bespoke shopping experience for travel agents and corporate shoppers who use Emirates Gateway. The deal further expands the retailing reach of Routehappy Content […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has confirmed the launch dates for pre-bookings and official on-sale of the Season 26 VIP Packs. Presenting a host of benefits that complement the Global Village guest experience, highly sought after VIP Packs include VIP parking privileges, VIP entry […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched the second blockbuster trailer in its latest global campaign, featuring superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron. Building on the popular appeal of the Romantic Comedy genre, the RomCom comes just days after the campaign was launched with the high adrenaline Spy Action genre. Dubai […]

The organisers of ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the much-awaited debut of the conference in Dubai and the Middle East.The primary aim is to stimulate the growth of the recreational boating sector in the UAE and Dubai’s economy. Scheduled to be held over a course […]

With the recent announcements of the UAE easing entry protocols for 12 countries*, and the UK adding the UAE on its ‘amber list’, Emirates is actively responding to the spike in travel demand across its network to make it easier for customers to connect to Dubai and beyond through the scaling up of its operations. […]

DP World Financial Services Limited, a DP World company, is to begin facilitating access to trade finance for smaller companies as part of DP world’s strategy to become a global trade enabler. DP World Financial Services Limited has been granted a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an authorised firm in […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation is collaborating with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) and The Green Planet, Dubai’s only indoor rainforest, to hold an exciting three-day children’s interactive ‘edutainment’ themed around learning to make our world a better place. The ‘Tales of The Green Planet’event will take place from 19-21 August. Fun activities for children aged 3-10 […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customized rewards and privileges throughout the year. Initially piloted in 2019 with select members, Skywards+ is now available to all logged in and active Emirates Skywards members. Starting at an annual subscription rate […]

Aventura Parks, Dubai’s largest zipline park is the ultimate adventure destination that offers way more than just ziplines, it’s a playground for unique outdoor experiences for individuals and groups of all ages. The action-packed arena is set on 35,000 square meters of a beautiful Ghaf tree forest and is home to several activities, divided into […]

Dubai Airports has urged travellers to stay abreast of the latest travel regulations and plan their journeys as DXB is preparing for what could be the hub’s busiest weekends so far this year. The world’s busiest international airport is expecting to handle more than a million passengers over the next 11 days (August 12-22) with […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS) recorded an increase in net profit by 80 per cent to AED 622 million (US$ 169 million) during the first six months (January to June) of 2021, compared to a net profit of AED 345 million (US$ 94 million), during the same period in 2020. Revenue for H1 2021 amounted to […]