Your mom will absolutely love Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai and Nikki Beach Club. If you’re looking for something that goes beyond flowers and a card — something that’s original, just like our mamas — enter any kind of day trip to Nikki Beach. For the moms who would like to get a little time […]

In observation of World Kidney Day, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital (AJCH), Mediclinic City Hospital and Al Jalila Foundation (AJF) are launching a month-long awareness campaign around kidney disease, organ donation, and transplantation. As part of the ‘Think Kidney’ campaign, there […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced that it will grant cultural visas to 1,000 creators and artists from across the world in the upcoming phase. The first initiative of its kind in the world, the cultural visa launched in 2019 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the […]

The Emirates Group and Roads and Transport Authority have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and share best practices that enhance and create greater efficiencies across all asset management related activities for both organisations. Mutual cooperation and open exchange between the Emirates Group and Roads and Transport Authority includes knowledge sharing in […]

One year after its launch, the DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) Plan has been hailed a success with over USD127 million in assets under management as of 1st February 2021, encouraging and facilitating a new approach to savings via the workplace. Launched in February 2020 for Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) based employees and the […]

Aventura Parks is packed with exciting activities for the entire family this March. With continuous zoom calls and online classes, it is essential to spend as much time outdoors as possible, and there is no better place than the Middle East’s largest obstacle course park. Ladies are invited to celebrate female power on International Women’s […]

The Middle East’s economy was seriously affected by the twin impact of the covid pandemic and the drop in oil prices in 2020. Revenues from oil and gas were hit by a sudden pandemic-induced slump in global demand – and many are questioning the future viability of the oil and gas industry, which has provided […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, has announced today the successful and full exit of its investment in ECDC, a leading oil & gas drilling and production services provider in the Middle East and Africa. The company is part of ADES Investments Holding Ltd. which is the major shareholder in ADES International, […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that members’ exports to Central Africa and Western Africa recorded a surge of 85% and 57%, respectively, in January 2021, compared to the same month in the previous year. The total value of member companies’ exports targeting the African continent reached AED2.9 billion during the same month, […]

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Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the annual culinary celebration, has announced updated dates for this year’s festival, from 25 March – 17 April 2021, with a calendar full of food-related concepts representative of Dubai’s rich gastronomy scene. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year’s festival will feature an exciting line-up of bespoke dining […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest tech co-working space in the Middle East wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), have released the Dubai Startup Report 2021, an informative guide on Dubai’s startup ecosystem for international startups and […]

DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has begun operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda. The MPT was handed over to DP World Luanda by Porto de Luanda, following the 20-year concession agreement signed in January by António Bengue, Chairman of Porto de Luanda and Sultan Ahmed […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has provided a positive outlook of the industry at a meeting held with key stakeholders and partners. The meeting highlighted the robust new safety measures deployed across sectors and new initiatives taken to further enhance the city’s position as a safe destination for global travellers. Given […]

Give yourself a break from the kitchen and order delicious, high-quality meals from Abela Online. Abela Online is helping busy families by providing prepackaged, ready-to-heat meals made by award-winning chefs, using locally sourced and ethical ingredients. From Roasted Cauliflower Cumin Soup and crispy Cheese Rolls to creamy and aromatic Butter Chicken, these affordable ready-to-heat gourmet […]

In celebration of the Month of Reading, the Emirates Literature Foundation has launched a reading challenge open to everyone in the UAE. There are two categories, individual and family, and entries can be in either Arabic or English. To enter, people simply have to read as many books as they can in one month and […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler, has announced the completion of implementing ZODIAC, a terminal operating system (TOS), in Jebel Ali Port’s Container Terminal 3 (CT3). The move represents an additional step to fulfil DP World, UAE Region’s vision to lead smart transformation in its ports and logistics hub. The fully automated […]

Emirates will boost its frequencies to Sudan with the introduction of daily flights to/ from Khartoum starting on 9 March 2021. The introduction of additional frequencies will provide more options and added convenience for those wishing to travel to Dubai and beyond to Emirates’ network of over 90 destinations. Emirates continues to take measured steps […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multi-cultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, asks everyone to look to the skies this weekend as the musical fireworks make a dramatic return from Thursday 4th March and for the rest of Season 25. In a year like no other, the return of this firm […]

Emirates’ Economy Class customers can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. These seats will be offered to all Economy Class customers holding a confirmed booking. Customers will not be able to pre-book empty seats, as these are subject […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its annual figures for the full year of 2020, with total a volume of 882cases across all divisions. commercial claims increase The volume of cases of the main Court of First Instance (CFI) grew significantly in 2020, increasing by 41% year-on-year, signalling strong business confidence in […]

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai is hosting a Thai Food Festival 2021 under the theme of “New Normal,” taking place on the leading food delivery platforms; Zomato and Talabat, and 18 Thai restaurants across Dubai and the Northern Emirates on 1 – 21 March 2021, featuring a complimentary Tom Yum Soup, special must-try Thai […]

Infographics are back in vogue. This incredibly graphical visual representation is a unique way to present material that will capture potential viewers’ attention and be widely recognized and absorbed by them. Rather than using scrolls of sentences to inform individuals of your message, you use visual aids implementation of innovative design features to give your […]

Zurich International Life Limited (Zurich) has announced the launch of asocial media competition where Manchester City fans will have the chance to win a host of their favourite football club’s merchandise including jerseys and soccer balls, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with the Manchester City Football Education team in Dubai or Abu […]

Replace the Champs-Élysées with Palm Jumeirah and it felt like a sort of action replay for Sam Bennett as he wrapped up another superb bunch sprint victory on stage six of the UAE Tour in Dubai, said The Irish Times in its comment on his win of the Dubai Stage of UAE Tour today. Two […]

Technology has revolutionized retail, yielding higher interactivity for customers, more retailer conversion rates, and much more traffic on numerous retail channels. In the market, omnichannel retailing has now become the routine and users demand direct exposure to retailers at their convenient time via various channels. As clients accept innovative technology and its various access points, […]

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced that the COVID-19 precautionary measures introduced in the beginning of February will be extended until the start of Ramadan in mid-April. The decision is based on an evaluation of the evolving COVID-19 situation, data […]

Sharing the joy of celebrating the 60th National Day of Kuwait on 25 February, Dubai’s landmarks lit up in the colours of the Kuwaiti flag. The celebrations in Dubai affirmed the deep and strong fraternal ties between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as well as their shared history, heritage and culture. A fascinating projection […]

Art Dubai today announces an updated gallery list for its 2021 edition, reaffirming the fair’s commitment to providing a physical platform and marketplace for artists and galleries from across the Global South. This year, the fair will move to a new location at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in a purpose-built venue that will ensure […]

Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to position Dubai as one of the first cities in the world to implement digital verification of traveller medical records related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. The MoU was signed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, […]

Maarefah Management, is holding “Public Health”virtual Conference from 25 to 27 February 2021, the event brings together a team of outstanding international and regional expert faculty members for three days, where the experts will showcase the impressive and amazing scientific work behind the COVID-19, audience will know the latest research pertaining to Covid-19 with national […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of flights to Cluj-Napoka in Romania. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ) starting from 20 March 2021. flydubai operates a double daily service between Dubai International (DXB) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). With the […]

Restaurants in the UAE have been impacted heavily by COVID-19, but are now finally beginning to see a silver lining. Business is slowly accelerating again, although the pandemic has fundamentally altered the business mix for many restaurants – dine-in business is down and delivery orders are up. An increase in delivery orders, for the majority […]

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched a training program entitled “UAE Entrepreneurship Program” with participation of a number of “Be’tha” program graduates. The program aims to train and qualify young Emirati engineers to become entrepreneurs and role models in the emerging technologies scene in the UAE. The program supports UAE’s economy with […]

Tradeling, the hyper-growing eMarketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has recorded robust growth in its food and beverage vertical. With over 50 per cent of its total sellers serving the F&B sector, online B2B transactions have reported consistent growth in the past months, highlighting the marked […]

Coronavirus is on the ascent, and numerous business owners around the globe are worried about how the epidemic could affect their health, livelihood and businesses. Numerous countries have announced cases of Covid, as well as slowly growing cases of deaths around the globe. As a matter of first importance, it’s imperative to make sure to […]

Gulfood 2021, the most competitive global sourcing platform and first in-person F&B event in the past 12 months has set the tone for a resurgence of worldwide F&B trade, according to exhibitors at the five-day show, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 25 February. The show has drawn some 2,500 companies […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) completed over 1.4 million digital services for its customers during 2020 through its smart channels, including its website and the Dubai REST app. This is part of the digital transformation process DLD is pursuing to support the Smart Dubai vision in line with the objectives of the Dubai Paperless Strategy. It […]

With Dubai set to host Stage 6 of UAE Tour 2021 on Friday, the city will witness rolling road closures across the route, between noon and 4.30pm, with roads being reopened once the cyclists have passed through a section of the 165km Dubai Stage. The rolling road closure system will be implemented from 12 noon, […]

Master-developer Dubai South Properties announced the launch of ‘The Pulse Villas’, which constitutes the second phase of The Pulse development, the heartbeat of Dubai South’sResidential District. The launch follows the successful selling out of townhouses at the development as well as the surge in demand for villas in the area, which is evident by the […]

As part of the Centre’s vision to develop human capital and the skills needed for the future, the DIFC Academy has partnered with EdAid, the London based FinTech platform dedicated to increasing access to higher education, to launch the Future Campus. The platform will offer online education opportunities to UAE nationals and residents from leading […]

The UAE government brainstorming retreat, held upon the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme […]

EllingtonProperties, Dubai’s design-led property developer, has won this year’s International Property Awards 2020-21 for delivering elegant and impeccable bathroom interiors and design at its iconic residential community, Wilton Park Residences. Located in MBR City, Wilton Park Residences by Ellington Properties is an ideal residential development for those who love nature, value tranquility and privacy, yet […]

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Three of Nakheel’s most iconic master developments in Dubai will proudly host the world’s best cyclists on Friday, 26 February – Day 6 of UAE Tour 2021. The Dubai Stage begins at Deira Islands, Nakheel’s new, 15.3 square kilometre waterfront city at Deira, passes through the inland waterside community of Jumeirah Islands and finishes at […]

Consumers want the F&B sector to focus on improving food safety, switch to sustainable packaging and put greater emphasis on tackling food waste, according to a new study released at Gulfood 2021, the world’s most competitive global sourcing platform, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 25 February. Tetra Pak, a world-leading […]

Dubai’s attractions have put in place a range of precautionary measures to give UAE residents and visitors the continued confidence to enjoy a diverse range of experiences within a safe environment. Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is working closely with relevant government entities and industry stakeholders to ensure all safety measures […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, marked its participation at Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food & beverage trade show, by announcing the winners of the third edition of the Dubai Green Industrial Awards, aimed to encourage industries in Dubai to grow sustainably and in line […]

Emirates SkyCargo is underlining its commitment to the international food and beverage industry with its participation in Gulfood 2021, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition in Dubai between 21 and 25 February 2021. The event brings together a wide range of participants from the food and beverage sourcing ecosystem from around the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 17th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition- DIHAD, the leading humanitarian gathering in the region, will be held from the 15th to the 17th […]

VOX Cinemas in partnership with Dubai Autism Center has introduced Sensory Friendly Screenings, a unique cinema experience which has been designed to make moviegoing more inclusive and accessible.The weekly screenings are adapted in a variety of ways so children with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the latest releases with their family and friends in a comfortable […]

1. The Elegant Afternoon Tea, Café Society  Dubai’s most stylish venue, Café Society invites diners to partake in a timeless afternoon tradition with the launch of ‘The Elegant Afternoon Tea’.  Savour an indulgent selection of hot and cold canapés including signature cakes, wafers and bite-sized sandwiches as you discover another reason to visit this very Instagrammable […]

Dubai has launched a new fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies to enable passengers to complete airport immigration procedures in five to nine seconds. New biometric systems deployed at 122 smart gates at arrival and departure terminals in Dubai airports allow passengers to rapidly complete passport control formalities. Pre-registration is required […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its 70% stake in Turknet Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (“Turknet” or the “Company”), the leading alternative internet service provider in Turkey, to a consortium of buyers including the incumbent Celebiler Family and Re-Pie Portfoy Yonetimi A.S. (“Re-pie”). […]

LuLu, the largest hypermarket chain in the region is launching its annual Food Food extravaganza, ‘Lulu World Food 2021’, a two-week festival starting from the 21st of February to the 9th of March 2021 featuring new and timeless food concepts, contests and celebrities. Themed around cuisine from around the world, the festival highlights a wide […]

Homegrown regional startups optimised the unique platform of Gulfood 2021, the world’s safest and most competitive sourcing hub and the global F&B industry’s first in-person event for a year, to share valuable insights on how they adapted to the pandemic and are sustaining success amid a new normal for the rapidly evolving F&B sector. With […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, unveiled the innovatively designed Service Station of the Future,located at the Expo 2020 site. The station was inaugurated in the presence of Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai, ENOC Board members as […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, the fourteenth edition of “Innovation Arabia” conference and exhibition was launched virtually for the first time today, and will continue until February 24, 2021, under the theme “Innovation […]

Food Crowd is set to take part in the Gulfood live in-person’, the world’s largest annual food, beverage and hospitality exhibition, slated to take place from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Al Dahra Agriculture introduced Food Crowd last October. It is the first Emirati owned fresh food delivery […]

Pioneering F&B producers from eight countries spanning the Middle East, India, Eastern and Central Europe, USA and Central America, have emerged victorious from a fiercely contested, future-focused2021 edition of the Gulfood Innovation Awards. The accolades were awarded at Gulfood 2021, the 26th edition of the most competitive global sourcing platform and the world’s first in-person […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) strengthened the scope of its innovative Smart Valuation initiative by launching the second phase that includes buildings and villas. The initiative was launched during DLD’s participation in UAE Innovates 2021 week under the slogan ‘We innovate for a new reality,’ during which it highlighted a number of its smart projects and […]

As part of its commitment to safe, secure banking, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, in partnership with Dubai Police joined hands with Leo Burnett, Dubai  to launch a UAE-wide anti-phishing awareness campaign to educate the public on how to identify and protect themselves against […]

Emirates has announced it will resume daily services to Newark via Athens from 1st June 2021. The resumed flight will provide global travellers with another access point to the popular New York Metropolitan area, serving the large Greek-American community in the United States while offering a convenient connection to travellers headed towards the Middle East, West […]

As Italy retains its position as one of the top exporters of agri-food to the UAE, Italian food products like pasta, confectionery, chocolate, cheese and olive oil, on display at Italian Trade Agency’s (ITA) ‘ITAlian Food Lab’ in Gulfoodcaptured the interest of visitors. Divine aroma of Italian cooking filled the stand as Michelin Star Italian […]

Avram Grant, the former Chelsea and Israel national football team manager, will kickstart Dubai Sports Council’s development program for professional players of Dubai football companies with a lecture at Hatta Club on February 23. Grant, who has also managed the Ghana national team and English Premier League clubs Portsmouth and West Ham United, is taking part in the program as a […]

To mark International Women’s Day, Dubai’s pioneering healthy-eating hub Flow at Jumeirah Emirates Towers is bringing together a panel of five incredible, trailblazing women from different industries through a live broadcast from Flow to commemorate their tremendous efforts during the past year. The discussion, taking place on between 4-5pm on Monday 8 March, 2021, will […]

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Dubai Municipality is joining the activities of the UAE Innovates 2021, organised by the General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council, from 21st to 27th February, to enhance the Municipality’s directions towards promoting the values of creativity and innovation in its various sectors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasised the Municipality’s keenness to […]

Bringing wellness to Dubai for the tenth year, the outdoor wellness festival – Yogafest Dubai – is being held from March 18 to 20, 2021 at Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre, the home of Yogafest since its start 10 years ago. Celebrating all things health and wellness, the festival schedule is packed with educational workshops, inspiring […]

As part of its efforts to implement the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and implement the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, […]

Commencing February 21, JBS will be present at the 2021 edition of Gulfood, the largest food trade show of the Middle Eastern market, which is being held in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. At the event, the Company will showcase its global and diversified platform for attending to clients in different regions of the world. At the […]

Honouring its commitment to the health and safety of its employees and customers, Emirates today has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. This morning, the full airport and onboard customer experience for flight EK215, which […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced its participation in the 26th edition of Gulfood 2021. The region’s largest event of its kind, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between 21-25 February. Through its participation, DAFZA will showcase the services and incentives it provides to the multinational companies in the F&B sector. It […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, announces that it has won two awards at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2020, “Asset Management Company of the Year” and “Best Investment Bank in MENA”. The “Asset Management Company of the Year” award reflects a highly active […]

Al-Futtaim Hertz UAE, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, has announced that it has provided United Trans, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Serkal group, with Toyota Hiace vehicles for Dubai Bus on Demand service, the world’s most powerful on-demand transit solution in the city. The service is operating in selected zones in Dubai. Al-Futtaim Automotiveentered […]

House of Pops, aground-breaking all-natural brand of ice pops and ice creams, is spreading its unique brand of happiness at Gulfood 2021 – for the first time. The Dubai-born brand is on a mission to spread natural happiness, one handcrafted ice treat at a time. House of Pops is instantly recognisable by its colourful carts […]

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ’21 Ways To Generate Leads Using LinkedIn In 2021’ on Wednesday, 24 February 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 discover how to generate […]

The Smart Living initiative has achieved savings up to 179.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 67.7 million gallons of water, since its launch in July 2020 until January 2021. This is equal to savings of AED 52.6 million. Smart adoption of the initiative has reached 100% while 1.24 million digital visits have been recorded. […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is bringing the Emirates LitFest Student Edition to classrooms across the UAE as the communication partner and sponsor for the second year in a row. This year’s 13th edition has once again brought all corners of the UAE and some of the world’s greatest writers together, with select […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making renewed efforts to develop a comprehensive structure for promoting strategic relationships with the private sector and improving the organisational environment to support long-term public-public partnerships. In particular, these efforts are focused on enticing international partners and foreign investments in the transport sector. To realise these objectives, RTA […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of the world’s most iconic sports landmarks, will be buzzing with activity this weekend with three international teams using the ultra-modern complex to prepare for upcoming competitions, while the UAE Swimming Federation will be making using of the arena to host a competition. The Czech Republic’s modern pentathlon team has been […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has expanded its portfolio of knowledge publications in 2020, issuing several publications across various knowledge disciplines via its ‘A Book in Minutes’ initiative and the Dubai International Programme for Writing. The Foundation also made millions of publications available to the public through its ground-breaking Digital Knowledge […]

Bay Avenue, the unique retail destination located at the heart of the thriving Business Bay district, welcomes back the popular Organic Farmers’ Market for its 12th season on Friday mornings, providing a weekly platform for consumers to buy freshly sourced local and organic produce from a carefully curated selection of trusted local farmers and vendors. […]

Dubai International Financial Centre, the leading global financial centre and the top innovation hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed global payment technology provider Adyen, a company that has a market capitalisation of €66.4 billion and processed over €303.6 billion worth of transactions in 2020. Dutch firm Adyen announced […]

Ellington Art Foundation, an initiative by Dubai’s leading design-led property developer Ellington Properties, has announced the winners of its Wilton Terraces Art competition – ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ –  launched at the end of last year. Aimed at nurturing aspiring and emerging talent in the UAE, ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ competition received […]

After putting its first Inventory Robot into action in 2019, Carrefour – owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE – has announced that it is expanding its robotic fleet, adding 11 more Tally Robots across select UAE stores to support with stock management and control. Tally was the first robot to be […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has claimed its 15th Silver Jubilee Season Guinness World Records™ title alongside partners in the Africa Pavilion. On Monday, February 15th, the “Most beaded bracelets made in one hour” record was achieved with support from 26African Pavilion exhibitors and […]

Gulfood 2021, the most competitive global sourcing platform and the first live, in-person food & beverage (F&B)sector event in almost 12 months, will reunite the global industry for five days of dialogue, live demonstrations and business deals at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 21 – 25 February. The return of Gulfood has grabbed the […]

A report by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy showed that 6,464 licences were auto renewed during January 2021. Among the auto renewed licences issued, 77% were commercial, 21% professional, and the rest among tourism and industrial activities. According to the main areas, Deira accounted for the largest share (3,417) of […]

Food Crowd is set to take part in the Gulfood live in-person’, the world’s largest annual food, beverage and hospitality exhibition, slated to take place from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Al Dahra Agriculture introduced Food Crowd last October. It is the first Emirati owned fresh food delivery […]

Feeling into Experience If there is one thing I have long-since known, it is you cannot know the future. So, when I read the book Edgewalkers; People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground and saw Dr. Judi Neal had named Sensing the Future as one of the five Edgewalker Skills, I […]

A modern virtual landscape is emerging as people worldwide are driven into quarantine in an attempt to avoid the outbreak of Coronavirus, and people’s behaviors are turning to a significant emphasis at work. But since the epidemic first started, screen time has risen by 76 percent week after week as we adjust to juggling our […]

Preparations for next month’s 50KM Al Marmoom Ultramarathon have picked up pace and organisers have promised a safe and unforgettable race that will test the participants’ endurance and resolve. Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take place on Friday, March […]

Agthia Group PJSC, the leading food and beverages company– today announced that it will be taking part in Gulfood 2021, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show being held between 21-25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Agthia will showcase its unique and wide portfolio of nutritious, valued and responsibly produced […]

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by the freight division of Emirates to support global communities in recovering from the devastating […]

KIKLABB – the Dubai Government-owned licensing solutions – now accepts cryptocurrencies as a payment option for trade licenses and visa fees, making it even more accessible for entrepreneurs around the world to set up and scale up in the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to new partnerships with key tech companies from blockchain to venture capital […]

With its newest show,MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is giving audiences a backstage pass into a real movie set. If you ever wanted to get up close to the thrills, chills and spills of a real movie shoot, join resident movie director, Felicia M. Reel, and her movie crew as they shoot Into the Deadlands: Ice Storm– an […]

dnata continues to invest in leading-edge equipment to further enhance its pharma handling capabilities globally. The company has added four high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet, becoming the first air services provider to offer a fully integrated, temperature-controlled cool chain for pharma and perishable shipments in this important market. Offering a closed, temperature-controlled system, the specialised […]

Emirates Post has launched epbox.ae – a new digital platform allowing subscribers to view and manage their shipments and digital communication online. The new service gives customers access to a number of features: a dedicated epbox.ae ID number; setting preferences for delivery; notification; shipment analytics; and sending digitally registered letters. The biggest benefit for every […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the experiment of powering five traditional abras by biodiesel 5, which is officially approved in the UAE, proved successful. The initiative, which was announced earlier with ENOC, yielded highly positive results. Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport, Public Transport Agency, RTA, expressed his delight […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, today announced that it has formally joined HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, which provides a roadmap for businesses to move towards a sustainable future by 2030. Gulf Capital has become the first firm from the Middle East and Africa to join the charter and […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone, business hub and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced record-breaking performance in 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 2,025 new companies joined the DMCC in 2020, the highest number of registrations in five years. Retention rate remained at an all-time high. This was […]

A painting by a Dubai-based British artist and philanthropist has broken the Guinness World Recordfor‘The Largest Art Canvas’ in the world. The unique art piece is now set to raise $30 million through four auctions in 2021 to support children and youth worst-hit by the aftermath of the pandemic. The initiative is one of the […]

Newly opened and situated on the waterfront at Dubai Marina, Eclipse is a disruptive venture that combines a fusion of practices that focus on wellbeing, intentionality and authenticity. Celebrating unique personalities, Eclipse is a one-of-a-kind facility which aims to inspire their community to fall in love with the journey of life through high-quality classes and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, set the scene for a day full of romance yesterday, February 14th, as couples came to the park and enjoyed the Valentine’s Day celebrations. The occasion was made all the more memorable with Global Village breaking yet another Guinness […]

It’s a known fact that being a mom and an entrepreneur is no easy feat. This local powerhouse has broken through all those barriers and emerged as a successful entrepreneur, mom and most importantly a strong supporter of women entrepreneurs and the community in general. Abeer is keen to discuss: Mom-preneur: Work-Life Balance Importance of […]

Web copy is also the distinction among guests, followers, leads, and clients. It plays a significant part for customers at any point of the shopping cycle, from understanding to making decisions and campaigning. Since weak web copy doesn’t quite read easily, stimulate feelings, affect attitudes, or state campaigns, which is just bad advertising, it sounds […]

The Hotel Show Dubai has launched a first-of-its-kind, eye-catching initiative designed to showcase the resilience of the region’s hospitality community with the Illuminate Dubai festival of light set to spotlight the industry from 18-27 February 2021. The 10-day event will see a select group of popular hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road transformed by night into […]

Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises -Honda 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 25th till 27th of February 2021, in celebration of the unique culture and camaraderie […]

ENOC Link, the innovative digital mobile fuel delivery service by ENOC Group, announced a massive growth of over 10 times in sales volume. In just over a year, ENOC Link recorded a 46 percent increase in fleet size and continues to serve a diverse range of customers operating in industrial and commercial sectors; including e-commerce, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai continues its pre-event programme with “Expo Talks: Travel and Connectivity”, a series of panel discussions and talks exploring digital connectivity as a universal human right and connectivity across key sectors such as mobility, transport and logistics, governance, and education and travel. Live-streamed on 16th February, this digital event will spotlight topics such […]

British artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri has officially set the Guinness World Records™ title for ‘The Largest Art Canvas‘ in the world, with his painting ‘The Journey of Humanity’. Scaling over 17,000 square feet (17,176.6 square feet), Guinness World Records™ confirmed. Sacha, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, has been able to reach more than 2.5 billion […]

The method of obtaining backlinks from other pages to your own is link building. A hyperlink is a way for organizations to connect between platforms on the web. Search engines utilize backlinks to navigate the internet; they will browse the links within your website’s articles, and then they will scan the hyperlink between each of […]

Dubai Islamic Bank donated AED360,000 to cover the treatment cost of underprivileged patients, who require open-heart surgery or other underlying cardiovascular conditions at Dubai Hospital. Dr Salem bin Lahej, Head of the Health Fund Office at the DHA commended Dubai Islamic Bank’s humanitarian effort to help those requiring quality medical services and treatment. Bin Lahej […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has announced its preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2020. The Group achieved a net profit of AED 125million in FY 2020,up 166% year on year from AED 47million in 2019. EBITDA also increased to AED 348 million in […]

Digital transactions processed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in 2020 clocked 528,057,108 transactions. These digital transactions were processed via four platforms namely the website, smartphone apps, a virtual assistant (Mahboub), and self-service machines. “Processing more than half a billion digital transactions in 2020 is a testament to the robust and advanced digital infrastructure […]

Eat App, a global leading restaurant reservations platform based in Dubai, has today announced the launch of its unique restaurant reservation technology to TheEmaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC. The agreement will see the Eat App technology rolled out across the F&B portfolio of Emaar Hospitality Group, and will […]

Dubai based mental health start-up Safe Space provides companies with tools to maintain mental wellbeing. Consulting businesses on strategy, creating content and delivering customised workshops. Safe Space’s ethos is quite simply to make mental health and wellbeing accessible. With the introduction of a new “virtual drop-in” service, Safe Space is creating more affordable avenues for […]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. As customers prepare to delight their significant others with special surprises, Carrefour— owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the [UAE]— has revealed its predictions and discounts for the most in-demand products among shoppers looking to impress their loved ones. Carrefour has crunched its 2020 data to predict the […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is the perfect place to uncover unique Valentine’s presents for your loved ones. Thoughtful items from around the world are available across the park, where shopping experiences never disappoint. Perhaps you visited a country together and want to rekindle […]

Many companies challenged themselves whether it was feasible to provide a remote work experience as the only realistic alternative. Some are proposing convenient remote working opportunities as companies continue to develop post-pandemic environments. It creates a hybrid atmosphere, with certain office workers and some others working from home. A dynamic environment is bound to influence […]

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) announced that it has successfully earned a WELL Health Safety Rating for its university campus through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). As part of its commitment and continuing efforts to achieve the highest international standards in higher learning and assure the learners,faculty members and staff of their health […]

A spectacular slice of Spanish hospitality is taking shape just off the shores of Dubai as construction of the Marbella Hotel powers ahead within The Heart of Europe – the US$5 billion prime hospitality and second home destination amid The World islands. Kleindienst Group, master developer of the industry-leading sustainable mega-project, confirms its latest luxury […]

A perfect way to attract and engage with your followers is to involve them in a discussion. Obtaining social media contacts helps to create awareness of the brand and push customers into the sales funnel. In a friendly, engaging way, customers can see the product’s benefits and interact with your brand. Despite LinkedIn’s prominence, relatively […]

The World Logistics Passport (WLP), a major policy initiative established to increase trading opportunities between emerging markets,has welcomed Israel as a participant in the programme, marked by a virtual signing ceremony with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce. As the tenth country to enter the WLP, whose trade strategy and expertise aims to increase the […]

African & Eastern Direct encourages lovers and singletons to raise a glass and #ShareTheLove with the help of their exclusive online offers available this February. From February 1st and with no minimum spend required, any customers purchasing from Africa & Eastern Direct will receive a complimentary bottle from a special selection ranging from various wines, […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you need a last minute gift order, GiftBag.ae – the UAE’s leading gifting platform – has curated a delightful selection of romantic goodies. With COVID-19 measures still in place, GiftBag.ae ensures ease of shopping and safe delivery to any location in Dubai, with all hygiene measures fully implemented. Here are some of the gorgeous […]