Ramadan is the time to reflect and give back. With the current Covid-19 crisis, this is needed now more than ever. The Dubai Dolls, a Dubai based homegrown and cruelty free beauty brand who believe in empowering women and giving back, have launched an initiative to help those who are most in need during these […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 9 shops, issued warnings to 176, and imposed penalties on 18 others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19, while 504 outlets were found fully compliant. The non-compliance, detected […]

Dubai Studio City organised a live and interactive session on Instagram Live with award-winning Emirati writer and director Mustafa Abbas, as part of “Reel Talks”, a digital weekly series featuring leading regional industry figures, run in collaboration with in5 Media and ON.DXB, in partnership with the National Media Council. Mustafa Abbas – widely regarded as […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, MBRSG, has launched the “Executive Education Smart Platform”, aimed at providing leaders with expertise and updates about the latest international developments. In a statement on Tuesday by the school, the platform was conceived to keep pace with global government changes and develop an integrated system of distance learning […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the gold and diamond jewellery sectorin Dubai, announced the re-opening of iconic Deira Gold Souk, in accordance with the directives by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Starting April 26, the retailers within the souk began operating at reduced trading hours – retail […]

As the world resumes its pace and gradually inches towards a post-Covid phase with a deepened acceptance and understanding of the concept of sustainability, The Sustainable City, Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, has launched the first edition of a series of educational webinars. The webinars aim to grant interested individuals in The Sustainable City […]

Donations continue for the ’10 million meals’ campaign as Al Ansari Exchange pledged Dh1.2 million to provide 150,000 meals to communities affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in the UAE. Within the first week of its launch, the campaign exceeded its target after drawing donations for more than 11 million meals to be distributed to […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the gold and diamond jewellery sector in Dubai, announced the re-opening of iconic Deira Gold Souk, in accordance with the directives by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Starting April 26, the retailers within the souk will be operating at reduced trading hours […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the reopening of its Sales Gallery in the Conrad Commercial Tower on SZR following the directives of the UAE government regarding movement restrictions, which have now been relaxed to allow certain sectors to resume operations. Opening times will be from Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 […]

Following overwhelming popular demand, Marks & Spencer is expanding the service of its home delivery app, Marks & Spencer Food, to include a further 22 locations across Dubai. When the free-to-download application launched late last year, it was met with an exceptionally positive response and high demand from customers in Dubai. Now Marks & Spencer […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 13 shops, issued warnings to 211, and imposed penalties on 18 others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19, with 307 found compliant with the measures. The non-compliance, detected […]

Big Fish Comedy, an entertainment company, has been airing comedy performances by world-renowned comedians every Saturday on its Facebook and Instagram channel. This Saturday, May 2 at 7.30 PM, its founder – Sonja Jayne Salmon, is talking about life as an expat in hibernation. Sonja will be discussing her hilarious adventures as an expat living […]

Dubai Municipality has organised a series of remote awareness workshops in conjunction with the World Intellectual Property Day, which is celebrated in April. The workshops were aimed at discussing the role that intellectual property rights and patents play in promoting innovation and creativity and efforts to shape a green future. This year’s World Intellectual Property […]

Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated in the Dutch flag colours on Monday night in celebration of King’s Day in the Netherlands. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai were delighted to see the Burj Khalifa light up as a token of friendship, said a […]

The ’10 million meals’ campaign continues after contributions exceeded the target, drawing more than 11 million meals within the first week of the launch announcement made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign, led by Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has reported that 550 Instant Licences were issued during the first quarter (January to March) of 2020. Among the Instant Licences issued, 73% were Commercial and 27% were Professional. The Instant Licence service is the winner of the ‘Flag’ of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 26 shops, issued warnings to 234, and imposed penalties on 14 others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19. The non-compliance, detected during inspections conducted by CCCP across malls […]

Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides has introduced a series of initiatives to support its commercial, retail and residential tenants, leasing space in its Ibn Battuta Gate development and its properties within Discovery Gardens. Residential tenants in Discovery Gardens have been offered lease extensions, payment deferrals and easier monthly instalments to those unfortunate […]

Dubai Chamber’s Sustainability Network recently organized a webinar on ensuring the continuity of the supply and distribution chain and protecting workers in light of the challenges businesses are facing due to Covid-19. The webinar, titled “Covid 19: Responding to the Pandemic to Ensure Supply Chain Continuity and Worker Safety” organised by the Supply Chain Task […]

Dubai International Financial Centre ,DIFC, the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia ,MEASA, region, announced on Sunday DIFC Presidential Directive No. 4 of 2020, which seeks to help limit the impact of the new coronavirus COVID-19 situation. Effective from 21st April 2020 until 31st July 2020 (the emergency period), […]

The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, has developed an in-house Disinfection Tunnel to ensure the health and safety of its employees, customers, residents and the wider community at the hi-tech park. The initiative is in line with the National Disinfection Programme and the preventive measures applied across […]

Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, an institution established by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced the launch of its new online tour guide training programme. The course has been designed for individuals looking to become professional certified tour guides, said a press release issued by Dubai Tourism on Sunday. The […]

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched a set of economic incentive packages, which aim to support companies based in the free zone. This initiative will ensure business continuity across various sectors and will help them mitigate the severity of the economic impact and precautionary measures the world is facing during this time. This […]

With the support of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Dubai Holy Quran (91.4FM), a radio station of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), has launched a […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, co-organised a webinar with Clyde& Co on “The Legal Impact of COVID -19 on employment in the UAE”, which was attended by 278 participants from various sectors of the business community. The webinar aimed at helping employers and employees deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their business. It […]

The Community Development Authority (CDA) announced securing 500,000 meals, worth Dhs4 million, to be distributed to communities affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Dubai as part of the ‘10 million meals’ campaign. The authority aims to distribute the half a million meals to low-income individuals and labourers in collaboration with licensed civil society organizations, […]

Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by travel disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With nearly half a million refund requests pending to manage, the airline has taken proactive steps to restructure its backend procedures and boost resourcing to accelerate the processing […]

Nakheel Malls is pulling out all the stops to ensure customer, staff and tenant safety and wellbeing as it prepares to reopen Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart and other destinations across Dubai. Nakheel Malls’ reopening strategy includes Covid-19 tests for all customer service desk staff, sanitisation tunnels at its largest malls, a 30 […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 21 shops, issued warnings to 65, and imposed penalties on seven others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19. The shops shut down are in Frij Al Murar, Al […]

With the manufacturing sector identified as a crucial industry and used as a means to achieve sustainable growth, Dubai Investments, the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is committed to contributing to the UAE economy through this vital sector by continuing the ongoing production of raw materials across its industrial manufacturing […]

Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA), one of Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) initiatives, has announced the successful implementation of a virtual program in collaboration with a group of government and private entities in Dubai. The organization’s efforts to navigate the current environment and shift towards a remote way of working aims to enable an uninterrupted and impactful […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Smart Dubai and the Department of Finance (DOF), launched remote payment services to facilitate the process of real estate registration through the Dubai Pay portal. This step is part of the precautionary measures taken by DLD to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the health and safety […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has allocated 30 taxis daily to deliver thousands of meals to the beneficiaries of the ‘10 million meals’ campaign that was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and led by his […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced that Dubai’s metro, public buses and taxi services will be restored following a decision by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management to partially reduce controls on movement in the emirate. RTA said it will resume the Dubai Metro and public buses services at their normal fares […]

Dubai Government has announced a unified directory of safety and etiquette signage in public transport and other public spaces aimed at raising awareness about essential health and safety procedures to combat the outbreak of COVID-19. The signage directory is aligned with the highest global practices in indicative icons. Red indicates mandatory compliance to avoid violations […]

In line with the Government of Dubai’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has announced the launch of its Mobile Laboratory Unit (MLU) as part of an initiative to provide free testing for the elderly and ‘people of determination’ at their homes. The initiative was announced by Major General […]

Emirates plans to operate passenger services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April), Madrid (29 April), Manila (24, 28, 30 April), and Tunis (30 April). These services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home. Those who wish to […]

Dubai Startup Hub, the entrepreneur initiative by Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has launched the Smartpreneur 5.0 Online Pitch Bootcamp. This, first-of-its-kind 10 week training program is for the 50 finalists who qualified for the second phase of the fifth Dubai Smartpreneur competition. The specialized online training program will run from April 19 to […]

Following a lengthy investigation process, which commenced in 2017, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today announced that it has fined La Tresorerie Limited (La Tresorerie) USD 612,790 (approximately AED 2,250,800), including USD 261,154 (approximately AED 960,000) disgorgement of the financial benefit La Tresorerie received, plus interest. The DFSA has taken this action against La […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, announced the sales of nearly 95 per cent of its inventory of Aura, one of the very few well-connected freehold residential developments in Downtown Jebel Ali. Aura units have been sold to over 44 different nationalities. The 479-unit development, which comprises 349 studios, 87 one-bedroom, and […]

Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 41 million monthly active users, is set to release six highly anticipated Viu Original productions on its platform in this year’s month of Ramadan. Starring some of the region’s most renowned TV icons, the series will tell unconventional and unique local […]

Dubai Financial Market, DFM, on Wednesday launched the UAE Index for Environment, Social and Governance, ESG, as the first index of its kind from the financial markets in the UAE and the region, aiming to measure listed companies embracing ESG best practices. The S&P/Hawkamah UAE ESG Index is developed in cooperation with S&P Dow Jones […]

Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai’s second cohort has completed its accelerator program featuring 10 start-ups from the UAE, Singapore, USA, India, Finland, Egypt, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Kazakhstan, and Lebanon – double the number of countries represented from the first cohort, reflecting its global appeal. The program has proven to be outstanding for partner engagement, generating the highest […]

With the Holy Month of Ramadan starting this weekend, Dubai Sports Council is making sure members of the community will get their regular fix of sports and physical activity at home by organizing a number of innovative events in cooperation with different sports event organisers. One of the events that should find plenty of takers […]

The UAE’s status as a vital global logistics hub is helping the global community effectively navigate the coronavirus pandemic – according to a new Analysis  by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber). Titled ‘UAE Logistics Sector – Connectivity and Resilience,’ the Analysis highlights the country’s busy air cargo routes, high maritime freight connectivity, […]

Dubai Future Academy (DFAc), one of Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) initiatives, has transitioned to virtual forums for its annual community event in response to COVID-19.  The Ramadan Pioneer Series, now in its third edition, is set to take place during the Holy Month from April 26th to May 14th, to facilitate knowledge sharing during this time […]

Drone racers captured new and unique footage of Nakheel Mall, Dubai’s newest retail and entertainment destination, after being granted exclusive access during the temporary mall closure. (click here to view) The pro-drone pilots unleashed their talent with high-speed races up and down escalators, swerves around fountains and flypasts of some of Nakheel Mall’s major attractions. […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) invites applications from local and international companies to apply to join its 2020 Summer Cohort. Successful cohort applicants will be invited to apply to enter the DFSA’s version of the regulatory sandbox, known as the Innovation Testing Licence (ITL). The DFSA welcomes innovative technology-driven companies to apply through its […]

Emirates General Petroleum (Emarat) announced that all Frontline Responders involved in safeguarding the public during this difficult time, can now avail of a free cup of coffee at all Emarat Bakeria outlets located in the Emarat convenience stores. This includes all individuals working in the police, municipalities, army and healthcare professionals who have tirelessly dedicated […]

The Executive Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions, BIE, has collectively agreed to recommend the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. As changing the dates of an Expo requires the support of a two-thirds majority of Member States of the BIE (Article 28 of the Paris Convention […]

Fourteen government entities have reported significant progress in implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy, revealed Smart Dubai as part of its efforts to enhance government efficiency and transform the emirate into the world’s happiest and smartest city. The Strategy was launched in February 2018 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown […]

Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Employee’s Welfare and Wellbeing organized a webinar with the objective to understand the different successful strategies, practices and measures companies have adopted to engage employees towards maintaining health, wellness and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. The online seminar titled, “Health, Wellness and Safety for Employees in the Midst […]

Careem, the leading internet platform in the MENA region, launches its grocery delivery service in Dubai through the Careem NOW app as a way to help customers during this time. The on-demand service supports customers with the delivery of groceries and other essentials within a quick response time, and continues to reinforce the Careem promise, […]

Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety […]

Chilean companies are rallying together to provide a range of vital health and wellbeing supplies and technologies to countries around the world as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Chilean Salmon industry, fashion designer Luz Briceno, tech-provider Zyght HSE Technology, Copper 3D, and AHB Games are working to provide a range of services […]

DP World has launched cutting-edge online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight forwarders and any business, to book shipments of cargo from and to anywhere in the world, by any combination of sea, land and air. The initiative represents a […]

In keeping with the benevolent spirit of Ramadan, NRTC Fresh, the delivery platform for fresh fruits and vegetables has launched a pay it forward initiative to support families and individuals who may have been affected during the ongoing global pandemic. Customers are encouraged to nominate someone they would like to feed when they place their […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has injected fresh digital systems for the registration of Wills. A joint initiative of the Government of Dubai and the DIFC Courts, the Wills Service has now re-engineered its digital service offering in light of the current pandemic and the Government’s nationwide initiative to Stay Home and curb […]

Government teams along with volunteers from all over the emirate are working around the clock to secure the safety and health of the community under the ‘Your City Needs You’ campaign, part of the ‘Day for Dubai’ app launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai in March. […]

Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced today that it has setup a relief fund to support patients in the UAE affected financially by the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, global outbreak. The fund, in partnership with a number of hospitals across the UAE, supports the government’s efforts to […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has imposed fines on seven traders, three of which were pharmacies in Warsan, Al Qusais, and Al Jaddaf, for tampering with the prices of face masks. Two supermarkets in Al Safa; a trading company in Dubai South; and a marine services company were the […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, once again partnered with GoDaddy, to deliver practical hands-on training for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The online workshop, titled “Build a Digital Presence with GoDaddy” was attended by 25 members of the Dubai Startup Hub. It aimed at supporting founders to build […]

Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform launched by the freight division of Emirates has witnessed a strong reception by UAE customers in March and April 2020. A reliable and cost-effective e-commerce shipping solution targeted at individual shoppers and small businesses in the UAE, Emirates Delivers permits consolidation of purchases from multiple online retailers in the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has expanded its digital footprint and customer reach with the launch of an online webstore for LEGO Certified Stores in the UAE – yellowblocks.me. The new platform invites LEGO-lovers across the country to enjoy greater convenience as they shop from the Danish toy company’s wide variety of creative and interactive products. […]

In line with the directives of the UAE’s leadership and abiding by the instructions issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to combat the spread of the Corona virus, TruDoc24x7 healthcare will be providing advanced medical services to all its patients through the “TruDoc 24×7” application. This application allows licensed and registered healthcare practitioners provide […]

Life has changed dramatically over the course of a few short weeks. Companies have scrambled to create remote-work practices and help their employees set up their laptops with secure internet teleconferencing solutions. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “If COVID-19 has taught us one lesson going forward, it is that ‘Working from Home’ […]

The United Arab Emirates today sent a message of appreciation to the Government of Switzerland for displaying the UAE flag on the iconic Matterhorn Mountain in a gesture of global solidarity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expressing its gratitude, the UAE affirmed the country’s support for international efforts to demonstrate unity during these challenging […]

The Executive Office of the Gulf Disability Society has awarded the Emirati Yousef Khalid Al Murshidi with the title of “Personality of the World Autism Month,” for the excellence he has displayed and for acquiring numerous related prizes. The society also praised the UAE’s efforts to support People of Determination, coinciding with the celebration of […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 11,655 consumer complaints during the first three months of 2020, which was 40% higher than the complaints received in the same period last year. The increase signifies the persistent focus of Dubai Economy on protecting consumer rights, improving consumer awareness, as well as […]

Dubai Studio City organised a live and interactive session on its Instagram page with Emirati filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad, as part of “Reel Talks”, a digital weekly series featuring leading regional industry figures. Addressing an audience of content creators and industry experts, Al Fahd reflected on the current exceptional circumstances which have affected various sectors […]

The entire world is trying to come to terms with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the UAE is no different. While social distancing has created challenges for business continuity in the last two weeks, the real estate sector was largely unaffected in the first quarter of 2020, since the Dubai government began […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the launch of an innovative information platform to follow developments and impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on the economy and business sector in Dubai. The new platform, called “Business Connect”, aims to help companies and institutions in Dubai to overcome the economic repercussions of the spread of the virus. […]

Global Village is celebrating everyday heroes around the world by taking part in #LightItBlue, a worldwide campaign to show support for healthcare professionals and essential workers in the fight against COVID-19. Global Village is one of several global landmarks invited to participate in the #LightItBlue initiative and shine a beacon of support. Following last Thursday’s […]

Here is the simple case for blogging. People and companies are finding new ways of marketing. Companies that blog are 13 times more likely to achieve positive ROI. In the present day environment, where time is in abundance, there is absolutely no excuse to ignore this important marketing opportunity. Guest posting is beneficial because it […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), announced its assessment of ideations phase, the last step of the ‘Ideation Phase’ of the University Entrepreneurship Program. The initiative comes as part of the UAE Government’s efforts to activate and implement the sixth article of the 50-Year Charter, published in January by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and […]

Dubai’s Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs, PCLA, has distributed COVID-19 awareness guides to workers, drivers and accommodation supervisors, across 500 companies in the emirate. The guidelines are part of the PCLA’s efforts to conduct awareness campaigns and initiatives on safety and preventative measures undertaken to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a […]

KIKLABB: Licensing & Workspaces has announced the launch of Virtual Trade Licenses in Dubai that allow customers to set up a business without leaving their homes. The KIKLABB experts will guide through the entire company formation set up process including arranging customer licenses and visas from the convenience of their couch. Tasawar Ulhaq, CEO of […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, held its first general meeting (GM) virtually on Wednesday, April 15. SHUAA’s first post-merger annual results, approved by the Board, reflected ADFG’s positive contribution to the enlarged entity as well as the company’s capacity to sustain revenue and capitalize […]

Healthcare professional and front liners across the UAE and in Dubai Festival City, are working very hard to keep the community safe. To salute their commitment, dedication and sacrifices in such unprecedented times, Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, joined other landmarks across the UAE on 16th April, as part […]

The House of Luxury (HOL) has unveiled their new virtual showroom with exclusive virtual trunk shows featuring some of the Middle East’s leading fine jewellery designers; YEPREM, Alessa, Tabbah, Aisha Baker and Terizihan. ‘Peony Symphony Ring’Frozen in Time collection by Aisha Baker, in 18k White Gold Bracelet set with White Diamonds and White Quartz Aisha Baker says “We […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a streamlined guide to the National Disinfection Program, with the aim of helping the private sector learn how to manage their businesses smoothly during the implementation of the national disinfection drive. This guide is an added service provided by the Chamber to provide companies and the […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today has reported its financial results for the first quarter ending 31st March 2020. Key highlights [1Q 2020 vs 1Q 2019]: Stable Revenues Operating Income for 1Q 2020 stood at AED 1.5 billion, slight decline compared to last year. Net Profit for the quarter stands […]

The Centre for Responsible Business, under Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, organised an online training workshop on the safety and health of commercial vehicles drivers, during this period of Coronavirus (Covid-19). The e-workshop was organized by the “Road Safety” Task Force, which is part of Dubai Chamber’s Sustainability Network, and was attended by 55 […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that its projects across Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR), Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, and Downtown Jebel Ali are well underway, with construction progressing swiftly despite global COVID-19 challenges. According to the 24-hour sterilisation programme issued by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis […]

To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila next week, on 20, 22 and 24 April. Flights can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. This follows the successful operation of two flights to Manila this week which have already brought many Filipino residents […]

Attention attention! Fellow homebound souls! We know it’s a tough time and yes, it’s important to stay safe indoors to protect ourselves and others, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a sweet time to satisfy all your sugar cravings! What better way than with the cutest cupcakes in town from Sugargram. Is the daily […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, GDMO, unveiled a series of outdoor ads that form part of its new campaign to encourage the community to stay home. Featuring the slogan ‘For My Sake #StayHome for Us’, the campaign depicts artwork developed in collaboration with Emirati artist Maitha Demithan. The […]

Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, today announced a new support package for its business partners based at DIFC-owned assets giving them a three-month rent-free period on their base rent, providing businesses with added flexibility and financial relief. From April to June 2020, retailers of all types based in Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District […]

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, said the authority has undertaken a set of precautionary measures to protect its staff, customers, and all stakeholders from infectious diseases. “Our wise leadership is intent on ensuring the safety and health and all Dubai Government employees, as well […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), announced that it will continue to provide all support services to its customers and ensure business sustainability in the current exceptional circumstances. These services guarantee continued work in the real estate sector at its usual pace, confirming its importance in driving the national economy, […]

Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on today’s flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results […]

A leading pharmacy chain in the UAE today announced that it will offer medicines at cost price to visitors who are stranded in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aster Pharmacy, part of Aster DM Healthcare, said in a statement the decision came following “several requests from various consulates to assist their citizens to […]

Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Center (CCC) announced the UAE’s first full genome sequencing of the COVID-19 virus. The successful sequencing of the virus from a patient in Dubai was performed by researchers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). The COVID-19 Command and Control Center was established by His […]

Established in response to the immediate challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the cultural and creative sector in the UAE, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Art Dubai Group launched the Dubai Ideathon. Running from April 7 – 8, the workshop sessions brought together international experts from different fields, all working collectively to […]

The Dubai Department of Economic Development has said that foodstuff trade in the emirate continues to run smoothly and as planned as a result of measures taken by the department to support the food security agenda in the UAE. In a statement, the department, also known as Dubai Customs, noted that external trade in foodstuff […]

With traditional sports and outdoor activity coming to a standstill around the globe due to the COVID19 pandemic, Dubai Sports Council is encouraging sports event organisers in the Emirate to innovate and embrace the virtual and esports world. To facilitate the organiser, Dubai Sports Council have added a special segment for registering Virtual Events on […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has released “Life after COVID-19: Telecommunications”, the fourth issue from its series of special reports launched following the novel coronavirus outbreak. The report examines the way forward in business continuity for organizations in the UAE and across the world, while considering the unknown variables set forth by COVID-19.  The research papers come […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 784 complaints relating to prices within two weeks of  launching its awareness campaign on the importance of raising consumer complaints, and announcing a new portal – Price.ded.ae – for consumers to submit complaints relating to price increases. Ahmed Al Zaabi, Director of the […]

Mall of the Emirates has launched a new online platform that ensures consumers who eagerly awaited the new Spring Summer 2020 collections can continue to shop the latest arrivals from the mall’s fashion, beauty, and luxury brands. Trends At Your Doorstep, will provide residents in Dubai with a seamless online shopping experience. Customers can now […]

While the world is focusing on social distancing and staying indoors to bolster health and hygiene factors during the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the rise in residential waste levels are inevitable and can imminently increase. The rise in e-commerce placements leading to cardboard box disposals, stay at home cleaning chores, increasing order-in […]

Last month, customers at Dubai restaurant ‘Shabab Shawarma’ were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by a workforce with a difference. The restaurant took part in Autism Works Wonders, a campaign which aims to encourage businesses to be more inclusive in their hiring policies. ‘As a hidden gem ourselves, we understand perfecting the potential of hidden […]

The Dubai Ambulance frontline workers received a special thank you by way of freshly baked pizzas. Domino’s Pizza UAE provided 1,200 pizzas which were distributed over three days to different Dubai Ambulance points to show gratitude to the paramedics and first line of defense. This came as part of Domino’s Pizza community initiative to show […]

Today The Dubai Mall announced the launch of its virtual store now available on noon.com. Created to support the community, this strategic partnership enables The Dubai Mall to continuously serve its customers from the comfort of their homes, whilst supporting the UAE’s ‘#StayHome’ directive. The Dubai Mall virtual store on noon.com brings together the strengths […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy organised 41 inspection visits last week to major commercial outlets to verify their compliance with the precautionary measures against COVID-19. The inspections resulted in nine warnings to the outlets. Abdul Aziz Al Tannak, Director of Commercial Control Department in CCCP, said: “The inspection team […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector at Dubai Economy has achieved record results in applying work-from-home and activating smart and electronic channels, as the total number of commercial registration and licensing transactions from March 22 to April 13 this year reached 14,366. Of these, 66% were electronic transactions and 34% were through Outsource Service […]

“TECOM Group has sent out a message of hope and positivity to its partners and community members. The simple yet very motivating message came in the form of a video that states that we are experiencing these exceptional times together, but we need to cherish the precious moments we are living and stay hopeful. The […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), announced the launch of a new CSR initiative called ‘Together,’ in cooperation with a number of jointly owned property (JOP) management companies in Dubai. The new initiative, which aims to provide support for tenants and landlords, confirms the solidarity of all efforts in the […]

dnata corporate Travel, one of the largest business travel management companies in the Middle East, has taken several initiatives to provide the highest possible value to its corporate customers to help them navigate today’s challenging and fast-changing global travel environment. dnata has focused on minimising the impact on customers’ travel budgets whilst complementing their duty […]

With reference to the directive of the Supreme Committee of Crisis & Disaster Management in Dubai on nine activities related to food trade, including meat trading, fruits & vegetable trading, roasters, mills, fish trading, coffee trading, and tea trading, Dubai Economy explains that: The aforementioned activities are part of the Foods sector, exempted from closing […]

Putting customers first, Emirates has updated its COVID-19 travel waiver policies into one simplified approach for rebooking and refunds on tickets issued in all its global markets. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “The travel and airline industry have complicated rulebooks for how fares, re-bookings or refunds are applied, which also differ depending on […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has imposed fines on nine merchants, including five pharmacies in Al Quoz 1, Al Mizhar, Al Warqa 1 and Al Sabkha as well as a supply company, supermarket, and a trading company for taking advantage of the present circumstances by inflating the prices of […]

Dubai’s real estate market displayed several encouraging signs over Q1, including an annual rise in sales volume and a slowdown in the pace of value declines across the Emirate. This positive sentiment, however, is likely to be tempered in the near-term by the COVID-19 crisis, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q1 2020 […]

Emirates is planning to operate passenger services to Jakarta, Manila Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria, and Kabul in addition to the already commenced operation to London and Frankfurt. These services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home. Passengers will be able to book directly on emirates.com or via their travel agent. Only citizens of the destination […]

DP World, UAE Region has implemented a rapid, resolute action plan to secure the health and safety of its people and its services across all its business, logistics and supply chain assets to keep essential trade flowing in the midst of the global pandemic. The comprehensive and inclusive measures are being rigorously applied in close […]

The Dubai Dolls, a homegrown and cruelty free beauty brand, who believe in empowering women and giving back. With a clear mission at heart, The Dubai Dolls have created four Lip Shine shades that reflect the culturally diverse women of Dubai along with two faux mink eyelashes. The four shades are named after the most […]

Emirates Post has opened its new international operations hub in Dubai International Airport (DXB), providing global e-commerce, parcel and logistics brands a gateway to the UAE, KSA, and regional markets and vice versa. In the wake of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed on regional and international travel, the postal, parcel and logistics industries face a […]

Customs transactions in Dubai rose sharply by 60 percent to reach 4 million in Q1, 2020, from 2.5 million in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting the resilience of Dubai economy and its ability to cope with changes and challenges. Declarations took the lion’s share of transactions completed by Dubai Customs in Q1 this year […]

Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was found in UAE on January 29th, the UAE government has been taking serious measures to curb the transmission of this deadly virus. Strengthening of pandemic prevention and control measures has led to a heightened requirement of sanitization materials, especially for the front-line. In an attempt to help […]

Emirates Islamic, part of the Emirates NBD Group, contributed AED 10 million to support the ‘Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19’ launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai. The Fund aims to support the effort to mitigate the health, economic and social challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. Emirates Islamic is the […]

Following the stupendous success of the Marathon at Home, Dubai Sports Council have announced the launch of another new initiative for the community – a virtual Cycling Challenge – through their Dubai Cycling app as part of their ‘Be Fit, Be Safe’ campaign. The Challenge is open to people of all age, ability and nationality, […]

In another contribution to the Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19, a group of accredited charitable organisations in Dubai distributed over 31,570 daily meals to underprivileged people in Naif, Satwa, Hatta, Jebel Ali and Al Warsan areas. The humanitarian gesture reflects the growing cooperation between social stakeholders to support the community in easing challenges in the […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a webpage, on its website, to appeal to the private sector to support its fight against Coronavirus and contribute to The Community Solidarity Fund against COVID-19. The new webpage, which was developed shortly after the launch of the initiative, contains all the information regarding how private sector […]

Keeping up its unwavering commitment to deliver food, medical supplies and other essential commodities to markets across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo has rapidly scaled up its cargo services to connect an increasing number of global destinations. The air cargo carrier currently operates flights to 51 destinations globally, out of which 19 […]

UAE-based property maintenance and cleaning company, mplus, has launched a disinfection service for residential and commercial clients as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The BICSc-accredited service provider launched the disinfection offering in response to the additional precautionary measures being taken across the emirates, as authorities and residents work together to […]

Dubai-based airline, flydubai, has allocated six Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate as all-cargo flights to enable the movement of essential goods across its network and beyond. This follows the temporarily suspension of passenger operations as part of the precautionary measures announced by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, NCEMA; and the General […]

Mastercard has extended access to its signature Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, Girls4Tech™, through a suite of new online, creative educational resources. The program has been designed to help parents and teachers engage and inspire kids, ages 8-12. Through the newly launched website Girls4Tech Connect, as well as through activities made in collaboration with Mastercard’s education partner Scholastic, teachers and […]

National Bonds, the UAE-based financial and Sharia-compliant investment company, has announced that its assets under management increased by 9 percent to AED7.8 billion in 2019, according to the results published by the company. The assets included mainly Wakala Deposits (38%), Real Estate – Yield Generating (27%) and Sukuk (25%), according to National Bonds, which is […]

This Friday, around 749 runners representing 62 different nationalities will turn their homes into a marathon 42.195 kilometer arena as they take part in the world’s first ‘Marathon at Home’. A collaboration between Dubai Sports Council, ASICS Middle East and 5:30 Run club, the Marathon at Home will take place on April 10 under the […]

Dubai Investments Park [DIP], the unique integrated commercial, industrial & residential community in the Middle East, wholly-owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, initiated a disinfection drive across all common areas in Dubai Investments Park zones, supplementing Dubai Municipality sterilization drive, implemented as part of the precautionary measures against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The sanitization and fogging activities […]

Pinar, a world-class food and dairy producer joins forces with the Community Development Authority (CDA) to support senior citizens and residents in Dubai. Pinar is honored to support CDA’s allegiance in paying seniors special attention in a bid to safeguard their welfare and integrate them into the community. The program, is part of a dedicated […]