Set to take Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena by storm on the 20th March, K-pop fans across the region can now get their hands on a new ticket category for the show, which allows you to get closer to the huge line-up of five incredible acts, including megastars, Super Junior. The new tickets introduced at only 390 AED […]

Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), the dashing, dynamic and young music band is all set to mesmerize Dubai at their upcoming live concert at Dubai Opera on Friday, February 21, 2020. Presenting the best of western classical opera singing fused with a liberal dose of Indian music and Shillong linguistic, Shillong Chamber Choir is a brilliant […]

Continuing with its strategy to build the entrepreneurial landscape of the Emirate, Dubai StartUp Hub, under the ambit of Dubai Chamber, has launched the Emirati Development Programme. The Programme aims at increasing the participation of Emirati youth in the private sector – whether that involves launching their own business or join a private sector start-up. […]

Real Madrid edged Inter Milan on penalties in a thriller at Dubai Sports City on Saturday night to win the Gold Cup at the 4th U13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup. Locked 3-3 at the end of regulation time, Real Madrid prevailed in the penalties thanks to the heroics of their goalkeeper, Alvaro Gonzalez, who later picked […]

Wild Wadi re-opened its doors on Friday, 7th February, welcoming guests back for lots of family fun and aquatic adventure. In an effort to consistently ensure the safety of its visitors and to boost its sustainability endeavours, the park has recently undergone annual maintenance and is now ready to welcome you back! With fun at […]

Those who enjoy outdoor camping with marshmallows toasted on an open campfire, acoustic guitar singalongs and early morning strolls on the beach, listen up! Laguna Waterpark is bringing a first to the region with the launch of The Camp, a unique 24-hour weekend camping experience at the coolest location – in the heart of beachfront hotspot, La […]

Dubai’s Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities is urging the UAE public to put on their superhero capes and lace up their football boots to support its annual community events being held as part of the Al Noor – Samsung Hope for Children Family Fun Fair on Friday, 6th March Organised by Al […]

Award-winning Lebanese superstar and hit maker Elissa put on an unrivalled show for the Global Village Main Stage on Valentine’s Day 2020. Taking place at the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the concert was the latest headline booking to take the stage in the […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is soaring as a regional and global leader in Broadcast Services following its success in the latest annual World Teleport Association (WTA) rankings. With strong progress in The Independent 10 (5th) and The Global Top 20 (17th) categories of the WTA’s Top Teleport Operators of 2019, du continues […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, today unveiled the ‘Innovation Attraction Programme (IAP),’ an ambitious initiative that will position Dubai as a global hub of disruptive technologies as well as solutions, and also see innovative small and medium enterprises […]

As part of the nation’s Emiratisation strategy, Ducab has announced the launch of ‘Bidayiti’, a programme which appeals to Emiratis and enhances their work skills across different sectors. The objective of the programme, that translates to “The Beginning”, is to contribute to building the UAE’s manufacturing industry, a key pillar in UAE Vision 2020 and […]

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE build-to-sell property development business, majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), delivered impressive 2019 year-end results amidst a challenging business environment. The company reported property sales of AED 14.842 billion (US$ 4.041 billion) for 2019. The company recorded net profit of AED 2.700 billion (US$ 735 million) with […]

With half-term just around the corner, look no further than Meraas Leisure & Entertainment for memorable experiences to keep the kiddos truly entertained! Mark your diaries, as from the 16th to the 20th February, a series of incredible promotions and entertainment will be available at renowned destinations including The Green Planet and Roxy Cinemas in City Walk […]

Three leading UAE corporates have announced plans to collaborate with startups on new pilot projects, following two days of business matchmaking and pitching sessions at the STEP Conference 2020 in Dubai. The two-day event, hosted by Dubai Startup Hub as part of its Market Access programme, concluded with the corporate members announcing the names of […]

Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking 30 years of service to Riyadh. Since the first Emirates flight between Riyadh and Dubai in February 1990, and the airline has carried over eight million passengers on the route, demonstrating the strong links between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), exhibited a resilient performance in FY 2019 by recording net profit of AED 6.200 billion (US$ 1.688 billion) as compared to net profit of AED 6.139 billion (US$ 1.671 billion) in FY 2018.  Emaar recorded revenue of AED 24.586 billion (US$ 6.694 billion) for 2019. Emaar maintained its positive performance […]

In celebration of World Bartender Day on Monday 24 February four Dubai venues will be celebrating with an all-day happy hour. Head Bartenders from the venues have discounted their signature beverages so you can join them in trying out their favourite tipple; Bistro Des Arts prices start from AED 29 folly by Nick & Scott prices start from AED 25 Publique prices start from […]

Be spoilt for choice as you indulge that special someone this Valentine’s Day with a host of incredible dining offers at The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm Views and Azure Residences. Take in stunning waterside views from some of Palm Jumeirah’s favourite foodie spots as you tuck into a culinary feast for a perfect evening […]

Since IKEA stores around the world tend to be located on the outskirts of the cities, people spend a lot of time travelling to their nearest store, treating it more like a destination in itself. IKEA takes this brand loyalty seriously and in fact, the motivation for opening Dubai’s second store was so that customers […]

The 4th Under 13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup – featuring teams from European powerhouses Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Celta Vigo, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Inter Milan and FC Porto – will get underway at Dubai Sports City from Thursday, February 13. Organised under the aegis of Dubai Sports Council, the three-day tournament will also feature four UAE club […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, has hosted players and staff from Arsenal Football Club on a memorable ‘Sunset Desert Safari’ tour in Dubai, ensuring a relaxed team bonding experience for the UK team’s world-class players and the entire support team during their intensive training camp in the UAE. The tour took place in the Dubai […]

Businesses in Dubai and São Paulo can by exploring untapped trade and investment potential in key sectors and areas of mutual interest such as agri-business, technology, innovation, transport and logistics, according to officials speaking earlier today at the Dubai-São Paulo Business Forum. The forum, held at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s premises, was joined […]

Dubai’s esteemed lifestyle brand, Cove Beach, is moving its signature house music sessions to Saturdays, launching with a special edition #deepinthejungle, featuring house music heavyweights, Ritual London and Deepspace LA on 15 February. For the first time, an incredible line-up of DJs – including Finnebassen, Bajau, Dan Healy, Namazi and DJ Memfisa – will play […]

Arsenal is wrapping up their winter training in Dubai, enjoying the city’s warm weather, incredible training facilities and iconic attractions courtesy of Emirates and Arabian Adventures before heading back to complete the second half of the season. This is the first time the full Arsenal squad visits Dubai. While in Dubai for an intensive training […]

Dubai Investments Park [DIP], the unique integrated commercial, industrial & residential community in the Middle East, wholly-owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, has unveiled that the master-planned complex, designed and developed to provide immaculate facilities, setting new standards in the region, has attracted investments in excess of AED 42 bn over two decades, signifying the emergence […]

Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, joins Gulfood in celebration of its Silver Jubilee this year by showcasing sustainably produced products from Irish dairy and meat producers.  Visitors at the world’s largest annual food and drink trade expo, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2020, will have the chance to see 11 Irish meat […]

Dubai’s famed after-hours party spot, Mantis Dubai has released a February & March line up to rival any in global dance, trance and hip hop. Introducing a whole host of brand-new nights for 2020, plus visits from legends of electronic music culture and hip-hop stars, bringing fresh new sounds in a series of bass-thumping nights […]

Celebrating 25 years of City of Gold, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group has successfully concluded this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), with over 200 winners and 4 million worth special edition coins. The five weeks of promotions aimed at elevating shoppers’ experience, offered deals that brought value to both residents and tourists alike. Surprising shopper’s […]

The culinary capital of the Middle East, Dubai, is gearing up to host the seventh edition of the region’s biggest citywide celebration of food, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), from 26 February – 14 March. The citywide culinary extravaganza will be a feast for the senses, with a delicious array of food on offer to suit […]

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) attended the official opening of the first overseas branch of Maybank Islamic Berhad (Maybank Islamic), the largest Islamic Bank in Malaysia and the ASEAN region by assets size, in Dubai at DIFC, the […]

Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Autism Center, which comes within the framework of activating corporate social responsibility by supporting local humanitarian and social institutions, programs and projects. The MoU was signed by Mr. Harib Mohammed Bin Thani, Director of Operations division, Union Coop, on behalf of […]

“FORMIDABLE! AZNAVOUR”, an award-winning musical tribute to the late, great icon Charles Aznavour will debut at Dubai Opera on 13 and 14 February 2020.  This show is the greatest ever musical tribute to Charles Aznavour’s career, and it has already amazed audiences in France and Canada before arriving in the UAE for its Middle East debut. “FORMIDABLE! […]

Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), the dashing, dynamic and young music band is all set to mesmerize Dubai at their upcoming live concert at Dubai Opera on Friday, February 21, 2020. Presenting the best of western classical opera singing fused with a liberal dose of Indian music and Shillong linguistic, Shillong Chamber Choir is a brilliant […]

Brace yourselves, the ultimate Queen concert show is coming to town! With Freddie Mercury’s spectacular vocal range and stage presence to the band’s dramatic style and outrageous onstage antics, Queen brought a “fresh, new breeze into the world of rock” following their debut in 1973. To this day, they are regarded as one of the […]

This Valentine’s Day, VOX Cinemas’ THEATRE by Rhodes is celebrating love and culinary indulgence with a special three-course menu and movie offer. Exclusively available from 13 to 19 February at VOX Cinemas across the UAE, couples can enjoy dinner and a movie for two for AED 499. Items on the delectable menu include mandi-spiced chicken […]

Ski Dubai is offering four special packages this Valentine’s Day, and hasn’t forgotten about the singletons out there. Between 13 and 15 February, couples can enjoy the Penguin Encounter package for AED 599 or two Snow Plus tickets for AED 799, both of which include an indulgent three-course meal at Ski Dubai’s restaurant, North 28. […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy issued 4,076 new licences during January 2020 leading to 10,782 new jobs as the emirate continued to enhance its appeal as a destination for sustainable business growth. Overall, 30,582 BRL transactions were recorded in the ‘Business Map’ digital platform of Dubai Economy in January 2020 […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has asserted that the Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit (DATIS) is a qualitative addition to the international efforts aimed at making the world better and more accessible […]

The 3rdsequel of the blockbuster Baaghi Franchise will be promoted by lead stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor at the Matrix Fight Night ( MFN) 2020 – India’s hugely popular mixed martial arts show that will be making its international debut in Dubai on February 28th after the hat-trick of 3 successful seasons in India. […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the Africa Tech Summit 2020 in Kigali, Rwanda, where the organisation launched the second cycle of its GBF Mentorship Programme, which pairs innovative UAE and African startups with mentors who can provide them with valuable expertise, support and guidance. Over 250 participants visited Dubai Chamber’s stand […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has awarded a total of AED 7,986,920 (USD 2,174,199) to four research proposals, under its Evidence for Education in Emergencies (E-Cubed) research envelope. E-Cubed was launched in September 2016 on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, and is carried […]

The three spectacular Expo Entry Portals that will welcome millions of visitors from around the world to Expo 2020 Dubai have been revealed with just over 250 days to go until the opening. Conceived by Expo 2020 in collaboration with top British architect Asif Khan and his studio, the portals are a futuristic adaptation of the […]

The UAE-Ethiopia Business Advisory Council recently held a meeting in Addis Ababa where it outlined plans to ease the investment process for UAE companies operating in Ethiopia and remove existing barriers to bilateral trade. The council, led by the UAE Embassy in Addis Ababa and supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was established […]

The Kauffman Fellowship summit is set to commence tomorrow in Dubai, as the emirate fortifies its reputation for convening the world’s top talent to power a knowledge-based economy. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the summit will […]

Close to 250 students from 8 schools may be one step closer to answering the question on everyone’s mind – “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group – Emirates welcomed students to […]

Min Woo Lee held his nerve in challenging conditions to get his hands on European Tour silverware for the first time at the ISPS Handa Vic Open as the home favourite climbed up to 11th in the Race to Dubai Rankings. The Australian started the final round with a three-stroke lead and never looked back […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a 5 per cent increase in revenue to AED 4.673 billion (US$ 1.272 billion), compared to the 2018, AED 4.446 billion (US$ 1.210 billion). Overall net profit in 2019 amounted to AED 2.286 billion (US$ 622 million), similar […]

The Global Village main stage witnessed, on the evening of Friday the 7th of February, a sensational concert by young Pakistani superstar Atif Aslam, who performed a selection of his most distinguished songs in Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. The delighted crowd in attendance shared every moment of the concert on their social media platforms. The […]

Dubai Economy recently organised a workshop led by experts from World Bank as part of its initiatives to support the National Employment Strategy 2031. Hosted by the Economic Planning Department in Dubai Economy, the workshop highlighted the role of active labour market policies in supporting Emiratisation as well as the integration of Emirati youth in […]

The Sustainable City Equestrian centre, with the support of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), is proud to announce the third edition of The Sustainable City International Horse Show 2020, its annual show-jumping competition, taking place 12 – 15 February on its premises. 200 riders will be participating from several countries, doubling the number […]

Key trends that offer a glimpse into the future of the sleep market are taking centre stage this week as the second edition of Sleep Expo Middle East formally opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  Sleep Expo will run until 11 February to showcase cutting edge products and solutions as well as present […]

The first official Expo 2020 Dubai retail store is now open, offering an array of event-branded gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia, including the hugely popular Expo wristbands, camel soap and apparel made from plastic recycled in the UAE. Featuring appearances from Expo 2020’s mascots and with a number of events planned over the coming months, the […]

Leonardo Paez from Team Giant Polimedical was crowned winner of the elite men’s category of HERO Dubai, the first race of the international HERO World Series circuit, taking centre stage with a time of 2:07.29,6. Next up was Pruus Peeter, EST, from Team Torpado-Südtirol MTB Pro Team with a 4:28-minute gap. The third on the […]

More than four hundred athletes flocked to the starting line today for the debut of the HERO Dubai, the first race of the international HERO World Series circuit. The event took place at the Hatta Wadi Hub, set in Dubai’s breathtaking National Park. A clear sky was the background for the 50 fluttering flags, setting […]

Families can head to Global Village this month for Season 5 of ‘Kids Fest’ from 6 – 22 February, and enjoy perfect weather at every child’s favourite place to be. At the world’s leading multi-cultural festival-park’s Kids Fest, characters from favourite shows spring to life. Kids can take part in a sing or dance-a-long at […]

Vibrant art installations are set to adorn public locations across the UAE as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s new grassroots initiative to highlight the nation’s unique identity, as it prepares to welcome millions of people from around the world. My Urban Freej is a programme of public art that encapsulates the creative spirit, dynamic multiculturalism […]

Breakfast in Bed This Valentine’s Day tell your loved one how you feel with 1762’s Breakfast in Bed Hamper. The hampers are the perfect way to treat your partner and include a selection of exquisite edible gifts, such as Instagrammable red velvet croissants, heart-shaped red cinnamon sugar pretzels and shortbread cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, beetroot baguette, kalamata olive tapenade and cold […]

Leading global workspace provider Regus has announced the opening of its 21st UAE business centre in Dubai Boulevard Tower to support the emirate’s flourishing business environment. The new flexible workspace centre is located in one of the city’s most prominent business districts in Downtown Dubai and offers open-plan style office space with well-appointed private offices, […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Olympique Lyonnais (OL), one of France’s top football clubs today announced a five year sponsorship deal. Under the agreement, Emirates will become the club’s Official Main Sponsor from the start of the 2020/2021 season. The iconic Emirates “Fly Better” logo will appear on the front of the OL […]

Dubai Business Events, DBE, recorded a total of 301 successful bids for meetings, conferences and incentives in 2019, set to attract an expected 150,095 delegates to Dubai over the coming years. This will deliver approximately 620,000 room nights for the city, and, added to wins from previous years, the total expected hotel room night pipeline […]

Dubai Internet City will give start-ups and entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel judges representing leading international companies and institutions such as Qualcomm, Roland Berger, Skynews Arabia, Eureeca and New York University Abu Dhabi among others.  The new technology competition set to enhance the emirate’s status as the leading tech and […]

For the fourth year running, the world-renowned Under 13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup will take place later this month in Dubai Sports City. Since its inception in 2017, the Dubai Intercontinental U13 Football Cup, which is organized under the aegis of Dubai Sports Council, has grown in popularity with prominent global youth squads taking part […]

Emirates Post Group held a two-day round table on remuneration issues for Universal Postal Union member countries in the Arab region on the 4th and 5th of February 2020 in cooperation with the UPU International Bureau (IB) and the Arab Permanent Postal Commission (APPC). As part of the Universal Postal Union’s technical assistance programme and […]

Award-winning Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Dubai, has gone all out this Valentine’s Day to one very special wedding proposal. The stylish restaurant located in Dubai’s DIFC, is offering a their “Diamond Dining” luxury experience that takes care of everything for one lucky couple culminating in the ultimate wedding proposal. The uber exclusive proposal package costs AED […]

Women Riders World Relay (WRWR), a global, year-long relay for female bikers, and the first of its kind to be fully managed by ladies for ladies, culminated at Atlantis, The Palm on February 1st with over 50 female bikers participating in the Dubai leg. Over the course of a year, 80 global ambassadors representing 80 different […]

Be spoilt for choice as you indulge that special someone this Valentine’s Day with a host of incredible dining offers at The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm Views and Azure Residences. Take in stunning waterside views from some of Palm Jumeirah’s favourite foodie spots as you tuck into a culinary feast for a perfect evening […]

DUBAL Holding have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electricite De France (EDF Group) to explore possible collaboration with respect to the development of thermal power plants,  technical support services, district cooling and sustainable energy solutions in the broader GCC, as well as “green” and electricity business opportunities in Brazil […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has honoured the most prominent government bodies, public institutions and private companies for their unfaltering support, untiring efforts and inspiring determination  towards the empowerment of People of […]

Pinza, the Dubai-born modern ‘pinzeria,’ offer customers a chance to win a luxury home in MAG 5 Boulevard – Dubai South through a contest, starting on 26 January and for the subsequent 60 days. All Dubai and Abu Dhabi customers have to do is order their favourite blend of the healthiest hand-kneaded Pinza crust in […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, recently hosted a group of investors from Denmark in a workshop on the advantages of investing in Dubai and key industry sectors powering economic diversification in the emirate. The workshop was part of the ‘Public-Private Connect 2020’ series designed by Dubai FDI to promote […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office in Baku, Azerbaijan, participated in the International Business Forum “Moldova 2020: Reshaping the Future of International Economic Cooperation”, which recently took place on the sidelines of “Made in Moldova” national exhibition in Chișinău. The forum was organised in cooperation with the European Union’s project Enterprise Europe Network […]

DP World handled 71.2 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in 2019, with gross container volumes flat year-on-year on a reported basis and up +1.0% on a like-for-like[1] basis. Like-for-like gross volumes in 4Q 2019 accelerated to +2.1% with growth driven by Asia Pacific and Africa.  Jebel Ali handled […]

 Meet Ameera Mohamed Al Haranki Al Marzooqi, an Emirati Master’s student passionate about driving environmental change and raising awareness around critical sustainability issues to inspire action among local youth in the UAE. In the spirit of UAE National Environment Day, Ameera and two female companions recently travelled to the Arctic, a trip supported by Emirates, to […]

Maluma, one of the world’s most recognisable Latin voices will be performing at Coca-Cola Arena on Valentine’s Day (14th February). There’s still time to get tickets on what promises to be an unmissable show and here are five things that you may not already know about the icon: He’s unstoppable: The 2018 Latin GRAMMY award winner […]

In a multi-year partnership, Etisalat has announced that it has teamed up with Microsoft to drive public cloud first strategy through a digital transformation program that enables Etisalat to build a digital platform infused with automation and AI providing a simplified network architecture and operations empowering Etisalat subscribers and improving customer experience. “Today, Etisalat and […]

Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across its network of lounges spread over six continents. To celebrate the season of love, Emirates’ chefs have created Valentine’s Day desserts for most of its 41 lounges worldwide […]

U.S. News and World Report included Cook Children’s in its 2019-2020 Best Children’s Hospitals list in the specialties of cardiology and heart surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, and orthopedics. For the third year in a row, Cook Children’s will be hosting the annual mommy blogger event in Downtown Dubai, on the 29th of January. Following the […]

In 2020, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is kicking off the “Your Japan 2020” campaign to provide special experiences and great deals to international visitors on an unprecedented scale. 2020 is the year that the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Japan, and throughout the year, every corner of the country will […]

Canadian University Dubai highlighted its performing arts with a 90-minute concert held at ‘Market Outside the Box’ (MOTB), one of Dubai Shopping Festival’s attractions, at Burj Park, on 25th January. The performance consisted of CUD’s dance club, K-pop dance group, band and enSEmble Choir – the UAE’s first choir for the ‘determined ones.’ The picturesque […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai in JBR and Rituals Cosmetics will be introducing brand-new monthly sunset yoga sessions from February 2020, bringing together the community of UAE residents. Commencing the first session on 15 February 2020 at sunset, the new series will guide attendees through The Ritual of Sakura, promising a moment of relaxation, invigoration and encouragement […]

Chart-topping Pakistani singer and actor Atif Aslam will bring his award-winning belters to Global Village’s Main Stage area, at the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park. Playing live at the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the iconic singer will perform to crowds from 9pm on Friday 7th February 2020. In 2019 Aslam […]

HE Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy, and Michael Punke, Vice President of Public Policy at Amazon Web Services, held discussions on developing co-operation frameworks and enhancing Amazon’s contribution to strategic digital transformation plans in Dubai and the UAE. Held in the presence of Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI, the discussions […]

Kicking off its innings in the Middle East with a bang in 2020; and riding on past history of being a favourite destination from the region, Maldives has scored a huge win! Recently, the destination won the prestigious position of the ‘Favorite Country for a Holiday’ at Ultratravel Awards – The ULTRAs- hosted by The Telegraph Magazine […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its global catering network. The company commenced operations in Canada by opening a new, 48,000ft2 (4,460m²) facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). dnata’s latest expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment and is expected to create 80 new, direct jobs with the company over the […]

Dubai Chamber’s Accra office recently organised a trade mission to the UAE joined by Ghanaian businessmen who visited Arab Health 2020 and explored concrete business prospects and innovative solutions emerging within Dubai’s healthcare sector. The visiting delegates, representing leading healthcare and pharmaceutical companies in Ghana, held 350 bilateral business meetings on the sidelines of the […]

A eucalyptus tree has been planted at Expo 2020 Dubai in a show of friendship and support from the UAE as Australia continues to battle devastating bushfires. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau; His Excellency Abdullah Ali Ateeq Al Sabousi, UAE Ambassador […]

Emirates is taking its partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai to new heights and educating festival goers about its involvement at The World’s Greatest Show during the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which is set to start tomorrow, and will run through 9 February at the InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City. In line with the theme […]

Graeme McDowell entered the 2020 Race to Dubai in third after ending his 2,037 day wait for a European Tour title with a gutsy, grinding victory at the 2020 Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers. On a windy final day at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia, […]

CHARLIE SLOTH, international artist has partnered exclusively with Mantis Dubai on a residency, ‘Fire in Boujee’ which will see him perform at the nightlife hotspot until April 2021– each time with a special guest. Taking the crowds by storm on the first night of his residency (5th February), hip hop, R&B and rap fans in the […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai, concluded its successful participation in the New York Times Travel Show 2020. The three-day event, considered as North America’s largest travel trade and consumer show, took place at the Javits Convention Centre in Manhattan, from 24th-26th January. For the first […]

District 2020 has today launched a global entrepreneur programme, Scale2Dubai, which enables start-ups and small businesses to expand internationally by becoming part of its innovation ecosystem. Evolving from Expo 2020 Dubai, the next World Expo (20 October to 10 April, 2021), District 2020 will be a mixed-use community and innovation ecosystem that will contribute to […]

Coca-Cola Arena hosted two epic concerts in 24 hours as part of the Closing Celebrations of the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival as Bahraini/Saudi legend, Rashed Al Majid, acclaimed Iraqi singer Majid Al Mohandis and American superstar, John Legend wowed fans across two nights. The Middle East’s first ever indoor multipurpose arena, located at Dubai’s City Walk […]

Dubai Cares continued to strengthen its global presence and impact in 2019 by providing equitable access to quality education and learning opportunities for children and youth, inspiring and urging the UAE community to further give back, as well as embedding the spirit of volunteerism within the country. 2019 also marked Dubai Cares’ full alignment with […]

Trademark owners and commercial agencies worldwide are responding enthusiastically to the efforts of Dubai Economy to protect intellectual property and enhance business competitiveness in the emirate. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy saw a 34% increase in trademark files and a 127% increase in commercial agency files registered in 2019 […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has announced the completion of Samia, its residential and commercial development in Al Furjan, one of the most up-and-coming and highly strategic areas of Dubai. The handover for the 284 units, which comprise 137 studios, 124 one- and 15 two-bedroom apartments, as well as […]

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced that the construction progress on the bridges leading to the entrance of Deira Islands has reached 75 percent. Works cover the construction of three bridges of six lanes in each direction linked with the bridge […]

Leading trade enabler, DP World, UAE Region and Zhejiang Zhidi Holding Ltd. (ZZH or Zhidi Company) of China will jointly explore the establishment of a sophisticated next-generation logistics hub to meet the rising demand for conventional and e-commerce services in Dubai. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two sides states that the intent […]

Supported by cricketing superstars Yuvraj Singh and Shahid Afridi, alongside 12,000 spectators, Laing O’Rourke triumphed by 147 runs over CoEX Project Team in the final of the third annual Expo 2020 Dubai cricket tournament at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The popular tournament forms part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s strategy to advance worker welfare […]

Mothers have a very special place in our lives and hearts but how many of them can change our luck around? Ibrahim Tleel, a Lebanese engineer at a consulting company in Dubai can confirm that this is indeed possible. The 49-year old father of two flew his mother into Dubai for a week to visit […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an initiative enabling clients to fit their vehicles’ plates numbers with the logo of Expo 2020; the biggest event in Dubai and the UAE, as of 2nd February 2020. “The launch of this initiative aims to support Dubai hosting Expo 2020, and motorists will now be able to have their […]

26 of the Emirates Group’s top employees received the organisation’s most prestigious recognition today at the Najm Chairman’s Awards. The awards recognise employees whose work and actions are characterised by a strong work ethic, a spirit of innovation, extraordinary acts of bravery and selfless teamwork. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief […]

VFS Global, an official ticket reseller for Expo 2020 Dubai, the World’s Greatest Show, to be held in the UAE between 20 October 2020 and 10 April 2021, has revealed the packages it will be offering visitors from March 2020, in an official ceremony held in Riyadh today. Customers travelling to the UAE during Expo […]

Forget shameless bouquets and overpriced dinners this Valentine’s Day and head to Roxy Cinemas for the ultimate date night with that special someone in your life. Roxy Cinemas are going the extra mile, offering an incredible Valentine’s offer that will be available for ten days, from the 9th to the 19th February. The limited-time promotion will feature […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed His Excellency Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan to the Centre. The President was greeted by the senior management of the DIFC; His Excellency Essa Kazim, Govenor and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer […]

The Ministry of Education, MoE, will launch the 4th edition of the National Science, Technology and Innovation, NSTI, Festival 2020 on 4th February, 2020. The festival, which will continue through until 8th February and run concurrently with the UAE Innovation Month, will feature a global conference, a student retreat, a science fair and an innovation […]

The Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group, the UAE-based perfumery pioneer, revealed today (Wednesday 29th January 2020) the opening of its newest and largest flagship store at the Dubai Mall. Strategically located in level one of the mall, the new store signals the commencement of a renewed period of heritage for Swiss Arabian- highlighting the company’s continuing […]

As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering girls and women around the world, Mastercard has pledged to equip 2020 girls in Dubai with the skills required for careers in STEM through its award-winning Girls4Tech™ program. Announced during a Girls4Tech event hosted at Foremarke School in Dubai, Mastercard revealed that it will run a dedicated […]

Diamonds are forever, but these highly prized and valuable stones also need maximum security and careful handling along its supply chain. Transguard, one of the UAE’s leading security and logistics firm, has signed an agreement with TRIGEM DMCC, an independent diamond service company, to provide exactly that – secure transport services. TRIGEM Charlotte Boiling, set […]

DP World, UAE Region will once again embrace the role of the Host Port for the 5th edition of Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the largest project cargo and breakbulk event in the GCC. DP World, UAE Region will occupy the post for the second consecutive year, effectively reinforcing BBME’s growing regional presence and its contributions […]

Dubai will kick off the 45th edition of the World Hospital Congress (WHC) in 2021, under the theme ‘Achieving Sustainability and How Should We Look in 2030?’. Organised by the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation, IHF, and INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding, the 4-day […]

Romance will truly be in the air this Valentine’s Day as leading Indian pop rock band Sanam, known for its renditions of old classic Bollywood songs as well as original music paves way for a magical concert in Dubai! Organised by Percept Live and Media Agency Middle East in partnership with Bollywood Parks the live […]

The Dubai Mall has been celebrating the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival with a fiesta of offers and entertainment for residents and visitors alike. The world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination is now showcasing the last opportunity to win mega-deals and savings during the final sale event as part of the shopping and entertainment extravaganza. From […]

Two streets in Dubai – Happiness Street and Al Mustaqbal Street – have had their names swapped. The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced in a press statement today that the renaming follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Happiness Street, which […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, announced its largest ever promotion in partnership with Dubai Holding. With every ticket bought, guests can unlock a unique chance to win a premium apartment worth AED 1.4 million at Manazel Al Khor located in Jaddaf […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has announced its strategic plan for the year 2020 including a variety of events and outreach programmes aimed to boost exports as well as re-exports through Dubai and expand the global footprint of products and services from Dubai. The plan reflects the strategic focus of Dubai […]

Businesses in the UAE and Luxembourg can benefit by expanding their cooperation in key sectors of mutual interest, such as industrial, ICT, healthcare technologies, finance, Islamic banking and space sectors, according to officials speaking at the UAE-Luxembourg Business Forum. A high-level delegation from Luxembourg led by His Royal Highness Prince Guillaume and joined by ministers, […]

Emirates has picked up ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best First Class’ at the prestigious 2019 ULTRAs. Voted by the hundreds of thousands of readers of The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazines Ultratravel UK and Ultratravel Middle East, the awards are the industry hallmark of the world’s best luxury travel experiences. Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating […]

Mawaheb from Beautiful People (Mawaheb), a Dubai-based, non-profit art studio for the determined ones from 16 years and above, is delighted to reveal the launch of the solo exhibition ‘Flowers’ by its eldest artist, Rekha Kriplani, which took place on 22 January, 5 – 7pm, at Fann A Porter. Rekha is 63 years old, who […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will host the third United Nations’ International Day of Education on 24th January 2021, kick-starting a series of events designed to position education, and the learning it enables, as humanity’s greatest renewable resource and an essential enabler for achieving a better future for all. Hosted in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific […]

Consumers in Dubai see improved job prospects and personal finances ahead, according to the quarterly business survey of Dubai Economy. The survey conducted during the last quarter of 2019 (Q4 2019) shows 75% of consumers as confident of the  employment situation improving during the next 12 months. Even when the Consumer Confidence Index showed a […]

A total of 18,260 new member companies joined Dubai Chamber in 2019, marking a year-over-year increase of 28%, while its total membership rose 9% over the same period, the non-profit public organisation revealed during its annual media briefing held earlier today. Smart transformation Dubai Chamber achieved 96% smart transformation of its core services in 2019 […]

Lucas Herbert got his hands on European Tour silverware for the very first time to move to second in the Race to Dubai after he came out on top of a thrilling play-off with Christiaan Bezuidenhout to win the 31st edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in challenging conditions at Emirates Golf Club. Both […]

Ahead of World Art Dubai – the region’s only affordable art fair – which is set to return 8 – 11 April, emerging artists, and amateur photographers and videographers are being called forward to participate in an exciting calendar of competitions, workshops and activations targeting all age groups. Placing local emerging talent at the forefront […]

MHC Consulting, in partnership with The Alpha Group, are debuting a showcase session to its pioneering Peer-to-Peer Executive Board meeting, to be hosted on February 17. The Alpha Group provides a trusted, confidential environment where members (Founders, CEOs, Managing Directors or Senior Business Executives) of SMEs can co-learn and discuss plans, assumptions and decisions. Leveraging […]

Emirates announced today its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN), via Singapore (SIN), from 9 April 2020. Emirates’ flight to Penang will be a linked service with Singapore, allowing passengers to travel easily between the two cities while enjoying the airline’s award-winning service. Penang will become […]

FITLOV is a new fitness platform that offers qualified personal trainers to your doorstep. Through a mobile app on iOS or website, they give you access to over 30 disciplines and 50 qualified trainers. With the aim of building an easier bridge between personal trainers and customers, whilst offering a customer centric service to complement […]

As the age of influencer marketing matures and brands call increasingly for authenticity and a more genuine return on investment, we see them turning to influencers that are relatable and trustworthy and this often tends to come from those with a smaller social following.  In answer to this demand, Dubai based specialist beauty, health and […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial centre and top international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced the enhancement of its digital onboarding platform. In line with the DIFC’s continued emphasis on improving the ease of doing business, the new fully integrated digital platform offers a […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the fifth cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, which is open to startups offering solutions related to the Expo 2020 Dubai subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. A launch ceremony, held today at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber […]

Healthcare and trade professionals from more than 159 countries will arrive in Dubai tomorrow (Monday 27th) for the opening of the Arab Health Exhibition & Conferences, the largest gathering of healthcare companies, technology, products and services in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Following the success of the 2019 edition, where business generated […]