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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ’21 Ways To Generate Leads Using LinkedIn In 2021’ on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Mumbai based, Neeraj Shah – Founder & CEO, Titan Mastermindz LLP. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, participants will discover how to generate […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises -Honda are delighted to announce their involvement and sponsorship of the 2021 Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival (DMFF)– a first of its kind event in the UAE. The inaugural festival will be held at Warehouse Four in Al Quozfrom 25th till 27th of February 2021, in celebration of the unique culture and camaraderie […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has underscored its commitment to consistently delivering the highest standards of health and safety across its global catering operations. The company has adopted the new industry guidelines of the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and the Airline Catering Association (ACA). The guidelines support the airline and airline catering industries […]

Master developer Nakheel has sold more than AED2 billion worth of luxury homes at Nad Al Sheba Villas, with a new phase just released after record monthly sales in January 2021. Half of the high-end, family villas are now taken, with more than 800 sold in the last 12 months. January 2021 saw the highest monthly sales […]

Whether a first-time builder or an avid supercar fan, the LEGO Group has something in store for anyone looking to embark on an open-road adventure. From cars meant for the tiny hands of toddlers and holiday campers that invite children to explore role-playing scenarios, to real world prototypes catering to adults, there’s plenty to discover […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, joined the proud Emirati community and UAE residents in celebration yesterday as the Hope Probe finally reached Mars successfully. The seven-month mission represents the latest milestone moment in the country’s history, attracting attention from all corners of the world. […]

Deputy Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum extended his congratulations to President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the […]

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has entered into a long term lease agreement with Nakheel Hospitality & Leisure to manage Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse (JIC). Offering a relaxed family-friendly environment to unwind and socialize, the new leisure destination will be home to Isola Ristorante, The Pool, Joe’s Backyard Gastropub, RAISE Fitness & Wellness, Chloe’s Beauty, Hair and […]

With the United Arab Emirates on the verge of making history — the country is set to become the fifth nation to attempt to enter Mars’ orbit — Mall of the Emirates has been lit up in red in colourful tribute to the record-setting Hope Probe. Ski Dubai has also been celebrating the Probe’s expected […]

Developed and launched in the UAE, kids’ social networking App Play:Date, announced today that it received growth investment worth $ 100,000 from Boopin, one of UAE’s fastest growing full-fledged ‘local to global’ digital marketing agency. The investment is a combination of cash and cash equivalents, that will enable Play: Date to fuel continued growth, innovation and expand reach of the […]

This Valentine’s Day, discover some of UAE’s most romantic weekend getaways with tajawal, the OTA for the UAE’s domestic and international travel needs. Fancy a getaway this Valentine’s without the need to travel abroad? Think: intimate ambiances and stunning views – all without leaving the country. So, ditch the bouquet of roses and box of […]

The Clubhouse is a modern forum for social media containing audio content created by its members. There is nothing documented, either listening live or missing out. You should respond to the discussions or lift your hand to be asked to engage in the discussions. To direct the discussion yourself, you could also build your small […]

The complexity of human relationships is the focus in Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” playing at the Junction Theatre in Al-Serkal Avenue from the 1st to 3rd of April 2021. This meticulously staged production, 90 minutes with an interval, dissects the dynamics exist between husbands, wives, and lifelong friends. It has been officially licensed from the Broadway […]

Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the global release of Mi 11, the latest flagship in its popular Mi smartphone lineup. A truly premium device, Mi 11 debuts with some groundbreaking improvements over its predecessor1, including a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. Unleash your creative potential […]

Dubai Safari Park witnessed a remarkable turnout after its reopening last October after the completion of a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at expanding the park’s facilities and enriching the visitor experience further, while taking new measures to preserve the safety of visitors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, “Dubai Safari Park […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will use its cutting-edge projection and display technology to illuminate Al Wasl dome in a rich red hue, to celebrate the UAE’s Hope Probe reaching the Mars orbit on 9th February. As the Emirates’ first mission to Mars enters the Red Planet’s orbit, one of the largest 360-degree projection surfaces in the […]

In blog series mooting alternative strategic drivers, Susan Furness shares some subtle nuances to transform the brand experience online. As I focus on Focusing, the serious side of me is provoked. I mean if I am going to focus, I must give my full attention, right? I need to carve time to focus on the […]

Smart Dubai has hosted a roundtable for the Cashless Dubai Working Group along with stakeholders from the government and private sectors on February 8th, 2021, to explore ways to engage the private sector in the Cashless Dubai initiative and receive their feedback and official expressions of interest. The Dubai Government had formed the Cashless Dubai […]

Dubai is seeing growing interest from Zimbabwean agribusiness companies that are keen to leverage the emirate as a strategic hub for boost trade, industry experts said during a recent webinar. The virtual forum, organised by Dubai Chamber’s representative office in Mozambique in cooperation with DEAT Capital, DP World and Dubai Exports, examined existing trade synergies […]

Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors. The impact of the pandemic has accelerated the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, […]

Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, has contributed to the funding of the first of its kind café, that will be operated and owned by the people of determination in Dubai. The Hemam café model, by Brands for Social Good enterprise, does not only employ the functional capacity of the determined […]

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, revealed that the rate of Emiratization reached 36% during the past year of 2020, a growth rate of 3% compared to the year 2019, whereas in the year 2020 the number of UAE National employees reached 434, compared to 1,210 Expat employees in various positions that […]

DP World Limited handled 19.1 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in 4Q2020, with gross container volumes increasing by7.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and up6.5% on a like-for-like basis. On a FY2020 basis, DP World handled 71.2 million TEU, flat year-on-yearand up0.2% on a like-for-like basis. 4Q2020 Like-for-like […]

Kristel Bechara, an award-winning female artist from the Middle East, has unveiled her latest collection, titled ‘Psychomachia’ at her art gallery in Gate Avenue, DIFC. The series of paintings are inspired by the turbulent events of the past year and recalls the grand poem, Psychomachia, from the early fifth century AD by the Latin poet, […]

The Dubai Police General HQ and main buildings, including the Dubai Police Academy in Umm Suqeim, across Dubai have recently turned red in celebration of the UAE’s Hope probe which is set to arrive to Mars on February 9. According to Brigadier Khalid Ali Shuhail, Acting Assistant to the Commander-in-chief for Community Happiness and Logistic […]

Dubai’s health authorities are on track to administer COVID-19 vaccination to 100% of its adult population by the fourth quarter of 2021, said Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Centre. Speaking to Bloomberg TV in an interview broadcast today, Dr. Sharif said: “We have seen a great response to our vaccination […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy issued 4,567 new licenses in January 2021, an increase of 9% from the 4,172 new licenses issued in January 2020. Among the new licenses issued in January 2021, 58% were professional, followed by 40% commercial, and the rest were distributed among tourism and industrial activities. […]

Dubai is all set to host the first Para-sport event after almost a year with the 12th Fazza Athletics Championships – Dubai 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix getting underway from Feb. 10-13, 2021, following cancellation or postponement of major events due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The Championships, hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor […]

SENSASIA Stories, an innovative deluxe spa experience new to Dubai,is one of many holistic wellness offerings available for customers to enjoy at Mall of the Emirates.Located at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, the flagship destination spa is committed to total body wellness and has been curated to make shopping trips to Mall of […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that its electronic Prestige Cards programme for VIP owners achieved exceptional performance success shortly following the initiative’s launch in December 2020, whereby DLD issued over 32,000 cards from its four categories, comprising 73platinum cards, 258diamond cards, 1,950gold cards, and 28,829silver cards, while 1,027crown cards were issued for VIPs and high-ranking […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a special promotion exclusively for Chinese nationals. The promotion runs from the 5thuntil the 25th of February 2021 and applies to Azizi Developments’ flagship project Riviera, as well as Creek Views, and allows Chinese nationals to take advantage of […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed an agreement providing Tradeling, the hyper-growing eMarketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions in MENA, a platform to accelerate the evolution of the region’s B2B digital marketplace, in addition to nurturing local talent in the […]

From the luxurious to the comfortable… Evening tea is said to have started in 1840, when the Duchess of Bedford would get peckish while hanging tight for supper. Presently it’s an establishment and all-balance flawless day. Regardless of whether you’re searching for a comfortable undertaking or a more debauched one, here’s the place where to […]

The Corona pandemic imposed new laws and very rapid changes on the world, which greatly affected all sectors and the society without exception, as well as changed the culture and various behavioral patterns (economic, social, cultural, political … etc.) of society’s members, which led to more challenges that faced the countries, companies and organizations forced […]

Dozens of landmarks across the UAE and the Arab world are turning red in celebration of the UAE’s Hope probe, set to arrive to Mars on February 9 after succeeding in the most critical stage of its historic journey to the Red Planet’s orbit, the Mars Orbit Insertion. All Etisalat buildings in the country are […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature today hosted the launch of an exceptional book featuring a collection of stories written entirely by the young winners of the first Voices of Future Generations competition for the Middle East Region. The anthology, called Young Voices of Arabia, features the twenty winning stories—ten originally written in Arabic, ten in […]

The grand economic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has led to the creation of thriving technology hubs like Dubai Internet City that have transformed the industry in the region and made Dubai a major global innovation and start-up […]

Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the GCC’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, officially announced its agenda for the Breakbulk Middle East Digital Special. The leading event will be held on February 9-10, 2021, with the live-in person event scheduled to be held on […]

“NAU by DP World”, a digital marketplace and an aggregator of cargo ‘dhows’, traditional wooden vessels, has achieved a shipping volume of more than 255,000 tonnes in 2020, with 1,762 dhows registered in the application. Launched officially in February 2020, NAU connects Dhow owners with traders allowing them to search, negotiate and book shipments.  The platform represents a digital transformation of the traditional industry, effectively […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has claimed its latest Guinness World Records™ title, for a great cause. On February 4th, the park claimed the “Most Awareness Ribbons Made By A Team In One Hour” title to honour World Cancer Day 2021. The multi-coloured ribbons […]

A long-time resident and an independent writer has published a well-researched, factually-taut and exhaustive book Dubai’s most tectonic transformation in over half a century and confident march towards consolidating itself in the coming years. In the 275-odd pages book, Dubai – A City of Perpetual Progress, the author, Mohammed Abdul Mannan has traced the dynamism […]

From high quality food dishes got done with artfulness to comfortable patisseries and bistros loaded up with generous French solace food. Regardless of whether you’re eating good, soothing dishes like you’re in the snow-covered piles of the Alps, or getting into newly captured fish on the French Riviera, French food is a firm top choice […]

For the effectiveness of the enhanced consumer plan, DX is essential. They are eventually enhancing the cumulative CX by increasing the multimedia platforms. They have to continuously gather consumer reviews through the digital world to maximize the DX. Locating customer engagement data helps us to understand where friction points exist on the customer path so […]

Based on its awareness of the important role that culture plays in improving individual life and in developing society, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is shedding light on a prominent group of cultural pioneers in the UAE and the Arab world through the innovative ‘Cultural Faces’ platform during this year’s edition of the Emirates Airline […]

dnata has become the first global air services provider to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. IATA’s innovative solution will help dnata further enhance safety and improve efficiency in the handling of dangerous goods at over 20 airports globally. Stewart Angus, dnata’s Divisional Senior […]

February sees the launch of Kitchen Confidential, a multi-concept “virtual” restaurant offering gluten-free comfort food that is better for you. Kitchen Confidential is 100% gluten-free, and all ingredients are natural and wholesome. This is the region’s first 100% gluten-free cloud kitchen to offer such an extent of cuisines; customers can now choose from Mexican, Lebanese, […]

If you are a fan of rich and decadent Nutella, an amazing chocolate cake celebrating this iconic hazelnut spread is now available at Mister Baker just in time for World Nutella Day tomorrow. Guaranteed to tantalize your tastebuds, the cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge filled with generous amounts of Nutella – as delicious […]

The Meydan Hotel, Dubai’s most discerning 5-star hotel will be lighting up its iconic wave form in red, from the 4th to 9th February 2021 in support to the Hope Probe reaching Mars’ orbit on the 9th of February 2021. The colossal milestone is set to make the UAE just the fifth nation to reach […]

The moment it was announced that the world is going through a pandemic and the world was forced to shut down, everyone was at home doing work and was finding a way to communicate with each other. And this is how Webinar became the new way to promote, introduce products or communicate with each other. […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of flights to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. The airline will operate three flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Minsk National Airport (MSQ) starting from 20 February 2021. flydubai will be the first Dubai-based carrier to offer direct flights on this route. With the addition […]

Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International (DXB), which made its debut in September last year, have now gone touchless further enhancing the smart contactless journey for passengers travelling from Dubai. The 32 self-service bag drop machines and 16 check-in kiosks can be controlled completely by personal mobile devices without touching the screens; providing a safe […]

More literary-themed treats are in store this week as the 2021 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (29January -13 February) builds up to its big weekend (4-6 February). Featuring a fantastic line-up which includes Nobel Prize winner Malala, acclaimed authors ElifShafakand Amin Maalouf,and a day dedicated to Emirati talent, sponsored by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The […]

Life’s special moments are meant to be celebrated with loved ones. Recent events have made us all realise how important it is to spend quality time with those who mean the most to us – be they siblings, friends, children, parents or coworkers. And what better place to have an amazing time than at MOTIONGATE™ […]

Under the framework of directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the Council has stepped up its preparations to launch a new edition of the “Emirati Coaches Development Program” to prepare an elite group of Emirati coaches for the volleyball, basketball and handball first […]

Regional specialists say ‘subtle is smart’  Set to share 16tactics dubbed X factor, in series starting February 10. The demand for alternative strategies in the digital marketing arena is wide-spread, according to Susan Furness, CEO of UAE-based Strategic Solutions. “The time for businesses to think differently about the digital experience of their customer is now, […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today announced that the first shipment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has arrived from India at Dubai Airport. DHA will be making the AstraZeneca vaccine available in the emirate as part of its commitment to provide the public a choice of different vaccines. The provision of the vaccine also supports […]

Real estate transactions in Dubai in 2020 increased to 35,400 with a value of AED 72.47 billion after Dubai Land Department (DLD) recorded a total of 3,751 transactions worth AED 7.50 billion in December 2020, based on the 10th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index launched by DLD in cooperation with Property Finder. […]

Filipino young superstar Maymay Entrata is seen strolling Downtown Dubai (Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa) yesterday during Christmas Day and is rumoured to spend New Year here in Dubai with his soul brother and mentor Josh Yugen, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, celebrity producer, fashion advocate and Editor-in-Chief of homegrown luxury travel and fashion magazine XPEDITION. Maymay […]

Airport Handling, dnata’s joint venture in Italy, and Beta Trans have inked a strategic partnership to provide a full range of cargo services to customers at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The two companies’ joint offering includes high quality and safe ramp and cargo handling, warehousing and road feeder services. The partnership will see Airport Handling […]

Escape the city and enjoy peaceful tranquility at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. The luxurious community destination offers an array of dining options, an indulgent spa, unrivalled leisure and a golf academy that welcomes all skill levels.

flydubai Cargo has achieved a new milestone in obtaining the regulatory approvals to transport dangerous goods from 1st February 2021. With the certification from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), flydubai can now transport dangerous goods in addition to general cargo, courier, live animals, postal mail, perishables, priority cargo and valuable cargo. The ongoing diversification […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today announced a new set of precautionary measures aimed at safeguarding […]

As Expo 2020 Dubai opens up for a public visit to give a preview of the site ahead of the full opening in October, the Philippines announced that its ‘Bangkóta’ pavilion is near completion and will present globally-active icons of architecture, art, and design who will drive the pavilion’s experiences and messages. The Philippines is […]

According to the latest research by leading international real estate services firm, Chestertons, Dubai’s residential sector enjoyed a comparatively strong second half of 2020, supported by an increase in completed property sales and continued tenant demand across more-established villa communities. The findings, revealed in the latest Observer: UAE 2020 Review & 2021 Outlook, showed that […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that twice-weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia are available to be booked.  Flights to Tbilisi resume as the authorities in Georgia ease travel restrictions for international travel from 01 February. Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “we have […]

Companies have been on a rapid road to digital transformation much before the Covid-19 disease outbreak, creating significant changes in workforce efficiency, environmental safety standards, customer satisfaction, facilities, and consumer engagement, and maintaining a healthy world and an integrated environment. In a manner, the new digital innovation movement parallels how doctors adapt to urgent clinical […]

In 2021, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) will embark on a new Courts of the Future initiative, activating Courts of Space. The launch of the project signals to the international space community the intent of the UAE to play a leading role in advancing its judicial systems […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today announced that the construction of its pavilion at Expo 2020 has been completed. The state-of-the-art pavilion under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy,’ occupies a plot of approximately 2,060 m2 and comprises five distinct structures. The pavilion has been built using 700 tonnes of […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a roadmap for the transformation of Smart Services to Digital Platforms 2020-2022. The plan, which encompasses 106 initiatives, is part of the strategic plan to leverage digitisation and promote customers’ happiness. “The Digitisation Plan 2020-2022 aims to transform all services to digital platforms and improve the […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced that it has suspended the licence of Red Spear Capital (DIFC) Limited (Red Spear) for a period of 12 months, consistent with its aim of protecting direct and indirect users of the financial services industry in the DIFC. Red Spear’s licence was suspended due to serious concerns about […]

Mastercard today launched its Global Cyber Forward programme in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre and largest FinTech hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Governments, financial institutions and businesses around the world have been facing an increase in cyber threats as people and businesses […]

The United Kingdom duo of Charlotte McGarry and Lisa Garrett topped the 10K and 5K timesheets in Stage 3 of Dubai Women’s Running Challenge at Dubai Garden Glow in Zabeel Park, while Amira Ameir of Tanzania clocked the fastest time in the 2.5km Run. McGarry, who had also clocked the fastest time in the 10K […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region,welcomes the decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, requiring all joint stock companies to list their stocks in local securities exchanges in Dubai,whenever the […]

Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai today launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate. In support of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVAX initiative and its efforts […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy has launched the upgraded version of its Smart Protection, the first-of-its-kind service introduced in April 2018 to resolve consumer complaints faster with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and without any human intervention. The service enables consumers to have their complaints resolved within five […]

The online reputation of you and your company is continually changing and then being re-defined with any tweet, critique, and blog share on social media. They assume things and purchasing behaviors based on this material online whenever anyone finds your organization. It’s important to you as a businessman to make sure that the company does have […]

Galaxy Racer, a leading Dubai-based eSports organisation, today announced its partnership with eLaliga Santander Fan Cup for the ongoing season. eLaLiga is the official virtual competition of La Liga Santander, the top professional football division of the Spanish league system. This partnership is the first time a Dubai-based eSports organisation will team up with a […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today announced that it will begin providing the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to Emirati citizens and Dubai residents who are aged 60 and above, starting 31 January, 2021. The move is in line with the DHA’s keenness to provide the public with an opportunity to select between various types of vaccines […]

Paul Casey carded a stunning best-of-the-day 8-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Robert MacIntyre into the final round of the 2021 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. The Englishman chipped in for birdie on the 17th and made a superb eagle on the closing hole to get to 15-under-par, with MacIntyreposting […]

The United Arab Emirates has approved amendments to the Executive Regulation of the Federal Law concerning Nationality and Passports allowing investors, professionals, special talents and their families to acquire the Emirati nationality and passport under certain conditions. The step aims at appreciating the talents and competencies present in the UAE and attracting more bright minds […]

Talented UAE-based artists who helped to recreate a traditional Emirati neighbourhood along the streets of Downtown Dubai, using only lights and shadows, have hailed the art project as a high point of their burgeoning careers. Displayed during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) until 30 January, the Al Hai project was a striking journey down Sheikh […]

An integral aspect of the in-store journey is customer support. Whether your workers represent clients can scare buyers aside and watch them never reconsider, or it can boost the quality of shopping and inspire visitors to purchase more. With preparation, strong customer service arrives, but there are a couple more forms you can support your […]

As the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of Expo 2020, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has allocated AED 4.26 billion to supply the world-class event with electricity and water as well as supporting its electricity and water infrastructure projects using the latest smart systems. DEWA will provide Expo 2020 with clean energy from the Mohammed […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has appointed Studio N, an esteemed lighting consultant, to incorporate façade lighting as a distinct feature to enhance the charismatic architecture of Creek View I. The artistic lighting impression of the mixed-use landmark development will be strung from Al Khail road and Oud Metha road. The […]

Russian food manufacturers can benefit from leveraging the UAE as a strategic hub to boost and diversify exports globally, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office in Azerbaijan in the run up to Gulfood 2021. The webinar, titled Russia-UAE Food Trade Webinar: Opportunities and Success […]

Link building is the process of creating one-way hyperlinks which is also known as backlink to a webpage to increase the efficiency of both the web browser. Content promotion, building functional instruments, email outreach, fractured backlinks and public affairs are traditional backlink techniques.Browsers such as Yahoo! have been the major forces back then in the era. But […]

For businesses, WhatsApp Enterprise is a free app that lets them have a business presence on the world’s largest messaging platform. The app helps organisations to connect via instant text messages with clients and has a far better response rate than conventional contact methods. On a range of smartphones, WhatsApp is a free texting and […]

Dubai Sports Council has honoured UAE-based German ultrarunner Wendelin Lauxen – holder of Guinness World Record for ‘Fastest time to complete a marathon on each of the 7 continents’, and also founder and lead act of the “7 Emirates Run” – for his contribution to charitable causes through sports. Lauxen, who is CEO of a […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out new measures to offer its members more support, flexibility, and choice – allowing members to retain elite tier status until 2022. The loyalty programme is one of the first in the world, and first in the region, to offer its members a […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has conducted virtual awareness workshops for Dubai residents, particularly Customers of Determination and their families, to inform them about DEWA’s accessible services and conservation initiatives, and to empower and include People of Determination. This is part of DEWA’s Neighbourhood campaign to communicate environmental awareness and support government initiatives to […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting university students to demonstrate their innovative business potential and be in with a chance of winning a cash prize. Running until February 28, those who participate in the Future Business Minds competition and submit their creative entertainment […]

With qualifying for this year’s Ryder Cup high on Sergio Garcia’s agenda, the former OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic winner knows a good week at Emirates Golf Club could provide the spark he needs to help cement a tenth career appearance for Team Europe. “This is obviously a course that I enjoy and I like playing […]

Etisalat today announced its sponsorship of the third edition of UAE Tour 2021, which demonstrates the UAE’s capabilities in international sport and highlights its role in bringing people together in the country. Etisalat is the official sponsor of the race’s Green Jersey (general individual classification by points), to be worn daily starting from Stage 2, […]

Aafaq Islamic Finance has established a platform to promote its products at the Gate Avenue in the Dubai International Financial Center from 17 – 31 January 17 for its existing and the upcoming products offered by “Aafaq” that contribute significantly towards facilitating legal procedures. The products and services by Aafaq Islamic Finance include Aafaq platinum […]

As the United Arab Emirates marks its 50th anniversary in 2021, golf superstars Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Ian Poulter kick-started the Golden Jubilee celebrations with a 50-foot putting challenge on the 18th green at Emirates Golf Club ahead of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, which gets underway from January 28-31. The 32nd […]

Time Out Market Dubai, set to open early this year in the heart of Downtown Dubai’s iconic Souk Al Bahar, is excited to announce four additional restaurateurs joining the Market. This includes two exclusive new concepts and two established restaurant favourites. Fulvio’s, a brand new, innovative Italian concept curated by Fulvio Opalio, head chef at […]

The 9th edition of Fakhr Al Ajyal (Pride of Generations) Falconry Championship, where a record number of elite falconers are expected to participate, will run from January 30 until February 16 at Dubai’s Al Ruwayyah desert area. Over the years, the annual falconry championship, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), has grown in size, […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has said the development of sports in the UAE and conversion of our wise leadership’s unlimited support of the sports sector into tangible results comes through the development of Emiratis working in the sector, and to achieve the desired growth as well as […]

Social networking applications have made it slightly smoother for us to thrive in 2020. Although we were far separated, it held us and our dear ones close. We tried virtual cooking, listened to music along with everyone’s buddies through Zoom talks, and sometimes even celebrated digital family gatherings like birthday parties, wedding announcements etc. We have no […]

Hala (Dubai Taxi) is offering residents across the Emirate a free ride home from select vaccination centres from today (26 January 2021) as part of its drive to support the city and those who wish to participate in the vaccination programme. Already Dubai’s most affordable taxi, Hala is going one step further to now offer […]

French superstar and Dubai resident, David Guetta, ranked the world’s #1 DJ in 2020, will give an incredible performance for fans worldwide on the helipad of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The entire online event will be available to enjoy, free of charge. Dubai-based fans can watch the performance at 6pm on Saturday, 6 […]

Technology changes quick, and web architecture patterns are the same. Plan components and site includes that were once current and creative may have gotten drained, exaggerated, and old hat as of late. The exact opposite thing you need as individuals show up at your webpage is to lose change because your site looks obsolete or […]

Some of the most promising professionals and amateurs from around the world have been invited to compete against a field full of superstars at the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, which gets underway from January 28-31 at Emirates Golf Club. Emerging Japanese star Takumi Kanaya will be joined by talented South Africans Garrick Higgo and Jayden […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the ‘Hab Reeh’ interactive platform for self-assessment of photovoltaic solar-system designs, under the Shams Dubai initiative, which enables building owners to install photovoltaic systems and connect them to DEWA’s grid. The move supports DEWA’s smart transformation strategy. Hab-Reeh (a term in Emirati dialect that denotes speed, efficiency […]

At the point when customers are cheerful, they aren’t modest about telling the world. In ongoing overviews, a fourth of customers said that they would educate more than 10 individuals concerning a positive cooperation they’d had with a brand. Further, 30% of customers would post about their positive encounters via online media. (1) Given their […]

Get ready to relive the magic of the 90s, the most romantic era of Bollywood music as the sensational singing duo Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik are heading to Dubai for a Pre-Valentine concert. The exciting show is scheduled for Friday, February 12th and will be held at Sheikh Saeed Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. […]

Spend quality time with loved ones and make the most out of Dubai’s luxury hotel pools and beaches with Viya Access. The new luxury leisure and pool access pass from Viya, Dubai’s luxury rewards app, offers unlimited entry to Dubai’s most lavish hotel resorts, stunning beaches, glistening pools, water parks and premium fitness facilities, including […]

Mall of the Emirates in Dubai gives you the chance to go on an adventure with your favorite DreamWorks Trolls! Come sing and dance along with Poppy and Branch!  Join the celebration, watch the performances, and stick around for the chance to meet the characters, including a special appearance by Guy Diamond!   Find them near […]

Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has commenced the handover of its fifth residential development, the award-winning DT1 residences in Downtown Dubai in January 2021. This marks a significant milestone and highlights the developer’s commitment to delivery despite the pandemic. Rising to a majestic 76 metres, DT1 is set in an area of about […]

The ENOC Group has won the prestigious “Sword of Honour” award from the British Safety Council. The ENOC Group received the accolade for excellence in managing health and safety risks at work, making it one in 66 organisations worldwide to have achieved this prestigious recognition. The Group has been recognised for its efforts towards ensuring […]

Customer rewards have also been derided in the business world as inexpensive sales products, brief social trends, offering anything for anything. Yet those who been doing this for over a generation, and more businesses, not less, are hopping on the train. Companies spend thousands of amounts designing and introducing incentive schemes, from carriers selling frequent […]

DP World, UAE Region’s flagship free zone,Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with UAE-based STAR-K Kosher Certification to educate its partners in the food and agricultural commodities sector about kosher certification, aiding them to get certified as kosher. The MoU was signed by Ahmad AlHaddad, Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Zones, DP […]

Dubai Investments, the leading, diversified Investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has announced guaranteed paid internship opportunities to its wholly-owned subsidiary – University of Balamand Dubai (UOBD) graduates from 2021onwards. Students admitted to UOBD for any majors with high-grade averages will be offered, upon admission, a paid internship opportunity of 6 months […]

In line with the UAE government’s drive to inoculate all residents against the COVID-19 virus, Emirates Post Group launched a vaccination programme on Friday, providing the vaccine to its employees across the emirates. “Emirates Post Group is committed to serving the UAE while taking the necessary measures to keep our employees, customers, and our communities […]

In the latest edition of CNN’s Quest’s World of Wonder – a monthly travel show, hosted by the globe-trotting Richard Quest – the programme explores how Dubai has transformed itself from a small trading outpost into a global metropolis in less than 50 years. To understand this transformation and the true essence of the city, Quest begins his journey at […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, at Dubai South announced that private jets movements continued its growth in 2020 by 21% compared to 2019driven by the high number of movements in Q4. The aerospace hub also recorded a steep 78% growth of private jets movements in Q4 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due […]

Charlotte McGarry of the UK bagged the top honours in the 10K Run of the second stage of Dubai Women’s Running Challenge, which took place at Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, while her compatriot Kahli Johnson topped the charts in the 5K Run and Oman’s Khlood Al Saadi was fastest in 2.5K Run. Flagged off from […]

Since launching in February 2020, KIKLABB – the Dubai Government-owned licensing and workspace hub – has shaken up the region’s start-up and entrepreneurship scene thanks to its collaborative ethos and avant-garde initiatives. KIKLABB has managed to navigate 2020’s turbulent economic challenges by introducing key initiatives to support entrepreneurs in Dubai and beyond. Shortly after working […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (29 January-13 February) is launching its 2021 season this weekend with a specially curated collection of literary themed events, many with an art and design influence, at Jameel Arts Centre, Al Jaddaf, Dubai (29-30 January). The programme features a host of live appearances, performances, tours, workshops, exhibitions and children’s […]

The 100% gruelling Transformation Challenge is 100% worth it. If you survive, you will develop lifestyle changes and habits to become the strongest, fittest, most fabulous version of yourself. This Challenge is like no other – it will take character, discipline and sheer determination. For one month, starting Friday 29th January 9.30am at BARE Business […]

Meydan Hotels and Hospitality are happy to announce that they have successfully completed their COVID-19 vaccination drive for all the employees of Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and The Meydan Hotel on 18th January to 22ndJanuary 2021, respectively. With the aim of ensuring their employees safety and their guests’ – both hotels conducted separate vaccination campaign […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, today announced the first dividend for investors in two of its Sharia-compliant funds, offering a 1% cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2020. The dividend is first dividend from the funds and within three months of their launch […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed 87.73% of its project to extend its water transmission network by 36 kilometres across Dubai, at a total cost of about AED 256 million. The project locations include extensions along Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road; and connections between the Hassyan Pump Station to Dubai […]

Brand loyalty is characterized as a customer’s favoritism through one business or commodity above others, it can seriously affect a brand. It improves in-store sales, page reviews, word-of-mouth referrals, and client leads acquisition. You have to communicate with them in positive ways if you want consumers to continue to return to your company. The best […]

In line with its master-planned community presence in Meydan and long-standing partnership with Dubai Racing Club, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is sponsoring the opening night of the Dubai World Cup Carnival and is part of this prestigious event on the racing calendar for the fourth consecutive year. Thursday’s race night […]

The introduction of new technologies into all aspects of a market is a digital revolution, resulting in major improvements in the way an organization works and the service they bring to their clients. Simple terms, it’s also about evolving the way an organization communicates with its clients and how they have a seamless environment with […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million, the 150,000 sq ft² facility allows the company to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester operations. Particularly well-situated for ease of airfield access, dnata’s purpose-built […]

For the first time ever all private schools in Dubai have the opportunity to compete against one another in the Dubai Schools Games, an initiative launched by the Dubai Sports Council in consultation with the KHDA. This initiative is a safe “Opt-In” return to school sports that will help promote physical and mental health and well-being for all. In […]

Google Analytics input the data and essential analysis methods for search engine optimization (SEO) and advertising purposes as a free online analytics application. For those with a Google account, the program is accessible. Over years, Google Analytics consumers have mastered how to find ways to improve sales. GA is used by other smart people to […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today announced the commencement of a rehabilitation project of the historical Al Fahidi Fort, which is home to the Dubai Museum. The project is being carried out as part of the vision of the late Sheikh […]

Dubai will celebrate its status as the region’s gastronomic hub with the return of the much-awaited Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from February 25 to March 13, 2021 – back for its eighth edition! The annual culinary extravaganza will take place over 17 days, including three weekends of food and dining experiences held throughout the city. […]

This month, global consultancy firm Protiviti welcomes its brand ambassador and golf champion, Matthew Fitzpatrick to the UAE as he plays in two European Tour golf tournaments – Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and Omega Dubai Desert Classic. At 26 years old, Fitzpatrick is currently ranked 16th in the world. Hewon his final tournament of 2020, […]

UAE-based motorsport team, GPX Racing, secured its first-ever victory at the 24 hours of Dubai endurance race this weekend at Dubai Autodrome. The Dubai-based team raced to victory on its home circuit after clinching  nine podium finishes in endurance racing over the past two years – including becoming the first-ever race team to proudly fly […]

Former Dubai resident and OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic winner Henrik Stenson has expressed his delight at returning to compete in this year’s event, in what is the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates. As the country celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2021, the tournament is being staged for the 32nd time and Stenson has […]

Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, and one of the leading manufacturers of steel structures in the Middle East, is nearing the completion of 4 Expo 2020 pavilions worth in excess of AED 23 million. The Company is steadily progressing with the steel structure and fabrication works of the Kuwait, Russia, […]

noon.com, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, is proud to announce the winner of a luxury one-bedroom Emaar apartment in Dubai Hills in a never-before-seen raffle event. The incredible opportunity to win this prize was offered to all customers who shopped during the noon Yellow Friday Sale 2020. The winner of the luxury Emaar apartment was […]

Dubai saw its Consumer Confidence Index during the last quarter of 2020 rising to the highest level since the third quarter of 2017. The Q4 2020 Index of 142 points was way above the 133 points in the same period last year and 132 points recorded in Q3 2020. Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, CEO of […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has recorded the sale of over 95%of the residential units at Mina on Palm Jumeirah. The developer has managed to maintain consistency in achieving a high pre-hand over sales ratio across all of its projects, entirely selling out inventories prior to project completion. Azizi has successfully attracted […]

Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travelers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the New Year. With attractive offers to select destinations worldwide, Emirates customers can make up for lost time in 2021. All-inclusive Economy Class fares from Dubai start at AED 1,055 to Karachi; […]

A survey of senior executives involved in their firms’ international trade decisions and transactions has shown widespread optimism for trade bouncing back in the wake of coronavirus. The study, commissioned by DP World and conducted by TheEconomist Intelligence Unit, found that 70 percent of businesses predict trade will recover to pre-pandemic levels more quickly than […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch of the new ‘Flexi’ and ‘Easy’ prepaid mobile plans to offer customers the freedom to choose a plan that best suits their individual preferences. The main features include full customization of voice and data packs, free unlimited calls to a favourite number, free unlimited […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said Dubai seeks to enhance excellence and innovation as part of its strategic development approach, guided by the objective of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, […]

Four Dubai government departments have announced an initiative to provide incentives and support to the winners of 4 and 5-star ratings in the fourth edition of the Taqdeer Award, being organised 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 […]