As part of this year’s hybrid programme, Downtown Design will offer a digital fair for design professionals as well as enthusiasts, to connect with the region’s thriving contemporary design scene. Complemented with a virtual talks programme, the digital fair will feature showcases and latest collections by leading international brands including Arper, Pedrali, Molteni&C, Normann Copenhagen, […]

After the success of “VIU Comedy Box Office – Bring the Funny”, Tall Tales Production and VIU brings to you on popular demand another night of SAFE and LIVE fun, laughter, and entertainment – “VIU Comedy Box Office – Bring the Funny AGAIN”!!! This time we are going bigger with international sensation Saad Haroon headlining […]

The International Property Show, in partnership with Invest in Dubai (IID) Real Estate, is absolutely primed for a remarkable world-class virtual exhibition that will offer a wide array of lucrative opportunities and a one-of-a-kind immersive experience to exhibitors from across the globe. From the 11th to 20th of November, the real estate industry’s largest virtual […]

Have you ever wondered what time of the day most accidents are likely to happen on UAE roads? If you are commuting to work, you would surely expect them to happen during rush hours, in the morning or in the evening, when everybody is out driving, and traffic is often congested. But that may not […]

Due to the high volume of applications, Dubai’s premier fresh food market, The Waterfront MarketandDubai Culture and Arts Authority, will extend the deadline of participation to October 31st 2020 offering a chance to all interested artists to take part in honouring the front line workers who have helped the UAE in its fight against the […]

In celebration of the successful opening of Dubai Safari Park, the park will be hosting a series of live performances, free of charge, until October 10th. Visitors can enjoy spectacular performances from traditional African drummers, at the African Tribal show, and watch as the performers dance along to the rhythm of the beat and show […]

marhaba, one of the world’s leading airport hospitality brands, continues to expand its network to provide world-class hospitality and ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for more passengers globally. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, Karachi and Singapore, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Manila in the Philippines and now offers […]

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of Emirates Islamic and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing by Emirates Islamic of a US$500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Bank achieved a profit rate of 1.827%, the lowest for a Sukuk issued by a UAE […]

Identifying the most valuable brands in the region, the inaugural BrandZ™ Top 30 Most Valuable Emirati and Saudi Brands 2020 ranking was released today by WPP and Kantar.With a combined value of $50 billion, the ranking includes consumer-facing brands from across a range of categories, from food to energy,which reflect the changing lifestyles and attitudes […]

Dubai Economy revealed the preliminary results of evaluating businesses for their consumer friendliness for the first time. The evaluation, conducted on the basis of the region’s first-of-its-kind Consumer-Friendly Standards, launched last year by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy, seeks to establish an integrated system for businesses to develop 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 Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the launch of the DubaiCollection, an innovative initiative to collect, promote and exhibit artworks that convey the spirit of the emirate. Developed […]

Dubai’s art scene will enter a new dimension when Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) Dubai, a multi-sensory, multi-media immersive exhibition, opens its doors on Thursday, 13October at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Having sparked a city-wide art renaissance in recent months through a series of curated virtual masterclasses with acclaimed UAE-based artists, the team behind ToDA is […]

Emirates Airline’s Aviation X Lab, situated in AREA 2071 within the Dubai Future District, has selected six finalists from Finland, USA, Scotland, and the UAE in its virtual competition which aims to nurture market-ready product solutions that can help to reinvigorate and enhance wellbeing in the consumer travel industry. More than 107 submissions were received […]

Set to be one of the greatest conservation institutions across the globe, the highly anticipated Dubai Safari Park re-opens its doors today, with an array of spectacular new experiences for visitors to enjoy. With a full range of interactive, educational and entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages, Dubai Municipality has adopted many changes, in […]

The Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Police’s General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions, organised a sports nutrition certification course for inmates under the title “Nutrition for Athletes”. The certification course was organised as part of Dubai Sports Council’s sports program for correctional centres in Dubai, which seeks to provide a healthy sports […]

In a regional first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) in Dubai Land Department (DLD), with the cooperation ofBloovoMiddle East, a company specialised in developing employment technologies and systems supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and smart learning,launched the employment and real estate training portal, MASAR, supported by AI technology to match resumes and job descriptions. […]

UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer SevenTides has rebranded its AED 1 billion development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) from Seven City JLT to Golf Views Seven City, to fully appreciate its stunning views over Emirates’ renowned Faldo and Majlis golf courses and its iconic clubhouse. Launched in May 2018, Golf Views Seven City […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed today that the Museum of the Future is an Emirati architectural marvel aimed to build human capabilities better equipped to utilize the Museum in the future. His Highness, during his visit to the Museum to […]

Rainmaking, a corporate innovation and venture development firm, and parent company of Startupbootcamp, today announces that it has secured an exclusive partner in United Arab Emirates to rollout ASPIRE – its virtual accelerator focused on enabling corporates to empower their departing talent to build their own startups. The partnership has been agreed with Dubai International Financial […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai. The addition of these five destinations takes Emirates’ global network to 99 destinations, as the airline continues […]

SHUAA Capital has launched three Sharia compliant funds and already secured US$ 75 million of commitments. The SHUAA High Yield Sukuk Fund, Nujoom Aggressive Fund and Nujoom Balanced Fund – the first Sharia-compliant funds within an ICC umbrella to launch in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM – are breaking ground as part of SHUAA’s […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, said that the UAE continues to strengthen its global standing in the field of space exploration by launching exceptional projects that help create a brighter future for the region and a better quality […]

Do you want to build, grow, and scale your business by hosting a virtual event? Marketing events are now becoming virtual events with over 52 percent of the marketing leaders claiming that marketing events drive more business than other marketing channels. What is a virtual event? A virtual event is an organized interactive event that […]

The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, is gearing up to launch the world’s largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title on Thursday, 22 October during its inaugural launch event, and the public is invited to witness the […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, launched a specialised business incubator for innovative British projects in cooperation with the British Centres for Business (BCB) in Dubai. The new incubator, as well as the partnership between Dubai SME and BCB, will contribute to strengthening Dubai […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) Group. The business will operate as Africa ReUnderwriting Agency Limited (Africa Re)and the DIFC presence is their first office outside Africa. Over the last 44 years, Africa Re […]

marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, has further enhanced its offering to help travellers in Dubai enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey, from a quick and easy home check-in process to the delivery of their disinfected baggage at their destination airport. In addition to its popular Chauffeur, Airport Meet & Greet and Lounge Services, marhaba now […]

The 50-year Development Plan Committee, in partnership with the General Women’s Union, GWU, has launched several discussion panels for the preparation for the next 50 years plan under the title “Planning for the Fifty-Fifty … Women are Support for the Homeland”. The discussions, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said Saturday that the Museum of the Future is a global monument of urban excellence and a quintessential Emirati contribution to delivering a brighter future. “A universal architectural icon, the Museum of the Future combines between our authentic Arab […]

Dubai Land Department, through its Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector, in cooperation with Strategic Holding, launched the ‘Invest in Dubai Real Estate’ initiative, the virtual destination for the real estate industry and the latest and most prominent real estate promotion initiatives in Dubai. The initiative is set to unveil unprecedented interactive features from […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the opening of registrations for the eighth edition of Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament, which is scheduled to take place from November 8 to 22. Held under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has launched a new Arbitration Working Group, the first court in the region to introduce such an initiative. The panel of experts will be tasked with reinforcing and sharing developments and best-practices, encompassing an advisory team of arbitration professionals, bodies, centres, educational institutions, and industry-related organisations. Since its […]

Having safe online payment methods is one of the crucial elements of running a successful online store that can achieve its sales objectives. Multiple and reliable payment methods significantly impact the volume of sales and engagement. If the payment gateways on a website are not reliable, it impacts a business negatively by increasing the bounce […]

Dubai Airports today marked the 60th anniversary of the official opening of Dubai International (DXB). The occasion celebrates a remarkable success story driven by Dubai Airports’ ‘future forward’ thinking that has seen DXB emerge as the world’s leading airport. Since opening on 30 September 1960, DXB has served 1.115 billion passengers travelling on more than […]

Commenting on the occasion of China’s 71st National Day H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that UAE-China relations continue to develop and flourish after the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries ushered in a golden era for bilateral economic cooperation. He described China as a market […]

DP World, UAE Region and Jafza joined hands with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as event partners for the Auto Resurgence Summit 2020 that shed light on how the automotive sector can respond positively to the global pandemic. Speakers highlighted the significance of creating a self-reliant, sustainable and stable market, emphasising the need to adopt measures […]

Jumeirah Living – Jumeirah Group’s luxury brand of serviced residences – has won a series of accolades for its World Trade Centre Residences in Dubai. The luxury retreat set in the heart of the city’s business district was named the Best Luxury Hotel Apartment on a Global Level, the Best Apartment Hotel in the United […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced their health and safety measures for Season 25. Customer safety and comfort have always been of utmost importance for Global Village and this year is no different. Through close consultation and alignment with leading international and local […]

World Art Dubai 2020, the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, will embrace its status as the first major event of the season by uniting a brave global art community at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 8-10 October. The opening act in Dubai event season, World Art Dubai 2020 will celebrate art […]

Nikki Beach Dubai is pleased to welcome guests back to its Pearl Jumeirah location on Thursday, October 1st. Following all government and industry standards for health, cleaning, sanitizing and use of personal protective equipment, Nikki Beach Dubai will continue to update protocols as recommendations evolve. Utilizing Nikki Beach’s ample and idyllic outdoor setting, tables and beds […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has launched Sobha Hartland Tranquility, featuring exclusive waterfront and Forest Villa plots for buyers to design a unique living space in Sobha Hartland, the eight-million-sq.-ft luxury freehold master development in the heart of Dubai in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Facing the waterfront and surrounded by […]

With the cooler weather just around the corner, now’s the ideal time to plan the perfect winter wardrobe for the long-awaited pleasant days and chilled evenings. Luckily for the city’s retail lovers, this year’s Fall/Winter season in Dubai will see the launch of a host of exclusive end of year collections, new looks, on-trend designs […]

Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks for a more seamless airport experience at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from these destinations. The 16 new self-service bag drop […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has congratulated the stakeholders for the scintillating start and organisational success of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in cooperation with the Emirates Cricket Board […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the sixth edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. In July 2020, DLD recorded a […]

After a super exciting start last weekend with their fully sold out show, ‘Viu Comedy Box Office’ is all set to bring yet another ultimate live comedy night to Dubai residents, featuring the very popular ‘Rajat Chauhan’. The show is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2020 from 9:30 pm onwards at Joker Street night club, […]

The International Chamber of Commerce and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies agree to step up collaboration. John W.H. Denton, AO, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and Fahad Al Gergawi, President of WAIPA and CEO of the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI)recently held an online discussion to explore enhanced synergies […]

HalaBadri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, “Dubai Culture”, emphasized the important role that creative productions that employ modern technologies in a meaningful and responsible manner play in achieving the advancement of societies and creating common spaces for understanding between people regardless of the cultural differences, pointing to the authority’s keenness to support […]

The clay courts are back in action and Emirates is back in the game at Roland-Garros 2020 as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Paris tournament. With the resumption of its daily flights to Paris and the return of the iconic A380 to French skies, Emirates is committed to offer customers in France the […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is collaborating with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) to facilitate visa processing for its exhibitors and partners ahead of the Season 25 launch. The partnership forms part of the ongoing preparations ahead of […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, organised an interactive online workshop in collaboration with Arthur D. Little, one of the largest global management consultancies; on Digital Transformation, its challenges and the new rules of digital business strategies as well as the best ways to transform from traditional ways to innovation at large organisations. Saeed Mohammed […]

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Design Week returns for its sixth edition,9-14 November 2020 This year, Dubai Design Week turns its spotlight on the regional design scene under the theme of redefining and reimagining the way we will […]

Emirates today has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities served by the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations and rebuilding its network to provide more opportunities for travel, sparing no effort to ensure the highest standards of health […]

Dubai South announced that EZDubai, its fully dedicated e-commerce zone strategically located in the heart of Dubai South’s Logistics Districtis now 20% operational as part of its first phase where 27% is under development. The free zone which was launched in January 2019 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading business and logistics hub in the UAE, has entered into a strategic agreement with Etihad Export Credit Insurance Company (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, to support local businesses, advance exports, and drive the UAE economy during the current economic climate. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was […]

JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a Shariah-compliant joint venture equity partnership and $22.9 million indebt financing forthe acquisition of a five-property industrial portfolio with more than 557,000 square feet of light industrial and flex space in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. JLLworked on behalf of Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group(BIG) to arrange […]

Curtains came down on a successful Women’s Shuttle Time Dubai Program at the weekend, with Roudha Al Hajeri emerging triumphant among Emiratis and India’s Irene Eisa Alexander winning the expatriate title in the Shuttle Time Dubai Women’s Championships. Organised by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council in association with UAE Badminton, the tournament […]

Dubai Harbour Marina has welcomed Gulf Craft, the Emirates’ based yacht manufacturers to be the first to experience the marina’s services and facilities, before it fully opens to the public. The tri-deck Majesty 120 superyacht and the next-generation Oryx 379 both sailed into Dubai Harbour Marina and officially became the first boats ever to enter […]

As part of its broader efforts to empower Emiratis, drive forward employee skilling in the government and achieve central goals of the Dubai Strategic Plan, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is partnering with Microsoft, bringing together their respective skilling programmes. A virtual online ceremony saw an MoU signed byH.E. Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed […]

Residents of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can apply for visas to Italy at the new Visa Application Centre jointly launched by the Consulate General of Italy in the UAE, and VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has earned a position amongst the most popular travel and tourism destinations in the world. Held every year by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, the Travelers’ Choice award program celebrates the favourite hotels, restaurants, airlines and destinations among […]

Backlinks are essential for a website to receive free visitors from search engines like Yahoo, Google, and Bing. A backlink is a link created when one website links to another. Backlinks are also referred to as “inbound links” or “incoming links” from an external site and are very crucial for SEO. They are an essential […]

An innovative platform provided by Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, in partnership with Beehive is giving individuals the opportunity to invest in SMEs and reap remarkable returns while also enabling entrepreneurs and small businesses to consolidate their gains and aim for sustainable growth. […]

More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers’ collective generosity from all corners of the globe into essential humanitarian cargo to support recovery efforts on the ground and help those affected rebuild their lives. Contributions are continuing to pour in […]

The first winners of the Middle East edition of the Voices of Future Generations, the inspiring global writing competition for children, were announced today at a digital award ceremony streamed from the Zabeel Ladies Club, Dubai. The unique writing initiative, held under the patronage of UNESCO, was created to promote sustainability awareness and the UN […]

COVID 19 pandemic has changed the lives and livelihood of many around the globe. Although the full consequences of the pandemic are yet to be seen, the impact of it is visible on the economies of the world. During this period the sales leaders need to adapt to the new normal where they face fearful […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, revealed the 2020 launch of AccelerateHer, a female-focused career mentorship accelerator programme to empower women in financial services. The programme equips young, aspiring female executives with tools and experience to broaden their knowledge and reach […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World’s flagship Free Zone and the leading business and logistics hub in the UAE, has entered into a strategic agreement with The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC), in a concentrated effort to support businesses and encourage economic cooperation. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of […]

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority “DAFZA” announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli Federation Israeli Chambers of Commerce“FICC” to define frameworks for bilateral cooperation between the two sides in the field of encouraging and supporting Israeli companies to establish their businesses and take advantage of commercial and investment opportunities and incentives.They […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tel Aviv Chamber of Commerce, represented by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, have signed a strategic partnership agreement that paves the way for bilateral cooperation Under the terms of the agreement, both chambers will produce a joint study identifying synergies and sectors of mutual interest; create […]

Unpredictable markets, economic uncertainty and job insecurity in many sectors due to COVID-19 have reinforced the importance of protecting employee savings in new and flexible ways. At the same time, there is ever-greater appetite for digital tools that make it easier and more transparent for individuals to control their financial future. As a workplace savings […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Johannesburg (1 October), Cape Town (1 October), Durban (4 October) in South Africa; Harare in Zimbabwe (1 October); and Mauritius (3 October). The addition of the five points will expand the Emirates’ global network to 92 destinations, as the airline gradually resumes its operations while prioritising the […]

Saudi Arabia’s National Day is a cause for celebration in the UAE with Dubai’s residents joining Saudi citizens for all the festivities, fun and shopping across the city. For friends and families looking to spread a little joy on this extra special occasion, now is the ideal time to pick up the perfect gift with […]

Home to some of the biggest events in the city, Dubai Festival CityMall constantly bring the greatest experiences to customers and the 2nd edition of DFRE’s Dubai Home Festival is no exception. Customers can enjoy a variety of offers across retailers like ZARA Home, Pan Emirates and IKEA and others as well. This year, the […]

The speed of the website is one of the most important factors leading to a high conversion rate. Fast loading websites gain from higher SEO rankings which have a direct impact on user experience, low bounce rate, engagement as well as conversion rates. Conducting a performance test for any website helps in understanding the responsiveness […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy organised and hosted a series of four webinars to connect virtually with potential investors and partners from Canada and explore opportunities in the strategic sectors of healthcare, logistics, food and agribusiness, and technology. Aligned to Dubai FDI’s virtual engagement strategy for 2020, the […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates and International Humanitarian City (IHC), the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid, have signed an MoU to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief solutions. The MoU was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Giuseppe Saba, CEO, International Humanitarian City. The partnership between […]

In further signs that the top end of Dubai’s real estate market is picking up pace, CK Architecture Interiors – a vertically integrated design and build boutique specialist – has announced it is working on several ultra-luxury projects in some of Dubai’s most sought after addresses. The Dubai-based company is currently working on six ultra-luxury […]

The Dubai Sports Council has reaffirmed its commitment to development plans and programs dedicated to supporting Emirati coaches, young sporting talents and academies, as well as sports at schools, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 since the first quarter of this year. Empowering Emirati coaches and developing young Emirati talents has been one of the […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed an MOU with Dubai Statistics Center (DSC), through which the center provides services for carrying out studies and opinion polls related to the services provided by the Authority and providing it with statistical data that would help it upgrading those services, within the framework of integrating […]

Informa Markets, the organiser of Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit, has signed a strategic partnership for the 2020 event with Dubai Land Department (DLD)to revive real estate confidence and stimulate economic recovery. Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit2020, a non-profit conference and meeting place, will run November from 16–17 at Dubai World Trade Centre to help reinvigorate the […]

The Dubai International Content Market (DICM) announces today the launch of a very exclusive and unique event at the beginning of 2021; the “E-Ramadan Content Market”, an event dedicated for buyers and producers of all media content for the Holy month of Ramadan. The announcement came in line with the new approach for DICM as […]

THE British Council has resumed face-to-face English courses in UAE for the start of the new school term. Classes for secondary students, primary students and adults are now available across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah and they will be combined with online guided learning that students can do independently at home. This news comes on […]

‘Working from home’ is the hottest topic in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of companies have implemented work from a home policy which is a new reality, but it takes time to get used to. In the UAE alone, 70 percent of the workforce was restricted to their homes at the […]

Dubai Economy has launched the second cycle of its Future Economy Labs with a series of hacks (workshops) covering sectors critical to life after COVID-19, such as Transport, Healthcare, Cashless Economy, Education Technology (EduTech) and Agriculture Technology (AgriTech), among others. The first workshop in the second cycle, which was held recently, discussed the ‘Future of […]

In an initiative to activate its role as official culture supporter of the Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority extracted a time capsule in which wishes of a group of children were enclosed in 2013 before the host country of this global event was announced. The children expressed their hopes regarding Expo 2020 […]

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, and member of the Dubai Council, today visited the ‘Photographs in Dialogue’ exhibition held at the Etihad Museum in Dubai. The first regional joint project undertaken by the Etihad Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, London, the […]

Citizens of Saudi Arabia living in the UAE will feel right at home when they celebrate this year’s KSA National Day in Dubai. To mark the festivities on 23 September, the city’s most iconic and world famous landmarks will light up in the colours of the Saudi flag, and Dubai’s best loved destinations will host […]

Live online broadcast and Webinars are powerful tools in the sales process for many companies. They have high perceived value and help in generating leads, build relationships with customers, and share knowledge about an area of expertise. Webinars help in creating new sources for making money for businesses. The more trusted and well known you […]

Dubai today announced that its Dubai SafariPark will welcome visitors starting from 5October 2020, with a wide range of new interactive, educational and entertainment experiences for visitors of all ages. The opening follows the completion of a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at expanding the facilities of the Park and further enriching the visitor […]

Austria reached an important milestone today with the completion of the basic structure of its pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai. The construction process was taking place under the United Arab Emirate authorities’ health and safety rules for construction sites in Dubai in context of Covid-19. “The postponement of the World Expo until October 2021 made […]

DP World, a global infrastructure-led supply chain solutions provider and Bank Leumi, Israel’s oldest banking corporation and one of the leading institutions in the region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to enhance trade and logistics in Israel and promote the flow of trade between Israel and the wider region. The […]

As the UAE gears up to host major sporting events, Dubai Sports City (DSC) has signed a hygiene deal with Dabur International in response to Covid-19. As per this year long partnership, DSC will receive Dermoviva range of sanitizers and hand washes from Dabur for one year to cater to the hygiene and sanitization needs […]

In today’s fast-evolving world, it is important for any business to stand out. Webinars are a perfect solution as they help by converting viewers into buyers through engaging content that educates them about the business. With unmatched access to online event hosting platforms, it is time to make the most of it. Webinars not only help […]

Home is where the heart is, and this year’s Dubai Home Festival (DHF) is the perfect opportunity for interior lovers to pour their hearts and souls into a room makeover project or garden redesign, and even enjoy rent-free living in a new apartment. From 24 September to 10 October, the second edition of DHF will […]

Dubai-based airline, flydubai has announced today the resumption of flights to Malé, the capital of the island nation, the Maldives. The service, which the carrier initially operated between 2013 and 2018, will be reinstated from 27 October due to popular demand as the Indian Ocean destination welcomed back tourists of all nationalities earlier this summer. […]

Their Excellences LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and Fahad Al Gergawi, President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and CEO of Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) – an agency of Dubai Economy – held an online meeting recently to discuss stronger collaboration between the […]

Abdelali Bouazzaoui of Morocco and Georgia’s Diana Gogitidze have bagged the top honours in the 10km category of the City Centre Mirdif Running Race at the weekend. Organised under the auspices of Dubai Sports Council, Friday’s Run was part of the Indoor Run Series, which has been growing in popularity among Dubai’s running enthusiasts. Being […]

Starting this September, UAE residents will have something super exciting to look forward to as ‘Viu Comedy Box Office’ (Season 2) will grip Dubai in rib-tickling humour, with a large lineup of India’s funniest Hinglish standup comedians, live IPL cricket screening on giant screens and groovy DJ music at Dubai’s top rated carnival theme night […]

Teams from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy have intensified their inspection of sports clubs, academies, and sports and fitness centres in Dubai, and have taken action against nine facilities in the past week for violating COVID-19 precautionary measures and safety guidelines. The DSC and Dubai Economy teams, which visited 124 sports facilities and five […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) is launching the first digital edition of International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local and international real estate markets, on 11– 20 November, in partnership with Invest in Dubai Real Estate. In light of the current conditions that the world is witnessing as a result […]

Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to growing its operations in Bahrain with the introduction of a second daily flight to the Kingdom. The expanded schedule will offer enhanced connectivity for customers travelling to Dubai and beyond to Emirates’ network of over 85 destinations. The second daily flight will be operated by an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER. […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the launch date for sales of the highly anticipated Season 25 VIP packs. Beginning Saturday, October 3rd, at 10am, packs will be on offer in limited quantities whilst stocks last exclusively through the Virgin Megastore ticketing website, […]

Engaging with visitors to a website is just as important as driving traffic to the website. Engagement is not only about attracting visitors but making them stay on the site to achieve your goals by fulfilling their needs. It is one of the most important aspects of website design for understanding the performance and ROI […]

The field inspections carried out by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economyacross the emirate have revealed increasing rates of compliance with the COVID-19 precautionary measures. The latest round of inspections found that 820 shops and commercial establishments fully complied with the precautionary guidelines. The inspections are aimed at ensuring commitment […]

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, has signed an MOU with CCL Holdings founded by Ross Kriel, entering a partnership to set up a dedicated production facility for kosher food at EKFC’s premises in the UAE. The new partnership will be called Kosher Arabia, and […]

Proving that there really is no place like home, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced the return of the Dubai Home Festival (DHF) for 2020. The exciting second edition of the homeware shopping festival will take place from 24 September to 10 October at malls and home stores across the city. Showcasing the […]

Emirates’ African network will expand to 15 destinations with the restart of Luanda, Angola from 1 October. The airline continues to gradually and safely restore its network, delivering on its health and safety promise as it responds to growth in passenger demand across the globe. Flights to Luanda will initially operate once a week on Thursdays. Emirates […]

Dubai’s economy continued its exceptional performance despite headwinds from a slowdown in the global economic growth due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. The number of customs transactions completed by Dubai Customs skyrocketed 38.5 percent in the first six months of 2020 to reach 7.2 million compared to 5.2 million transactions in the corresponding period in […]

The former world boxing champion and Olympic silver medallist, Amir Khan, yesterday confirmed he was moving from Britain to Dubai in the coming months as he looks to bring boxing to the well-known tourist destination in the United Arab Emirates, which was also home to the Special Olympics last year. The well-known sports personality, who […]

LinkedIn, founded in the year 2003, is the world’s largest professional network. It has grown from a platform where the users would post their resume to an undisputed leader for professional networking, building business relationships, recruiting, and advertising for niche markets. With the current member base of 706 million in more than 150 countries in […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy continued their field inspection tours across the emirate, as part of their continuous efforts to ensure total compliance with the precautionary measures and guidelines aimed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Following inspections yesterday, Dubai Economy imposed fines on 12 commercial establishments, including retail […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the opening of registration for the 5km Al Marmoom Dune Run, which will take place on November 13 in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, Al Marmoom Dune Run is an exciting new addition to Dubai’s sporting calendar and will see participants challenge […]

DP World, the leading global provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, and Dubai Customs will be exploring opportunities to develop trade links between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, following the signing of a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs). Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, HE Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, signed MoUs with […]

Producing content is easy for anyone. But content without any objective has no value and is ineffective. For content to qualify as engaging it needs to be original, valuable, rich, and should trigger a measurable response in people. Content should be impactful on the target audience for it to be considered as engaging be it […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, has announced a variety of remarkable experiences for guests to enjoy this September – from one of the most popular brunches in DIFC at Café Belge and a fancy breakfast offering at Le Cirque to a wheel of fortune at Cake Patisserie. CAKE Indulge and win spa experiences at […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, is working closely with investors with the aim of enhancing the absorptive capacity of new quality investments that keep pace with global market trends and support sustainable economic growth in the emirate, said Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI and President of the […]

Space industry could become one of the UAE’s most promising sectors and a key pillar of economic growth over the next 50 years, according to a new whitepaper released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report, titled Space Economy Investment Opportunities for the UAE,identifies10areas of the space economy that offer the most investment […]

The Dubai-headquartered telecom operator du will get AED800 million from selling its 26 percent stake in Khazna Data Centre to Abu Dhabi’s Technology Holding Company. Net revenue from the deal could be about AED521 million. It was last week that the du management confirmed there were moves to divest its Khazna stake. Once the transaction […]

His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, has inaugurated a brand new fitness centre for ladies at Fitness Time in Al Mamzar, Dubai. HE Saeed Hareb inaugurated the premises in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Sheikh Hamed Ali S Al Saqri, Managing Director […]

Emirates has announced it will resume its A380 service to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) – serving market demand and offering customers more travel options. The airline resumed flights to the Russian capital last week and due to strong passenger demand, its iconic Emirates A380 will operate the Dubai to Moscow route starting 18 September. Emirates […]

The pandemic has made the businesses realize that customer engagement is what will help them sail through these times. Customer Engagement is the emotional connection between a brand and its customers. It is a process where customers interact with the brand through various channels to develop and strengthen their relationships. Customers that are highly engaged […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, Courts has signed a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Investment Development Agency, Dubai FDI, an agency of the Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai, to support the emirate’s economic ambitions outlined in Dubai Plan 2021. Building on cooperation first initiated in 2015, the terms of the memorandum state […]

In line with its commitment to enhancing foreign direct investment (FDI) into Dubai and enabling investors to grow and expand their business across regional and global markets, the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, recently hosted an event during which a Golden Residency was presented to Sun Jiansheng, Chairman of […]

Dubai Economy, in co-operation with the Dubai Sports Council, has shut down a swimming pool in a sports facility that failed to display physical distancing stickers. Inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy also imposed penalties on three commercial establishments for their employees’ lack of commitment to wearing masks, […]

Emirates has introduced an exciting new deal that will help international students to see more of their family, and more of the world during the year. Whether it is to travel between home and school, or to see more of the world with friends during school breaks throughout the year, student travellers can enjoy special […]

Get ready to experience amazing as the Middle East’s largest theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts™is set to re-open the doors to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, and Lapita™ Hotel, UAE’s one-of-its-kind Polynesian-inspired family resort, on 23rd September 2020 with enhanced safety measures, and celebrates its re-opening with […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has closed four establishments, suspended the permits of 14 others and issued final warnings to 19 more companies for non-compliance with COVID-19 precautionary measures put in place across all tourism touchpoints. Dubai Tourism stressed on the need to preserve and build on the gains made by […]

With the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the trends in technology have evolved at an exponential pace. This has impacted some of the major functions of business primarily marketing, advertising, and lead generation. With this shift, webinars have gained popularity. They provide a suitable platform for a business to establish itself as a thought leader and […]

Dubai Economy intensified its disciplinary measures against those who violate COVID-19 precautionary guidelines, and also reminded that the shut-down period and the fines imposed on violating facilities will be doubled, depending on the nature of the violation. A restaurant in Bluewaters that was found to have violated the precautionary guidelines was ordered closed by Dubai […]

Master-developer, Dubai South Properties, announced that investments in its first leasehold staff accommodation development, Sakany, have reached AED 500 million, helping to position the project as a regional benchmark for safe and secure housing for blue collar workers. The welfare of residents is central to Sakany’s proposition, reflected by its first-rate leisure facilities and well-equipped […]

The region’s most experienced and successful free zone operator, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), said it has ramped up efforts to support the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector affected by COVID-19. The Free Zone hosted a webinar titled “Empowering Growth During Business Uncertainty” that attracted top industry experts and Jafza associates. Abdullah Alajaji, Founder, […]

India have made a clean sweep of all the titles on offer in the badminton competition of DSC Dubai Sports Community Club’s Tournament, with rising star Tanisha Crasto winning three of them. The 17-year old Crasto, who is India’s top-ranked junior doubles player and has represented the country at the World Junior Badminton Championships, showed […]

Dubai Economy has shut down a café in Karama in co-operation with Dubai Municipality and Dubai Tourism after the outlet was found to have ignored physical distancing guidelines issued as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. The action came following response from the public to the call of Dubai Economy to report commercial establishments and outlets […]

Dubai-based New Media Academy, the first-of-its-kind digital academy supporting a new generation of content creators in the Arab World, is launching a six-day Storytelling Programme delivered by renowned screenwriting guru Robert McKee — with the aim of developing 1,001 storytellers from the Arab region. Robert McKee has had an immense influence on popular culture and […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the future of finance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). The agreement between the two forward-looking counterparts will advance the innovation agenda […]

Culture is an essential tool for the restart after the coronavirus and the Dubai Expo in 2021, the first global event after the pandemic broke out, will be the ideal occasion to reconstruct relations between countries and for Italy to re-launch itself on a multilateral platform. This was the message that emerged during an ANSA […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Casablanca, Morocco from 18 September*. The resumption of flights takes Emirates’ African network to 14 destinations, as the airline safely and gradually restores its network on the continent and across the globe to meet the travel needs of its customers. Flights to Casablanca will operate three times […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy is continuing with its field inspections to ensure that all companies, merchants, consumers and the public adhere to the various precautionary measures and protocols announced in the emirate to limit the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing, wearing masks and gloves, as well as […]

The objective of any business is to extract actionable and commercially relevant information to improve performance. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “If you’re able to go into a meeting, and other people have opinions, but you have data to support your arguments and your recommendations, you’re going to be heard.” The Top […]

The Dubai International Marine Club, DIMC, has launched a virtual race that simulates the competition of the modern sailing boats around the world, that will sail under “Virtual Regatta Inshore – Dubai”. The new project targets a modern application fanatic and those who are interested in online gaming. The launching of this project will be […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Chamber’s representative office in India, have officially kicked off the first-ever Dubai Tech Tour, a virtual trade mission joined by 15 promising Indian scale-ups specialising in fintech and healthtech. Organised by Dubai Startup Hub in partnership with Startup India and […]

Trading Enterprises, an Al-Futtaim Automotive company and the official distributor of Ram vehicles in the UAE, is launching “Ram Power-Up Weekend”, an exceptional promotion campaign aiming at encouraging and supporting truck enthusiasts interested in purchasing some exclusive Ram models engineered to deliver outstanding performance in the toughest conditions. Running from 10 to 12 September 2020 […]

The record 100-plus strong cast and crew of ‘7th Sense’ – the highly anticipated debut web-series production of Mumbai-based GaurangDoshi Productions – has successfully started shooting the larger-than-life Hindi crime thriller in Dubai, UAE, after arriving in the emirate from Mumbai, India, last month. Eminent Bollywood producer GaurangDoshi is producing ‘7th Sense’ with a star-studded […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that its much awaited residential and commercial complex Aura, located in Jebel Ali, has achieved the 95% construction milestone despite the current pandemic related disruptions that the real estate market is facing. Aura is a 479-unit and B+G+17-storey development, which comprises 349 studios, 87 […]

A delegation of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals, led by its chairman Ranjit Barthakur, visited Dubai Sports Council this week to discuss mutual cooperation and ways of promoting and developing cricket in the UAE. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Barthakur in the presence of Nasser Aman Al […]

Hala, the joint venture between the RTA and Careem, has today announced that in line with RTA guidelines, four passengers will be allowed to travel in Hala (Dubai Taxi) Vans booked on the Careem app. Previously, all taxi travel had been restricted to two passengers per vehicle. Due to the two rows of passenger seating […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, chaired today a meeting of the Executive Council at The Expo Metro Station, to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Dubai Metro, and the launch of Dubai Metro Route 2020. During the meeting, His Highness said that […]

Emirates will re-start passenger services to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) with two flights a week, starting 11 September. The resumption of flights to Moscow will take the airline’s expanding network in Europe to 26 cities – offering Emirates’ global customers with more travel options to Europe, and customers in Russia with renewed connections to the […]

With companies having a global workforce and international clients, it has become increasingly essential to master the art of presenting online through webinars. Organizing a webinar can be a challenging prospect. There are many factors to consider for delivery of an effective webinar that is engaging and gets the message across to your audience in […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Dubai, has taken major strides in positioning the emirate as an attractive hub and launch-pad for innovation and enterprise. The Hamdan Innovation Incubator (HI2) in Dubai SME and its pioneering Innovation Attraction Programme – smeiap.com – have […]

Emirates has announced a collaboration with Huawei, one of the world’s top smartphone brands, to promote the Emirates app to Huawei phone users and build a more convenient and rewarding experience for passengers as travel demand recovers in the post-pandemic era. Since January 2020, Emirates passengers have been downloading the Emirates app (Android version) at […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has celebrated the accomplishments and commitment of its Season 24 partners by announcing the annual Global VillageAwards’ winners for their extraordinary contributions towards sustained success and remarkable 9.1/10 score in Guests Happiness Index. These awards are announced as Global […]

TheGender Balance Council at du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has concluded its first-ever internal webinar, where a range of topics were discussed concerning gender equality and achieving inclusion in the workplace. Held under the theme ‘Defying gender stereotypes through working in gender dominated industries,’ the agenda entailed insights from four guest speakers, followed […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has expanded the applicant criteria for its successful Prescribed Companies regime. The expanded Prescribed Company regime is expected to attract companies to establish structures at DIFC that align with international best practice. DIFC initially introduced […]

Produced by Sisters Grimm and featuring international artists uniting with uture rising stars the epic single ‘The Way Home’ releases today. Filmed on the city’s most iconic stage – Dubai Opera – the music video for ‘The Way Home’ is written by Grammy nominated Composer Ella Spira and DB Gad and features his vocals alongside […]

The Halal economy is estimated to be worth $3.2 trillion by 2024, according to the newly launched second edition of the Halal Guidebook titled ‘Dubai – A Global Gateway for Halal Industry: A Step-by-Step Guide.’ The Guidebook unveils key trends that will have a lasting impact on the regional economy and assists in providing a […]

Dubai Economy has partnered with noon.com, the region’s leading homegrown digital marketplace, to connect local startups that have a Dubai Economy’s DED Trader licence with customers across the region through its Mahali digital store. The creation of Mahali on noon.com and the partnership with the Dubai Economy reflect the efforts of both entities to further […]

The Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council has announced a badminton tournament for ladies, which will take place at Dubai Sports World, Dubai World Trade Centre, on September 19 and 26. The Women’s Shuttle Time Championship will feature Emirati and expat shuttlers competing in separate categories with draws of 32 each. Registration for the […]

Global trade enabler DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port welcomed HMM GDANSK, one of the world’s largest container vessels, which is now on the return leg of her maiden international voyage between the Far East and Europe. Jebel Ali is the only port in the Arabian Gulf region connected to the arterial FE3 (Far East […]

Award winning international developer, Sweid & Sweid is capitalising on the fluid state of the Dubai residential market by releasing a limited number of branded luxury apartments for rent. Shortly after the official opening of the Banyan Tree Residences Dubai in June 2020, the developer received considerable interest from brokers and tenants enquiring about renting […]

Great Britain’s David Hynes and Krisztina Vaczi of Hungary won the men’s and women’s title respectively, while Dare2Tri took the team crown at the Ironstar Indoor Triathlon, which was held last weekend at Max & Aegle Fitness Centre in Meydan. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the Ironstar Indoor Triathlon saw a lively turnout with participants […]

Emirates reveals that it has returned over AED 5 billion (US$ 1.4 billion) in COVID-19 related travel refunds to date, making strong and steady progress on its commitment to customers to complete pending refunds. More than 1.4 million refunds requests have been completed since March, representing 90% of the airline’s backlog. This includes all requests received from customers around the world […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the fifth edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales-price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. In July 2020, DLD recorded a total […]

Carrefour, operated in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim, has expanded its offering to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) community while introducing new innovative technology to the region. Visitors to Gate Avenue at DIFC will now have access to Carrefour’s unbeatable offers at its latest store and enjoy the flexibility of shopping through the […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that 76% of construction work on its headquarters extension has been completed, with the new state-of-the-art building on track to be ready by early 2021. The first phase of the project will see the structure completed by the end of September 2020. During the second and final […]

Fahad Al Gergawi, President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies and CEO of Dubai FDI, an agency of Dubai Economy, held a virtual meeting recently with Dr. Caroline Freund, Global Director, Macroeconomics, Trade & Investment Global Practice, of the World Bank Group, about the current situation of investment promotion and opportunities for the […]

As part of its keenness to provide smart services in line with the Dubai Paperless Strategy and achieve the government’s smart transformation strategy, Dubai Land Department, through the Registration and Real Estate Services Sector, announced the completion of a project that relies on artificial intelligence in the smart valuation process of real estate units. The […]

Finastra has been named a leader in“The Forrester Wave™: Digital Banking Processing Platforms (DBPP) (Retail Banking), Q3 2020” report. Forrester, an independent research firm, included 10 vendors in its evaluation, and rated them according to criteria grouped into three categories: current offering, strategy and market presence. Finastra’s end-to-end core banking solution, Fusion Essence, obtained the highest […]

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy, has re-affirmed the ministry’s commitment to continue to work closely with its partners to address all besetting challenges through a flexible package and general plan to support the country’s economy. The minister made the remarks at a meeting held at the ministry’s HQ in […]

More than two decades ago Bill Gates asserted, ‘Content Is King’. While this may be true to a certain extent, the most important aspect to consider is that content is king only if it is read. The focus of any business needs to be on creating good content to establish and build an ongoing relationship […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Lagos (7 September) and Abuja (9 September) in Nigeria. The resumption of flights to both Nigerian cities takes Emirates’ African network to 13 destinations, as the airline works hard to help its customers travel safely and confidently, implementing industry-leading health and safety measures at all points […]

Dubai Economy has facilitated strategic alliances between Emirates Cooperative Society, Dubai’s leading grocer and supermarket chain, with online fulfillment partners talabat, Careem and Dukkaani for enhancing convenience and contactless shopping for customers across Dubai. The initiative is in line with the UAE leadership’s directions to keep the pandemic in control and get businesses back on […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Amman, Jordan from 8 September. The resumption of flights to the Jordanian capital takes the number of destinations Emirates serves in the Gulf and Middle East to eight cities, as the airline gradually resumes operations with the safety of its customers, crew and communities as its […]

Emirates Airline is #BackIntheGame. As the Official Airline of the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships, Emirates returns to the Grand Slam® tennis tournament for the ninth year in a row with online experiences to connect fans to the game. As Emirates resumes service in six U.S. gateways – with the health and safety of travelers […]

Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced the launch of “Dubai Sports Community Club’s Tournament”, to take place at the pitches of Dubai Sports World (Zabeel Halls No. 4,5, 6) in Dubai World Trade Center from 4th to 11th Sept. 2020. The Tournament will be held with participation of 14 social clubs and communities in Dubai; […]

The number of online marketplaces is increasing every day. They offer convenience and time efficiency over the traditional offline platforms to the buyers as well as the sellers. According to research conducted by Statista, E-commerce sales are expected to reach $4.1 trillion by the end of 2020. This only reflects the scope of online marketplaces. […]

The new academic year is underway across the UAE, but for 18 lucky families who were shopping during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the return to classes reveals another cause for celebration. This year’s edition of DSS saw the launch of the ultimate Back to School raffle – the Modesh Scholarship Promotion. Open to students of […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Accra, Ghana and Abidjan, Ivory Coast from 6 September. The addition of these two destinations takes the total number of points served by Emirates in Africa to 11. This will also take the airline’s passenger network to 81 destinations in September, offering customers around the world even […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has launched the sales of Creek Views II, its newly launched AED 350m-developmenton the shores of the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City, a budding community that is rapidly coming to life and increasing in demand. This exceptional new project’s design philosophy represents Dubai’s remarkable […]

Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has signed a sponsorshipwith Emirates and Jumeirah Group to supportGlobal Village’s upcoming Season 25 opening concert.  The sponsorships and support provided by the airline will further amplify the highly anticipated event that has already generated widespread attention across all continents, capturing the […]

The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has approved the 8th edition of the Dubai’s Railway Protection Code of Practice. The latest version includes various improvements to the Code that enable RTA’s Rail Agency to adopt a more effective methodology for protecting the facilities and infrastructure of the railway network in Dubai. It serves the ultimate […]

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the opening of Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, an exceptional new lifestyle serviced-residence in the heart of Dubai Marina. The landmark development, a distinctive addition to the iconic Marina skyline as well as Dubai’s diverse hospitality sector, caters to demand for […]

COVID 19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions impacting businesses worldwide and wiping out more than $ 20 trillion of the value of global equity markets. Businesses across various industries have been forced to rethink and readjust their strategies and respond in new ways to survive through this period. The timelines for implementing new emerging technologies […]

Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced today that passengers booking with flydubai for travel between 01 September and 30 November 2020 will automatically receive free global cover for COVID-19. The new service covers passengers’ health expenses and quarantine costs if diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip and is valid for 31 days from the time they […]

Emirates Aviation University is offering live 1-2-1 consultations where prospective students and their parents can meet with the university admissions team and faculty members for advice and guidance on multiples subjects. EAU team will give prospective students detailed information about the application process, programmes and courses, accommodation and fees so that they are able to […]

On-demand food delivery services have a customer support problem, according to a new study released by First Orion, a leading provider of communication transparency solutions. Half of the 2,000 survey respondents said the top reason for needing to connect with the delivery service’s customer support team was the late delivery of their food order. However, […]

The fifth edition of Dubai Canvas, the 3D art festival organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in partnership with Meraas, came to a close on Monday after entertaining audiences with live art shows, performances and immersive art experiences. Held under the theme ‘Travelling through Art’, the month-long […]

COVID 19 has changed everything around us from the way we live to the way we shop. The use of technology by businesses and people has soared and is visible with the increase in internet usage by 60 percent. There has been a substantial shift in retail spending from planning to buying products we need. […]

Two smart dashboards introduced by Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, are enabling local start-ups to benefit optimally from the Government Procurement Programme and grow competitively and sustainably. One of the smart dashboards are for ‘Supporting Dubai Government Entities and Institutions’ while the other […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the winners of 5th Dubai Smartpreneur Competition during a virtual event, which saw 10 shortlisted startups from the UAE and abroad pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges. ProvenMed, a UAE-based medical devices innovation start-up, was name as the first place winner, Callix, a UAE-based […]

Steps Unified Challenge, launched by Special Olympics on 19th August to achieve the goal of 52 million steps in 10 days, completed 60 million steps in support of People of Determination. The ten-day sports event aimed to support the International Special Olympics movement and its humanitarian role in serving people with intellectual disabilities and to […]

Emirates and flydubai have announced that customers of both airlines can once again access a wider range of travel options around the world, connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai. Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global destinations, the two Dubai-based airlines have revived their successful and strategic partnership to offer customers increased connectivity, […]

Loyalty, sharing, and recommendations represent relationships. The returns from such relationships are far better than what money can bring.  In today’s day and age social media is becoming a way of life for people and a way of business for companies who have realized the importance of it, especially for their marketing efforts. To be […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has started a series of field visits to monitor prices and promotional campaigns in the local market in view of the back to school season. The visits, which started last Wednesday and will continue for a week, aim to ensure market preparedness for the […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), a part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has received accreditation for eight of its core certificate and diploma programmes from the Institute of Hospitality, the world-renowned entity dedicated to the career development of tourism professionals worldwide. DCT submitted eight programmes for accreditation, namely, Certificate in […]

Dubai Financial Market has approvedBH Mubasher- a leading company in the UAE’s financial market- as a Market Maker. The move authorises BH Mubasher to now provide liquidity to companies listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di, Chief Executive Officer of BH Mubasher, said “We are pleased to have been approved as a […]

UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides has appointed UAE-based Airolink as the main building contractor, to complete the construction of its Seven City JLT development in Jumeirah Lake Towers, in Dubai. Airolink was founded in Ireland in 2001 and expanded into the Middle East in 2008, with offices in Dubai and […]

The Ministry of Community Development, MoCD, announced the beginning of the implementation of “Kheta” platform in cooperation with “Ynmo” in Saudi Arabia under the supervision of “Ibtikar” Edu Tech Solutions starting from the new academic year 2020-2021 as part of the programmes and plans provided by the ministry to support people of determination and their […]

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) in collaboration with the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, has launched the Women-Specific Legislations Lab that seeks to develop new legislations to support the enhanced socio-economic participation of women in the emirate. The initiative, launched on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, will address various aspects related to women’s development including […]

Smart Dubai has launched a Professional Diplomato enhance the skills of the city’s ‘Smart City Experience Specialists’ and introduce them to best practices to improve the design and quality of experiencing current digital services and help create new ones to drive Dubai’s digital transformation and build a smarter city. The use of current and emerging […]

With over 2.7 billion smartphone users and 1.35 billion tablet users worldwide, the mobile app industry is thriving. As of the first quarter of 2020, there were 2.2 million apps in the Apple store and 2.8 million in Google Play Store. App usage is growing at a constant rate, without any signs of slowing down in […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said the UAE leadership’s support has enabled Emirati women to prove their merit and make a mark not only locally and regionally but also globally. By showing the highest levels of competence, they have demonstrated their […]

The social summer platform organised by the Ministry of Community Development from July until the end of August 2020, witnessed intense interaction between 5,688 participants from several targeted audiences including all family members, especially children, senior Emiratis and people of determination. The remote initiatives and activities were organised in partnership with several ministries as well […]

On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, the Emirates Group is celebrating the achievements of women who are making a positive difference to the nation in their diverse roles, particularly amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their commitment and unwavering efforts are helping to keep Dubai and the world connected through commercial aviation, as […]

As another successful edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) comes to a close, the citywide celebration of shopping, winning and entertainment has saved the best deals, family fun and promotions for last!  With the seven weeks of super sales, exciting promotions and fun-packed activities almost over, DSS presents its eagerly awaited grand finale – the DSS Final Sale! Taking place […]

His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Assistant Director General of Smart Dubai and CEO of Dubai Data Establishment, said:“Emirati women are a key pillar to progressing the nation and a key contributor to the future development of every sector. By empowering women, we can shape a prosperous future for our country.” “Our wise leadership considers empowering […]

Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September. The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand Emirates’ current network to 78 cities in September, offering travellers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific convenient connections via Dubai to the popular Thai destination. Flights between Dubai […]

In the wake of the tragedy in Beirut, VOX Cinemas is screening Lebanese movie Yom eh Yom La2to raise much-needed funds for Emirates Red Crescent. All proceeds from the ticket sales will help with the rebuilding efforts following the recent explosion and provide urgent relief to the thousands of people impacted. Cameron Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer […]

To celebrate the fifth Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, the popular homegrown brand Flow will be hosting a special digital edition of the Flow Talks Series, with four female Emirati visionaries in the spotlight. AYA’s presenter, Marwa Al Hashemi, will be hosting a 15-minute Instagram takeover, during which she will discuss her own journey […]

Middle East sports fans are now able to access the freshest sports content as streaming service ESPN Player adds award-winning documentaries, live US College sport and extensive studio programming to its line-up. Available across every country in the Middle East, Africa, Europeand some parts of Asia on desktop, mobile, tablet and Android TV, ESPN Player’s […]

As another successful edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) comes to a close, the citywide celebration of shopping, winning and entertainment has saved the best deals, family fun and promotions for last! With the seven weeks of super sales, exciting promotions and fun-packed activities almost over, DSS presents its eagerly awaited grand finale – the DSS […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, connected virtually with potential investors and partners from the United States to present opportunities in Dubai’s technology, healthcare and logistics sectors. The outreach is part of Dubai FDI’s overall strategy of virtual engagement in 2020, presenting an array of investment opportunities during the […]

The number of companies listing on Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s online marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) has surged 340% since its launch earlier this year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chamber revealed that 66 companies are registered on the Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) marketplace, up from 15 companies in July. […]

This summer, more than 950 staff members from KPMG Lower Gulf’soffices in Dubai and Sharjah are relocating to a future-focused and sustainable 4,675m2workspace at One Central, a gateway to international trade, finance and business. With this strategic investment in the heart of Dubai’s central business district, KPMG Lower Gulf will continue to offer its audit, […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Conakry, Guinea and Dakar, Senegal from 3 September, taking the total number of cities served by Emirates in Africa to eight. Flights from Dubai to Conakry and Dakar will be linked services, operating twice weekly, utilising an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.* The addition of linked services […]

In its latest episode, AYA, a pioneering Arabic YouTube series aimed at Gen Z viewers, will be sending its presenters on a glamorous shopping spree across The Dubai Mall. This stylish episode promises to be unlike AYA’s usual challenge-driven episodes. AYA’s presenters will go on a thrilling dash around The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, on […]

Return on Investment is a performance measure used to assess the efficiency of an investment. ROI tries to directly measure the amount of return on a particular investment. Social media ROI is a metric showing how much value is generated with the investments made towards social media. In other words, social media ROI is the sum of all social […]

GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been awarded a 5-year ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The company will provide quality and safe ramp, passenger and cargo warehousing services to airlines with a team of highly trained, customer-oriented aviation professionals. GTA dnata will commence operations at YVR […]

Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has announced steady progress on the construction of the Al Barsha Tower located in the Al Barsha area in Dubai, with the project 95% complete and getting ready for handover in September 2020. The project is designed to provide an ideal mix of residential […]

The web design industry is evolving constantly and growing at an unprecedented rate with the progress of technology. This evolution can be seen through the changing styles, adoption of new practices, and the use of innovative technology. The users aspire for enhanced experience along with content that is customized for them. Hence it becomes imperative […]

Ohood Bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, stated that the UAE government is committed to promoting partnerships with global governments to share their experience in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving sustainable economic recovery, and developing a state-of-the-art healthcare system. This embodies the vision of the UAE leadership, which […]

Another edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) may be coming to an end, but the summer fun and super staycation deals can be enjoyed for a little while longer. Resident families, couples and friends, as well as visitors can pick from a great selection of hotel offers at some of Dubai’s celebrated resorts and destination […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is organising a virtual, specialised seminar under the title ‘Emirati Customs and Traditions,’ in cooperation with Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Communication and presented by Meera Al Falasi. The aim is to spread awareness and knowledge among the various members of the UAE community, with their different nationalities, about […]

Seminars, conferences, and exhibitions are great, we have established that. They’re interactive, engaging, fun and of course informational. But you know what’s better? Watching a seminar from any part of the world, that would be time and cost-efficient, not to mention so cool! Seminars are dynamic that’s given, but converting a physical event into a […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has revealed that the number of active trademark files on its ‘IP Gateway’ reached 5,126 in the first six months of 2020, a 14% increase compared to H1 2019.Meanwhile, the number of complaints registered for infringement of intellectual property (IP)in the first half of […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry member companies’ exports to China in May 2020 increased 18% month- on-month (m-o-m) and 26% year-over-year (y-o-y) as the Chamber issued a record 256 Certificates of Origin (COOs) targeting the country worth over AED 283 million. The value of COOs for May, the third highest on record, marked growth […]

Twentieth Century Studios in association with Marvel Entertainment presents“The New Mutants,” an original horror thriller directed by Josh Boone and written by Boone and Knate Lee. The film releases in the UAE on 10th September. “The New Mutants” stars Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones; Early Man; Then Came You), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peaky Blinders; Split; Glass; […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced the leasing of 126 residential units from its residential portfolio across Dubai in six hours as part of its Summer Deals campaign that was launched on 20 August. This achievement reiterates the company’s solid strategic approach and its well-thought-out […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of e-Store, a free website builder from Etisalat Business Edgeenabling Small and Medium Business (SMB) customers to transform their businesses online with no contract obligations – from displaying products online, allowing customers to place orders online to providing customer insights and analytics. Built with small businesses in mind, e-Store free […]

The 104th Open Auction for Distinctive Number Plates, organised on 22nd August 2020 by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, took in AED36.224 million. This amount compares favourably with the proceeds of the last open plates auction the Roads and Transport Authority held in December 2019, which reached AED19 millions, an increase of 83 percent […]

DIY it! That’s the best method to save cash and you learn something new. But let’s be honest we can’t say the same when it comes to web designing. Designing your website using a custom template can be a good foundation for the professional web designer to build from. But that’s it, leave it to them to […]

Emirates will operate repatriation flights to Bengaluru, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram from 20 until 31 August. The special flights will facilitate travel for Indian citizens in the UAE wishing to return home, and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The airline will operate repatriation flights to India on the […]

After the huge success of DXB Snow Week earlier this month, Dubai Sports Council and Ski Dubai are back together to announce the 11th edition of the DXB Ice Warrior Challenge. A popular event among obstacle course and adrenaline junkies, this year’s Ice Warrior Challenge XI will take place on September 25 on one of the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is excited to reveal its impressive slate of upcoming movies which are sure to captivate audiences and reignite the cinema industry following months of government-mandated closures and […]