The Spirit of Dubai Parfums by Nabeel, an ultra-luxury fragrance brand from the UAE has unveiled SHUMUKH, the world’s most expensive and luxurious unisex perfume, valued at AED 4.752 million /US $ 1.295 million. Paying tribute to “The Spirit of Dubai”, SHUMUKH, which in Arabic translates to ‘deserving the highest’, unites the art of jewellery […]

Leading experts in healthcare from the UAE and around the world will gather in Dubai on 17th to 19th March for the annual UAE eHealth Week which is organised by HIMSS Middle East and under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health, the Dubai Health Authority and the Emirates […]

Eng.Dawood Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al Hajiri, General Director of Dubai Municipality officially inaugurated the Dubai WoodShow at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in the presence of key international dignitaries and VIPs. The event will run until Thursday, 14th March 2019. “Wood industry is an important sector all over the world, and […]

The Dubai Mall is celebrating Dubai’s art season and the Spring/Summer fashion season with M WOODS at The Dubai Mall, an exclusive art exhibition curated by Michael Xufu Huang in partnership with M WOODS, one of Beijing’s most influential contemporary art museums. From March 12–April 30, nearly 40 of the world’s most important Western and […]

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, supported 4,227 Emirati entrepreneurs and provided a package of incentives and facilities worth AED 101 million in 2018 as the agency maintained its strategic focus on promoting innovative entrepreneurial ideas and initiatives. The number […]

The World Bank Group has hosted a special knowledge-sharing event in partnership with Smart Dubai titled, “Smart Dubai: Digital Transformation Strategy and Implementation Results”, at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC. The Smart Dubai delegation showcased the citywide smart transformation reshaping the emirate, detailing the strategy and key initiatives driving the change. Following opening […]

Dubai’s favourite edutainment attraction, Mattel Play! Town is set to host a unique and interactive picnic experience for the whole family that will transport guests into the magical world of Barney & friends. ‘Picnic with Barney & friends’ is set to launch on Friday the 5th of April and invites guests to relax in Barney’s House between […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the launch of sales of its fourth tower B at ‘Park Gate Residences’ as part of its wasl1 project. This comes in light of the high investor interest in the project, and the sales success of the former three tower units in record time. On […]

Emirates today announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) starting 1st July, 2019. The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now have 11 daily flight options to and from three London airports. As with the first, the second daily flight to Stansted will also be operated by […]

Student designers from the College of Fashion and Design in Dubai joined modest-wear designers from over a dozen countries for the second edition of Dubai Modest Fashion Week, held at the Emerald Palace, Kempinsky Palm Jumeirah last week. The modest fashion movement is predicted to rake in US$250 billion (AED918bn) in sales by 2020. The […]

Dubai Miracle Garden – the world’s largest natural flower garden – invites all UAE families and yoga fans to make the most of the beautiful Dubai weather and join in the fun of a unique one-hour group yoga class on Saturday 16th March in the garden’s Disney Avenue, against a backdrop of stunning giant floral […]

Union Properties is all set to host an exciting family event at its UPTOWN Mirdiff community. The event will take place on March 15 from 4pm to 10pm at the popular heritage-style community that absolutely combines a bustling commercial center. The exciting event will feature a section for arts and crafts, along with a handicraft […]

World’s Ultimate Strongman, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, has launched the WUS Incubator program – an innovative, intensive training program to take athletes with potential and turn them into world beaters. Some of the biggest stars in strength sports are coming to Dubai to take part in a new initiative to develop a […]

Dubai Wood Show, which has been instrumental in creating a unique platform for the wood and woodworking machinery industry in the MENA region, will feature more than 50 types of wood species at the upcoming event, which will take place from 12th – 14th March 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s show will […]

Three young UAE nationals are driving a community initiative to help Expo 2020 Dubai showcase traditional Emirati hospitality on a global scale through the ‘Hayyakum’ movement, which aims to extend a warm welcome to millions of international visitors and hundreds of participants ahead of the next World Expo. Nine-year-olds Hamdan Sultan Al Subousi and Elyazia […]

Emaar Group is marking an industry-first by leveraging the significant potential of blockchain technology with plans to offer the Emaar community token for customers and partners by the end of this year. This highlights Emaar’s intense focus on innovation and providing the most complete experience to drive customer service, loyalty and referral across its businesses, […]

Make your trip to Last Exit, the first-of-its-kind food truck park concept by Meraas, a truly memorable one with food, fun and photos – and win fabulous prizes while you’re at it! From 10 March to 13 April, in addition to the great food, unique ambience and unmissable photo opportunities that are part and parcel […]

SME World 2019, the sixth edition of the premier entrepreneurship summit in the Middle East & North Africa region, will be held on the 14th of March 2019 at The Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai. Organised by Dubai SME – the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small […]

The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run continued its journey across the UAE on day seven (10 March) as the Flame of Hope visited landmark locations in Dubai for the second day in a row. Torch runners began the day at Dubai Design District, before moving on to Dubai Frame and City Walk. The Flame […]

Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, has revealed that its hospitality division – Hospitality by DWTC – catered for 1,056 high-profile external events in 2018, serving a total of 415,293 guests. DWTC continues to strengthen Dubai’s competitiveness as a regional event destination. “The impressive results for 2018 are a testament to the competency of the entire […]

Santiago Fraser, CSR Coordinator at Emirates NBD, has been chosen to be part of the UAE Tennis Team at the Special Olympics World Games 2019 being hosted in Abu Dhabi from March 14–21, 2019. 24-year old Santiago developed a passion for sports early on in his life, inspired by his sports-loving parents. His mother, a […]

Initiated by the Art Dubai Group and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Art Week is the region’s largest cultural festival taking place in the UAE every March as part of Dubai’s Art Season. The 9th edition of Art Week starts on Saturday March 16 with over 500 events taking place over […]

Grand Millennium Dubai, a 5-star property located in Barsha Heights has been recognised for its commitment towards the protection and preservation of the environment. The property received the CSR Environmental Award from the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) during the 22nd Annual Corporate Gala Dinner held under the Patronage and in the presence of H.E. Eng. […]

The organizations and companies based in the International Humanitarian City (IHC) came together yesterday for the IHC annual members’ global meeting. More than 100 members and guests attended the event. IHC CEO, Giuseppe Saba, gave an overview of the achievements of 2018, including the launch and replicas of the Humanitarian Logistics Databank, and the development […]

The Dubai Duty Free Nightingales – have been awarded with the “Best A Cappella Performance” at the recently concluded ChoirFest Middle East 2019. The competition, organised by The Fridge, took place at Gems Wellington Academy in Silicon Oasis on the afternoon of the 8th March and featured choirs from corporate, community and schools across the […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, participates for the first time in the Emirates Airline Literature Festival by hosting an activation that highlights the importance of learning through play in the early years of children. Dubai Cares’ participation in the Festival, which run from March 1 to 9 aims to show […]

Dubai Media City, a thriving media community in the Middle East region, has announced a new competition for aspiring artists that seeks to foster local and regional talent, leading an exciting art movement within the city. Titled DMC Canvas, the contest invites artists, designers and other talented individuals to harness their creativity to revamp an […]

Three time Grammy award winner Gwen Stefani will bring down the curtain on one of the world’s richest races, Dubai World Cup. The pop-star is behind chartbuster hits such as ‘What You Waiting For?’ ‘Hollaback Girl’ and ‘Rich Girl’. The American artist will take to the Apron Views stage at Meydan Racecourse on 30 March […]

The next generation of writers of the UAE were honoured at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature with a special ceremony for the winners of the Oxford University Press (OUP) Story Writing Competition. The annual competition is a fixture of the academic calendar with 3,084 students from around the UAE sending in their entries this […]

Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Victor Haruta confirmed the participation of Moldova at the Dubai World Expo 2020, aiming to strengthen Moldova’s position as an emerging leader for production, manufacturing, and innovation. The Ambassador, Mr Victor Haruta commented in aninterview with “hotelandrest.com “ News web in Abu Dhabi , “Moldova […]

The Final delivered excellent polo matches and great entertainment that did not disappoint the spectators and fans at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. A flag presentation by the Al Habtoor Riding School marked the start of the afternoon followed by the Bentley Subsidiary Final with Dubai Wolves competed against Zedan Polo team. The […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature dedicated day seven to the youth with a specially created Youth Day that saw extraordinary talks and fascinating conversations aimed to inspire. Highlights of the day included a rousing discussion of how to make a better life for oneself with Saudi Arabian media figure and author, Ahmad AlShugairi. Shugairi […]

Bluewaters, Meraas’ unique island destination and home to Ain Dubai, is all set to host the second phase of its three-month-long activation with the  Bluewaters Open Gallery, in line  with the ongoing Dubai Art Season . Running over the next four weekends until 30 March, the event is part of Meraas’ efforts to bring music, […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of the Visitor Line ‘Transit Pack’, offering transit passengers 1GB data and 10 flexi minutes valid for 48 hours for AED50. The launch follows the UAE government’s decision to grant free transit visas for 48 hours to passengers transiting throughout the UAE’s airports. Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat, said: […]

The answer to one of literature’s most contentious questions – which is best, Fact or Fiction? – was decided at the culmination of the Costa Debate for 2019, with fabulous fiction proving to be the valiant victor over the more prosaic fact. This is the sixth year that Costa Coffee has teamed up with the […]

Bringing in energy and making the festival of colours Holi more colourful, Neha Kakkar will have Dubai dancing to her hit Bollywood numbers at the upcoming Holi Masti event. The sensational singer will be headlining the Holi festivities at  Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre Dubai on Friday, March 22, 2019. The day long family […]

Inspirational book entitled 13 Amazing Women of Arabia, written by Dana Alblooshi a GEMS Education student and the youngest Emirati to experience training at the US-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to launch at Emirates Festival of Literature. Dana Alblooshi, a student at GEMS Wellington International School, wrote the book in celebration […]

Across the world every day, Emirates’ flights connect people and businesses, enabling travel, tourism and trade. Whether from the cockpit, or inside the aircraft cabin, on the ramp or at the hangar, at service desks across the world or from headquarters in Dubai, Emirates’ female employees make an important contribution to the successful operation of […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting the biggest Holi celebration in the UAE on 15 March with well-known Indian singers and music composers in attendance. Leading Indian musical talent Falguni Pathak and renowned Marathi singer […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature kicked of its sixth day, filled with sessions and workshops from some of the world’s leading authors. Highlights of the day included the announcement of the School Librarian of the Year Awards 2019 winners. The awards recognise those Librarians who have demonstrated outstanding commitment in sharing their love of […]

The Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP), represented by Health Education and Promotion Department, has launched the third phase of “Healthy and Positive Work Environment” initiative for the year 2019, in a ceremony held at the headquarters of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The initiative serves government directions to achieve happiness and positivity. The […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, has announced the list of artists for its SIKKA Art Fair 2019, which will take place from 16th to 24th March at Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood. To be held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint […]

Intelak, the UAE’s aviation, travel, and tourism-focused incubator, marked International Women’s Day with an ideation workshop and mentoring session to dive into the history of, and activate the participation of GCC women in the region’s travel industry. This was the first time Intelak hosted an ideation workshop that targeted the growth of GCC female-led businesses […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has launched “Falafel talks” at key Arabic restaurants across Dubai. A path-breaking innovation that effectively digitizes the ubiquitous and humble Arabic snack and turns it into an entry ticket for Global Village. Key Dubai restaurants including […]

Emirates Holidays, part of leading travel services provider dnata, is set to establish a local presence in Denmark and Sweden in Spring 2019. Known for its range of well-curated and bespoke travel packages, Emirates Holidays focuses on promoting its hub Dubai. The new branch in Scandinavia will cater to Danish and Swedish travellers, offering them […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Berkeley Middle East Holding, a multi-national group for top global investment opportunities, during the Arising Sub- Sahara Africa Conference and Awards 2019. The event was held in partnership with the luxury real estate developer at Sobha Hartland. The agreement […]

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emaar Industries & Investments (EII) to co-operate and collaborate in assisting local SMEs to be part of innovative projects and grow internationally. The MoU […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is welcoming 4,200 athletes due to compete in the Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed […]

Dubai Food Festival (DFF) celebrations are in full swing at La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, under the theme ‘Love the Beach, Live the Food’ that reflects its picture-perfect setting and vibrant outdoor dining concepts. Until 9 March, La Mer continues to host unforgettable dining experiences inside beautiful beach pergolas, inviting visitors to […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the New Zealand Business Council (NZBC) in Dubai in a move to strengthen UAE-New Zealand relations and expand bilateral economic ties. The New Zealand Business Council is the 50th country-specific business council to be established in Dubai under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber. The […]

Businessman Gaurav Sinha, founder of the branding, design and communications agency Insignia, will be in discussion with fellow author Rehan Khan next Saturday, March 9th at the prestigious Emirates Airline Festival of Literature about his new book Compassion Inc. Published by the UK’s Ebury Press, Compassion Inc. sets out to offer ‘actionable solutions’ towards maintaining […]

Starting the year on a high note, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai is gearing up to host the event of the season on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in celebration of its 3-year anniversary. Situated on a private island off the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai is an urban […]

Within the context of its strategy to promote healthcare system and develop medical facilities for the happiness of clients, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched E-Licensing services, including licensing of private medical facilities and pharmaceutical companies, in addition to renewing both licenses, which target firms and business category. H.E. Dr. Amin Hussein […]

Kite Beach, the adventurous and playful destination by Meraas, is calling on all foodies and fitness enthusiasts to join its free fitness sessions under the theme ‘Get your Balance, Live the Food’ this Dubai Food Festival (DFF). Do not miss the last weekend classes at Kite Beach, where you can enjoy yoga, bootcamps, Zumba, Afro […]

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” –Mother Teresa City Centre Deira has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent to host a food charity drive this Dubai Food Festival. In line with its commitment towards corporate social responsibility, and to support the communities that surround the mall, City Centre Deira invites residents […]

Riverland™ Dubai, the free-to-enter themed recreational hub at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is turning into a paradise for book lovers this March. Visitors will get a chance to engage in a discussion about award-winning book “Baghdad Clock” at Riverland™ Dubai on 9 March at Pascal Tepper […]

The official ceremony for the 2019 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (1-9 March 2019) took place today with a myriad of voices paying tribute to the Arab world’s annual homage to the written and spoken word. Dana Al Booshi, the young Emirati dynamo, who at 12 years old is the youngest author appearing at the […]

The potential of DP World investing in new infrastructure in Kazakhstan’s ports and logistics sectors was the focus of discussions between global trade enabler DP World’s Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister H.E. Askar Mamin in Astana today. This follows the signing of two framework agreements with the government of […]

Emirates and Dubai Future Accelerators, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, have launched the sixth cohort of the Accelerators programme with an opening ceremony to welcome the seven participant teams at Emirates Towers. The opening event was attended by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Khalfan Belhoul, CEO, Dubai Future […]

World Art Dubai, the Middle East’s largest affordable retail art fair, has expanded its accessible programme of features for its landmark fifth edition, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from April 3-6. The show, which boasts a collection of 150 galleries and artists from more than 30 countries displaying over 3,000 pieces including […]

It was race-time atop the roof of Fairgreen International School in The Sustainable City, Dubai, with solar model cars vrooming ahead under the bright Dubai sun as part of the 2nd International Solar Print, under the Million Solar Stars Challenge (MSS Challenge). Watching all the action come to life was none other than the world-renowned […]

Looking for something to keep the kids engaged after school? KidZania® Dubai has got you covered with a cool new offer which will continue your children’s learning and development after the last school bell. With KidZania® Dubai’s After-School Mania, enjoy the Economy Ticket for only AED 99 when you bring them after 4pm, Sunday to […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is inviting visitors to ‘live the food’ in its healthiest form with a specially curated line-up of ‘Know your Ingredients. Live the Food ‘activities. The destination is going organic this Dubai Food Festival (DFF) with fun activities designed to educate children about the benefits of organic farming. Little visitors can participate […]

Grab your shades and flip-flops, and immerse yourself into a Tropical Island Beach Party at LEGOLAND® Water Park, as the water park is set to transform itself into a beachy paradise next month.  Taking place over two weekends; Friday 15 to Saturday 16 March, Friday 22 to Saturday 23 March and then every day for […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, has announced that it will be participating in ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism trade fair, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from 6th to 10th March 2019. Dubai Culture, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and […]

The fourth day of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature saw yet another amazing and insightful day. Focusing on education, children and sustainability, book lovers were left far from disappointed. Highlights of the day included a nail-biting contest, the battle for the eighth Chevron Readers’ Cup which took place at the Festival today, with 80 […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, invites visitors to ‘live the food’ in all its forms and celebrate the eclectic gastronomic experience the destination has to offer with its ‘Meet the Chefs, Live the Food’ event. Running till 9 March as part of the sixth annual Dubai Food Festival (DFF) 2019, this […]

Dubai Food Festival (DFF) celebrations are in full swing at La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, under the theme ‘Love the Beach, Live the Food’ that reflects its picture-perfect setting and vibrant outdoor dining concepts. Until 9 March, La Mer continues to host unforgettable dining experiences inside beautiful beach pergolas, inviting visitors to enjoy […]

If you’ve been hearing buzz surrounding the number 10 recently, it’s not a coincidence! Samsung is celebrating its 10th anniversary with amazing prizes, including the amazing addition to the Galaxy S family, the Galaxy S10, throughout the UAE. The Galaxy Crew surprised people at the least expected places; whether they’re watching a movie, a football […]

During the next World Expo in Dubai in 2020, Belgium will show the world its technological progress to connect minds and create the future. The country’s pavilion, specially built for the occasion, will be a real jewel of architecture and engineering; it will be a green ark spanning several levels. From 20 October 2020 to […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is celebrating International Women’s Day with a special line-up of ladies’ experiences, including a free-to-attend workout by Fitness First, fragrant wellness products, dining rewards and more to mark the occasion on Friday, 8 March. Held at China Court from 9am to 11am, the free workout features Zumba and Pilates training led by […]

Emirates is offering UAE travelers a chance to discover the world or visit family and friends back home this spring break. Book a relaxing beach holiday on a picturesque island in the Maldives, or go on an adventure and visit some of Asia’s most vibrant cities including Phuket and Singapore. European and North American travellers […]

Kurt Kitayama surged into the top five on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings after securing his second win of the season with a sensational comeback at the 2019 Oman Open at Al Mouj Golf. The 26 year old, who has now won twice in just 11 starts, came into the final round three […]

A perfect way for your little ones to tap into their creative potential this March, at Emaar’s vibrant Downtown Dubai. All through March, #MyDowntownDubai vibes will be heartened with a series of fun-filled workshops. Kids between the ages of 3 and 11 will have the opportunity to explore their craft skills and enhance their creative […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured 33 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts in the second half of 2018 during a recognition ceremony recently held at its premises. The Dubai Chamber CSR Label was presented to Landmark Group and United Engineering Construction Company for the first time. QBG was awarded for […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced that international R&B recording artist and singer Jay Sean will perform live in concert at its Main Stage on Friday, 8th March 2019. The superstar is well known for his chart-topping numbers including ‘Down’, […]

dnata Travel has been named “Favourite Travel Agent” at the annual Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards were presented at a gala dinner in Dubai, in front of the region’s leading travel and hospitality operators. “We are proud to be voted the most preferred travel agent by the readers of Condé […]

As anticipation builds ahead of the April opening of MasterChef, the TV Experience, fans of the international TV sensation can sample an exclusive taste of what’s in store at the new restaurant during Taste of Dubai, which runs March 7-9 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. MasterChef, the TV Experience, will descend on the three-day food […]

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (Sobi), an international company dedicated to providing access to innovative treatments for people with rare diseases, has expanded its presence within Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science and healthcare-focused business community. Sobi and DSP have a long-standing relationship with Sobi launching its first offices in DSP in 2012. Guido Oelkers, CEO of […]

The UAE is an exciting destination for food lovers, particularly Dubai which is a global hub for gastronomy. Visitors to the emirates can explore a range of cuisine from virtually every part of the globe, as expatriates bring a taste of their home country to cafes, restaurants and pop-up food stalls. Airbnb Experiences is part […]

In a bid to connect and unite the UAE’s schools and colourful cultures, Brighton College Dubai has partnered with Nikon to launch a month-long photography competition. Inviting students from all UAE based schools to get creative and explore the theme of tolerance through photography, Brighton College Dubai and Nikon are giving two talented students the […]

The third day of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature continued to amaze fans with a line-up of inspiring sessions and workshops from yet more amazing international and local authors. The day focused on the publishing industry, with topics ranging from dynamics of translation, digital changes to the value of editorial and what literary agents […]

Berets MC, a Dubai based bike club will raise awareness for autism with the help of several cause supporters and exhibitors for the fifth year in a row by hosting an Autism Awareness Ride at the Dubai Investment Park on March 15th. This event invites children and teachers from local autism schools, bike riders, and […]

In support of the UAE Government’s move declaring 2019 as the Year of Tolerance, Storytel, the Arabic division of Europe’s leading platform for audiobooks, has set up a recording studio booth at the ongoing 11th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Dubai to allow visitors to share their thoughts on how they live and spread […]

Radio personality Richard Dean launched a groundbreaking new book on public speaking at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2019 – CROWDPLEASER: the 100 greatest public speaking tips of all time from Socrates to Steve Jobs. CROWDPLEASER brings together, for the first time, 100 classic tips, tricks and hacks on the art and science of […]

Novo Cinemas have done it again! The innovative and award-winning brand has unveiled its state-of-the-art flagship location at IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai. Bolstering through the region with their largest IMAX® with Laser cinema in Dubai, featuring next-generation Laser technology – Novo’s ultra-modern multiplex comes complete with a stunning ‘cosmic’ aesthetic and boldly represents […]

Students from more than 1,200 schools across the UAE have the chance to build on their creative thinking and innovation skills by sketching ideas that could positively impact society as part of the newly launched Expo 2020 Young Innovators initiative. Building on the notion that innovation can start from a simple design or scribbled plan […]

The Consumer Cooperative Union revealed that the sales of Consumer Cooperatives in the UAE amounted to AED 6 Billion and 843 Million until the end of 2018. The number of shareholders in the cooperatives reached 76, 294, confirming the effectiveness of programs and plans implemented by the cooperatives with the confidence of the shareholders and […]

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced that its 2019 budget has increased significantly to AED 1 billion. This increase is a reflection of DAFZA unwavering commitment to continuously increase its contribution to Dubai non-oil trade. DAFZA’s investment in new expansion projects is estimated to be around AED 780 million representing 78% which comes […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a workshop in collaboration with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP which provided valuable information about the UAE Bankruptcy Law and its impact on both debtors and creditors in the country. The workshop, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, lawyers and […]

As part of its ongoing efforts to contribute to and support Emirati society, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) a company of DP World, celebrated the graduation of its second batch of students from its Tumoohi training programme. Tumoohi, which means “My Ambition”, is a training initiative designed to help young and talented Emiratis develop the […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Reel Cinemas will be hosting the World of Women Cinema Festival 2019 (WOW) that will recognize outstanding films and achievements of women in the local and international film industry. To be hosted at Dubai Marina Mall from March 7 to 9, the women’s film fair will showcase films by women […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) demonstrated its commitment to the Year of Tolerance with a special Global Day for MBRU family which included the planting of a traditional Al Ghaf tree and a range of cultural activities at the university’s campus in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). Running under the tagline […]

The second day of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature hosted a wide range of inspirational talks from some of the most influential people of our time, from doctors to activists via some of the children’s favourites. Highlights of the day included ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ children’s author and illustrator, Jeff Kinney, meeting some […]

The winners of the Montegrappa Writing Prize, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature’s prestigious competition to discover unpublished novelists, have been announced today. Recognised as one of the most successful writing competitions in the region, the competition has a proven track record in finding new writing talent, producing eight published authors in the last five […]

The UAE Tour 2019 saw 20 teams of competing cyclist’s race through Dubai Design District (d3), for the third consecutive year. The event hosted by Dubai Sports Council (DSC), travelled through the streets of Dubai as part of its seventh and final stage, starting from Dubai Safari and ending at City Walk. Dubai Design District […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, is preparing to launch its Traditional Handicrafts Strategy. The announcement predates the Safeguarding Emirati Cultural Heritage Forum, which will be held on 5th and 6th March at Etihad Museum under the Patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin […]

The nation’s outstanding young poets were recognised today at the prize giving ceremony of the Taaleem Award for Poetry held during the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (1-9 March 2019). The winners received a commemorative book featuring their winning entries and a trophy, awarded to them by the 2019 Festival poet Joshua Seigal alongside folk […]

The Environmental Compliance Department at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) carried out a surprise inspection at the Waterfront Market in Dubai. Inspectors seized 1,730 kilograms of fish, issued violation tickets to shop owners, fishermen and fish transporters who contravened the nation’s fisheries regulations, and donated the haul to charities to benefit families in need. Conducted […]

A report from the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, shows that the number of operating businesses in Hatta has reached 791, a 22% growth from 2009 to 2018. The licenses issued according to the activities were: commercial (533), professional (244), industry (11) and tourism (3). The […]

A team of MSc students from MODUL University Dubai has secured a place on an accelerator programme, which is being conducted by Expo 2020 Dubai’s global funding and partnership programme Expo Live in conjunction with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). The placement will enable the student team to further develop their start-up, Carb-In – a […]

Emirates, the Official Airline of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, offered tennis fans a once in a lifetime experience to meet their tennis hero and legend, Roger Federer. The “Emirates ball flight”, a fan favorite, offered tennis enthusiasts the chance to win two final match tickets and to meet the Dubai Duty Free Tennis […]

Juggling the positive and negative impacts of technology is one of the biggest challenges of the next generation, school students from across the UAE concluded during an in-depth conversation at Expo 2020 Dubai’s second Next Gen World Majlis. The session, titled ‘Technology with heart and mind’, featured 21 students aged 13 to 17, who discussed […]

As part of their effort to enable trade and promote economic diversification, DP World and Jafza hosted their annual Associates Forum 2019 in Dubai recently to gather and thank their key stakeholders from around the world. The event opened with a one-on-one session with HE Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce […]

The Sustainable City, Dubai will host ‘Greener Living’, an environment-themed festival dedicated to promoting a modern and eco-friendly lifestyle through interactive activities and educative programmes for different age groups. To be held from February 28 to March 2, the festival includes documentaries to mark their Middle East premieres, and panel discussions involving several organisations and […]

For the 12th consecutive year, Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), is taking part in the Dubai International Boat Show. The event, which is held at the entrance of the Dubai Water Canal, kicked off on Tuesday, Feb 26th and continues up to March 2nd. RTA’s participation aims at boosting the effective interaction with partners and showcasing marine […]

The inaugural day of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature played host to a melting pot of conversation, storytelling and insightful dialogue from a host of literary titans, discussing everything from space to social media. Highlights of the day included a panel of superwomen including Sue Nelson (Wally Funk’s Race for Space), Kate Pankhurst (Fantastically […]

Emirates has won ‘Favourite Middle East Airline, Premium Cabin’ at the prestigious Conde Nast Middle East Reader’s Choice Awards. The awards, conferred by reader-generated votes across the GCC, celebrate the best in travel in a variety of categories. The award is a testament to the airline’s consistent commitment to invest in new products and services that deliver […]

Representatives from the Abu Dhabi Executive Council visited Expo 2020 Dubai for a half-day workshop and site tour, reaffirming the essential role of national collaboration in delivering the first ever World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Entities from across the UAE are working closely with Expo […]

The Burj Club in the iconic Burj Khalifa is celebrating International Women’s Day with special fitness memberships for the ladies. For only AED 399, women can join the remarkable health and wellness facility in the iconic tower and access all its state-of-the-art facilities. They can also work out at the dedicated ladies’ gymnasium which opens […]

CONCEPT / IDEA In line with Expo 2020 Dubai’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, the architecture of the Monaco Pavilion surprises and fascinates. It is inspired by a kaleidoscope that incorporates the “Rock” of Monaco and reflects the many facets of the Principality: its characteristics, its professions, its actions, its multiple perspectives, its […]

Emirates’ commitment to supporting initiatives across the culture and arts spectrum in Dubai will culminate tomorrow at the 11th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The airline continues to support the Festival’s aim of revealing the world in words, bringing books and ideas to a wide audience, encouraging the lively exchange of thoughts […]

The “Dubai Maritime Virtual Cluster” platform, under the umbrella of the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), has acquired the interest of visitors to the Dubai International Boat Show 2019, which is currently being held at Dubai Water Canal. The strong numbers of attendees for the Smart Knowledge and Research platform represents an enhanced effort towards […]

DP World, UAE Region has won top honours at the 11th edition of Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) that encourages public and private sector organisations to address the challenges of mobility and environmental conservation. DP World, UAE Region won the first position for Mobility Management (Smart […]

The Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) has won the ‘Excellence Award for Arab Government Achievements’ for external maintenance services provided to its customers, during a ceremony organized recently by the Excellence Awards Academy in the Arab region, at Roda Al Bustan hotel in Dubai. DGW has won the award for the innovation category in external engineering […]

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, showcased the latest digital utilities solutions at the recent DEWA Innovation Week. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO, DEWA experienced digital twins technology by AVEVA and EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Art Dubai, the world’s most internationally diverse art fair, returns March 20 to 23, 2019 for its 13th edition with works by more than 500 contemporary and modern artists from […]

Etisalat received ‘The Most Valuable Telecoms Brand’ in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by Brand Finance at Mobile World Congress as a recognition for the company’s increase in brand value to $8.3bn-higher than any other telecom brand in the MENA region and the only telecom brand portfolio to break the $10bn brand value […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that the Eight Principles of Governance and the 50-Year Charter, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, represent a roadmap for the government’s work […]

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has launched the Smart Mobile Service, the latest addition to the Maritime innovation and transformation march, with positive interaction from exhibitors and visitors at the Dubai International Boat Show 2019 at Dubai Water Canal. Hailing from the smart car concept, the Smart Mobile Service, is equipped with the latest […]

Over the years, Home Centre, the leading home retailer in the Middle East, has been active in transforming the personal living spaces of its customers. Through the latest edition of the Win This Look competition, the brand successfully helped four contestants in the UAE achieve their dream homes in a truly unique fashion. Contestants were […]

Members of the UAE public turned out in force as the Expo 2020 Volunteers team visited Hatta, reiterating the importance of countrywide collaboration and national pride in delivering Expo 2020 Dubai. The event saw hundreds more people sign up to volunteer for the next World Expo, as the total number of registrations reached 50,000. As […]

If you ever wished to visit the ultimate fantasy land, then Reel Cinemas is offering a chance to make your fantastical dream come true! Book tickets in advance for one of the most anticipated movies of 2019-Captain Marvel, with Reel Cinemas’ unmatched experiences – Dolby Cinema & ScreenX and stand a chance to win a […]

For the second consecutive year, Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, was presented with the accolade for ‘Excellence in Management’ at the Loyalty Awards 2019 dinner held in Paris on 19 February 2019. The award was collected by Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Senior Vice President, Emirates Skywards. The awards ceremony was organised […]

Emirates Post, the leading postal and express delivery provider in the region, hosted a series of events in February to celebrate Innovation Month, demonstrating its commitment to the progressive culture of innovation present within the UAE. The line-up of events included several discussions on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, The Role of Post […]

An incredible activation is at WAFI and visitors will be able to witness the best from the world of science. In collaboration with ‘World Touring Exhibitions’, WAFI  is hosting an interactive science exhibition called ‘WAFI’s Science Factory’ from 26 February – mid-April. The activation combines both knowledge and fun challenges where visitors can experience and […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, bagged the UAE’s Most Luxurious Developer of the Year honour at the Luxury Network International Awards. Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Tolerance and UAE Cabinet Member, the event was hosted by the Luxury Network and CAEL. […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, honoured the winners of the 10th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award today at a prestigious […]

The global equine industry will once again converge on the Dubai International Horse Fair and the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21st to 23rd March, 2019, in Dubai. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the UAE is set to host the Conference of Agricultural Ministers of the World’s Date Producing and Processing Countries. Organized by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in collaboration with the Ministry […]

Carrefour, which is operated in UAE by Majid Al Futtaim, today inaugurated “Taste of Egypt” in partnership with the Egyptian Commercial Office in a ceremony at its hypermarket located in Mall of the Emirates. From February 26th – March 9th, the festival will celebrate the best of food that Egypt has to offer in addition […]

Calling all Dubai flappers and dappers, well-renowned millionaire and party host Jay Gatsby is coming to Dubai to host 2 weeks of exclusive parties aboard the QE2 this April. The celebrated magnate from the West Egg neighborhood of Long Island in New York is bringing his full entourage and promises the most extravagant experiences for […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, honoured the winners of the 10th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award today at a prestigious […]

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Art Dubai, the world’s most internationally diverse art fair, returns March 20 to 23, 2019 for its 13th edition with works by more than 500 contemporary and modern artists from […]

Dubai’s premier event for creatives, will return for it’s highly anticipated 5th year. Hosted, once again in Dubai Design District (d3), -ing Creative Festival’s extensive schedule kicks off on April 11 and will run until April 13. This year’s edition will see an unrivalled series of talks and workshops from some of the biggest brands […]

The Sustainable City, Dubai will host ‘Greener Living’, an environment-themed festival dedicated to promoting a modern and eco-friendly lifestyle through interactive activities and educative programmes for different age groups. To be held from February 28 to March 2, the festival includes documentaries to be mark their Middle East premieres, and panel discussions involving several organisations […]

Innovation Arabia 12 continued at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 2nd day, with a number of key panel discussions, debates, scientific sessions and lectures highlighting the impact of innovation in the Arab World while also focusing on the mega changes taking place in key sectors of our regional economies. Running under […]

Norway will participate at the world exposition Expo 2020 Dubai under the theme “Norway as a world leading ocean nation”. Norway’s coastline is one of the longest in the world, and the marine areas are more than five times as large as the land. Thousands of Norwegians work within one of the ocean industries, being […]

As Dubai sets the table for the sixth annual Dubai Food Festival (DFF) 2019, Meraas’ destinations have lined-up themed activities that encourage visitors to ‘Live the Food’ in all its forms. For the duration of this year’s festival, and until Saturday, 9 March 2019, Meraas’ destinations have a full calendar of delectable gastronomic experiences for […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has embarked on an AED 377 million redevelopment project at its first flagship mixed-use shopping destination, City Centre Deira, to elevate the customer experience with a trendy and vibrant multi-concept food hall and new brands to […]

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is taking Dubai to the world once again in a dramatically unexpected adventure-series, unlike any other part of the multi-global award-winning campaign #BeMyGuest that will be launched on 25 February across social media and online platforms. #BeMyGuest by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) adopts a revolutionary […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has embarked on an AED 377 million redevelopment project at its first flagship mixed-use shopping destination, City Centre Deira, to elevate the customer experience with a trendy and vibrant multi-concept food hall and new brands to […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), H.E Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai and Chairman of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University’s Board of Governors, today officially […]

Emaar Development today unveiled Arabian Ranches III, a secure gated townhouse neighbourhood. The new masterplanned community offers a happy lifestyle with a central park spanning an area of over 30,000 square metres (about 7.5 acres), a 4 km long boulevard, community parks with an extensive choice of play areas for children, as well as wellness […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature reveals its strong business and leadership strand, which sees world class experts deliver powerful advice on how to boost business potential. Sessions will help the audience prepare for career success and future leadership. The Festival, which is held from 1-9th March, will host a dynamic programme on business and leadership covering topics as diverse as the intriguing impact of artificial […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited the public to visit its stand at City Walk, Dubai, until 28 February 2019, to learn about its futuristic projects, innovations by its staff, as well as prominent innovations from local and international start-ups. Visitors can also take part in workshops and activities suitable for all age […]

The city’s first Brazilian Carnival galivanted through the streets of Dubai this weekend to mark the launch of Central Park by Meraas, a new exclusive residential neighbourhood near to City Walk. Over 50,000 residents, visitors and Meraas representatives attended the event with a distinctive Latin American vibe on 22 February to celebrate the launch of […]

If you missed seeing 2019’s Oscar nominated films on the big screen, now is your chance to watch them again. From February 24-28, the Oscars will be taking over Reel Cinemas across its The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, The Springs Souk, Rove Downtown and Jebel Ali Recreational Club locations. All the Oscar nominated movies […]

Companies in Dubai are increasing their efforts to foster innovation, reflected by the 4.7% improvement in the innovation score of Dubai’s private sector over the 2017-2018 period, new analysis conducted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. Released on the occasion of UAE Innovation Month, the analysis showed Dubai private sector’s innovation score […]

Over the weekend, the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) concluded its ‘Walk for Arthritis’ awareness event, targeted at improving the quality of life for people with arthritis, through exercise and movement. More than thousand people walked 3.5km in Dubai Creek Park and took part in various activities like an open-air fitness session, exercises specially designed […]

Berets MC, a Dubai based bike club will raise awareness for autism with the help of several cause supporters and exhibitors for the fifth year in a row by hosting an Autism Awareness Ride at the Dubai Investment Park on March 15th. This event invites children and teachers from local autism schools, bike riders, and […]

It’s going to be 17 days of food extravaganza at The Springs Souk which will celebrate the Dubai Food Festival with an array of fun culinary activities for children. Until March 9, the mall will house an activity-packed kids zone-The Little Foodies Club featuring creative as well as educational activities for children. Let your kids […]

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Expo 2020 Dubai have committed to hosting 2,020 hours of coding tutorials for UAE-based primary school students before the World Expo opens on Oct. 20, 2020. The ‘2020 Hours of Code’ initiative will help students build invaluable critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, useful to all students regardless of their career interests. The […]

The summer of music in Dubai just got even more exciting with the addition of the sensational new Housphere Festival. A mix of regional and global live music stars and performers will grace the stunning grounds of the Address Montgomerie Golf Course on March 22. Festival goers can expect an array of family-friendly activations and […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, marked another important milestone in its pursuit of timely project delivery, achieving this month 90% completion of the Azizi Aliyah Residence. The elegantly designed homes in the AED 470-million residential project in Dubai Healthcare City will be delivered to homeowners in Q2 2019. Azizi […]

The 11th meeting of the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council), headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DFZ Council, announced plans to develop a comprehensive geo-economic map of Dubai in line with the Fifty-Year Charter that aims to position Dubai as a leading destination for investment and business […]

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced that it will showcase its industry-defining maritime neighbourhood – Dubai Harbour during the 27th annual Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2019. Set to the highest international standards, Dubai Harbour will be the first yachting community hub in the Middle East. Designed by leading architects with careful attention to […]

Dubai Science Park, a science and healthcare-focused business community, hosted the fifth edition of its Advance Health event, a networking platform that connects key healthcare stakeholders in the UAE. The forum, which convenes leading experts to discuss important and trending topics in the industry, focused on the merits and challenges of value-based healthcare, a healthcare […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is partnering with Pink Caravan to offer free clinical breast examinations and raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Held at China Court until 2 March, the Pink Caravan medical booth features a qualified doctor providing clinical examinations, a nurse teaching self-checks and an administrative assistant helping participants […]

Dubai Exports, part of the Department of Economic Development and the export promotion agency of the Emirate of Dubai supported the country’s food and beverage sector in the week leading to and during Gulfood. Dubai Exports sought to link the country’s food and beverage manufacturers as well as re-exporters with key buyers that came to […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) recently organised a training session which aimed to familiarise companies with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label framework and application process. The session, hosted at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by prospective applicants representing companies in Dubai who were briefed on the criteria that […]

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, has announced the fifth edition of ‘Shopathon’, its exclusive online sale on thousands of items from four popular Centrepoint brands. Babyshop, Splash, Shoe Mart and Lifestyle will offer their products at heavily marked down prices from 22 to 26 February 2019 through CentrepointStores.com, one of Landmark […]

With over 200 international dining options, The Dubai Mall is a foodie’s dream. In celebration of Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from February 21 – March 9, The Dubai Mall is inviting guests to enjoy some fantastic dining deals and signature dishes, plus get involved in some fun, interactive workshops, activities and contests. Throughout DFF, families […]

Meraas has unveiled its plans for Central Park at City Walk, a new exclusive residential neighbourhood which will surround a 40,000 sqm private park in the heart of Dubai. As part of its dedication to create mould-breaking, imaginative ways of experiencing city life that inspire an active lifestyle for residents and visitors in sustainably-minded destinations, […]

Emirates will be showcasing its flagship Airbus A380 for two days at the first ever Saudi International Airshow. The popular double-decker aircraft will be on display on March 12th and 13th at Al Thumamah Airport in Riyadh, giving visitors the opportunity to tour its interior and experience its award-winning products across all classes, including Emirates’ refreshed […]

Dubai, UAE: Demand within the UAE’s food and beverage sector is expected to gain momentum over the next three years, supported by the country’s fast-growing population, rising number of tourists, and expanding halal food market, according to new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The findings of the analysis were revealed during a […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20th February 2019: Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, is now accepting registrations for the Dragon Boat Challenge, set to be held on the 1st and 2nd of March. The Challenge which will be held at the Marsa Plaza Creek is open for corporates, universities, schools […]

DUBAI — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, Dubai will host its first International Master Competition for RC Aircraft from February 23-27. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Masters RC Championship will take place at the […]

Dubai, UAE, 20 February 2019: DP World PLC announces the acquisition of the holding company of P&O Ferries and P&O Ferrymasters (together P&O Ferries) for a purchase consideration of GBP322mn (USD421mn¹), implying a 2017 Enterprise Value/EBITDA valuation multiple of 6.1x. P&O Ferries is a pan-European integrated logistics business consisting of a market leading roll-on roll-off […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates,19 February 2019: Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced today that it has awarded four research proposals a total of AED 7,884,374 (USD 2,146,284), under its Evidence for Education in Emergencies (E-Cubed) research envelope. E-Cubed was launched in 2016 on the sidelines of the UN General […]

Kigali, Rwanda: A total of 20 startups from the UAE and Africa participated in the first-ever Chamberthon in Kigali, Rwanda, where participants collaborated and developed a framework for Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum Mentorship programme, new cross-border mentorship programme. Organised by Dubai Chamber, the Chamberthon was held during the Africa Tech […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 February 2019: Dubai Land Department (DLD) recently announced the launch of the Smart Audit initiative that allows the completion of real estate transactions on the same day. This comes as part of its tireless efforts to develop and formulate modern 10X initiatives that guarantee the smooth provision of services to […]

DUBAI, U.A.E., 19 FEBRUARY 2019 – Emirates announced today it will launch a four times weekly service between Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, and Dubai, from 2 July 2019. Porto will become Emirates’ second destination in Portugal after its capital, Lisbon, which the airline currently serves with two flights a day. The flight will be operated […]

Dubai-UAE: 18 February, 2019 – Dubai Industrial Park (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and a member of TECOM Group, has launched a report titled ‘Global Food Trends to 2030: With a Closer Look at the GCC‘ in collaboration with The Economist Intelligence Unit. The report, which DI commissioned in an effort to expand […]

Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative launched by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Smart Dubai to support entrepreneurship, launched the 4th round of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition today from the Chamber’s headquarters. The contest is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

DUBAI – Just over two months after hosting the Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon – a gruelling 270km run that challenged the limits of human endurance – Al Marmoom will be back in the spotlight on Friday, February 22, testing participants to the limit as it hosts the region’s most exciting obstacle race, the 2019 Desert […]

Dubai, 18 February 2019: In splendid Willy Wonka fashion, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced that five Golden Tickets will be up for grabs for the 2019 Festival. Worth AED 20,000 each, the tickets give complete access to all sessions and special events, plus exclusive money-can’t-buy festival experiences.  Every Golden Ticket holder will […]

DUBAI, UAE 18 February 2019: The Emirates Official Store has launched a new limited edition collection of Expo 2020 themed aircraft models for aviation enthusiasts and passionate scale-modellers. The highly detailed models are part of a 15 aircraft model collection ranging from Airbus A380s to Boeing 777s featuring the signature Expo 2020 logo in three colours – […]

Dubai, February 17, 2019 – The second Russia-UAE-Africa Food Security Forum launches today (Monday, February 17, 2019) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, offering a prominent platform for discussions that seek to catalyse the transformation led by the global food security sector, strengthen commercial ties, and boost innovation in this vital sector. The Forum is […]

17th February 2019, Dubai: Novo Cinemas have done it again! The innovative and award-winning brand has unveiled its state-of-the-art flagship location at IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai. Bolstering through the region with their largest IMAX® with Laser cinema in Dubai, featuring next-generation Laser technology – Novo’s ultra-modern multiplex comes complete with a stunning ‘cosmic’ […]

Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2019 – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation, and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the 7th edition of Think Science Fair kicked off today.Under the theme of “Seven Fairs for […]

Dubai, UAE: Ryan Fox secured a maiden European Tour title at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth with a convincing 3&2 triumph over Adrian Otaegui which moved the Kiwi to the cusp of the top 10 of the Race to Dubai Rankings. The 32 year old finished eight-under-par after 54 holes of strokeplay to […]

Dubai-UAE: 17 February, 2019 – JBR by Dubai Retail will celebrate Dubai Food Festival with #WOWJBR Cravings, featuring a line-up of exciting themed activities for the entire family. From 28 February to 2 March, singing and juggling chefs, as well as roaming candy and popcorn characters will entertain crowds across the destination’s 12 km long promenade. As part of […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17th February, 2019: This weekend saw the first ever Dubai Canal Run kick off early on Friday morning alongside the sunrise. Over 1,000 participants of all ages and fitness levels came together to exercise and start the year on a healthier note, in the scenic surroundings of the Dubai Canal. […]

Dubai, UAE: Costa Rica’s Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) has opened a new representative office at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters which aims to promote bilateral ties and identify opportunities in the UAE that Costa Rican companies can benefit from. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Maria del Pilar […]

Dubai, 17 February, 2019: The number of active business licenses issued to Kuwaiti entrepreneurs in Dubai has reached 2,052, according to a report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai. These business licenses have 6507 investors including 6181 businessmen and 326 women entrepreneurs. Of the […]

Dubai, UAE – 16th February, 2019: Dubai’s agenda-setting position at the crossroads of global food and beverage trade will be further amplified when scores of government delegations, trade ministers and tens of thousands of food industry professionals descend on the 24th edition of Gulfood, which opens at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 17 […]

Dubai, UAE, February 16, 2019: By setting a target to support USD3 billion worth of non-oil exports and re-exports, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has set a visionary strategy and growth plan aligned with the country’s economic agenda based on the diversification objectives of the UAE Vision 2021, during the recently concluded ECI 2019 Kick-Off Meeting […]

February 16, 2019; Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced its participation in the 24th edition of Gulfood, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between 17-21 February, under the theme “The World of Good, The World of Food”. DAFZA is one of the UAE’s biggest supporters of the Halal […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 February 2019: Bluewaters, Meraas’ unique island destination and home to Ain Dubai, has launched ‘a three-month-long activation, dedicated to music, art, and dance, with the Street Music Festival that takes place over three weekends until 2 March. Live performances by popular local and international artists as well as established and emerging […]

Dubai, UAE; February 14, 2019: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has reported a net profit of AED 7.216 billion (US$ 1.965 billion) in 2018, a 30 per cent increase over the net profit of AED 5.561 billion (US$ 1.514 billion) in 2017, prior to considering the effect of the IPO of Emaar Development and forex […]

Dubai, 14 February 2019: The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s stunning new waterfront entertainment, dining and leisure destination – invites lovers of Arabic music to a breath-taking live performance by Wael Kfoury, known as The King of Romance, at a free concert on Friday, 22 February. The event – the first Arabic music concert […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 February 2019: Bluewaters Residences by Meraas has officially commenced the handover of its first completed units and welcomed its first residents to their new homes in the elegant mid-rise towers. With rolling vistas of the shimmering waters of the Arabian Gulf that stretch as far as the eye can see, the […]

OVERVIEW Expo 2020 Dubai has written a letter of love to the UAE to show its love for the nation that will host the biggest event the region has ever seen. On 14 February, Expo 2020 will share its handwritten letter, expressing love, commitment and a shared future, with the country that has given, and […]

Dubai, UAE, 14 February 2019 – Emirates airline today announced an order for 40 A330-900 aircraft, and 30 A350-900 aircraft, in a heads of agreement signed with Airbus. The deal is worth US$ 21.4 billion at list prices. The latest generation Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft, will be delivered to Emirates starting from 2021 and 2024 […]

The entertainment concepts are evolving and have taken a completely new avatar with the growing popularity of virtual reality gaming concepts. Furthermore, drones and robots have also entered the fray and currently are in very high demand across FECs and indoor themeparks. Several such innovative technologies and concepts will be showcased at the upcoming DEAL […]

Five separate racing series kick-off at the Dubai Autodrome by Union Properties on 15 and 16 February, as the ‘home of UAE motorsports’ opens its gates for Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East Race this weekend. Headlining the two-day event will be the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East, featuring identically prepared racing versions of the Lamborghini […]

Dubai Airports has partnered with action sports brand XDubai to deliver an incredible one-of-a-kind stunt by Emirati athlete and skydiver Mohammed Baker, as part of the new DXB brand which aims to position the world’s busiest international airport as a major destination for culture, hospitality, and entertainment. Millions of travellers passing through the world’s biggest […]

Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2019 – As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the experience of residents and visitors of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) launched the DSO Community Market, a public event that offers a variety of engaging cultural, educational, sports, fitness, and leisure activities, arts and crafts, games, as well […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019: Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas in collaboration with Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, are hosting a Chinese Food Market to continue celebrating the Chinese New Year. From 7 to 23 February between 4pm and 10pm and on weekends from 12pm to […]

Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2019 – Dubai’s premier beachfront destination Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) by Dubai Retail is gearing up to host the second edition of Street Beats, a 10-day music festival set to feature over 200 performances by 55 artists from over 20 countries. Street Beats is part of the ongoing #WOWJBR campaign, an interactive celebration of the […]

Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2019: Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded full-year 2018 net profit of AED 2.230 billion (US$ 607 million), a growth of 7 per cent over the FY 2017 net profit of AED 2.086 billion (US$ 568 million). Revenue for FY […]

UAE, Dubai, 13 February – Within the context of its participation in the UAE Month of Innovation 2019 under the theme “Innovate For Health”, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) launched its Innovation Strategy 2019-2021 for the healthcare future, In the presence of H.E. Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Hospitals Sector, […]

Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2019: Emaar has opened doors for the public to the highest point in Burj Khalifa at levels 152, 153 and 154, towering at an imposing height of 575 meters, with the unveiling of The Lounge, Burj Khalifa. Billed to become the must-visit destination to relax, unwind and chill away the evening […]

Dubai, UAE: The season-ending US$8million DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, played at Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 21-24, 2019, is to become the richest prize in world golf after the European Tour today announced that the winner will now pocket a cheque for US$3 million, an increase of 125% from the US$1.33 million won by […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 12, 2019: The 6th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners Congress will witness the debut of the DWP ACE Awards in March this year in Dubai. The awards will honor the significant efforts of extraordinary talents of international wedding planners and suppliers who have shown their ultimate commitment towards innovation […]

Dubai, UAE; February 11, 2019: Customers have another opportunity to buy the most sought-after villas in Dubai in Emaar South, the green golf course mega-development located only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. Following the sell-out response to the launch of its first two […]

Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2019: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) hosted today the tenth Annual Audit Outreach for registered auditors. The DFSA provided an overview of the Audit Monitoring Findings from 2018, and a range of updates that are intended to strengthen audit quality. In his opening address, Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive of the […]

Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2019 – Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has announced the handover of the phase one of Hartland Greens apartments, located in its iconic Sobha Hartland development in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) city. The company welcomed the first residents who moved into the community with a special housewarming event, […]

Dubai, UAE – 13 February 2019 – Emirates will link Phnom Penh (PNH) and Bangkok (BKK) with its new daily service set to launch on June 1, 2019. The service from Dubai to Phnom Penh, via Bangkok, will provide passengers travelling between the capital cities of Cambodia and Thailand with more flight options. Travellers from both […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019: Cyndi Lauper was definitely on to something when she sang “girls just wanna have fun”, and it’s the soundtrack to the unmissable new ladies’ night at Atlantis, The Palm’s uber-cool new hangout, Wavehouse. Taking place every Tuesday night from 7pm to 1am, girls can take advantage of free drinks […]

A delegation from foreign news agencies visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site on Tuesday. The visit took place on the sidelines of the delegation’s participation in the World Government Summit and the signing of the News Agencies Tolerance Charter and several Memoranda of Understanding with the Emirates News Agency, WAM. The delegation, which was accompanied […]

Global political and business decision makers, NGOs and philanthropists chose the seventh World Government Summit (WGS 2019) in Dubai to create a vision for a brighter, more sustainable future world this week. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke of a new era for investment opportunities in the country as it seeks to unshackle itself from […]

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched “Co-Founder Dubai”, a new matchmaking programme offering UAE startups access to talent, and aspiring co-founders the unique opportunity to become a business owner. The first-of-its-kind pilot programme, open to all UAE entrepreneurs, aims to improve the success rate of […]

Dubai, 12 February 2019: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a difference at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s dynamic new waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination. Indulge in a candlelit dinner for two overlooking the shimmering waters of Palm Jumeirah, or round up the family for a host of live entertainment and kids’ activities from 14 […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 February 2019: This Valentine’s Day, La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, invites residents and tourists to impress their loved ones with exciting offers and complimentary heart-shaped chocolates distributed across the destination to set the mood for the most romantic day of the year. On 14 February, visitors can […]

DUBAI, UAE: 12 February 2019 – Emirates has marked 20 years of successful operations in Lahore and Islamabad, two of Pakistan’s most populous cities. The award-winning airline has recorded solid year-on-year growth in Lahore and Islamabad over the years, carrying more than 8.4 million passengers on both routes in the last two decades. Emirates’ hub, Dubai, has […]

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, so this year surprise your loved one with a luxurious experience at Reel Cinemas’ Platinum Suites. Pamper your beloved with a VIP-style deluxe experience and plan a romantic evening with a blockbuster movie and five-star gourmet food in an unmatched private lounge. Book a movie-date in The […]

Dubai, UAE; February 11, 2019: Customers have another opportunity to buy the most sought-after villas in Dubai in Emaar South, the green golf course mega-development located only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. Following the sell-out response to the launch of its first two […]

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2019– Every year, millions of roses are gifted worldwide on Valentine’s Day resulting in a spike in demand for flowers in early February. To meet this requirement, major flower producing nations around the world including Kenya and Ecuador harvest and air-freight additional quantities of roses to important global centres of flower […]

Dubai, UAE: A total of 15 new member companies joined the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network in 2018, while 18 new task forces established under the Network tackled key sustainability challenges faced by various industries in Dubai. These achievements were highlighted during a special ceremony recently held at Dubai Chamber’s premises where members of the Dubai […]

Dubai, UAE February 11, 2019: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and I.AM+ have announced that the AI-powered Omega platform will be rolled out for the first time in English and Arabic through Majid Al Futtaim’s Carrefour and VOX Cinemas brands in […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 2,046 new licenses during January 2019, a growth of 20% compared to January 2018 (1,703). Among the new licenses issued, 64.5% were commercial, 33.7% professional, 1.2% related to tourism and 0.6% industry. The ‘Business Map’ digital platform of DED, […]

A new report compiled by Boston Global Consulting Group (BCG), titled ‘Towards A Broader View of National Performance’, prepared in collaboration with the 2019 World Government Summit, shines light on the need to go beyond the widely-used Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metric as a sole indicator of societal well-being and economic performance. Highlighting the need […]

Dubai, UAE: David Law made significant strides in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after carding a sensational finish to overtake long-time leader Wade Ormsby and seal a maiden title in his rookie season at the ISPS Handa Vic Open. The 2018 Challenge Tour graduate was three shots back as he stood on the 16th […]

Kigali, Rwanda: Startups from the UAE and Africa will participate in the first-ever Chamberthon event that will be organised and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Africa Tech Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 13th-15th. Details about the Chamberthon and mentorship programme were revealed during a kick-off meeting held at Dubai […]

February 10, 2019 Dubai: South Energy, the energy solution’s arm of Dubai South, announced that it recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SP Group as part of its efforts to boost its district cooling capabilities by exploring key opportunities with the Singapore-based company. The agreement seeks to explore key opportunities through joint venture […]

10 February 2019 Dubai: Following a successful first term for the University of South Wales (USW) Dubai, the University is offering the first in a series of guest lectures and events at its Dubai South campus in 2019, to take place from 10am to 12pm on Sunday 17th February. The lecture and discussion around ‘Engineering […]

Mall of the Emirates has revealed that 39 lucky shoppers walked away with more than AED1.4 million worth of prizes during this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). To celebrate this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival, Mall of the Emirates made it 15 times more rewarding to shop. Shoppers who spent AED 650 were given the chance […]

Dubai, UAE: Women are playing a vital role in shaping the UAE’s future, making the country a shining example of women empowerment, according to Dr Raja Al Gurg, Managing Director of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group and President of the Dubai Business Women Council. Dr Al Gurg’s comments came during a felicitation event for her […]

Dubai, UAE: A high-level delegation from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently visited Shanghai and Shenzhen and where they met with public and private sector stakeholders and discussed prospects for expanding Dubai-China economic cooperation in several areas of mutual interest such as innovation, smart city solutions, technology, manufacturing and tourism. The delegation was led […]

For Families harbouring a sense of adventure, Address Dubai Mall has partnered with VR Park Theme Park and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to dole out a special package that offers complimentary access to Dubai’s two leading world-class family entertainment destinations. Book your next family getaway at the premium city shopping retreat, Address Dubai Mall, […]

Dubai, 7 February 2019: Looking to surprise your loved one with an unforgettable experience on 14 February? Riverland™ Dubai, the charming dining and entertainment locale at Dubai Parks and Resorts offers couples the chance to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with an enchanting gondola ride, followed by a dinner under the stars […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing of a US$750 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk was 4.9 times oversubscribed with a profit rate of 6.25 per cent per annum, with nearly 40% of investor interest coming from outside the Middle East. As a perpetual non-call 6-year Sukuk, […]

Meraas concluded its Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) celebrations over the 31 January – 02 February weekend, and announced the final 50 winners of its DSF ‘Spend and Win’ promotion. Over the course of the six-week retail festival, 200 winners took home Meraas Gift Cards with a cumulative value of AED1 million. Upon spending AED200, visitors […]