In celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2018, Atlantis, The Palm will launch the ultimate ‘World Cup Fan Zone’ from 14th June to 15th July 2018. With a capacity of over 2000 fans, the ‘Atlantis World Cup Fan Zone’ will be the place to watch the FIFA World Cup, airing all of the action, live […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the Digital Silk Road project, which seeks to use blockchain technology to eliminate key complexities and weaknesses in the global trading system. The project aims to further increase the transparency of supply chains through digital transformation and comprehensive […]

U.S.-based Babson College, the recognized world leader in entrepreneurship education, is expanding to Dubai, U.A.E., to offer graduate and executive education programs for working professionals across the region. The Babson MBA – Dubai, delivered in a blended online and face-to-face format, will launch in January 2019. Babson’s MBA has been ranked No. 1 in entrepreneurship for […]

The UAE has won its bid to host the International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps) 2022 as it is set to develop as a key hub for the global space industry, the Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced. The goal to develop the UAE’s capabilities in space sciences, research […]

Emirates is giving customers even more reasons to explore Dubai and the United Arab Emirates with the return of its signature pass this summer. ‘My Emirates Pass’ turns the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card, giving travellers exclusive offers and discounts within the UAE. Emirates customers flying to or through Dubai between 1 […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Dubai’s annual citywide summer celebration, will return to the city from 22 June – 4 August 2018, offering a six-week extravaganza of sales, retail experiences and events. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), the 21st edition […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, expands its partnership with EGYPTAIR in Dubai. Starting today, dnata will provide the airline with premium cargo handling services from its best-in-class facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).  EGYPTAIR will initially operate one cargo flight a week between Dubai and Cairo using an Airbus A300F aircraft. […]

UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides has announced that it has sold 661 apartments, valued at AED 301,863,775 million since the sales launch of its first mixed-use development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), in Dubai, SE7EN CITY JLT, on Thursday 24th May 2018. “To sell out phase one of our project […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), praised RTA’s obtaining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Label. Thus, the RTA has become the first government entity to win this accolade for the second straight year. “RTA is always keen to […]

One of UPS’s 747 jumbo jets dedicated for long-haul international use is sporting a modified paint scheme highlighting the company’s role as official logistics partner for Expo 2020 Dubai. UPS has only modified the livery of an aircraft four other times in the airline’s 30-year history. Each of those times signifies a major news event […]

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection, Desert Resort & Spa, managed by Marriott International, has unveiled an array of exciting summer offers for its patrons in UAE. Ideally located in a lush palm oasis, the luxury resort offers unobstructed views of the golden dunes of the royal Arabian dessert. The desert resort encapsulates the heritage and culture […]

Emirates Skywards has revamped its family offering to provide a richer, more rewarding programme called ‘My Family’. Family members can now pool up to 100% of Skywards Miles earned on Emirates flights, allowing them to redeem rewards faster than before. Each member can pool up to 100% of their miles earned on Emirates flights and […]

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in driving connected commerce, to soon launch Emirates NBD EasyHub, the region’s first integrated digital kiosk that will allow customers to sign up for new products and access a variety of teller services, functioning like a mini-branch that is open […]

Dubai Creek Tower, the global icon in the heart of the 6 sq km Dubai Creek Harbour, has completed concrete placement for the pile cap two months ahead of scheduled completion. The concrete pouring commenced in September last year and reached over 50 per cent completion in January 2018. Dubai Creek Tower’s pile cap is […]

Meraas is bringing pop-up libraries at City Walk, Boxpark and Al Seef, to life through special Hakawati storytelling sessions held on weekends during its Gift a Smile initiative, between 9pm and 10pm. The campaign invites communities to help spread happiness and hope during the Holy Month of Ramadan by donating books, toys and clothes in […]

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), today, said that the decree No 20 of 2018 exempting companies operating in Dubai from fines and facilitating license renewals, which was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reflects the vision of Dubai’s leadership […]

Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of a personalised banking experience for its UAE national customers. For new salaried accounts, the bank is welcoming UAE nationals with a bonus of up to AED3,000 and much more. Emirati customers looking to buy a car will benefit from special pricing as low as 1.99% during Ramadan, coupled […]

With the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, Café Society located at TAMANI Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment in Dubai, is sharing its celebration by offering a lavish buffet spread of traditional favorites for guests during Iftar and a carefully crafted menu for Suhour. Since charity is one of the keys values for TAMANI […]

Emirates Engineering has successfully accomplished the first complete replacement of landing gear on A6-EDF, the first Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft to have its entire landing gear system replaced at one time. Comprising five sets of landing gear – two under the wings, two under the body, and one nose landing gear, the work was planned […]

Dubai will hold its first ever Customer Happiness Summit & Awards, in October this year. The event will feature government officials, experts, business leaders, policy makers and investors from a myriad of business disciplines as they congregate, connect, explore and propose new ways to support Dubai’s Happiness Agenda, to become one of the happiest cities […]

The ‘Exchange’ building, the latest addition to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Gate Village was completed in March to bring a total leasable area of 147,000 sq. ft, of which 114,000 sq. ft. is office space and 33,000 sq. ft. is retail space. The AED180 million development is a Ground + 8 storey building […]

Special 4-course Iftar menu at At.mosphere Restaurant, Burj Khalifa Set on the 122nd level of the stunning Burj Khalifa and standing 442 metres above the city, At.mosphere Restaurant offers breath-taking panoramic views of Downtown Dubai. Enjoy chef’s special four-course Iftar menu featuring a selection of international dishes and indulgent desserts. The dedicated culinary team of […]

RTA’s Rail Agency announced the completion of a six months’ series of enhancement initiatives aimed to increase the customer’s happiness, as part of ongoing efforts to offer world-class services for Dubai Metro commuters. Director of Rail Operations at RTA’s Rail Agency, Mohammed Al Mudharreb, explained that RTA is closely monitoring the daily operations on the […]

 Modhesh, the lovable mascot of Dubai’s summer season, has embarked on a citywide tour to spread the messages of fun, joy, caring and sharing, among children, teenagers and families at various locations including schools, hospitals and malls. The goodwill journey will feature ‘Meet-and-Greet’ sessions and shows for school children and ‘children of determination’, as well […]

Embracing the spirit of giving this Ramadan, The Dubai Mall is supporting Emirates Autism Society by hosting a silent auction of a unique artwork by globally renowned UK mixed-media artist and supporter of autism, Robi Walters. Titled ‘Brighter Days’, the masterpiece was meticulously created by Robi as part of a live art installation last month, […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), successfully concluded an official global mission to the United States, visiting Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio, which has resulted in negotiations with several US companies who have expressed interest in investing in Dubai over the coming period. The mission […]

Experience the legend of the QE2 during its summer soft-opening phase and take advantage of this exclusive offer for UAE residents – ahead of the October grand launch.   Valid until 30 September 2018, the package includes 15% off the best flexible rate online, complimentary buffet breakfast for two, an upgrade to a higher room […]

This Ramadan, Emaar is offering an unmissable opportunity to purchase homes at once-in-a-lifetime deals. Own a dream home in highly sought-after destinations such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills Estate, and Emaar South, and secure attractive savings. Among the offers for Ramadan that will delight investors is a 50 to 100 per cent […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today that it will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Hamburg. To commemorate the inaugural arrival in Hamburg on 29 October, the A380 will be deployed on the morning service (EK059/EK060), while from 30 October the A380 will be regularly deployed on the afternoon service […]

Spinneys Dubai has revealed the products that see a soar in sales during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Sales of the Ramadan-staple, hummus, increase by almost 20 tonnes from 6.5 tonnes per week to a mammoth 25 tonnes during Ramadan. Spinneys produces its hummus locally and will be importing approximately three tonnes of chickpeas per […]

Contemporary fusion-cuisine eatery SIKKA Café has opened the doors of its second restaurant in Dubai at La Mer, the city’s world-class beach destination located in the charming upscale neighbourhood of Jumeirah. Following its launch in City Walk, SIKKA Café, whose name in Arabic translates into alleys or pathways, offers a creatively designed ambience that seamlessly […]

The Year of Zayed is being marked at Dubai Outlet Mall this month, where shoppers can learn more about the value of recycling and sustainability and the positive effects it can have on society and the planet. Dubai Police, Dubai Camel Racing Club and furniture recycling specialists, Home Depot have partnered with Dubai Outlet Mall […]

Global trade enabler DP World, today announced the successful closing of the acquisition of Cosmos Agencia Marítima S.A.C. (CAM) in Peru. On 18 March, DP World and Andino Investment Holding announced an agreement for DP World to acquire 100% of the shares of CAM, a leading fully integrated logistics provider in Peru, for $315.7 million. […]

Yum by Mum are delighted to announce a new partnership with eat well Restaurant, based at Dubai Herbal & Treatment centre near Zabeel palace to produce and pack their meals. Yum by Mum was established in 2017 to provide a range of freshly prepared baby and toddler meals that are delivered on the same day […]

Decorated with charming Ramadan lanterns, crescents and glorious lights, the perfectly air-conditioned dining area at The Courtyard, Manzil Downtown is an ideal venue for Iftar dining with family and friends. As one of Downtown Dubai’s unique Ramadan destinations, Manzil Downtown offers an authentic festive experience full of enchantment and mystique. Observers can break the fast […]

Weekends at the Pool at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club The weather is starting to heat up! Head to the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club every Thursday and Friday evening to cool down with a refreshing dip in the pool and indulge at the food stations offering delicious burgers, wraps, hotdogs, nachos and delightful beverages. […]

Passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB) reached 7.6 million in April, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. The monthly traffic in April totalled 7,613,155, remaining virtually flat compared to 7,622,946 passengers recorded during the same month in 2017, a marginal contraction of 0.1%. The year to date traffic reached 30,354,349 passengers, […]

In line with its commitment towards social responsibility during the Holy Month of Ramadan for almost a decade, Emirates Gas (EMGAS), a subsidiary of ENOC Group, has partnered with Bait Al Khair to provide free LPG refill vouchers for 1,000 underprivileged families in Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. As part of the campaign, […]

Throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, Al Seef invites residents and tourists to celebrate the spirit of togetherness at its festive Ramadan Night Market – an outdoor handicrafts and food market. Set among the picturesque surroundings of the Creekside destination, the night market brings an alfresco market experience to the heart of Dubai. Visitors can […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is installing the first-of-its-kind coloured KromatixTM panels for a kindergarten building by Dubai Municipality in Al Twar, Dubai, through its joint venture entity Emirates Insolaire LLC. The building will be the first in the UAE to have a coloured […]

Dubai’s iconic landmark Burj Al Arab inspired Instagram artist Paperboyo (aka Rich McCor) to give the modern marvel a Star Wars spin; depicting the Millennium Falcon spaceship – which appears in the recently released Solo: A Star Wars Story – landing on the world’s most luxurious hotel’s helipad. Rich McCor comments on his work: “I’m a huge fan […]

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, a five-star beachfront luxury hotel nestled between the desert landscape and the clean waters of the Arabian Gulf, has launched the Chef’s Table package at Zaitoun restaurant offering guests a distinct dining experience. Executive Chef Peeush Chawla will be crafting the 7-course menu with exquisite dishes accompanied by an appropriate selection […]

The ninth meeting of the Dubai Free Zones (DFZ) Council, led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DFZC, discussed initiatives to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the emirate’s free zones. Key items on the agenda included easing the business set-up and reducing fees in the free zones, the […]

FORM Hotel Dubai is proud to announce the opening of its flagship property, centrally located in the heart of Dubai’s Cultural Village, in the Al Jadaf neighbourhood. With its striking white façade, marked by spontaneous acoustic windows, this unique, 15-storey, pioneering new hotel also represents the latest addition to the prestigious Design Hotels™ collection; the […]

 Binghatti Developers announced that 2018 will mark a major milestone in the execution of projects being developed acrossdifferent parts of Dubai. The company plans to deliver 6 projects indifferent parts of the emirate by the end of 2018, with investments of more than AED 1.1 billion. Binghatti Developersnamed three projects that will be completed by […]

Emaar Entertainment is marking the ‘Year of Zayed’ this Holy Month of Ramadan through a unique tribute that celebrates the values of the nation’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Joining the nation in celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed, Emaar Entertainment has attributed a core value to each of its […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business recently honoured community and community partners who participated in Give and Gain Week 2018 during a special ceremony at its premises. Give and Gain Week 2018, held April 15th-19th, was organised under the ENGAGE Dubai corporate volunteering programme. The week-long event was the largest […]

Looking for a Father’s Day gift for a dad who consistently goes above and beyond? That’s no easy task, so we’ve listed four experiences for him to enjoy at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the world’s tallest five star hotel. Book him a relaxing treatment at Saray Spa from a special menu designed for men Dad’s […]

The Sustainable City (TSC), the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, has partnered with Apiculture and Nature for the Betterment of Health and Beauty (ANHB), one of the Gulf’s largest bee and beekeeping equipment suppliers and producers. The event was attended by His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and […]

The Emirates Airline Foundation has been recognised by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) for its outstanding humanitarian and outreach projects and work that spans the globe. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; presented the award to His Highness Sheikh […]

With the aim of boosting the Emirate’s burgeoning art scene, Mall of the Emirates, which is owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim –  the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia – is hosting Art from the Heart, a photo gallery that will explore the various […]

Are helicopters yesterday’s Model T? The developer of one of Miami’s most prominent real estate developments, Paramount Miami Worldcenter, thinks so and is preparing for the future of urban aviation by making modifications to the rooftop design of the tower to accommodate a 5,000-square-foot Skyport on top of a new 60-story downtown Miami high-rise. Dan […]

This Holy Month of Ramadan, City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Al Seef, and La Mer will offer Dubai’s residents and tourists a selection of over 55 delicious iftar and suhoor options to choose from. The destinations’ eclectic range of eateries will serve up a melange of local and international cuisines to satisfy […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted the 5th edition of the Dubai Sustainable Supply Chain Forum at its premises which gathered members of the business community in Dubai and highlighted global best practices for reducing companies’ environmental impact. Organised by the Sustainability in Supply Chain Task Force under the Dubai Chamber Sustainability […]

 Dubai Airports, in partnership with Samsung Electronics and AirportLabs has achieved another first in the region by rolling out an advanced cloud-based Flight Information Display solution along with System on Chip (SoC) display technology at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports. The upgrade is the result of an initiative undertaken by Dubai Airports in 2016 to adopt a […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Board of Directors held a meeting today at its headquarters where board members discussed strategic decisions, initiatives and efforts aimed at attracting foreign investment to the UAE and enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai’s private sector. The meeting, chaired by Dubai Chamber Chairman H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, focused […]

Good times are here for hundreds of thousands of residents in Emirates Living, the family neighbourhood comprising Emaar’s pioneering master-planned communities, as The Spring Souk, a brand-new retail and leisure destination is now open. Located in the heart of The Springs community, The Springs Souk brings convenient retail stores closer to residents in addition to […]

Ramada Downtown Dubai was again recognised by Luxury Travel Guide (LTG) in its Africa and Middle East Awards 2018. The hotel was named as Luxury Business Apartments of the Year. In 2017, the property was hailed as Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year. The London-based LTG Awards highlight the best hotels and accommodation options in […]

Special 4-course Iftar menu at At.mosphere Restaurant, Burj Khalifa Set on the 122nd level of the stunning Burj Khalifa and standing 442 metres above the city, At.mosphere Restaurant offers breath-taking panoramic views of Downtown Dubai. Enjoy chef’s special four-course Iftar menu featuring a selection of international dishes and indulgent desserts. The dedicated culinary team of […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently led a study mission to Russia and Belarus which explored business potential within the countries’ IT markets, as well as prospects for new partnerships and joint ventures in several innovation-focused sectors. The study mission included visits to Moscow and Minsk where delegates held high-level meetings with officials […]