Girders Garden is set to host its first comedy night of 2019 at the indoor and outdoor venue on the 10th April 2019. Three popular British comedians will take to the stage at the much-loved sports bar at JA Ocean View Hotel along The Walk, JBR from 8pm, with the bar due to open for […]

The fifth edition of World Art Dubai, the region’s largest affordable retail art fair, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 3-6 April with a wealth of artistic styles and cultures designed to appeal to every walk of visitor. Featuring more than 3,000 pieces from around the globe, World Art Dubai 2019 unites more […]

Before the day that saw the launch of La Rive’s fourth residential building was out, every unit had been sold out, Meraas confirmed today. Meraas’ water project project at Port De La Mer – the first freehold master community in Dubai’s elite Jumeriah area – witnessed an immediate and staggering level of investor interest in […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and the Dubai Human Resources Development Institute (DIHRD) today marked the graduation of three batches of 59 trainees who successfully completed the ‘Professional Diploma in Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection’ programme in 2018.  The programme, launched by DED in collaboration with DIHRD, is the first of its […]

For the second time in less than a week, Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) has dispatched a cargo flight made available by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a Boeing 747, to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid to victims of Cyclone Idai. […]

Dubai has rolled the Arabian Red Carpet for 500 global wedding experts, as the City of Dazzling Dreamscapes, has geared up to host the 6th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress organized by Dubai based QnA International, along with Official Destination Partner Dubai Tourism and Hotel Partner Atlantis, The Palm from March 27th-29th 2019. Global […]

Dubai Turf, the $6 million horse race sponsored by DP World, had a grand ending today at the Meydan Racecourse with Almond Eye ridden by Christophe Lemaire and owned by Silk Racing Co. Ltd. emerging as the winner. The race is one of the richest in the world and formed an exciting climax to the […]

Beachcombers, movie buffs and adventure seekers who plan to spend a relaxing day at The Beach, a laid-back destination by Meraas, will soon be able to return home with more than just a tan. The second edition of the ‘Beach Goers’ campaign, which will include an added ‘Entertainment Goers’ chapter, provides amazing deals on a […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, announced that it has successfully completed the prestigious best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of its Health and Safety management […]

Dubai World Cup 2019, the pinnacle of the UAE season and the world’s richest day of horseracing, returns on Saturday with $35 million prize purse on offer for top jockeys at Meydan Racecourse. Bringing together the world’s horse owners, top jockeys, trainers and thoroughbreds, the Dubai World Cup meeting features nine high-class races that run […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has dedicated a key section of the Arab Media Forum to its ‘Proudly from Dubai’ initiative. The section set up in collaboration with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development, provides a platform for 10 homegrown businesses to present their products to the Forum’s audiences […]

More than 3,200 technology enthusiasts from across the Middle East and Africa gathered in Dubai today for Microsoft’s Ignite conference. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the two-day event taking place on 27-28 March, offers upwards of 100 workshops and more than 350 globally renowned experts to delegates looking to expand their skillsets or […]

Expo 2020 Dubai today unveiled its latest global marketing campaign, called ‘Welcome the Future’. Celebrating humanity’s many achievements and calling on the world to come together to create a better future, the video-led campaign is an open invitation for all to join Expo 2020 on its exciting journey, with the clear message: ‘We’re not done […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the winners of the third Gulf Real Estate Awards (GREA) 2019 during the closing ceremony held yesterday in the presence of HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; a number of DLD’s CEOs; representatives of companies and award nominees; and a number of VIPs and those interested in […]

With 81 weeks and 4 days left until Expo 2020 Dubai, over supply of projects in Dubai is a thing of the past now. According to major players of the industry that participated at the Dubai Property Festival (DPF), Expo 2020, which is expected to attract 25 million visitors, of which 70% will be from […]

The Arab Investment and Development Authority, AIDA, and STC Energy have signed a $US2 billion agreement to develop solar power plants in Ukraine. According to a press statement, the development of 170MW solar power plants in the Ukraine will be backed by a minimum $2 billion by AIDA. The agreement also details closer cooperation in […]

Start-ups are innovative, quick to adapt and highly connected to their customers. Large corporations boast economies of scale, networks and infrastructure that entrepreneurs envy. How can companies of all sizes learn from and support each other to create an inclusive and diverse global economy in which everyone can thrive? The mobility of talent across borders […]

The Sustainable City, the first fully-operational sustainable community in the Middle East, has won five top laurels at the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2019 including the ‘Happiest Community’ Award for the third consecutive year.  In addition to being voted as the “Overall Winner’ the community also won the ‘Best Real Estate Project (Master Development)’, ‘Best […]

Meraas confirmed that it will be taking part in Earth Hour this year as part of a concerted effort to raise awareness in the region of Mother Earth’s precious resources that are under pressure and threat. Meraas will switch off lights on Saturday, 30 March at 8:30pm across nine destinations including Al Seef, Bluewaters, Boxpark, […]

On March 30, from 8.30pm for one hour, Emaar’s communities will join people around the world to observe Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights. Earth Hour is World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) landmark movement that unites people to show their commitment to the planet. Emaar has urged all residents across its master-planned communities to […]

Etisalat will join major companies around the world on 30th March to mark Earth Hour, the world’s largest movement in support of action on climate change. Ten of Etisalat’s buildings across the UAE will switch off their lights and non-essential electronics from 8:30 to 9:30pm on 30th March for Earth Hour. Commenting on the announcement, […]

Art enthusiasts, fire up your creative imaginations, pull on your well-heeled boots and take a ‘Walk into Art, Culture and Tolerance’ at Al Seef from 28 March to 27 April, 2019. Hosted in collaboration with Dubai Culture as part of its annual emirate-wide Art Dubai fair, the six-week celebration of art is the second part […]

To celebrate the spring break holidays, La Mer by Meraas, the world-class beachfront destination will bring ‘The Smurfs’ to its front doors with a series of fun-filled live stage shows perfect for adults and little ones alike. So, gather the whole family and head down to the laid-back destination to enjoy a spring break that […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first Bollywood-inspired theme park in the world part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting an exhilarating multilingual music festival ‘Club FM 99.6 Mojo Rising’ with leading Indian bands in attendance. The festival is held in association with the Mathrubhumi Group’s youth […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Accelerator hosted yesterday its first Pitch Day to showcase innovations that could help shape the future of the UAE economy. Out of 159 applications worldwide, the first 16 shortlisted businesses were invited to present innovative solutions in technology, health, education, clean energy and transport to an independent Advisory […]

Emirates has launched a pan-African brand advertising campaign that celebrates the talent and achievements of young Africans, taking the message of ‘New Africa’ to the world. The campaign also features an original music video produced by Kenyan musician and DJ Blinky Bill, inspired by contemporary African electronic club music. Paying tribute to a new generation […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to increase its global footprint and launches operations in Belgium by opening a new cargo centre at Brussels Airport. dnata’s expansion into the Belgian capital represents an investment of EUR 8 million and creates up to 100 local jobs with the company. dnata’s new facility, […]

Peter Diamandis and Singularity Members faculty members Avi Reichental and Philip Rosedale kicked off proceedings on Day 2 of the inaugural Abundance 360 (A360) Summit in Dubai tackling the Future of Tourism, Hospitality, Retail & Real Estate. This interactive discussion focused on technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, ubiquitous sensors and networks, Hyperloop, […]

Emirates anticipates high passenger traffic this spring break weekend with visitors travelling to and from Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th March with more than 42,000 passengers travelling abroad. Customers are reminded to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure to avoid […]

The second edition of Mall of the Emirates’ Spring/Summer fashion extravaganza, ‘MOE Fashion Live’, will be fuelled by Arab star power with superstars Ragheb Alama and Carole Samaha making special appearances at the mall this week. Lebanese singer, composer and TV personality Ragheb Alama will make a guest appearance in the Central Galleria on March 28 […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced today that it will lead a high-level delegation of UAE government officials and prominent businessmen to Panama in April where delegates will get the opportunity to explore new growth opportunities that are emerging in promising markets across Latin America and the Caribbean region. Kicking off on April 6th, […]

School’s almost out. The kids’ excitement is reaching fever pitch. So, it’s time to grab those sunnies and head over to Kite Beach, the adventurous and playful destination by Meraas, where your little ones can learn how to create the greatest sand sculptures in the city. From 28 March to 13 April, the whole family […]

While the lights are set to go off from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project will be lit up with fun activities and exciting performances inviting residents and visitors to come and join hands in giving a tribute to Earth Hour at the Marsa Plaza Creek. The […]

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), a regional leader in banking and finance education and training, hosted a book fair themed ‘Book For Good’ to mark the National Month of Reading. At Book For Good, EIBFS sold second-hand books donated by individuals. The books, spanning fictional, historical, biographical and educational genres, were […]

Already thinking of how to keep the kids busy during the spring break? Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, has a boredom-crunching range of LEGO-themed activities which will keep the kids entertained. From 28 March to 13 April, kids can step into a thrilling world of wonderous characters, high-powered vehicles and mesmerizing locations with […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s stunning new waterfront entertainment, dining and leisure destination – is treating Arabic music fans to a free live performance by Elissa, one of the most recognised artistes in the Arab world on Friday, 5 April. Held at the beachfront plaza, the concert will feature a live DJ at […]

With properties worth USD 30 billion on display, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, the Chairman of Dubai Land Department (DLD) inaugurated Dubai Property Festival (DPF) on 26th March 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The inauguration also witnessed the presence of HE Sultan Butti bin Mijrin, Director General, DLD, Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has expanded the BAYT by Azizi concept to one of its premium developments in Azizi Riviera, its flagship master-planned community in Meydan One. BAYT by Azizi assures owners higher returns by having their homes managed and serviced for them. This follows the strong sales […]

Union Properties, the leading property developer in the UAE and master developer of Dubai MotorCity, invites you to reaffirm your commitment to saving the planet and join its community in marking Earth Hour one day ahead of the rest of the world. The unique event at MotorCity is designed to support the global movement and […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rotterdam Partners, the official foreign investment agency for the city of Rotterdam, which paves the way for new avenues of cooperation and knowledge sharing between businesses in Dubai and Rotterdam. The MoU signing came during a meeting […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, is joining communities across Dubai and the rest of the world in switching off all non-essential lights across its up-and-coming Sobha Hartland district on the occasion of Earth Hour 2019. Sobha Realty has also committed to going beyond the hour in planning, constructing and managing sustainably developed communities that […]

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai to help coordinate links between the two entities. The agreement was signed today at a ceremony at DCT Abu Dhabi by Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Acting Executive Director of Marketing and […]

Dubai Sports Council and du announced today the launch of a new partnership under du LaLiga High Performance Centre (HPC) that is designed to power the professional development of high potential talent at Dubai national clubs. The announcement was made during the press conference held today at Dubai Sports Council, headed by HE Saeed Hareb, […]

The long wait for fresh, natural and wholesome gourmet food is finally over with Jones the Grocer officially opening its doors at Dubai Mall on the 26th March 2019. Diners can relish their favourite food at this first restaurant to be opened in partnership with Al-Futtaim. True to its ethos of gourmet food for everyday […]

Mall of the Emirates’ signature Spring/Summer fashion extravaganza ‘MOE Fashion Live’ is back for season two. Bigger than ever, this year the festival is spread over five days with celebrity appearances, expert talks on fashion and beauty, exclusive fashion shows, and personalised activities and services from March 26 until April 15. “After the successful launch […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai announced that the assessors of the Business Excellence Awards – 2018 cycle have evaluated the applications received from companies in the various categories of the Dubai Quality Award (DQA), Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA), as well as the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES). The winners of the […]

There is a paradigm shift in the entertainment quotient prevalent in malls across the world over and also in UAE. Today, the malls have to be vibrant and entertaining enough to draw repeat customers apart from the regular product sales. The whole concept should also consider the fact that the world of social media is […]

Dubai’s leading homegrown restaurant group,  Bull& Roo, have announced the opening of its second Common Grounds location as part of its broader expansion strategy for the group. Situated in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the new Common Grounds outlet is expected to continue its tradition of serving highly creative, fresh and vibrant […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for Lebanese candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding two Cabin Crew recruitment open days at Beirut and Jounieh. The Open Day at Beirut will be held at 9.00am sharp on Saturday, 30th of March at Mövenpick Hotel Beirut, General de […]

The first ever global report on employee volunteering projects has found that there is substantial potential amongst private companies in the UAE for participation in employee voluntary projects that could contribute significantly to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. “Investing for the Future: The Practice and Potential of Employee Volunteering in the UAE”, […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—has made the dreams of some shoppers come true with free travel tickets as part of its collaboration with Air Arabia. Tarek Al Zaani, an Emirati who works for a water company, is among the first few winners at City […]

Under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), the three-day event will be held at the Emirates Equestrian Centre What: The Emirates Longines Show Jumping League When: Thursday, March 28th from 3:30pm onwards; Friday, March 29th from 9:00am onwards and Saturday, March 30th from 9:00am onwards Where: Emirates Equestrian Centre, Seeh Al […]

In January 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, one of the leading piano makers of the time in London, became the first keyboard instrument to arrive on Australian soil. The ‘First Fleet Piano’ landed in Sydney on board the HMS Sirius, one of the 11 First Fleet ships that sailed from England to […]

As part of its commitment to drive growth in the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its various sectors, announced the launch of the Dubai Property Festival (DPF 2019) that is held over three days, 26 – 28 March, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in partnership with the International Property Show (IPS). […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a seminar at its premises earlier today which familiarised professionals with the practical tips on managing letters of credit as well as the key benefits of using such international trade documentary credit. The seminar, entitled “Documentary Credits Operations, Legal and Technical”, was attended by international sales professionals, shipping […]

The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to host a one-of-a-kind Village Street Sale offering further reductions on the already discounted prices of high-end fashion brands. From 28 March to 27 April, the budget-friendly shopping destination will transform into a plaza market, creating an exclusive shopping experience for visitors, […]

It’s a case of Groundhog Day for the Dubai International Stadium as both Pakistan and Australia are welcomed back for the ongoing ODI Series this Friday, in an exact rematch of the Stadium’s first-ever fixture, which took place back in April 2009. In another strange coincidence, the match-referee from that first-ever match, Jeff Crowe, will […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced today a key milestone in its longstanding relationship with dnata. Since 2014, dnata’s Dubai office has been a very proactive and committed donor by supporting the Adopt a School initiative and contributing to the adoption of a total of 8 schools in Malawi, […]

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 international art fair and the Middle East region’s most important commercial platform for art, closed its 13th edition to worldwide critical acclaim on Saturday March […]

The Chinese Confucius Institute, located at Zayed University, has recently entertained students and faculty members with Traditional aromatic Incense arrangement displays, associated rhythmic dances, and the ancient Han Dynasty Chinese cha (tea) preparations. Incense arrangement blends a traditional hospitality gesture, which was adopted by both Emirati people and the People’s republic of China, over the […]