For those of you attending the Golf next weekend, following a number of legends on the course as they compete in the final stretch of the European Tour sounds like an idyllic day. Well this year, great new entertainment options at the DP World Tour Championship (DPWTC) mean it’s going to be a fantastic day […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today announced that the Startupbootcamp has selected 11 startups to take part in its third cohort of the Dubai Smart City Accelerator, a three-month program focused on building Smart City innovation in Dubai. Launched in 2017, the Dubai Smart City Accelerator is powered by Startupbootcamp and hosted at the Dubai […]

When Matt Wallace tees up for his second DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Thursday November 21, he will be looking to go one better than his brilliant debut outing last year where the Englishman finished runner-up to Danny Willett over the iconic Earth course. “I went out there with no real […]

Using their state-of-the-art 3D modelling studio, Italdesign, brought to life students’ visions of the cars of the future at the Dubai International Motor Show 2019 yesterday. Sponsored by CAFU, the MENA region’s first-ever fuel on-demand mobile application, the ‘My Car of the Future’ competition demonstrated how – by endlessly refining their digital capabilities – Italdesign’s […]

Ajman Free Zone has confirmed the effectiveness of the new insurance umbrella launched several months ago in cooperation with Dubai Insurance to protect workers’ rights and reduce the burden on investors of the free zone, as well as contribute to the government’s efforts to protect the rights of this category. Ajman Free Zone pointed out […]

Emirates will operate a historic one-off A380 flight on 29 November in an unprecedented effort to bring together and celebrate the vibrant multicultural communities of the UAE onto one flight. The airline will attempt to welcome as many nationalities as possible onto flight EK2019, for a special flight journey around the UAE. The A380 commissioned […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) will showcase its integrated portfolio of services and solutions for the aviation industry at Dubai Airshow 2019. Held at the Dubai World Central, the event will take place from 17 – 21 November. Participating in one of the world’s biggest events of its kind falls in line with DAFZA’s strategic […]

Emirates and the ATP today announced a renewal of their highly successful partnership, with the award-winning airline signing on as Premier Partner and Official Airline of the ATP Tour for an additional five years, beginning in 2021. The Premier Partnership renewal will extend Emirates’ commitment to the sport to 2025, having first been associated with […]

Huge crowds of residents and visitors flock to the 2019 Dubai international Motor Show taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) through Saturday, 16th November, to witness multimillion-dollar supercars, concept vehicles, striking new SUVs, the latest sedans and innovations in the automotive industry. Prodrift taxis continue to take motorheads for rides at smoke-raging […]

SHUAA Capital psc (“SHUAA Capital” or “the Group”), the DFM-listed entity for the leading Asset Management and Investment Banking platform in the region created by the merger of SHUAA Capital and Abu Dhabi Financial Group (“ADFG”), today announces its financial results for Q3 2019. This is the Group’s first set of consolidated results published following […]

Former DP World Tour Championship winner Matthew Fitzpatrick arrives at Jumeirah Golf Estates without a win this season but the 25 year old finds himself ranked fourth in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings following a string of runner-up finishes and is targeting a strong finish to the season in Dubai as he aims […]

Government and private entities from the UAE, the region, and the world have signed partnership agreements with the Knowledge Summit in the lead-up to its sixth annual edition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on November 19 and 20, 2019. His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge […]

Nissan Middle East is showcasing at Dubai International Motor Show this year the brand’s unique concept of ‘Nissan Energy Share’, the company’s approach to changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society to drive awareness around sustainable living in the near future. At a dedicated ‘Energy Sharing Corner’ built on Nissan’s stand at […]

Commemorating the “Year of Tolerance”, Dubai Investments echoed its “Unity in Diversity”, bringing together almost 50 nationalities from all the diverse group companies, to paint a tolerance inspired Ghaf tree leaf mural, reflecting the true essence of tolerance. The employees came together in vibrant and culturally rich cadre, infused with heritage, to inspire and enlighten […]

From November 21st to 24th, the UAE’s first DP World Tour Championship STEAMathalon presented by BMW-AGMC will take place at Jumeirah Golf Estates, in association with Canada’s leading Ed-Tech company, Kalebr, European Tour, Re:Set and Dubai Autism Center. DP World Tour Championship STEAMathalon presented by BMW-AGMC, the first to be held with a major European […]

As Emirates aircraft make their way to the Dubai Airshow site today, the airline is gearing up for the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, where it will showcase its full family of commercial and training aircraft. With Expo 2020 Dubai less than a year away, Emirates is set to showcase its latest Airbus A380 and […]

Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee, has saluted the UAE leadership for their support of the Paralympic movement and hailed the efforts of the Organising Committee in hosting Dubai 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. The Dubai 2019 Championships, which will come to a close on Friday after nine days of intense competition at […]

Tickets are now on sale for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2020, the annual literary extravaganza which will take place from 4-9 February 2020 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. The entertaining and eclectic line-up has something for everyone, featuring big names, award-winning novelists and world-leading experts on the compelling issues facing us all […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today signed an extension to their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC).   The MoU was signed by ZHOU Liang, Vice Chairman of the CBIRC and Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive of the DFSA, during a visit by a CBIRC delegation to the DIFC. […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed […]

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan will lead fitness sessions at two Cult.Fit studios in Dubai on Saturday, November 16. Known to be a fitness freak, Hrithik will get into action at cult.fit studios located in Palm Strip Mall, Jumeirah and in Dubai Marina (R1, R2, R3, Marina No 9, next to Dusit Residences). The superstar will […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has issued a consultation paper that outlines the DFSA’s proposals for a regulatory regime that permits Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to list their shares on an Authorised Market Institution (AMI) in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). SMEs play an important role in the economic development of […]

The only exhibition of its kind, showcasing graduate projects from over 100 universities from 43 countries, in the fields of design, science, technology and engineering, Global Grad Show returns with the most diverse edition to date. New entrants include established names such as Columbia University, Goldsmiths and The University of Pennsylvania, alongside leading universities from […]

Dua Lipa, one of the biggest names in pop music, is just two days away from her debut Dubai concert at The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah on 15 November. The Grammy award-winning pop star will thrill fans at Dubai’s iconic waterfront destination in time for the release of her highly-anticipated second studio album. Prior to […]

Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, is gearing up to bring Dubai Fashion Days back to the emirate. The five-day fashion festival will showcase upcoming and established designers from China, the UAE, and the wider Middle East. Set to run from 8 to 12 December 2019, the glamorous event will reaffirm […]

Golf fans visiting this year’s 11th edition of the DP World Tour Championship are being encouraged to avail the same health benefits as the top 50 players in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings will enjoy by following the brand new ‘walking map’ during the tournament at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The World Health Organisation […]

Arabian Ranches Golf Club has completed a renovation of its greens at the championship course with both the practice facilities and the golf course now re-opened to both its members and the UAE’s public. Construction work began on all 18 greens at the Troon Golf-managed, Ian Baker Finch-designed course on 1st June, earlier this year. […]

The UAE’s creative scene is set for a boost with the launch of an extensive programme to promote, support and elevate design and crafts across the nation and help position the sector globally, starting at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Design and Crafts Programme, launched during the region’s largest creative festival, Dubai Design Week, will offer […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) has marked another milestone by awarding its latest cohort of graduates from Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM) at the University’s annual graduation ceremony under the patronage of its’ Chancellor His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saaed Al Maktoum, and members of its Board […]

Change Management Subgroup of Dubai Quality Group (DQG) in collaboration with the Association of Change Management Professionals Middle East & North Africa, (ACMP MENA) concluded the 9th Change Management Conference 2019, Under the theme of “Achieving Project Success in The Digital Age Through Effective Change Management”. The 2-day conference was held in Dubai last month. This year the 9th Change Management Conference aimed to experience a […]

Emirates’ inflight comforts were lauded as it clinched awards for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™ held in Singapore today. The Best Food & Beverage award recognised Emirates’ regionally inspired cuisine and extensive drinks menu. Each year, more than 110 million meals are served […]

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 celebrating three years of delivering immersive experiences on 14th,  15th and 16th  November by offering unbeatable park entry and dining deals to all visitors. Guests can enjoy some of the […]

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, discussed means of boosting cooperation between Dubai and China with representatives of more than 20 Chinese companies headed by the Chinese Consul-General to Dubai, Li Xuhang. The visitors were briefed on the experience of Dubai Customs in developing and sustaining customs systems and the international supply chain. The […]

Due to overwhelming demand, Comedian Jo Koy will bring his Just Kidding World Tour to Coca-Cola Arena January 20. This will be a first for the comedian to perform in Dubai. Tickets go on-sale Thursday November 14 at 8am. Ticket prices with range from AED195 – AED695 and will be available to purchase at www.coca-cola-arena.com. Koy says, “This will be my first time performing […]

At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November 2019, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Dubai Airshow is an important platform for Airbus to highlight its best-in-class products and innovative services to customers. Airbus’ continued participation at […]

The acclaimed Middle Eastern musical BROKEN WINGS, will be brought to the UAE for the very first time in January 2020 by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera. Based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran’s 1912 autobiographical tale of the same name, the musical was written by Middle East duo Nadim Naaman and Dana Alfardan, directed […]

ACL – A Cimenteira do Louro, a Portuguese brand will return to Dubai this year and showcase its innovative flooring and wall tile solutions at the Downtown Design, taking place between 12 – 15 November, 2019 at Dubai Design District, part of Dubai Design Week. 11 – 16 November, 2019. Exhibiting at Stand B21 and […]

 The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, powered by SKODA and part of the UCI Gran Fondo Series is now in its 10th year and in an aim to become more inclusive for people of all age groups and experience, a new 38km Community Ride has been introduced. The race will begin at 7:40am on Friday 29th November at the Dubai Autodrome and […]

MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the property development arm of MAG Group Holding, has announced the completion of 65% per cent of MAG 318, its mixed-use luxury project. Awarded ‘Residential Project of the Year 2019’ for its outstanding design, innovation, and creativity, the project is scheduled for delivery in April 2020. MAG 318 is a […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced its collaboration with the US National Association of Realtors (NAR) for holding the 2020 edition of International Real Estate Conference (IREC) in Dubai, in conjunction with Expo 2020 Dubai. This is the first-time IREC is being organised outside the US. The announcement was made during DLD’s as participation at […]

Dubai Municipality’s Children’s City in Dubai Creek Park, will be unveiling Forscherwelt Science Lab for children in Dubai, the first of its kind in the region, on Monday 18 November.  Researchers’ World or ‘Forscherwelt’ in German, is an international initiative launched by Henkel in 2011 to encourage children to explore the fun and excitement in […]

Nissan Middle East has returned to Dubai International Motor Show this year to showcase the brand’s automotive innovations and production cars that help move everyone to a safe, sustainable, and exciting world. A leading automotive brand in the region, Nissan opened the event with the debut of the popular C-segment favourite, the all-new Nissan Sunny 2020. […]

Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user’s location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including check-in desks, Emirates lounges, shops, restaurants or ATMs […]

Land Rover used its appearance at the Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) to unveil a new iteration of the iconic Range Rover, powered by the brand’s new six-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine. Catering to automotive enthusiasts and major car manufacturers, DIMS, which this year runs from 12 to 16 November, is the ideal event to introduce […]

Big Fish Comedy, an entertainment company that has had audiences around the world laughing for over 20 years, is bringing a new wave of laughter to Dubai this month. Brace yourself for a hysterical night of unbelievable live comedy from an exciting lineup of global comedians. Big Fish Comedy will be setting Dubai’s stages alight […]

A sizzling programme to entertain, inspire and shine a light on the world’s most pressing issues has been announced by organisers of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which takes place 4-9 February 2020 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. Big names coming to Dubai for the Festival include TV presenter, cook and bestselling author […]

Carl Lewis, one of the most celebrated athletes in Olympic history, will be the headline act at next week’s International Sports Innovation Conference alongside other prominent sports champions and champions of tolerance from around the world. Organised by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global […]

HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels, organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism, opened today with a focus on future. The 2-day event, that is being held at the Festival Arena by Intercontinental at Dubai Festival City, brings together the world’s […]

The fifth edition of Dubai Design Week, the largest creative festival in the Middle East, is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Dubai Design Week 2019 presents its most extensive programme to date with over 200 events and over […]

In the heart of Europe, Austria once again manages to build bridges and turn diversity into an asset, which often help the country find the best solutions. This principle also makes use of the contribution of this Alpine country in Expo 2020 Dubai. In the spirit of the Expo 2020 Dubai theme “Connecting Minds, Creating […]

The Collective DXB, a buzzing conference for Dubai’s marketing and social media influencer community, hosted its debut conference at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club on November 7 with their regional partners dubai ON demand, a content creating media agency for Micro influencers, business owners and thought leaders. The Collective DXB’s stage welcomed Dubai and […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of Mirage, a stylish development designed with the young generation in mind, in the up-and-coming Dubai Studio City. An epitome of post-modern architecture, Mirage features 444 units comprising 253 studios, 155 one-bedroom and 366 two-bedroom apartments. With a built-up area (BUA) of […]

The DP World Tour Championship, Dubai has retained its five-star rating in the fifth edition of Dubai Sports Council’s Sports Events Ranking System – one of only four events in the emirate and the only golf tournament to achieve the prestigious accolade. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of […]

The 15th edition of the Dubai International Motor Show, the Middle East’s premier automotive event, revs into action tomorrow, bringing together global automobile manufacturers that are all set to showcase their latest models and innovations. With more than 90 companies and brands from across the globe rolling into town, petrolheads and car buyers will be […]

Dubai Industrial City, one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and the region, and a member of TECOM Group, hosted the third edition of DI Talks, a series of expert-led discussions within the context of advanced and sustainable manufacturing and other industrial sectors. Hosted at The Recycling Hub by Enviroserve in Dubai Industrial City, […]

Two UAE-based design teams have been selected to showcase their innovative blends of contemporary art and Emirati heritage through creative interpretations of the traditional drinking fountain – sabeel – that will offer fresh drinking water to millions of visitors across the Expo 2020 Dubai site. The designs, chosen by an international jury as winners of […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans. With the new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, postpaid customers can choose a plan, based on their need and enjoy complete freedom from calling limits. They […]

With less than 50 days to go before Christmas, Emirates Official Store is making Christmas extra special this year with a new range of seasonal gifts for the family, as well as aviation inspired limited edition items. Festive family looks The beloved Christmas jumper is back once again – with a new Santa face design. […]

Emirates’ first remote check-in terminal, outside of the airport, was opened today to provide seamless connections for cruise passengers. The Emirates check-in counters, located at Port Rashid, will allow passengers who are disembarking from their cruise ships to check in for their onward Emirates flight at the same facility. The new service will further enhance […]

Everyone’s favourite time of the year just got better as Al-Futtaim Toyota kick-starts the New Year celebrations early with the launch of its ‘Celebrate 2020 Now’ campaign. All through November, Al-Futtaim Toyota is inviting customers to treat themselves to exciting deals on purchase of any 2020 Toyota model and receive a Toyota Rewards Card worth […]