Boxpark, Dubai’s hip urban destination by Meraas, is getting creative this outdoor season by hosting the Street Art Festival over three weekends. Until 9 November, you can discover your inner Da Vinci at the destination – all you have to do is spend AED100 at any of Boxpark’s retail outlets and you’re all set! If […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Conference launched the fourth edition of the Young Professionals in Space Conference, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The UAE is the first Arab country in the MENA region to host this conference. The conference will last till 6 November, featuring 75 speakers from the UAE and abroad. […]

A growing number of UAE companies are integrating sustainable innovation into their business models and reaping the benefits as they enhance their competitiveness, industry experts explained during the Dubai Dialogue 2019 which took place in the emirate earlier today. Dubai Dialogue 2019, the largest CSR-focused conference organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, brought […]

EngageDXB, the smart application launched by Dubai Economy to serve as a communication platform for all registered businesses in the mainland and free zones across the emirate, has announced the addition of new features that help businesses and employees in Dubai to better engage with partners and government entities. The three new features – Create […]

The 16th HRSE (HR Summit & Expo), the region’s largest knowledge exchange and best-practise event for HR professionals, has opened in Dubai with exhibitors saying the 2019 event will mark a turning point for the Gulf’s HR industry as demands for increased workplace tolerance, wellbeing and adoption of advanced technology transform the entire sector landscape. […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, significantly expands its operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Having been awarded a three-year contract by Lufthansa Group, the company invested US$ 4 million in equipment and hired 125 aviation professionals to its team to provide dedicated support and best-in-class services to its newest airline […]

Expo 2020 Dubai’s ambition to draw 25 million visits through its gates is on track after more than 1,000 Authorised Ticket Resellers (ATRs) signed up in key markets around the world. The global network, which includes online travel agents, tour operators, hotel groups and airlines, is crucial to Expo 2020 achieving its goal to welcome […]

UNFAMILIAR FACES: Beaded Portraits of Egyptian Women is a new body of work by Egyptian artist Dina Hafez that will be showcased at Kulture House. This pop-up exhibition which will run from 4th- 30th November, is a celebration of beadwork and how it has been an integral part of Egyptian history. INVITE – The launch event […]

Peru kicked off its plans at Expo 2020 Dubai  with a  ground-blessing ceremony, led by H.E. Edgar Vásquez, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, Mr. Luis Torres, the Executive President of the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (PROMPERÚ), Alvaro Silva Santisteban, Director of the Trade and Tourism of […]

The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai will be hosting a five-day extravaganza of ‘cage cricket’ called Ultimate Kricket Challenge in Feburary 2020. Spectacular players from Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi to Kevin Pietersen and Andre Russell will be competing in this distinctive one-to-one Ultimate Kricket Challenge. The best of the best will compete for a […]

Inspired by the sights, sounds and emotions of New Year’s Eve, from the sparkle of the bubbling drinks to the electrifying color of fireworks lighting the night sky, Alina Anwar Couture launches a limited edition festive collection and its first-ever menswear collection featuring an exclusive range of expertly crafted tuxedos, cocktail dresses and floor length […]

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera have revealed a list of must do experiences, dining packages and top tips to make the most of a visit to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Enjoy a night at the opera with Address Fountain Views Plan the perfect city break and check-in to Address Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai’s newest five-star […]

The Government of Dubai Media Office, GDMO, launched the sixth edition of ‘Flag Garden’ at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, in response to the call from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to celebrate Flag Day. Organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government […]

Linguaskill is an online English test developed by a Cambridge Assessment English, a department of Cambridge University. It is already being used by big names such as Air France and by banks across Europe, Russia and Egypt. Linguaskill has come along at a time when research continually shows that English is a key skill for […]

Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality and Chairman of the Committee for Developing Building Permits in the emirate of Dubai, expressed his pride in the UAE being ranked first in the Arab world and region, and third in the world, in easing the issuing of building permits, as per the World Bank’s Doing Business […]

Magical moments start with LEGO® Disney Frozen 2. Imagine, build, and explore the captivating universe from the new movie together with your beloved characters Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven. LEGO Disney Frozen 2 lets you create and immerse yourself in your very own epic Disney Frozen adventure. Explore Arendelle Castle Village, build and discover […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE. The MoU was […]

Be part of the magic at The Beach, the laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas, this fall with guaranteed prizes on offer from the Magical Tree, as well as a plethora of fun-filled entertainment for all from 1 to 23 November. Shop, dine and play at any of the outlets across the destination, where a spend […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has added another milestone to its list of accomplishments for 2019, registering AED1.6 billion in sales revenue from its flagship project Sobha Hartland by Q3. This brings the company close to its annual sales target of AED2 billion. After a robust H1 2019, during which Sobha Realty […]

In another entertainment first, Emirates is showing the highly acclaimed Seven Worlds, One Planet documentary live at the same time as its BBC One broadcast in the UK. While Emirates already streams live news and sport on board most of its aircraft, this is the first time any airline has streamed a show at the same time […]

Union Coop, reported a 16% growth in net profit until the end of the third quarter of 2019, compared to the same period of the previous year, which is an increase of AED 54.3 million, from AED 332.3 million in 2018 to AED 386.6 million in 2019. Commenting on Union Coop’s performance, the CEO ‘H.E. […]

Rory McIlroy’s hopes of a fourth Race to Dubai title were sparked to life in Shanghai as the Northern Irishman surged up the Rankings with a play-off victory over Xander Schauffele at WGC-HSBC Champions. The two-time DP World Tour Championship winner started the final round with a one stroke lead over South African Louis Oosthuizen […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) welcomed a delegation from the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) as part of the networks’ mission. The delegation comprised of representatives from thirty-two European companies on a multi-sector mission with a focus on EXPO 2020 Dubai. Jamal Bin Marghoob, Senior Director of Sales at DAFZA along with other senior officials from […]

American helicopter brand, Bell, is marking UAE Flag Day with a specially wrapped model of its acclaimed Bell 525 aircraft. The full-scale mock-up of the Bell 525, featuring a UAE flag motif is on display at the Dubai South VIP Terminal. The Bell 525 is a game changer for the aviation industry, bringing new technological […]

Select Group, UAE’s leading real estate developer, has begun handover of its premium urban development Studio One in Dubai Marina. Situated in the heart of the up and coming west-end of the Dubai Marina, Studio One is located within close proximity to the Bluewaters Island and next door to Wyndham and Rove hotels with a […]

Alpha Destination Management has announced its participation at the 40th edition of the World Travel Market being held in London from 4 to 6 November 2019. Confirming the group’s presence, Samir Hamadeh, General Manager for Alpha Destination Management, said, “The tourism industry in the Middle East holds high growth potential and as the market leaders […]

More than 600 prominent Family Offices, Royal Famiies and Sheikhs representing $4 trillion in wealth will join Sir Anthony Ritossa’s  10th Anniversary Global Family Office Investment Summit to be held November 23-25, 2019 at the Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, representing a new attendance record. A select few speaker slots remain for leading global companies and influencers. The Summit will be held […]

The three-time Intercontinental Beach Soccer champions Russia have only one idea in mind: Winning their fourth crown in Dubai and overtaking Brazil to become the most decorated side of the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup. After a solid campaign, in which the Russian side has claimed the World Beach Games European Qualifier and the FIFA Beach […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today announced it commenced work on the Smart Map of Natural Capital of the UAE. The two-phased initiative aims to identify local biologically rich ecosystems and the services they provide to the indigenous environment, in addition to carrying out an economic valuation of these services. Data will […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy resolved 1,196 consumer complaints it received from tourists visiting the emirate during the third quarter of 2019. Sustained consumer outreach and awareness building initiatives by CCCP also saw complaints from visitors increasing 73% during the third quarter, compared to 692 such complaints received in […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, and Intel, the Silicon Valley-headquartered tech giant, today announced the launch of the new phase of “Intel Innovation Center” that is directly aligned with the “Project Mustakbal”, an initiative that was revealed by Intel during the event and seeks to further accelerate the Middle East’s […]

Designer Nadya Dzyak turned a Friday at Dubai Design District in a glamorous affair with her candy-colored and sky-inspired dresses on the Fashion Forward Dubai October 2019 runway – bringing a whimsical feel to the day’s opening show. Attendees were then treated to Atelier Zuhra’s sartorial extravaganza. If Cinderella had to hire a designer to dress her […]

In an exclusive interview with China’s state TV broadcaster China Central Television, CCTV, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, applauded the strong relations that the UAE and the People’s Republic of China have built since establishing diplomatic ties in 1984. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praised China’s […]

Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, UAE’s Minister of Community Development, crowned the winners of the 7th Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament at a glittering awards ceremony. Held under the guidance and patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and HH […]

It’s been a very successful journey for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Challenge, powered by ŠKODA as cyclists took on the last Build-Up Ride (85km) at Al Qudra this morning as part of the popular Dubai Fitness Challenge and it’s just four weeks until cyclists compete in the ultimate final 100km race, part of the UCI Gran Fondo Series, which will […]

IKEA launch today its most hyped collaboration with world renowned creative Virgil Abloh, artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear line and founder of Milan based label Off-White. Aimed at students and home owners moving into their first home, the Swedish home furnishing retailer named the collection MARKERAD, which means ‘clear cut’ or ‘crisp’ in Swedish. […]

As the excitement continues for the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Emirates invited UAE Team Emirates to test their riding skills and performance on the Emirates Group Headquarters rooftop. Four of the team’s top cyclists and among the top young riders globally – Alexander Kristoff (ranked 8th), Tadej Pogacar (ranked 12th), Diego Ulissi (ranked 13th) and Jasper Phillipsen (ranked […]