The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, board has endorsed the ‘First and Last-Mile’ strategy that advocates a healthy and active lifestyle by offering multiple mobility options integrated with mainstream public transport network. The strategy was endorsed during the authority’s board meeting led by Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, RTA Director-General and Chairman of the Board of […]

Dubai laid out the red carpet for the Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) which entered the emirate on February 28, the third day of the 10th edition of the annual breast cancer awareness programme. The ride that began from DIFC Avenue Boulevard at 10.30 am and wound up at Dubai Boulevard near Dubai Mall at noon, […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, handed over the ‘Flag’ of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Smart Government (HBMPSG), to Dubai Economy after it won the Best Government Initiative award for its ‘Instant Licence’ initiative. His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, […]

Dubai Maritime City has completed more than 25 percent of Phase 1 infrastructure for its commercial development. The works are expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2021. The AED 140 million development of the commercial area will enhance DMC’s status as a leading maritime services provider. DMC said all major and minor […]

Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) organized a session with an aim to support the country’s preparations for next 50 years and in connection with this year’s ‘UAE Innovation Month.’ The session, held in the presence of the leadership team headed by H.E Fahad Ahmed Al-Raeesi, CEO of DGW, encouraged the Workshop’s employees to come up with […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced a world class music recording studio that will become a permanent facility as part of its legacy plans in the future city of District 2020 – and the first project to make use of the studio will be Expo 2020’s all-female orchestra. The Firdaus Women’s Orchestra (Firdaus means ‘Paradise’ in […]

Visitors and residents are guaranteed a memorable month this March as Dubai welcomes spectacular performances, live entertainment and sporting action across the city’s many trendsetting venues. Here’s a snapshot of what Dubai Calendar, the city’s official events listings guide, has in store for the coming month. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT  Dubai Opera is all set to welcome […]

In recognition of the importance that Dubai holds in the global trade and investment arena, the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) held a gala ceremony to commemorate 100 years of its existence. During the event, Dubai Chamber officially announced that preparations for the 12th World Chambers Congress 2021 are underway. The ceremony, which was held […]

In honour of the rarest day on the calendar, three of Dubai’s favourite entertainment destinations are set to host an incredible one-day-only offer. On the 29th February, Roxy Cinemas, Laguna Waterpark and Mattel Play! Town will unleash mega discounts – with an incredible opportunity that will only come around once every four years. For the movie […]

With the weather heating up, the coolest waterpark in the region is giving children an even bigger reason to smile – offering the little one’s FREE entry throughout March. This epic ‘Kid’s Go Free’ promotion will run Sunday to Thursday from the 1st to the 26th of March, inviting children accompanied by a paying adult the chance […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); and His Excellency Chris Heaton-Harris, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, UK, witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between RTA and BeemCar Ltd; one of the biggest developers of sky pods in the world. […]

Big Fish Comedy, an entertainment company that has had audiences around the world laughing for over 20 years, will be featuring comedians from South Africa and the UK in April. Internationally renowned artists Barry Hilton, Rikki Jay, and Patrick Monahan will be lighting up the stage and leaving the audience in stitches. Presenting all styles […]

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 6th. This event invites children and teachers from local autism schools, bike riders, and […]

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, the West End production of THE KITE RUNNER will make its Middle East debut at Dubai Opera from 27 until 29 February, 2020. Adapted by playwright, director, and Professor Matthew Spangler, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has reaffirmed DIFC’s commitment to Asian FinTech partnerships and advancing the Centre’s FinTech ecosystem. DIFC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tribe Accelerator, the first Singapore government supported Blockchain accelerator, to collaborate on […]

Award winning Dubai-based interior designer, Nikki Bisiker, has joined forces with Emma Bache, a leading professional graphologist (hand-writing analyst) who recently published her book ‘Reading Between the Lines’.  Together they are to develop a fun yet revealing way to help clients understand their personality and therefore shed insight on their home lifestyle and design preferences. […]

Dubai Chamber hosted a workshop at its headquarters to introduce businesses and organisations to Dubai Chamber’s CSR Label. This comes after launching the first round of the Label for 2020, with applications being accepted until end of May 2020. The workshop, attended by 22 participants from 13 companies, provided comprehensive details about the Dubai Chamber […]

Swaidan Trading, Peugeot’s authorised distributor in Dubai and Northern Emirates, have announced their latest offers on selected Peugeot models until the end of March, 2020. Customers can enjoy free service for up to five years or 100,000km, as well as a five-year warranty and roadside assistance. Further enhancing the value of owning a Peugeot, the […]

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), the 13th edition of Innovation Arabia Conference and Exhibition – a pioneering event dedicated to innovation in the Arab world, continued on the 2nd day at the Dubai […]

It was a marathon of a different kind – young, bright and futuristic minds at Carnegie Mellon University worked with intent over a 24-hour period to present 10 extraordinary ideas to Emirates – the lead sponsor of the varsity hackathon. The Emirates Group and Carnegie Mellon University, based in the US, have a history of partnering around various […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today announced that it has fined Enness Limited (Enness DIFC), a DIFC Representative Office. The DFSA fined Enness DIFC USD 105,000 (approximately AED 386,000) for engaging in unauthorised activity outside the scope of its Representative Office DFSA Licence. As a Representative Office, Enness DIFC is only permitted to carry […]

Dubai Sports City hosts yet another edition of the Dubai Pulse Ride, an incredible off-road cycling event held at The Sports Park on 13 March 2020. The cycling event is free and open to encourage everyone from professional riders to families and cycling enthusiasts of all ages to challenge themselves and cycle with some of […]

Dubai Chamber organized a breakfast roundtable for private and public sector stakeholders in Panama, with the aim to introduce them to the trade and investment opportunities in Dubai due to Expo 2020. The event also highlighted on Dubai as a global business destination and gateway to the MENA region for Latin American countries. Forty-five participants […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s number one destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is gearing up to host Guru Randhawa, the entertaining and talented pop singer who has established himself among India’s most famous artists, on the Main Stage from 9 pm on Friday 28th February. It’s difficult not […]

An impressive line-up of partners and speakers addressed industry peers and stakeholders on utilising the IoT landscape to drive innovation at the 5th Internet of Things 2020, held at Armani Hotel Dubai. The keynote addressed how AI has made business more profitable with Dr. Sven Korner and using semantic processing to interpret data to deliver […]

2020 is a Leap Year – the once-every-four-years event featuring 29 February, when, according to Irish tradition, customary roles are reversed and women can propose marriage. For ladies who are thinking of popping that all important question this year, there is no better way than in a romantic, waterside setting at some of Dubai’s best-loved […]

Dubai Economy and the American University in Dubai (AUD) have agreed to collaborate on offering specialised academic programmes in intellectual property (IP), innovation and entrepreneurship. A memorandum of understanding signed today between Their Excellences Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy, and Elias Bou Saab, Executive Vice President of the American University in Dubai, […]

Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), the inaugural edition of the ‘Literacy Challenge Forum’ officially opened today at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and with directives […]

Patrick Reed shot to the summit of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after capturing a second WGC-Mexico Championship title with a gutsy closing 67 to win by one stroke at Chapultepec Golf Club. The American star started the final day a shot off the lead and, after an opening birdie, made ten pars in […]

Dubai Restaurant Week (DRW) is a key element of the annual Dubai Food Festival, offering a calendar of exclusive dining experiences offered in partnership with the city’s best restaurants. Running from 5 to 14 March, foodies can take full advantage of bespoke Dubai Restaurant Week menus at an attractive price that saves customers up to […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today announced a new milestone in the construction of its Ghaf-tree inspired service station located at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Construction of the region’s first LEED Gold certified service station has reached an impressive 40 per cent. Work began in August 2019 and […]

Premium British fashion house AllSaints today announced a major launchpad for local musicians and bands with the arrival of AllSaints ME Sessions – a platform for promising up-and-coming bands to capture new fans and earn free studio time with a Dubai-based producer. For a chance to be shortlisted, artists are encouraged to upload videos of […]

Tourists and travelers have a fascination for the glorious, expansive desert in Dubai. It is for this reason, that they pamper themselves with the thrilling desert safari experience in Dubai. The desert continues to be one of the best wonders of this city. You can take a break for a day, or even half a […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Central Park Towers in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will be hosting, for a second year, an exceptional art exhibition titled “Women in Art”. The exhibition will commence on 4th March 2020 with a ribbon cutting at 8:00pm and will showcase 100 aspiring and talented female artists living in the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem officially launched the first-of-its-kind bike sharing service in the region, providing 780 pedal assisted bikes over 78 stations across Dubai under the project’s phase 1. HE Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA and Mr. Mudassir Sheikha, […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy -Government of Dubai, announced the launch of new smart services on its official WeChat account to support Chinese investors pursuing growth and expansion opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai FDI account on WeChat, one of the world’s largest standalone mobile apps with over one billion […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded its participation in the world-renowned retail trade fair ‘EuroShop 2020’, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, between February 16-20. EuroShop 2020 united 2,300 exhibitors from 60 countries and attracted 600 speakers and more than 114,000 visitors. Delegates explored the latest innovations, technologies, and visions shaping the global […]

After Privatam’s digital investment platform PARity transformed the company into one of the leading intermediaries of alternative investments in Europe and Latin America, the Monaco-based fintech came to Dubai this week as part of a world tour to showcase the technology that has quickly earned a reputation as the Netflix and Expedia of niche investments. […]

BASE club, Dubai’s biggest al fresco super-club in D3, is set to collaborate with 7 Management on pop-up event, ‘Antika Night’, on Thursday the 5th of March. Paying homage to the original ‘Antika Night’, a weekly pop-up concept that found a home in a variety of top clubs in the UAE from 2012 – 2016, […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy reported that 4,692 Instant Licenses were issued since the launch of the service in July 2017 to date. Among the Instant Licenses issued, 3,448 were Commercial (73.5%), and 1,244 in the Professional (26.5%) category. The Instant License service provides a convenient model for businessmen who […]

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) at Dubai Land Department (DLD) honoured real estate companies and their employees, including real estate brokers and valuators in appreciation of their efforts to encourage real estate investment and their commitment to the laws, regulations, and honour of the profession, which is urged by DLD by organising the broker […]

Adding to the convenience of tourists, The Dubai Mall in partnership with international payments service provider Planet, has launched pre-validation VAT refund pilot service called ‘City Validation’ in the UAE. The first mall in the UAE to launch such a new innovative service, visitors to The Dubai Mall can now benefit from a hassle-free option to […]

Dubai Chamber organised a briefing session, recently, to create awareness among Ambassadors and Consul Generals from ASEAN countries about the first Global Business Forum ASEAN (GBF ASEAN) and gain their support. GBF ASEAN, to be held on 9-10 December 2020, during Expo 2020, underlines the importance of this emerging 10 member economic giant, with a […]

It’s no secret that a little after school or weekend fun makes for the perfect way for parents and kids to spend quality time together. Families won’t want to miss out on the LEGO® Festival at Dubai Festival City Mall, where endless fun awaits. Visitors can now experience a brand-new activation corner within the LEGO® […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has announced further enhancements to the landscaping of Mina, its premium development on the east crescent of Palm Jumeirah. With an investment of over AED 10 million, Azizi will now be using superior hardscape materials that are of much higher specifications. Moreover, the developer […]

Dubai Economy, along with Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic, HSBC, RAKBANK, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), has formed a consortium for sharing of verified KYC (Know Your Customer) data between banks and licensing authorities in the UAE. Part of the strategic focus of Dubai Economy on enhancing ease of business […]

Hailing the dawn of a decade defined by innovation in the maritime sector, the 28th Dubai International Boat Show will drop anchor at its new Dubai Harbour home from 10th-14th March, buoyed by a striking display of superyachts, future-focused maritime equipment and an extensive range of leisure and aquatic activities. Running under the theme ‘Loving […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy (DED) received seven international delegations on the sidelines of the 25th edition of Gulfood, which was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 16 – 20 February. Dubai Exports reviewed the most prominent services and initiatives as well as organised a number of business meetings between […]

Frontiers Next will be held for the first time in Dubai on February 20th, 2020 at Godolphin Ballroom, Jumeriah Emirates Towers, to explore how the civil society can pioneer the future of wellbeing and how emerging technologies can help shape its future. During the conference, a pool of inspiring thought leaders, blazing a trail in […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) organised a workshop titled ‘Key Aspects of Foreign Direct Investment’, to help the private sector to understand the key aspects of UAE FDI Law. Organised in collaboration with international law firm Clyde & Co, the workshop raised awareness about the FDI Law and focused on other important […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) hosted its 11th Annual Audit Outreach for Registered Auditors yesterday. In his opening address, Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive of the DFSA, highlighted the continued growth of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) over the last year and underlined the important role of the accounting and auditing community in the […]

The Queen Elizabeth 2 has announced that it will now offer Passengers a special heritage tour that will take Passengers on a journey through the ‘Bridge’ – the command room used by the captain to control the ship during its days of service. Once reserved only for access by senior crew and VVIP’s visiting the […]

Experience the legendary and inspiring sound of Pakistani Sufi band Junoon as the famed rock trio make their way to Global Village for a live concert on Friday 20th March. In the wake of the band’s reunion in 2018, following a 13-year time away, Junoon will treat Global Village guests to a rocking good time […]

The UAE’s burgeoning space sector was a key topic under discussion on the second day of the fourth UAE Public Policy Forum, organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI). With its theme this year ‘Agile Government: Becoming Future-Proof’, day two […]

The array of current emergencies impacting countries around the world were starkly highlighted by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chief Executive Officer for the Alliances for Global Sustainability. Her Excellency was speaking during the final key note address at the Public Policy Forum 2020, when she spoke about the important role of […]

Dubai Sports City’s ICC Academy, the only global cricket facility with world-class facilities for local and international players, hosted Sana Mir, former captain of Pakistan Women’s Cricket team, as part of her visit to the UAE. Sana Mir is Pakistan’s all-rounder, who plays internationally for Pakistan and domestically for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited Women. Mir […]

Ten lucky school students from across the UAE became the envy of millions of sports fans with a rare chance to meet one of the greatest athletes in the world, Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador Lionel Messi, at the Expo 2020 site. Selected in a random draw held by the Expo School Programme, the students accompanied […]

Improving domestic market conditions and strong prospects for international reach have seen businesses in Dubai welcoming 2020 with optimism. The quarterly survey of Dubai Economy showed that the proportion of firms anticipating improvement in business situation in the first quarter of 2020 has increased to 60%, from 58% for the previous quarter, with the Expo […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted its Exporter of the Month ceremony at its head office where four member companies were recognised for outstanding trade performance during last four months of 2019. Including the most recent honourees, at total of 112 companies have been awarded under Exporter of the Month since the launch […]

The Porsche Design Group is opening a new Porsche Design Franchise-Store in the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, one of the biggest and most luxurious malls in the world. The store is located in an exclusive location on Level 1 and has a floor area of 179 square meters. The complete product portfolio of […]