The evaluation of the fourth edition of Mansour bin Mohammed Short Film Award of the Community Development Authority (CDA) has commenced, with the panel of judges assessing the quality and the technical aspects of the submitted movies based on pre-determined criteria. The CDA-initiated film event is being held annually to raise the awareness of the […]

Dubai has launched the ‘Dubai Economic Platform,’ the region’s first of its kind integrated source of global and local economic data relying on cloud analytics. The initiative is in line with the six pillars of Dubai Plan 2021 and seeks to contribute towards achieving the goals of the 50-Year Charter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

Essa Al Marzouq, the Kuwaiti singer who has emerged as one of the most prominent and popular young stars in the Gulf, will perform at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s number one destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, to deliver a memorable concert on the Main Stage from 9 […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber), hosted an open data workshop in cooperation with Smart Dubai – the government department mandated to ensure Dubai becomes the world’s smartest and happiest city. Taking place at Dubai Chamber’s head office, the first in a series of three training […]

As the race for “share of mobile” continues, Emirates marks a major milestone with 20 million downloads of its mobile app on the back of a strong mobile and digital strategy that has led to solid consumer uptake particularly in Africa, GCC and Asia. Catering to its global customer base, the Emirates app is available […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, announced on Tuesday that over 3,000 Emirati men and women have applied to become the next UAE astronaut on future space missions. Registration figures for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut were revealed during a press conference by Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General, MBRSC, Salem Al Marri, […]

Manrre Logistics Fund, a private Dubai-based investment company, today placed its shares into Nasdaq Dubai’s share depository as the company expands options for qualified investors. Manrre Logistics Fund deposited its shares in Nasdaq Dubai’s Central Securities Depository, CSD, which looks after them on behalf of shareholders in a trusted environment. The CSD also facilitates share […]

Get ready to play, discover, create and have masses of fun as Dubai’s latest children’s attraction, Orange Wheels launches its first indoor and outdoor education centre in Town Centre Jumeirah. Offering fun for the whole family, Orange Wheels boasts a stunning space on the first floor of the Town Centre mall, with both indoor and […]

Opera Gallery Dubai is proud to start the year with its first ever Sculptures exhibition, featuring a range of carefully selected pieces from contemporary artists such as Anthony James, Manolo Valdés and Valay Shende, highlighting a broad spectrum of medium and expression. Since the dawn of art practice, sculpture has been an important medium of […]

In consideration of the on-going global health implications of the Coronavirus and having consulted with our partners and stakeholders, Art Dubai today announces that the 14th edition of the international art fair, scheduled for 25 – 28th March 2020, will be postponed. Given the essential role the fair plays in promoting local and regional artists, we have made the […]

dnata, one of the largest travel management companies in the Middle East, has expanded its car rental portfolio by adding the quality services of Dollar Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental to its offering. Both brands are part of The Hertz Corporation, one of the global leading car rental companies, which dnata has been […]

Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, unveiled Mobimart, the region’s first grocery bus, bringing convenient and accessible shopping to the doorsteps of underserved neighbourhoods and communities across Dubai, six days a week. Carrefour Mobimart offers customers an extensive variety of daily groceries and fresh food, including a selection of organic produce, frozen […]

Ballet Revoluciόn, the world-renowned dance production that has amassed a world-wide fan base and received overwhelming praise for more than a decade, has made Global Village its home until 30th March 2020. Performing at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Ballet Revoluciόn […]

Emirates Post, the UAE’s leading postal and express provider, is testing a brand-new offering designed to ensure they are discoverable on today’s mobile digital mapping platforms, apps, search engines and in-vehicle navigation systems across any device. As part of its commitment to investing in digital solutions; Emirates Post has embraced a digital location intelligence and […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA). The MoU replaces two previous agreements signed in February 2005. The new MoU was signed by the Chief Executive of DFSA, Bryan Stirewalt and the Chief Executive of IOMFSA, Karen Badgerow, on […]

In partnership with the UN Environment Programme and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the World’s Greatest Show will commemorate World Wildlife Day 2021 with a specialist programming and events schedule A specialist programming and events schedule will take place at Expo 2020 Dubai on World Wildlife Day 2021 – in partnership with […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, the Waterfront Market’s very own annual celebration The Foodie Carnival returns for its second year anniversary from 5th March to 7th March, 2020 This year The Foodie Carnival joins Dubai Food Festival and promises a rich three-day culinary experience of nonstop food and fun at Dubai’s Waterfront Market. The Waterfront […]

With just a couple of days to go, organisers have pulled out all stops to ensure that ‘Holi Masti 2020’ is the biggest and craziest Holi party in town, featuring top entertainers flying in all the way from India, a multitude of colours, mouthwatering traditional delicacies, prizes galore, non-stop fun activities and fantastic ambiance in […]

Dubai is an important destination for arts and culture lovers, with the local art scene growing to include more independent homegrown artists that celebrate a variety of cultures – creating a vibe that is unique to Dubai. Art enthusiasts can embark on a journey to explore the finest galleries and cultural events with Dubai Calendar’s […]

Sami Valimaki rocketed up the Race to Dubai Rankings after sealing a first European Tour win with a dramatic play-off triumph over Brandon Stone on a thrilling final day at the Oman Open. The Finn, who was making only his sixth European Tour start after graduating from Qualifying School last year, forced a play-off with […]

Get a little bit noughty on the 12th March at Dubai’s favourite beach club with Reel 2 Real pumping their absolute bangers like I LIKE TO MOVE IT live on the Barasti Beach! (que Madagascar soundtrack) Every Thursday Barasti throws it back to a time where Tetris, Yo-Yos and Poggs reigned supreme. Get involved in some noughty activations that will take […]

French luxury bakery and sweets maker, Ladurée, in collaboration with H.E. Dr. Sara Al Madani, has unveiled its latest edition of premium double-decker macarons box, as part of its unique way of celebrating women in the region on 26th February 2020 at Ladurée Restaurant The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue, in the presence of media and […]

Well known Serbian singer Ana Bekuta, will be performing at Indie’s new Balkan Night this Tuesday 3rd March. The cool DIFC venue has just launched its new Balkan Night on a Tuesday, showcasing live performances from the Urgentni Centar – the UAE´s number 1 Balkan band, with special guest performances to be announced throughout the year. Tickets for this special performance as priced at AED […]

According to statistics from the National Economic Register of the Ministry of Economy, the number of economic licences issued in the UAE grew to 678,573 in February 2020, compared to 676,256 in January. This increase highlights the ongoing economic growth around the country. The Central Bank of the UAE noted that the country’s macroeconomic growth […]

Dubai Future Accelerators, DFA, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, launched the 7th cohort of its programme that seeks to position Dubai as a hub for innovation, emerging technologies and an ideal destination for start-ups and entrepreneurs with bold solutions to future challenges. Based on the requirements provided by the participating entities – Dubai […]

Emirates, the Official Airline of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, offered tennis fans memorable experiences during the two week run of the much anticipated tennis event. The championship, which ended yesterday, crowned Romania’s Simona Halep as Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) champion while Novak Djokovic from Serbia won the Association of Tennis Professionals 2020 (ATP) […]

As part of its long-standing pillar partnership with Meydan, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, sponsored Racing at Meydan, the regional race meet that features the GCC’s most prominent equestrians, through seven races named after some of its renowned projects, namely Riviera 1, Mina, Creek Views, Aliyah, Al Furjan, Mirage, and Riviera […]

The gold and jewellery market, which is among the pillars of Dubai’s reputation as a global retail hub and shopping destination, continues to enjoy robust consumer confidence and remain a leading economic activity in the emirate. Efforts by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy to spread consumer rights awareness while […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues to attract guests every day of the week and excite their tastebuds as they explore the increasingly diverse selection of the world’s most loved authentic street foods, dishes and desserts. Satisfy rumbling bellies and experience […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mashreq today announced the region’s first blockchain data sharing platform, now live in production, to support licensed businesses and corporates opening digital bank accounts instantly. In continuation of the consortium formed back in July 2019 between DIFC and Mashreq, the initiative known as Know Your Customer (KYC), along with […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has partnered with the region’s first pop-up cinema concept “Films In A Box” to bring films to a wider audience at the forthcoming “Al Marmoom: Film In The Desert”. The event, which is a platform to support and showcase emerging and established filmmakers both locally and regionally will […]

This March, Roxy Cinemas are rewarding repeat visitors with instant cash back to be used across various Meraas L&E destinations, just for watching a movie – pass me the popcorn please! With four prime locations across Dubai, including La Mer, City Walk, Box Park and The Beach, Roxy Cinemas offers an array of cinematic experiences […]

Dubai saw remarkable external trade growth in 2019, spurred by its efforts to achieve its 2025 trade target of AED2 trillion. Non-oil external trade last year grew 19 percent in volume from 91 million tons in 2018 to reach 109 million tons in 2019. Re-exports rose by a record 48 percent to reach 17 million […]