Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from 1 August, expanding its network in Europe to 22 cities, and connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The restart of Stockholm flights means that all Emirates gateways in Scandinavia will have resumed services by August, with flights to Oslo […]

Beach sports lover are in for a treat this weekend and the next, as Dubai Sports Council have announced a “Beach Sports Week” that will see competition in four different events taking place at Kite Beach in Jumeirah. The beach sports festival, being organised by Dubai Sports Council in co-operation with different partners, will start […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the summer celebration of shopping and family fun, is once again offering residents and visitors the chance to win a selection of over 4,500 prizes including luxury cars, mall vouchers and cash giveaways. In keeping with its proud 23-year tradition, this year’s DSS features seven weeks of mega raffles and promotions, […]

The Dubai Team for Global Promotional Investment Missions attended a series of webinars organised by the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, over June-July 2020 targeting businesspersons and investors in Australia to explore the opportunities and partnership potential in the food & agribusiness, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors in Dubai, […]

Companies of all sizes and sectors that are keen enhance their CSR strategic and policies can now apply for the H2-2020 cycle of the Dubai Chamber CSR Label. Businesses have until November 30, 2020 to apply to the Dubai Chamber CSR Label Advanced, Dubai Chamber CSR Label Standard and four specialised categories, namely Dubai Chamber […]

Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, has launched new measures to offer customers more choice, flexibility and peace of mind while booking their next adventure. The tour operator has relaxed its booking policy to offer customers a chance to book a holiday package in advance with only a deposit of AED 199, as […]

RAIL BUS, a new generation of low cost, green public transport system, which is developed by a number of international companies specialized in light rail systems. The concept of the RAIL BUS is based on providing a large number of small driverless vehicles that moved according to the demand in a network of interconnected paths, […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of Dubai’s top sporting landmarks, has been featured in “The Washington Post” in an article that talks about the reopening of sports and other sectors in 16 cities across the world following COVID-19 lockdown. The photograph of Hamdan Sports Complex welcoming swimmers back for training was used in the article headlined, […]

Popular for offering world class promotions and mega raffles, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) the largest trade body for the jewellery industry in association with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), returns with a new season unraveling 6 jaw dropping deals, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. For the first time, over 100 jewellery […]

As part of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority’s (Dubai Culture) digital campaign #CreateTogether, and in association with Briar Prestidge Trading LLC, CreateNationshas announced that UAE artists can submit their designs for their second collection of paint-them-yourself Art Tees. The new collection will showcase designs of the UAE-based artists, themed around mental health and happiness, in […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the launch of a task force under its Sustainability Network, which will address the issue of late payments to subcontractors and suppliers. The Task Force on Prompt Payment Practices for Subcontractors and Suppliers, joined by member companies representing a wide variety of economic sectors, will explore the […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the readiness of Dubai’s sports stadiums and sports halls, both government and private, to receive audiences and open their gates to fans whenever the relevant authorities make a decision on the matter. The announcement comes following cooperation on the issue between Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police, and all government and […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continued to accelerate growth in the first half of 2020, with 310 new company registrations, an impressive 25% increase from the same period in 2019. The total number of active registered companies in the DIFC […]

What is better than hosting a webinar on a single platform? Answer: Broadcasting it on it on several other popular Live streaming platforms! As live streaming has become more ubiquitous, so have the ‘DIY’ options, like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Periscope, Instagram Live and LinkedIn Live. Here are a few reasons why it makes sense […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)is celebrating history in the making as the UAE launches the ‘Hope Probe’Mission to Mars, a milestone of pride for the nation, the region and the Arab and Islamic world. A contemporary mural produced by the UAE’s creative community takes centre stage in the city’s historical Al Fahidi Neighborhood, […]

Within its efforts to enhance Dubai’s leading position as a central hub for regional and global transit trade, Dubai Customs launched a guide on transit trade. The guide, prepared by the Tariff and Origin Department, outlines all the procedures and steps that need to be taken by companies to avail the services and facilities provided […]

Emirates and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) revealed the club’s new jerseys for the 20/21 season during a friendly match against the Glasgow Rangers F.C. in Groupama Stadium on Thursday night as part of the Veolia Trophy. Much awaited by Lyon fans, the 20/21 Home jersey is the first to carry Emirates’ branding, marking the start of […]

Over the last three months there has been explosive growth in companies turning to virtual events to connect with audiences. As we are moving towards hybrid events, all future events will be a blend of physical and virtual. A recent survey of event professionals that Etc.venues conducted during a hybrid event has revealed that almost […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to be the first developer to launch an outdoor drive-in cinema at one of its prominent developments, Riviera in MBR City. 25+ cars will be accommodated in the premises for a fee of AED 150 per car. The cinema is scheduled to be opened […]

Similar to other parts of the world, the UAE has also experienced the impact of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020. The temporary restrictions on movement and travel have also had a predictable effect on Dubai’s real estate sector. Despite this challenging situation, the latest, combined data released by Bayut and […]

Authentic stakeholder engagement is proving to be a crucial part of business strategies as companies navigate new challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic, industry experts explained during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Reconnecting with Stakeholders during Covid19 – why it matters and how to get it […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted 349 trade webinars over a four-month period leading to the city’s reopening to tourists on 7 July, as part of a global marketing programme aimed at ensuring Dubai remains top of mind among tourists as a safe must-visit destination. The virtual sessions, held for trade […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), expanding connectivity for customers with these latest cities rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. This will take the airline’s passenger network to 62 […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of developing and managing e-commerce platforms has reached 1,969 licences in Dubai. The average annual growth rate of new licences in this activity over the last five years was 120%, […]

Businesses in the UAE should be fully aware of the legal considerations with respect to the recovery of payments as more companies face debt issues due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, entitled COVID 19 & […]

dnata has continued to deliver reliable and safe air services and taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges. Cooperating closely with government authorities, customers and suppliers, the company’s dedicated teams have worked around the clock to make a difference by ensuring smooth and safe […]

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority marked the reopening of its Al ShindaghaMuseum with its debut‘ Tales from the Past’photo tour, which invited local photographers and content creators to visit, snap and share their experience at the Perfume House and the Dubai Creek: Birth of a City House. Held in collaboration with #MyDubai; Canon Middle […]

Emirates will deploy its iconic A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August. This announcement follows the Emirates A380’s return to the skies today with EK001 to London Heathrow taking off from Dubai International airport at 0745hrs, and EK073 at 0820hrs, carrying commercial […]

Dubai’s residential sector faced a challenging second quarter of 2020, with social distancing measures, coupled with Covid-19’s economic impact, affecting market performance.  However, with encouraging transaction figures in June, a move towards more typical sales volume is expected in Q3, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q2 2020 from Chestertons. Residential transactions totalled […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, with the participation of international business councils, investment advisors, and government agencies, is hosting a series of webinars in the wake of global restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, presenting an array of opportunities for investment and partnership […]

A new wave of rapid digitalisation in Latin America is creating plenty of new business opportunities in e-commerce, digital trade digital services and logistics, which companies in Dubai can capitalise on as they prepare for a post-Covid recovery, industry experts said during a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, has restarted its desert safaris, enabling residents and visitors of Dubai to enjoy the open space, fresh air and sunshine of the great outdoors. Arabian Adventures has taken several measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and provide them with complete peace of mind on all safaris. […]

Xstrike, located in the heart of Al Qouz, is gearing up to officially reopen its doors to players on Thursday, 9th July. The entertainment hub was launched by “Immersive Experiences” in December 2019, a live combat experience that successfully bridges the gap between traditional paintball and laser-tag, now coming back bigger and better, with new […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has recently recorded 10.6 percent growth in the retail and e-commerce sector with a total trade value of AED37.6 billion despite the sudden challenges facing both regional and global economy. More than 1,000 companies from 96 countries play a pivotal role in Jafza’s retail and general trading sector. Approximately 39 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced the launch of the museums’ ‘Summer Virtual Camp’programme for school students from the 12th of July to 31stAugust 2020. The initiative aims to benefit the largest possible number of students through interactive activities focused on enhancing their intellectual and creative abilities as well as through investing their time from […]

Businesses and healthcare providers in the UAE looking for an easier way to source and secure personal protective equipment (PPE) can now do so through Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s newly launched Response Initiative (RRI). The online marketplace connects reliable buyers and sellers of PPE and medical supplies and aims to meet a growing […]

Dubai Investments PJSC, a leading Middle East investment and a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) celebrated its silver jubilee anniversary, marking 25 years of investments in the region, with a bell ringing ceremony at the DFM. The bell ringing ceremony was attended by Abdulrahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwee, Chairman of […]

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company(SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has announced the closure of its field hospital located at Dubai Parks & Resorts following the discharge of the last COVID-19 patients during a closing ceremony held on Monday, July 13. Over the course of the last few weeks, several SEHA facilities have […]

As part of its preparations for the ramp up of passenger flights, Dubai Airports has announced a strategic partnership with OSN, the region’s leading entertainment provider, to give passengers at Dubai International (DXB) complimentary access to OSN’s new streaming app, from July 14, 2020. As the top ranked international airport welcomes customers back through its […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities has underlined there silience of the UAE real estate market by holding a ground-breaking ceremony for their recently launched Elan neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghafon July 12. The move officially kicks off the construction phase of the development, moving the project one step closer to its planned delivery by December 2022. […]

in5 has announced three winners in its competition challenging entrepreneurs and startups to create an innovative product or service to boost the UAE’s response toCOVID-19 using next-generation technology, media or design. Dubai-based ventures Robomask, CoviBot Pro and Vision Health came out on top. The trio have won a year’s free membership with in5, a business […]

Emirates Loto, the region’s first fully digital collectables scheme with optional free entry to a weekly draw has announced the winners for its thirteenth draw. Nine lucky winners who matched five out of six numbers in the live draw last night have walked away with AED 111,111.11 each, having split the AED 1 million prize. […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination, invites entrepreneurs and investors across the country to be part of the upcoming Season 25 and Silver Anniversary celebrations. During the previous 24 seasons, Global Village has become known for pushing the boundaries in family entertainment by bringing the world to Dubai. Perhaps lesser […]

Emirates will be operating special repatriation flights to five Indian cities between 12th and 26th July to assist stranded Indians get home and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The flights will be operated to Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram between 12th and 26th July 2020 offering the […]

The New Media Academy, a first of its kind digital academy in the Middle East, in partnership with Nas Academy, part of the Nas Daily Group, announced the Youth YouTuber Program. This unique summer programme will be taught by handpicked instructors, to provide students with a greater understanding of the world of content creation, from […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy, mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and entrepreneurship, continued to expand and diversify its advisory and support programmes in 2019 with an added emphasis on enhancing SME competitiveness and strengthening Dubai as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The past year saw 3,871 Emirati […]

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national flag-carrier, will resume its flights from Manila to Dubai (5J 18) every Sunday at 6:55 PM (Philippine Standard Time), and Dubai to Manila (5J 19) every Monday at 3:30 AM (UAE Standard Time), beginning July 12, 2020. In line with the safety measures implemented by the Dubai government, […]

Just 6 weeks in business, ONLY webinars has had a busy opening. The ‘Webinars As A Service’ (WAAS) platform is hosting and promoting a bunch of webinars this week. – The Video Content Creation Formula by Reim El Houni on Saturday, 11 July at 4 pm UAE time – Making that giant leap for humankind: […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative offices in Africa recently organised a webinar, which answered common questions from foreign investors related to freelancing, residency visas, opening a bank account and choosing the right consultant and partner in Dubai. The event, part of the Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai webinar series hosted in collaboration […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of vegetable and fruit trading has reached 2,495 including 557 companies in the field of dried vegetables and fruits. Most of these companies have been licensed since 1963 until now. […]

Dubai Summer Surprises, the emirate’s highly anticipated summer shopping extravaganza, is back for its 23rd edition from 9th July 2020 until 29th August 2020, and to complement the excitement surrounding this much anticipated event, Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah, and the […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that DIFC Presidential Directive will end on 31 July 2020. On 26 April 2020, DIFC declared DIFC Presidential Directive No 4. of 2020 which addressed the pressing need for firms based in the […]

Wild Wadi is set to re-open its doors on July 10th, welcoming guests back for family entertainment and aquatic adventure in one of Dubai’s most iconic water parks. With fun at the top of its agenda, Wild Wadi offers a host of exciting rides and attractions for families, thrill seekers and those simply looking to […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Waste Management recently organised a webinar advising businesses on sustainable, effective and safe disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions and best practices for dealing with COVID 19 posed waste management challenges in offices. The webinar, titled Ensuring a Safe Disposal of PPE and COVID 19 Related […]

With the closure of the academic year in the UAE, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority celebrates the successful integration of its museums into the remote-learning curriculum that benefited over 11,304 students from 298 tours conducted with students of over 94 public and private schools. The tours provided the younger generation with an enriching opportunity to […]

The Dubai Land Department(DLD), through the Promotion and Real Estate Investment Management Sector, launched its new ‘Invest in Dubai’ initiative under the theme ‘Discussing the Opportunities that Arise from Dubai as a Real Estate Investment Destination’. The initiative aims to highlight Dubai’s position in real estate on a global front. It also sets out to […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, called on businesses and investors to capitalise on the incentives announced by the various free zones to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on economic activity in the emirate. Senior officials from Dubai Economy and prominent free zones, such as Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in association with the Dubai Sports Council, mark the official opening of the 10th edition of Dubai Sports World (DSW). The UAE’s most anticipated sporting event will run until 3rd October 2020. DWTC has transformed its halls into playing fields – from basketball, tennis and badminton courts to football and cricket pitches, among others, […]

The Aviation Club, Dubai’s premier health club and wellness focused centre in the heart of old Dubai, has launched a Swim Academy in partnership with Movement & Me. The ‘Swim For You’ programme is heaven-sent for every aquaphile; whether the goal is to improve your swimming technique, live a healthier and more active lifestyle, or […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced that its public libraries had won the Excellence Award in the ‘I Know” initiative launched by the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), the largest professional and scientific union for libraries and information In the Arab world. The award honours libraries that engaged with the COVID-19 crisis, their […]