Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed the first batch of Emirati students from the Young Economist Programme, an initiative by the Federal Youth Authority. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority(DFSA)will be hosting a virtual event on the 10thand 11th of November. The event, “RegTech Live: Driving Compliance through Innovation”, will be held in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA). The event, the second of its kind for this year, builds on the topics discussed in June and […]

Emirates has earned top spot at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020, sweeping four awards including the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award for the seventh consecutive year. The airline also took home ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, ‘Airline with Best Cabin Crew’ and ‘Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East’. The wins underscore […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, was joined today by leading industry voices from around the world in an engaging and energetic discussion on ongoing challenges and learnings around health and safety in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The insightful leisure industry-focused webinar pointed the […]

As key players in Dubai’s travel and hospitality sectors accelerate efforts to revitalise the tourism industry, several top attractions have opened their doors again to provide diverse experiences to UAE residents and tourists, further enhancing the city’s position as a year-round must-visit destination. Iconic family entertainment destinations and attractions have reopened under stringent health and […]

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), at Dubai Land Department (DLD), has implemented inspection campaigns aimed at auditing advertising permits and ensuring that various parties adhere to the circulars and laws enforced in the emirate. During the aforementioned campaigns, RERA fined 10 real estate companies and warned 30 others for not adhering to the advertising […]

Newly re-opened Nikki Beach Dubai welcomes you to experience its one-of-a-kind soiree, Dinner in the Sand, happening once to twice a month starting from Thursday 22nd of 2020. Feel the balmy ocean breeze on your skin and sink your toes in the warm sand, as you enjoy an exquisite dinner with your family and friends at […]

For the first time, trick or treating is receiving a very Dubai makeover – with Sonara Camp taking the traditional Halloween custom into the desert, on camels! On October 30th and 31st, kids will be taken on a thrilling camelback adventure into the desert where they will be met by ghosts and ghouls, who will […]

Dubi Cars International, the UAE’s fastest growing online car marketplace, is transforming the used car export market. In line with Dubai’s Smart Vision 2021, Dubi Cars is offering UAE car dealerships and private sellers innovative and trustworthy digital technologies to meet high export demands and accelerate business growth in the African and international markets. The […]

Bebeto, one of Brazil’s biggest football stars and 1994 World Cup winner, visited Dubai Sports Council to explore avenues of mutual cooperation and investment in the Emirate’s sports sector. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, welcomed Bebeto in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, at Dubai South announced a sharp growth in business and private jets movements since July 2020 at its VIP terminal despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements during Q3 2020 recorded double-digit growth which amounted to 93% compared with the same period in 2019. Following a decline in […]

Emirates and Airlink have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates’ reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders for travellers. Emirates’ agreement with Airlink will provide its customers enhanced connectivity via its gateways Johannesburg and Cape Town to more than 25 domestic destinations in South Africa and more than 20 regional destinations in […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has further expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and entered the Indonesian aviation market by partnering with PT UNEX Rajawali Indonesia (UNEX). Based at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Jakarta, UNEX is a leading ground handling and cargo warehouse company. The strategic partnership will see dnata and […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama is set to celebrate Halloween and the beginning of Fall with Dubai’s largest Pumpkin Patch. Measuring up to an astounding 1,000 square feet, the Pumpkin Patch will take over the Town Square Dubai Main Park, which serves as the hub of the community, and be open daily from 25th October to […]

The way to succeed in today’s competitive market is by reaching your prospective customers quickly. The majority of the buyers are looking for products online. This presents a huge opportunity for SMEs’ to focus their marketing efforts towards investing in a wide range of digital methods that they can adapt to suit their objective, budget, […]

DP World, the Dubai-based global provider of smart logistics solutions, today announced the overall completion of 70% of the AED140m road and infrastructure works within Phase I of the residential and commercial development at Dubai Maritime City. The completion is expected in the first quarter of 2021. It will provide DMC with an efficient and […]

Digitalisation, using artificial intelligence, administrative efficiency, and systematic risk analysis are among the key ingredients to ensuring an efficient payment processes across the supply chain – according to industry experts speaking at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Titled ‘Robust Mechanisms and Processes for making Prompt Payments to Suppliers and […]

There is the potential for an USD 18 trillion (AED 66 trillion) boost to trade according to DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2020 report released today. The application of technology to trade, the growth of cross-border services, innovation in trade policy, and trade-related infrastructure development can act as the catalysts to boost trade. DMCC’s flagship thought leadership […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, one of the most rapidly evolving public transport systems in the world, has implemented a brand-new audio strategy across its network created by international creative music agency, MassiveMusic. The work also recently won Silver at the Transform Awards MEA for ‘Best use of audio brand.’ The journeys that […]

ENOC Group has announced it recently opened a new marine station in Umm Suqeim, and will open a second station at Dubai Harbour, an integrated lifestyle development set by the Arabian Gulf, in November, marking ENOC’s sixth marine station in the UAE. Speaking on the occasion, Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said, […]

Safe Dynamics has announced the opening of its international headquarters in Dubai. The new location will serve as a hub to expand the company’s future operations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The company is planning to capitalize on the Dubai Expo 2020 and UAE Smart City Summit as a way to […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre will be buzzing with activity this Friday as more than 400 runners from over 40 countries take part in the 2020 Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, the first mass-running event to be staged in Dubai and the UAE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being organised under the auspices […]

Golfing superstars are not usually associated with acts of courage and determination but this year’s OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic will feature a line-up of golfers who have played an extraordinary role in terms of setting a sporting example, particularly when it comes to female empowerment. In what has been a difficult and uncertain year for […]

According to studies, the average age of diagnosis is ten years younger in the UAE than anywhere else in the world, rendering early testing and treatment crucial.  For this year’s Pink October, Dubai based business setup advisory firm, Creative Zone, Al Jalila Foundation and the Dubai Business Women Council teamed up to raise the importance […]

UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has added the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) CSR Label Award for H1 2020, to its growing list of accolades, for the sixth year in succession. TIME Hotels was recognised for initiatives such as its ‘Sanitised& Ready’ campaign, which includes a range of new intensified cleaning measures […]

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, the 6th edition of the annual Dubai International Nutrition Congress, DINC, will take place from October 22-24, 2020. The three-day event will be held under the theme “Your immunity […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, HIPA, has announced it concluded the September edition of the Instagram Photo Contest themed ‘Your Office’. Five winners were announced for the competition, which received submissions under the hashtag #HIPAContest_YourOffice. The contest winners hailed from Indonesia and the Philippines. HIPA Secretary-General Ali bin Thalith […]

The Dubai Financial Market, DFM, today introduced equity futures trading, as part of its new Futures Trading Platform, amid unprecedented participation from the brokerage community. This step provides further impetus to DFM’s strategy to diversify product offerings and attract more investments. The DFM has developed a robust regulatory framework, in line with international best practices, […]

A line-up of experts, change-makers and industry leaders will join forces with Expo 2020 Dubai for Expo’s Climate and Biodiversity Week, taking audiences on a virtual journey towards urgent, decisive action on climate change and preserving biodiversity. Expo 2020 Dubai, which opens on 1st October 2021, aims to provide a global forum for discussion, collaboration […]

Each time Google updates its algorithm, it is moving a step forward in making the search experience easy and more relevant to the users. It is imperative to stay up-to-date with the latest features and updates by Google. As a part of the Search On 2020 event, Google made several announcements related to its search […]

Dubai Economy brought together major stakeholders in the cashless economy ecosystem at its latest Future Economy Lab hack (workshop) as part of its efforts to address the COVID-19 challenge and design the best approaches to optimising the opportunities presented by the new normal in the post-pandemic phase. Globally, COVID-19 has been a key accelerator of […]

Field inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy continued their visits to a number of open markets and shopping centres across the emirate yesterday to make sure that commercial establishments commit to the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Remarkably, all 454 businesses inspected yesterday across open markets and shopping centres […]

Emirates is rolling out a redesigned onboard experience. The celebrated A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa have resumed operations with the introduction of additional health and safety measures. The airline has also enhanced its offering, introducing a nutrient-rich welcome drink for the winter season. The A380 Onboard Lounge, which serves First and Business Class customers, […]

waslproperties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of ‘wasl nadtower’, a new projectfacing Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road,thatis part of the 11million sq. ft.NadAl HammarGardensmaster development. The vision behind ‘wasl nadtower’ is to offer an exemplary variety of apartments at the centre of a growing and […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama opened its doors to its latest residential concept, UNA Apartments, which merges the best of contemporary design and modern practicality all under one roof. Town Square Dubai marked the occasion with a handover ceremony with its partners, Engineering Contracting Company LLC, with Mr. Fred Durie, Chief Executive Officer of Nshama […]

This October, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has announced an exciting array of offers in honor of breast cancer awareness month. With more than 200 shops and restaurants available at the Centre, guests can shop, dine and play at DIFC to help increase awareness surrounding breast cancer.   Here are the retailers and culinary outlets participating, visitors can think pink this PINKtober. Vibe DIFC Offer: Enjoy […]

Landmark Group brands partnered with Dubai Cares, in support of the UAE-based global philanthropic organization’s nationwide fundraising campaign –‘Education Uninterrupted’. This initiative was launched to tackle the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the education of children and youth in the UAE. “Education Uninterrupted” initiative was launched earlier this year jointly by Dubai Cares and the […]

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate and Dubai Municipality today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to install the new Makani unique numbering system at Dubai Festival City, the first in the region. The system is an extension of the current Makani geographic addressing system, with the new system expanded to include all types of in-building units: residential, […]

Emirates SkyCargo worked swiftly to restore its international cargo connectivity during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic; growing its network from just around 35 destinations on its freighter aircraft at the end of March to more than 130 destinations by early October on its freighter as well as passenger aircraft. Currently, around 500 tonnes of food items […]

Shuaa Capital has approved the issuance of non-convertible bonds valued at US$150 million in one or more tranches in a private placement. These bonds will be listed on a market outside the UAE, the company said in an announcement on the website of the Dubai Financial Market where its shares are listed. During the company’s […]

Welcome to The Guild, 15,000 sqft of an elegantly electric dining destination in the ICD Brookfield Place, opening this 2021. With a long-standing love affair of contemporary dining, having worked in some of the world’s top restaurants such as Vue de Monde in Melbourne, Tom Arnel, Managing Director of Bull&Roo brings his experience to life, […]

In-person events are a great way to network, make contacts, and distribute content. As businesses and governments look to tackle the impact of the pandemic, digital alternative for events has been the go-to option to manage the fallout from event cancellations. A virtual event is an online event that often features webinars and webcast. It […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 2.7 billion in total during the week ending 15 October 2020. The sum of transactions was 1,014. 38 plots were sold for AED 204.99 million, 654 apartments and villas were sold for AED 1.36 billion. The top three transactions were a land in SaihShuaib 4 sold […]

This World Food Day, Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest airline catering providers, announced that it has committed to reducing food waste by 35% across its central operations in Dubai. To reach its ambitious goal, EKFC has engaged Winnow to gradually roll out an advanced food waste management system in its state-of-the-art […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has released the first units of its Park Avenue project, located on Meydan Avenue, for sale. Park Avenue is Azizi’s newly launched low-rise lifestyle community in MBR City, Dubai’s most popular residential destination by sales transactions, move-in requests and property prices. The residential community is worth […]

Dubai has launched a unique new programme that enables overseas remote working professionals to live in Dubai while continuing to serve their employers in their home country. The move offers remote workers – and their families – the opportunity to re-locate, on an annual basis, to one of the world’s leading tourism and business destinations. […]

Despite a clear quarterly rise in property sales during Q3, Dubai’s real estate market is expected to face further challenges in both the rental and sales market, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q3 2020 from Chestertons. Research released by the leading international real estate services firm highlighted that increased sales activity in […]

Emirates is proud to support It’s a Penalty’s campaign’s newest global film “What is Human Trafficking?” launched in collaboration with actor Liam Neeson. The short film is designed to educate the world about the misconceptions and the reality of human trafficking and exploitation happening globally. By airing this special message on its ice inflight entertainment system on all flights from October, […]

Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform developed by Emirates SkyCargo has successfully completed its first year of operations delivering many a smile and cheer to its customers in the UAE. A fast, reliable and cost-effective international e-commerce shipping solution, Emirates Delivers has been well received in the market. Emirates Delivers is targeted both at individual […]

The homepage is a company’s virtual show window. When visitors come to your website and do not like what they see, they will leave. A good homepage is not only designed well, it is free of clutter and addresses questions that the target visitor would have. It will also have a call-to-action directing the visitors […]

Union Properties PJSC, the leading real estate development group, with a portfolio of diversified subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended on 30th September 2020, with a net profit of AED 509.2 million (approximately 12 fils per share), while the profit for the nine-month period of the current year reached to AED […]

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back for its 26th edition from 17 December 2020 until 30 January 2021, with over six weeks of family fun and entertainment, live concerts, unique markets, art installations and stage shows plus super sales, unmissable promotions and chances to win life-changing prizes planned for residents and visitors to enjoy across […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has issued Decree No. 4 of 2020, which makes it mandatory for all government clubs of Dubai to appoint an Emirati assistant coach for all their first teams, in all team sports, starting with the current 2020-21 season. His Highness […]

Dubai Economy and Zoho, a global technology company with a wide portfolio of products, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to make enterprise-level technology available and affordable for all businesses in Dubai and help them in their digital transformation journey. The MoU, signed by Omar Bushahab, CEO, the Business Registration and Licensing sector (BRL) […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that the Centre is now a fully accredited member of the Global Privacy Assembly. The appointment follows the enactment of the Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No 5.of2020 which underscores DIFC’s commitment to […]

The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, announced that residents can now book an appointment to get a COVID-19 PCR test in malls across Dubai. The PCR testing stations, which are located in Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Deira are receiving customers seven days a week from 11 am to 6 pm […]

Under the framework of the national efforts to implement the ‘Designing the Next 50’ project launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Education, MoE, announced the launch of the “50×50 Initiative.” ‘Designing the Next 50’ aims to unify minds and visions […]

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai has stressed the importance of constantly improving the quality of integrated government services as part of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and […]

Dubai recorded AED551 billion worth of non-oil external trade in the first half of 2020. The emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown on its trading sector reflects its exceptional logistics infrastructure, which enabled it to maintain uninterrupted trade flows and a streamlined supply chain. Imports accounted for AED320 billion, […]

The worldwide web is the best and the most effective way to promote and market your business. What is most important is not just developing a website, but to update it to keep it relevant, fast, and safe. Trends in web design are always evolving so are the trends in the products and services you […]