PaRus International Music Fest is headed back to Dubai on 3-5 November 2020 for the fourth edition featuring some of the most interesting, on trend names in popular music, among international virtuosos. A three-day event will feature some of the finest award-winning performers who create a truly festival ambience, such as the first performance in […]

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 AED320billion, exports […]

Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the opening of the Grand Mosque. The striking mosque now completes the sequence of buildings on Gate Avenue’s promenade. Designed by leading architectural firm RMJM, DIFC’s vision was to create a modern facility for up to 500 worshippers. The design incorporates tradition by reinterpreting the […]

Dubai’s real estate market has seen some promising signs of stability with most commercial activities resuming across the emirate. As per Bayut and dubizzle’s combined market report for Q3 2020, prices have remained competitive, with most established neighbourhoods reporting minor declines of under 5% in both rental and sales markets. The number of transactions have […]

Finland at Expo 2020 Dubai has confirmed90 per cent of the construction of its pavilion, Snow Cape, has been completed. Following the announcement of the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai, the structure has been prepared to withstand the extension period and the remaining construction activity, including the interior fit-out works, is scheduled to resume in […]

Having delivered three weeks of non-stop comedy already, ‘Viu Comedy Box Office’ is bringing yet another ultimate live comedy night to Dubai residents, featuring the very popular stand-up comedian ‘Aakash Mehta’. The show is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2020 from 9:30 pm onwards at Joker Street, Orchid Vue Hotel, Bank Street, Bur Dubai. Mehta […]

dnata, a leading global inflight retailer, iFLEAT, an airline innovation and technology leader, and Thuisbezorgd.nl (part of Just Eat Takeaway.com), one of the world’s leading food delivery providers, have joined forces and successfully launched a revolutionary pre-order inflight retail initiative in The Netherlands. The three companies’ innovative solution will be gradually introduced in new markets, bringing high-end, creative […]

Dubai Investments – the leading diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market has signed an agreement with C1 India to accelerate the procurement progressions across the company’s diversified businesses. The signing ceremony was attended by Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO, Dubai Investments, Suresh Nanda, Chairman, C1 India and Downtown Investments Management, […]

Even if you are not driving much these days, you shouldn’t neglect the maintenance of your car. Keeping your car well-maintained not only ensures that it remains in good condition and doesn’t break down, but also helps with improving its resale value. CarSwitch.com, an online marketplace for selling and buying certified used cars in Dubai, […]

The She Leads Accelerator, an initiative of Creative Zone and Dubai Business Women Council, held the first of the twelve webinars. The session titled ‘Business Launchpad’ was conducted by Humaira Ali, Director, Intuitive change and covered all-important tenets for a successful business launch. The one-hour session centered around the two most crucial and often overlooked […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, recently held the first international virtual forum under the theme “A Forward-looking vision on the nursing profession post-COVID-19”, to explore the future of the nursing profession post-COVID-19, in the presence of 640 specialists and experts from all over the world. The forum, which was held under the auspices […]

With support from the Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), PwC Middle East has launched an innovative online solution to help organisations comply with the recently a­­­­nnounced DIFC Data Protection Law. The DIFC data privacy assessment provides organisations with bespoke reports outlining their current status against the key requirements of […]

Dubai ushered in a new era of fully immersive interactive art today, as Her ExcellencyHala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), officially inaugurated the emirate’s all-new Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), a permanent addition to Souk Madinat Jumeirah which will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 13. The […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the addition of an exciting new fun and family event to its community sports calendar: the Aqua Challenge, which will take place at the AquaFun Waterpark in JBR on October 31, the second day of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020. Being organised by the Council in cooperation with Mohammed bin Rashid […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has partnered with Electronic Arts, one of the world’s largest gaming companies, to showcase Dubai to a global gaming audience in the VOLTA FOOTBALL mode that takes football back to the streets with enhanced gameplay and new features for fans to enjoy. With the iconic Burj […]

DP World, UAE Region, a premier logistics company and a leading enabler of trade, was a part of the CEO Forum: Challenges and Future Opportunities for Ports and Shipping in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Virtually held on October 6, 2020, the event united industry experts who shared insights on the hurdles faced due to the […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has marked 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards. Over the past two decades – the loyalty programme has continued to grow its membership base by offering value and rich, personalised experiences to its members around the world. The programme has continually invested to […]

This year’s F/W20 campaign is full of super promotions and mega deals on the latest styles. But to make life easier for budding fashionistas searching for the next big looks and trends du jour, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has teamed up with some of the city’s biggest influencers, bloggers and social media stars […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Dubai SME, organised a virtual programme titled ‘Professional Certificate in Tender Management’ to enable SME owners who are members of the Government Procurement Programme (GPP) to bid successfully for procurement contracts. An initiative of the Corporate Development Department in Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to […]

DAMAC Properties has awarded Trans Emirates Contracting, LLC a contract worth AED 181,000,000 to start main work construction of Zada, a26-storey building located in the coveted Business Bay neighbourhood. The development is significant given the challenges the property market has faced in light of Covid-19 and a subsequent lockdown. DAMAC views the awarded contract as […]

For the first World Exhibition organised in the Middle East, postponed for a year due to the global health crisis (1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022), the Principality of Monaco has chosen to present the many facets of its national identity inspired by the Rock, in the Opportunity district of the Expo site. With […]

ACE, the leading home improvement and garden and outdoor brand, has long been the destination of choice for decorating enthusiasts during the holiday season. They have officially launched their festive collection that features favourites such as Lemax, Accents, Premier, and 3M. The collection features on-trend themes for a picture-perfect home this season. The range includes […]

As part of initiatives undertaken to implement Dubai Culture and Arts Authority’s Six-Year Strategic Roadmap, Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, visited the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and held discussions with prominent creatives. The engagement was focused on understanding the creative community’s needs and challenges amidst the current circumstances, as well as exploring ways […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that “private companies operating in the UAE in space industries have qualitative contributions and achievements that contribute to enhancing the country’s position as the leading and most advanced center in the space sector in the region.” His Highness […]

Upon the approval of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, International Humanitarian City (IHC) chartered two aircrafts carrying aid to support those affected by the devastating floods in Sudan. An Emirates Sky Cargo B777 bound for Khartoum left Dubai International Airport this morning Saturday […]

World Art Dubai concludes on a high note today, as the fair’s 120-strong international delegation of solo artists and galleries celebrated creative diversity at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With artists from more than 20 countries across a 2,000-strong collection of diverse works on display at the region’s most accessible and affordable art fair, the […]

The Hamdan Sports Complex, one of the world’s most iconic sports landmarks, is celebrating its 10th birthday following its inauguration on 10-10-2010 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Built on 24-hectares of land, Hamdan Sports Complex is one of the world’s […]

The UAE promotes development and social efforts by providing more support to mental health services for all the community particularly family members, senior Emiratis, people of determination and those categories that have been directly affected by the circumstances imposed by the novel coronavirus-COVID 19 pandemic. As such, the Ministry of Community Development launched sustainable community […]

World Art Dubai 2020, the region’s most accessible and affordable art fair, has celebrated the very best of global art community talent at the World Art Dubai Awards, with multiple accolades recognising the event’ stop artists and galleries. With the emirate’s first international event to restart the exhibitions season running until October 10 at Dubai […]

World Art Dubai 2020, the region’s most accessible and affordable art fair has opened at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Dubai’s first international event restarts the exhibitions season with galleries and artists from more than 20 countries. With precautionary measures in place, World Art Dubai 2020 runs until Saturday, October 10. The three-day fair features […]

There are now over 800,000 active podcasts with over 54 million podcast episodes currently available worldwide. Because of a low cost of entry, in the first ten months of 2019, a record 192,000 new podcasts have been launched. According to the Internet Advertising Bureau, and PriceWaterhouse, ad revenue is expected to reach $679 million this […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is calling on everybody wishing to purchase VIP Gold packs for Season 25 to get their packs from the Virgin Megastore Tickets’ website before they sell out. VIP Packs have always been in high demand and this year is […]

The Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council, FNC, has discussed the policy of the Ministry of Economy to support the tourism sector, during a meeting held at the headquarters of the FNC Secretariat-General in Dubai, headed by Saeed Rashid Al Abdi, Committee Chairman. During the meeting, Al Abdi stated that […]

Golfing superstarsMinjee Lee, Georgia Hall and Lydia Ko, will be teeing off under the floodlights at this year’s OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic. The iconic Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club will host three days of golfing action from 4-6 November with 56 players set to compete. Competition for the $285,000 prize fund will be fierce […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore by launching cool dollies in its operations. The company’s new, high-tech containers are specially designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry with a closed temperature-controlled system for seamless delivery of temperature-sensitive goods between cargo warehouses and aircraft. dnata is the […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, has initiated a series of webinars to connect with potential investors and partners from Japan and highlight opportunities in the vital healthcare, food and agribusiness, and technology sectors in Dubai. The webinars, held in line with Dubai FDI’s virtual engagement strategy for 2020, […]

As part of this year’s hybrid programme, Downtown Design will offer a digital fair for design professionals as well as enthusiasts, to connect with the region’s thriving contemporary design scene. Complemented with a virtual talks programme, the digital fair will feature showcases and latest collections by leading international brands including Arper, Pedrali, Molteni&C, Normann Copenhagen, […]

After the success of “VIU Comedy Box Office – Bring the Funny”, Tall Tales Production and VIU brings to you on popular demand another night of SAFE and LIVE fun, laughter, and entertainment – “VIU Comedy Box Office – Bring the Funny AGAIN”!!! This time we are going bigger with international sensation Saad Haroon headlining […]

The International Property Show, in partnership with Invest in Dubai (IID) Real Estate, is absolutely primed for a remarkable world-class virtual exhibition that will offer a wide array of lucrative opportunities and a one-of-a-kind immersive experience to exhibitors from across the globe. From the 11th to 20th of November, the real estate industry’s largest virtual […]

Have you ever wondered what time of the day most accidents are likely to happen on UAE roads? If you are commuting to work, you would surely expect them to happen during rush hours, in the morning or in the evening, when everybody is out driving, and traffic is often congested. But that may not […]

Due to the high volume of applications, Dubai’s premier fresh food market, The Waterfront MarketandDubai Culture and Arts Authority, will extend the deadline of participation to October 31st 2020 offering a chance to all interested artists to take part in honouring the front line workers who have helped the UAE in its fight against the […]

In celebration of the successful opening of Dubai Safari Park, the park will be hosting a series of live performances, free of charge, until October 10th. Visitors can enjoy spectacular performances from traditional African drummers, at the African Tribal show, and watch as the performers dance along to the rhythm of the beat and show […]

marhaba, one of the world’s leading airport hospitality brands, continues to expand its network to provide world-class hospitality and ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for more passengers globally. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, Karachi and Singapore, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Manila in the Philippines and now offers […]

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of Emirates Islamic and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing by Emirates Islamic of a US$500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Bank achieved a profit rate of 1.827%, the lowest for a Sukuk issued by a UAE […]

Identifying the most valuable brands in the region, the inaugural BrandZ™ Top 30 Most Valuable Emirati and Saudi Brands 2020 ranking was released today by WPP and Kantar.With a combined value of $50 billion, the ranking includes consumer-facing brands from across a range of categories, from food to energy,which reflect the changing lifestyles and attitudes […]

Dubai Economy revealed the preliminary results of evaluating businesses for their consumer friendliness for the first time. The evaluation, conducted on the basis of the region’s first-of-its-kind Consumer-Friendly Standards, launched last year by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy, seeks to establish an integrated system for businesses to develop the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the launch of the DubaiCollection, an innovative initiative to collect, promote and exhibit artworks that convey the spirit of the emirate. Developed […]

Dubai’s art scene will enter a new dimension when Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) Dubai, a multi-sensory, multi-media immersive exhibition, opens its doors on Thursday, 13October at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Having sparked a city-wide art renaissance in recent months through a series of curated virtual masterclasses with acclaimed UAE-based artists, the team behind ToDA is […]

Emirates Airline’s Aviation X Lab, situated in AREA 2071 within the Dubai Future District, has selected six finalists from Finland, USA, Scotland, and the UAE in its virtual competition which aims to nurture market-ready product solutions that can help to reinvigorate and enhance wellbeing in the consumer travel industry. More than 107 submissions were received […]

Set to be one of the greatest conservation institutions across the globe, the highly anticipated Dubai Safari Park re-opens its doors today, with an array of spectacular new experiences for visitors to enjoy. With a full range of interactive, educational and entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages, Dubai Municipality has adopted many changes, in […]

The Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Police’s General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions, organised a sports nutrition certification course for inmates under the title “Nutrition for Athletes”. The certification course was organised as part of Dubai Sports Council’s sports program for correctional centres in Dubai, which seeks to provide a healthy sports […]

In a regional first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) in Dubai Land Department (DLD), with the cooperation ofBloovoMiddle East, a company specialised in developing employment technologies and systems supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and smart learning,launched the employment and real estate training portal, MASAR, supported by AI technology to match resumes and job descriptions. […]

UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer SevenTides has rebranded its AED 1 billion development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) from Seven City JLT to Golf Views Seven City, to fully appreciate its stunning views over Emirates’ renowned Faldo and Majlis golf courses and its iconic clubhouse. Launched in May 2018, Golf Views Seven City […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed today that the Museum of the Future is an Emirati architectural marvel aimed to build human capabilities better equipped to utilize the Museum in the future. His Highness, during his visit to the Museum to […]

Rainmaking, a corporate innovation and venture development firm, and parent company of Startupbootcamp, today announces that it has secured an exclusive partner in United Arab Emirates to rollout ASPIRE – its virtual accelerator focused on enabling corporates to empower their departing talent to build their own startups. The partnership has been agreed with Dubai International Financial […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai. The addition of these five destinations takes Emirates’ global network to 99 destinations, as the airline continues […]

SHUAA Capital has launched three Sharia compliant funds and already secured US$ 75 million of commitments. The SHUAA High Yield Sukuk Fund, Nujoom Aggressive Fund and Nujoom Balanced Fund – the first Sharia-compliant funds within an ICC umbrella to launch in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM – are breaking ground as part of SHUAA’s […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, said that the UAE continues to strengthen its global standing in the field of space exploration by launching exceptional projects that help create a brighter future for the region and a better quality […]

Do you want to build, grow, and scale your business by hosting a virtual event? Marketing events are now becoming virtual events with over 52 percent of the marketing leaders claiming that marketing events drive more business than other marketing channels. What is a virtual event? A virtual event is an organized interactive event that […]

The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, is gearing up to launch the world’s largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title on Thursday, 22 October during its inaugural launch event, and the public is invited to witness the […]