The Abu Dhabi School of Government, the leading government platform for developing workforce competencies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has organized the virtual graduation ceremony for its first batch of graduates from the ‘General Competencies’program. The virtual graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Nama Salmeen Alameri, Dean of the Abu Dhabi School of Government, […]

Parler was founded on 2018, a social media network that considers itself the ‘world’s town square’ and claims never to search or participate in content moderation. Almost similar to Facebook, Parler is another social media communication channel like Twitter. Just the new icons and terms of action exist. You have ‘parlays’ rather than posts. You […]

A swarm of 300 drones will lift off each night of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) for wonderful performances filled with light and sound. Taking place above The Beach opposite JBR, Bluewaters and the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, the nightly DSF Drone Light Show will run for 45 days in a row throughout the festival, […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has concluded the November edition of its Instagram Photo Contest themed ‘Time-lapse (Video)’. Five winners were announced for the competition, which received submissions under the hashtag #HIPAContest_Timelapse. The contest winners are from Saudi Arabia, Syria, Ukraine, Vietnam and Indonesia. The winner from the […]

Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take place on Friday March 5 in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The event will also offer two shorter races of 10km and 5km, and all three races will take runners into the desert […]

With Dubai enjoying perfect winter weather, now’s the ideal time to take part in a wonderful alfresco shopping experience at Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) Markets. Free to visit and featuring a range of independent vendors and homegrown makers alongside big-name brands, the markets can be found across the city from the modern Downtown Dubai to […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, has collaborated with Zoom Video Communications, Inc., a video-first unified communication platform, to host its spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations live from Downtown Dubai in a global Zoom video call. Up to 50,000 people from around the world will be invited to tune-in and usher in 2021 […]

Golf in Dubai are offering a lucky winner and their guest the opportunity to fly to Dubai and experience the world’s premier golf destination and a chance to play a round of golf at the world-class Trump International Golf Club in DAMAC Hills, as part of an exclusive competition. The Trump International Golf Club is at the […]

Smart Dubai’s network of advanced digital services and programmes played a critical role in facilitating government operations, allowing entities to provide uninterrupted e-services during the COVID-19 pandemic in the emirate. The various e-services on offer helped employees perform their day-to-day tasks with no interruptions when remote work was made mandatory. Statistics by Smart Dubai’s Messaging […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced that it will launch a series of public art installations in Jumeira to enrich the neighbourhood’s creative ambience. The project forms part of the second phase of the Jumeira Project, an […]

Emirates has received the APEX 2021 Five Star Global Official Airline RatingTM, based on feedback from passengers that was independently collected by APEX via its partnership with TripIt, and validated and certified by an external auditor to ensure that all ratings were made by genuine travellers who had flown on the airline they were reviewing. […]

Bayern Munich and Poland ace Robert Lewandowski has confirmed his participation in the Dubai International Sports Conference, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative and takes place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, on December 27 at Armani Hotel […]

Splish and splash your way down to the picturesque La Mer this winter and hit up Laguna Waterpark, Dubai’s coolest waterpark, and experience a top day out for a reduced price – #winning! With Dubai’s winter season well and truly upon us, from Sunday-Thursday for just AED 50 per person, adults and children can receive full access to […]

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Meraas Leisure and Entertainment LLC (“Meraas”), a holding company with multiple landmark projects across Dubai, today announced its intention to undertake a capital restructuring of DXB Entertainments PJSC (“DXBE” or “the Company”) together with a conditional cash offer to acquire 100% of the issued and paid up ordinary share capital of the Company. As the […]

On Sunday 13 December, representatives from Nissan and Expo 2020 Dubai gathered for the official site handover of the Nissan venue at the Mobility Pavilion at Expo 2020. Anticipated to complete by the end of June 2021,the venue will serve as a focal point throughout Expo for conversations on the future of mobility. It will […]

Best known for the number one hit single and global smash, Djadja, Aya Nakamura will be flexing her melodic muscle at one of Dubai’s most sought-after New Year’s eve events where uplifting music, upscale food and premium drinks will all come together for a memorable celebratory soirée. With packages starting from AED 1,500 per person and […]

Executive committee members of the initiative for Dubai Membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of design held a virtual meeting with the Singapore Design Council. The Dubai side was led by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Acting Director of the Executive Planning Department in Dubai Municipality, Asim Al […]

Emirates has announced that it will be operating its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on the Dubai – Sao Paulo route between 9th and 30th January 2021. The Emirates A380 will be deployed four times weekly to Sao Paulo in response to the summer season increase in demand for travel to and from Brazil. This will […]

The 105th Open Number Plates Auction held by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday AED31.55 million. Plate (R 13) was the sale topper and was exchanged for AED3.8 million, followed by plate (W 69), which was sold for AED2.42 million, and (AA 18) that brought back AED1.9 million just ahead of (O 55555), […]

Gearing up for the exciting Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) season, Al-Futtaim Malls is offering its shoppers multiple ways to win across its two malls – Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in Jebel Ail, conveniently located minutes away from Marina, Tecom and Barsha South. New & Existing members of the Festival Rewards app will […]

To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence -Dubai Airshow is set to return for its 17th edition on14-18 November 2021. One of the most successful air shows in the world, the event […]

On December 27, 2020, UAE-based adventurer Mary Christine will embark on a remarkable journey to promote ongoing fundraising efforts for eight-year-old, Karin, a Stage 1 leukemia patient in the UAE. In partnership with Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit dedicated to raising cancer awareness and garnering financial support for those who cannot afford treatment, UK-born Christine […]

Gate Avenue at DIFC, one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has launched Winter Vibes at Gate Avenue, inviting the DIFC and wider Dubai community to enjoy winter nights from the heart of the DIFC. An outdoor activation featuring weekly music, movie and comedy nights, the series of month-long events further cements the Centre’s position […]

Proving that KISS and Atlantis, The Palm never do anything by halves, the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, multi-platinum selling band is joining forces with Dubai’s leading entertainment resort this NYE to put on the biggest concert event of the year, and Dubai residents are invited to watch the extravaganza poolside. From 8pm-late, UAE […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro line from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 station, would start commercial operations on 1st January, 2021. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA said, “The initial operational phase would cover […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests to join the excitement and welcome 2021 in style on Thursday, December 31st for their New Year’s Eve Celebrations. As a great venue for families to bring in the New Year, Global Village’s offers a winning […]

After 9 months since the announcement of lockdown, a public concert will be held today, 18th December 2020 at Burj Park and one lucky Dubai-based artist Ibby VK was chosen by the organizers of Dubai Shopping Festival to perform alongside two international pop music sensations; Anne Marie and Clean Bandit. In a post posted by Ibby VK […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is providing COVID-19 testing services at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for visitors, an official said. Dr Farida Al Khaja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector, said the DHA has been providing the service for company representatives, exhibitors and exhibition-goers, and people […]

The Galleria Al Maryah Island was named as the winner of the GCC Commercial Project of Year award at this year’s MEED Awards gala ceremony, which took place on the 16th of December in Dubai. Launched in 2013, The Galleria’s Luxury Collection introduced the Abu Dhabi community to over 130 of the world’s most coveted […]

The Middle East’s largest theme park destination, Dubai Parks and Resorts, is sure to make this festive season merrier and brighter with its amazing selection of fun festive events which kick start on the 16thDecember, and run until the 9thJanuary 2021, at two of its most exciting parks, LEGOLAND® Dubai and MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. Joining in […]

World-leading stars, including two of the world’s top 10 are set to descend on Dubai for the 32nd staging of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from January 28 – 31, 2021. One of golf’s brightest young stars, Collin Morikawa, will make his tournament debut and headlines a stellar field which includes […]

Adding an element of distinguished elegance and sophistication to its Mina project, Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has commissioned a mural of seven-year-old Mina Azizi, the daughter of the developer’s Chief Executive Officer, Farhad Azizi. Mina, whose name captures the building’s essence with it also being the Arabic word […]

Emirates has taken home Airline of the Year 2020 at the Aviation Business Awards. The airline was recognised for its resilience, agility and innovation in the face of the global pandemic, often leading the industry in its initiatives to boost traveller confidence and comfort. Emirates was also hailed for its customer-centric approach, optimising the utilisation of its fleet […]

If you are still looking for the perfect spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve to kick off 2021 with a bang, then look no further! Combining delicious food with magical fireworks, spectacular shows and waterside views, Dubai Festival City Mall will be offering revelers the opportunity to celebrate in the beautiful Creekside location. Customers must […]

Dubai-based airline, flydubai announced attractive fares to select destinations from Dubai. As more destinations continue to rejoin the flydubai network, the carrier is opening a world of opportunities for its passengers to explore. The end of the year can mean reuniting with friends and loved ones. With fares starting from as little as AED 995 available for […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)hostedProfessor Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, chairman of the executive board of E. Merck KG, one of the world’s oldest and largest companies specializing in life sciences, healthcare and performance materials; to discuss collaborative efforts in research and knowledge exchange. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed […]

Art Dubai, the region’s main art fair and leading international platform to showcase local and regional talent to the world announces the full list of participating galleries for its 14th edition, taking place March 17-20, 2021. Returning with 85 galleries from 36 countries and coinciding with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations for the country’s 50th anniversary, […]

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) begins on 17 December with an action-packed opening weekend of great live music, amazing markets, and family entertainment. The opening celebrations will usher in great concerts, promotions, shows and much more taking place across the city until the grand finale on 30 January 2021. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), […]

The European Tour of golf has thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and the Council for their “unwavering belief” and credited their support for a “very special” double-header in Dubai. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World and the DP World Tour Championship, […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), represented by the Health Tourism Department, recently participated in a webinar organized by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai for travel agents and tour operators from West Africa. The virtual event was held to explore the promising opportunities in the African market, which benefits from Dubai’s advanced health tourism programs. […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has activated a destination brand identity campaign for Jumeira aimed […]

HP released its 2021 predictions on how security threats – such as human-operated ransomware, thread hijacking, unintentional insider threats, business email compromise and whaling attacks– are set to increase in the next 12 months. HP’s cybersecurity experts including – Julia Voo, Global Lead Cybersecurity and Tech Policy; Joanna Burkey, CISO; Boris Balacheff, Chief Technologist for […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama has recently opened a new facility operated by Battle Park, the leading combat gaming provider in the Middle East. Battle Park combines real-online-like gaming experiences with never-before seen gaming scenarios, for a complete action-packed adventure. Located within the development’s Recreational Park, Battle Park is situated in the heart of the […]

GymNation, the UAE’s leading gym operator, today announces the success of its partnership with inclusive sports community NPO, Heroes of Hope. The partnership was setup at the start of November 2020, to reaffirm GymNations focus on supporting UAE communities,by providing People of Determination the opportunity to excel through employment and access to fitness. The partnership […]

Dubai has yet again captured the attention of the golfing world with high profile competitions like the DP World Tour Championship and ‘Race to Dubai’, the European Tour’s season ending finales. Golf’s very best players and rising stars convened in Dubai for one of the game’s most prestigious prizes. As Official Airline of the event, […]

Time Out Market Dubai is set to offer Dubai foodies an incredible taste of the city’s most loved local restaurants and cultural entertainment when it opens its doors at Souk Al Bahar, in Downtown Dubai early next year. The new culinary hotspot is set to feature 17 local restaurants. Today, a further five foodie favourites […]

The Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), in collaboration with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE),will begin the 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a unique3 category“Shop, Spin & Win” cash promotion from December 17 until January 30.Shoppers at participating malls will get a chance to win cash prizes during the weekly raffle […]

Following an indulgent festive season and overdoing it with the Christmas and NYE food, the guilt starts to kick in and it’s natural to feel that a change in our eating habits is in order to kick-start the new year on a healthy note. That being said, we all know that extreme diets don’t last […]

Under the theme ‘Women in Retail & Luxury Forum’, the Dubai Business Women Council, DBWC, recently concluded its first virtual forum for 2020 amid remarkable participation of high-profile speakers representing the most eminent local and global companies of the retail industry. Organized by the DBWC in partnership with A&E Magazine, the event touched on the […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, represented by the Public Libraries Department, is progressing with its preparations to launch its 2020 winter camp, taking place in the mornings during the first-semester vacation from 20 to31 December. The camp will be held virtually in line with the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Dubai Culture invites 6- to 12-year-olds […]

An array of activations and activities will be held in Dubai to celebrate the 49th National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which falls on 16 December, reflecting the strong and fraternal relations between the UAE and Bahrain and the peoples of both countries. The celebrations on the occasion of Bahrain National Day will provide […]

The notable rise in SME businesses in Dubai has become quite evident in the past few years, mainly due to Dubai’s government strategy of supporting this sector as main life line for its economy. This become more palpable in 2020 with the Covid-19 impact on all big size businesses, prompting an increase in new smaller […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, met FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday in the presence of His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council, at the start of the world football chief’s two-day official visit to the UAE. The meeting, held at Dubai […]

Emirates has announced it will resume daily flights to Istanbul from 21 December*. In tandem with the gradual return of travel confidence and demand, Emirates continues to rebuild its network while offering customers a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Strict health and hygiene measures have been implemented across all of Emirates’ touchpoints, even as the […]

Smart Dubai has announced the launched of its latest platform titled ‘Partners Portal.’ Available on the Smart Dubai website, the new tool offers Smart Dubai’s partners in both the government and private sectors a single platform to seamlessly access more than 80 of its services. The Portal allows users to access all of the Smart […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry, has announced its ‘NON-STOP WINNING’ jewellery campaign held in association with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) for the 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The great raffle will see customers enjoy golden retail moments from 17th December, with shoppers in the ‘City […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with Hotdesk to help DED Trader License holders find and book flexible office spaces on the go by the hour, day or month in Dubai using Hotdesk App or through the website www.hotdesk-app.com. This partnership comes within the framework of strengthening joint cooperation […]

Heritage Village, an icon that glows in the evenings of the “Coolest winter in the world”. Throughout the duration of the Global Village season, Heritage Village welcomes its visitors. Organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) for the seventh year,the Heritage Village situated at Dubai’s Global Village, throbs in the heart of pavilions […]

The Global Power City Index 2020, issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies – “Mori Memorial ”Foundation, Japan, Dubai’s position as an advanced global cultural centre by being ranked first in the region and sixth globally in cultural interaction, which measures the performance of cities in terms of Trendsetting Potential, Tourism Resources, Cultural facilities, availability […]