SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, today announced that it has successfully completed a debt buyout of Stanford Marine Group’s AED 1.13 billion (USD 308 million) facility, resulting in a successful outcome for all parties involved, including the participating banks. SMG is one of the […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the addition of a seventh centre offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, as part of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Dr. Farida Al Khaja, CEO of Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector at the DHA and Chairperson of the COVID-19 Vaccination Steering Committee, said the DHA has added Al Safa primary […]

In support of the UAE’s sustainable economic development, Dubai Customs has been able to meet the challenges of the global economic recession arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The year 2020 saw new pioneering achievements for Dubai Customs in terms development of Customs work processes and innovation of new solutions and initiatives to ensure the […]

Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) exciting and eclectic markets have proven to be a major highlight of this latest edition of the world’s biggest and best retail celebration, as families and shoppers enjoyed great retail experiences. With markets still attracting families and friends to diverse locations across Dubai, residents and visitors can make the most of […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Youth Council organised 15 initiatives and programmes for more than 550 virtual participants in Q4 of 2020, in collaboration with DEWA’s local and international partners. The Council held virtual brainstorming sessions across all DEWA’s divisions to meet the needs of youth and listen to their views and aspirations. Youth […]

The streets of Downtown Dubai have been magically brought to life by a series of stunning illuminations that take residents and visitors on an enthralling journey of light and discovery as part of Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) Al Hai project in partnership with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Emaar. Featuring immersive, innovative […]

You certainly also need to have great topics about what to blog about before when you start a blog. Because when it comes to creating quality material, one blog posts after the next, it is often tough to stay consistent. First of all: understand what you need and want for your subscribers. For every article in your blog, […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED4.3 billion in total during the week ending 7th January 2021. The sum of transactions was 1,546. According to the Department of Land and Property in Dubai, 109 plots were sold for AED438.22 million, 1,035 apartments and villas were sold for AED1.66 billion. The top three transactions […]

The fifth season of Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship will resume this Saturday at the Football Centre in Dubai Sports City following a three-week break for the holiday season. As the Championship resumes, all eyes will be on the exciting table-top clash between El Talento Football Academy and La Liga HPC in the Under-18 […]

The success of an organisation depends primarily on its capacity to provide outstanding customer service (CX). As consumer experience is subjective and mainly dependent on interpretation, there is no mechanism to measure Return on Investment (ROI). We analyze how you can use customer experience metrics in this blog post to evaluate how it improves revenue […]

UAE Team Emirates have arrived in Dubai, making their first stop at Emirates Group Headquarters today. The team will be in the UAE to complete their annual training camp ahead of the 2021 cycling season, starting with the UAE Tour on 21 February. This is UAE Team Emirates’ first public appearance in the emirates after […]

The UAE’s passionate national and expatriate amateur football players now have an exciting route to a professional career following the formation of a new Football club in the country. Fursan Hispania FC –  a new entrant to the UAE’s Second Division League – is a grass roots club that aims to help dedicated amateurs of […]

Hot on the heels of being crowned European Number One for the third time in his career, European Tour legend Lee Westwood will return to the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic where he will tee it up alongside Race to Dubai runner-up Matthew Fitzpatrick at Emirates Golf Club from January 28 – 31. Joining the English […]

Total facilities management services provider, Emrill, has broken its record for completing cleaning activities following the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship master community. In the early hours of January 1, 2021, Emrill completed cleaning the surrounding areas of Downtown Dubai, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Boulevard and Burj Park, by 1am […]

His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Mahmoud El Khatib, one of the biggest stars of Egyptian and African football and the current President of Cairo club Al Ahly, at the Council’s office on Wednesday, in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of the Council. HE Saeed […]

Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an economic stimulus package worth AED315 million. […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has unveiled a comprehensive list of vibrant events and activities featured in the Dubai Calendar for the first quarter of 2021. The events,ranging from comedy nights, live entertainment shows, concerts, family activities, sports tournaments and more, will be held between January and March and are set […]

Webinars give corporations or entrepreneurs a fantastic way to communicate on a far more intimate level with their audiences. The latest poll of over 40,000 Internet users throughout more than 32 countries in the Western Hemisphere found that the majority of individuals between the ages of 18-60 want their laptop or desktop, including a smartphone […]

Calling all waterpark fans! For two days only on the 6th and 7th January 2021, Laguna waterpark is offering UAE residents full day access passes for just 50 AED. Plus, for just 95 AED guests can upgrade their full day access park inclusive of unlimited food and drink (yes, you heard right! Unlimited food and drink for […]

Backlinks represent links through one website to page on another website (also known as “inbound links”, “incoming links” or “one way links”). For a particular website, Google and other popular search engines consider backlinks “votes”. Sites with a large number of backlinks appear to have good ratings in the organic search engine. Because although Google has […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the isolation period for certain COVID-19 patients and close contact cases has been reduced to 10 days from the initial 14-day period. The shortened isolation period is applicable to COVID-19 patients who did not develop any symptoms since testing positive. The reduced isolation period also applies to […]

Nikki Beach Dubai has introduced the perfect antidote for those looking for a laid-back light lunch followed by quality tanning time. Every Wednesday from 11am-8pm, Nikki Beach Dubai is offering a generous canapé boat with signature sushi and a selection of bites paired with a bottle of Nikki Beach wine (chose from Red, White or […]

Dubai will be the focus of the esports world later this month as 16 of the world’s top teams battle for glory and a slice of the USD $2,000,000 prize pool at the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) 2020 Finals the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk. Supported by Dubai Sports Council and Dubai’s Department of […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group bids goodbye to 2020 on a grand note with 9 kilos of gold as raffle winning. Raffle coupons of 36 lucky shoppers were picked for the prize distribution ceremony at Global Village. As a boon during the pandemic year of 2020, the winners list included some interesting stories that reflect […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is gearing up with a continued commitment towards the completion of its ongoing projects, with 46 projects scheduled to be completed in 2021. Moreover, the developer may launch another 40+ new buildings worth around AED 7bn, mostly in its existing communities, and will introduce further ways […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced an exclusive new event for ladies, the four-part Dubai Women’s Running Challenge, which will take participants to four unique locations across Dubai. Organised in collaboration with Dubai Municipality under the slogan “It is good to compete in the World’s Coolest Winter”, Stage 1 one of the Challenge will take place […]

Dubai Investments, the leading diversified Investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market,announced that the construction of the commercial spaces and the residential buildings within the Al Multaqa Avenue, Mirdif Hills — marked as the upcoming commercial hub in the Mirdif area — is 95% complete and ready for handover in February 2021. Mirdif Hills,which […]

Emirates Post has launched Registered Digital Communications Services, a brand-new initiative launched in partnership with technological services multinational brand, Lleida.net. New Registered Digital Communication Services will allow public and private organizations, as well as individuals, to deliver ‘registered communications’ using digital means, such as email, SMS or web-based service, with full legal admissibility. The system […]

Digital transformation is the application of digital technologies into all aspects of an organisation, radically transforming how you work and providing consumers with value. It is also a cultural transition that allows firms to question the power structure on an ongoing basis, to evolve, and to be comfortable with uncertainty. For all industries, including medium […]

Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a COVID-19 vaccine distribution corridor. Home to 88 global airlines including Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates, and 12 international and 400 local and regional freight forwarders, Dubai Airports with its interlinked cargo facilities at DXB […]

3Fils, located in Jumeriah Fishing harbour announces the launch of Kanji, a new cloud kitchen brand delivering the 3Fils signatures to new areas of Dubai. The menu will include a wide variety of 3Fils favourite dishes including the Spicy Tuna Maki Rolls, Indomie Chicken Wings, the Wagyu burger, Salmon Nigiri and the eternally popular Seaweed […]

Abela & Co, a leading name in the UAE’s food and beverage industry for over 53 years, unveiled its new e-commerce platform, Abela Online. Abela & Co’s signature products will now be easily accessible to everyone in their own homes.  The choice of meals includes a wide range of homemade snacks and appetizers, Arabic mezze, soups & […]

DMCC – a Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has registered a record breaking 2,025 new companies in 2020, the highest number of registrations in five years. Despite an overall business environment shaped by the pandemic, the record-breaking registrations are a testament to Dubai’s continued appeal to investors […]

Emirates is making travel to Dubai even sweeter in 2021 with the return of My Emirates Pass – an exclusive offer that turns the Emirates boarding pass into a membership card giving customers deals and discounts in over 450 restaurants, leisure destinations and retail outlets across UAE. The pass has been extended this year giving […]

Serena Marketplace, a new,community shopping and service centre for Serena, the Mediterranean-themed gated community located in the heart of Dubailand, has officially opened for business, bringing a quality retail mix and dining options for the entire residential neighbourhood and surrounding communities such as Layan and Al Waha. The 45,000 sq ft centre at the heart […]

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles for Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, unveils its highly anticipated and newly constructed Dubai Motor City showroom & service facility. As part of AGMC’s network expansion and commitment to accommodate existing and potential clients, the facility is an architectural milestone and set to become a truly […]

Before jumping into the facts of WhatsApp, let’s rewind to how WhatsApp was created and everything about this immensely popular messaging app. WhatsApp, released in 2009, is among the most popular apps for voice and text communication. It is free to use, safe and convenient, and can be used on both smartphones and tablets, you can send […]

Dubai-based carrier Flydubai announced it has already resumed its flights to the Dammam International Airport, and Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia, with its Jeddah flights, which are now open for booking, to follow effective February. The company said the announcement comes in line with the directives issued by all authorities concerned, and urged all travelers […]

Dr.Kate Prozeller joined Thrive Wellbeing Centre in late December as a licensed psychologist, and specialist in maternal mental health as well as life transitions, grief and loss, and abuse. Dr. Kate is a perfect addition to Thrive’s team as we are in all a transitional period right now, entering 2021, hoping to leave 2020 behind, […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority concluded the e-learning initiative, which was launched earlier this year in cooperation with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The initiative was based on the outcomes of the Dubai Ideathon, where ideas were presented to address the challenges that creative and cultural talents faced in light of COVID-19. It achieved […]

EWINGS, managing operator of Mahzooz, saw one winner take home a massive AED 1,000,000 prize in last night’s live draw. The lucky winner was the only participant to match five out of six numbers. Additionally, 136 winners took home AED 1,000 each, while AED 35 went to 2,523 participants.The total prize money won in the […]

The Business Registration & Licensing sector of Dubai Economy has announced that Al Yalayis Government Transactions Centre located in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) is the first-of-its-kind in Dubai providing integrated government services under one roof to enhance investor confidence and ease of doing businesses in the emirate of Dubai. The Centre’s goal is to simplify […]

The Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative, has thanked the country’s wise leadership for their protection and care of the different segments of the community, as well as their support of different countries in the face of COVID-19 […]

Emirates has announced that it will deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new premium economy seats and luxurious enhancements across all cabins to London Heathrow. Starting from 4 January, passengers flying between Dubai and London Heathrow can experience Emirates’ latest A380. Operating as EK003/004, the aircraft is scheduled to depart Dubai daily at 14:30hrs, […]

Another week of DSF Surprises awaits avid shoppers with incredible deals and offers available across Dubai to mark the 26th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival. Taking place until 27 January, a new deal will be unveiled at a different retail destination each day and will be valid for only 24 hours or until stocks last. […]

Recently, WhatsApp introduced ‘WhatsApp Business’. Using this function, WhatsApp customers will be able to purchase their favorite items through WhatsApp. The new addition is ‘Carts’, which will allow WhatsApp users to add products as they interact with a company, then send a larger order all at once via the app. As WhatsApp begins to develop […]

Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, kicked off the New Year with a bang by opening the doors to Dubai residents and visitors to its highly anticipated first venue in the Middle East and Asia. Launched in partnership with Dubai Golf, the centrally located Topgolf Dubai venue in Emirates Hills, will make […]

Dubai resident and currently the holder of the highest number of Guinness World Records in the country, Ramkumar Sarangapani achieves the distinction of breaking the World’s Largest Pop up Greetings Card record on the occasion of 15th Accession Day of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)today announced the global release of ‘Ya Salam Ya Dubai’,a new iconic song that celebrates what makes Dubai one of the best cities in the world. Launched on New Year’s Day as part of the 26th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, welcomed in the New Year in spectacular style as a series of celebrations took place across the park to mark the beginning of 2021. What transpired over the course of the evening will live long in the memory of […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, has celebrated New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks, animation, laser and light to ring in 2021. The dazzling display celebrated the theme of ‘togetherness’, the UAE’s success and achievements, and paid tribute to the frontline heroes of 2020. The breathtaking fireworks display, perfectly timed to the […]