Dubai Safari Park witnessed a remarkable turnout after its reopening last October after the completion of a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at expanding the park’s facilities and enriching the visitor experience further, while taking new measures to preserve the safety of visitors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, “Dubai Safari Park […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will use its cutting-edge projection and display technology to illuminate Al Wasl dome in a rich red hue, to celebrate the UAE’s Hope Probe reaching the Mars orbit on 9th February. As the Emirates’ first mission to Mars enters the Red Planet’s orbit, one of the largest 360-degree projection surfaces in the […]

In blog series mooting alternative strategic drivers, Susan Furness shares some subtle nuances to transform the brand experience online. As I focus on Focusing, the serious side of me is provoked. I mean if I am going to focus, I must give my full attention, right? I need to carve time to focus on the […]

Smart Dubai has hosted a roundtable for the Cashless Dubai Working Group along with stakeholders from the government and private sectors on February 8th, 2021, to explore ways to engage the private sector in the Cashless Dubai initiative and receive their feedback and official expressions of interest. The Dubai Government had formed the Cashless Dubai […]

Dubai is seeing growing interest from Zimbabwean agribusiness companies that are keen to leverage the emirate as a strategic hub for boost trade, industry experts said during a recent webinar. The virtual forum, organised by Dubai Chamber’s representative office in Mozambique in cooperation with DEAT Capital, DP World and Dubai Exports, examined existing trade synergies […]

Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors. The impact of the pandemic has accelerated the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, […]

Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, has contributed to the funding of the first of its kind café, that will be operated and owned by the people of determination in Dubai. The Hemam café model, by Brands for Social Good enterprise, does not only employ the functional capacity of the determined […]

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, revealed that the rate of Emiratization reached 36% during the past year of 2020, a growth rate of 3% compared to the year 2019, whereas in the year 2020 the number of UAE National employees reached 434, compared to 1,210 Expat employees in various positions that […]

DP World Limited handled 19.1 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in 4Q2020, with gross container volumes increasing by7.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and up6.5% on a like-for-like basis. On a FY2020 basis, DP World handled 71.2 million TEU, flat year-on-yearand up0.2% on a like-for-like basis. 4Q2020 Like-for-like […]

Kristel Bechara, an award-winning female artist from the Middle East, has unveiled her latest collection, titled ‘Psychomachia’ at her art gallery in Gate Avenue, DIFC. The series of paintings are inspired by the turbulent events of the past year and recalls the grand poem, Psychomachia, from the early fifth century AD by the Latin poet, […]

The Dubai Police General HQ and main buildings, including the Dubai Police Academy in Umm Suqeim, across Dubai have recently turned red in celebration of the UAE’s Hope probe which is set to arrive to Mars on February 9. According to Brigadier Khalid Ali Shuhail, Acting Assistant to the Commander-in-chief for Community Happiness and Logistic […]

Dubai’s health authorities are on track to administer COVID-19 vaccination to 100% of its adult population by the fourth quarter of 2021, said Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Centre. Speaking to Bloomberg TV in an interview broadcast today, Dr. Sharif said: “We have seen a great response to our vaccination […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy issued 4,567 new licenses in January 2021, an increase of 9% from the 4,172 new licenses issued in January 2020. Among the new licenses issued in January 2021, 58% were professional, followed by 40% commercial, and the rest were distributed among tourism and industrial activities. […]

Dubai is all set to host the first Para-sport event after almost a year with the 12th Fazza Athletics Championships – Dubai 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix getting underway from Feb. 10-13, 2021, following cancellation or postponement of major events due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The Championships, hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor […]

SENSASIA Stories, an innovative deluxe spa experience new to Dubai,is one of many holistic wellness offerings available for customers to enjoy at Mall of the Emirates.Located at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, the flagship destination spa is committed to total body wellness and has been curated to make shopping trips to Mall of […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that its electronic Prestige Cards programme for VIP owners achieved exceptional performance success shortly following the initiative’s launch in December 2020, whereby DLD issued over 32,000 cards from its four categories, comprising 73platinum cards, 258diamond cards, 1,950gold cards, and 28,829silver cards, while 1,027crown cards were issued for VIPs and high-ranking […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a special promotion exclusively for Chinese nationals. The promotion runs from the 5thuntil the 25th of February 2021 and applies to Azizi Developments’ flagship project Riviera, as well as Creek Views, and allows Chinese nationals to take advantage of […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed an agreement providing Tradeling, the hyper-growing eMarketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions in MENA, a platform to accelerate the evolution of the region’s B2B digital marketplace, in addition to nurturing local talent in the […]

From the luxurious to the comfortable… Evening tea is said to have started in 1840, when the Duchess of Bedford would get peckish while hanging tight for supper. Presently it’s an establishment and all-balance flawless day. Regardless of whether you’re searching for a comfortable undertaking or a more debauched one, here’s the place where to […]

The Corona pandemic imposed new laws and very rapid changes on the world, which greatly affected all sectors and the society without exception, as well as changed the culture and various behavioral patterns (economic, social, cultural, political … etc.) of society’s members, which led to more challenges that faced the countries, companies and organizations forced […]

Dozens of landmarks across the UAE and the Arab world are turning red in celebration of the UAE’s Hope probe, set to arrive to Mars on February 9 after succeeding in the most critical stage of its historic journey to the Red Planet’s orbit, the Mars Orbit Insertion. All Etisalat buildings in the country are […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature today hosted the launch of an exceptional book featuring a collection of stories written entirely by the young winners of the first Voices of Future Generations competition for the Middle East Region. The anthology, called Young Voices of Arabia, features the twenty winning stories—ten originally written in Arabic, ten in […]

The grand economic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has led to the creation of thriving technology hubs like Dubai Internet City that have transformed the industry in the region and made Dubai a major global innovation and start-up […]

Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the GCC’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, officially announced its agenda for the Breakbulk Middle East Digital Special. The leading event will be held on February 9-10, 2021, with the live-in person event scheduled to be held on […]

“NAU by DP World”, a digital marketplace and an aggregator of cargo ‘dhows’, traditional wooden vessels, has achieved a shipping volume of more than 255,000 tonnes in 2020, with 1,762 dhows registered in the application. Launched officially in February 2020, NAU connects Dhow owners with traders allowing them to search, negotiate and book shipments.  The platform represents a digital transformation of the traditional industry, effectively […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has claimed its latest Guinness World Records™ title, for a great cause. On February 4th, the park claimed the “Most Awareness Ribbons Made By A Team In One Hour” title to honour World Cancer Day 2021. The multi-coloured ribbons […]

A long-time resident and an independent writer has published a well-researched, factually-taut and exhaustive book Dubai’s most tectonic transformation in over half a century and confident march towards consolidating itself in the coming years. In the 275-odd pages book, Dubai – A City of Perpetual Progress, the author, Mohammed Abdul Mannan has traced the dynamism […]

From high quality food dishes got done with artfulness to comfortable patisseries and bistros loaded up with generous French solace food. Regardless of whether you’re eating good, soothing dishes like you’re in the snow-covered piles of the Alps, or getting into newly captured fish on the French Riviera, French food is a firm top choice […]

For the effectiveness of the enhanced consumer plan, DX is essential. They are eventually enhancing the cumulative CX by increasing the multimedia platforms. They have to continuously gather consumer reviews through the digital world to maximize the DX. Locating customer engagement data helps us to understand where friction points exist on the customer path so […]

Based on its awareness of the important role that culture plays in improving individual life and in developing society, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is shedding light on a prominent group of cultural pioneers in the UAE and the Arab world through the innovative ‘Cultural Faces’ platform during this year’s edition of the Emirates Airline […]

dnata has become the first global air services provider to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. IATA’s innovative solution will help dnata further enhance safety and improve efficiency in the handling of dangerous goods at over 20 airports globally. Stewart Angus, dnata’s Divisional Senior […]

February sees the launch of Kitchen Confidential, a multi-concept “virtual” restaurant offering gluten-free comfort food that is better for you. Kitchen Confidential is 100% gluten-free, and all ingredients are natural and wholesome. This is the region’s first 100% gluten-free cloud kitchen to offer such an extent of cuisines; customers can now choose from Mexican, Lebanese, […]

If you are a fan of rich and decadent Nutella, an amazing chocolate cake celebrating this iconic hazelnut spread is now available at Mister Baker just in time for World Nutella Day tomorrow. Guaranteed to tantalize your tastebuds, the cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge filled with generous amounts of Nutella – as delicious […]

The Meydan Hotel, Dubai’s most discerning 5-star hotel will be lighting up its iconic wave form in red, from the 4th to 9th February 2021 in support to the Hope Probe reaching Mars’ orbit on the 9th of February 2021. The colossal milestone is set to make the UAE just the fifth nation to reach […]

The moment it was announced that the world is going through a pandemic and the world was forced to shut down, everyone was at home doing work and was finding a way to communicate with each other. And this is how Webinar became the new way to promote, introduce products or communicate with each other. […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of flights to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. The airline will operate three flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Minsk National Airport (MSQ) starting from 20 February 2021. flydubai will be the first Dubai-based carrier to offer direct flights on this route. With the addition […]

Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International (DXB), which made its debut in September last year, have now gone touchless further enhancing the smart contactless journey for passengers travelling from Dubai. The 32 self-service bag drop machines and 16 check-in kiosks can be controlled completely by personal mobile devices without touching the screens; providing a safe […]

More literary-themed treats are in store this week as the 2021 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (29January -13 February) builds up to its big weekend (4-6 February). Featuring a fantastic line-up which includes Nobel Prize winner Malala, acclaimed authors ElifShafakand Amin Maalouf,and a day dedicated to Emirati talent, sponsored by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The […]

Life’s special moments are meant to be celebrated with loved ones. Recent events have made us all realise how important it is to spend quality time with those who mean the most to us – be they siblings, friends, children, parents or coworkers. And what better place to have an amazing time than at MOTIONGATE™ […]

Under the framework of directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the Council has stepped up its preparations to launch a new edition of the “Emirati Coaches Development Program” to prepare an elite group of Emirati coaches for the volleyball, basketball and handball first […]

Regional specialists say ‘subtle is smart’  Set to share 16tactics dubbed X factor, in series starting February 10. The demand for alternative strategies in the digital marketing arena is wide-spread, according to Susan Furness, CEO of UAE-based Strategic Solutions. “The time for businesses to think differently about the digital experience of their customer is now, […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today announced that the first shipment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has arrived from India at Dubai Airport. DHA will be making the AstraZeneca vaccine available in the emirate as part of its commitment to provide the public a choice of different vaccines. The provision of the vaccine also supports […]

Real estate transactions in Dubai in 2020 increased to 35,400 with a value of AED 72.47 billion after Dubai Land Department (DLD) recorded a total of 3,751 transactions worth AED 7.50 billion in December 2020, based on the 10th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index launched by DLD in cooperation with Property Finder. […]

Filipino young superstar Maymay Entrata is seen strolling Downtown Dubai (Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa) yesterday during Christmas Day and is rumoured to spend New Year here in Dubai with his soul brother and mentor Josh Yugen, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, celebrity producer, fashion advocate and Editor-in-Chief of homegrown luxury travel and fashion magazine XPEDITION. Maymay […]

Airport Handling, dnata’s joint venture in Italy, and Beta Trans have inked a strategic partnership to provide a full range of cargo services to customers at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The two companies’ joint offering includes high quality and safe ramp and cargo handling, warehousing and road feeder services. The partnership will see Airport Handling […]

Escape the city and enjoy peaceful tranquility at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. The luxurious community destination offers an array of dining options, an indulgent spa, unrivalled leisure and a golf academy that welcomes all skill levels.

flydubai Cargo has achieved a new milestone in obtaining the regulatory approvals to transport dangerous goods from 1st February 2021. With the certification from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), flydubai can now transport dangerous goods in addition to general cargo, courier, live animals, postal mail, perishables, priority cargo and valuable cargo. The ongoing diversification […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today announced a new set of precautionary measures aimed at safeguarding […]

As Expo 2020 Dubai opens up for a public visit to give a preview of the site ahead of the full opening in October, the Philippines announced that its ‘Bangkóta’ pavilion is near completion and will present globally-active icons of architecture, art, and design who will drive the pavilion’s experiences and messages. The Philippines is […]

According to the latest research by leading international real estate services firm, Chestertons, Dubai’s residential sector enjoyed a comparatively strong second half of 2020, supported by an increase in completed property sales and continued tenant demand across more-established villa communities. The findings, revealed in the latest Observer: UAE 2020 Review & 2021 Outlook, showed that […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that twice-weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia are available to be booked.  Flights to Tbilisi resume as the authorities in Georgia ease travel restrictions for international travel from 01 February. Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “we have […]

Companies have been on a rapid road to digital transformation much before the Covid-19 disease outbreak, creating significant changes in workforce efficiency, environmental safety standards, customer satisfaction, facilities, and consumer engagement, and maintaining a healthy world and an integrated environment. In a manner, the new digital innovation movement parallels how doctors adapt to urgent clinical […]

In 2021, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) will embark on a new Courts of the Future initiative, activating Courts of Space. The launch of the project signals to the international space community the intent of the UAE to play a leading role in advancing its judicial systems […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today announced that the construction of its pavilion at Expo 2020 has been completed. The state-of-the-art pavilion under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy,’ occupies a plot of approximately 2,060 m2 and comprises five distinct structures. The pavilion has been built using 700 tonnes of […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a roadmap for the transformation of Smart Services to Digital Platforms 2020-2022. The plan, which encompasses 106 initiatives, is part of the strategic plan to leverage digitisation and promote customers’ happiness. “The Digitisation Plan 2020-2022 aims to transform all services to digital platforms and improve the […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced that it has suspended the licence of Red Spear Capital (DIFC) Limited (Red Spear) for a period of 12 months, consistent with its aim of protecting direct and indirect users of the financial services industry in the DIFC. Red Spear’s licence was suspended due to serious concerns about […]

Mastercard today launched its Global Cyber Forward programme in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre and largest FinTech hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Governments, financial institutions and businesses around the world have been facing an increase in cyber threats as people and businesses […]

The United Kingdom duo of Charlotte McGarry and Lisa Garrett topped the 10K and 5K timesheets in Stage 3 of Dubai Women’s Running Challenge at Dubai Garden Glow in Zabeel Park, while Amira Ameir of Tanzania clocked the fastest time in the 2.5km Run. McGarry, who had also clocked the fastest time in the 10K […]