Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced that its membership of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC) has been unanimously approved by its Board. WAIFC is a non-profit association registered in Brussels, Belgium which represents leading international financial centres, […]

Kosher Arabia, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and CCL Holdings, has become one of the first registered and certified producers of kosher food in the UAE with the opening of its ultramodern catering facility in Dubai. Offering innovative solutions and tailor-made services, Kosher Arabia will provide fresh, quality kosher meals to customers […]

Retail sales in the UAE are expected to rebound and grow by 13 percent to reach $58 billion by the end of 2021, supported by pent up consumer demand in the second half of the year, COVID-19 vaccination efforts and Expo 2020 Dubai, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has projected. The […]

flydubai announces attractive fares to select destinations that are available to book from AED 755. In addition, holidays by flydubai packages to Africa, Central Asia, Europe, the Subcontinent and the Middle East can be booked from as little as AED 1,899 per person. Whether travelling to visit family and loved ones back home or getting […]

A delegation of international and continental cycling chiefs, led by the President of Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) David Lappartient, visited Dubai Sports Council on Sunday to discuss means of further strengthening their relationship and cementing UAE and Dubai’s position as one of the leading destinations for top international cycling events as well as international cycling tourism. His Excellency […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is celebrating its Silver Jubilee year, highlighting its successas one of the leading free zones in the UAE, following outstanding financial and operational results last year. The free zone’s results affirm the effectiveness of its strategic initiatives and economic incentive packages that were launched to overcome the challenges caused by COVID-19. […]

Looking for an early morning escape to the desert dunes, surrounded by nature and with a delectable selection of breakfast items and a host of activities on offer? Sonara Camp has the ideal way to start your day! Launching this weekend, Sonara Camp will be hosting ‘Breakfast in the Desert’ every Friday and Saturday. Your […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, celebrated International Happiness Day last night in style. The famous landmarks were lit in Yellow to mark the occasion and smiley faces adorned both the largest underwater screen and the iconic Wheel of the World whilst happy guests enjoyed […]

We can confidently assume that on-demand access to data in the world is a part of peoples lives now, as well as for the coming years, thanks to desktops, tablets, and a growing galaxy of diverse linked screens and devices. We’ve reached the end of an era, and businesses must adapt. People now continue to […]

The Palm Tower, Nakheel’s new 52-storey landmark development on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah is now almost 95 per cent complete,with all components due to open by October this year. Soaring 240 metres above the world-famous island, the iconic building is in the advanced stages of fit out, with all exterior cladding completed. Located at the heart […]

According to the 12th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index that was launched by Dubai Land Department (DLD) in cooperation with Property Finder, Dubai’s real estate market recorded 3,787 sales transactions worth AED 7.43 billion in February 2021, 13.8% more than January 2021 in terms of volume and 8.9% more in terms of […]

A successful marketing approach is the foundation of any effective marketing campaign. Unexpectedly, over more than half of the companies polled either don’t even have a straightforward digital marketing plan or still haven’t incorporated one. While some initiatives may ultimately succeed, failing to plan makes your marketing less successful. Your digital marketing strategy will greatly assist […]

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the Council’s 64th meeting held remotely. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, attended the meeting. HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Energy, attended the meeting along […]

Today at 8.40pm, the world’s tallest building and the epicentre of Dubai’s bustling city life, Burj Khalifa, was lit up in pink thanks to fashion e-tailer PrettyLittleThing. Framed against the urban tapestry of the cosmopolitan city of Dubai, the landmark skyscraper illuminated with vibrant lights, celebrating PrettyLittleThing’s Arabic website launch and presence within the global […]

The super number plates (AA 66), (I 70) will top a fascinating collection of 100 fancy licensing plates of two, three, four and five digits on offer at the forthcoming 106th open auction of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Plates on offer bear (AA-I-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z) codes. Registration of bidders starts on Sunday 21st March 2021. Interested bidders […]

Marion Bartoli, the former French tennis star and 2013 Wimbledon champion, is planning to open a tennis academy here in Dubai with the aim of discovering and nurturing future Emirati champions. The 36-year-old Frenchwoman, who announced her retirement from tennis in 2013, just over a month after her sensational triumph at Wimbledon, revealed her plans […]

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced COVID-19 precautionary measures for the Holy Month of Ramadan. The measures are aligned with the guidelines announced by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA). The Committee advised the public not to hold […]

“GET THE SPEED YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS ENGAGED”. Your website has been a more important medium than ever in today’s marketing world. Your website is a salesperson who works for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and as such, it has the potential to be the most valuable tool and […]

Expo 2020 Dubai is inviting children for entertaining and inspiring spring break at Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, a fun-filled and educational day out for the entire family. After enjoying the experience inside the Sustainability Pavilion, visitors can relax and enjoy the rest of their afternoon or evening in the pavilion’s unique surrounding public spaces, […]

Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon takes place on Friday, March 19, in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in accordance with all COVID-19 precautionary measures and protocols for approved sports competitions. The event, which is being organised in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, will also offer two […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to enhance its offering to ensure the safety and wellbeing of travellers and help airlines restore confidence in air travel. The company has partnered with the Disinfect Group and Ecas4 Australia to launch a safe, highly efficient and environment-friendly baggage disinfection service at Singapore Changi […]

DP World announces robust financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020. On a reported basis, revenue grew 11.0% to $8,533 million and adjusted EBITDA grew 0.4% to $3,319 million with adjusted EBITDA margin of 38.9%. Results before separately disclosed items unless otherwise stated USD million 2020 2019 As reported % change 2019 excluding […]

Topgolf Dubai might be new to the city’s entertainment scene but the innovative sports entertainment venue just launched two more family friendly games for kids of all ages – mini golf and Angry Birds. MINI GOLF Taking over right-wing of the ground floor of Topgolf Dubai, The Bunker Mini Golf & Café challenges children and […]

“DON’T USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO IMPRESS PEOPLES, USE IT TO IMPACT PEOPLE” –DaveWillis.org For marketing companies and marketing advisers, the right social media marketing plan always has been a Holy Grail, but constructing an appropriate one at this point has proven incredibly difficult. Some strategies that were effective last year, or even previously this year, […]

The Middle East’s leading art fair, Art Dubai will stage its 14th edition in a purpose-built venue at the iconic Gate Building in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), 29 March to 3 April 2021. Art Dubai will operate at the highest COVID-19 safety protocols; alongside standard procedures, including regular testing of participants, the fair has […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, has just launched Breakout Wednesdays: an exciting offer that allows every visitor to enjoy entrance to the Park and a complimentary meal every Wednesday starting March, 2021. Breakout Wednesdays are open to everyone. Be it parents looking for some after school thrills and dinner […]

A global study of private sector perspectives highlights how international trade flows have remained robust despite the pandemic. On average, companies allocated 32% of revenue from the first half of 2020 to help them switch suppliers or logistics providers and change production or purchasing locations. Consequently, 42% of companies saw international revenue expand in the first half […]

This March, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, is inviting the Dubai community to celebrate their mums with unmissable offers across the Centre’s portfolio of over 350 retail and F&B outlets. WELLNESS Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre Offer: Ladies visiting Waldorf Astoria Spa in March can complement their […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has urged UAE citizens and residents who wish to act as ambassadors for the country and help welcome millions of visitors to the first World Expo in the region to sign up for the Expo 2020 Volunteers Programme, with applications set to close on 31st March 2021. Following a huge response garnered […]

Get ready for the ultimate day club experience the UAE has been waiting for! Legendary Ibiza beach club, O Beach, can now reveal that it will open its doors on Palm Jumeriah’s newest hot spot, Palm West Beach later this year. The highly anticipated opening of O Beach Dubai will bring an unrivalled beach club experience […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced today a long-term strategic partnership to enhance school feeding programmes in Africa. This strategic agreement renews and strengthens the longstanding partnership between WFP and Dubai Cares and focuses on securing the health and wellbeing of […]

“Marketers need to build digital relationships and reputation before closing a sale.” – Chris Brogan. The act of communicating with customers to persuade them to purchase a product or subscribe to a service is known as marketing. Marketing, in any form, is one of the most important activities for any company to engage in, as no […]

With Ramadan just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your gifts and nutritious meals for the holy month. NRTC Fresh has launched a brand-new gift corner filled with a mouth-watering, showstopping array of edible arrangements that would make the perfect centre piece to present during Iftar meals. The new gift […]

The 17th edition of Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD continued on the second day, 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 3-day gathering of humanitarian leaders, running until the 17th of […]

Gartner, Inc. identified the top 10 data and analytics (D&A) technology trends for 2021 that can help organizations respond to change, uncertainty and the opportunities they bring in the next year. “The speed at which the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted organizations has forced D&A leaders to have tools and processes in place to identify key technology […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)participated in a virtual workshop organised by Abu Dhabi Public Libraries on 15 March that highlighted the role of public libraries in promoting reading and consolidating a culture of learning and research. The Authorityemphasisedthe extensive, rich content in Dubai’s public libraries and the activities that contribute to encouraging reading […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and entreprise – has welcomed The Place Business Centre, a workspace solution in partnership with the Ukrainian Business Council (UBC), to its thriving business community. The UBC headquarters in the UAE will be also located at The Place Business Centre. […]

Many business owners are hesitant to admit that online traffic is much more essential to their company’s progress than they realize. It is a barometer of how well your company is performing in comparison to similar businesses, it improves your identity online, it is also the best approach to your site’s SEO credibility, and, as […]

Citron, the Dubai based family business that supplies innovative mealtime products to families, has entered into an exciting agreement with master distribution company MAPYR to drive growth, further innovation and continued success. MAPYR, a fellow family-owned business of over 10 years, distributes more than 20 premium family focused brands, predominantly from key European markets, across […]

Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the annual festival of food, is back! Celebrating the culinary capital of the region, the 24-day event will showcase Dubai’s most exciting gastronomy offerings with a city-wide festival of food, from 25 March to 17 April. This year’s edition will focus on four highlights of Dubai’s food scene: rich culinary diversity, […]

NUMAISH® feels proud to empower brands, which take initiatives for making fashion sustainable, ethical & the revival of handwoven heritage. The current popularity of slow, conscious & mindful fashion is not only good for the environment but for wardrobes too in the current times. NUMAISH® will host its 30th edition this summer, with a key […]

According to the real estate bulletin issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD) under the name ‘Real Estate Updates,’3,036 new investors entered the market in January and February 2021, representing 62% of the total number of investors during the same period. The bulletin highlighted the flexibility of Dubai’s real estate sector since the beginning of 2021and […]

Emirates and TAP Air Portugal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines. The new agreement will see customers of both airlines benefit from seamless connectivity on many new routes across the Americas, North Africa and East Asia. Emirates and TAP Air Portugal will also […]

Cycling enthusiasts throughout the region prepare for the legendary Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, which will take place later this month. Taking place on March 26, 2021, the illustrious 92km Race and short course will start and finish at the Dubai International Sports Stadium in Dubai Sports City, taking the region’s thriving cycling community through […]

In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021last week, Jumeirah Group hosted a special lunch of thought-provoking discussions with some of the country’s most aspirational women. A historical moment on the global calendar, this year’s theme was #ChooseToChallengeto call out gender bias and inequality. With inclusivity a core value of its business, Jumeirahbrought together women […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) will organise the 7th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 6 -7 October 2021 at Expo 2020 Dubai. […]

The sectors with the most promising opportunities in the next 50 years and the new prospects that will be available in the future for our rapidly evolving world were the main topics on the agenda for the second chapter of the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations titled ‘New Opportunities’. The virtual third edition […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2020 in recognition of its outstanding achievements through its Traffic Safety Strategy Scheme. In the process, RTA has become the first government entity outside the UK to win this prestigious award for the third time running, having won it earlier […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced a strategic partnership with leading international hospitality company, Jumeirah Group, to facilitate graduates in pursuing successful careers in the tourism and hospitality sectors, and forms an integral part of the industry nationalisation initiative, Medyaf. This initiative is […]

Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan this year by embracing ‘Arabian Nights’ at Sonara Camp nestled in the beautiful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Gather family and friends for a one of a kind escape of the city to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature while enjoying traditional Arabic pursuits including stargazing with an astronomer, […]

Backlinks are an essential part of any SEO strategy, and understanding how to construct them can assist your blog ranking in several different ways. Building backlinks is a must-do challenge for website owner who wants to increase and retain organic traffic to the website over time due to their SEO strategy. Finding out where to […]

Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Higher Committee, expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for launching the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Al Tayer, who is also Director General and Chairman of […]

Mai Dubai announced that it has partnered with DGrade, manufacturer of eco-friendly clothing, to support its ‘Simply Bottles’ recycling initiative for schools. The initiative has been designed to educate, engage and empower children to contribute to sustainability by increasing recovery and recycling rates of plastic bottles in the UAE. The campaign, which runs until June […]

Calling on all young art enthusiasts attending SISD, the 5-star family-friendly Swissôtel Al Ghurair challenged grade 8 students to an Art Competition that will see 10 finalist student’s art displayed across Swissôtel Al Ghurair and 3 students will also have the chance to win exciting prizes with the top prize taking on lucky student on […]

SIVVI.COM, the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle destination, is proud to announce its partnership with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to support education for underprivileged girls around the world in celebration of women this month. SIVVI customers will be able to donate directly on the website upon checkout during the […]

Director General of Dubai Customs H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received the “Great Place to Work” certificate, which puts Dubai Customs as the first customs organization to have received such certification. The certificate was given to Dubai Customs in the presence of Ibrahim Mougharbel, Managing Director, Great Place To Work® UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, Danzel Alan […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan that maps out a comprehensive future map for sustainable urban development in the city. Aligned with the UAE’s vision for the next 50 years, the Plan is […]