The Emirates Literature Foundation today released the full session recording of eminent author Amin Maalouf’s recent appearance at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The discussion is an expansion of his latest book, the acclaimed Adrift: How Our World Lost Its Way, in which Maalouf addresses global warming, globalisation and digitalisation. The session is in […]

Epic private sands are a substantial addition to the Dubai coastline, embracing an innovative approach to beach-life that blends Mediterranean vibes with perfect UAE weather as part of a unique year-round vacation experience.  Destination beachfront will embrace three distinct themes and connect The Heart of Europe’s showpiece hotels, including Côte d’Azur’s rainbow-coloured architecture, Marbella resort […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TikTok to create and launch the Dubai Chamber – TikTok Academy, a four-week educational programme that will help 1,000 startups and SMEs validate and grow their businesses using the content creation platform. Under the terms of the […]

Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises, the exclusive distributor of Volvo Cars in the UAE, has announced the 2021 Volvo V60 – the Swedish brand’s five-door, mid-size premium estate. Offering Volvo’s premium credentials of design, safety, innovation, and luxury, the 2021 V60 model sits at the heart of Volvo’s exclusive fleet line up that also includes the seven-seater […]

Smart Dubai has launched a new bundle of residency services on its flagship DubaiNow application, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. The new additions expand the integrated network of services offered to users of DubaiNow – the first and only application of its kind for the Dubai Government […]

Dubai Sports Council has adopted the coming season’s program for snow sports with more than 10 events scheduled to take place at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates, including three unique new events – a snow volleyball tournament, snow yoga and a fixed-wheel snow cycling championship. The snow volleyball tournament will make Dubai the […]

When it comes to using hashtags to promote your brand through social media, they’re essential. The hashtag, formerly known as the pound sign, is a thing to achieve your posts more searchable, at least when used correctly. Hashtags were already popular on Twitter, but they’ve since spread to Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Google+, and Pinterest, […]

As part of its wider Ramadan campaign focused on helping build goodness in the hearts and minds of little ones, LEGO® Middle East hosted a virtual workshop to showcase how qualitative play experiences can help parents nurture key values within their children. Moderated by broadcaster and blogger, Helen Farmer, the one-hour session led by an […]

Close your eyes. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat 10 times. Slowly open your eyes. Feeling better already? Think about it. In your life what stays with you from the beginning to the end – is your breath. Enter Kim Shelar. Kim can teach you amongst many things, how to utilize meditation to bring out the Best with […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, concluded its Silver Jubilee Season in spectacular fashion last night, etching its name in the history books to the delight of all in attendance. Having set out in October with the aim of breaking 25 Guinness World Records™ to […]

Born in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,  Natalya studied mathematics and physics (Bachelors degree) in Navoi Institute then received her Master’s in the same institute. When it came to deciding on her work life she realized she was not cut out for the traditional corporate world. Art was her passion. And so she changed course and studied art […]

Star International School Mirdif, a bespoke family-oriented and research-driven British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif, recently launched its “Log In and Learn” initiative, which is a series of 15-minute long online sessions for potential and newly-enrolled Foundation Stage (FS) students, as part of its latest efforts to adapt to the current challenges posed […]

It is not every day that there is the chance of winning a brand-new car, however courtesy of Dubai Food Festival (DFF) 2021 one lucky winner has been selected at random to win a GAC SG3 SUV, as part of DFF’s Dine & Win promotion. In partnership with Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) the classic […]

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan 2021, and in line with its continuing commitment to social and humanitarian responsibilities, Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) launched several pioneering initiatives that highlight the spirit of Ramadan. The most prominent among them is ‘Khair’ – a volunteering program dedicated to encouraging employees to take part in […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of a new initiative, “Everyone is Responsible for Everyone“, that will reward those who have completed their two doses of COVID-19 vaccines with free access to some of Dubai’s top fitness centres and sports halls. The initiative, launched in cooperation with some of Dubai’s top fitness centres and […]

Last week I caught up with Elli on Zoom. Here is her story. Elli is of Iranian origin, grew up in Sweden, and moved to Dubai in 2014. After a couple of years stint in the corporate world, she chose to become an entrepreneur. Dubai truly provides the right ecosystem for people who have entrepreneurial […]

Aventura Parks extends timings for exciting activities this summer, including kids’ camps, night-escapades, and special discounts for group bookings. Packed with ziplines, circuits, games, and obstacle courses, the park is the ultimate adventure hub located within the city. Until the end of Ramadan, guests are welcome to zip through the forest on Aventura’s 24 ziplines […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, held its annual awards ceremony yesterday, May 1st, to honour its partners, travel trade and media professionals that have contributed to the remarkable success of Season 25. The ceremony was held in the Majlis of the World and highlighted […]

The award-winning Food and Beverage group, Lincoln Hospitality, has announced that it will begin accepting franchise proposals for its popular La Serre and Distillery brands throughout the GCC as well as globally. Opened in 2013, La Serre has become an institution for food aficionados in Dubai. With its buzzing Boulangerie, which sees 500 sittings for […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark this, SunKiss partners with Dubai London Clinic, to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection through education and guidance on healthy skin. With the unrelenting desert climate of the UAE, constant sun exposure holds a series of risks, making sun protection mandatory for all. During the […]

Dubai Calendar, part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has highlighted an exciting array of events and entertainment taking place in Dubai inMay and June. From comedy nights to concerts and spectacular performances, the season promises a vibrant schedule of activities on Dubai Calendar that are sure to appeal to visitors […]

In line with its social and humanitarian responsibility, DP World, UAE Region, a leading enabler of smart trade, and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) have launched several pioneering programmes and initiatives in commemoration of Zayed Humanitarian Day. The day coincides this year with the 17th anniversary of the passing away of the UAE’sFoundingFather, the late […]

Keeping track of your schedule has never been easier. The days of fumbling through ragged day calendars with color-coded counseling sessions inscribed down throughout meetings or on the phone are entirely forgotten. In reality, an increasing number of people in the workforce have never used a traditional hardcopy Calendar. They are solely reliant on calendar […]

Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) in association with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is back with its annual ‘Dubai Summer Season’, a citywide campaign that offers a chance of winning luxurious car and cash prizes. The summer season campaign beginning from 1st May 2021 will go on till 4th September 2021 with four mega […]

Cathay Pacific will resume non-stop weekly flights between Dubai and Hong Kong from Friday, 21 May 2021. Flights will operate from Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. The service will provide UAE residents and visitors with convenient access to Hong Kong and onward connections across the carrier’s Asian network including Philippines, Indonesia, Chinese mainland, Japan […]