MSC Cruises, in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), DP World and Emirates Airline, announced that the naming ceremony for the line’s newest flagship, MSC Virtuosa, will take place in Dubai on 27th November at Mina Rashid (Port Rashid). The newest addition to the MSC Cruises fleet derives her name […]

Businesses can eliminate unknown number doubt with a Branded Call, an evolutionary breakthrough that lets companies brand phone calls with their identity and a reason of why they are calling. Here are some hard facts: 87% of your customers rarely or never answer calls from unknown numbers including yours. Unknown numbers make your business look […]

Dubai has been shortlisted to host the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025, the largest international conference in the field of museums. A virtual meeting of ICOM’s Advisory Council meeting held on 17 June 2021 announced the three cities shortlisted to host the event. A total of 170 members from 118 countries […]

With Eid Al Adha just around the corner, Palm Jumeirah’s leisure destinations are buzzing with F&B offers and promotions as well as exciting experiences for visitors of all ages across The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm West Beach and The View. The View School students and teachers can now visit the stunning observation deck on […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of its three-times weekly service to Sohag International Airport (HMB) from 25 July. The flights to and from Sohag will operate via a short stop in Sharm El Sheikh. This will bring the number of points flydubai operates to in Egypt to three including Alexandria Borg El […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) have signed a cooperation agreement that will enable greater familiarity of the DIFC Courts’ portfolio of public services to businesses operating within the Trade Centre freezone. The agreement will also facilitate increased focus on exchanging knowledge, studies, and research, as well […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, Dubai South announced that private-jet movements continued their impressive growth in 2021, with more than a 346% increase in H1 2021, reaching 8,088 compared to 1,811 in H1 2020 and 3,056 in H1 2019. The top four destinations that contributed to the increase during H1 2021were Russia, India, the Maldives […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East is all set to make it a memorable Eid Al Adha. The festivities feature adrenalin-pumping roller coasters, fantastic live entertainment, fully air-conditioned themed zones, character meet-and-greets, coupled with special Eid decorations and delicacies. Eid celebrations at the park kick off from Friday, July 16, […]

Ideal standard MENA, part of Ideal Standard International, the world’s leading manufacturer of bathroom solutions with headquarters in Belgium, has announced its partnership with the Belgian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai. With a confluence of innovation and culture, a balance between design and creativity, Ideal Standard MENA joins the Belgian Pavilion with captivating experiences including […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has stressed that achieving success in sports and winning titles depends not just on quality of players, coaches or budgets, but also on proper planning and good preparation through rigorous training camps and friendly matches, and His Highness has urged […]

Emirates is expecting high passenger volumes to pass through Terminal 3 at Dubai International this weekend, 16-17 July, as traveller numbers reach among their highest levels since the pandemic began. With added safety measures and COVID-19 travel requirement checks in place, travellers may encounter longer than expected waiting times at Emirates check-in counters. Customers starting […]

Ahead of the launch of the much-anticipated film Toofaanexclusively on Amazon Prime Video, the fabulous team comprising Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and RiteshSidhwani visited cities of the United Arab Emirates virtually. The first of its kind virtual city tour saw the team interacting with media, from Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The […]

Jamal Bin Theniyah, Chairman of Emaar Properties, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The ceremony was attended by Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Board Member of Emaar Properties; Rashid Al Shamsi, Board Member of Nasdaq Dubai; and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Deputy […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), one of the oldest and largest higher education institutions in the United Kingdom, announced a new pathway for Dubai College of Tourism students. With the new pathway, students who graduate with a DCT […]

DP WorldHead Office in Dubai has been ranked as one of the top places to work after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Middle East. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience. “The head office certification means […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, continues to grow its network in Europe and will see Naples in Italy and Salzburg in Austria join its network later this month. The carrier will start its four-weekly service to Salzburg International Airport (SZG) from 15 July and resumes its operations to Naples Airport (NAP) from 31 July 2021. Hamad […]

House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd (HORP) today announced that Dubai, UAE has been selected as the location for the 2021 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women which will be held as a hybrid (live and virtual) summit on Sept 28, 2021. The summit will bring together the Middle East’s best […]

While almost four in 10 UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts in the past year, trust and usage of digital payments both in-store and online see no signs of ceasing as consumers still prefer them over cash, citing improved technology, and security measures as reasons why they still feel more secure with these methods […]

DP World, UAE Region’s next-generation service provider, World Security, kick started 2021 on a high note with projects in varied crucial sectors, ranging from retail, government institutions and the hospitality sector. Building strong partnerships and collaborations is one of the core values of World Security. Working on this principle, the company has a carved a […]

Qatar World Cup is scheduled to be conducted in Qatar, in the year 2022, from 21 November to 18 December. FIFA World Cup is a quadrennial football championship contested by national teams of 32 countries. Fans and football lovers from around the world are thrilled and excited for the time when they will be able […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the winners of its Future Business Minds competition. Introduced to stimulate entrepreneurship amongst the UAE’s younger generation, Global Village’s latest creative outreach program invited university students across the country to showcase their creative business ideas through unique […]

Dubai’s business environment is expected to see move forward in the third quarter of 2021, as confidence among companies and investors improves prior to Expo 2020 Dubai, a newly released survey from the Dubai Chamber has found. The Business Leaders’ Outlook for Q3-2021 reports that 66 percent of respondents said they expect to see better […]

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Topgolf Dubai has launched its 1-month Summer Pass for guests to enjoy unlimited gameplay seven days a week. What’s more?The Topgolf Summer Pass is also inclusive of priority bay access on every single visit, free Lifetime Memberships for any accompanied guests, 10% discount on F&B and retail, […]

Aventura Parks, the hot spot of the city to hang out and enjoy thrilling adventures, has a range of offerings this summer to make the best of the season. Kids can spend their free time at the Summer Enrichment Camp, building their knowledge and skills in a multitude of subjects. Friends and families can spend […]

A rare Rolls-Royce, one of only 20 examples of the recently unveilved Phantom Tempus Collection, has arrived today in Dubai from Rolls-Royce’s global centre of luxury manufacturing excellence in West Sussex, England. Taking inspiration from time, astronomical phenomena and the most accurate clock in the universe, the pulsar star, the Colleciton Carradiates an irresistible charm […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the launch of its Museum Summer Camp 2021 for school students from 4 July – 12 August 2021, promising the youth a summer full of culture and skill enhancement through interesting and engaging activities within the ‘Certified Cultural Guide’ programme. Hana Mohammed Ayoub, Manager of Programs and […]

The value of Dubai’s external pharmaceutical and medical supplies trade reached AED6.8 billion for Q1 2021 recording a growth of 31 percent from AED5.2 billion in the same period of 2020, according to statistics released by Dubai Customs. Imports touched AED5.3 billion, exports AED590 million, while exports and re-exports totalled AED1.4 billion. In terms of […]

Union Coop – the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE recently revealed that it will soon be opening its ‘Commercial Center’ in Al Barsha South – 1, as a part of its grand expansion scheme to reach consumers in a better manner, create a positive market balance and offer a better shopping experience. The revelation […]

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment has today announced the show-stopping event, CairoBelle, will be taking the stage for an unforgettable Eid Al Adha performance on 22nd July 2021. After announcing the return of live events last month, Coca-Cola Arena will be hosting a night to remember with performances from famous Egyptian star, Ruby, […]

The second installment of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Daily Surprises promotion serves up another super selection of limited time offers for shoppers­ – but act fast, because when they’re gone, they’re gone! From 9 to 15 July, an eclectic and exciting range of stores across the city will host one-day-only offers on family fashion, […]

The 20thedition of Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition ‘Dubai Derma’, was successfully concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Center. Under the theme ‘Skin Health is our Concern’, the annual global skincare gathering in Dubai, brought together leading skincare specialists, top surgeons and physicians from across various countries under one roof to […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held its first bi-annual ‘City Briefing’ for 2021 at the newly built Dubai Exhibition Centre, highlighting the sector’s promising performance since the reopening of the city to international tourists a year ago. As efforts intensified across the tourism ecosystem to accelerate momentum in this landmark year […]

Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders to international tourists. To serve market demand, the airline has also announced it will deploy its iconic Emirates A380 aircraft to Mauritius starting 1 August. Fully vaccinated travellers can […]

PepsiCo, the Official Beverage and Snack Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, has revealed the first look at its three pavilions, The Plus, The Bolt and The Drop which promise to deliver fun, creative and one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai. PepsiCo’s diverse portfolio of global brands such as Pepsi®, Lay’s®, Gatorade®, and […]

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, today opened Deep Dive Dubai, the home of the deepest swimming pool for diving in the world. The Crown Prince was accompanied at the opening by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Located […]

It is inspirational to talk to fellow entrepreneurs and learn from their trials and tribulations. The challenges in the entrepreneurial journey of no two people are alike, yet very similar in many ways. I caught up with Naomi last week on Zoom to discuss her life as an entrepreneur. Naomi is from the UK and […]

The latest edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is now in full swing, and the favourite summer retail celebration is offering up another great weekend full of sensational shopping, food, promotions and giveaways across the city from 8 to 10 July. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the latest DSS cements Dubai’s iconic […]

The General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police and the Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of the management and organization of public and online auctions in the Middle East have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), under which the latter shall provide assistance to on-road broken-down vehicles. The step comes […]

AWJ Investments announces the successful opening of Operation:Falafel’s first international location in New York. Marking the ongoing success of the holding group which currently runs 12 unique culinary concepts across38 outlets in the Middle East. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of its international expansion plans the established and beloved UAE homegrown brand, Operation: Falafel […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler,and Petrochem Middle East, the largest chemical distributor in the Middle East and Africa,have signed a 30-year lease agreement that expands its business in the region. Petrochem Middle East will invest between USD80 million toUSD90 million in developing a chemical terminal on Quay 7, adjacent to the […]

As the Middle East prepares for what was predicted to be a scorching Summer this year,  It’s SO Simple founder Rachael Sacerdoticreated a suitable exercise routine for children to keep them active even when staying indoors. “Introducing a healthy lifestyle to children can be fun for the whole family.A regular workout ingrained in children encourages […]

A young boy from Kalba, Sharjah who wants to be a police officer when he grows up was given a fast-track mini experience of his dream thanks to Dubai Police and the Emirates Literature Foundation. SaoudAhmed Salem Alkaabi, age 9,was the first winner of the Middle East edition of Voices of Future Generations, the global […]

Global Village continues its preparations ahead of Season 26, working hard to lay the foundations and finalise plans for another season of fun, memories, and success. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has announced that its gates will re-open to the world on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, […]

“Fashion films are a filmmaker’s dream – moody, stylized and often experimental. Unlike commercials, which are forthright in their messaging and typically utilize an “appeal to the masses” approach, fashion films aim for a softer sell and typically target a niche audience. The proliferation of web video has led to an increase in this ‘genre.’ […]

Integrated global property developer, The First Group, is proud to introduce a unique and innovative lifestyle brand, The First Collection, which encompasses the firm’s portfolio of hotels, restaurants and leisure venues. The launch of the brand marks a major step in the firm’s evolution that has long been recognised as one of the UAE’s leading […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) launches into the first week of its 24th edition with a host of great deals on offer as part of the DSS Daily Surprises promotion, with shoppers invited to make the most of the super limited time deals. From 2 to 9 July, residents and visitors can explore exclusive, one-day-only offers on […]

As Dubai marks a year since reopening its borders to international tourists on 7 July 2020, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to May 2021. The positive performance reinforces the leading role […]

In line with the celebrations of the UAE’s 50th anniversary and Dubai’s preparations to host Expo 2020, the largest international exhibition in the world where Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is the Official Cultural Supporter, the Authority announced its partnership with Bulgari Group, the leading Italian brand in the world of jewelry and […]

The Dubai free zone DMCC has welcomed 1,230 new member companies in the first half of 2021, the best 6-month performance since 2013. This builds on free zone’s strong performance in 2020, during which it attracted 2,025 new businesses supported by DMCC’s relief packages offered during the global pandemic. “We have carried over the record-breaking […]

His Highness Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Department of Information officially inaugurated the 20th edition of Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition ‘Dubai Derma’, the leading event in the Middle East, Africa Market, and beyond, earlier today at the Dubai World Trade Center. The leading event is set […]

Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank (EDB), today rang Nasdaq Dubai’s market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of a US$750 million bond. The listing announcement event was attended by Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Deputy CEO of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), as well as senior executives from both sides. Al […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed an initiative for recognising taxi drivers who demonstrated high levels of social responsibility during the outbreak of Covid-19. RTA selected drivers who worked extra hours during the period of the pandemic for displaying their names on the yellow signs on top of taxis. In this regard, RTA […]

Emirates Holidays customers visiting Dubai who want to jump straight into their long-awaited stay, and Dubai residents seeking to expedite their return journey for stress-free travel can now upgrade their airport experience and have their arrivals and departures taken care of with newly introduced packages. With one more thing taken off their plate, Emirates Holidays […]

RewirEd, the first of its kind global platform that seeks to reimagine the future of education, is set to host its flagship global education summit (RewirEd Summit) from 12 – 14 December 2021, during the Knowledge and Learning Week at Expo 2020 Dubai. Led by Dubai Cares, in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai and in […]

In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day which falls on June 16th, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched a large and diverse group of previously rescued turtles back into Abu Dhabi’s waters via the beach at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, so they may return to their natural habitats. The released group came […]

Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated destination and part of Al-Futtaim Group have partnered with Udrive, the first car–sharing provider in the Middle East, providing pay-per-minute car rental services. With the plan of extending to further locations in the destination and being available to the entire community, the affordable service will cater to […]

Holidays by flydubai is offering attractive packages for the upcoming Eid holiday. The special offers to the Maldives, Santorini, Tbilisi, Trabzon, Yerevan and Zanzibar start from AED 1,425 per person which includes flights, hotel stay and breakfast. The packages are available for booking by 10 July 2021 and for travel between 16 July and 24 […]

The fifth edition of the Women in Aviation (WIA) Middle East Chapter’s General Assembly, held as a co-located event of the 20th edition of the Airport Show at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has awarded scholarships worth over US$50,000 and honoured women who are helping the aviation industry gain gender diversity. For the first time, […]

As per the agreement, both organizations will foster mutual cooperation for the advancement of their members and the accounting and tax profession within the UAE. The agreement also includes the sharing of information between the two bodies with a priority of technical knowledge and professional development. Both parties will work together to ensure continued training […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced new Intellectual Property Regulations (IP Regulations) with effect from 5 July 2021. The introduction of the regulations reflects the Centre’s continuing commitment to maintaining a transparent and robust legal and regulatory framework aligned […]