The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, through the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, has announced the delivery of newly constructed homes to 1,726 UAE nationals across the emirates of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the programme will continue offering eligible Emirati citizens keys […]

Ahead of crucial meetings at G20 and COP26, HRH The Prince of Wales and his Sustainable Markets Initiative announced a suite of initiatives to unlock and accelerate the momentum towards a sustainable future with Gulf Capital being on his task force. Initiatives include reports on three key aspects of accelerating the provision of private sector […]

Smile Train Dubai, the world’s largest cleft organization, today announced Dubai Egyptian Actress Mai Omar, known for her role in Al Ostoura series, which aired during Ramadan in 2016, as their first-ever Celebrity Ambassador and supporter. Mai will join Smile Train’s Global roster of celebrities including Bollywood Superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Supermodel Chanel Iman, […]

Business France will support 11 French Tech companies in the Middle East from October 31stto November 4th2021, as part of the French Tech Tour Middle East. During this five-day immersive program, the entrepreneurs will benefit from key insights and meet with local players in the United Arab Emirates, then in Saudi Arabia or Qatar. After […]

In line with its efforts to enhance the artistic and cultural scene at Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the global event’s Official Culture Supporter, recently announced a collaboration with talabat, the official food delivery partner for Expo 2020, to launch the #CreativeCravings initiative, inviting UAE-based artists to express their artistic […]

Sharjah has set a global benchmark in child-friendly urban planning best practices with the launch of the ‘Sharjah Principles for Child-Friendly Urban Planning’ today (Sunday) at Expo 2020 Dubai. The pioneering design guide which puts children at the heart of urban planning, has been developed by the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO)’s Child Friendly Urban […]

The UAE’s cycling community came together on Saturday 30 October and took part in the first Build-Up Ride of 37km, ahead of the legendary Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, which is held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council and is set take place on 18 February 2022. The first Build-Up Ride saw the highest number […]

Wellness as a lifestyle habit influencing relations in both social and work environment was discussed on Friday at the Italy Pavilion’s Amphitheatre at Expo 2020 Dubai during the third Innovation Talk. Italy is an advocate of wellness, intended as a way of living that includes sport, diet, exercising, leisure, mindufullness and travel. Reflecting on the […]

Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier celebrated the official inauguration of the Women’s Pavilion in a spectacular celebration at Al Wasl Plaza, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and President of the Dubai Women Establishment. The event was inaugurated by […]

As the Official Automotive Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, Nissan had a key participation, last week,at the first physical Expo Monthly Partner Meeting since the start of the pandemic. Held at the Nexus for People & Planet, the meeting was attended by senior executives from Nissan and the Expo 2020 Dubai team, in addition to […]

Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the official opening of the Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai during the Netherlands’ National day on 3rd November 2021. They will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Tom de Bruijn, who will be simultaneously leading a trade mission to the United Arab […]

Antigua and Barbuda: The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda is on display at the world expo ‘Expo Dubai 2020’ being held in Dubai following the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.’ Antigua and Barbuda’s pavilion placed in the ‘Mobility’ section of the expo; exhibits the exceptional strides the Caribbean country has made in its socio-economic […]

Relive the magic of festive markets, indulge in holiday cheer with enchanting lights and decorated streets, and treat yourself to endless shopping and warm family gatherings with Emirates this winter. Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover the delightful sights, sounds and tastes of winter across select destinations in Europe and North America for their well-deserved […]

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seychelles Tourism Board at Expo 2020. The agreement reaffirms the airline’s commitment to the island-nation and outlines joint initiatives to promote trade and tourism to the country. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean, and […]

EXPO2020 is not only a destination for technology and innovation, but a destination for inclusivity and tolerance as well. November features the thematic weeks of “urban & rural development” plus “tolerance & inclusivity.” The Israeli pavilion will continue with its business and cultural thematic events which complement the EXPO2020 calendar while announcing its culture calendar […]

This Halloween, celebrate with the ghosts and ghouls at Expo 2020! Expo will be hosting an array of spooky activities for you and the family to enjoy from musicals, baking masterclasses and live performances.  Start your Halloween evening with a spooktacular musical. Enjoy fright night with this rock opera performance looking back at some of […]

In the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai Airports, DHL, the leading international logistics service provider, has launched its Mobile Middle East and Africa (MEA) Innovation Center in Dubai. The first-of-its-kind 450-sq m […]

Organisers of the inaugural Dubai Padel Cup, a headline act of this year’s month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge, have released the final throng of tickets for three days of high-profile exhibition matches between an international field of the world’s leading padel players from 2 – 4 November. Led by World No. 1 Juan LebrónChincoa and nine […]

GHM/ECLATEC, a French company that has been producing lighting solutions and street furniture for over 180 years, will honour its local partners at a glittering awards ceremony to be held on November 3 at the France Pavilion at Expo 2020. The event that will be held on the terrace of the France pavilion, will highlight […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, welcomed some new members of the family during the Season 26opening event on October 29. The new Global Village characters are collectively known as “The Wonderers”. Waleef and Zoyawere greeted by everyone’s favourite friend, Ozka, as they touched down […]

Switzerland celebrated its National Day today at Expo 2020 Dubai with a series of cultural activities, in the presence of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai. The president visited the Swiss, UAE and Leadership […]

This Dubai Fitness Challenge, The Beach is your playground to get active as visitors are invited to participate in the nationwide fitness movement and take part in #TheBeach30X30Challenge, a four-week social media challenge to stand the chance to win a Tandem Skydive Dubai Experience ticket! How does it work? To participate,  from Friday, October 29, […]

The ‘Festival of Lights’ will live up to its name this year with a series of incredible Diwali fireworks displays taking place right across Dubai. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the upcoming Diwali festival will feature a series of spectacular fireworks displays that will light up the city as visitors and residents […]

It’s a cricket galore this weekend as four exciting ICC Men’s T20 World Cup games are set to keep cricket fans on the edge of their seats. Cricket enthusiasts looking to stay in this weekend to watch these exciting face-offs can tune into STARZPLAY, who have the regional rights to stream the on-going action- packed […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is launching a collection of three new buildings located in Riviera’s Boulevarddistrict as part of Phase 3 of Riviera, Azizi’s French Mediterranean-inspired residential and commercial community in one of Dubai’s most sought-after destinations, MBR City. The new buildings will comprise 252 studios, 84 one-bedroom and 84 […]

In line with its efforts to enhance the artistic and cultural scene at Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the global event’s Official Culture Supporter, announced a collaboration with talabat, the official food delivery partner for Expo 2020, to launch the #CreativeCravings initiative, inviting UAE-based artists to express their artistic interpretation […]

Finally! The scorching hot temperatures are GONE and Laguna Waterpark’s ultra-refreshing Sundowners offer is BACK! Take advantage of the cool evening weather in Dubai and kick-back and relax at Dubai’s coolest waterpark! Pay just AED89 for entry to the waterpark’s full array of thrilling attractions between the hours of 3pm – 6pm. Whether it’s after […]

DP World, the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has chalked out plans to develop the capabilities of more Emirati and international talent including coders, developers and engineers. The initiative is part of the company’s overarching strategy to deploy industry-leading technology to broaden its vision of a digitised, more efficient, transparent and […]

A global healthcare company with the vision of creating a better and healthier every day for every woman around the world, Organon hosted a thought leadership panel discussion, “Accelerating advancements in the health of women across the region” forum at EXPO 2020. Held in partnership with the United States Chamber of Commerce, the USA Pavilion, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier celebrated the official inauguration of the Women’s Pavilion in a spectacular celebration at Al Wasl Plaza, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and President of the Dubai Women Establishment. The event was inaugurated by […]

With Australia’s borders set to re-open to international travellers from November, Emirates is welcoming the move by enhancing its operations to the country to meet pent up demand for travel into and out of Australia. With vaccination rates in New South Wales having reached their target, and Victoria being not far behind, the two states […]

With the fifth edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge about to kick off, master developer Nakheelinvites the public to take part in events across Nakheel Mall, Dragon Mart, Souk Al Marfa and Palm West Beach from 29 October to 27 November. Nakheel Mall Begin your fitness journey with weekly yoga sessions in collaboration with Yoga La […]

Emirates and flydubai mark four years of strategic partnership. The Dubai-based airlines joined hands in 2017 and since then, more than 8.3 million passengers have enjoyed seamless connectivity across the joint network. Emirates Skywards – the loyalty programme for Emirates and flydubai – continues to grow its global membership base, offering more than 27 million […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is now open for Season 26. A spectacular shower of confetti delighted guests at the park’s entrance as they stepped into the heart of wonder to explore new attractions, immersive entertainment and many more extraordinary moments and experiences. There’s […]

Emirates has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Maldives by extending a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism earlier this week. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group met His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of the Maldives, at the Emirates Pavilion in […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, the Waterfront Market – Deira will open its doors to host the 2nd edition of the adrenaline-fueled Dragon Boat challenge on October 29th and 30th. The 2000-meter and 1000-meter races will take place in front of the Waterfront Market promenade throughout the 2-day event. The teams will be divided into […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region is hosting a meeting of WAIFC members in Dubai today for WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting 2021. 35 member representatives took part in the meeting. The WAIFC General Meeting unanimously approved the membership of The Italian Banking, […]

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of Dubai Council, registrations are now open for Downtown Design, the region’s leading fair for high-end and quality design. The fair returns from 8-12 November, 2021 and will take […]

Emirates’ marketing team has been recognized by Sitecore®, one of the world’s leading digital experience platforms, for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)”. The award was presented to Emirates at the recent edition of GITEX, Dubai’s technology trade exhibition, for demonstrating excellence in the delivery of its digital customer experience (CX) utilising the Boxever platform. […]

Over 80 speakers representing governments, leading businesses and chambers of commerce from around the world will soon gather for the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) in Dubai, where they will share their insights and perspectives on “Chambers 4.0”, a new approach to how chambers of commerce should serve their members and social ecosystems in the […]

The Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) is all set to welcome racegoers back for its 2021-2022 UAE racing season. Ahead of the start of the season on 29 October, the Authority announced several ground-breaking initiatives including a programme that seeks to nurture Emirati management talent in the sector as part of advancing the development of the […]

The world’s leading luxury liners are all set to sail for Dubai once again, as the 2021-2022 cruise season kicked off with the arrival of TUI Cruise Line’s Mein Schiff 6 at Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal, Mina Rashid on Saturday, 23 October. Dubai, the region’s cruise hub, rolled out a grand welcome to the […]

The Dubai Digital Transformation Steering Committee has held its inaugural meeting to explore the emirate’s digital aspirations, chart a path for the period ahead, outline prospects for cooperation, set priorities, and rally efforts to implement Dubai’s digital transformation plans and strategies. Committee members discussed tactics to action the clauses included in the Executive Council Resolution […]

The Invest in Democratic Republic of Congo Forum was held on the 17th of October, 2021 at Suite 1 North, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai. The Invest in DR Congo Forum 2021 welcomed hundreds of participants and top speakers at the Expo 2020, with the agenda to promote and address the investment friendly business […]

Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months. As restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of the vaccine, additional pilots, cabin crew, engineering specialists and ground staff will be needed to support the airline’s ramp up of operations across its global network […]

Warehouse421, the home-grown arts and design center dedicated to showcasing and nurturing creative production across the region announced last Saturday, October 16 the launch of several projects and partnerships with national and international art and academic institutions, including Al Serkal Arts Foundation and NYUAD, this winter, in addition to the names of the grant recipients […]

Since founding the company with the groundbreaking launch of Tom&Serg in 2013, Managing Director Tom Arnel and his team at Bull&Roo raised the bar and set the scene for a casual dining revolution in Dubai. Eight years on, the company will continue its mission to become leading, global restaurateurs and create concepts of the future […]

This November, the Luxembourg Pavilion is offering a very special experience for visitors. Hosted in cooperation with the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, ‘Made in Luxembourg Week’ will showcase the country’s vast array of creative, technological and entrepreneurial talents through a curated exhibition. Running from November 1 to 6, the event will feature a mix of iconic Luxembourg […]

As part of its mission to highlight the unmatched appeal of Dubai as an ideal cosmopolitan hub to build lasting roots, Bayut, the region’s leading property portal, has announced the launch of the first-ever truly people’s choice awards, the Bayut Your Home Your Choice Awards 2021. During this special year when the world is coming […]

The Extravagant One Billionaire Dubai to Host a Spectacular Celebration this Halloween Join us for the most glamorous Halloween party in town, ready to celebrate in style and experience a sensational evening of entertainment Date: 31st October 2021 Restaurant Timings: 9pm through 3am Show Timings: 9.30pm Location: Taj Hotel, Burj Khalifa Street, Dubai To Book, please call: +971 (0) 4 510 3100 or What’s App: +971 […]

Warehouse Haunted Village brings you a wild and exhilarating way to celebrate the spookiest night of the year this Halloween, combining a variety of music with ghostly scenery, spook-tacular food and stunning performances. Enjoy eerie food and drinks with a Haunted Village Ticket booklet costing only AED25. Expect gourd-geous décor for you to take that […]

Based on the true story, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “King Richard” follows the journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends: Venus and Serena Williams.  Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Bad Boys for Life”) stars as Richard Williams, under the […]

PaRus Fight Championship returns on November 6 – promising to be bigger, bolder and louder than the previous event in 2020. The night will feature a unique synthesis of music and fight with the open-air Events Arena of Jumeirah Beach Hotel being transformed to house one of the most visually spectacular shows on Dubai’s sporting […]

The race is on! Registration is now open forthe Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, which returns bigger and better than ever before in February 2022. Organisers announced today that cyclists can now reserve their place for the illustrious 92km Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge on 18 February2022. Ideal for first-time racers or those with little […]

The return of consumer confidence in light of easing COVID-19 restrictions and the anticipated rise in international visitors will provide some relief for the retail sector,according to JLL’s Q3 2021 Real Estate Market Overview report released today. Driven by footfall from the population living in close proximity, the report has revealed that community malls across […]

A great celebration of authentic Italian beauty: Dolce&Gabbana takes part in the Italian Pavilion of Expo 2020 Dubai under the aegis of its theme, Beauty Connects People. The poetic and powerful project of the Italian Pavilion, which will present an evocative story of the territories, artistic treasures, genius loci, artistic crafts and innovative impulses that […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today launched its regulatory framework for Investment Tokens. The framework reflects the proposed regulations outlined in Consultation Paper 138 issued in March 2021 and forms the first of two phases of the DFSA’s Digital Assets regime. The regulatory framework defines an Investment Token as either a Security Token or […]

A previous winner of the prestigious Emirates Woman of the Year Award (2009) – former Emirates flight attendant Maria Conceicao – has taken on her biggest physical challenge yet for her self-funded charity by attempting two Ironman events in Cascais, Portugal this month. The gruelling feat – which she named the ‘Comeback Challenge’ after she faced a range of physical […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One, part of the Meydan master development in Dubai, has awarded a raft of contracts for the construction of 25 waterfront residential buildings with a total of 1,464 apartments. The contracts, which also cover infrastructure works for upcoming projects at District One, have been awarded to Transemirates […]

UCI HERO Dubai Hatta, the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) mountain bike race in the Arabian Peninsula, the Dubai Muscle Show, and the Ladies European Tour’s Dubai Moonlight Classic golf tournament headline a blockbuster list of 32 sports events taking place in Dubai this week, including the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty20 World Cup […]