The 2nd Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) has begun under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. The competition is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as part of its partnership with the Dubai Supreme Council of […]

The United Nations will observe today the “Honor Day” at Expo 2020 in Dubai. United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed will join the ceremony in person and deliver opening remarks. Ms. Mohammed will join dignitaries from the Government of the United Arab Emirates and Expo leadership, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations at Expo Maher […]

The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an exclusive operation agreement for providing taxi and limousine services to visitors of the Global Village. The agreement comes into effect on 26th October 2021 when the new season of the Global Village, is scheduled to start. Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi, […]

VR is integrating its way into society, maybe in more ways than we all realise. The world’s tech giants sure seem to think it’s the way forward, with VR getting incorporated into travel, office life, and retail. But Emirates is trying something new. Will we see more brands follow suit? Find out more here. What […]

Carb lovers of the world, rejoice! October 25th is World Pasta Day, it’s time to celebrate this Italian delicacy by whipping up your favourite dishes in the comfort of your home. Marks & Spencer Food offers endless pasta-bilities when it comes to choosing what kind of pasta to eat. From linguine, tri-colour spaghetti, rigatoni, penne […]

The recent launch of Dubai’s Culture and Heritage project on Google Arts & Culture makes it possible to share the Emirate’s cultural jewels with the world From museums that showcase and stand as custodians of the national heritage to art pieces that have inspired audiences and empowered artists, Dubai is a destination of choice for […]

Since the opening of Domino’s Pizza in the Opportunity district weeks before the official opening of Expo 2020, it has seen a record demand at its store. The much-loved pizza restaurant pizza restaurant has since increased the footprint through a Food Truck in Mobility district and a 40 feet Container converted to a Domino’s store in Sustainability district, catering to […]

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), ERA and Dubai Racing Club announced a partnership to launch an initiative to train and recruit UAE Nationals to supervise races. The joint initiative aims to provide ERA with a professional […]

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) in partnership with the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), hosted the World Business Angel Investors Week (WBAW) on 23rd October 2021 at Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020 Dubai. As an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, WBAF coordinates the World Business Angel Investors Week, which […]

The UAE Space Agency has held high-level bilateral talks with a delegation of senior government and business officials from the Republic of Estonia to accelerate collaboration and the transfer of space-related technologies and services. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, met with Sille Kraam, Deputy Secretary-General for Business and Consumer […]

Japanese authorities plan to utilise ‘”Japan Day” event – that will be held at Expo 2020 Dubai on 11th December – to promote the next world expo, which the Japanese city of Osaka will host in 2025. Ichiro Matsui, Mayor of Osaka, has called on the Japanese government to ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions, so that […]

Leading industry developers forecast a steady recovery in the real estate market with a promising interest from resilient investors, brokers and homebuyers. The live Cityscape Global exhibition, taking place 9th – 11th November 2021 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre(DEC) at Dubai Expo 2020 site, will present top development enterprises including DAMAC Properties and Azizi Developments. […]

The Porto & North of Portugal Tourism Board is proud to announce its second cultural heritage event at the EXPO 2020 Portugal Pavilion, promoting a traditional dance performanced by Pauliteiros de Miranda, that is in the process of applying to join the list of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Miranda do Douro is located in Trás-os-Montes, […]

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and this of course filters down into the food that we give them on a daily basis. With child obesity at an all-time high, it is imperative that the right choices are made when it comes to your little one’s nutrition and you allow them […]

Sergiu Toma, the Emirati judoka and winner of the 81 kg category in the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, is among the stunning wax figures of famous and historical figures, with popular film, television and sports characters and stars on display at London’s renowned waxwork museum Madame Tussauds, which opened in Dubai. The first wax […]

Zizou Bergs triumphed at the inaugural Tie Break Tens Dubai Presented by Zonetennis tournament on Friday evening (22nd October), with an amazing victory over Taylor Fritz. In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the 22-year-old Belgian was neck and neck with Taylor on almost every point, before he returned a […]

Dubai is set to glitter this October and November as Diwali – the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’ – will see an array of festivities taking place across the city. With spectacular shows, amazing promotions, diverse retail offers and surprises around Dubai, this year’s celebrations promise to make it one of the most fun-filled Diwalis yet. […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the signing of Knauf for gypsum ceiling works for phases 2 & 3 of Riviera, the developer’s French Mediterranean-inspired residential and commercial community in one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations, MBR City. The Knauf Group is a Germany-based, leading international company […]

As part of its World Energy Day campaign, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organises a series of events at its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, to highlight the importance of the initiative, adopted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; along with 54 countries, representatives […]

An industry related to the aerospace sector which employs 23,500 workers, 3000 researchers, ten great research institute, 5 billion of incomes and 2 billion of exports: this is the system that Regione Lazio, the region which has Rome as capital city, presented at Dubai yesterday during an event involving the most important Italian industries from […]

Dubai Autodrome, the UAE’s premier multi-purpose motorsport and entertainment facility, has announced the completion of its AED 16.5 million Business Park phase 2 project that includes seven warehouse units, each of which measures 4,844 square feet.  Spanning over a total area of 65,000 square feet, the expansion project of the already existing 12-unit phase 1 […]

Vision-Box, a world leader in biometrics seamless travel, automated border control and digital identity solutions, spotlighted Portugal’s tech capabilities at Portugal’s Pavilion during Expo 2020 in Dubai as part of promotional events around the concept – Portugal is on the map of the global TICE suppliers. During the seminar, Pedro Pinto – Head of Global […]

The ultimate celebration destination is officially open! After much anticipation, Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel by Dubai Holding, celebrated its first visitors yesterday. The inaugural rotation took place at 2pm for eager guests who had pre-booked to experience a 38-minute rotation in the state-of-the-art cabins. The first rotation also included the […]

The UAE’s focus on promoting national food security and boosting localised food and beverage manufacturing will be in spotlight at the second Future Food Forum set to take place on Oct. 19 and 20 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai. At the Forum, H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed Al Mheiri, UAE Minister of Climate […]

Dubai Tourism has launched the latest trailer as part of the Dubai Presents series of blockbuster videos starring Jessica Alba and Zac Efron. Set against a thrilling music score, ‘Dubai: A Riveting Mystery’ sees the duo journey across the city on mysterious quest. In keeping with the adventure thriller genre, the trailer features a series […]

The eyes of more than a billion cricket fans will be fixed on Dubai this weekend when neighbours and traditional rivals India and Pakstan square-off on Sunday in a Super 12 match of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup here at Dubai International Stadium. India and Pakistan will take centre-stage a day after England, the […]

Excellence in Oncology Care – EIOC, the largest annual meeting that caters to the continuous medical education for healthcare professionals in cancer treatment, successfully opened today in Dubai. The 3-day hybrid conference, taking place from 21 to 22 October 2021 at the Intercontinental Festival City in Dubai and virtually on 23 October 2021, is dedicated […]

Dubai’s newest mega sporting event, the inaugural Dubai Padel Cup – an inclusive month-long padel tennis fiesta featuring exhibition matches with the world’s leading professionals and amateur competitions open to the racquet-wielding public – is poised to elevate the city as the Middle East’s undisputed padel capital. A headline event of this year’s Dubai Fitness […]

A new strategy to secure a £4 billion share of the global space market for the Scottish economy has been launched at Expo 2020 Dubai. Today’s announcement was made within the UK pavilion at Expo and was part of a dedicated Scottish Space Day organised by Scotland’s international trade and investment agency, Scottish Development International. […]

This morning, Joni Paiva, Divisional Vice President for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania (AMIO) at Nissan Motor Corporation marked a significant moment for the company when he opened Expo 2020 Dubai’s Sustainabilityportal to thousands of visitors at Expo’s daily Gate Opening Ceremony, dedicated to key partners and personalities. The ceremony, attended by members of […]

Najah, the UAE’s leading higher education fair, has announced it will debut in Dubai this year, building on a successful 15-year run in Abu Dhabi. The inaugural Najah Dubai will run from 31 October to 1 November at the new Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020 and will be held, alongside Abu Dhabi, under the […]

Dubai Chamber recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries Business Confederation (CE-CPLP),which will see the two organizations share knowledge and collaborate in key areas of mutual interest with the aim of supporting the interests of their respective members. The MoU was signed by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and […]

The past months leading up to the launch of the global event Expo 2020 Dubai witnessed an exceptional growth in general in real estate sales transactions in terms of volume and value. However, September 2021 recorded greater achievements, with recording the highest value of real estate sales in one month since December 2013 via 5,762 […]

Experience a true taste of Thailand this weekend at an authentic Thai Fruit Festival at Souk Al Marfa at Deira Islands,the new waterfront souk and marketplace by Nakheel. Indulge in a weekend of unique tastes and flavours from Wednesday, 20 to Saturday, 23 October from 4pm to 10pm at Souk Al Marfa’s much loved Thai […]

The European Tour announce tickets are available today for the newly named, AvivDubai Championship. Free general admission tickets are available for spectators to watch some of the world’s best golfers compete to stamp their ticket to the season-ending event. The US$1.5 million AVIV Dubai Championship will be played on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf […]

Gulf for Good, the UAE-based non-profit organisation, which supports sustainable projects to support children around the world, will host its annual Charity Gala Ball to mark its 20th anniversary on Friday 19th November at The Ritz Carlton, JBR, from 7pm. Held in collaboration with Larchfield Children’s Home, a charity organisation which provides safe and secure […]

TREAT YOURSELF, FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO A VERY UNIQUE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION THIS YEAR: PUT YOUR SKATES AND YOUR SCARIEST OUTFIT ON AND GET READY TO ROLL AT THE HOTTEST SPOT IN TOWN. The famous indoor roller skating rink that has taken the city by storm since its opening this April in Mina Rashid Maritime City, […]

Highlighting UAE’s cultural heritage, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) will host eight lectures revolving around the UAE’s intangible cultural traditions at Expo 2020 Dubai. The series of lectures, in collaboration with Khalifa Empowerment Program (Aqdar), will be held at the Fazaa Pavilion from October 24-30 (at 8.30pm). “A number of HHC consultants, researchers and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced two electrifying international shows as part of a jam-packed entertainment calendar in Season 26. From end of October and throughout November, thunderous beats will take over Global Village thanks to AAINJAA, the extraordinary percussion group, from Bogotá, […]

Ain Dubai opens in just two days, and it’s set to be the place to spend your long weekend with a packed schedule of free activity taking place across the spacious outdoor Ain Dubai Plaza: Thursday 21st October The opening weekend celebrations will kick off with a host of family entertainment and activities free for […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of flights to Sohar in Oman becoming the first airline to operate this route from Dubai. This is the carrier’s third destination in the Sultanate, alongside Muscat and Salalah. Flights to Sohar International Airport (OHS) will start on 04 November and will operate twice a week from […]

As the global partner of ICC, global technology brand, OPPO, is a proud partner of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup taking place in the UAE and Oman from October 17th, 2021 to November 14th, 2021. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 is the largest cricket event to be held in the region and will see sixteen of the […]

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 European Tour today announces that BDSwiss, a leading group of companies offering financial and investment services, has signed an agreement to become one of the Official Sponsors of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship as well as the AVIV Dubai Championship. Established in 2012, BDSwiss is a leading financial group of companies, offering Forex […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region and Tel Aviv-based not-for-profit organisation Start-Up Nation Central announced today the signing of an agreement aimed at establishing new bridges between the UAE and Israel for innovation. During a ceremony held at DIFC, Start-Up Nation Central […]

ENOC Link, the digital mobile fuel delivery service for businesses in the UAE by ENOC Group, today announced the launch of its new and world-first eLink station on Palm Jumeirah. The eLink Station is a mobile fuelling format that will offer residents and visitors to the community easy access and convenient fuelling services. With this, […]

As Expo 2020 prepared to open its doors to the world, and keeping in step with the revival of Dubai, the Capital Club recorded the highest number of new memberships in September 2021. There has been a 25% increase in new members compared to 2019, with more corporate memberships benefiting from the Club’s revamped facilities […]

One of five visitors of Expo 2020 Dubai since its launch last October, have crossed the entrance of the Italian Pavilion, exploring the exhibition itinerary and participating in dozens of events. Of the 750,000 total visitors to Expo about 150,000made it to the Italian Pavilion – one of the most sought after among the national […]

Master-developer Dubai South Properties announced the launch of ‘The Avenue,’ a limited number of freehold plots which can be purchased on a payment plan and developed by investors for commercial use. The new launch follows the vast development of Dubai South, the successful sell-out of several freehold projects as well as sales of residential plots […]

As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is enhancing the benefits that SMEs stand to gain from visiting the largest themed event taking place in Dubai. Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) planning a visit to Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai will be reaping even more rewards during the six-month mega […]

Dubai-based dnata Travel Group brands have won seven accolades at the 2021 World Travel Awards Middle East. Representing the travel division of dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, titles earned by dnata Travel Group brands for 2021 include: Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA 2021 (dnata Representation Services), Middle East’s Leading […]

The Thailand Pavilion is continuing its reign as one of the most popular and beautiful World Expo pavilions. The organisers behind the state-of-the-art representation at Expo 2020 Dubai are delighted to announce that since it opened on Friday, October 1, it has already welcomed more than 100k visitors. Reaching this landmark milestone on Saturday, October 15, the […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has welcomed 771,477 ticketed visits through its gates since its 1 October opening, up substantially from the 411,768 ticketed visits during the mega-event’s first 10 days. Almost half of all visitors hold a Season Pass, with more than 100,000 people visiting the site twice and more than 35,000 coming three times during […]

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 […]

Bridging the East and West and bringing together key Khaleeji hip hop artists with a key international hip hop figure on a beat that brings the Khaleeji flavor to the table sound-wise as well, this new song is a production, where khaleeji/arab rhythms, instruments, and percussive elements with a Western type of beat are meshed together – […]

As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is enhancing the benefits that SMEs stand to gain from visiting the largest themed event taking place in Dubai. Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) planning a visit to Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai will be reaping even more rewards during the six-month mega […]

Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai, today received a Sunflower Lanyard for the significant role she has played in promoting accessibility at Expo 2020 and in the region. Al Hashemy was presented with a Sunflower Lanyard by Steven Mifsud, Expo 2020’s Director of Accessibility […]

Famed Chef Silvena who is one of the few female Global Masterchef judges has been awarded a UAE golden visa for her dedication and contribution to the restaurant industry in the UAE. Silvena Rowe is a strong advocate of healthy, wholesome eating and is now working in collaboration with Spinneys Middle East to create a […]

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has received the Global Free Zone of the Year 2021 award by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine for the seventh consecutive year. The award, which is the most prestigious credit a free […]

Start your Diwali shopping by visiting this cozy Diwali Bazaar taking place at Jumeirah Lakes Towers organised in collaboration with Indian Expats in Dubai.    Expect 50 plus brands offering festive clothes, jewellery, decor & gift hampers. There will be a ton of fun activities and delicious street food from the vibrant Indian restaurant in JLT, Khau […]