Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, delivered robust growth in the first half of 2022. The Centre’s strong performance reinforces DIFC’s Strategy 2030 to drive the future of finance, differentiate Dubai as a global hub for financial institutions, FinTech and innovation companies, and increase its economic contribution to […]

Global Village has announced the much anticipated on-sale dates of Season 27 VIP Packs. Available exclusively online from September 24 on the Virgin Megastore Tickets website, each pack contains a host of benefits and offers as well as a range of premium experiences. Exclusive for Season 27 a Golden Coin will be hidden inside one VIP […]

Audi Middle Easth as collaborated with the Museum of the Future to present its fourth concept model, the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo, which is seen for the first time in the region at the museum’s ‘Tomorrow, Today’ exhibition. Originally developed exclusively for virtual races on PlayStation 4, Audi has made the car a reality, […]

Marking World First Aid Day this month, Emirates celebrates 3,000 new cabin crew recruits who are now equipped with top-notch aviation first aid skills, after successfully graduating from the airline’s rigorous cabin crew training programme. As part of a highly successful recruitment drive this year, Emirates has already hired 3,000 new joiners who undergo 8 weeks of […]

‘My Food’ initiative, implemented by Dubai Municipality, has secured the Global Business Excellence Award in the ‘Outstanding New Product/Service category(showcased this year)’. The initiative was launched by the Municipality following its efforts to promote digital transformation across its system and services pertaining to food safety. The municipality aims at automating its system to match the […]

According to Property Finder, the leading MENAT’s proptech company, the real estate market recorded 9,720 total sales worth AED 24.3 billion, the highest performing month in terms of sales transactions volume and value in 12 years. Comparing period-over-period growth, August witnessed a monthly growth rate in volume of around 37.1% and 69.6% compared to last […]

With a host of entertainment coming up, Dubai’s newest and most luxurious cinema by Roxy Cinemas, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment is now open at Dubai Hills Mall. Ushering in a new era of cinema, Roxy Cinemas at Dubai Hills Mall will kickstart its blockbuster line up with the exclusive premiere of much-awaited Bollywood fantasy […]

In celebration of Disney+ Day, the electrifying concert film from 21st century pop icons, “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA”  and a special sneak peek at the upcoming Disney+ Original series from Lucasfilm, “Andor,” are now streaming on Disney+ in the UAE, and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). “BTS: PERMISSION […]

As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The airline’s investment of over US$ 350 million will see its 50-strong fleet of A350s equipped with next-generation inflight entertainment solutions that […]

As the only airline with an exclusive agreement to offer luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon on-board, Emirates is currently presenting First Class passengers with the unique opportunity to enjoy a very special vintage -Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2, on board select routes until the end of October. The exceptionally rare 2003 vintage in its second plénitude […]

In line with the positive impact of cooperation and partnerships toward supporting cultural and creative industries and consolidating Dubai’s global position in the cultural and literary arena, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)signed a cultural MoU with the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage.The aim isto document Emirati intangible heritage and raise […]

On September 13th, 2022 La Perle celebrates its 5-Year Anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, a special event will take place on the evening of September 13th at Habtoor Ballroom, Al Habtoor Palace inviting key sponsors and partners that have contributed to the show’s magnificence throughout the years. In 2017, Al Habtoor Group unveiled the region’s first […]

Dubai’s car rental industry reported a significant 23.7 percent growth in the number of companies registered in the first half of 2022, up from 1087 companies registered in the same period last year. As well, 78,000 vehicles were registered in H1, 2022, up 11.8% from 69,000 in the same period last year. These figures confirm […]

A serious examination of the GCC’s future policies and plans will take place at the HBS Crossroads GCC Future Impact Forum this month, held for the first time in Dubai and under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. […]

The Pointe, the iconic waterfront destination by Nakheel, launches Recognizing Emerging Local Musicians (RELM), a new platform to support emerging musicians in the region and take their career to the next level. In partnership with TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video and Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North […]

DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, today hosted the unveiling of one of the world’s largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamonds – the “Williamson Pink Star” – at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE). The 11.15 carat flawless pink diamond started its roadshow in Dubai, […]

BKK Sports is set to make a spectacular debut in Dubai with a star-studded fight night in Al Nasr’s Rashid Bin Hamdan Hall on October 8. The BKK Kickboxing Championship’s 10-fight card will feature 20 world class fighters and multiple championship winners from around the world, as well as an exciting clash between India’s Muhammed […]

Salik Company, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, today announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its ordinary shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). In a statement on Monday, Salik stated that one billion five hundred million (1,500,000,000) shares each with a nominal value of AED0.01 […]

Stunning beach club, SOULBEACH, is pleased to announce the next edition of its hugely popular Ibiza Global Radio UAE Beach Festival, at JA The Resort, which is set to take place on Saturday 1stOctober 2022, with a succession of further Ibiza Global Radio festivals planned from now until the end of the year. With tickets […]

As the weather cools down and schools are back, Aventura Parks is ready to welcome guests with two new and exciting offerings. The last quarter of the year marks the UAE’s favourite adventure park celebrating emotions and inviting guests to experience and discover the full spectrum at this nature’s very own playground. From a new […]

Locally-owned supermarket Spinneysand leading pharmacy retailer Aster Pharmacy have joined forces to introduce the first holistic wellness concept to Spinneys stores across the UAE. Set to launch in Q4 of 2022, the joint venture is a direct response to the growing consumer demand for more accessible, quality products that improve their health and well-being. The […]

Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods. From today, cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available to organisations based at the world’s largest […]

After Covid-19 disrupted office occupier trends, the recovery in demand for flexible office space (flex) is now mainly being driven by corporates looking to adapt to the new world of work, as well as individuals seeking a refuge outside of working from home, according to Savills. The global real estate services provider explores which cities […]

Global Village guests will have the opportunity to experience a stunning new attraction when Season 27 opens on October 25, 2002. The ‘’Global Village Big Balloon’’, accommodates up to 20 people of all ages and is also suitable for people of determination. The helium balloon, which is as high as a six-storey building and measures […]

Emirates today announced plans to debut its newly retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium Economy cabins to five new cities from December – New York JFK, San Francisco, Melbourne, Auckland and Singapore. The airline will also add more Premium Economy seats on services to London Heathrow and Sydney, as its newly enhanced aircraft sporting refreshed […]