Charul’s journey in life has thus far been full of adventure and magical experiences. After graduating from the Institute of Hotel Management, she left Mumbai at the young age of 21 and headed out to the colourful Caribbean Island, Curacao. She started her career in the hospitality industry with the Marriott Group. Charul soon realized […]

‘The World of Banksy’ exhibition, organised by the Mall of the Emirates in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) for the first time in the UAE under the supervision by Vardar Entertainment, continues to provide a rich experience for art lovers, connoisseurs, curious discoverers, and Banksy fans of all ages. This exhibition […]

These are the elements of a well-written press release. Professionals and business owners should be able to write to build one. Surprisingly, a large number of them do not. By their very nature, they’re formulaic, just like poems, tweets, columns, and other forms of written correspondence. All have limitations. To make an omelet, chefs use […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre and leading FinTech hub, with over 300 FinTech and Innovation companies in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed an agreement with the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA), the independent, inclusive, not-for-profit, member-based organisation and industry body with 46 cross border FinTech bridges, strategic […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the launch of additional routes bringing its network to more than 80 destinations. The carrier will grow its network in Russia to 11 points with of the introduction of new services to Moscow Zhukovski International Airport (ZIA) from 12 May, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo International Airport (OVB) from 28 May […]

Arabian Travel Market (ATM)2021has reconfirmed that Dubai will host the largest in-person travel & tourism event in the world, since the onset of the pandemic last year. Now in its 28th year, ATM 2021 will go-ahead at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May, as final preparations are being […]

Consumers today want something more than a good or service; they want to communicate with an organization’s corporate voice, message, and aesthetic. Creating campaigns, on the other hand, is a journey rather than a single mission. Company owners must recognize the best ways and strategies to promote their brand name, as well as how to […]

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 […]

This Eid, the beautiful coastal property that is Nikki Beach becomes a staycation playground for the elite-crowd looking for the ultimate in laid-back luxury. The no-flight required playcation (see what we did there?) is absolutely fitting considering Nikki Beach’s philosophy of celebrating life – from a stroll on the beach, a refreshing dip in the […]

The founder of 4get-me-not DesiréeVlekken recently launched “Chocoholics” a grief support group, with a purpose to provide seniors and caregivers who are living with grief, a safe environment to share, connect and heal. The group plans to meet monthly, over a hot cup of chocolate and share their personal journeys. Desirée Vlekken – founder of 4get-me-not says“I […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has moved within touching distance of breaking 25 Guinness World Records™ in honour of the Silver Jubilee anniversary. The park is now two attempts away from this vision becoming a reality, having claimed a 23rd title this past Tuesday, […]

Meet Laura Everest – The Epitome Of Resilience I was fortunate to connect with Laura on Zoom. I have to admit, what followed was one of the most inspiring conversations I have ever had. Her story is truly amazing. Having spent more than 30 years successfully leading, training and elevating leaders and large teams (more […]

With its commitment to providing innovative and diverse content for its multicultural community of listeners in the UAE and beyond, Pulse 95 Radio, an affiliate of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, has crafted a wonderful mix of inspiring and educational programming including a daily competition to mark Ramadan this year. More than 100 brand new and carefully […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has launched the Emirati Visa Signature Debit Card, tailored with exclusive privileges and offers to meet the tastes and preferences of UAE national customers. The Emirati Visa Signature Debit Card has been designed in collaboration with Visa, the world’s […]

Curtains will come down on the eighth season of Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament after 16 nights of action with the 5km NAS Run on Thursday night. This year’s NAS Sports Tournament kicked off on April 14 with the NAS Padel Championship, which saw unprecedented participation at the local level and, for the first time, featured […]

Creating eye-catching web content will seem like an uphill battle, particularly since you’re not a natural wordsmith. The good news is that you don’t need to be a skilled writer to build effective web material. The elements that all excellent web content has in common are mentioned below. It won’t happen quickly and easily for […]

Dubai Central Clearing & Depository Holding (DCCD), a subsidiary of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today announced that both Dubai Clear (LLC) and Dubai CSD (LLC) have successfully registered a robust performance during the first year of operations since both companies’ official launch on 28 April 2020, driving business excellence and advancement of post-trade services in […]

Manchester-headquartered payments fintech, Total Processing, has opened its first office outside of Europe, expanding internationally with a new base in Dubai. Located at the heart of the city’s business district at One Central Dubai, the new office will allow the firm to strengthen its strategic partnerships with key clients based within the MENA region, enabling […]

The Health Tourism Department of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) successfully organized the first group meeting for members of Dubai Health Experience (DXH). The meeting, which was held virtually and discussed various initiatives and efforts to continue enhancing Dubai’s position as a premier health tourism destination. Mohamed Al Mheiri, Director, Dubai Health Tourism Department, DHA, […]

Spending precious moments with family and making unforgettable memories with friends is part of what makes Ramadan in Dubai such a great time of year. With the Holy Month falling in spring, residents and visitors can enjoy cool evenings and balmy days as they explore the huge selection of fun games, promotions, food, decorations and […]

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), organised a virtual workshop for national tourism companies to highlight its efforts in preparing Emiratis to play a vital role in the sector. The workshop, which was hosted under the Medyafprogramme, DCT’s industry nationalisation initiative, also provided participants […]

As part of its efforts to enhance awareness on the importance of cultural industries in supplementing the creative economy and the role of the literary sector in this field, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)is organising a virtual dialogue session titled ‘Literature and the Creative Economy,’ inviting community members, both citizens and residents, to […]

Participants from the UAE, Bahrain, India, the UK and numerous locations in Europe and North America, including Canada and Hawaii are set to take part in an online conversation on the role of community on May 6. The Edgewalker Café is jointly hosted by Dubai-based Sharad Agarwal, founder of ONLYwebinars.com with Dr Judi Neal, the […]

Few SEO techniques have advanced as much as connection building in the complex digital marketing discipline of search engine optimization. What once was a spam-filled disaster of link pyramids, spinning material, automated junk mail articles, as well as other stunts has significantly altered, and lead generation becomes more sophisticated and performance over the last century. […]

To offer an enhanced visa application experience with an automated and seamless process, the Turkish Consulate General in Dubai, Gateway Management and VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, officially inaugurated its newly renovated Turkey Visa Application Centre on 25 April 2021 at the Wafi […]

Blogging is an effective platform for businesses online, possibly in combination with social networking sites. Many small companies are still scared to start a blog for their company, but they are losing out on a huge opportunity. Small business owners don’t blog for a variety of reasons: It necessitates a significant investment in time and […]

Two Dubai-based businessmen will attempt to traverse 18 signature holes at 18 different UAE golf clubs on a single day as part of the first-ever 18 on Eighteen, a unique nationwide golf challenge designed to raise money and awareness for families affected by cancer. Simon Mellor, the Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, whose […]

Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have begun to implement full digital verification of COVID-19 medical records connected to testing and vaccination for travellers based in the UAE. Emirates customers who have undertaken a PCR test in Dubai can choose to check-in without presenting their physical COVID-19 PCR test report. Moreover, customers who have […]

You’ve arrived at the right place if you’ve ever questioned how to create a webinar that people would want to watch. In marketing, the webinar is both the latest and upcoming big thing. It allows you and your audiences to communicate and engage in real-time. It’s a handy tool for presenting facts and teaching your […]

Emirates is offering travellers from the UAE the chance to book their long-awaited Eid break to popular resort hotspots or make up for lost family time by reconnecting with loved ones. UAE travelers can also plan early and book their summer holiday with Emirates’ special fares starting from AED 1,525. Emirates Economy Class and Business […]

A record number of real estate sales transactions over 16 months was reported in March 2021, with 4,643 transactions worth AED 10.93 billion, as well as a growth of 23 percent in terms of transaction numbers and 47 percent in terms of value, compared to February, according to the 13th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official […]

The Central Bank of the UAE expects robust GDP growth in 2021, as the government is continuing its efforts to diversify the economy, boost spending on infrastructure and encourage private investment, as a gauge for growth and private sector employment. The UAE government has received Aa2 rating in creditworthiness with a stable outlook for the […]

After an incredible Dubai Food Festival 2021 which ran from the 25 March – 17 April, the curtain has come down on the eighth edition of the annual city-wide celebration of food.  The festival highlights Dubai’s burgeoning food scene with a jam-packed 24-day programme of experiences and dining concepts that showcased why Dubai deserves its […]

Today morning, I had the chance to catch up with Monica on Zoom. She likes to call herself a ‘Dubai kid” having grown up and done her schooling in this city, we all love to call home. After completing her high school in Dubai, Monica went to the US for higher studies and graduated from […]