Dubai Economy markedCommemoration Day that falls on 30 November every year at its headquarters in the Business Village, in the presence of His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy and other senior officials, in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The […]

Gulf for Good – the UAE-based non-profit organisation, which supports sustainable charity projects for children and promotes wellbeing through life changing experiences – has partnered with Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens – the city-s funkiest neighbourhood hangout – to host its annual Festive Social during the hotel’s LAH LAH Bazaar on Wednesday 9th December. […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, was crowned at the Innovation in Construction &FM Awards 2020 with the ‘Residential Project of The Year’accolade for Riviera, its flagship project. The award was received by OpreaTudorana, Head of MEP at Azizi Developments, during a gala ceremony held at The Sofitel Dubai hosted […]

La Liga HPC have moved to the top of the points table in the Under-18 division, while Alliance Football Club and Soccer Italian Style are top of the two groups in the Under-16 division after week two of the Dubai Sports Council Football Academies Championship. La Liga HPC, who had started their U18 campaign with […]

As customers take to the skies for the UAE National Day holidays, Emirates will be celebrating the occasion by serving local delicacies, proudly crafted in the UAE to help make travel a little sweeter. Customers traveling in all classes from 2 December will be able to savour chocolates from Dubai’s only bean-to-bar chocolate maker, Mirzam. […]

The UAE has been identified as a key market where Angola is looking to attract foreign direct investment in a wide variety of economic sectors, such as agriculture and agroindustry, fisheries, and manufacturing, government and business leaders have revealed. Their comments came during the recent “Expand Your Business to Angola” webinar organised by Dubai Chamber […]

Treat kids to some soaking wet play at Splash ‘n’ Party – Dubai’s must visit Kids waterpark. With UAE National Day and a long weekend coming along, Splash ‘n’ Party offers an array of fun-filled water based activities and engaging onsite entertainment all guaranteed to keep active little ones amused. Set to take place on […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced operational efficiency by launching a smart, just-in-time freight handling platform across its Dubai operations. A cloud-based platform, Appointment and Dock Management (ADM) ensures improved planning, efficient processing and end-to-end transparency of the entire cargo journey, delivering significant benefits for all freight forwarders. The innovative solution […]

Two-time Major champion Martin Kaymer arrives at this week’s Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World on a good run of form as he looks to add a fourth victory in the United Arab Emirates to his resume. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World will be held over the Fire course […]

Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company, is bringing the first, Dubai-based version of Questo’s award-winning city games and tours to the region. Bucharest-based Questo has been transforming cities around the world into exploration games via technology with its ground-breaking mobile app since 2017, which can already take users on journeys through mission-like tours […]

Boaz Toshav, one of the owners and Board members of prestigious Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv, visited Dubai Sports Council to discuss mutual cooperation and investment opportunities. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Toshav in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council. Welcoming […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that its much anticipated ‘Investor Day’ will take place today, 30 November 2020. 17 successful start-ups from the fourth cohort of DIFC FinTech Hive accelerator programme, are set to showcase this year’s most […]

Christiaan Bezuidenhout made a timely move up the Race to Dubai ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after a composed four-stroke win at the Alfred Dunhill Championship saw him climb into the top ten. The South African fired all four rounds in the 60s to finish on 14-under-par at Leopard Creek Country Club, […]

The UAE’s 49th National Day celebrations in Dubai will sway to the songs of talented singers and musicians. This year’s calendar of events, which runs from 28 November to 5 December, features an array of musical styles, sounds and genres. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), organisers of this year’s UAE National Day events in […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which began construction in February 2019, announced today the close of construction and complete readiness for the landmark World Expo – the first in the Arab region – set to take place in October 2021. The iconicKingdom of Saudi ArabiaPavilionwill be second in size only […]

Boaz Toshav, one of the owners and Board members of prestigious Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv, visited Dubai Sports Council to discuss mutual cooperation and investment opportunities. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Toshav in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council. Welcoming […]

DUBZ, dnata’s leading baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline’s passengers, too. The innovative service of DUBZ enables Emirates passengers departing from Dubai to begin their safe travel experience by completing their home check-in, baggage disinfection, and quickly and efficiently […]

Dubai SME,the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the launch of the first certified free zone business incubator in Amity University Dubai.The new facility, launched under the University Incubators programme of Dubai SME aimed to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, will further contribute towards transforming national and […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, has launched the seventh edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. In October 2020, DLD recorded […]

In true adventurous fashion, Billionaire invites you to elevate your Wednesday nights with a brand-new special entertainment line-up. Duo Destiny, the incredible acrobatic hand-balancing male & female duo act who have garnered fanfare after showcasing their incredible abilities on ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage and winning ‘Poland’s Got Talent’ will be taking to the stage every […]

Emirates has been named as the World’s Leading Airline in three major categories at the World Travel Awards 2020: World’s Leading Economy Class, Airline Rewards Programme and Airline Lounge – Business Class. Earlier this month, Emirates also took home four regional World Travel Awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand; Middle East’s Leading Airline […]

Mark your calendars! The ultimate festive, feel good, family Christmas concert, Jingle Bell Rock is coming to deck outSheikh Saeed Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday 18th December, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 30th November and will be available to purchase from Platinumlist […]

The season-ending Dubai double-header begins on Wednesday as the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates opens its doors to the European Tour’s finest players for the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World with plenty still to play for as the Race to Dubai draws to a close. Taking its place in the […]

A recent report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy states that the Emirate of Dubai has 583 local and international companies engaged in dairy production and industry such as yogurt; natural butter; cheese; the manufacture and packaging of milk and dairy products; cream; dairy products; and food and dairy […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday launched the “Dubai Leaders” programme. “The aim is to ensure that there are qualified leaders who are able to continue the process of building in the same spirit and with the same leadership culture,” […]

Dubai Municipality has won four awards at the prestigious Stevie International Business Awards 2020. The Municipality’s Sewage Treatment Plants and Networks Department won a gold in the category of ‘Large Organisation Utilities’ while its Digital Transformation Initiative won gold in the ‘Achievement in Growth’ category. The Sewage Treatment Plants and Networks Department also won a […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a forum for stakeholders and partners to share its industry outlook amid a resurgence in the sector since Dubai’s reopening to international tourists on 7 July. The meeting provided insights into the current tourism situation both in the UAE and worldwide and steps taken to […]

Dubai is well on track to register a rapid recovery from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic with customs transactions rising by 24.5% over the first nine months of 2020. The sharp rise in transactions reflects the strength and resilience of the economy and the emirate’s proven capability to weather external economic shocks. The number […]

This UAE National Day celebration, joinModesh, Dana and their new best friend, Pearl, for an extra special performance at La Perle, Dubai’s best music, dance and thrilling acrobatics show. The spectacular family favourite will welcome residents and visitors to its newest and most fun-packed show, Modesh and Dana Live at La Perle, which will take […]

Cranfield University, one of the world’s leading academic institutions for aviation and aerospace programmes, has awarded its Distinguished Aviation Alumnus Award 2020 to Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, Adel Al Redha. Presenting the award in an online ceremony, Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University, spoke on Al Redha’s contributions to the aviation […]

Ahmad Skaik will go head-to-head with a host of Major winners and Ryder Cup stars when the Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World gets underway after the Number OneNational golfer in the UAE received an invitation to play from the European Tour. The Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World will be […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the largest financial technology hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, part of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has signed a landmark agreement with Israel’s FinTech-Aviv. FinTech Aviv was established in 2014 and serves the needs of the Israeli FinTech ecosystem and counts more than 6,000 startups and […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has become the Patron of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, the European Tour’s season-ending tournament. Sheikh Mansoor takes over the patronage of the Tour’s final Rolex Series event from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whom he has replaced as […]

The first scheduled commercial flight operated by flydubai from Dubai International, DXB, landed at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport, TLV, on Thursday, 26 November, to a water salute. The inaugural flight was flown by Captain Patrick Gonzenbach and Emirati First Officer, Abdulla Al Shamsi. On board the aircraft was a delegation led by Ghaith […]

Mark your calendars! The ultimate festive, feel good, family Christmas concert, Jingle Bell Rock is coming to deck outSheikh Saeed Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday 18th December, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 30th November and will be available to purchase from Platinumlist […]

Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport. In the coming weeks, Emirates’ customers can look forward to once again enjoying Emirates lounge services in other destinations including New York’s JFK International and Manchester Airport. The airline has redesigned its lounge offering and introduced additional health […]

The 2nd December 2020 will see the UAE turn 49 years old, and Dubai is throwing a huge festival of shopping, entertainment and more to celebrate. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year’s National Day festivities, which will run from 28 November to 5 December, will include a packed line up of […]

Expo 2020 Dubai officials and the Canadian diplomatic missions in the UAE met to discuss ongoing collaboration as the countdown to the Expo in October next year continues. The meeting was chaired by Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau and UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Marcy […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by successfully executing a green turnaround in the United States. dnata ensured a smooth and safe turnaround of a VivaAerobus Airbus A320 aircraft using only zero-emission ramp ground support equipment (GSE) at New York-JFK Airport’s (JFK) Terminal […]

Friends and family overseas working from home for the foreseeable future will now be able to up sticks to Dubai for the winter with an affordable remote working package that blends contemporary city living with innovative workspaces and exclusive access to one of Dubai’s finest private beaches. The new Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts Discover Remote […]

Renowned course designer and golf legend Greg Norman has expressed pride at his Fire course creation at Jumeirah Golf Estates taking its place in the limelight when it hosts the European Tour’s Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World on December 2 – 5. Norman designed both the Fire and Earth courses on the […]

Residents and visitors can enjoy huge deals during the final 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) of 2020, taking place from 26 November to 28 November. The epic 72-hour retail event will see hundreds of global brands and homegrown stores reduce prices by up to 90 per cent, which means big savings on everything from fashion, […]

It’s everybody’s favourite time of the year and one thing’s for certain: a celebration that comes around once every 365 days just wouldn’t be complete without a meal shared among loved ones, be it for dinner or brunch, and a triumphant bash to end 2020. And what better place than to do so than the […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, two key streets in Jumeirah (previously called Al Saffar and Mazmala Streets) are being renamed as Kite Beach Street. The newly named street adjoins the Kite Beach, one of Dubai’s most popular beaches that offers […]

Companies in Dubai are taking an innovative approach to virtual volunteering and exploring new ways to support community projects in the new normal, according to members of the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Community Task Force. The webinar, titled “Reshaping Employee Volunteering During COVID-19”, was hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and attended by […]

Persil Abaya, the leading abaya wash detergent in the GCC manufactured by Henkel, has announced Nov 29 as the deadline for its abaya design competition, part of the women empowerment campaign titled Abaytik Stylik (Your Abaya, Your Style). Those who are interested to join must submit their original abaya design sketches on https://advocacy2.typeform.com/to/OtNNildC. Candidates will […]

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA), Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai held a first-of-its kind joint virtual webinar to introduce the DFMMain Market and Nasdaq Dubai Growth Market, that have been developed to provide initial public offering (IPO) and listing opportunities for free zone companies. The IPO and listing of free zone companies […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is further strengthening its communication and interaction with startups and the entrepreneurial community in the emirate in view of the challenges faced by businesses following COVID-19 and the opportunities ahead for innovative enterprise. Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO […]

Providing a quick, easy and hassle-free alternative to selling a car, one of UAE’s leading car buying service provider, We Buy Cars DXB, now offers auto-loan settlement in as less as 24 hours, giving customers a chance to now sell their car in just half an hour. The one-stop-shop end-to-end seamless service further involves dealing […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has been recognised at the prestigious Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020 by winning HSE Initiative of the Year. The annual showpiece applauds the achievements of construction and facilities management professionals across the region and this year’s awards […]

dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its global operations by launching a dedicated inflight retail centre of excellence. The new specialist retail unit will deliver tailor-made on-board retail programmes and innovative solutions for airline customers, supporting them to maximise on-board ancillary revenue and enhance passenger satisfaction. The addition of […]

Delivering on its customer promise, Emirates has completed an intensive programme to clear its backlog of refund requests which was caused by pandemic-related travel disruption. Over the seven-month period starting April, Emirates received, validated and processed nearly 1.7 million refund requests. This resulted in the airline returning AED 6.3 billion refunds to its customers. Of […]

The most controversial and most followed Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach will be coming over to the UAE on December 3. Wurtzbach, who is the third Filipina and the first Miss Universe after the management transition from Trump to IMG, has a packed schedule during her four-day visit, including a press meet, fashion and tourism photoshoot […]

Dubai resident and European Tour star Adri Arnaus is relishing the opportunity of playing back-to-back events in Dubai as he prepares to take on the challenges of Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth and Fire courses during two weeks of world-class golf in the emirate. Next week’s Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World will be […]

The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is investing in human capital and enabling all members of the society to develop capabilities in various fields, said Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences. Al Amiri made these remarks after the BBC named her […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing of a US$1 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk achieved a strong 5.7 times subscription rate, attracting more than 150 high-quality investors from the Middle East and around the world. The profit rate of 4.625 percent per annum is the lowest […]

On the occasion of the World Children’s Day, ZOOM, UAE’s home-grown convenience store, has introduced a dedicated meal box for children called “The Living Box”; becoming the first c-store in the region to introduce such a unique and comprehensive F&B  offering for children. Priced at AED13.50, the Living Box contains an assortment of snacks including mini […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One – part of the master development Meydan– announces Mr. Mohammad SadeghSihawi as the winner of its Dhs 1.2 Millionwaterfront 1-bedroom apartment from a month-long promotion held by District One. The winner was chosen in a raffle draw and announced during a virtual event conducted by none other […]

ADV+, a lifestyle membership at an affordable price, gives its members access to premium gyms, beach clubs, sports clubs, fitness classes, and spas across Dubai. Members can choose any three clubs and enjoy unlimited visits by paying only for the clubs they need. With options for solo members, single parents, and families; ADV+ members also […]

The top three finalists – Farah Hazim, Hooria Muhib and Zarshah Sharif, all from the  Herriot  Watt  University,  Dubai  Campus  –  will be mentored by  Chris  Barnes (Broadway Interiors), Kevin McLachlan (NOMAD|K) and Paul Bishop (Bishop Design) respectively for the final phase of the Colab Student Design Competition. The competition, which was launched earlier this […]