Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted 349 trade webinars over a four-month period leading to the city’s reopening to tourists on 7 July, as part of a global marketing programme aimed at ensuring Dubai remains top of mind among tourists as a safe must-visit destination. The virtual sessions, held for trade […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), expanding connectivity for customers with these latest cities rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. This will take the airline’s passenger network to 62 […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of developing and managing e-commerce platforms has reached 1,969 licences in Dubai. The average annual growth rate of new licences in this activity over the last five years was 120%, […]

Businesses in the UAE should be fully aware of the legal considerations with respect to the recovery of payments as more companies face debt issues due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, entitled COVID 19 & […]

dnata has continued to deliver reliable and safe air services and taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges. Cooperating closely with government authorities, customers and suppliers, the company’s dedicated teams have worked around the clock to make a difference by ensuring smooth and safe […]

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority marked the reopening of its Al ShindaghaMuseum with its debut‘ Tales from the Past’photo tour, which invited local photographers and content creators to visit, snap and share their experience at the Perfume House and the Dubai Creek: Birth of a City House. Held in collaboration with #MyDubai; Canon Middle […]

Emirates will deploy its iconic A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August. This announcement follows the Emirates A380’s return to the skies today with EK001 to London Heathrow taking off from Dubai International airport at 0745hrs, and EK073 at 0820hrs, carrying commercial […]

Dubai’s residential sector faced a challenging second quarter of 2020, with social distancing measures, coupled with Covid-19’s economic impact, affecting market performance.  However, with encouraging transaction figures in June, a move towards more typical sales volume is expected in Q3, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q2 2020 from Chestertons. Residential transactions totalled […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, with the participation of international business councils, investment advisors, and government agencies, is hosting a series of webinars in the wake of global restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, presenting an array of opportunities for investment and partnership […]

A new wave of rapid digitalisation in Latin America is creating plenty of new business opportunities in e-commerce, digital trade digital services and logistics, which companies in Dubai can capitalise on as they prepare for a post-Covid recovery, industry experts said during a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, has restarted its desert safaris, enabling residents and visitors of Dubai to enjoy the open space, fresh air and sunshine of the great outdoors. Arabian Adventures has taken several measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and provide them with complete peace of mind on all safaris. […]

Xstrike, located in the heart of Al Qouz, is gearing up to officially reopen its doors to players on Thursday, 9th July. The entertainment hub was launched by “Immersive Experiences” in December 2019, a live combat experience that successfully bridges the gap between traditional paintball and laser-tag, now coming back bigger and better, with new […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has recently recorded 10.6 percent growth in the retail and e-commerce sector with a total trade value of AED37.6 billion despite the sudden challenges facing both regional and global economy. More than 1,000 companies from 96 countries play a pivotal role in Jafza’s retail and general trading sector. Approximately 39 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced the launch of the museums’ ‘Summer Virtual Camp’programme for school students from the 12th of July to 31stAugust 2020. The initiative aims to benefit the largest possible number of students through interactive activities focused on enhancing their intellectual and creative abilities as well as through investing their time from […]

Businesses and healthcare providers in the UAE looking for an easier way to source and secure personal protective equipment (PPE) can now do so through Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s newly launched Response Initiative (RRI). The online marketplace connects reliable buyers and sellers of PPE and medical supplies and aims to meet a growing […]

Dubai Investments PJSC, a leading Middle East investment and a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) celebrated its silver jubilee anniversary, marking 25 years of investments in the region, with a bell ringing ceremony at the DFM. The bell ringing ceremony was attended by Abdulrahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwee, Chairman of […]

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company(SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has announced the closure of its field hospital located at Dubai Parks & Resorts following the discharge of the last COVID-19 patients during a closing ceremony held on Monday, July 13. Over the course of the last few weeks, several SEHA facilities have […]

As part of its preparations for the ramp up of passenger flights, Dubai Airports has announced a strategic partnership with OSN, the region’s leading entertainment provider, to give passengers at Dubai International (DXB) complimentary access to OSN’s new streaming app, from July 14, 2020. As the top ranked international airport welcomes customers back through its […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities has underlined there silience of the UAE real estate market by holding a ground-breaking ceremony for their recently launched Elan neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghafon July 12. The move officially kicks off the construction phase of the development, moving the project one step closer to its planned delivery by December 2022. […]

in5 has announced three winners in its competition challenging entrepreneurs and startups to create an innovative product or service to boost the UAE’s response toCOVID-19 using next-generation technology, media or design. Dubai-based ventures Robomask, CoviBot Pro and Vision Health came out on top. The trio have won a year’s free membership with in5, a business […]

Emirates Loto, the region’s first fully digital collectables scheme with optional free entry to a weekly draw has announced the winners for its thirteenth draw. Nine lucky winners who matched five out of six numbers in the live draw last night have walked away with AED 111,111.11 each, having split the AED 1 million prize. […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination, invites entrepreneurs and investors across the country to be part of the upcoming Season 25 and Silver Anniversary celebrations. During the previous 24 seasons, Global Village has become known for pushing the boundaries in family entertainment by bringing the world to Dubai. Perhaps lesser […]

Emirates will be operating special repatriation flights to five Indian cities between 12th and 26th July to assist stranded Indians get home and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The flights will be operated to Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram between 12th and 26th July 2020 offering the […]

The New Media Academy, a first of its kind digital academy in the Middle East, in partnership with Nas Academy, part of the Nas Daily Group, announced the Youth YouTuber Program. This unique summer programme will be taught by handpicked instructors, to provide students with a greater understanding of the world of content creation, from […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy, mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and entrepreneurship, continued to expand and diversify its advisory and support programmes in 2019 with an added emphasis on enhancing SME competitiveness and strengthening Dubai as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The past year saw 3,871 Emirati […]

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national flag-carrier, will resume its flights from Manila to Dubai (5J 18) every Sunday at 6:55 PM (Philippine Standard Time), and Dubai to Manila (5J 19) every Monday at 3:30 AM (UAE Standard Time), beginning July 12, 2020. In line with the safety measures implemented by the Dubai government, […]

Just 6 weeks in business, ONLY webinars has had a busy opening. The ‘Webinars As A Service’ (WAAS) platform is hosting and promoting a bunch of webinars this week. – The Video Content Creation Formula by Reim El Houni on Saturday, 11 July at 4 pm UAE time – Making that giant leap for humankind: […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative offices in Africa recently organised a webinar, which answered common questions from foreign investors related to freelancing, residency visas, opening a bank account and choosing the right consultant and partner in Dubai. The event, part of the Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai webinar series hosted in collaboration […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of vegetable and fruit trading has reached 2,495 including 557 companies in the field of dried vegetables and fruits. Most of these companies have been licensed since 1963 until now. […]

Dubai Summer Surprises, the emirate’s highly anticipated summer shopping extravaganza, is back for its 23rd edition from 9th July 2020 until 29th August 2020, and to complement the excitement surrounding this much anticipated event, Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah, and the […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that DIFC Presidential Directive will end on 31 July 2020. On 26 April 2020, DIFC declared DIFC Presidential Directive No 4. of 2020 which addressed the pressing need for firms based in the […]

Wild Wadi is set to re-open its doors on July 10th, welcoming guests back for family entertainment and aquatic adventure in one of Dubai’s most iconic water parks. With fun at the top of its agenda, Wild Wadi offers a host of exciting rides and attractions for families, thrill seekers and those simply looking to […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Waste Management recently organised a webinar advising businesses on sustainable, effective and safe disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions and best practices for dealing with COVID 19 posed waste management challenges in offices. The webinar, titled Ensuring a Safe Disposal of PPE and COVID 19 Related […]

With the closure of the academic year in the UAE, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority celebrates the successful integration of its museums into the remote-learning curriculum that benefited over 11,304 students from 298 tours conducted with students of over 94 public and private schools. The tours provided the younger generation with an enriching opportunity to […]

The Dubai Land Department(DLD), through the Promotion and Real Estate Investment Management Sector, launched its new ‘Invest in Dubai’ initiative under the theme ‘Discussing the Opportunities that Arise from Dubai as a Real Estate Investment Destination’. The initiative aims to highlight Dubai’s position in real estate on a global front. It also sets out to […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, called on businesses and investors to capitalise on the incentives announced by the various free zones to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on economic activity in the emirate. Senior officials from Dubai Economy and prominent free zones, such as Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in association with the Dubai Sports Council, mark the official opening of the 10th edition of Dubai Sports World (DSW). The UAE’s most anticipated sporting event will run until 3rd October 2020. DWTC has transformed its halls into playing fields – from basketball, tennis and badminton courts to football and cricket pitches, among others, […]

The Aviation Club, Dubai’s premier health club and wellness focused centre in the heart of old Dubai, has launched a Swim Academy in partnership with Movement & Me. The ‘Swim For You’ programme is heaven-sent for every aquaphile; whether the goal is to improve your swimming technique, live a healthier and more active lifestyle, or […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced that its public libraries had won the Excellence Award in the ‘I Know” initiative launched by the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), the largest professional and scientific union for libraries and information In the Arab world. The award honours libraries that engaged with the COVID-19 crisis, their […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has donated three pieces of cargo handling equipment to Dubai-based International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian hub in the world, to support the organisation in facilitating rapid relief and first responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, at a global level. dnata has donated a […]

Adam Vital Healthcare Group will be organizing a Q&A session with four specialist doctors from 11am – 12 noon on 8 July 2020. Dr Moza Al Zaabi, the Chief Executive Officer at Adam Vital Group stated, “We are excited to organize this interactive webinar with our specialist doctors who will share their experience on topics […]

in5, an enabling platform for startups and entrepreneurs launched by TECOM Group, today announced that its members have raised more than AED65 million in direct investment, through multiple funding sources such as venture capital funds or angel investors, during the first six months of 2020. After generating more than AED400 million in funding between 2013 […]

Amlak Finance PJSC, a leading specialised Islamic real estate financier, today announced a newly formed partnership with Dubai Land Department (DLD). This strategic cooperation aims at allowing customers to invest in ready and well-maintained properties listed by Amlak Finance via easy instalment payment plans for a tenure of up to six years. The agreement was […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has welcomed Lumex to the expanding community of laboratory-grown diamond businesses within the Free Zone. In line with its mandate to attract, facilitate and drive new trade flows through Dubai, DMCC is positioning the emirate as a […]

Ithra Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development has achieved a major milestone with The Link accomplishing its final slide at ground level. This part of the structure is now extended to its ultimate length of approximately 189 metres, bracing The Link for its show-stopping engineering feat where it will be lifted 100 metres above ground level […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has joined the ‘Invest in Knowledge’ initiative rolled out by the Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Foundation. RTA’s participation in the is part of its support to the Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Foundation, MBRKF, which provides an educational and knowledge platform for various community members, especially government employees. “The concept […]

Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, is adapting to the changing global realities by providing a range of innovative virtual internships to students who have just finished their academic year. With the health and safety of students being the key priority of DCT amid current pandemic, the virtual internships were designed to help successful participants of […]

Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched an exciting new dining destination, South Market, cementing its position as one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations. More than 9,000 square feet upsale, urban food hall is a buzzing combination of 15 gourmet kitchens and rotating artisan food kiosks offering cuisines from across the […]

The Commercial Compliance Manual, issued recently by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy as part of its efforts to ensure best practices and competitiveness across business activity in the emirate, highlights five key elements that merchants must adhere to in order to maintain transparency in dealing with consumers as well […]

Kicking off on 9th July as part of Dubai’s highly anticipated summer shopping extravaganza, Dubai Summer Surprises, Al-Futtaim Malls is launching a dedicated shopping zone, Festival Souk, giving customers the chance to shop at a minimum discount of 50% and more across leading brands. With something for everyone, the Festival Souk will be operating in […]

Dubai Sports Council held a medals ceremony for the winners of the Pocari Sweat 10K Run at its headquarters on Sunday with His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, presenting them special-edition commemorative medals. Organised jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat, which is an Ion supply drink from Japan that […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a virtual forum for stakeholders and partners to share its industry outlook ahead of the city’s reopening to international tourists on 7 July. The forum provided a first-hand insight into current and post-pandemic strategies that will help accelerate tourism momentum and position Dubai as a […]

The DED Trader licence launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy (DED), enabling start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, has seen overwhelming response with 1947 licences issued during the first half (January to end of June) of this year, an increase of 83% […]

Working from home can be awesome #WFH is the new normal. Right now, teams who used to work together in an office are learning to work together remotely. Fortunately, technology has allowed everyone to benefit from the flexibility of working from home when it’s needed. Everyone who works from home will tell you that it has its […]

marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, has reopened two of its popular airport lounges at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (Concourse “B”) with enhanced safety measures. Hosted by marhaba’s safety ambassadors, the lounges are open to passengers of all travel classes, inviting them to relax or catch up with work in a safe, […]

Maite Ventura, LaLiga’s Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa, is confident football will return resilient and stronger from the COVID-19 crisis. The head of Spanish football league’s MENA operations made the statement during a webinar, which was organised by Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with LaLiga, and attracted 169 participants, including top […]

Smart Dubai has released DubaiNow user statistics, revealing that its flagship mobile application had processed 700,000 transactions worth AED358 million between March and May 2020. The application acts as a one-stop shop for city services, allowing users to access more than 120 services across 10 key sectors, namely, security and justice, travel, residency, driving, health, […]

In the past two months, Emirates has processed nearly 650,000 refund requests, returning over AED 1.9 billion to its customers and making good on its promise to expedite refunds after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel plans for millions of customers around the world. In April, Emirates had announced that it would ramp up its refunds […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the successful conclusion of the Market Access programme’s second cohort, which saw several high-potential start-ups joining forces with the leading UAE corporates at a recent business pitching and matchmaking event. The virtual event, held on 17th, 18th and 22nd May, saw […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy shows that the Naif locality in Dubai has over 12,478 active operating business licences. Of these, 86% of the licences are commercial (10,702), followed by professional (1,578), tourist and industrial licences. According to the report, most of the businesses have been […]