Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has noted a substantial surge in demand for its 700+ retail units across its communities in Dubai. Since January 2020, the developer has sold 75 units in MBR City’s Riviera, 40 units in Al Furjan, 19 in Dubai Healthcare City, 6 in Jebel Ali, 5 on […]

TECOM Group, part of Dubai Holding, has lauded the resilience, resourcefulness and readiness of its business partners for supporting the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic with a heart-warming video acknowledging their vital contributions. The message of solidarity thanks its 6,500 community members across technology, media, education, design, science and manufacturing for underpinning the region’s economic […]

Smart Dubai announced it has onboarded a new partner in the joint Retail Sector Data Project, launched in late 2019 in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy) and other semi-government and private entities. The project outlines a clear vision to decision makers about the changing consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns of citizens […]

Landlords, tenants and business owners dealing with the impact of Covid 19should be informed about their financial obligations under new and existing contracts, according to legal experts speaking at a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Covid-19 and Commercial Leases in the UAE, was attended by 288 participants […]

marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, further enhanced its offering to help Dubai passengers enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey. In addition to its popular Airport Meet & Greet and Chauffeur Services, marhaba also provides innovative Home Check-in and Baggage Disinfection Services, enabling travellers to safely and quickly complete the flight […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced the opening of registration for the e-learning initiative that aims to provide learning opportunities for creative professionals in Dubai and across the UAE by taking advantage of the training courses available on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The Authority called on creative talents to enrol in the educational […]

In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the Council has announced the resumption of marine and water sports competitions, and a number of events are expected to take place in the coming days off the coast of Dubai and the picturesque […]

Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Centre said the precautionary measures implemented in the emirate to combat COVID-19, and the concerted efforts of the public and private sector as well as the community, have helped Dubai achieve marked progress in curbing the spread of the virus. The sustained implementation of precautionary measures and the public’s continued […]

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently organised a webinar examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the arbitration landscape and practical solutions for ensuring the efficiency of dispute resolution. The virtual workshop, entitled Covid-19: Impact on Arbitration: Between Challenges and Practicalities, was joined by 200 […]

A report by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy showed that its Auto Renewal service for businesses recorded a 68 per cent increase among all total renewed licences during the first five months of 2020. Out of 64,605 licences renewed, 44,127 were auto renewed – which also marks a 67% increase […]

Dubai saw exceptional growth in business registration applications. Against all odds, Dubai Customs completed 107,000 business registration requests from January to May, growing 95 percent from 55,000 in the first five months in 2019. There were 358,700 refund requests, 220,700 certificate/report requests, and 146,900 inspection date booking requests in the first five months this year. […]

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies has been initiating and conducting various live virtual instructor-led trainings and webinar sessions to support the community amidst the COVID-19 situation. As part of this, the EIBFS recently conducted its first webinar session titled, “Don’t Waste a Good Crisis!” which discussed how the disruption due to COVID-19 […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the New Media Academy to prepare a future workforce capable of leading the rapidly growing field of digital marketing. Also present were H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh […]

The Dubai Diamond Exchange, DDE, is open for business and ready to host regular activities, including tenders, in line with the easing of restrictions across the Emirate, it was announced today. In a statement, DDE said the facility where it is located, DMCC (the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Dubai SME, has demonstrated a remarkable level of resilience and digital readiness following the precautionary measures against COVID-19 in the UAE. Offering a series of training, consultancy and crisis management programmes remotely for entrepreneurs and startups, the Academy contributed significantly to the comprehensive support package of Dubai SME, […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) along with Deloitte Middle East published “A Market Overview of Custody for Digital Assets” with the aim of highlighting the importance of digital asset custodians and the key role they play in the future of digital asset adoption. The paper aims to frame the current digital custody landscape, the […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CCAB) with the aim of onboarding the Chamber as an HTMC service partner, during a webinar held by CCAB on June 10. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Ms. Amna Lootah, DAFZA’s assistant director-general, and Mr. […]

Launched jointly with the Dubai Future Council on Logistical Services, Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has published its latest report titled ‘Life After COVID-19: Logistics’, with a spotlight on the future of the logistics sector amid COVID-19. The report discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry considering the various stages of global societal lockdowns and the […]

The Business Registration and Licencing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) have joined hands to provide exclusive banking services for DED Trader licence holders. The initiative enables startups in Dubai to leverage online and social media for business growth. With the DED Trader smart banking solutions, DED Trader licence holders […]

Based on the directives of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, Dubai Sports Council has announced the reopening of swimming pools and water sports activities in the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai Sports Council has issued a detailed list of conditions, developed in cooperation with relevant authorities, that need to be met by aquatic […]

As part of its keenness to facilitate the completion of real estate registration transactions – buying, selling, and other transactions – with record speed, and enabling the appropriate investment climate for the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD) provided a team to work directly from the real estate registration trustee centres. The team includes […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 1,404 consumer complaints on the e-commerce sector during May, which was 228% higher than the complaints received in the same period last year (428 complaints). Of the total complaints, 94% were submitted through the smart channels of Dubai Economy, with 64% via the […]

Cyber Gear and Digitly are jointly organizing the webinar entitled, “Growing Online During A Global Pandemic Even If Everyone Else Seems To Be Failing” on 16 June at 11 am (UAE Time). The webinar is going to cover 15 niches and topics that more than 10x’d in the UAE due to COVID-19 over the last […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has welcomed back clients, visitors, retailers and restauranteurs at the Centre. The health and safety of the DIFC community remains the utmost priority. The Centre will continue to enforce strict pre-cautionary measure as per Dubai […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council delivered the keynote address at a virtual high-level event held to launch the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation chaired by the United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed praised the UN’s efforts […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently kicked off a webinar series providing African business leaders and entrepreneurs with useful information about doing business in Dubai, and promoting Dubai as an ideal hub for African companies. The Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai series was organised by the Chamber’s representative offices in Africa and attended […]

Dubai property developer Nakheel has announced the increase in demand for villas, with sales worth AED223 million in the last three months, as buyers look for more indoor and outdoor living space to adapt to the ‘new normal’. According to a press release issued by the company today, Nakheel has sold 70 villas with a […]

Most school children in UAE are required to continue their education from home through online learning due to security measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19. But a substantial number of these students do not have access to a home computer. Through ‘Education Uninterrupted’ campaign, VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology […]

Dubai-based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, DP World, with a global network of 123 business units in 54 countries, has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% stake in TIS Container Terminal in the Port of Yuzhny, Ukraine. This follows satisfaction of specific conditions including confirmation of regulatory approval from […]

To help stranded Egyptians get home, Emirates plans to operate four flights between Dubai and Cairo on 14,18,19 and 21 June. Customers can also connect to these flights in Dubai from any destination on Emirates’ current network of 30 destinations in the GCC, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Flights can be booked on emirates.com, via travel agents, Emirates […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Amazon recently held a joint webinar that highlighted the benefits and competitive advantages of selling online in the current business landscape reshaped by the Covid-19 pandemic. The virtual workshop was attended by 330 participants, representing businesses operating various economic sectors, including retail, electronics and food and beverages, among […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has announced the grand-prize winner of its annual Ramadan Competition. Karuna Ramadas was deemed the winner receiving the grand-prize scholarship tuition of AED 25,000. The competition, which took place throughout the holy month of Ramadan, aimed to celebrate children’s creativity, highlight their innovation, and reward their […]

Locally-owned supermarketSpinneys today launched its online grocery delivery service in Dubai, expanding its offering and providing customers an easy, convenient way to shop. Renowned for supplying top quality produce and the highest level of customer service, Spinneys promises to deliver not only on the freshness of its offering, but variety, too. The new e-commerce offering […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed Tata Asset Management Limited (TAML) to the Centre. Tata Asset Management is one of the earlier asset management companies in India and is a part of the Tata group that have revenues of […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has announced that its Outsourced Service Centres, which provide services throughout the emirate of Dubai, are operating now at full capacity to provide value-added services to achieve customers’ happiness and facilitate ease of conducting business and commercial activities. As part of the ongoing efforts to […]

Emirates has received approvals to carry passengers on flights to Kabul in Afghanistan, starting from 25 June, taking to 30 the total number of destinations currently offered to travellers. In addition to Kabul, flights to the following cities can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents: Bahrain, London Heathrow, Manchester, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Zurich, […]

Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat have roped in two top fitness coaches – Ole Brom and Danil Bornventure – for free live coaching sessions to prepare participants for the PocariSweat 10K Run. Organised jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat, which is an Ion supply drink from Japan that replenishes and balances body […]

WeMENA, the growing online wholesale marketplace for businesses, today announces a regional industry first – Team Buying. The site – which offers 1000s of wholesale products – is now helping SMEs to join forces and benefit from greater purchasing power and cost savings. WeMENA Teams is another innovation from the UAE-based online wholesale goods platform, […]

With Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General, Smart Dubai, present, the Human Resources Department at Smart Dubai organised an open dialogue session, held remotely, discussing precautions and safety measures Smart Dubai is implementing to ensure a safe return to the office for all employees. The session showcased the successive stages through […]

The Dubai Press Club (DPC), in partnership with Google News Lab, today hosted a live virtual workshop on the tools and techniques that journalists can use to visualise data to create more compelling news stories. The interactive session titled ‘Data Journalism and Visualisation’ was conducted remotely on Google Hangouts. More than 75 journalists and media […]

In line with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority’s, Dubai Culture, efforts to realise the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to drive the advancement of the emirate’s creative scene and establish Dubai as a global centre for art and culture, an incubator for […]

Top officials from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police will headline Wednesday’s forum at Al Nasr Club, alongside representatives from European Tour golf and UAE Football and Basketball Associations, as they discuss precautionary measures and protocols for the safe return of spectators to sports events when competitions resume following weeks of stoppage due to COVID-19. […]

Dubai Chamber processed a total of 152,059 electronic transactions between March and May of this year, at a rate of 50,000 transactions per month, the non-profit public organization has revealed. The latest figures reflect the broader trend of businesses in Dubai accessing government services online amid movement restrictions brought forth in response to the coronavirus […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with Property Finder, launched the second edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index, working to improve and expand it to become an annual, quarterly, and monthly index that includes the Q1 2020 index and the monthly index for 2020 until April. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012, […]

Emirates Official Store has just made shopping for Emirates merchandise even more convenient and rewarding. Emirates Skywards members can now shop online for Emirates branded items using their Skywards Miles as currency. Members can also earn Skywards Miles while shopping, with 1 Mile earned for every $1 spent. With online shopping on the rise, Skywards Members can […]

Palma Holding, one of the most prestigious names in the real estate industry, has announced the release of its AED 365 millionOlivara Residences & Park— the first integrated community in Dubai Studio City. This new project marks the third collaboration between Palma and Hazel Wong, the renowned architect of  Emirates Towers, Silverene Towers, and Serenia […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial centre and top international business hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that it has invested in four FinTech start-up companies. The investment reflects the DIFC’s commitment to driving the future of finance and is part of the USD 100 million […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, HIPA, announced the winners of its ninth competition, entitled ‘Water’. Australian photographer Jasmine Carey won the grand prize of USD $120,000, while Emirati creativity sparkled with a two-way victory through photographers Yousef bin Shakar Al Zaabi and Rashed Al Sumaiti. Saudi photographers Abdullah Alshathri […]

Benedetta Paravia, author, producer, and co-host of the cross media format (TV, web and inflight) ‘Hi Dubai’, is now joined by the Countess Patrizia Landini in the second season “Hi Emirates”, which has been produced in English and Italian. In this season, ‘Hi Dubai’ changes its name to ‘Hi Emirates’ and narrates how today, the […]

Summer is nearly here. While movement restrictions are slowly easing, many of you may have not ventured out to spend on refreshing your summer wardrobes. Have you ever thought of how much of a difference organising your clothes and accessories will make to your style and overall wardrobe space? A lot of what is always […]

Some of Dubai’s top football academies, including Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus, have reopened their doors for training after weeks of closure due to COVID-19, while others like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are waiting for restrictions to ease on players under the age of 12. Manchester City Football Schools, Barca Academy and […]

P&O Marinas has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Pindar Yacht Management FZE (PYM), for the development of a water sports academy, a recreational club, an exhibition space and a range of associated marine leisure services and facilities. Under the agreement, PYM will bring its experience as an international sailing business and brand to support […]

ONLY webinars is the new venture launched by Cyber Gear to assist organisations in the region to design, host, and promote webinars online. According to Sharad Agarwal – CEO of Cyber Gear, “Webinars are ideal for boosting brand awareness and legitimacy, turning prospects into customers and increasing revenue. In the post COVID economy, most businesses […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced sustained performance in the reinsurance sector. The sector grew by 17.4% in 2019, representing the highest volume of premiums ever written in the market, further reinforcing the Centre’s position as the leading reinsurance […]

Following the UAE Federal Government’s announcement to lift restrictions on transit passengers services, from 15th June Emirates will offer passenger services to 16 more cities on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. With travel restrictions remaining in place in most countries, customers are reminded to check entry and exit requirements before their journeys. Flights to the following […]

Keeping in line with its entrepreneurship advocacy efforts, Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched its Banking and Funding Startup series. The first session witnessed the participation of RAKBANK, a member of the Dubai Chamber-led working group on SME banking, represented by MrDhirajKunwar, the Bank’s Managing Director […]

The ‘Ramadan Heroes’ campaign, launched by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority to mark the holy month of Ramadan, recorded a huge success, resulting in the distribution of 50,955 meals to basic services workers across Dubai. The campaign, conceived as an expression of appreciation and gratitude towards the important services these workers provide the community with, […]

The 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai, originally scheduled for February 2021, has now been postponed to November 2021 to coincide with the new dates for Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced. Co-organised by Dubai Chamber and the ICC World Chambers Federation, the upcoming Congress will now be held on […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has revealed the standing of construction and infrastructure work in Mohammed bin Rashid City’s new landmark destination, Riviera. The first phase of the development now stands at 60%, phase two at 37%, and phase 3 at 22%, while the master developer is making substantial progress in […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading trade and logistics hub announced its readiness to facilitate the full operations of over 8,000 companies through conducting a massive disinfection programme across all its facilities. The area covered for internal fumigation and disinfection of buildings is around 3,300,000 sqm equivalent to 462 soccer fields. The road disinfection […]