Hessa Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, emphasised that the post-coronavirus COVID-19 period will herald positive outlook for social welfare and sustainable development sectors, given the elaborate precautionary measures enforced to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, notably ‘spatial (social) distancing’. This has led to a significant and noticeable change to social behaviours and ties and enhanced […]

In response to the Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19 launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, National Bonds has announced a contribution of AED700,000 to support efforts to mitigate the health, economic and social repercussions of the pandemic. This contribution reflects the generosity of Emirati society and the solidarity between community […]

As the UAE looks to the post-coronavirus future with businesses poised to reopen, leading medical and mental health experts joined Dubai Science Park’s Advance Health webinar to explore strategies to reduce anxiety and strengthen emotional resilience. The four speakers on Dubai Science Park’s ‘Advance Health: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic’ webinar […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is delighted to announce the launch of the VOX Cinemas Drive-in on the rooftop of Mall of the Emirates. Developed in response to the temporary closure of cinemas, and in support of the government re-opening parts […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued directives to grant 10-year Golden Visas to 212 doctors of various specialisations working for the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as a token of appreciation for their efforts in the fight against COVID-19 and […]

At the virtual award ceremony for the Duty Free News International (DFNI) – Frontier Asia Pacific Awards for Travel Retail Excellence, Dubai Duty Free was announced the winner in two award categories: “Middle East Airport Travel Retailer of the Year” and “Asia Pacific & Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year”. The virtual awards ceremony […]

Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from 21 May to nine destinations: London Heathrow Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne.* The airline will also offer connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia. These flights will be available for booking on emirates.com. Travellers will only be […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered an aid flight to support the delivery of ventilators and other critical supplies as well as relief items to Somalia. The aid material forms part ofthe World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVID-19 response andthe […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Registration and Real Estate Services sector, was able to demonstrate the effectiveness of its advanced infrastructure during the exceptional circumstances resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19, after it provided many solutions to maintain its communication with its customers and provide them with services, including the e-mortgage registration service. The […]

The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors in Dubai and the UAE have shown a remarkable level of readiness and capabilities in facing COVID-19 and its associated challenges. The Emirate’sability to mount a robust response to the crisis has shown that its sustained focus on attracting large-scale investments in infrastructure as well as research and development related […]

There’s no such thing as ample storage space – more so during Ramadan when families are stocking up on grocery items for the delicious Iftar and Suhoor meals!The reality is that we are not all blessed with massive closets or cabinets. Luckily for us, there are creative ways to get around storing our essentials and […]

Emirates Post has registered a 45% growth in last mile delivery volumes since the beginning of 2020 compared to Q4 2019. Since January 1, 2020, Emirates Post has delivered close to 2m shipments to customers on behalf of government and banking organisations as well as e-commerce retailers both locally and from around the world. E-commerce […]

Soh Wai Ching and Gretta Beckett, two of the world’s top elite tower runners, will lead the charge as runners from around the world take part in Gulf for Good’s Virtual Charity Climb to the Top of Burj Khalifa on Friday, May 15. The Virtual Charity Climb up 2,909 stairs of the world’s tallest tower is being […]

Dubai Sports Council convened a virtual forum for female players of Dubai clubs this week, under the leadership of Rawda Al Mahrazi, Chairwomen of the Council’s Women’s Sports Committee, and more than 40 players from different clubs participated in the forum. HH Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hasher Al Maktoum, member of the Board of UAE Volleyball […]

Dubai-based flydubai has announced that it will continue to focus its efforts on supporting government requests with repatriation flights and enabling the movement of essential goods across its network and beyond. The carrier said that more than 12,532 passengers were able to return to their homes across 19 countries in collaboration of embassies and government […]

Burj Khalifa beams bright, securing 1.2 million meals to families and individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic one week after the launch of the World’s Tallest Donation Box. Donations poured from individuals and companies to provide a meal for every light purchased on Burj Khalifa for as little as Dh10 each. Contributions from 110 nationalities […]

A recent analysis by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed that e-retail companies in the UAE have succeeded despite the challenges of high demand due to the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) and disruption of supply chain worldwide. The companies have managed to achieve benefits beyond the domestic market to include neighboring markets as […]

Dabur International has launched WHO compliant Dermoviva hand sanitisers to keep everyone safe in the fight against coronavirus. As a mark of appreciation for essential workers who have been selflessly working throughout the coronavirus outbreak, Daburdistributed over 7000 Dermovivahand sanitisers to delivery drivers and front-line workers through a collaboration with Talabat and Royati Family Society, […]

Oman Insurance Company organized an eventfor fitness trainers in February 2020 to select the social ambassadors for its corporate wellness program – LivFit. The event titled ‘LivFit Champions 2020’ is an initiative by the company to create a community of LivFit followers. As part of the event, 20 fitness trainers following the LivFit social pages […]

KIKLABB Licensing and Workspaces, a licensing business owned by a government entity, has been creating solutions for new startup and entrepreneurs for their trade licensing services. They have seen a steep increase in the number of licenses issued, since the recent launch of their virtual solutions. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt had […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, has announced the allocation of additional exemption packages and incentives to the business sector, in line with Dubai’s government decision to gradually open a number of economic sectors, shopping centers and commercial stores. This step is a continuation to the previous relief packages implemented by the Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, […]

Dubai Chamber’s Center for Responsible Business recently organized an online training workshop on the UAE National Self Employment Platform, which has been launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness of the citizens and companies aboutthis platform and its benefits, along with themethods of applying, especially in light […]

The Emirates Group today announced its 32nd consecutive year of profit, against a drop in revenue mainly attributed to reduced operations during the planned DXB runway closure in the first quarter, and the impact of flight and travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the fourth quarter. Released today in its 2019-20 Annual Report, the Emirates […]

Emirates Post hasissued a distinctive souvenir stamp sheet to celebrate and salute the nation’s valiant front-line force, who are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. The souvenir stamp sheet will be available on Emirates Post’s dedicated webshop emiratespostshop.ae at a retail price of AED 19 and will serve as a permanent reminder of […]

In the era of distance learning capability brought in by the COVID-19 pandemic, a line-up of ministers and decision makers in the education sector highlighted why it is critical to develop a sound implementation strategy to ensure the continuity of higher education and learning, during a session titled, ‘Life After COVID-19: Higher Education’. The virtual […]

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) imposed a AED 50,000 fine on a real estate company that was found to have violated the laws related to the escrow account and permits of real estate advertisements, specifically Law No. (8) for 2007. RERA calls on all real estate companies and brokers to abide by laws and […]

The Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) confirmed the participation of a number of its employees in the ongoing ‘Your City Needs You’ volunteering campaign, an initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, through the ‘Day for Dubai’ app. The campaign aims […]

Emirates Airline Foundation used a staggering 132 million Skywards Miles to positively impact the lives and livelihoods of more than 90,000 people, mainly children, living in some of the most impoverished communities worldwide. In the same period – from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020 – the Foundation also donated more than AED 6.5 […]

Following the stupendous success of their Marathon at Home last month, the Dubai Sports Council, ASICS Middle East and 5:30 Run club, are back together, alongside Sun & Sand Sports, to bring a brand new initiative for the community in this Holy Month of fasting: the Ramadan 5K Challenge. The Ramadan 5K Challenge is a […]

In celebration of International Workers Day and as commitment to its social responsibility, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honored itssupportstaff, in recognition of their vital role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for employees and customers of the Chamber. For the 12th year, in a row, the Chamber gave financial rewards to […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed that it completed 106,145 electronic transactions during March and April this year, making it easier for its members to conduct their business, and reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to ensure   business continuity in the emirate. The e- transactions accomplished by the chamber during this period covered, most notably […]

The Emirates Centre for Government Knowledge, ECGK, the management consulting arm of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, MBRSG, has recently launched its ‘Ask an Expert’ initiative with the aim of creating a valuable source of applied public management knowledge on the internet. Available on the professional social networking site LinkedIn, the platform has […]

In the midst of the current global pandemic, COVID-19, safety measures have been heightened to an all-time high in homes, communities, and workplaces. Taking the proper precautions is vital to the health and safety of not only the individual but to the workers, families, children and residents of the UAE. Dubai-based App, CAFU, is helping […]

Thanks to customer donations, the Emirates Airline Foundation used a staggering 132 million Skywards Miles to positively impact the lives and livelihoods of more than 90,000 people, mainly children, living in some of the most impoverished communities worldwide. In the same period – from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 – the Foundation also […]

Within four days of the World’s Tallest Donation Box launch, Burj Khalifa shone bright with 393,000 lights as donations continue pouring in to support coronavirus-hit communities in the UAE. The light donations of individuals and companies across the country will secure 393,000 meals to the ’10 million meals’ campaign that aims to provide food support […]

As part of its efforts to create a foundation for theater as well as a theatrical environment that promotes young talents and motivates them to further develop its passion for the performing arts, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) launched the digital edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre on its YouTube channel to […]

Emirates SkyCargo is leading the global cargo industry during these critical times in delivering essential supplies and commodities to people around the world, operating close to 100 daily cargo flights to a destination network spanning more than 65 cities across six continents. The air cargo carrier is currently operating 11 Boeing 777 freighter aircraft, each […]

As businesses worldwide grapple through dwindling revenues and uncertainties, Ascent Technology Consulting, a global leader in enterprise business continuity management has registered a rise in enterprises exploring forthe right BCM and crisis management measures. Business continuity is a proactive plan to avoid and mitigate risks associated with disruption of operations. It details steps to be taken before, during […]

Landmark Group’s home-grown brands in Middle East & India, along with The Jagtiani Foundation, the private philanthropy arm of the Jagtiani Family, have formed a united front to help with relief efforts in the region and India to help meet the critical needs of those severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Led by the […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched a set of initiatives for its employees during the remote working period aimed at ensuring the continuity of business operations and enablingco-workers to effectively communicate, collaborate and share their achievements during this period. As part of the ongoing initiatives, the People Management Department at the free zone has […]

Emirates Aviation University, the academic wing of the Emirates Group and one of the region’s most prestigious educational institutions, has been awarded an overall score of 5 Stars by QS Stars University Ratings for its outstanding performance and academic excellence across a wide range of categories. The university is the first non-federal educational institution to […]

To mark the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, DP World Berbera is organising its largest ever distribution of food baskets across Somaliland, that will reach 9,000 families. Far exceeding the scale of previous years, DP World Berbera is going above and beyond to make sure the baskets reach families all over the country. […]

TheDubai economy has remained resilient to global economic headwinds caused by the negativeimpact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Dubai’s external trade in the first quarter of 2020 reached AED323billion. Exports grew 2% toAED43billion compared to the corresponding quarter last year. Imports accounted for AED189billion while re-exports touchedAED92billion. The volume of Dubai’s external non-oil trade reached 24 million tons – […]

Dubai Investments, the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is engaging and investing in initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall wellbeing of the communities it operates in, by helpingovercome social, environmental, economic and health challenges. The Company is channelizing its efforts towards expanding its impacts in communities by making significant contributions […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, has ramped up its operations to offer 10 weekly cargo flights to facilitate the flow of goods into Bahrain, replenishing supplies and maintaining vital trade links during this critical time. Starting this month, the carrier noted in a statement, that its operations will see 10 weekly cargo […]

Esports in the country and region is set for a major boost following Dubai Sports Council’s partnership with Gamefinder Esports to create a series of online tournaments under the title, ‘Call of Duty – Modern Warfare’. The first of these tournaments, which will be organised in collaboration with the Emirates Esports Association, will take place […]

As the world fights COVID-19, Dubai Police are educating and advising the public on how to protect themselves in the midst of this health crisis and also sharing thanks and appreciation to the frontline police personnel. Dubai Police are continuing to use their various channels to voice public service messages including “Wear a mask! Your Safety is […]

Dubai authorities are intensifying precautionary measures at labour camps to safeguard the health and wellbeing of blue-collar workers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The extensive measures are part of Dubai’s campaign to counter COVID-19 in high-density labour accommodation facilities. Teams from the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, COVID-19 Command and Control Centre, Dubai Police, the Permanent Committee […]

Emirati filmmaker Amal Al-Agroobi took part in Dubai Studio City’s latest Instagram Live interactiveReel Talks session, a digital weekly series featuring leading regional industry figures, run in collaboration with in5 Media and ON.DXB, in partnership with the National Media Council. The self-taught filmmaker, producer and scriptwriter – who switched her career in biomedical science for […]

Dubai Police today announced that it has partnered with Etisalat to launchan initiativeproviding Etisalat customers in the UAE with free access to Dubai Police’s website and mobile application without consuming internet data. In addition to Dubai Police’s website and mobile app, Etisalat customers canaccess other online services available for individuals, establishments and visitors, upload or […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has implemented a new inspection campaign for shops and commercial establishments during the current phase of market reopening in the emirate. The campaign witnessed high compliance with the reopening guidelines, with 1,347 businesses found compliant while only two were closed for conducting activities not […]

As part of its efforts to support business continuity and ensure that private sector benefits from its various services and initiatives, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised 18 digital seminars during March and April, covering various areas of the Chamber’s activities, and attracted more than 800 participants from various sectors and companies private sector. […]

In response to the United Arab Emirates’ proposal to delay Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021 becauseof the Covid-19 pandemic; the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has approved the request after surpassing the required threshold of two-thirds majority vote of BIE Member States as stipulated by Article 28 of the 1928 Paris Convention. The General Assembly […]

As the government begins to slowly lift restrictions, countless questions are popping up in the minds of the UAE citizens, the main one being about theirhealth and safety. Although it is easy to avoid recreational activities and stay safe at home, many still have toput up a brave front and march out to earn the […]

What is a bounce rate and why should you care? One of the most important statistics revealed in the Google Analytics report is the ‘bounce rate’. Bounce rate is the percentage of users who land on your website and decide to leave without going to a second page. Given that we want people to stay […]

Falconcity of Wonders LL.C., the developer of the Falconcity of Wonders multipurpose mega project that is being developed in Dubai, announced that it will organize a webinar on evolving market trends and how investors can benefit from the current market situation by making the right decisions today. The webinar will feature industry experts such as Dr. […]

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC Group,said: “As the official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo Dubai 2020, we fully support the decision to postpone the event as it underlines the UAE Government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all citizens and visitors. As a key partner of the event, we will […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched its latest report titled, ‘Life After COVID-19: Community’, that highlights the impact of social distancing on societies. Although crucial for slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, social distancing has increased anxiety and mental health issues among individuals, and led to disruption in family dynamics as family members try to balance […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Commissioner-General of Dubai Economic Trackassured that the public and private sectors are partners in facing the challenges of the current phase related to the spread and impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). He pointed out that Dubai has stood out in the way it has dealt with the challenge […]

In a #WFH era, when you see somebody dressing up, they are not preparing to go out. They are most probably getting ready for a Zoom Call. Right? So how do you prepare for the perfect Zoom call? Start with the basics and keep it simple. You are not to dress up in your Friday […]