The UAE is the most advanced eCommerce market in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a joint study by Dubai Economy and digital payment solutions leader Visa, which also estimates eCommerce transactions in the country to hit US$16 billion (AED 59 billion) in 2019 and grow 23% on average annually between 2018 and […]

Four new categories have been added under the Dubai Chamber CSR Label in an effort to recognise a wider range of organisations that are excelling in adopting best CSR practices in line with international standards, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced. The new categories cover four different realms of CSR, namely: workplace, community, […]

DUBZ, a leading baggage technology and logistics company and part of dnata, has opened a new ‘check-in station’ in The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, to offer airline passengers another convenient option to take advantage of its innovative services. The station is located in the dnata Travel store on the […]

Ellington, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has partnered with Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) new ‘Manzili’ initiative to offer competitive rates and payment plans for employees in the government sector. Ellington is among the five top developers in Dubai that are part of the initiative. Aimed at enabling everyone to own a home based on financial […]

Emaar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings (BNA) on July 23, 2019 to jointly develop Business and Tourism Complex, integrating retail, entertainment, office, hotel hospitality, convention, sport, art and lifestyle functions in a one-stop solution. The Aero-Economic Area of Beijing Daxing International Airport, the coming largest airport in the world. […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the Manzili initiative within the framework of a strategic partnership between public and private sectors to develop Dubai’s real estate market. It also comes under the patronage of DLD as part of its vision to provide the best real estate services with the highest levels of transparency and professionalism, ensuring […]

Precious Paws Pet Spa, an award-winning Thai spa themed pet boutique introduces mobile pet grooming services with specially outfitted vehicles for easy access and convenience. Through this service, pets will receive professional grooming at their very doorstep. This service is launched all around UAE in order to ease the process of pet grooming especially, for […]

Shane Lowry returned to the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after sealing a maiden Major title with a stunning six-stroke triumph over Tommy Fleetwood at The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Irishman, who won a first Rolex Series title earlier this season at the Abu Dhabi […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Taskforce on Emiratisation – an initiative from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry – hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on engaging and developing young Emirati nationals. Taking place at the chamber’s headquarters, the session saw participating companies showcase their initiatives that aim to support young Emirati professionals. Bringing together representatives from […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced today that it is now a member of the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), becoming one of the first regulatory authorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to join the NGFS. The NGFS is a group of Central Banks […]

The world is facing a great environmental crisis and it’s out of the mass’s unconsciousness of the true extents of the changes and deprivation that is happening in our planet. Ayala Land, one of the biggest real estate developers in the Philippines, has taken the initiative to build a greener community for everyone to enjoy. […]

Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is creating a wonderful summer setting for mums, dads and kids with educational activities, wellness offers and more to pamper, treat and engage grown-ups and children. Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding summer with delicious dining offers and rejuvenating treatments at selected outlets until the end of August (prices include […]

Indian, UK and Emirati investors have bought over 37% of the SE7EN City JLT project to date, which is being developed by UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides. Phase one was completely sold out in less than a week following its launch last year – to date investors have bought 652 […]

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to explore its diverse network this summer, including cities in Europe, Asia and South America. UAE travelers can also take advantage and fly back home to Emirates’ destinations within Europe and the Middle East to spend the summer holiday with family and friends. Emirates Economy Class and Business […]

Dubai’s economy continues to experience sustained growth from the contribution of business tourism, thereby driving the nation’s economic diversification agenda prioritised in the UAE Centennial 2071 strategy. As such, the Dubai World Trade Centre’s, DWTC, latest Economic Impact Assessment report for 2018 saw a record AED13.1 billion, equivalent to 3.3 percent of the emirate’s Gross […]

Following the success of the first ever City-Experience Mini Program launched by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) in collaboration with WeChat, the programme has been further enhanced with the launch of 10 new digital audio tours which are available for visitors to use while exploring the city. Inviting the users of China’s most […]

In a sign of continuing investor confidence in Dubai and new opportunities arising across diverse economic sectors, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate issued 2,394 new licenses for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activities in June 2019. According to the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in DED 58.5% of the […]

New banking and licensing solutions tailored to the needs of startups, an uptick in the number of fintech startups specialising in SME banking and increased cooperation between UAE banks and the country’s startup ecosystem are among the key achievements outlined by the Dubai Chamber-led working group on SME banking. The working group, in cooperation with […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy is adopting a new technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) to fight counterfeiting in Dubai. Developed by the US company ‘Entrupy,’ the new technology will help detect counterfeit goods sold across shops in Dubai. The new technology is being adopted in line with the […]

Emirates, the title sponsor of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, has revealed a brand new livery dedicated to the milestone 50th staging of Dubai’s flagship sporting event, and one of the key tournaments on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.The new livery serves as a symbol of the airline’s commitment to the long-standing Emirates […]

Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can use travel and shopping spends from their summer holiday this year to earn more Skywards Miles that can get them closer to their next dream getaway. Miles earned through Emirates Skywards special offers can be redeemed for flights on Emirates, flydubai and […]

Fang, the leading real estate internet platform in China, has marked its launch in the UAE with a special LED show on Burj Khalifa, the global icon. A part of Fang Holdings, Fang leads the online real estate market in China in terms of number of page views and visitors to its websites that provide […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), launched today the Smart Response Service for electricity and water technical notifications, in line with DEWA’s strategy of continuously developing its operations and services through innovation. The Smart Response Service includes several features that empowers customers, such as early self-diagnosis […]

Swedish Furniture giant IKEA today announced details of its new store that will open in December 2019, becoming the biggest IKEA in the UAE. Spread across 35,000 square metres including a 5,000 square metres training area for IKEA employees, the store will embrace digital integration to allow for a more intuitive shopping experience for its […]

Greatly loved and adored around the world for her kind heart and graceful charm, reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray announced her excitement to be the cover girl for the September issue of Xpedition Middle East, the first home-grown Dubai-based luxury travel, lifestyle and fashion magazine. Seen on her fast-growing Instagram account with over 6 […]

Setting a new milestone in residential property development, global real estate developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to build its first 3D printed home in Dubai. This is the first step towards Emaar’s ambition to be a leading adopter of advanced construction technologies. Following a global competition, in which the world’s leading 3D printing technology […]

Emirates has today announced an agreement which will see it as the Official Partner and Airline for the ninth edition of the West Asian Football Federation Championship, taking place in Erbil and Karbala, Iraq from 2-14 August 2019.  The deal demonstrates Emirates’ ongoing commitment to supporting football and connecting with fans across the region. The […]

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the world’s largest aquariums, owned and operated by Emaar Entertainment, has been named the top aquarium in the world by CEOWORLD, a leading portal. One of Dubai’s most popular attractions in The Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo was awarded the top spot for its exceptional features […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East, is hosting a live concert with leading Indian playback singer Amit Kumar on July 26th, where he will perform some of his classic hits. Versatile singer Amit Kumar, the son of legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar, […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by its Registration and Real Estate Services sector, announced the initiation of the partnership it had previously signed with the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police for the new smart housing security system. Incorporating many other parties, including major real estate developers in Dubai, the agreement aims to […]

The big day had finally arrived, and Mohamed Al Dosari spent the morning in eager anticipation of the moment he would make history. As soon as he strapped himself into the Cirrus, his trained mind took over. He finished the pre-flight checks, taxied, accelerated and took off into the clear blue skies, marking a huge […]

The trade and investment flow between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are poised to expand rapidly with the launch of a major initiative by DP World, UAE Region. This consensus emerged on 16 July at a trade and investment seminar led by DP World, UAE Region and jointly organised with the Confederation of […]

Reel Cinemas is giving lucky movie-goers the chance to win the ultimate Hakuna Matata Weekend for four to Disneyland®Paris Win a trip away to the Disneyland®Paris’ Lion King & Jungle Festival from 30 August to 2 September 2019 with all expenses paid when booking your tickets online to see The Lion King, an all-time favourite […]

Popular Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, entertained guests with a hilarious no-holds-barred show on July 12  at the Rajmahal Theatre at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region. This was Kamra’s first performance at Dubai Parks and Resorts, and he […]

Picture the scene as the gates of Expo 2020 Dubai open on 20 October, 2020, kickstarting a celebration unlike anything the world has ever witnessed. Passing through those gates for the next 173 days will be a procession of artists and academics, dancers and diplomats, pop stars and pioneering thinkers, culinary wizards and cultural icons, […]

Emirates announced today its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), via the Spanish city of Barcelona (BCN), starting on 9 December 2019. Emirates’ Mexico City flight will be a linked service with Barcelona, meaning that customers can now travel between the two cities in unprecedented […]

The first half of 2019 saw the number of authorised Tax Agents increase by more than 110% to exceed 370 Agents, up from 176 by the end of 2018, asserted the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as it hosted the second Meeting of Tax Agents. The Authority noted that the growth in the number of authorised […]

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a cooperation agreement with Emirates Auction – the leading company in managing public and online auctions in the Middle East –  to organize and manage the selective real estate auctions under the remit of the Dubai Land Department for individuals and institutions. This partnership is seen as an […]

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is giving guests across the UAE the chance to plan a picnic with their friends and family at the park this summer with unmatched offers on selected dates. Visitors will be able to […]

Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international airport, and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a leading energy service company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), have announced the successful installation of a solar energy system comprising 15,000 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International’s Terminal 2 – the largest at any airport in the region. With a capacity […]

Bernd Wiesberger shot to the summit of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after claiming his first Rolex Series title at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open with a thrilling twilight play-off victory over Benjamin Hebert. The Austrian, who missed seven months of action last year with a wrist injury, started the final day at […]

More than half of UAE residents (54%) said they prefer taking staycations visiting an amusement or water park in the country, new YouGov research reveals. In the recent times, there has been an affinity among travellers globally towards a staycation- a shorter holiday within the country or day trips exploring destinations in one’s own city. […]

Studio Seven Gallery will be opening its doors on 17th of September to the much-awaited Solo Photography exhibition by renowned photojournalist Mobeen Ansari; “Conversations through Centuries” is a compilation of images reflecting, Mobeen’s passion for capturing undiscovered landscapes, historic architecture, intricate religious festivities, ethnic diversity and multidimensional human expressions. The solo exhibition will be inaugurated […]

Dubai is currently building an advanced transport system through several vital projects that will serve the expected 25 million visitors of Expo 2020 Dubai, which will take place under the slogan, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” In a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, Ahmed Al Khateeb, CEO of Real Estate Development at Expo […]

Dubai’s successful development model, which has seen it become one of the world’s most prominent cities in the last few decades, has always had inclusive growth and social well-being at its centre. No where is its focus on human welfare more evident than its investment in improving the lives of people with special needs. At […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) to manage and service Owners Association (OA) accounts. The MoU was signed by HE Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA, and Hussein Ohida, Assistant […]

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is celebrating ‘Shark Awareness Day’ today (July 14, 2019), dedicated to one of the most amazing and mysterious sea creatures in the world, while promoting a more positive image of sharks. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in The Dubai Mall […]

He may not have lifted a Major championship trophy for five years, but home favourite Rory McIlroy is regarded as the man to beat as The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951. The Ulsterman, who hails from Holywood, about an hour’s drive from Portrush, will have […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed two new strategic partnership agreements with Chinese authorities during visits to the cities of Hangzhou and Qingdao as part of its sixth Made for Trade Live roadshow of 2019. DMCC signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Hangzhou […]

The Public Libraries Department of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is all set to launch this year’s edition of its annual summer camp themed ‘Our summer is art & culture’, which is scheduled from 14th July to 8th August 2019. The camp is a unique package of advanced and innovative programs designed to […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in coordination and cooperation with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), granted golden visas to 20 investors belonging to 12 nationalities, whose value of direct real estate investments exceeded AED 200 million. This came during a ceremony held at DLD in the presence of HE Major General Mohammed […]

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, and the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, MoTIE, hosted a joint workshop on cleaner production practices for the industrial sector in Dubai. Drawing the participation of specialists from the government, industry, and academia, the event took place within the framework of the Memorandum […]

Want to eat your way to the feeling of victory? Sounds too good to be true, right? Not at City Centre Deira. The mall has collaborated with Jelly Belly ice cream to create a unique flavour packed with ingredients that will instantly elevate your mood by increasing your serotonin and dopamine levels, also called the […]

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced its 1H 2019 key strategic and operational highlights for its leasing division, DAE Capital: Strategic and operational highlights: Delivered and committed to deliver over US$1.1 billion in aircraft assets Grew managed assets portfolio to 51 aircraft valued at US$1.3 billion Boosted liquidity by adding a new US$440 million […]

The UAE’s ambitious waste diversion goals can be achieved if more businesses make waste management a top priority within their organisations and adopt best international practices industry experts explained during a workshop recently hosted at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The workshop, organised by member companies of the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network’s Task Force […]

 The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity (the Global Prosperity Initiative), an initiative of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit(GMIS), today revealed the four winners of its Global Maker Challenge. The four winners and twelve runners-up each received a signed certificate of accomplishment by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

Families can enjoy even more fun, games and great savings during this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises thanks to Meraas Leisure and Entertainment and DTCM. Visitors and residents flocking to the annual festival of shopping and entertainment can enjoy a fantastic 60% discount on summer passes to Merass’ most popular attractions – City Walk and La […]

Dubai Industrial City, one of the largest industrial hubs in the region and a member of TECOM Group, has partnered with Baofeng Grain Mills LLC, part of the Chinese Baofeng Grain & Oil Group, to open the region’s first fresh rice noodle factory. China is one of the UAE’s top trade partners, along with India, […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched the region’s first ‘People of Determination Advisory Panel’, in a move to ensure its customer offering is inclusive for all members of the UAE community, and in line with the UAE government’s efforts to empower and […]

Following the widespread success of the initiative, Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced the second phase of the Meals of Hope campaign, which was launched last Ramadan in cooperation with food delivery platform Zomato. As many as 3,189 free-of-charge meals were distributed in Al Quoz area of Dubai during the Holy […]