Dubai:International Humanitarian City (IHC) has a clear vision of the future on how best to serve those in need around the globe after the launch of a new strategy yesterday by top leaders. Gathered to celebrate a new way forward, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE […]

By launching the 2015-2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City (IHC), His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is laying a future vision to develop and promote the message, mission and standing of the IHC at a time when humanitarian work is experiencing […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 2015 – 2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City at its headquarters in Dubai. The special launch ceremony was graced by the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 2015 – 2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City at its headquarters in Dubai. The special launch ceremony was graced by the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown […]

Defending champion Mulu Seboka of Ethiopia faces one of the toughest battles of her career as runners with more than 20 international marathon titles to their names look to steal her women’s crown at the 2015 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon. To be staged on January 23, the world’s richest marathon will see a star-studded field […]

With the Omega Dubai Desert Classic fast approaching, the sale of tickets has picked up pace ahead of the 26th edition of the European Tour event that gets under way at Emirates Golf Club from January 29 to February 1, 2015. Featuring defending champion Stephen Gallacher, world number two Henrik Stenson and Lee Westwood among […]

Coming on the back of a phenomenal year on the greens, Rory McIlory will be hoping to keep the momentum rolling into 2015 when he headlines a strong field at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, billed as the ‘Major of the Middle East,’ at Emirates Golf Club from January 29 to February 1.The top-ranked player […]

The Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC’s) team at Mrajeeb Al Fhood camp in Jordan began distributing winter relief aid and food stuff to refugees on Wednesday as part of a massive UAE humanitarian mission to keep refugees warm and fed during the harsh winter. The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation also distributed relief supplies in […]

The Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC’s) team at Mrajeeb Al Fhood camp in Jordan began yesterday (Wednesday) distributing winter relief aid and food stuff to refugees in Jordan as part of a massive UAE humanitarian mission to keep refugees warm and fed during the harsh winter weather. The gesture came in implementation of the directives of […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced that as of 1st February 2015, its EK019/020 service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport, currently operated by a Boeing 777, will be replaced with an Airbus A380. The introduction of the second daily A380 means that half of Emirates’ 16 daily flights […]

The rushed relief shipments and aid from the UAE stated arriving to refugee camps early Wednesday morning just before the snowstorm Huda reaches its peak. This has been a new record for UAE humanitarian organizations who collaborated to execute the campaign just 12 hours after its launch. The campaign was under the direction of His […]

The main attraction of the Dubai Shopping Festifval, DSF, the 20th edition of the Carpet and Art Oasis, was inaugurated yesterday at the Dubai Festival City, displaying exquisite and rare carpets, handcrafted in renowned rug making regions. Held under the patronage of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Chairman of the Ports, […]

In town to celebrate Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) 20th milestone edition, the celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic were spotted at Mall of the Emirates’ snow-capped hills of Ski Dubai – cuddling with the Arctic birds and propelling across the breadth of the Middle East’s first-ever indoor ski resort on a state-of-the-art zip line – […]

Lee Westwood will be hoping to snap his run of near misses at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic this time around when the former world number one tees it up at Emirates Golf Club later this month. Fresh from picking up his second win of 2014 at the Thailand Golf Championship in December, Westwood returns […]

In celebration of the completion of the first year of the #MyDubai initiative, thousands of residents and visitors who have contributed their stories of life in Dubai will be rewarded with their photographs and videos appearing on a giant screen at the heart of one of Dubai’s most popular tourist attractions. #MyDubai was launched by […]

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building by Emaar Properties, marked its fifth anniversary on January 4, 2015, with visitors to At the Top, Burj Khalifa on Level 124 joining on a day-long festivities including free access to Level 125, a part of the newly unveiled At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY experience. As part of […]

The Guinness World Record winning LED illumination on Burj Khalifa facade will continue through January 9, 2015, to regale visitors to Downtown Dubai, the mega-development by Emaar Properties , and the world’s most-visited lifestyle destination. The spectacular LED display envelopes Burj Khalifa in the UAE National flag colours, among other dazzling effects, which captivated the […]

The Dubai Concert Committee in collaboration with M Premiere proudly present “Spirit of Vienna”. The musicians are members of the famous Vienna Philharmonic and the Staatsopera Orchestras and deliver not only the spirit but also the very special interpretations and sounds of the Viennese music Traditions. The quintet consists of Stefan Neubauer, clarinet Gunter Seifert, violin Walpurga Neubauer, […]

Absolute Barbecues, better known as AB’s, the grill restaurant chain acclaimed for its multi-cuisine live cooking concept, has made its debut in Dubai, after being consistently ranked among the best restaurants in the Indian cities of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. AB’s winning formula is based on its unrivalled ‘Do-It-Yourself’ grilling experience that incorporates a wide […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest retail and entertainment destination, is marking the 20th anniversary of the globally-renowned Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2015 with a spectacular line-up of events and initiatives, aimed at underlining the city’s reputation in the international retail arena. Visitors to The Dubai Mall will have the chance to become a millionaire […]

With just a day to go for the much-awaited Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala organised by Emaar Properties, the event has already set history by clinching the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest LED-Illuminated Façade’ on Burj Khalifa. A team from Guinness World Records adjudicated the preparations for the Downtown Dubai New Year’s […]

There’s a jolly old man in a big red suit spreading holiday cheer all across City Centre Deira and this is the perfect time for kids to whisper their festive wishes to the man who can make them true! Until December 27th, Santa Claus along with his trusty elves will be waiting at East Court […]

Kanz Jewels, one of UAE’s leading and oldest Jewellery brands played host to the blockbuster Bollywood movie – ‘Welcome Back’ as the movie was shot extensively at the store in Dubai Gold Souk, Deira. This was the first Bollywood movie to be shot at Dubai Gold Souq according to Kanz Jewels. Bollywood artists Anil Kapoor […]

On the year’s busiest travel day, and the busiest travel day ever for Dubai’s airports, dnata stepped up and delivered a flawless experience for travellers from around the world. The holiday travel season hit its peak on 19th December as more than 133,000 passengers, 150,000 bags and over 540 flights from around the world landed […]

In its quest to identify the best brands in the world, the Global Brands Magazine http://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com awards night was held at The Address Downtown Dubai, overseeing the iconic Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall on December 15, 2014. Representatives from top brands across the globe gathered at the ball room for the evening which marked […]

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka hides five golden tickets in his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever finds these tickets will win a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the […]

The Address Montgomerie Dubai, a premium golf resort of The Address Hotels + Resorts, has won two laurels as ‘Best Golf Course in the Middle East’ and ‘United Arab Emirates’ Best Golf Course’ at the prestigious international World Golf Awards 2014. The World Golf Awards celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses […]

Dubai has welcomed the largest ever tourism industry Mega FAM trip comprising travel operators, wedding planners, MICE operators, niche segment specialists and media experts representing 16 cities across India from 6-9 December 2014. Hosted by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the Mega FAM which included 440 representatives of the travel industry partners, […]

Join us this year as Aladdin, Genie and their friends take you on a magical all singing, all dancing adventure to rescue Santa from the evil hands of wizard Abanazer. Both adults and children will be whisked away on a magical journey, full of fun, laughter and christmas cheer. Advance booking is recommended as places […]

The eleventh edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) got off to a glamorous start last night at the Madinat Jumeirah with a red carpet opening gala screening The Theory of Everything from Academy Award-winning director James Marsh.  The Theory of Everything is a thought-provoking film starring Eddie Redmayne as extraordinary physicist Stephen Hawking […]

Over 200,000 passengers have used Emirates’ free onboard Wi-Fi since October this year, taking advantage of the airline’s service to connect with family, friends or colleagues when they fly. On most Emirates A380s passengers can access 10MBs of free data, enough to send emails, blog, tweet, post on Facebook, or browse the Internet. Emirates currently […]

Global Brands Magazine, a leading magazine head-quartered in the United Kingdom, is scheduled to have its annual awards ceremony on the 15th of December 2014 at The Address Hotel Downtown, Dubai, with the aim to recognise and honour brands that have excelled and shown extraordinary performance in various sectors. Speaking to the media, Jay Reddy, […]

Golfing superstar Tiger Woods will design the new 18-hole championship golf course in Dubai to be built by luxury real estate developers, DAMAC Properties and operated by The Trump Organization. Set within the 55 million sq ft master community of AKOYA Oxygen, the ‘Trump World Golf Club, Dubai’ will include a state-of-the-art clubhouse, world-class restaurant […]

We are on the move, on the go, on the run. Our mobile phones are our best companions. We are thriving with instant access to everything, from ideas to dates, from knowledge to passion. So why not instant job search? With this in mind, Monster is bringing job seekers the Monster Mobile app and Monster […]

The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters will provide a snapshot of the game’s balance of power with a bevy of globe-trotting rising stars going out with seasoned campaigners when the season-ending Ladies European Tour event gets under way at Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday. Renowned for bringing power, flair and exuberance to the game, young prodigies […]

Rainbow Milk, one of the legendary brands of FrieslandCampina Middle East, part of Royal FrieslandCampina- one of the largest dairy- cooperatives in the world, launched its ‘Proud to Be Part of Your Life’ Campaign on the UAE’s 43rd anniversary celebrations. The campaign draws inspiration from the brand’s proud association with the country since 1955. The […]

DIFF’s Open-Air Screenings Return in 2014 The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will once again host its free public film screenings, with a series of screenings at THE BEACH, opposite JBR between December 10th and December 16th starting at 7:30 pm each evening. On Wednesday, December 10th, guests at THE BEACH, opposite JBR will be able to […]

ExecuJet Aviation Group is excellently placed to step up its growth in the Middle East in 2015, thanks to various investments and achievements in the past 12 months. That is the message of Mark Hardman, Operations Director, ExecuJet Middle East, at the 2014 Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA) in Dubai, where the group is […]

With his confidence on a high after earning playing privileges on the European Tour, Matt Fitzpatrick is primed to take on a fresh challenge when he competes in the DUBAi Open, the Asian Tour’s final event of 2014, at The Els Club Dubai next month. The former world number one amateur lived up his enormous […]

A unique ‘Beat the Heat’ product that began life as a rain protection system has been named ‘Best Green Product of the Year’ at the 2014 BGreen Awards in Dubai. Derbigum Middle East scooped the prize for a revolutionary eco-friendly roofing solution that defies everything a Gulf summer or European winter can throw at it. […]

The first “Forum on Humanitarian Action Rooted in Islam and International Humanitarian Law,” opened today at the International Humanitarian City, IHC, having been organised by the IHC, International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, and the Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC. Yehia Khalil, Deputy Head of the ICRC regional delegation in Kuwait, noted, “This forum, which […]

International Humanitarian City, IHC, is hosting its maiden forum on “Humanitarian Action Rooted in Islam and International Humanitarian Law” in Dubai. The two-day forum, which opens today, is jointly organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) at the IHC premises. An official from the Ministry of […]

The Eco Calendar design is fresh and on-trend with its nature-inspired patterned monthly designs. The colorful yet tranquil designs will be a welcome addition to any desk! Calendar features a 100% post-consumer waste paper cover, and inside pages printed double-sided on plantable seed paper. Tent calendar format sits smartly on desktops to prominently display your […]

Cyber Gear, the award winning internet company based in Dubai has signed an exclusive contract to represent World Communication Forum Davos in the UAE. As part of the agreement, Cyber Gear will offer to UAE based government and private sector organisations, a unique opportunity to network with international speakers and showcase their brand to a […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) will participate for the first time inthe upcoming GITEX Technology Week which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from 12-16 October, 2014. Host to 9 UN Agencies and over 50 international NGOs and commercial companies as members, IHC has grown to become the world’s largest logistics and […]

A convoy from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) loaded with food and humanitarian supplies arrived Saturday in western Libya to help thousands of families displaced from the recent fighting near Tripoli. “Although the security situation in Libya is volatile and perilous, WFP has managed to resume food […]

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has discussed with Shaima Al Zarouni, Chief Executive Officer of International Humanitarian City (IHC), ways to enhance the bilateral relations and joint cooperation in all future fields. They also tackled the University’s vision to strengthen the culture of innovation, creativity and scientific […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today in attendance of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, a UN delegation comprising Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Pierre Krahenbuhl, Commissioner-General of United Nations Relief and […]

More than half a million children in northern Iraq will be forced to miss the beginning of the academic year as hundreds of schools are still occupied by people fleeing the ongoing violence, Save the Children warns. In Dohuk governorate alone, around 650 schools are still being used to host families displaced over the summer. […]

Save the Children is committing to supporting Jammu & Kashmir government’s immediate appeal for flood relief items by providing 5000 blankets. Following reports of a children’s hospital in Srinagar being flooded, Save the Children is especially concerned about the plight of children in the flood-ravaged Kashmir Valley and Jammu region, where the Jhelum and Tawi […]

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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai and the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to develop the mechanism and guidelines for local fundraising and humanitarian campaigns, and ensure charitable activities in Dubai are supervised in line with the rules and regulations of the emirate. The MoU […]