Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently started implementing the ‘Seasonal Network’ operational schedule for marine transport services. This initiative uses big data to analyse daily passenger patterns to match them with trip timetables and service frequencies to suit various seasons and events. The initiative targets all operated maritime transport services and lines (Dubai […]

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Amarak Chemicals FZC, an associate company of Aries Agro Limited, has signed an agreement with DP World’s flagship trade and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), to establish a state-of-the-art plant nutrients manufacturing facility. The project was unveiled during the Aries Agro Annual Chairman Club Customer Convention held in Dubai, coinciding with Aries Agro’s […]

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Dubai Central Laboratory, affiliated with Dubai Municipality has implemented a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology which is the first in the region to seamlessly detect Legionella pulmonary bacteria, a form of bacteria that causes several acute respiratory infections. The method is both accurate and sustainable in identifying live colonies of this type of bacteria. It […]

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Hind Mahmoud Ahmed: “The technology is extremely precise and prompt, generating results in 48 hours against the standard 14-day processes.” “Microbiological analysis laboratories carry out more than 100,000 tests per year” Dubai Central Laboratory, affiliated with Dubai Municipality has implemented a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology which is the first in the region to seamlessly […]

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Dubai has launched the long-term ‘Dubai Gaming Visa’ to support talented individuals, creators, and pioneers in the e-gaming sector. This powerful initiative aims to encourage them to develop and enhance their skills, in addition to providing numerous investment opportunities designed to help them turn innovative ideas into successful projects. This move is part of the […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the completion of 45% of the works in the first contract for Phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The project scope extends 4.8 km from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road  with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. It […]

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The super number plates AA16, AA69, and AA123 top a pack of 90 fabulous vehicle licensing plates of two, three, four and five digits on offer at the forthcoming 115th Open Licensing Plates Auction of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Plates on offer bear (AA-I-J-L-M-N-O-P-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z) codes. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th 2024. Registration […]

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Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has celebrated a successful week at the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which took place from 6-9 May 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). DET was joined on the Dubai stand by 129 key partners and stakeholders from the public and private sectors, who held […]

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Award-winning loyalty programme signs agreement to enhance its strategic partnership with Emirates NBD, offering customers even more personalised benefits and rewards Two leading brands to collaborate on product innovation and new initiatives that will improve the digital customer journey Dubai, UAE, 09 May 2024: Emirates Skywards has renewed its long-standing partnership with Emirates NBD, the leading […]

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has organised a marathon for workers at Meydan in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs in the Emirate of Dubai (PCLA), which brought together over 1,000 contestants. The race forms part of the agenda of events the Ministry […]

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du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced the successful completion of the EDGE Development Program, a tailored executive development course designed for its manager and director-level employees, in collaboration with Hult EF Corporate Education. The graduation ceremony took place at the SEE Institute, in the presence of du CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi, senior management […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), unveiled a training programme for female employees. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration with local educational institutions that take leading roles in offering leadership development training programmes. Athari Mohammed, Director of Human Resources and Development, Corporate Administrative Support […]

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has organised a marathon for workers at Meydan in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs in the Emirate of Dubai (PCLA), which brought together over 1,000 contestants. The race forms part of the agenda of events the Ministry […]

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​According to the report issued by Dubai Statistics Center, the price index of Food and beverages division rose by 0.26% during the fourth week of Ramadan 1442 compared to the third week of the same month. This increase is due to the increase of the prices of: Fish and seafood group by 1.53%. Vegetables group […]

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Participants at the 9th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF), organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, from January 15 to 18, in cooperation with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), […]

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Additional account holder can be added via an invite code through a completely digital process The facility is open to family, friends and business partners Dubai, UAE, 8 May 2024: Liv, UAE’s first digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has introduced […]

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ENOC Group, the leading integrated global energy player, has reported its highest ever profitability in FY 2023. This exceptional performance underscores the success of the new long-term growth strategy aimed at delivering world-class sustainable and integrated energy solutions further reinforcing the Group’s position as an innovative and forward-looking energy player. The growth strategy, launched early […]

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Recognition highlights du’s exceptional achievements in providing value-added services to customers in various markets, including broadcasting, enterprise, carrier, and government sectors. du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been honoured with the renowned Independent Teleport Operator of the Year Award 2024 by the esteemed World Teleport Association (WTA) for the second time. The Independent Teleport Operator of […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the Dubai Metro services would return to normalcy at stations impacted by the recent extreme weather condition, known as the “Hadeer” Storm, as of May 28th. On Passive, Equity, Mashreq, and Energy Metro stations would resume normal operations upon completing all the maintenance and safety tests to ensure […]

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Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin with Ramesh Cidambi, COO and Salah Tahlak, Joint COO during the Dubai Duty Free 40th Anniversary. After 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 at the helm of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO has announced that he is […]

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Partnership seeks to enhance cross-border payments from the UAE to the rest of the world Emirates NBD to offer a seamless, instantaneous, cost-effective remittance experience to customers Dubai, UAE, 7 May 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region and Nium, a global leader in real-time […]

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Liv Digital Bank by Emirates NBD to incubate digital asset innovations First-of-its-kind collaboration related to tokenised real-world assets in the region led by a bank Collaboration aimed at exploring ways to provide customers with access to the growing tokenised asset sector Strategic agreement demonstrates Emirates NBD Group’s commitment to address the demands of next-generation investors, supported […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering cooperation and enhancing their strategic partnership. This agreement seeks to promote collaboration in the public transport sector, explore development opportunities across various fields including autonomous driving and urban air mobility, and leverage related […]

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Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin along with Salah Tahlak, Joint COO and Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing receiving the Business Traveller ME Award for ‘Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East’ from Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner and Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group. On the first evening of […]

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Emirates NBD introduces Chainalysis as new council member with blockchain investigation and compliance capabilities New membership marks a milestone in redefining the future of banking with efficiency and customer-centric financial solutions Dubai, UAE, 6 May 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced Chainalysis as […]

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His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened today the 5th Emirati French Business Engagement Summit. The Summit, organised by RTA in collaboration with the French Business Council ‘CCI France UAE,’ was attended by His Excellency Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of the […]

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Brandon Sung’s wife, Hyosun Kim accepted the trophy on his behalf for winning the 30th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup from DDF Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Colm McLoughlin and Sinead El Sibai SVP – Marketing. Ninety players participated in the 30th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup held at Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai on Saturday, […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on Phase II of Upgrading Customer Happiness Centres Development Project. This phase involves converting Umm Ramool and Al Barsha Centres into hybrid centres. The move is part of RTA’s master plan to enhance its electronic and digital service offering in line with the UAE’s Digital Government Strategy, […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is all set to unleash a series of Eid al-Fitr initiatives in partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent, Rashid Center for People of Determination, Al Etihad Charity Foundation, Keolis MHI — Dubai Metro and Tram Operator – and Roxy Cinema. These initiatives celebrate Eid in style by bringing happiness […]

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According to the report issued by Dubai Statistics Center, the price index of Food and beverages division rose by 0.31% during the third week of Ramadan 1442 compared to the second week of the same month. This increase is due to the increase of the prices of: Fish and seafood group by 1.79%. Tea, coffee […]

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Bank joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Premium Banking Partner highlighting its ongoing commitment to driving innovation and transformative change in the financial sector Dubai, UAE, 3 May 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, will be marking its presence, as the Founding Partner and Premium […]

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Dubai Municipality has opened submissions for the first edition of the DM Food Elite, Dubai Municipality’s latest program to honour food establishments in the Emirate for their excellence in standards for food safety, nutrition, sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation. The primary goal is to encourage these food enterprises to continue surpassing and raising the standard […]

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The Customer Council of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA), recently convened three dialogue sessions within the District Councils of Al Rashdiya, Umm Suqeim, and Al Khawaneej. These sessions aimed to gather feedback, suggestions, and ideas from the residents of these districts. They also reflected RTA’s […]

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Dubai, UAE, 2 May 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, organised an event for labourers at the Polaris Camp, Dubai Investment Park with a focus on safe banking practices, to commemorate Labour Day. The event was aligned with the bank’s United Against Fraud Campaign, […]

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Get ready to groove to the beats of the 90s & 00s R&B era as the award-winning venue Zero Gravity transforms into the ultimate destination for R&B aficionados. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11th, 2024, as R&B Lovers promises an electrifying beach festival experience like no other. This event is set to dazzle attendees […]

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Investors receive access to feeder funds and master funds domiciled in highly regulated jurisdictions The new Public Fund bolsters Emirates NBD Asset Management as one of the largest local asset managers in the UAE Dubai, UAE, 13 May 2024: Emirates NBD Asset Management, the asset management division of Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in […]

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For the month of May, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is organising a series of cultural and recreational events and workshops, for all members of society, to encourage them to read, develop their literary and artistic skills, and enhance their love of knowledge and exploration. As part of the outdoor events program and the UAE’s […]

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Smart Car is the ultimate solution for families seeking on-road entertainment for kids and enhanced safety for young drivers, while also providing car enthusiasts, remote workers, and adventurers with uninterrupted connectivity in remote areas. du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today launched du Smart Car, a new car Wi-Fi device that can turn any […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to inaugurate on (Friday 3rd May) the new Stadium Bus Station, which is located at the Al Qusais Area besides the Stadium Metro Station, which boasts a strategic location that witnesses a growing demand for bus service. This Bus Station is designed to shorten travel times and […]

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Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is offering more than 16,000 specialised educational courses in creative fields within the fifth edition of its e-learning Initiative, launched in collaboration with LinkedIn, the largest professional network in the world. The initiative aims to provide an innovative platform capable of supporting emerging talent and empowering them to […]

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The Academy Challenge Cup provided a platform for its rising stars to showcase their honed skills in a thrilling exhibition match. This four-chukker competition featured Por Una Cabeza Team facing off against A Tu Vera. The primary objective was to give these talented players valuable experience competing in an actual polo match setting. In the […]

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Marking the first industry event in the third edition of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival, Gaming Matters Dubai, hosted at the iconic Museum of the Future, concluded with resounding success on 30 April. The forum brought together global gaming industry leaders and senior government officials for the first time in the region to explore […]

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Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, hosted its eagerly awaited Annual Achievement Awards ceremony yesterday, to honour government, business and media partners for their integral contribution to the on-going success of Global Village Season 28. Highlighting exceptional achievements across various categories, the awards underscored the […]

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has advised private sector companies to apply flexible and remote work patterns tomorrow, 2 May 2024, to maintain the health and safety of their workers in light of the expected weather conditions. This comes after coordination between MoHRE and the relevant authorities. “Vital jobs that require working […]

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His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, alongside officials from the Ministry, visited the labour accommodation facility managed by Workers Village Real Estate in Abu Dhabi, as part of the activities organised to celebrate International Workers’ Day, observed on 1 May of every year. Workers Village Real Estate had won […]

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EPPCO Lubricants, the joint venture between ENOC and Chevron, signed an agreement with SKF, a global leader in bearing and seal manufacturing, to introduce SKF RecondOil technology to the UAE.​​​​​​​ Based on a ground-breaking double separation system, SKF RecondOil filtration technology cleans the oil in service by removing harmful nano-particles that are known to cause […]

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Dubai Municipality launched the inaugural session of its pioneering awareness series themed, ‘Run Your Project’, designed to empower citizens with residential plots and those embarking on home construction journeys. This initiative underscores Dubai Municipality’s commitment to facilitating and streamlining the housing construction process while prioritizing customer satisfaction and happiness. The sessions aim to equip participants […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has attained an advanced certification in Compliance Management Maturity Assessment, a prestigious global practice that reflects RTA’s pioneering. RTA’s compliance management practices were assessed and benchmarked against both local and international standards. Such an achievement improves governance practices, steps up maturity levels, and ensures continual improvement in this regard. […]

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His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, alongside officials from the Ministry, visited the labour accommodation facility managed by Workers Village Real Estate in Abu Dhabi, as part of the activities organised to celebrate International Workers’ Day, observed on 1 May of every year. Workers Village Real Estate had won […]

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Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin and Salah Tahlak, Joint COO along with Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing, Michael Shmidt, SVP -Retail, Sharon Beecham, SVP – Purchasing and Zayed Al Shebli, SVP – Loss, Prevention & Corporate Security conducted the draw for Millennium Millionaire Series 458 and 459. An Indian […]

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e& today disclosed its consolidated financial results for Q1 2024, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 14.2 billion, growing 9% year-over-year, while consolidated net profit increased to AED 2.3 billion, a year-over-year growth of 7%. The group’s consolidated EBITDA reached AED 6.4 billion, growing 3% year-over-year, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 45%. The number of […]

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Salik, the exclusive toll gate operator of the Emirate of Dubai, in line with its commitment to creating a tangible difference in the community, donated AED 200,000 to Dubai Autism Center. The contribution has been made during the Center’s 18th Autism Awareness Campaign, which is a one-month-long campaign that coincides with World Autism Awareness Day. Salik’s […]

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with its partners in federal and local government entities and the private sector, is organising a series of events across the country to celebrate the International Workers’ Day, which is observed on 1 May of every year, with this year being held under the slogan […]

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ENOC Group, the leading integrated global energy player, has commemorated World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 by honouring 55 winners at the Group’s annual HSE Excellence Awards ceremony held at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. Aligning with its goal of raising awareness on how to make workplace safe and healthy, ENOC recognised the […]

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a surge in the user base of the nol Pay App, surpassing 950,000 users. This increase is mirrored in the sale of digital cards through Samsung smartphones, which have exceeded 6,000 cards, a 100% rise compared to the previous three years. Since its launch in January 2024, a […]

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Fitness fanatics listen up – your poolside playground, BCH: CLB, is now offering weekly fitness classes set against a stunning backdrop on The Palm Jumeirah. From HIIT sessions, to pilates, ice baths and yoga sessions – BCH: CLB is the new ultimate fitness destination, blended with lifestyle and sunshine. Jumpstart your midweek routine as BCH: CLB introduces […]

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In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to ensure that Dubai is the world’s fastest, and most agile and future-ready city, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and […]

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Complete in-country hosting of voice and application infrastructure AI-driven platform offers comprehensive engagement tools and a 360-degree view of every interaction e& enterprise today announced a partnership with NICE to collaborate on its cutting-edge CX capabilities and Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) platform in the UAE. The platform’s integrated engageX CX capabilities ensure sensitive […]

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He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to […]

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Dubai Municipality has kicked off today April 29, its Health and Safety week event on Monday, April 29, in conjunction with the World Workplace Health and Safety Day, which is celebrated on April 28 each year. With exeptional active participation of both government and private entities, to promote best practices and exchange experiences in the field of health, safety and prevention of accidents […]

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