Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract to upgrade the existing nol (Card-Based Ticketing System) to a sophisticated, central wallet technology (Account Based Ticketing System), aligning with the top global practices. This project, which requires an investment of AED350 million , is one of the key deliverables of RTA’s Digital Strategy Roadmap […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has obtained the BS 8001:2017 certification in circular economy from the British Standards Institution (BSI), marking it as the first government entity in the Middle East and North Africa to obtain such a certification. This accomplishment is in line with RTA’s strategic goals and objectives that promote sustainability as […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality brand with iconic luxury and lifestyle hotels and residences around the world, is pleased to unveil its own lifestyle gym brand, VEO. Launching in April, VEO will be the newest community space for people passionate about wellness and fitness, opening in some of Emaar’s iconic properties across Dubai with […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended the deadline for submissions to the 13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) to 15th March  2024. The extension aims to encourage a wider range of participants, including governmental, semi-governmental entities, and private companies from both the UAE and the Middle East and North Africa region, to […]

Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Ali Akawi, CEO of ITP Media Group Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin was presented with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Arabian Business Achievement Awards held last night, 25th January at Atlantis […]

Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, concluded a successful partnership with Hero Dubai Desert Classic during its landmark 35th edition held at Emirates Golf Club recently. Defending champion and world No 2, Rory Mcllroy successfully defended his title for the fourth year with an impressive one-shot win at the global event that drew the best golfers […]

The enchanting dance adaptation of “Le Petit Prince” unfolded its magic on the opening night at Dubai Opera, captivating the hearts of the audience with a spellbinding performance. Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group are delighted to announce the resounding success of this timeless masterpiece on its premiere night. The stage came alive with the […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will ramp up its operations in Australia by upgrading its second daily flight EK430/431 between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380 starting from 1 October, along with adding a second daily service between Dubai and Perth operated by a Boeing 777-300ER starting from 1 December. From […]

Hundreds of Emirates Group employees descended on the Dubai desert this week to successfully set a new Guinness World Records title for the Most nationalities in a yoga lesson. The event, designed to kick-start the new year with a unique wellness initiative, saw participants from 144 different nationalities take on the challenge at sunset. The initiative […]

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner-General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, and His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, honoured the companies and drivers who emerged as winners of the Delivery Sector Excellence Award, […]

Emirates and Real Madrid are capturing the attention of football fans around the world with the launch of an ad, starring some of the stars of the club, to entice customers to travel across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations. The commercial features Real Madrid players Nacho, Vinicius Jr., Kepa and Rodrygo, who, […]

In 2023, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued 67,341 permits for practising the passenger transport profession. The figure encompasses 6,883 permits for school transport drivers, 20,483 permits for limousine chauffeurs, 30,215 permits for taxi drivers, 6,813 permits for school transport attendants and 2,947 permits for the Naqel service, which facilitates passenger transport from other […]

Dubai Duty Free officials at the Finest Surprise draw for a luxury car. An Indian national based in Saudi Arabia has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian winners of US$1 million when the draw for the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion was held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. […]

Fever, renowned for its captivating and immersive multi-sensory international Candlelight Concerts, presents a Valentine’s Day special to celebrate the most romantic day of the year. Hosted at Royal Lawn Piatti, Raffles The Palm, Dubai, and Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel on February 14th and February 18th, 2024, respectively, the concert will feature music from […]

Emirates has announced a fifth frequency on its Dubai – Rio de Janeiro route, starting 7 December 2024. The additional weekly flight on Saturdays will provide increased capacity on its service to the Brazilian city and will support the growing demand for travel on the route. Additionally, the linked service allows travellers to conveniently travel […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the United Nations Committee of Experts on Big Data Science and The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) have organised for the first time in the region, the International on Data science for the Statistical and Transport Communities. The event aimed to draw a global assembly […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE-based fintech firm, Fils, to develop a corporate carbon offsetting offering that helps corporate and institutional clients to integrate carbon offsetting directly from their Mashreq corporate accounts. Fils is a groundbreaking, enterprise-grade, digital platform that […]

Dubai Duty Free officials headed by Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin with World No 2 Rory McIIroy holding the winning ticket to the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise promotion. Also in the picture are Ramesh Cidambi, COO, Salah Tahlak, Joint COO and Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing World No. 2 Rory McIlroy […]

Dubai Duty Free’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sinéad El Sibai, accepts the Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award from Irish President Michael D Higgins. Also present is the Presidents wife, Sabina. Dubai Duty Free’s Senior Vice President for Marketing, Sinéad El Sibai has received the Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award from President Michael D. Higgins […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce an additional Premium Economy service between Melbourne and Dubai, available from the 1 February 2024 on EK408 and EK409. The additional service follows the debut of Emirates’ Premium Economy service from Melbourne in April 2023, when the new cabin was made available on the daily EK406 and […]

Dubai has registered a 3.3% rise in real gross domestic product in the first nine months of 2023, further demonstrating its economic strength, resilience and robust growth potential. The achievement reflects the city’s sustainable development strategies and its continued dynamism as a leading global economic powerhouse. From bustling tourism hubs to tech-powered communications networks, Dubai’s […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has executed a series of traffic improvements at 14 sites across Dubai in 2023. These solutions contributed to cutting travel times by up to 50% at certain locations and enhanced the vehicular capacity of numerous roads by as much as 25%. Undertaking these projects is part of RTA’s Quick […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, crowned the winners of the 14th Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. The event, held as part of the Dubai International Sports Conference, recognises excellence in playing, coaching, and management in global football. Notable winners included Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, […]

Around 400 attendees of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) had a chance to tour various landmarks, projects, and contemporary services. Their itinerary included visits to distinguished locations such as the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, the Infinity Bridge, the World Islands project accessed via the Dubai Ferry, the Tram Depot at Al Sufouh, and […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today announced the introduction of a new toll gate (Salik) at the Business Bay Crossing. The move is aligned with the RTA’s comprehensive strategic plan to develop and integrate road networks, public transport routes and services and enhance technical road and transport systems. The initiative also reflects the RTA’s […]

Emirates hosted an exclusive tour of its upgraded four-class A380 aircraft at Tokyo Narita International Airport this week, showcasing the highly popular Premium Economy product that’s available on the Tokyo Narita-Dubai route. The tour followed the introduction of the product in Japan in December 2023. The tour offered trade partners and media guests an up-close […]

With the new year, Emirates Aviation University’s (EAU) students have brave new worlds to conquer as they throw their graduation hats high and into the ring of promising careers. At the 33rd EAU graduation ceremony, 302 highly skilled and successful students were honoured with their degrees, which announced their arrival into the world of aviation. His Highness […]

Pioneer leaders discussed the integration of the circular economy at the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIMPF). During a panel discussion titled “Project and Circular Economy,” they agreed that collaboration among industry leaders is essential for driving the circular economy and enabling sustainable and economically viable projects. The discussion, moderated by Brandy Scott, featured distinguished […]

The Dubai International Project Management Forum 2024 commenced with a series of engaging sessions including one about “Future Trends in Project Management” moderated by Ms. Sarah Cocker, Managing Director, Amplify Project Management Services. She hosted Ms. Jennifer Tharp, Director, Board of Directors, Project Management Institute (PMI). Ms. Tharp opened the session by sharing her delight […]

Dubai International Projects Management Forum  (DIPMF) witnessed a captivating session titled ”Convergence of Power: Harnessing the Synergy of AI, Cloud Computing & Data Analytics” led by Ben Royce, AI Services Manager at Google Cloud, delving into the dynamic synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing and its role in shaping the future of industries. […]

His Excellency Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Founder of Emaar and Noon, Chairman of Eagle Hills, took the stage at Dubai International Project Management Forum to discuss ‘The Role of Iconic Architecture in Shaping Cities of the Future’. He shed light on Dubai’s momentous journey in overcoming obstacles and formulating strategic plans that have manifested in its […]

Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin, Salah Tahlak, Joint COO, Michael Schmidt, SVP – Retail and Zayed Al Shebli, SVP – Loss Prevention & Corporate Security conducted the draw for Millennium Millionaire Series 447. A lawyer from Saudi Arabia has been announced as the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai […]

Dubai Duty Free Customer Service Central At the third edition of the Travel Retail Superstars Awards, Dubai Duty Free won two awards in a ceremony that took place online on 15th January 2024.   Organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, the Travel Retail Superstars Awards were established to recognise the frontline and back office heroes […]

As many people dedicate the first month of a new year to resolutions, new goals, travel plans and a renewed commitment to a healthier lifestyle, Emirates shares some top tips on how to ‘fly better’ in 2024, with wellness at the forefront. Minimise stress using technology Travelling can be stressful for some but it’s also […]

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s largest Islamic bank, has launched ‘DIB XTRA’, an offering that will reward customers who open a salary transfer account with the bank. DIB XTRA unveils a unique proposition for both existing and new customers of DIB, coupling a rewarding banking experience with an enticing array of benefits and incentives. At the heart […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,  Chairman of the Executive Council, the 9th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) is set to commence this Wednesday 17th of January 2024 . The event is organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), has partnered with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), to showcase the unique culinary creations of homegrown businesses from the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network at the ‘Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert’ festival. The third edition of the festival, organised […]

There are now just five days to go until global superstar Ed Sheeran performs in Dubai for the first time since 2017, and fans still wishing to attend are advised to act now as only a limited number of tickets remain. The British singer-songwriter brings his record-breaking ‘+ – = ÷ x’ Mathematics Tour to […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a ‘Joint Flood Management Room’ at its Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3), one of the largest and most sophisticated control centres, to address water accumulation during heavy rain, monitor and manage traffic and various transport modes. The Joint Room was launched in collaboration with strategic partners: […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) declared the winners of the 3rd Best Sustainable Transport Means Photo Competition held under the theme: ‘Mobility in Dubai,’ in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA). The competition encourages public transport users to capture through their mobile phones mesmerizng images of various […]

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the ninth edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) has attracted 16 prominent sponsors. The lineup of sponsors of the event, which will take place at […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, announced the launch of its innovative mobile app, Mashreq UAE, aimed at providing a superior digital experience for its customers. This cutting-edge solution represents a significant leap in mobile banking, merging the Mashreq app with the Mashreq NEO app to deliver a unified, single-login […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched today the 4th season of the “World’s Coolest Winter Campaign”, to further support the tourism sector in line with the UAE’s domestic tourism strategy launched in 2020 to promote domestic tourism. His Highness Sheikh […]

The Dubai Duty Free employees headed by Olympia Pineda, Manager – Corporate Responsibility Department along with the officials from Dubai Police Academy and Zayed International Foundation for the Environment as well as the students of Hemaya School took part in the tree planting activity as part of 100,000 Tree Planting Initiative Dubai Duty Free has […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said the comprehensive development plans implemented all across Dubai reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]

Gulf Capital (“GC”), one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of 100% of AmCan, the exclusive distributor of many of the top global sports nutrition brands across the MENA region, to a leading regional FMCG distributor operating […]

Gulf Capital (“GC”), one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of 100% of AmCan, the exclusive distributor of many of the top global sports nutrition brands across the MENA region, to a leading regional FMCG distributor operating […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that Al Maktoum Bridge is subjected to yearly comprehensive maintenance r to ensure its sustainability and efficiency in handling the traffic. The bridge, which is the oldest in Dubai, is crucial for crossing between Deira and Bur Dubai.   RTA is always keen to enhance the infrastructure of […]

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai to improve the infrastructure of the road network to match Dubai’s sustained growth, accommodate urban and population needs, and ensure smooth traffic flow, and with the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the performance of the legendary superstar, Amr Diab, who will be gracing its Main Stage on January 18, 2024 at 8 PM. Amr Diab, is one of the most iconic and beloved artists in the Arab world. […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently introduced a new service enabling individuals to book and reschedule driving test appointments via WhatsApp. The service is available through the RTA’s “Mahboub” Chatbot on (0588009090). This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy of providing services through various digital platforms, ensuring users can access these services […]

Perfumes retained its position as the top selling category in 2023 The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing an all-time sales record of Dhs7.885 billion (US$2.16 billion) for 2023, representing a 24.39% increase over the previous year and 6.40% up on pre-pandemic in 2019.   December […]