Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has conducted a special workshop aimed at aspiring Emirati app developers. The interactive session ‘Fundamentals of Setting up a Business and Building a Successful Mobile Application’ was presented in cooperation with AstroLabs as part of the chamber’s support […]

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Furthering the diversity and inclusion (D&I) agenda, the programme is suitable for any woman that has the right skill set and is looking to rejoin the workforce. From junior to senior level associates, the programme targets a diverse group of female professionals. It will be applicable to qualified women who have taken a hiatus of […]

Get ready to ignite your competitive spirit and unleash your inner quiz champion as The Cheeky Camel proudly presents its newest and most exhilarating addition yet: the Cheeky Hump Day Quiz Night! Starting from 30 August, every Wednesday at 7 pm, brace yourself for an evening packed with laughter, camaraderie, and exhilarating prizes that will […]

The Ice Warrior Challenge is back for its 14th edition on Sunday, 24 September, organised by Ski Dubai in partnership with Dubai Sports Council. Early bird tickets have gone on sale for the endurance challenge, which will see the World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort transformed into a 3.5-km assault course complete with more than 20 […]

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the feature film ‘Blue Beetle’. Catering to the vast number of DC Fans across the region and the popularity of the DC Universe, ‘Blue Beetle’ is pioneering the world’s first live-action Arabic dub of a Hollywood film to release in cinemas. The dubbed-version of the film, brimming with heart and […]

As part of its endeavors to enhance customer convenience and security, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has announced the integration of its DIB ‘alt’ services on mobile & internet banking with UAE PASS, the first secure unified national digital identity solution for the UAE. All registered users of DIB ‘alt’ mobile & internet banking can now […]

In recognition of International Youth Day, ENOC Group hosted its first ever ENOC Youth Week, a week-long event dedicated to empowering the Group’s dynamic young workforce who have been a key contributor to the energy sector and its future. Organised by the ENOC Youth Council, the first edition of ENOC Youth Week witnessed a series […]

DP World expects to add approximately 3 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of new container handling capacity by the end of the year, adding much needed infrastructure and capacity to boost global supply chain resilience. The global trade enabler currently manages approximately 9% of the world’s handling capacity, putting it among the top five global […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of a senior Emirati, Faisal Mohammed AlShimmari as Head of ESG & Corporate Strategy. In his new role, Faisal will spearhead Mashreq’s ESG and corporate strategy, aligning business objectives with long-term sustainable growth and best practices across key ESG metrics. […]

Get ready to seize the summer spirit as Dubai Women’s Run teams up with Dubai Summer Surprises, presenting a thrilling community event at Dubai Festival City Mall, part of Al-Futtaim Malls, from 18th to 31st August. This action-packed event caters to the entire family, offering an array of captivating experiences, including a cutting-edge digital treadmill competition with a […]

There’s only one place to be this National Rollercoaster Day on 16th August –MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the region. With 29 exhilarating rides, attractions, and exciting entertainment experiences, it’s the ultimate destination for unforgettable memories and spine-tingling adventures for guests of all ages. For the fastest and wildest rollercoaster, step aboard […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have hosted an exciting event earlier this week in celebration of International Youth Day. Organised by du’s Youth Council, the event aligned with the theme of ‘Green Skills for Youth, Towards a Sustainable World’ and reflected the agendas of the United Nations, the Ministry of Culture and Youth, […]

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of unified city-wide services to enable the Virtual Assets sector. The MoU outlines a framework for collaboration to deliver effective and synchronised VA market assurance across the Emirate of Dubai – spanning […]

e& money, the fintech arm and financial super-app of e& life, today announced that customers can now use their e& money cards in Samsung Wallet, a digital wallet solution that allows mobile payment services and more, to complete secure contactless payments at several online and in-store outlets around the world. The partnership seeks to create a seamless […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, organised a virtual meeting recently that brought together members of the Nurseries Business Group with representatives from Dubai Municipality to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the nursery sector. The productive online session came as part of the chamber’s […]

Dubai Municipality’s public parks, neighborhood parks, lakes, and recreational facilities registered for the first time a record-breaking total of more than 15 million visitors during the first half of 2023. This marks a 50 per cent increase in the same period of 2022, which recorded approximately 10 million visitors. Visitors to parks and facilities in […]

Your birthday month just got a whole lot cooler thanks to Danube Sports World, the UAE’s largest indoor sports facility. Celebrate your birthday month with a smash by engaging in an exciting game of Badminton with a squad of three, absolutely FREE! Yes, you heard us right! But that’s not all, Danube Sports World is […]

Nakheel, the world-leading waterfront real estate master developer,recently participated in the annual Huawei Developer Conference held at Songshan Lake in Dongguan, China. Organised by Huawei, a global leader in digital technology, the conference focused on technical innovation across areas including AI, big data, and cloud-native landscapes. Nakheel’s participation in the Huawei Developer Conference 2023 underlines […]

Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge has announced its highly anticipated return, following a record-breaking 2023 season that saw over 2,200 participants take to the streets of Dubai.   The annual event has officially launched its 14th edition, with registration now open for the Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 and […]

Dubai’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year to reach AED111.3 billion surpassing average global growth rates for Q1 2023. The surge maintains the robust momentum of growth achieved in 2022, when the emirate experienced a 4.4% expansion of the economy. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed […]

DXB LIVE, the experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), announced a 20% business growth in the first half of 2023, compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The agency successfully served 100 distinguished events, including 35 exhibitions, three conferences, 21 diverse public and entertainment events, and a range of concerts and graduation ceremonies. […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is organising a series of free cultural and entertainment activities within its summer activities program in August. The series includes a range of training workshops and various events for different segments of society. The first of these activities is an interactive workshop to teach children how to turn their ideas […]

Dubai Municipality concluded the Summer Environmental Education Program 2023, organized under the theme ‘A Fun and Sustainable Summer,’ with the participation of 45 children of municipal employees aged between 8 and 11 years old. The program enabled students to spend their leisure time during the summer vacation by participating in various theoretical and practical activities […]

The crème de la creme of Para Powerlifting including Paralympic champions will gather in Dubai, in a fortnight’s time, when the Emirate city stages the Dubai 2023 Para Powerlifting World Championships from August 22 to 30, 2023. The Championships, to be held the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

In the world of technology, where screens often take the spotlight, wouldn’t you love to see your kids flexing their muscles and being more active? Well, guess what? UAE’s biggest indoor sports facility-Danube Sports World, has the perfect solution for you and your energetic youngsters Say goodbye to screen time and hello to adventure-packed summer […]

DUBAL Holding, the investment arm of Dubai Government in the commodities, mining, power, energy, and industrial sectors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oriental Copper Co.,Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high conductivity copper products in Thailand, to manufacture high-quality copper products in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Hamad BinFahad, CEO of […]

The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, the regulator of the shipping and maritime sector in Dubai, today announced the introduction of Administrative Decision No. 2 of 2023 on the Transparency of Local Sea Container Charges in Dubai Directive, which is designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and competitiveness across […]

ZāZEN Properties, a leading sustainable property developer in the UAE, cites that the country’s starring emirate of Dubai is bolstering the overall strength of the nation’s residential real estate sector. Dubai’s strong trajectory in the domain of off-plan property sales has been evident through the first half of 2023, as 57% of transactions in this […]

Live Nation Middle East is thrilled to announce that the renowned American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Jim Gaffigan, will be performing as part of his highly anticipated “Barely Alive” Tour at Dubai Opera on November 25th. Well known for his unique brand of humour, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of side-splitting laughter and entertainment for comedy enthusiasts […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, announced today the opening of registration for the “Kiosks and Food Carts” category. This category offers an exciting avenue for individuals and small-business owners looking to bring their business to Global Village’s world and display their creativity while reaching […]

Dubai Airports welcomed Air Canada’s first inbound flight at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3 on July 26,making it the fourth international airline to operate out of the terminal. Air Canada flight AC056 from Toronto,arrived at its new base, one of the largest airport terminals in the world, at 18:56 UAE time on Wednesday. Air Canada […]

One of Dubai’s leading real estate agencies, Unique Properties, has observed an unprecedented surge in Dubai’s real estate sector, with a total of 60,440 sales transactions worth AED 177.3 billion being recorded during the first half of the year. The value of real estate sales recorded in the first six months of the year exceeds […]

Dubai Municipality retrieved around 820 tons of marine debris from nine wooden cruise and commercial vessels located deep within Dubai Creek water. This marks the first phase of the Municipality’s annual strategy to clean and preserve sustainability of water canals across Dubai. In order to improve performance indicators for optimal waste management, reduce carbon emissions, […]

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its upcoming strategy to support the global expansion of local private sector companies as part of its ‘New Horizons’ initiative, which was launched earlier this year. The chamber updated representatives from member companies on the latest developments during a […]

Emirates Draw announced its first FAST5 Grand Prize winner, Mohd Adil Khan, an Indian expat from Lucknow, at a press conference held yesterday. The fortunate UAE resident will be receiving AED 25,000 every month for the next 25 years. After just eight consecutive weeks of draws, FAST5 delivers on its promise of being the fastest route to […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has taken a significant step in strengthening economic relations between Dubai and Romania with the establishment of the Romanian Business Council. The recently launched business council will promote the interests of Romanian businesses and Romanian-owned UAE-registered companies in Dubai, as well as […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has partnered with MaschinenbauHalberstadt GmbH, a renowned German-based, international supplier that manufactures and assembles high-quality, reliable, and environmentally friendly power generating sets, to source top-tier diesel generators for its Beach fron’ project, located in Riviera, MBR City, as well as for Amberin Al Furjan. MaschinenbauHalberstadt GmbH […]

Mashreq announces the financial results for 1H 2023 displaying a strong performance and providing excellent shareholder value with an annualised return on equity of over 30%. Further details are outlined below. H.E AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Mashreq, said: “In testament to the strategic execution of our vision, Mashreq has achieved a remarkable 150% surge […]

STARZPLAY, one of the region’s top three subscription video on demand services, has announced the addition of some of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s leading news channels to its ever expanding newsline-up. These include Al Arabiya, Al Hadath and Asharq News. Earlier in the year the platform had also announced a landmark […]

Marking World Drowning Prevention Day, Blueguard, the UAE’s leading water safety and first aid company, is on a mission to raise awareness and save lives through essential water safety education. With summer in full swing, the allure of water-related activities is irresistible. However, it’s crucial to equip families, schools, communities and adventure seekers with the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that Pearl, its recently launched development in Dubai’s growth corridor, Al Furjan, has reached 31% construction completion.  Since its launch just five months ago in February, the developer has already sold 70% of the 192 studios, 54 one-bedroom apartments and 14 two-bedroom residences.Al Furjanboasts […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded a week-long roadshow in five cities across China. The visit brought together more than 200 digital companies at events in Shanghai and Shenzhen and featured over 55 business meetings aimed at attracting multinational companies (MNCs) to expand into […]

evision, the media and entertainment arm of e& , announced the successful relaunch of its in-house Bollywood movie channel, eMasala, as ’em – Bollywood Unlimited’ – focused on bringing unlimited entertainment to its viewers. Over the years, eMasala has established itself as a much-loved destination for Bollywood entertainment, delivering captivating content that has resonated with audiences in […]

Ellington Properties,Dubai’s leading and award-winning design-led boutique developer,is collaborating with Dutco, a leading conglomerate with operations in real estate, construction, hospitality, trading, and energy, to develop several premium residential developments in major communities across Dubai, under the Dutco Ellington brand. In the first phase of collaboration, Dutco Ellington will launch two new waterfront projects, bringing […]

Want to masterqigong (or chi)? Head down to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and learn Kung Fu from the Dragon Warrior himself as he teaches the Chinese martial art in the most hilarious and action-packed way imaginable. Located indoors within the DreamWorks ZoneatMOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the Kung Fu Academy invites children of all ages to step up and unleash […]

LiveWell with Nakheel will kickstart its second year on 29 July with a discussion on happiness and wellbeing. The event will take place at Il Passaggio – Pavilion 2, Jumeirah Park where community members from different nationalities, skill levels, and interests will explore the concept of happiness and its significance through the lens of joy […]

In Dubai’s awe-inspiring economic growth story, family businesses stand tall as architects of growth, innovation and value creation. Generating over 40% of the emirate’s GDP, the sector represents Dubai’s indomitable spirit of enterprise. Now, as the emirate seeks to unlock a new phase of high-powered growth for its economy, the government is introducing a spate […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has just announced that over 70% of its units at Azizi Grand, located in Dubai Sports City, are now sold. The news comes within just 3 months of its launch in April. Azizi has yet to release several of the units in the premium development, under […]

Dubai Municipality opened registrations for the ‘Future Talents’ scholarship program, which aims to welcome and guide UAE national university students majoring in various scientific disciplines that are highly coveted in the job market. The initiative comes as part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to provide university students with promising opportunities, facilitate the growth of their skills […]

LEOS Developments, a world-class international developer, proudly unveils its new Experience Centre in Bay Square, Business Bay. The grand inauguration of this 15,000-square-foot space was attended by LEOS management and esteemed members of the Dubai Land Department, reflecting the strong collaboration and strategic partnership between the two entities. Rui Liu, Founding Director of LEOS Developments, […]

Making waves across the globe, Billionaire’s nocturnal adventures are making their way back to the picturesque Porto Cervo, Sardinia where they started it all, while preparing to set the stage ablaze in the Principality of Monte Carlo, for the first time ever. This Summer, whether guests catch the mind-blowing dinner show at Billionaire Porto Cervo, […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted a webinar focusing on Green Finance and Investment Opportunities. Held by the chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business as part of its new Sustainability Knowledge Series, the engaging online session attracted a total of 216 participants. The webinar provided valuable […]

A new update to the DubaiNow application now allows UAE citizens in Dubai to obtain the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment’s housing grants exchange service. Through the Emirati platform within the app, citizens can now exchange grants, land plots and residential units among themselves, provided the residential properties intended for exchange are available and meet […]

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (16) of 2023 regulating urban planning in Dubai. The Law seeks to develop an integrated and effective urban planning system that encourages investment, sustainable development, prosperity and […]

A multi-award-winning UK children’s activity provider is set to launch in Dubai, offering specialised dance classes for the under-fives that inspires them to develop the skills they need to be the decision makers of the future. Tappy Toes is a baby, pre-school and toddler dance class that supports children’s development and builds fine motor skills, […]

Emaar Properties PJSC, Dubai’s premier real-estate developer, received credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, and S&P Global, reflecting its strong financial performance and improved leverage ratios. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Emaar Properties Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to ‘BBB‘ from ‘BBB-‘, with a Stable Outlook. Moody’s has similarly upgraded Emaar Properties PJSC’s long-term issuer rating to […]

Jaipur Rugs, an Indian social enterprise engaged for over four decades in the design and production of handmade carpets in the Indian region of Rajasthan, has announced the arrival of the latest Manchaha collection just in time for summer. The captivating and vibrant collection is now available at the Jaipur Rugs flagship store in Dubai […]