At a virtual awards ceremony held last week, the Netherlands Business Council UAE announced the winners of the NBC 2020 Awards held in honour of Expo2020 Dubai. Created in partnership with The Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Dubai and NLinBusiness, the NBC 2020 Awards provide a unique platform to attract top-level […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 171 commercial complaints during the third quarter of 2020, a 16% increase over the same period in 2019. CCCP also received 169 business enquiries, bringing the total transactions it handled to 340 during the same period. All commercial complaints and business enquiries in […]

Dubai-based Gold Medal, the largest travel consolidator in the Middle East, has expanded its operations into Oman through its partnership with OUA Travel, one of Oman’s leading travel agencies. With both companies part of the dnata Travel Group, as part of an ongoing expansion plan for its business across the region, Oman-based trade agents will now […]

Passengers onboard Emirates flights will arrive at their destination inspired by environmental causes as part of a collaboration with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Two EAD documentaries – Back to the Wild and Zayed’s Antarctic Lights – have been included in the inflight entertainment package on Emirates flights since October. The documentaries cover such […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World, UAE Region’s premier business and logistics hub showcased to its customers the trade payments protection solutions it has rolled out in partnership with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company on 19th of November 2020. During a well-attended webinar titled, “Etihad Credit Insurance Collaboration: Trade […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to get excited about the festivities than with the sweetest advent calendar. This year, Sugargram is bringing sweet goodies to help you spread holiday cheer with a new advent calendar that’s filled with 24 surprises. The elves from itty bitty cupcake city have been […]

DXBUY, UAE’s foremost B2B e-commerce platform dedicated to the small & medium businesses (SMBs)today announced its strategic partnership with tabby, the region’s first and largest ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ provider that counts some of the largest retail groups in the region as its partners. This partnership with tabby is another strategic move for DXBUY’s growth […]

Some of international football’s biggest stars came together in Dubai this weekend for a friendly match that took place on the pitches at Dubai Sports World, inside the airconditioned halls of Dubai World Trade Centre as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge 30 x 30. The match was organised jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Dubai’s […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management, to create a ‘Commercial Property Price Index’ (CPPI). Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector at DLD, signed the MoU […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management, to create a  ‘Commercial Property Price Index’ (CPPI). The agreement signed between Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector at […]

Dubai Design District (d3) has hailed the success of Dubai Design Week 2020, which attracted thousands of people to the emirate for the first major cultural event to take place physically since the global coronavirus pandemic. As the strategic partner of the region’s largest creative festival, d3 opened its doors to the world for an […]

KIKLABB and NY Koen Group have announced a partnership agreement which aims to facilitate cultural understanding, foreign investment and business development between the business communities of the UAE and Israel. The agreement will see the launch of several initiatives that coincide with the normalising of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel. This includes the […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, recently participated in the launch of the WHO Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. On this occasion and in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Frame lit up in turquoise at 6 pm. This comes in conjunction with the illumination of the world’s famous landmarks […]

Majid Al Futtaim announced that Ski Dubai has won the ‘World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort’ at the internationally recognised World Ski Awards for the fifth consecutive year. This is the latest accolade bestowed on Ski Dubai, which was recently awarded Best Service Performance Brand (Hospitality and Entertainment) at the Business Excellence Awards hosted by Dubai […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a grand masterpiece of fireworks and light & laser show on the world’s tallest building in Downtown Dubai. To ensure public health and safety for all visitors, Emaar will implement several preventative measures, including thermal cameras, social distancing, contactless payments and frequent deep cleaning and disinfection, in […]

An exhilarating atmosphere of positivity and excitement surged through Dubai on Friday 20November as a section of the city’s main artery, the Sheikh Zayed Road, transformed into a 14km cycling track for the very first time as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020. More than 20,000 cyclists participated in the inaugural Dubai Ride 2020, marking […]

On World Children’s Day, the Emirates Airline Foundation and its NGO partners share their hopes for improving the welfare of disadvantaged children around the world, and speak on projects that provide children with safe shelter, basic necessities such as food and medical services, and access to opportunities through education and skills training. Sir Tim Clark, […]

As part of its efforts to champion CSR and boost its social impact, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a volunteering event, which saw its employees prepare and distribute 400 food packs to sailors working at Dubai Creek. On November 18th and 19th, Dubai Chamber employees volunteered their time and took part in […]

Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed will return to the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai from December 10-13, hoping to become the first American to be crowned European Tour Number One at the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2020 season. The Ryder Cup star, who won the 2018 Masters Tournament, currently leads the Race […]

DaburCares initiative by Dabur International continues to protect disadvantaged communities with provision of hand sanitizers and care packs. In the latest phase of the programme, more than 5000 individuals and families in the UAE were providedDermoviva hand sanitizers, to keep themselves and their loved ones safe from the ongoing pandemic. This was accomplished through a […]

CarniStore: Meat dishes have always been relished in the UAE. And to celebrate the 49th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, CarniStore the local smokehouse and butchery will be offering a special bundle for AED 175. The package will include succulent lamb shoulder and is complemented with spiced rice along with a chimichurri sauce that […]

The main element that contributes to an increase in sales and customer loyalty is primarily based on improving the experience of your customers. Customers are smarter today than they have ever been. They expect the companies to be experts at communication with them. Chatbots are changing the way brands interact with their customers. What is […]

The International Property Show, in partnership with Invest in Dubai Real Estate, an initiative of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), continues to gain massive momentum during its 10-day event and is expected to take the real estate industry by storm until the 20th of November 2020. This ground-breaking virtual edition, in collaboration with Event10X, successfully […]

The Business Registration &Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has partnered with MyFatoorahto facilitate e-payments for Dubai Economy’s DED Trader Licence holder transactions. This is in response to the increasing demand among for e-payment options, and the awareness of traders to enhance their e-presence following the pandemic, as well as the continuous efforts of BRL […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority reviewed the effective methodology it adopted in dealing with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the cultural and creative sector in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, based on the efforts of all the relevant parties who worked in unison to develop the cultural scene and support the […]

His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received former Chelsea and Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba at the Council headquarters and presented him with the ‘Medal of First Line of Defence’ in appreciation of his support for the Council’s ‘Be Fit, Be Safe’ campaign. Drogba met HE Saeed Hareb in the presence […]

Al-Futtaim Toyota, and Emirati pop art designer and entrepreneur, Fatma Mohammed Obaid AlMullahave partnered to celebrate local art and culture through the creation of a special edition 2021 Land Cruiser. Inspiredinside and out by AlMulla’s unique style, the Land Cruiser art piece was exclusively showcased at this year’s Dubai Design Week in Dubai Design District […]

This UAE National Day Celebration, embark on a magical journey with Modesh and Dana live at Dubai’s #1 Show and journey through a world of whimsical wonders with two spectacular offers! From December 1st-5th you can get tickets starting at 70 aed for kids and 199 for adults for the Modesh package, you can now […]

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan a short getaway or visit family and friends during the upcoming long holiday weekend, winter break and beyond with fares to a range of destinations across Africa, Europe and the Far East. The offer is valid for bookings starting today until 29 November 2020, for travel […]

Emirates announced plans to operate its popular A380 aircraft four times a day to London Heathrow from 27 November and six times a week to Manchester from 2 December, and to deploy additional A380 services to Moscow from the current two-a-week, to a daily service from 25 November. Emirates will also increase flights to Birmingham […]

Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline for 2020 at The Sun Travel Awards, and the Best Long-Haul Airline at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards. Following an unprecedented year for travel, hundreds of thousands of votes were cast by readers looking to celebrate the best in the industry. Emirates’ range of world-class […]

This December thejamjar invites children and parents to be inspired by snowy landscapes, winter sweaters and cookie monsters. The brand new Earliers Artsploration invites parents with toddlers (ages 1-3) to come on 1st December for a bonding session where they can explore colours and textures while listening to winter jams and meeting like-minded little artists […]

Two-time Race to Dubai winner Lee Westwood will be joined by Major champions Martin Kaymer and Danny Willett as a strong international field gathers at the inaugural Golf in Dubai Championship presented by DP World. The new event, to be played on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on December 2 – 5, 2020, […]

Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration and Services Sector for Dubai Land Department (DLD) led the line-up of speakers during the second day of  Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre. Opening the day with a discussion on strengthening the real estate sector through digital initiatives and innovation, Al Marri was […]

VOX Cinemas is excited to launch the winter season of OUTDOOR cinema, which will allow movie lovers to watch their favourite films al fresco! With temperatures cooling down, now is the ideal time to grab some warm popcorn and enjoy an open-air movie experience under a canopy of stars. OUTDOOR aligns with VOX Cinemas’ commitment […]

The Dubai Competitiveness Office (DCO) in Dubai Economy, in partnership with the American University of Sharjah (AUS), is set to launch a ‘Dubai Competitiveness Ambassadors’ programme to enhance national competencies and qualify ambassadors representing the UAE in all fields, regionally and internationally. A virtual meeting held recently to introduce the executive educational programme, which will […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched the Real Estate Development Guide that was prepared by Dubai Land Department (DLD) in cooperation with its partners in the public and private sectors. During his visit to DLD’s stand at Cityscape’ real estate […]

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, will see live events return to the venue once again from November 20th, 2020 with new social distancing and hygiene procedures in place to ensure the safety of visiting fans. Having opened in June 2019 with artists such as Russell Peters and Maroon5 performing to sell-out audiences, Coca-Cola […]

The Forex trading marketplace is crowded. With a plethora of financial services companies offering similar opportunities to grow your investments, it is imperative to know how to identify the right partner. Dubai International Financial Centre is a top ten global financial centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia […]

As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020, RIF Trust organised a group yogalates session for employees. With participation of more than 20 employees, including RIF Trust’s CEO and COO, the event aimed to spread awareness about the importance of balancing mental and physical fitness. The most active metropolis in the world In 2017, Sheikh […]

Artificial Intelligence is described as a task performed by software, application, program, or by a machine in the same way as a human being would accomplish the task. It is the development of machines and computers to perform tasks that require human intelligence. These tasks can involve planning, decision making, execution. AI has had a […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the destination where business meets leisure, has announced the return of DIFC Art Nights this November. Now in its 10thyear, the event will offer lifestyle, arts and culture enthusiasts the opportunity to discover eclectic art pieces from established and emerging artists, with a side of live entertainment. Taking place from […]

Tolerance is one of the founding principles of the United Arab Emirates, and a moral value deeply entrenched in our Emirati tradition and heritage. Since its inception, the UAE has opened its arms to expatriates from every corner of the globe; our customs and our laws guarantee everyone – from any nationality, race, religion, or […]

Emirates Group Security (EGS) has received the prestigious Dubai Quality Gold Award (DQA), the city’s top accolade for excellence, cementing its position as a role model organisation that meets and exceeds world-class standards across its business areas, systems and practices. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime […]

Sheikh Dr Majid Al Qassimi and Emirati entrepreneur Ali Mansoor Al Ali have announced the official launch of a brand-new product sourced from Yemen, People’s Coffee, which targets the discerning consumer with a powerful message – to improve the quality of life of farmers and bring their stories to the world. Fuelled by an increase […]

Patrick Reed extended his advantage at the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai just three weeks before the season-ending DP World Tour Championship with a share of tenth position at the Masters Tournament. The former Masters champion, who finished second behind Francesco Molinari on the Race to Dubai Rankings in 2018, shot 68,68,71 […]

Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer. The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since the resumption of its operations back in May, has topped the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out of 5.0 among 230+ airlines evaluated worldwide. The score […]

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan an all-inclusive getaway to the Maldives during the UAE National Day holidays. Book now and unwind at some of the best hotels in the world. Enjoy stunning white sand beaches under blue skies, water sports, underwater exploration and world-class spas. The offers include all-inclusive holiday packages at hand-picked properties.  Travellers to Maldives will […]

StashAway, Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest growing digital wealth manager that offers its services to both retail and professional clients has launched in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This makes StashAway the first digital wealth manager to get an asset management license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) with retail endorsement. The platform is […]

Dubai Customs has announced its readiness to receive GCC nationals arriving at the Hatta border crossing, following the directives of the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to resume passenger movement through UAE’s land […]

Diwali in Dubai is a true community celebration of food, family and friendship with record-breaking fountains, light shows, superb shopping and much more on offer across the city. The festivities for Diwali are enticing visitors and residents to enjoy the perfect winter temperatures and explore the city’s most popular destinations, landmark venues and exciting attractions. […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, has successfully priced a US$1 billion Perpetual Non-Call 5.5yrs Additional Tier 1 Sukuk with a profit rate of 4.625 percent per annum. This transaction carries the lowest ever yield achieved by any bank globally on an AT1 Sukuk issue and is the only AT1 Sukuk from the GCC in 2020. Despite […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) won the Dubai Human Development Gold Award at the 26thBusiness Excellence Awards ceremony organized by the Dubai Economy. The award comes as recognition of DAFZA’s efforts within human resources initiatives and applying the best practices in the development of talent. The winners were announced during a ceremony held remotely in […]

As part of its commitment to implement the Innovation Attraction Programme (IAP) launched by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline & Group, Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium […]

The UAE in general and Dubai in particular has become the preferred destination for international clubs and teams to set up their training camps and compete in international tournaments here. Following the great success in hosting the Indian Premier League – the franchisee-based professional twenty-20 league – which saw 8 top teams comprising world cricket’s […]

Emirates airline and FlySafair today announced an interline agreement, opening up connections for customers to selected routes on FlySafair’s network in South Africa. Through the arrangement, Emirates and FlySafair plan to offer the ease of single-ticket travel and through tagging of baggage for travellers transferring from Emirates’ three gateways – Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban […]

HalaBadri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, visited the sixth edition of Dubai Design Week, which is being held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, in Dubai Design District. Taking place from 9 to 14 November, the event is considered the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) released its annual report titled ‘Real Estate Sector Performance 2020,’ on the side-lines of the International Property Show and Invest in Dubai Real Estate. Through this report, DLDprovides a comprehensive tool for customers in the sector, allowing them to familiarise themselves with the most important results achieved, affirming DLD’s efforts to […]

Diwali is a festival of new beginnings and lighting of sparkling diyas. But, more importantly the festive season is all about spending time with loved ones at home. The pandemic has stranded many Indians abroad, away from their families. To support the Indian government’s efforts to repatriate distressed Indians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), […]

Dubai Design District (d3) today hosted a talk titled ‘Emerging Cultural Infrastructure in the Gulf’ as part of the d3 Architecture Festival 2020, organised in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gulf Chapter. Moderated by Khawla Al Hashimi, Director of Project Development at the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the panel […]