marhaba, one of the world’s leading airport hospitality brands, continues to expand its network to provide world-class hospitality and ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for more passengers globally. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, Karachi and Singapore, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Manila in the Philippines and now offers […]

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Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of Emirates Islamic and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing by Emirates Islamic of a US$500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Bank achieved a profit rate of 1.827%, the lowest for a Sukuk issued by a UAE […]

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Identifying the most valuable brands in the region, the inaugural BrandZ™ Top 30 Most Valuable Emirati and Saudi Brands 2020 ranking was released today by WPP and Kantar.With a combined value of $50 billion, the ranking includes consumer-facing brands from across a range of categories, from food to energy,which reflect the changing lifestyles and attitudes […]

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Dubai Economy revealed the preliminary results of evaluating businesses for their consumer friendliness for the first time. The evaluation, conducted on the basis of the region’s first-of-its-kind Consumer-Friendly Standards, launched last year by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy, seeks to establish an integrated system for businesses to develop the […]

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the launch of the DubaiCollection, an innovative initiative to collect, promote and exhibit artworks that convey the spirit of the emirate. Developed […]

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Dubai’s art scene will enter a new dimension when Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) Dubai, a multi-sensory, multi-media immersive exhibition, opens its doors on Thursday, 13October at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Having sparked a city-wide art renaissance in recent months through a series of curated virtual masterclasses with acclaimed UAE-based artists, the team behind ToDA is […]

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Emirates Airline’s Aviation X Lab, situated in AREA 2071 within the Dubai Future District, has selected six finalists from Finland, USA, Scotland, and the UAE in its virtual competition which aims to nurture market-ready product solutions that can help to reinvigorate and enhance wellbeing in the consumer travel industry. More than 107 submissions were received […]

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Set to be one of the greatest conservation institutions across the globe, the highly anticipated Dubai Safari Park re-opens its doors today, with an array of spectacular new experiences for visitors to enjoy. With a full range of interactive, educational and entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages, Dubai Municipality has adopted many changes, in […]

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The Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Police’s General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions, organised a sports nutrition certification course for inmates under the title “Nutrition for Athletes”. The certification course was organised as part of Dubai Sports Council’s sports program for correctional centres in Dubai, which seeks to provide a healthy sports […]

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In a regional first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) in Dubai Land Department (DLD), with the cooperation ofBloovoMiddle East, a company specialised in developing employment technologies and systems supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and smart learning,launched the employment and real estate training portal, MASAR, supported by AI technology to match resumes and job descriptions. […]

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UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer SevenTides has rebranded its AED 1 billion development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) from Seven City JLT to Golf Views Seven City, to fully appreciate its stunning views over Emirates’ renowned Faldo and Majlis golf courses and its iconic clubhouse. Launched in May 2018, Golf Views Seven City […]

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed today that the Museum of the Future is an Emirati architectural marvel aimed to build human capabilities better equipped to utilize the Museum in the future. His Highness, during his visit to the Museum to […]

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Rainmaking, a corporate innovation and venture development firm, and parent company of Startupbootcamp, today announces that it has secured an exclusive partner in United Arab Emirates to rollout ASPIRE – its virtual accelerator focused on enabling corporates to empower their departing talent to build their own startups. The partnership has been agreed with Dubai International Financial […]

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Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai. The addition of these five destinations takes Emirates’ global network to 99 destinations, as the airline continues […]

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SHUAA Capital has launched three Sharia compliant funds and already secured US$ 75 million of commitments. The SHUAA High Yield Sukuk Fund, Nujoom Aggressive Fund and Nujoom Balanced Fund – the first Sharia-compliant funds within an ICC umbrella to launch in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM – are breaking ground as part of SHUAA’s […]

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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, said that the UAE continues to strengthen its global standing in the field of space exploration by launching exceptional projects that help create a brighter future for the region and a better quality […]

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Do you want to build, grow, and scale your business by hosting a virtual event? Marketing events are now becoming virtual events with over 52 percent of the marketing leaders claiming that marketing events drive more business than other marketing channels. What is a virtual event? A virtual event is an organized interactive event that […]

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The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, is gearing up to launch the world’s largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title on Thursday, 22 October during its inaugural launch event, and the public is invited to witness the […]

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Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, launched a specialised business incubator for innovative British projects in cooperation with the British Centres for Business (BCB) in Dubai. The new incubator, as well as the partnership between Dubai SME and BCB, will contribute to strengthening Dubai […]

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) Group. The business will operate as Africa ReUnderwriting Agency Limited (Africa Re)and the DIFC presence is their first office outside Africa. Over the last 44 years, Africa Re […]

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marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, has further enhanced its offering to help travellers in Dubai enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey, from a quick and easy home check-in process to the delivery of their disinfected baggage at their destination airport. In addition to its popular Chauffeur, Airport Meet & Greet and Lounge Services, marhaba now […]

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The 50-year Development Plan Committee, in partnership with the General Women’s Union, GWU, has launched several discussion panels for the preparation for the next 50 years plan under the title “Planning for the Fifty-Fifty … Women are Support for the Homeland”. The discussions, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the […]

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said Saturday that the Museum of the Future is a global monument of urban excellence and a quintessential Emirati contribution to delivering a brighter future. “A universal architectural icon, the Museum of the Future combines between our authentic Arab […]

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Dubai Land Department, through its Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector, in cooperation with Strategic Holding, launched the ‘Invest in Dubai Real Estate’ initiative, the virtual destination for the real estate industry and the latest and most prominent real estate promotion initiatives in Dubai. The initiative is set to unveil unprecedented interactive features from […]

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Dubai Sports Council has announced the opening of registrations for the eighth edition of Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament, which is scheduled to take place from November 8 to 22. Held under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler […]

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The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has launched a new Arbitration Working Group, the first court in the region to introduce such an initiative. The panel of experts will be tasked with reinforcing and sharing developments and best-practices, encompassing an advisory team of arbitration professionals, bodies, centres, educational institutions, and industry-related organisations. Since its […]

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Having safe online payment methods is one of the crucial elements of running a successful online store that can achieve its sales objectives. Multiple and reliable payment methods significantly impact the volume of sales and engagement. If the payment gateways on a website are not reliable, it impacts a business negatively by increasing the bounce […]

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Dubai Airports today marked the 60th anniversary of the official opening of Dubai International (DXB). The occasion celebrates a remarkable success story driven by Dubai Airports’ ‘future forward’ thinking that has seen DXB emerge as the world’s leading airport. Since opening on 30 September 1960, DXB has served 1.115 billion passengers travelling on more than […]

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Commenting on the occasion of China’s 71st National Day H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that UAE-China relations continue to develop and flourish after the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries ushered in a golden era for bilateral economic cooperation. He described China as a market […]

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DP World, UAE Region and Jafza joined hands with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as event partners for the Auto Resurgence Summit 2020 that shed light on how the automotive sector can respond positively to the global pandemic. Speakers highlighted the significance of creating a self-reliant, sustainable and stable market, emphasising the need to adopt measures […]

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Jumeirah Living – Jumeirah Group’s luxury brand of serviced residences – has won a series of accolades for its World Trade Centre Residences in Dubai. The luxury retreat set in the heart of the city’s business district was named the Best Luxury Hotel Apartment on a Global Level, the Best Apartment Hotel in the United […]

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Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced their health and safety measures for Season 25. Customer safety and comfort have always been of utmost importance for Global Village and this year is no different. Through close consultation and alignment with leading international and local […]

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World Art Dubai 2020, the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, will embrace its status as the first major event of the season by uniting a brave global art community at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 8-10 October. The opening act in Dubai event season, World Art Dubai 2020 will celebrate art […]

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Nikki Beach Dubai is pleased to welcome guests back to its Pearl Jumeirah location on Thursday, October 1st. Following all government and industry standards for health, cleaning, sanitizing and use of personal protective equipment, Nikki Beach Dubai will continue to update protocols as recommendations evolve. Utilizing Nikki Beach’s ample and idyllic outdoor setting, tables and beds […]

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Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has launched Sobha Hartland Tranquility, featuring exclusive waterfront and Forest Villa plots for buyers to design a unique living space in Sobha Hartland, the eight-million-sq.-ft luxury freehold master development in the heart of Dubai in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Facing the waterfront and surrounded by […]

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With the cooler weather just around the corner, now’s the ideal time to plan the perfect winter wardrobe for the long-awaited pleasant days and chilled evenings. Luckily for the city’s retail lovers, this year’s Fall/Winter season in Dubai will see the launch of a host of exclusive end of year collections, new looks, on-trend designs […]

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Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks for a more seamless airport experience at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from these destinations. The 16 new self-service bag drop […]

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His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has congratulated the stakeholders for the scintillating start and organisational success of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in cooperation with the Emirates Cricket Board […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD), in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the sixth edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. In July 2020, DLD recorded a […]

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After a super exciting start last weekend with their fully sold out show, ‘Viu Comedy Box Office’ is all set to bring yet another ultimate live comedy night to Dubai residents, featuring the very popular ‘Rajat Chauhan’. The show is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2020 from 9:30 pm onwards at Joker Street night club, […]

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The International Chamber of Commerce and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies agree to step up collaboration. John W.H. Denton, AO, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and Fahad Al Gergawi, President of WAIPA and CEO of the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI)recently held an online discussion to explore enhanced synergies […]

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HalaBadri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, “Dubai Culture”, emphasized the important role that creative productions that employ modern technologies in a meaningful and responsible manner play in achieving the advancement of societies and creating common spaces for understanding between people regardless of the cultural differences, pointing to the authority’s keenness to support […]

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The clay courts are back in action and Emirates is back in the game at Roland-Garros 2020 as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Paris tournament. With the resumption of its daily flights to Paris and the return of the iconic A380 to French skies, Emirates is committed to offer customers in France the […]

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Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is collaborating with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) to facilitate visa processing for its exhibitors and partners ahead of the Season 25 launch. The partnership forms part of the ongoing preparations ahead of […]

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, organised an interactive online workshop in collaboration with Arthur D. Little, one of the largest global management consultancies; on Digital Transformation, its challenges and the new rules of digital business strategies as well as the best ways to transform from traditional ways to innovation at large organisations. Saeed Mohammed […]

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Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Design Week returns for its sixth edition,9-14 November 2020 This year, Dubai Design Week turns its spotlight on the regional design scene under the theme of redefining and reimagining the way we will […]

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Emirates today has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities served by the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations and rebuilding its network to provide more opportunities for travel, sparing no effort to ensure the highest standards of health […]

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Dubai South announced that EZDubai, its fully dedicated e-commerce zone strategically located in the heart of Dubai South’s Logistics Districtis now 20% operational as part of its first phase where 27% is under development. The free zone which was launched in January 2019 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime […]

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Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading business and logistics hub in the UAE, has entered into a strategic agreement with Etihad Export Credit Insurance Company (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, to support local businesses, advance exports, and drive the UAE economy during the current economic climate. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was […]

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JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a Shariah-compliant joint venture equity partnership and $22.9 million indebt financing forthe acquisition of a five-property industrial portfolio with more than 557,000 square feet of light industrial and flex space in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. JLLworked on behalf of Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group(BIG) to arrange […]

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Curtains came down on a successful Women’s Shuttle Time Dubai Program at the weekend, with Roudha Al Hajeri emerging triumphant among Emiratis and India’s Irene Eisa Alexander winning the expatriate title in the Shuttle Time Dubai Women’s Championships. Organised by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council in association with UAE Badminton, the tournament […]

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Dubai Harbour Marina has welcomed Gulf Craft, the Emirates’ based yacht manufacturers to be the first to experience the marina’s services and facilities, before it fully opens to the public. The tri-deck Majesty 120 superyacht and the next-generation Oryx 379 both sailed into Dubai Harbour Marina and officially became the first boats ever to enter […]

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As part of its broader efforts to empower Emiratis, drive forward employee skilling in the government and achieve central goals of the Dubai Strategic Plan, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is partnering with Microsoft, bringing together their respective skilling programmes. A virtual online ceremony saw an MoU signed byH.E. Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed […]

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Residents of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can apply for visas to Italy at the new Visa Application Centre jointly launched by the Consulate General of Italy in the UAE, and VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for […]

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Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has earned a position amongst the most popular travel and tourism destinations in the world. Held every year by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, the Travelers’ Choice award program celebrates the favourite hotels, restaurants, airlines and destinations among […]

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Backlinks are essential for a website to receive free visitors from search engines like Yahoo, Google, and Bing. A backlink is a link created when one website links to another. Backlinks are also referred to as “inbound links” or “incoming links” from an external site and are very crucial for SEO. They are an essential […]

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An innovative platform provided by Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, in partnership with Beehive is giving individuals the opportunity to invest in SMEs and reap remarkable returns while also enabling entrepreneurs and small businesses to consolidate their gains and aim for sustainable growth. […]

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More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers’ collective generosity from all corners of the globe into essential humanitarian cargo to support recovery efforts on the ground and help those affected rebuild their lives. Contributions are continuing to pour in […]

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The first winners of the Middle East edition of the Voices of Future Generations, the inspiring global writing competition for children, were announced today at a digital award ceremony streamed from the Zabeel Ladies Club, Dubai. The unique writing initiative, held under the patronage of UNESCO, was created to promote sustainability awareness and the UN […]

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COVID 19 pandemic has changed the lives and livelihood of many around the globe. Although the full consequences of the pandemic are yet to be seen, the impact of it is visible on the economies of the world. During this period the sales leaders need to adapt to the new normal where they face fearful […]

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