On-demand food delivery services have a customer support problem, according to a new study released by First Orion, a leading provider of communication transparency solutions. Half of the 2,000 survey respondents said the top reason for needing to connect with the delivery service’s customer support team was the late delivery of their food order. However, […]

The fifth edition of Dubai Canvas, the 3D art festival organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in partnership with Meraas, came to a close on Monday after entertaining audiences with live art shows, performances and immersive art experiences. Held under the theme ‘Travelling through Art’, the month-long […]

COVID 19 has changed everything around us from the way we live to the way we shop. The use of technology by businesses and people has soared and is visible with the increase in internet usage by 60 percent. There has been a substantial shift in retail spending from planning to buying products we need. […]

Two smart dashboards introduced by Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, are enabling local start-ups to benefit optimally from the Government Procurement Programme and grow competitively and sustainably. One of the smart dashboards are for ‘Supporting Dubai Government Entities and Institutions’ while the other […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the winners of 5th Dubai Smartpreneur Competition during a virtual event, which saw 10 shortlisted startups from the UAE and abroad pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges. ProvenMed, a UAE-based medical devices innovation start-up, was name as the first place winner, Callix, a UAE-based […]

Steps Unified Challenge, launched by Special Olympics on 19th August to achieve the goal of 52 million steps in 10 days, completed 60 million steps in support of People of Determination. The ten-day sports event aimed to support the International Special Olympics movement and its humanitarian role in serving people with intellectual disabilities and to […]

Emirates and flydubai have announced that customers of both airlines can once again access a wider range of travel options around the world, connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai. Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global destinations, the two Dubai-based airlines have revived their successful and strategic partnership to offer customers increased connectivity, […]

Loyalty, sharing, and recommendations represent relationships. The returns from such relationships are far better than what money can bring.  In today’s day and age social media is becoming a way of life for people and a way of business for companies who have realized the importance of it, especially for their marketing efforts. To be […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has started a series of field visits to monitor prices and promotional campaigns in the local market in view of the back to school season. The visits, which started last Wednesday and will continue for a week, aim to ensure market preparedness for the […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), a part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has received accreditation for eight of its core certificate and diploma programmes from the Institute of Hospitality, the world-renowned entity dedicated to the career development of tourism professionals worldwide. DCT submitted eight programmes for accreditation, namely, Certificate in […]

Dubai Financial Market has approvedBH Mubasher- a leading company in the UAE’s financial market- as a Market Maker. The move authorises BH Mubasher to now provide liquidity to companies listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di, Chief Executive Officer of BH Mubasher, said “We are pleased to have been approved as a […]

UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides has appointed UAE-based Airolink as the main building contractor, to complete the construction of its Seven City JLT development in Jumeirah Lake Towers, in Dubai. Airolink was founded in Ireland in 2001 and expanded into the Middle East in 2008, with offices in Dubai and […]

The Ministry of Community Development, MoCD, announced the beginning of the implementation of “Kheta” platform in cooperation with “Ynmo” in Saudi Arabia under the supervision of “Ibtikar” Edu Tech Solutions starting from the new academic year 2020-2021 as part of the programmes and plans provided by the ministry to support people of determination and their […]

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) in collaboration with the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, has launched the Women-Specific Legislations Lab that seeks to develop new legislations to support the enhanced socio-economic participation of women in the emirate. The initiative, launched on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, will address various aspects related to women’s development including […]

Smart Dubai has launched a Professional Diplomato enhance the skills of the city’s ‘Smart City Experience Specialists’ and introduce them to best practices to improve the design and quality of experiencing current digital services and help create new ones to drive Dubai’s digital transformation and build a smarter city. The use of current and emerging […]

With over 2.7 billion smartphone users and 1.35 billion tablet users worldwide, the mobile app industry is thriving. As of the first quarter of 2020, there were 2.2 million apps in the Apple store and 2.8 million in Google Play Store. App usage is growing at a constant rate, without any signs of slowing down in […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said the UAE leadership’s support has enabled Emirati women to prove their merit and make a mark not only locally and regionally but also globally. By showing the highest levels of competence, they have demonstrated their […]

The social summer platform organised by the Ministry of Community Development from July until the end of August 2020, witnessed intense interaction between 5,688 participants from several targeted audiences including all family members, especially children, senior Emiratis and people of determination. The remote initiatives and activities were organised in partnership with several ministries as well […]

On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, the Emirates Group is celebrating the achievements of women who are making a positive difference to the nation in their diverse roles, particularly amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their commitment and unwavering efforts are helping to keep Dubai and the world connected through commercial aviation, as […]

As another successful edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) comes to a close, the citywide celebration of shopping, winning and entertainment has saved the best deals, family fun and promotions for last!  With the seven weeks of super sales, exciting promotions and fun-packed activities almost over, DSS presents its eagerly awaited grand finale – the DSS Final Sale! Taking place […]

His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Assistant Director General of Smart Dubai and CEO of Dubai Data Establishment, said:“Emirati women are a key pillar to progressing the nation and a key contributor to the future development of every sector. By empowering women, we can shape a prosperous future for our country.” “Our wise leadership considers empowering […]

Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September. The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand Emirates’ current network to 78 cities in September, offering travellers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific convenient connections via Dubai to the popular Thai destination. Flights between Dubai […]

In the wake of the tragedy in Beirut, VOX Cinemas is screening Lebanese movie Yom eh Yom La2to raise much-needed funds for Emirates Red Crescent. All proceeds from the ticket sales will help with the rebuilding efforts following the recent explosion and provide urgent relief to the thousands of people impacted. Cameron Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer […]

To celebrate the fifth Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, the popular homegrown brand Flow will be hosting a special digital edition of the Flow Talks Series, with four female Emirati visionaries in the spotlight. AYA’s presenter, Marwa Al Hashemi, will be hosting a 15-minute Instagram takeover, during which she will discuss her own journey […]

Middle East sports fans are now able to access the freshest sports content as streaming service ESPN Player adds award-winning documentaries, live US College sport and extensive studio programming to its line-up. Available across every country in the Middle East, Africa, Europeand some parts of Asia on desktop, mobile, tablet and Android TV, ESPN Player’s […]

As another successful edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) comes to a close, the citywide celebration of shopping, winning and entertainment has saved the best deals, family fun and promotions for last! With the seven weeks of super sales, exciting promotions and fun-packed activities almost over, DSS presents its eagerly awaited grand finale – the DSS […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, connected virtually with potential investors and partners from the United States to present opportunities in Dubai’s technology, healthcare and logistics sectors. The outreach is part of Dubai FDI’s overall strategy of virtual engagement in 2020, presenting an array of investment opportunities during the […]

The number of companies listing on Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s online marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) has surged 340% since its launch earlier this year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chamber revealed that 66 companies are registered on the Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) marketplace, up from 15 companies in July. […]

This summer, more than 950 staff members from KPMG Lower Gulf’soffices in Dubai and Sharjah are relocating to a future-focused and sustainable 4,675m2workspace at One Central, a gateway to international trade, finance and business. With this strategic investment in the heart of Dubai’s central business district, KPMG Lower Gulf will continue to offer its audit, […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Conakry, Guinea and Dakar, Senegal from 3 September, taking the total number of cities served by Emirates in Africa to eight. Flights from Dubai to Conakry and Dakar will be linked services, operating twice weekly, utilising an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.* The addition of linked services […]

In its latest episode, AYA, a pioneering Arabic YouTube series aimed at Gen Z viewers, will be sending its presenters on a glamorous shopping spree across The Dubai Mall. This stylish episode promises to be unlike AYA’s usual challenge-driven episodes. AYA’s presenters will go on a thrilling dash around The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, on […]

Return on Investment is a performance measure used to assess the efficiency of an investment. ROI tries to directly measure the amount of return on a particular investment. Social media ROI is a metric showing how much value is generated with the investments made towards social media. In other words, social media ROI is the sum of all social […]

GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been awarded a 5-year ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The company will provide quality and safe ramp, passenger and cargo warehousing services to airlines with a team of highly trained, customer-oriented aviation professionals. GTA dnata will commence operations at YVR […]

Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has announced steady progress on the construction of the Al Barsha Tower located in the Al Barsha area in Dubai, with the project 95% complete and getting ready for handover in September 2020. The project is designed to provide an ideal mix of residential […]

The web design industry is evolving constantly and growing at an unprecedented rate with the progress of technology. This evolution can be seen through the changing styles, adoption of new practices, and the use of innovative technology. The users aspire for enhanced experience along with content that is customized for them. Hence it becomes imperative […]

Ohood Bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, stated that the UAE government is committed to promoting partnerships with global governments to share their experience in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving sustainable economic recovery, and developing a state-of-the-art healthcare system. This embodies the vision of the UAE leadership, which […]

Another edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) may be coming to an end, but the summer fun and super staycation deals can be enjoyed for a little while longer. Resident families, couples and friends, as well as visitors can pick from a great selection of hotel offers at some of Dubai’s celebrated resorts and destination […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is organising a virtual, specialised seminar under the title ‘Emirati Customs and Traditions,’ in cooperation with Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Communication and presented by Meera Al Falasi. The aim is to spread awareness and knowledge among the various members of the UAE community, with their different nationalities, about […]

Seminars, conferences, and exhibitions are great, we have established that. They’re interactive, engaging, fun and of course informational. But you know what’s better? Watching a seminar from any part of the world, that would be time and cost-efficient, not to mention so cool! Seminars are dynamic that’s given, but converting a physical event into a […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has revealed that the number of active trademark files on its ‘IP Gateway’ reached 5,126 in the first six months of 2020, a 14% increase compared to H1 2019.Meanwhile, the number of complaints registered for infringement of intellectual property (IP)in the first half of […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry member companies’ exports to China in May 2020 increased 18% month- on-month (m-o-m) and 26% year-over-year (y-o-y) as the Chamber issued a record 256 Certificates of Origin (COOs) targeting the country worth over AED 283 million. The value of COOs for May, the third highest on record, marked growth […]

Twentieth Century Studios in association with Marvel Entertainment presents“The New Mutants,” an original horror thriller directed by Josh Boone and written by Boone and Knate Lee. The film releases in the UAE on 10th September. “The New Mutants” stars Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones; Early Man; Then Came You), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peaky Blinders; Split; Glass; […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced the leasing of 126 residential units from its residential portfolio across Dubai in six hours as part of its Summer Deals campaign that was launched on 20 August. This achievement reiterates the company’s solid strategic approach and its well-thought-out […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of e-Store, a free website builder from Etisalat Business Edgeenabling Small and Medium Business (SMB) customers to transform their businesses online with no contract obligations – from displaying products online, allowing customers to place orders online to providing customer insights and analytics. Built with small businesses in mind, e-Store free […]

The 104th Open Auction for Distinctive Number Plates, organised on 22nd August 2020 by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, took in AED36.224 million. This amount compares favourably with the proceeds of the last open plates auction the Roads and Transport Authority held in December 2019, which reached AED19 millions, an increase of 83 percent […]

DIY it! That’s the best method to save cash and you learn something new. But let’s be honest we can’t say the same when it comes to web designing. Designing your website using a custom template can be a good foundation for the professional web designer to build from. But that’s it, leave it to them to […]

Emirates will operate repatriation flights to Bengaluru, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram from 20 until 31 August. The special flights will facilitate travel for Indian citizens in the UAE wishing to return home, and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The airline will operate repatriation flights to India on the […]

After the huge success of DXB Snow Week earlier this month, Dubai Sports Council and Ski Dubai are back together to announce the 11th edition of the DXB Ice Warrior Challenge. A popular event among obstacle course and adrenaline junkies, this year’s Ice Warrior Challenge XI will take place on September 25 on one of the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is excited to reveal its impressive slate of upcoming movies which are sure to captivate audiences and reignite the cinema industry following months of government-mandated closures and […]

Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, in cooperation with the Dubai Future Council for Humanitarian work, today issued a report on the Future of Humanitarian Work in the country. The report underscored that the health challenges the world is witnessing have accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies in various aspects of humanitarian work. Titled ‘Future Trends: The […]

The iconic Emirates A380 made a one-off service to Clark International Airport today, becoming the first commercial flight, utilizing the iconic aircraft, to operate to the Luzon-based airport. The special A380 service from Dubai to Clark and operating as EK2520, took off from Dubai International Airport at 02:40 and landed in Clark at 15:23 local […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a quick escape this summer to Seychelles. The airline was the first international airline to return to the island country, coinciding with its re-opening to tourists on 1st August. Book now and unwind at some of the world’s most pristine, white sand beaches and crystal […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for RENAULT in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has introduced two distinct editions of its star SUV, Duster:‘Sport,’ with its dynamic presence,and ‘Urban’ that is designed with road trippers in mind. Drivers who are seeking an element of style to […]

Devmark, the UAE-based real-estate consultancy and advisory firm, has witnessed a renewed surge in Dubai property sales, particularly from overseas investors, who are benefiting from the weak performance of the US dollar over the past four months. As a safe-haven currency, the dollar experienced upward pressure at the beginning of the pandemic. Now that the […]

Dubai Economy extending its consumer protection services to free zones in Dubai will substantially improve the consumer experience and enhance transparency and competitiveness among companies in Dubai, said Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, CEO of the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy. Participating in the latest round of the ‘Market Dialogue’ organised […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, The Waterfront Market, has joined forces with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority for the return of its Murals and Art Competition, with this year’s competition honouring the front line workers who have helped the UAE in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. With a prize of AED 15,000awarded to the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has broken ground at Avenue, its newly launched three-building community in MBR City, Dubai’s most popular residential destination by sales transactions, move-in requests and property prices. Azizi’s three Avenue developments will be built at a value of AED 300m. In the presence of senior members of […]

Unifeeder, through its Unifeeder ISC (Indian Subcontinent) platform, a majority owned subsidiary of DP World Limited, today announced the acquisition of Transworld Feeders FZCO, AvanaLogistek Limited, including its subsidiary Avana Global FZCO, and Transworld Feeders Pvt. Ltd., the containerised Indian coastal and EXIM feeder shipping operations of Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited, excluding vessels and […]

ENOC Group announced a partnership with Dynamic Fuels to become the official distributor of ENOC’s marine lubricants in Spain. The agreement comes as part of the Group’s plans to bolster its international presence to cater to the needs of its international customers. Under the agreement, Dynamic Fuels will market and distribute ENOC Group’s wide range of marine […]

P&O Marinas, a DP World Company and the world-class developer for marinas, held a virtual workshop, in collaboration with Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and Emirates Airline, to discuss the resumption of the cruise season 2020/2021 in Dubai. The company invited leading shipping agents and stakeholders to take part in the event. […]