Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, today announced its net profit reached AED 2.12 billion during the first half of the year, as it continues to demonstrate healthy profitability whilst ensuring prudence in growing the balance sheet. According to financial results for the period ending June 30th, 2020, the bank’s total income reached AED 6.82 billion whilst […]

As the power of virtual reality (VR) to treat diseases and phobias such as Alzheimer’s and arachnophobia rises, mass adoption could drastically improve its therapeutic potential, experts revealed during Dubai Internet City’s Fireside Chat. The latest session comes after a wave of psychological research suggests VR has become key to diagnosing and treating medical conditions […]

The Dubai Health Authority sees the reopening of airports, aggressive testing and sanitization, and resumption of elective surgeries and other healthcare services as clear indicators of Dubai’s readiness to restart health tourism in the emirate. Prior to the pandemic, Dubai has projected that the sector would contribute about 500,000 visitors in the emirate by 2021. An increasing […]

The Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of UAE, once said that, “The woman is half of the society; any country which pursues development should not leave her in poverty or illiteracy”. Echoing those sentiments, Laura Georges, one of the top stars of international women’s football and Secretary General of French Football […]

Vibrant beach-front property JA Ocean View Hotel on The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence officially reopens on 29th of July 2020 with resident rates as low as AED300++ per night. Become a JA member and you can even get the same offer for as low as AED264++ when you sign up and book directly on the website. Located by […]

There’s a lot of excitement in town, as not only has Modesh been reintroduced to the world this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), he’s also brought along a new friend – Dana. With the seven-week long summer celebration of shopping and entertainment in full swing, it’s time to officially welcome Dana as one of DSS’ biggest […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced that one of its clients is undertaking a ground-breaking capital raise. Investment banking and wealth management firm GRIP (DIFC) Ltd.will conduct a multi-million dollar capital raise for Lead Real Estate this month, through […]

The wait is almost over for one of the most eagerly anticipated, innovative and exciting musical events of the year – the Tomorrowland Around the World festival. From 7pm to 2am on Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July, a star-studded line up of big-name singers and DJs will perform as part of the virtual […]

Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities and other supplies for individual consumers and businesses across the world between April and June 2020, by operating more than 10,000 cargo flights to destinations across six continents. The flights were a mix of scheduled, ad-hoc and charter operations. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, […]

Smart Dubai held a virtual meeting for Chief Data Officers (CDOs) from various government entities in the emirate to showcase the Data Compliance progress made by the respective Dubai Government entities. The Smart Dubai team also presented the ‘Data Sharing Toolkit’, which was launched in April 2020 to provide guidelines for government and private entities […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is organising a summer camp titled ‘Entrepreneurs and the Challenge of Change’ for children and youth aged 8 to 18. During the camp, the Academy will share the lessons learned from […]

Recently launched home-grown delivery app GoFood has announced the launch of ‘GoFood Grocery’, a next-day fresh grocery delivery service in Dubai, available via the GoFood App. Offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, including baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and meat, frozen food, household essentials, pantry items and so much more, GoFood Grocery […]

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, has issued passenger guidelines for those flying between Dubai and Manila to ensure smooth travel. These guidelines outline the documentary requirements and procedures that passengers need to prepare for before departure or have to undergo upon arrival at their destination. Cebu Pacific stresses that non-adherence to […]

Dust off your helmet because Dubai’s favourite way to get around is back. Careem, the region’s first Super App has announced the relaunch of its BIKE service across Dubai. Around the world, cycling is proving to be an important transport alternative. Careem has therefore set global benchmarks with its sanitation steps and approach to make […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, today announced the launch of a first of its kind Sobha Experience Studio. Located at the company’s flagship master development Sobha Hartland in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai, the Experience Studio takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes journey of the various innovative aspects that make […]

The International Forum for Women and Sports, organised by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council, will take place this Wednesday with some of the most prominent Emirati and international advocates of women’s sport sharing their insights on the “Future of Women’s Sport in Light of the Current Challenges”. Taking place remotely on video […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched a short filmmaking competition titled‘Dubai Creativity Short Films industry’ competition. The Authority is calling local and international amateurs and professionals in the creative field aged 15 and above to participate in the competition, which aims to encourage the talented youth and provide them with a platform […]

More than 80 projects with Dubai Economy’s DED Trader licence, which enables start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, are displaying their products on Manasah.com launched by DP World to reach a larger number of consumers online. The cooperation between Dubai Economy and DP World is in line with […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI). Dubai FDI is an agency of Dubai Economy, Government of Dubai whose mission is to stimulate and sustain foreign investment […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to be the first developer to launch an outdoor drive-in cinema at one of its prominent developments, Riviera in MBR City. 25+ cars will be accommodated in the premises for a fee of AED 150 per car. The cinema is scheduled to be opened […]

Webinar etiquette is not particularly different from the best practices for any meeting or presentation, but they do have a slight twist in the digital world. These tips can make your webinars more enjoyable and productive. Dress your part Clothes definitely make an impression and nobody likes to listen to a person who is clumsily […]

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that it has partnered with American University of Sharjah (AUS) to foster the next generation of professionals across the finance sector. Through the collaboration, the DGCX will offer AUS undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in an internship program, with the core objectives of developing their skill sets, and educating them about […]

Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from 1 August, expanding its network in Europe to 22 cities, and connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The restart of Stockholm flights means that all Emirates gateways in Scandinavia will have resumed services by August, with flights to Oslo […]

Beach sports lover are in for a treat this weekend and the next, as Dubai Sports Council have announced a “Beach Sports Week” that will see competition in four different events taking place at Kite Beach in Jumeirah. The beach sports festival, being organised by Dubai Sports Council in co-operation with different partners, will start […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the summer celebration of shopping and family fun, is once again offering residents and visitors the chance to win a selection of over 4,500 prizes including luxury cars, mall vouchers and cash giveaways. In keeping with its proud 23-year tradition, this year’s DSS features seven weeks of mega raffles and promotions, […]

The Dubai Team for Global Promotional Investment Missions attended a series of webinars organised by the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, over June-July 2020 targeting businesspersons and investors in Australia to explore the opportunities and partnership potential in the food & agribusiness, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors in Dubai, […]

Companies of all sizes and sectors that are keen enhance their CSR strategic and policies can now apply for the H2-2020 cycle of the Dubai Chamber CSR Label. Businesses have until November 30, 2020 to apply to the Dubai Chamber CSR Label Advanced, Dubai Chamber CSR Label Standard and four specialised categories, namely Dubai Chamber […]

Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, has launched new measures to offer customers more choice, flexibility and peace of mind while booking their next adventure. The tour operator has relaxed its booking policy to offer customers a chance to book a holiday package in advance with only a deposit of AED 199, as […]

RAIL BUS, a new generation of low cost, green public transport system, which is developed by a number of international companies specialized in light rail systems. The concept of the RAIL BUS is based on providing a large number of small driverless vehicles that moved according to the demand in a network of interconnected paths, […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of Dubai’s top sporting landmarks, has been featured in “The Washington Post” in an article that talks about the reopening of sports and other sectors in 16 cities across the world following COVID-19 lockdown. The photograph of Hamdan Sports Complex welcoming swimmers back for training was used in the article headlined, […]

Popular for offering world class promotions and mega raffles, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) the largest trade body for the jewellery industry in association with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), returns with a new season unraveling 6 jaw dropping deals, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. For the first time, over 100 jewellery […]

As part of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority’s (Dubai Culture) digital campaign #CreateTogether, and in association with Briar Prestidge Trading LLC, CreateNationshas announced that UAE artists can submit their designs for their second collection of paint-them-yourself Art Tees. The new collection will showcase designs of the UAE-based artists, themed around mental health and happiness, in […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the launch of a task force under its Sustainability Network, which will address the issue of late payments to subcontractors and suppliers. The Task Force on Prompt Payment Practices for Subcontractors and Suppliers, joined by member companies representing a wide variety of economic sectors, will explore the […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the readiness of Dubai’s sports stadiums and sports halls, both government and private, to receive audiences and open their gates to fans whenever the relevant authorities make a decision on the matter. The announcement comes following cooperation on the issue between Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police, and all government and […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continued to accelerate growth in the first half of 2020, with 310 new company registrations, an impressive 25% increase from the same period in 2019. The total number of active registered companies in the DIFC […]

What is better than hosting a webinar on a single platform? Answer: Broadcasting it on it on several other popular Live streaming platforms! As live streaming has become more ubiquitous, so have the ‘DIY’ options, like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Periscope, Instagram Live and LinkedIn Live. Here are a few reasons why it makes sense […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)is celebrating history in the making as the UAE launches the ‘Hope Probe’Mission to Mars, a milestone of pride for the nation, the region and the Arab and Islamic world. A contemporary mural produced by the UAE’s creative community takes centre stage in the city’s historical Al Fahidi Neighborhood, […]

Within its efforts to enhance Dubai’s leading position as a central hub for regional and global transit trade, Dubai Customs launched a guide on transit trade. The guide, prepared by the Tariff and Origin Department, outlines all the procedures and steps that need to be taken by companies to avail the services and facilities provided […]

Emirates and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) revealed the club’s new jerseys for the 20/21 season during a friendly match against the Glasgow Rangers F.C. in Groupama Stadium on Thursday night as part of the Veolia Trophy. Much awaited by Lyon fans, the 20/21 Home jersey is the first to carry Emirates’ branding, marking the start of […]

Over the last three months there has been explosive growth in companies turning to virtual events to connect with audiences. As we are moving towards hybrid events, all future events will be a blend of physical and virtual. A recent survey of event professionals that Etc.venues conducted during a hybrid event has revealed that almost […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to be the first developer to launch an outdoor drive-in cinema at one of its prominent developments, Riviera in MBR City. 25+ cars will be accommodated in the premises for a fee of AED 150 per car. The cinema is scheduled to be opened […]

Similar to other parts of the world, the UAE has also experienced the impact of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020. The temporary restrictions on movement and travel have also had a predictable effect on Dubai’s real estate sector. Despite this challenging situation, the latest, combined data released by Bayut and […]

Authentic stakeholder engagement is proving to be a crucial part of business strategies as companies navigate new challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic, industry experts explained during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, titled Reconnecting with Stakeholders during Covid19 – why it matters and how to get it […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted 349 trade webinars over a four-month period leading to the city’s reopening to tourists on 7 July, as part of a global marketing programme aimed at ensuring Dubai remains top of mind among tourists as a safe must-visit destination. The virtual sessions, held for trade […]

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), expanding connectivity for customers with these latest cities rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. This will take the airline’s passenger network to 62 […]

A recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Economy stated that the number of operating businesses in the field of developing and managing e-commerce platforms has reached 1,969 licences in Dubai. The average annual growth rate of new licences in this activity over the last five years was 120%, […]

Businesses in the UAE should be fully aware of the legal considerations with respect to the recovery of payments as more companies face debt issues due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, entitled COVID 19 & […]

dnata has continued to deliver reliable and safe air services and taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges. Cooperating closely with government authorities, customers and suppliers, the company’s dedicated teams have worked around the clock to make a difference by ensuring smooth and safe […]

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority marked the reopening of its Al ShindaghaMuseum with its debut‘ Tales from the Past’photo tour, which invited local photographers and content creators to visit, snap and share their experience at the Perfume House and the Dubai Creek: Birth of a City House. Held in collaboration with #MyDubai; Canon Middle […]

Emirates will deploy its iconic A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August. This announcement follows the Emirates A380’s return to the skies today with EK001 to London Heathrow taking off from Dubai International airport at 0745hrs, and EK073 at 0820hrs, carrying commercial […]

Dubai’s residential sector faced a challenging second quarter of 2020, with social distancing measures, coupled with Covid-19’s economic impact, affecting market performance.  However, with encouraging transaction figures in June, a move towards more typical sales volume is expected in Q3, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q2 2020 from Chestertons. Residential transactions totalled […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, with the participation of international business councils, investment advisors, and government agencies, is hosting a series of webinars in the wake of global restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, presenting an array of opportunities for investment and partnership […]

A new wave of rapid digitalisation in Latin America is creating plenty of new business opportunities in e-commerce, digital trade digital services and logistics, which companies in Dubai can capitalise on as they prepare for a post-Covid recovery, industry experts said during a recent webinar organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The webinar, […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, has restarted its desert safaris, enabling residents and visitors of Dubai to enjoy the open space, fresh air and sunshine of the great outdoors. Arabian Adventures has taken several measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and provide them with complete peace of mind on all safaris. […]

Xstrike, located in the heart of Al Qouz, is gearing up to officially reopen its doors to players on Thursday, 9th July. The entertainment hub was launched by “Immersive Experiences” in December 2019, a live combat experience that successfully bridges the gap between traditional paintball and laser-tag, now coming back bigger and better, with new […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has recently recorded 10.6 percent growth in the retail and e-commerce sector with a total trade value of AED37.6 billion despite the sudden challenges facing both regional and global economy. More than 1,000 companies from 96 countries play a pivotal role in Jafza’s retail and general trading sector. Approximately 39 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced the launch of the museums’ ‘Summer Virtual Camp’programme for school students from the 12th of July to 31stAugust 2020. The initiative aims to benefit the largest possible number of students through interactive activities focused on enhancing their intellectual and creative abilities as well as through investing their time from […]

Businesses and healthcare providers in the UAE looking for an easier way to source and secure personal protective equipment (PPE) can now do so through Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s newly launched Response Initiative (RRI). The online marketplace connects reliable buyers and sellers of PPE and medical supplies and aims to meet a growing […]

Dubai Investments PJSC, a leading Middle East investment and a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) celebrated its silver jubilee anniversary, marking 25 years of investments in the region, with a bell ringing ceremony at the DFM. The bell ringing ceremony was attended by Abdulrahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwee, Chairman of […]

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company(SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has announced the closure of its field hospital located at Dubai Parks & Resorts following the discharge of the last COVID-19 patients during a closing ceremony held on Monday, July 13. Over the course of the last few weeks, several SEHA facilities have […]