Launched jointly with the Dubai Future Council on Logistical Services, Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has published its latest report titled ‘Life After COVID-19: Logistics’, with a spotlight on the future of the logistics sector amid COVID-19. The report discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry considering the various stages of global societal lockdowns and the […]

The Business Registration and Licencing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) have joined hands to provide exclusive banking services for DED Trader licence holders. The initiative enables startups in Dubai to leverage online and social media for business growth. With the DED Trader smart banking solutions, DED Trader licence holders […]

Based on the directives of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, Dubai Sports Council has announced the reopening of swimming pools and water sports activities in the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai Sports Council has issued a detailed list of conditions, developed in cooperation with relevant authorities, that need to be met by aquatic […]

As part of its keenness to facilitate the completion of real estate registration transactions – buying, selling, and other transactions – with record speed, and enabling the appropriate investment climate for the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD) provided a team to work directly from the real estate registration trustee centres. The team includes […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 1,404 consumer complaints on the e-commerce sector during May, which was 228% higher than the complaints received in the same period last year (428 complaints). Of the total complaints, 94% were submitted through the smart channels of Dubai Economy, with 64% via the […]

Cyber Gear and Digitly are jointly organizing the webinar entitled, “Growing Online During A Global Pandemic Even If Everyone Else Seems To Be Failing” on 16 June at 11 am (UAE Time). The webinar is going to cover 15 niches and topics that more than 10x’d in the UAE due to COVID-19 over the last […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has welcomed back clients, visitors, retailers and restauranteurs at the Centre. The health and safety of the DIFC community remains the utmost priority. The Centre will continue to enforce strict pre-cautionary measure as per Dubai […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council delivered the keynote address at a virtual high-level event held to launch the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation chaired by the United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed praised the UN’s efforts […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently kicked off a webinar series providing African business leaders and entrepreneurs with useful information about doing business in Dubai, and promoting Dubai as an ideal hub for African companies. The Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai series was organised by the Chamber’s representative offices in Africa and attended […]

Dubai property developer Nakheel has announced the increase in demand for villas, with sales worth AED223 million in the last three months, as buyers look for more indoor and outdoor living space to adapt to the ‘new normal’. According to a press release issued by the company today, Nakheel has sold 70 villas with a […]

Most school children in UAE are required to continue their education from home through online learning due to security measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19. But a substantial number of these students do not have access to a home computer. Through ‘Education Uninterrupted’ campaign, VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology […]

Dubai-based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, DP World, with a global network of 123 business units in 54 countries, has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% stake in TIS Container Terminal in the Port of Yuzhny, Ukraine. This follows satisfaction of specific conditions including confirmation of regulatory approval from […]

To help stranded Egyptians get home, Emirates plans to operate four flights between Dubai and Cairo on 14,18,19 and 21 June. Customers can also connect to these flights in Dubai from any destination on Emirates’ current network of 30 destinations in the GCC, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Flights can be booked on emirates.com, via travel agents, Emirates […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Amazon recently held a joint webinar that highlighted the benefits and competitive advantages of selling online in the current business landscape reshaped by the Covid-19 pandemic. The virtual workshop was attended by 330 participants, representing businesses operating various economic sectors, including retail, electronics and food and beverages, among […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has announced the grand-prize winner of its annual Ramadan Competition. Karuna Ramadas was deemed the winner receiving the grand-prize scholarship tuition of AED 25,000. The competition, which took place throughout the holy month of Ramadan, aimed to celebrate children’s creativity, highlight their innovation, and reward their […]

Locally-owned supermarketSpinneys today launched its online grocery delivery service in Dubai, expanding its offering and providing customers an easy, convenient way to shop. Renowned for supplying top quality produce and the highest level of customer service, Spinneys promises to deliver not only on the freshness of its offering, but variety, too. The new e-commerce offering […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed Tata Asset Management Limited (TAML) to the Centre. Tata Asset Management is one of the earlier asset management companies in India and is a part of the Tata group that have revenues of […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy has announced that its Outsourced Service Centres, which provide services throughout the emirate of Dubai, are operating now at full capacity to provide value-added services to achieve customers’ happiness and facilitate ease of conducting business and commercial activities. As part of the ongoing efforts to […]

Emirates has received approvals to carry passengers on flights to Kabul in Afghanistan, starting from 25 June, taking to 30 the total number of destinations currently offered to travellers. In addition to Kabul, flights to the following cities can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents: Bahrain, London Heathrow, Manchester, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Zurich, […]

Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat have roped in two top fitness coaches – Ole Brom and Danil Bornventure – for free live coaching sessions to prepare participants for the PocariSweat 10K Run. Organised jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat, which is an Ion supply drink from Japan that replenishes and balances body […]

WeMENA, the growing online wholesale marketplace for businesses, today announces a regional industry first – Team Buying. The site – which offers 1000s of wholesale products – is now helping SMEs to join forces and benefit from greater purchasing power and cost savings. WeMENA Teams is another innovation from the UAE-based online wholesale goods platform, […]

With Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General, Smart Dubai, present, the Human Resources Department at Smart Dubai organised an open dialogue session, held remotely, discussing precautions and safety measures Smart Dubai is implementing to ensure a safe return to the office for all employees. The session showcased the successive stages through […]

The Dubai Press Club (DPC), in partnership with Google News Lab, today hosted a live virtual workshop on the tools and techniques that journalists can use to visualise data to create more compelling news stories. The interactive session titled ‘Data Journalism and Visualisation’ was conducted remotely on Google Hangouts. More than 75 journalists and media […]

In line with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority’s, Dubai Culture, efforts to realise the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to drive the advancement of the emirate’s creative scene and establish Dubai as a global centre for art and culture, an incubator for […]

Top officials from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police will headline Wednesday’s forum at Al Nasr Club, alongside representatives from European Tour golf and UAE Football and Basketball Associations, as they discuss precautionary measures and protocols for the safe return of spectators to sports events when competitions resume following weeks of stoppage due to COVID-19. […]

Dubai Chamber processed a total of 152,059 electronic transactions between March and May of this year, at a rate of 50,000 transactions per month, the non-profit public organization has revealed. The latest figures reflect the broader trend of businesses in Dubai accessing government services online amid movement restrictions brought forth in response to the coronavirus […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with Property Finder, launched the second edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index, working to improve and expand it to become an annual, quarterly, and monthly index that includes the Q1 2020 index and the monthly index for 2020 until April. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012, […]

Emirates Official Store has just made shopping for Emirates merchandise even more convenient and rewarding. Emirates Skywards members can now shop online for Emirates branded items using their Skywards Miles as currency. Members can also earn Skywards Miles while shopping, with 1 Mile earned for every $1 spent. With online shopping on the rise, Skywards Members can […]

Palma Holding, one of the most prestigious names in the real estate industry, has announced the release of its AED 365 millionOlivara Residences & Park— the first integrated community in Dubai Studio City. This new project marks the third collaboration between Palma and Hazel Wong, the renowned architect of  Emirates Towers, Silverene Towers, and Serenia […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial centre and top international business hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that it has invested in four FinTech start-up companies. The investment reflects the DIFC’s commitment to driving the future of finance and is part of the USD 100 million […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, HIPA, announced the winners of its ninth competition, entitled ‘Water’. Australian photographer Jasmine Carey won the grand prize of USD $120,000, while Emirati creativity sparkled with a two-way victory through photographers Yousef bin Shakar Al Zaabi and Rashed Al Sumaiti. Saudi photographers Abdullah Alshathri […]

Benedetta Paravia, author, producer, and co-host of the cross media format (TV, web and inflight) ‘Hi Dubai’, is now joined by the Countess Patrizia Landini in the second season “Hi Emirates”, which has been produced in English and Italian. In this season, ‘Hi Dubai’ changes its name to ‘Hi Emirates’ and narrates how today, the […]

Summer is nearly here. While movement restrictions are slowly easing, many of you may have not ventured out to spend on refreshing your summer wardrobes. Have you ever thought of how much of a difference organising your clothes and accessories will make to your style and overall wardrobe space? A lot of what is always […]

Some of Dubai’s top football academies, including Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus, have reopened their doors for training after weeks of closure due to COVID-19, while others like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are waiting for restrictions to ease on players under the age of 12. Manchester City Football Schools, Barca Academy and […]

P&O Marinas has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Pindar Yacht Management FZE (PYM), for the development of a water sports academy, a recreational club, an exhibition space and a range of associated marine leisure services and facilities. Under the agreement, PYM will bring its experience as an international sailing business and brand to support […]

ONLY webinars is the new venture launched by Cyber Gear to assist organisations in the region to design, host, and promote webinars online. According to Sharad Agarwal – CEO of Cyber Gear, “Webinars are ideal for boosting brand awareness and legitimacy, turning prospects into customers and increasing revenue. In the post COVID economy, most businesses […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced sustained performance in the reinsurance sector. The sector grew by 17.4% in 2019, representing the highest volume of premiums ever written in the market, further reinforcing the Centre’s position as the leading reinsurance […]

Following the UAE Federal Government’s announcement to lift restrictions on transit passengers services, from 15th June Emirates will offer passenger services to 16 more cities on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. With travel restrictions remaining in place in most countries, customers are reminded to check entry and exit requirements before their journeys. Flights to the following […]

Keeping in line with its entrepreneurship advocacy efforts, Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched its Banking and Funding Startup series. The first session witnessed the participation of RAKBANK, a member of the Dubai Chamber-led working group on SME banking, represented by MrDhirajKunwar, the Bank’s Managing Director […]

The ‘Ramadan Heroes’ campaign, launched by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority to mark the holy month of Ramadan, recorded a huge success, resulting in the distribution of 50,955 meals to basic services workers across Dubai. The campaign, conceived as an expression of appreciation and gratitude towards the important services these workers provide the community with, […]

The 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai, originally scheduled for February 2021, has now been postponed to November 2021 to coincide with the new dates for Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced. Co-organised by Dubai Chamber and the ICC World Chambers Federation, the upcoming Congress will now be held on […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has revealed the standing of construction and infrastructure work in Mohammed bin Rashid City’s new landmark destination, Riviera. The first phase of the development now stands at 60%, phase two at 37%, and phase 3 at 22%, while the master developer is making substantial progress in […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading trade and logistics hub announced its readiness to facilitate the full operations of over 8,000 companies through conducting a massive disinfection programme across all its facilities. The area covered for internal fumigation and disinfection of buildings is around 3,300,000 sqm equivalent to 462 soccer fields. The road disinfection […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for RENAULT in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has announced an exclusive deal on its one of its best-selling vehicles. The Duster is now being offered at an exceptional starting price of AED47,900, VAT-inclusive. The SUV is distinctive for its […]

Restrictions imposed to contain the Covid-19 outbreak in the UAE have led to significant changes in consumer behaviours in the country, according to new analysis published by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The study, based on Google Trends data, noted that online grocery shopping became the norm for many consumers in the UAE between […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EC3 Brokers to implement a Group Health Insurance Master Policy. The Group Health scheme will be available to over 2,400 active registered firms in DIFC who provide […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has rolled out a series of initiatives to support startups and entrepreneurs in Dubai in view of the challenges posed by COVID-19. The support measures, being implemented in line with the directives of the leadership to ensure business […]

The Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Police, is organizing a forum to discuss precautionary measures and protocols for the safe return of fans to sports events in Dubai once competitions resume in the coming period following weeks of stoppage due to COVID-19. Being organised under the slogan, “Your Commitment to Happiness”, the forum […]

The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)announced its official participation in TiE Women, a global initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across the globe. Through the TiE Women initiative, TiE Dubai aims to provide budding women entrepreneurs in the UAE and the MENA region with a platform to collaborate and showcase their business potential. Under […]

Under the directives received from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has reopened it’s Canada Visa Application Centre in Dubai with strict health and safety guidelines in place. Located at the Wafi Mall,3rd Floor, 2 Umm Hurair […]

Dubai Chamber members who are trading with markets in Asia are faring better than expected despite business challenges brought forth by the (Covid-19) pandemic, a new report issued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The report, entitled Asian Markets: Bright Spots amid the COVID-19 Trade Disruptions and issued to Dubai-based exporters and […]

Emaar Chairman Mohamed Alabbar tells retailers to “be bold” as the UAE gradually comes out of the COVID-19 crisis. In a special virtual conference call with over nine retailers on Sunday hosted by Mohamed Alabbar, the Emaar chairman outlined the group’s outlook for the months ahead and the steps being taken to reassure their clients. […]

Dubai Economy has announced the coordination of an alliance between NRTC Fresh and the InstaShopgrocery delivery App to enable consumers to enjoy same-day delivery of fresh products from the convenience of their home. The initiative comes in response to the growing demand for food and consumables ordered online as well as to meet the growing […]

More than 2,300 students from 6 public schools and 8 private schools in UAE took part in the virtual guided tours of Etihad Museum that were organised by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority via the Dubai 360 website and a virtual meeting platform. The visits highlighted the details of the museum, drawing inspiration from the […]

As the world of sports came to a complete halt due to COVID-19, many of its top stars chose to stay on in Dubai through the lockdown and now, as the world limps towards reopening, they have saluted the Emirate’s exemplary response to the pandemic as well as the top sports facilities available in the […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, announced an exceptional 4th edition of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management featuring a new category titled ‘Innovative Practices in Handling the COVID-19 Pandemic’. With the new category, the Award seeks to […]

The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources, FAHR, has announced return to work in all federal ministries, authorities and institutions as of Sunday 31st May 2020 and at a maximum 30 percent capacity of the total employees. The percentage will increase gradually, based on updates on new developments. The decision, which was circulated to all […]

Mai Dubai, a bottled water company fully owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has been awarded ‘Grade A – Gold’ rating by Dubai Municipality’s Food Safety Department for the second consecutive year. The Department commended Mai Dubai’s implementation of the highest quality standards and food safety management systems and processes. HE Saeed […]

As the mercury keeps climbing on the outside and COVID-19 continues to plague the world, Dubai Sports Council and Japanese sports drinks giants Pocari Sweat have come together to provide some much-needed relief for members of the community with a virtual run that every member of the household can take part in. Pocari Sweat is […]

Cyber Gear has launched a Webinar Series starting 2 June 2020, with weekly webinars on innovative technologies that are a hallmark of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. According to Sharad Agarwal – CEO of Cyber Gear, “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by the fusion of the digital, biological, and physical worlds, as well as the […]