In keeping with the benevolent spirit of Ramadan, NRTC Fresh, the delivery platform for fresh fruits and vegetables has launched a pay it forward initiative to support families and individuals who may have been affected during the ongoing global pandemic. Customers are encouraged to nominate someone they would like to feed when they place their […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has injected fresh digital systems for the registration of Wills. A joint initiative of the Government of Dubai and the DIFC Courts, the Wills Service has now re-engineered its digital service offering in light of the current pandemic and the Government’s nationwide initiative to Stay Home and curb […]

Government teams along with volunteers from all over the emirate are working around the clock to secure the safety and health of the community under the ‘Your City Needs You’ campaign, part of the ‘Day for Dubai’ app launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai in March. […]

Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced today that it has setup a relief fund to support patients in the UAE affected financially by the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, global outbreak. The fund, in partnership with a number of hospitals across the UAE, supports the government’s efforts to […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has imposed fines on seven traders, three of which were pharmacies in Warsan, Al Qusais, and Al Jaddaf, for tampering with the prices of face masks. Two supermarkets in Al Safa; a trading company in Dubai South; and a marine services company were the […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, once again partnered with GoDaddy, to deliver practical hands-on training for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The online workshop, titled “Build a Digital Presence with GoDaddy” was attended by 25 members of the Dubai Startup Hub. It aimed at supporting founders to build […]

Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform launched by the freight division of Emirates has witnessed a strong reception by UAE customers in March and April 2020. A reliable and cost-effective e-commerce shipping solution targeted at individual shoppers and small businesses in the UAE, Emirates Delivers permits consolidation of purchases from multiple online retailers in the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has expanded its digital footprint and customer reach with the launch of an online webstore for LEGO Certified Stores in the UAE – yellowblocks.me. The new platform invites LEGO-lovers across the country to enjoy greater convenience as they shop from the Danish toy company’s wide variety of creative and interactive products. […]

In line with the directives of the UAE’s leadership and abiding by the instructions issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to combat the spread of the Corona virus, TruDoc24x7 healthcare will be providing advanced medical services to all its patients through the “TruDoc 24×7” application. This application allows licensed and registered healthcare practitioners provide […]

Life has changed dramatically over the course of a few short weeks. Companies have scrambled to create remote-work practices and help their employees set up their laptops with secure internet teleconferencing solutions. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “If COVID-19 has taught us one lesson going forward, it is that ‘Working from Home’ […]

The United Arab Emirates today sent a message of appreciation to the Government of Switzerland for displaying the UAE flag on the iconic Matterhorn Mountain in a gesture of global solidarity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expressing its gratitude, the UAE affirmed the country’s support for international efforts to demonstrate unity during these challenging […]

The Executive Office of the Gulf Disability Society has awarded the Emirati Yousef Khalid Al Murshidi with the title of “Personality of the World Autism Month,” for the excellence he has displayed and for acquiring numerous related prizes. The society also praised the UAE’s efforts to support People of Determination, coinciding with the celebration of […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 11,655 consumer complaints during the first three months of 2020, which was 40% higher than the complaints received in the same period last year. The increase signifies the persistent focus of Dubai Economy on protecting consumer rights, improving consumer awareness, as well as […]

Dubai Studio City organised a live and interactive session on its Instagram page with Emirati filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad, as part of “Reel Talks”, a digital weekly series featuring leading regional industry figures. Addressing an audience of content creators and industry experts, Al Fahd reflected on the current exceptional circumstances which have affected various sectors […]

The entire world is trying to come to terms with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the UAE is no different. While social distancing has created challenges for business continuity in the last two weeks, the real estate sector was largely unaffected in the first quarter of 2020, since the Dubai government began […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the launch of an innovative information platform to follow developments and impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on the economy and business sector in Dubai. The new platform, called “Business Connect”, aims to help companies and institutions in Dubai to overcome the economic repercussions of the spread of the virus. […]

Global Village is celebrating everyday heroes around the world by taking part in #LightItBlue, a worldwide campaign to show support for healthcare professionals and essential workers in the fight against COVID-19. Global Village is one of several global landmarks invited to participate in the #LightItBlue initiative and shine a beacon of support. Following last Thursday’s […]

Here is the simple case for blogging. People and companies are finding new ways of marketing. Companies that blog are 13 times more likely to achieve positive ROI. In the present day environment, where time is in abundance, there is absolutely no excuse to ignore this important marketing opportunity. Guest posting is beneficial because it […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), announced its assessment of ideations phase, the last step of the ‘Ideation Phase’ of the University Entrepreneurship Program. The initiative comes as part of the UAE Government’s efforts to activate and implement the sixth article of the 50-Year Charter, published in January by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and […]

Dubai’s Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs, PCLA, has distributed COVID-19 awareness guides to workers, drivers and accommodation supervisors, across 500 companies in the emirate. The guidelines are part of the PCLA’s efforts to conduct awareness campaigns and initiatives on safety and preventative measures undertaken to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a […]

KIKLABB: Licensing & Workspaces has announced the launch of Virtual Trade Licenses in Dubai that allow customers to set up a business without leaving their homes. The KIKLABB experts will guide through the entire company formation set up process including arranging customer licenses and visas from the convenience of their couch. Tasawar Ulhaq, CEO of […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, held its first general meeting (GM) virtually on Wednesday, April 15. SHUAA’s first post-merger annual results, approved by the Board, reflected ADFG’s positive contribution to the enlarged entity as well as the company’s capacity to sustain revenue and capitalize […]

Healthcare professional and front liners across the UAE and in Dubai Festival City, are working very hard to keep the community safe. To salute their commitment, dedication and sacrifices in such unprecedented times, Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, joined other landmarks across the UAE on 16th April, as part […]

The House of Luxury (HOL) has unveiled their new virtual showroom with exclusive virtual trunk shows featuring some of the Middle East’s leading fine jewellery designers; YEPREM, Alessa, Tabbah, Aisha Baker and Terizihan. ‘Peony Symphony Ring’Frozen in Time collection by Aisha Baker, in 18k White Gold Bracelet set with White Diamonds and White Quartz Aisha Baker says “We […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a streamlined guide to the National Disinfection Program, with the aim of helping the private sector learn how to manage their businesses smoothly during the implementation of the national disinfection drive. This guide is an added service provided by the Chamber to provide companies and the […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today has reported its financial results for the first quarter ending 31st March 2020. Key highlights [1Q 2020 vs 1Q 2019]: Stable Revenues Operating Income for 1Q 2020 stood at AED 1.5 billion, slight decline compared to last year. Net Profit for the quarter stands […]

The Centre for Responsible Business, under Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, organised an online training workshop on the safety and health of commercial vehicles drivers, during this period of Coronavirus (Covid-19). The e-workshop was organized by the “Road Safety” Task Force, which is part of Dubai Chamber’s Sustainability Network, and was attended by 55 […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that its projects across Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR), Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, and Downtown Jebel Ali are well underway, with construction progressing swiftly despite global COVID-19 challenges. According to the 24-hour sterilisation programme issued by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis […]

To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila next week, on 20, 22 and 24 April. Flights can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. This follows the successful operation of two flights to Manila this week which have already brought many Filipino residents […]

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Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, GDMO, unveiled a series of outdoor ads that form part of its new campaign to encourage the community to stay home. Featuring the slogan ‘For My Sake #StayHome for Us’, the campaign depicts artwork developed in collaboration with Emirati artist Maitha Demithan. The […]

Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, today announced a new support package for its business partners based at DIFC-owned assets giving them a three-month rent-free period on their base rent, providing businesses with added flexibility and financial relief. From April to June 2020, retailers of all types based in Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District […]

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, said the authority has undertaken a set of precautionary measures to protect its staff, customers, and all stakeholders from infectious diseases. “Our wise leadership is intent on ensuring the safety and health and all Dubai Government employees, as well […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), announced that it will continue to provide all support services to its customers and ensure business sustainability in the current exceptional circumstances. These services guarantee continued work in the real estate sector at its usual pace, confirming its importance in driving the national economy, […]

Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on today’s flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results […]

A leading pharmacy chain in the UAE today announced that it will offer medicines at cost price to visitors who are stranded in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aster Pharmacy, part of Aster DM Healthcare, said in a statement the decision came following “several requests from various consulates to assist their citizens to […]

Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Center (CCC) announced the UAE’s first full genome sequencing of the COVID-19 virus. The successful sequencing of the virus from a patient in Dubai was performed by researchers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). The COVID-19 Command and Control Center was established by His […]

Established in response to the immediate challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the cultural and creative sector in the UAE, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Art Dubai Group launched the Dubai Ideathon. Running from April 7 – 8, the workshop sessions brought together international experts from different fields, all working collectively to […]

The Dubai Department of Economic Development has said that foodstuff trade in the emirate continues to run smoothly and as planned as a result of measures taken by the department to support the food security agenda in the UAE. In a statement, the department, also known as Dubai Customs, noted that external trade in foodstuff […]

With traditional sports and outdoor activity coming to a standstill around the globe due to the COVID19 pandemic, Dubai Sports Council is encouraging sports event organisers in the Emirate to innovate and embrace the virtual and esports world. To facilitate the organiser, Dubai Sports Council have added a special segment for registering Virtual Events on […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has released “Life after COVID-19: Telecommunications”, the fourth issue from its series of special reports launched following the novel coronavirus outbreak. The report examines the way forward in business continuity for organizations in the UAE and across the world, while considering the unknown variables set forth by COVID-19.  The research papers come […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 784 complaints relating to prices within two weeks of  launching its awareness campaign on the importance of raising consumer complaints, and announcing a new portal – Price.ded.ae – for consumers to submit complaints relating to price increases. Ahmed Al Zaabi, Director of the […]

Mall of the Emirates has launched a new online platform that ensures consumers who eagerly awaited the new Spring Summer 2020 collections can continue to shop the latest arrivals from the mall’s fashion, beauty, and luxury brands. Trends At Your Doorstep, will provide residents in Dubai with a seamless online shopping experience. Customers can now […]

While the world is focusing on social distancing and staying indoors to bolster health and hygiene factors during the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the rise in residential waste levels are inevitable and can imminently increase. The rise in e-commerce placements leading to cardboard box disposals, stay at home cleaning chores, increasing order-in […]

Last month, customers at Dubai restaurant ‘Shabab Shawarma’ were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by a workforce with a difference. The restaurant took part in Autism Works Wonders, a campaign which aims to encourage businesses to be more inclusive in their hiring policies. ‘As a hidden gem ourselves, we understand perfecting the potential of hidden […]

The Dubai Ambulance frontline workers received a special thank you by way of freshly baked pizzas. Domino’s Pizza UAE provided 1,200 pizzas which were distributed over three days to different Dubai Ambulance points to show gratitude to the paramedics and first line of defense. This came as part of Domino’s Pizza community initiative to show […]

Today The Dubai Mall announced the launch of its virtual store now available on noon.com. Created to support the community, this strategic partnership enables The Dubai Mall to continuously serve its customers from the comfort of their homes, whilst supporting the UAE’s ‘#StayHome’ directive. The Dubai Mall virtual store on noon.com brings together the strengths […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy organised 41 inspection visits last week to major commercial outlets to verify their compliance with the precautionary measures against COVID-19. The inspections resulted in nine warnings to the outlets. Abdul Aziz Al Tannak, Director of Commercial Control Department in CCCP, said: “The inspection team […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector at Dubai Economy has achieved record results in applying work-from-home and activating smart and electronic channels, as the total number of commercial registration and licensing transactions from March 22 to April 13 this year reached 14,366. Of these, 66% were electronic transactions and 34% were through Outsource Service […]

“TECOM Group has sent out a message of hope and positivity to its partners and community members. The simple yet very motivating message came in the form of a video that states that we are experiencing these exceptional times together, but we need to cherish the precious moments we are living and stay hopeful. The […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), announced the launch of a new CSR initiative called ‘Together,’ in cooperation with a number of jointly owned property (JOP) management companies in Dubai. The new initiative, which aims to provide support for tenants and landlords, confirms the solidarity of all efforts in the […]

dnata corporate Travel, one of the largest business travel management companies in the Middle East, has taken several initiatives to provide the highest possible value to its corporate customers to help them navigate today’s challenging and fast-changing global travel environment. dnata has focused on minimising the impact on customers’ travel budgets whilst complementing their duty […]

With reference to the directive of the Supreme Committee of Crisis & Disaster Management in Dubai on nine activities related to food trade, including meat trading, fruits & vegetable trading, roasters, mills, fish trading, coffee trading, and tea trading, Dubai Economy explains that: The aforementioned activities are part of the Foods sector, exempted from closing […]

Putting customers first, Emirates has updated its COVID-19 travel waiver policies into one simplified approach for rebooking and refunds on tickets issued in all its global markets. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “The travel and airline industry have complicated rulebooks for how fares, re-bookings or refunds are applied, which also differ depending on […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has imposed fines on nine merchants, including five pharmacies in Al Quoz 1, Al Mizhar, Al Warqa 1 and Al Sabkha as well as a supply company, supermarket, and a trading company for taking advantage of the present circumstances by inflating the prices of […]

Dubai’s real estate market displayed several encouraging signs over Q1, including an annual rise in sales volume and a slowdown in the pace of value declines across the Emirate. This positive sentiment, however, is likely to be tempered in the near-term by the COVID-19 crisis, according to the latest Observer: Dubai Residential Report Q1 2020 […]

Emirates is planning to operate passenger services to Jakarta, Manila Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria, and Kabul in addition to the already commenced operation to London and Frankfurt. These services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home. Passengers will be able to book directly on emirates.com or via their travel agent. Only citizens of the destination […]

DP World, UAE Region has implemented a rapid, resolute action plan to secure the health and safety of its people and its services across all its business, logistics and supply chain assets to keep essential trade flowing in the midst of the global pandemic. The comprehensive and inclusive measures are being rigorously applied in close […]

The Dubai Dolls, a homegrown and cruelty free beauty brand, who believe in empowering women and giving back. With a clear mission at heart, The Dubai Dolls have created four Lip Shine shades that reflect the culturally diverse women of Dubai along with two faux mink eyelashes. The four shades are named after the most […]

Emirates Post has opened its new international operations hub in Dubai International Airport (DXB), providing global e-commerce, parcel and logistics brands a gateway to the UAE, KSA, and regional markets and vice versa. In the wake of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed on regional and international travel, the postal, parcel and logistics industries face a […]