His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, launched the Buna Payment System for the Arab Regional Payments Clearing and Settlement Organization. The launch took place at the World Governments Summit 2024, in the presence of Their […]

Initial phase open to Dubai-founded SMEs in F&B; FMCG; retail, including parts and machinery distribution; e-commerce; services; and manufacturing sectors First phase to facilitate up to AED15 million in funding to SMEs with Emirates NBD’s support Initiative aims to accelerate the global expansion of high-potential SMEs, supporting the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 […]

The Seventh Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) Ministerial Consultation ended on Sunday, 11 February, with a Closing Statement that outlines a set of principles and priorities for the next edition of the Dialogue. The announcement followed two days of meetings that the UAE hosted as part of the World Government Summit 2024, bringing together ministers of […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Arab Youth Ministers taking part in the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders, held on Day 0 of the World Governments Summit 2024. The three-day summit kicks off tomorrow under the theme ‘Shaping Future […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and  Ruler of Dubai, together with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board […]

In a significant initiative that reinforces its leadership in safety infrastructure and innovation, Dubai Civil Defense has launched the world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The initiative reflects Dubai’s strategy to constantly enhance its fire and rescue services and raise environmental sustainability. Engineered to provide high efficiency in safeguarding marine activities as well as […]

The vaping industry had experienced significant growth over the preceding decade. The exact size of the vaping business can vary depending on factors such as region, regulation, and market trends. However, globally, it was estimated to be a multibillion-dollar industry. In recent years, the vaping market has expanded rapidly, driven by factors such as the […]

Middle East’s favourite value-fashion and homeware brand REDTAG begins its Ramadan specials on a high note with festival-themed dinnerware and deluxe furnishings, along with exclusive offers to welcome shoppers to a season of prayer, celebrations, and reflection REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading fashion and homeware brand, known for its superior quality, value-based pricing, and styles […]

du achieves 5G-Advanced milestone with the deployment of Three Carrier Aggregation in TDD Massive MIMO base station, empowering users with an unmatched network experience and a peak data rate surpassing 5Gbps. Dubai, UAE, February 7, 2024: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), has achieved a new milestone in its pursuit of 5G-Advanced technology. The […]

Dubai Duty Free COO, Ramesh Cidambi, Joint COO Salah Tahlak, Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing, Mona Al Ali, SVP – HR and Sharon Beecham, SVP – Purchasing along with Vice Consul Generals Mr. Liu Zhengjie and Ms. Wang Yi, Mr. He Chao, Director of Consular Section and Mr. Liang Jing, Director of Consular Dubai […]

Internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter, James Blunt, makes a most welcome return to Dubai as he takes centre stage for what promises to be a night to remember on Friday, 24th May 2024 at Coca-Cola Arena for as part of his ‘Who We Used To Be’ tour. “I cannot find the words to say how excited I am […]

Campaign open to Emiratis, Expatriates and, Business Entities – until 31 May 2024 Dubai, 6 February 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, is offering customers the chance to win prizes of more than AED 9 million when they grow their account balances with the bank. […]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and its partners in the ‘Professional and Practical Training Programme’ for Emirati students have surpassed the target set for the programme’s pilot phase in 2023 by providing more than 3,400 training opportunities for Emirati students. Over 500 entities provided training opportunities, a result that led to exceeding […]

Dubai, UAE, 5 February 2024: The Group Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has released his global investment outlook for 2024 themed “The Year of Answers”. The 2024 outlook was announced by Maurice Gravier, Group Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD Group […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA received a total of 742,035 tenancy contract data in 2023, compared to 648,065 contracts in 2022, an increase of about 14.5%. This data included new and renewed Ejari contracts from all customer categories. DEWA’s systems are electronically integrated with the Ejari […]

Cyber Gear and Bellamy Alden Institute for AI-Enablement have partnered to create an AI Workshop for executives who wish to learn the power of ChatGPT and GPT-4 to boost the productivity of their operations. The workshop will be held on 5 March from 9 am to 1 pm at Villa Rotana Hotel in Dubai. According […]

Turner & Townsend, a leading global professional services company in the construction industry, has released its inaugural Middle East Digital Market Intelligence Report1, surveying key decision makers working on Middle East construction projects, with 63 percent of respondents stating their organisation has an active digital strategy.  Companies in the region are strategically embracing digital technologies […]

The specific ranking of the top vaping sites can vary over time due to changes in popularity, market dynamics, and user preferences. However, here are ten prominent vaping websites that were widely recognized in the vaping community: Element Vape (https://www.elementvape.com/) VaporDNA (https://www.vapordna.com/) DirectVapor (https://www.directvapor.com/) EightVape (https://www.eightvape.com/) VaporFi (https://www.vaporfi.com/) Breazy (https://www.breazy.com/) MyVaporStore (https://www.myvaporstore.com/) Giant Vapes (https://www.giantvapes.com/) […]

Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin (right) launched his biography with author Graeme Wilson (left), accompanied by Breeda McLoughlin and Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President for Marketing The biography based on the life of Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, titled ‘A Life Well Spent’ […]

From 1 February onwards, Emirates is launching an innovatively designed, complimentary inflight loungewear set for Business Class customers including a relaxed cowl neck top and drawstring pants, comfortable slippers, and a matching eye mask. The luxurious loungewear is designed to be the ideal ‘flight fit’ – perfect for sleeping in, but also suitable to wear […]

Emirates has recently experienced its busiest winter for baggage handling in the last 3 years. The winter period statistics from September 2023 to January 2024 show that while handling an average of 2.7 million bags each month from Dubai to 140 global destinations, Emirates maintains a 99.9% success rate. Emirates has an excellent statistical record […]

Emirates NBD enters strategic regulatory technology (RegTech) partnership with Silent Eight to enhance financial crime controls Silent Eight’s innovative AI-based platform automates financial transaction screening investigations Partnership integrates Emirates NBD’s robust compliance program with the pioneering provider in the industry Dubai, UAE, 1 February 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, […]

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has broken ground on the second phase of its Uptown Dubai development as it continues to substantially enhance and expand its real estate offering. The groundbreaking comes following the appointment of Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation for the enabling and foundation works. The second phase of the development will see the […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), announced the launch of the Future of Government Work Accelerators Programme, to support government entities in Dubai in adopting the best work practices to keep pace with transformations in the workplace, strengthening the Dubai Government’s preparedness for the future. The programme was […]

A bunch of exciting festivals, shopping extravaganzas, and events are lined up throughout Dubai for visitors and residents this year. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has unveiled a packed calendar featuring 17 different festivals and events in the annual Retail Calendar 2024. The list includes well-loved events like Dubai Fashion Season, Ramadan in Dubai, Eid in […]

Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. Fulfilled by Dubai Visa Processing Centre* (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the new initiative will enable Emirates customers to skip queues when arriving in […]

Emirates has announced expanding its world-class Chauffer-drive service in Hong Kong, to now include the airline’s Business Class passengers arriving to and departing from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) starting from 1 February 2024. Through this complimentary service for Emirates’ First and now Business Class customers, the airline further elevates its offering for its premium […]

Emirates will be reopening its refreshed Emirates Lounge at Brisbane Airport on 03 February, extending a warm welcome to First and Business Class travellers, as well as eligible Emirates Skywards members. Revealing a newer, modern design and furnishings with Middle Eastern influences, the newly renovated Emirates Lounge will offer passengers a visually stunning and comfortable […]

Dubai Trade, the leading trade facilitation hub in the UAE, has crossed 300 million transactions since the platform was established in 2003, eliminating approximately 617 million printed documents and saving 25,400 metric tons of CO2 emissions. The achievement comes on the back of a record-setting year in 2023, with Dubai Traderegistering 32.6 million transactions compared […]

Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. Fulfilled by Dubai Visa Processing Centre* (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the new initiative will enable Emirates customers to skip queues when arriving in […]

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar, and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, extended his congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, and His Highness […]

The Elite Cars, the exclusive distributor of Jetour in the UAE, launched the JETOUR T2 model on January 27. The fast-growing global automotive brand is known for bringing a “Safe, Comfortable, Intelligent, and Robust” Travel+ lifestyle to individuals. The launch in the UAE marks a historic milestone as the new model’s first-ever global introduction. It […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today unveiled its February events line-up with an action-packed 2024 business calendar. The roster of upcoming events spans across vital sectors, including healthcare, food and beverage and real estate, among others. Now in its 23rd year, Medlab Middle East kicks off the month (5 – 8 February), offering a world-leading […]

Dubai has announced the launch of the Dubai Reef project, one of the world’s largest marine reef developments, marking a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation.In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, […]

Embark on a thrilling exploration into the future of vaping as we unveil the Top 10 Pod Systems. This carefully curated list features an impressive array of cutting-edge devices that have taken the vaping world by storm. From the sleek and powerful SMOK NORD 5 to the versatile and stylish Vaporesso XROS 3 Series, each […]

By arranging a Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL), Sidara continues to align its business operations with its foundational commitment to elevating sustainability and to providing clients and communities with solutions that reduce carbon emissions and safeguard the planet. Dubai, 31 January 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, […]

As the cycling community gears up for the 14th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, organizers have announced the official 2024 race route for the Dubai Gran Fondo UCI World Series Qualifier event on Sunday 25th February. Taking in stunning views and iconic locations across the city […]

From 1 February onwards, Emirates is launching an innovatively designed, complimentary inflight loungewear set for Business Class customers including a relaxed cowl neck top and drawstring pants, comfortable slippers, and a matching eye mask. The luxurious loungewear is designed to be the ideal ‘flight fit’ – perfect for sleeping in, but also suitable to wear […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the Algeria Street Improvement Project stretching 2 km from the intersection of Algeria Street and Al Khawaneej Street (South) to the intersection of Tunis Street (North) at Al Muhaisnah (1) and Al Mizhar (1). The project is part of RTA’s continuous efforts to upgrade road infrastructure across […]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) reported over 51 million communication processes with its customers through its communication system ‘Tawasul’ in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 65% compared to 2022, where around 31 million processes were reported. The Ministry’s communication system ‘Tawasul’ offers 14 smart digital channels for customers, including the call […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed its energy conservation project’s first and second phases. As part of this project, they installed 19,968 energy-saving LED bulbs in metro stations and facilities. This initiative has saved approximately 16.7 million kilowatts of energy within two years, which amounts to AED7.6 million. Additionally, it has reduced the carbon […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the 23% construction completion of Azizi Vistain Dubai Studio City, one of Dubai’s most distinguished residential areas, with its projected completion date set for Q3 2024. With a dedicated workforce of 255, construction is advancing swiftly. The structural work currently at 59%, blockwork at […]

Mashreq proudly announces its financial results for the fiscal year 2023, showcasing an unwavering commitment to and achievement of a robust and sustainable growth trajectory. The company’s dedication to client centrism and operational excellence is evident in the noteworthy Earnings per Share (EPS) of AED 42.82, a testament to its resilience and ability to create […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will host the International Commission for Driver Testing Congress (CIECA Congress), at the Dubai World Trade Center (6th-7th March 2024). The congress will feature 16 prominent international speakers, alongside the participation of driving institutes and universities across the nation in addition to several RTA agencies and sectors. This event, […]

Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations, including manufacturers and engineering companies, regional businesses and industries, leading logistics and […]

Gulf Capital announced today that the Saudi Council of Health Insurance (CHI) presented its Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) portfolio company, ACCUMED Saudi Arabia, the prestigious ‘Best RCM Service Provider of the Year’ Award. This accolade is a significant testament to ACCUMED’s leadership and innovation in the healthcare sector. Dr. Ayham Refaat, Founder and CEO […]

202 students from 24 UAE schools made a splash at Emirates Aviation University’s seventh Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing. Students in grades 11 and 12 from schools across the UAE built rockets using materials at hand. Each year, the challenge for participants is to launch water rockets at a 45-degree angle, powered […]

Gulf Capital announced today that the Saudi Council of Health Insurance (CHI) presented its Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) portfolio company, ACCUMED Saudi Arabia, the prestigious ‘Best RCM Service Provider of the Year’ Award. This accolade is a significant testament to ACCUMED’s leadership and innovation in the healthcare sector. Dr. Ayham Refaat, Founder and CEO […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract to upgrade the existing nol (Card-Based Ticketing System) to a sophisticated, central wallet technology (Account Based Ticketing System), aligning with the top global practices. This project, which requires an investment of AED350 million , is one of the key deliverables of RTA’s Digital Strategy Roadmap […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has obtained the BS 8001:2017 certification in circular economy from the British Standards Institution (BSI), marking it as the first government entity in the Middle East and North Africa to obtain such a certification. This accomplishment is in line with RTA’s strategic goals and objectives that promote sustainability as […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality brand with iconic luxury and lifestyle hotels and residences around the world, is pleased to unveil its own lifestyle gym brand, VEO. Launching in April, VEO will be the newest community space for people passionate about wellness and fitness, opening in some of Emaar’s iconic properties across Dubai with […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended the deadline for submissions to the 13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) to 15th March  2024. The extension aims to encourage a wider range of participants, including governmental, semi-governmental entities, and private companies from both the UAE and the Middle East and North Africa region, to […]

Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Ali Akawi, CEO of ITP Media Group Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin was presented with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Arabian Business Achievement Awards held last night, 25th January at Atlantis […]

Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, concluded a successful partnership with Hero Dubai Desert Classic during its landmark 35th edition held at Emirates Golf Club recently. Defending champion and world No 2, Rory Mcllroy successfully defended his title for the fourth year with an impressive one-shot win at the global event that drew the best golfers […]

The enchanting dance adaptation of “Le Petit Prince” unfolded its magic on the opening night at Dubai Opera, captivating the hearts of the audience with a spellbinding performance. Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group are delighted to announce the resounding success of this timeless masterpiece on its premiere night. The stage came alive with the […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will ramp up its operations in Australia by upgrading its second daily flight EK430/431 between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380 starting from 1 October, along with adding a second daily service between Dubai and Perth operated by a Boeing 777-300ER starting from 1 December. From […]

Hundreds of Emirates Group employees descended on the Dubai desert this week to successfully set a new Guinness World Records title for the Most nationalities in a yoga lesson. The event, designed to kick-start the new year with a unique wellness initiative, saw participants from 144 different nationalities take on the challenge at sunset. The initiative […]

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner-General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, and His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, honoured the companies and drivers who emerged as winners of the Delivery Sector Excellence Award, […]

Emirates and Real Madrid are capturing the attention of football fans around the world with the launch of an ad, starring some of the stars of the club, to entice customers to travel across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations. The commercial features Real Madrid players Nacho, Vinicius Jr., Kepa and Rodrygo, who, […]

In 2023, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued 67,341 permits for practising the passenger transport profession. The figure encompasses 6,883 permits for school transport drivers, 20,483 permits for limousine chauffeurs, 30,215 permits for taxi drivers, 6,813 permits for school transport attendants and 2,947 permits for the Naqel service, which facilitates passenger transport from other […]