Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber), hosted an open data workshop in cooperation with Smart Dubai – the government department mandated to ensure Dubai becomes the world’s smartest and happiest city. Taking place at Dubai Chamber’s head office, the first in a series of three training […]

As the race for “share of mobile” continues, Emirates marks a major milestone with 20 million downloads of its mobile app on the back of a strong mobile and digital strategy that has led to solid consumer uptake particularly in Africa, GCC and Asia. Catering to its global customer base, the Emirates app is available […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, announced on Tuesday that over 3,000 Emirati men and women have applied to become the next UAE astronaut on future space missions. Registration figures for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut were revealed during a press conference by Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General, MBRSC, Salem Al Marri, […]

Manrre Logistics Fund, a private Dubai-based investment company, today placed its shares into Nasdaq Dubai’s share depository as the company expands options for qualified investors. Manrre Logistics Fund deposited its shares in Nasdaq Dubai’s Central Securities Depository, CSD, which looks after them on behalf of shareholders in a trusted environment. The CSD also facilitates share […]

Get ready to play, discover, create and have masses of fun as Dubai’s latest children’s attraction, Orange Wheels launches its first indoor and outdoor education centre in Town Centre Jumeirah. Offering fun for the whole family, Orange Wheels boasts a stunning space on the first floor of the Town Centre mall, with both indoor and […]

Opera Gallery Dubai is proud to start the year with its first ever Sculptures exhibition, featuring a range of carefully selected pieces from contemporary artists such as Anthony James, Manolo Valdés and Valay Shende, highlighting a broad spectrum of medium and expression. Since the dawn of art practice, sculpture has been an important medium of […]

In consideration of the on-going global health implications of the Coronavirus and having consulted with our partners and stakeholders, Art Dubai today announces that the 14th edition of the international art fair, scheduled for 25 – 28th March 2020, will be postponed. Given the essential role the fair plays in promoting local and regional artists, we have made the […]

dnata, one of the largest travel management companies in the Middle East, has expanded its car rental portfolio by adding the quality services of Dollar Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental to its offering. Both brands are part of The Hertz Corporation, one of the global leading car rental companies, which dnata has been […]

Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, unveiled Mobimart, the region’s first grocery bus, bringing convenient and accessible shopping to the doorsteps of underserved neighbourhoods and communities across Dubai, six days a week. Carrefour Mobimart offers customers an extensive variety of daily groceries and fresh food, including a selection of organic produce, frozen […]

Ballet Revoluciόn, the world-renowned dance production that has amassed a world-wide fan base and received overwhelming praise for more than a decade, has made Global Village its home until 30th March 2020. Performing at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Ballet Revoluciόn […]

Emirates Post, the UAE’s leading postal and express provider, is testing a brand-new offering designed to ensure they are discoverable on today’s mobile digital mapping platforms, apps, search engines and in-vehicle navigation systems across any device. As part of its commitment to investing in digital solutions; Emirates Post has embraced a digital location intelligence and […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA). The MoU replaces two previous agreements signed in February 2005. The new MoU was signed by the Chief Executive of DFSA, Bryan Stirewalt and the Chief Executive of IOMFSA, Karen Badgerow, on […]

In partnership with the UN Environment Programme and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the World’s Greatest Show will commemorate World Wildlife Day 2021 with a specialist programming and events schedule A specialist programming and events schedule will take place at Expo 2020 Dubai on World Wildlife Day 2021 – in partnership with […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, the Waterfront Market’s very own annual celebration The Foodie Carnival returns for its second year anniversary from 5th March to 7th March, 2020 This year The Foodie Carnival joins Dubai Food Festival and promises a rich three-day culinary experience of nonstop food and fun at Dubai’s Waterfront Market. The Waterfront […]

With just a couple of days to go, organisers have pulled out all stops to ensure that ‘Holi Masti 2020’ is the biggest and craziest Holi party in town, featuring top entertainers flying in all the way from India, a multitude of colours, mouthwatering traditional delicacies, prizes galore, non-stop fun activities and fantastic ambiance in […]

Dubai is an important destination for arts and culture lovers, with the local art scene growing to include more independent homegrown artists that celebrate a variety of cultures – creating a vibe that is unique to Dubai. Art enthusiasts can embark on a journey to explore the finest galleries and cultural events with Dubai Calendar’s […]

Sami Valimaki rocketed up the Race to Dubai Rankings after sealing a first European Tour win with a dramatic play-off triumph over Brandon Stone on a thrilling final day at the Oman Open. The Finn, who was making only his sixth European Tour start after graduating from Qualifying School last year, forced a play-off with […]

Get a little bit noughty on the 12th March at Dubai’s favourite beach club with Reel 2 Real pumping their absolute bangers like I LIKE TO MOVE IT live on the Barasti Beach! (que Madagascar soundtrack) Every Thursday Barasti throws it back to a time where Tetris, Yo-Yos and Poggs reigned supreme. Get involved in some noughty activations that will take […]

French luxury bakery and sweets maker, Ladurée, in collaboration with H.E. Dr. Sara Al Madani, has unveiled its latest edition of premium double-decker macarons box, as part of its unique way of celebrating women in the region on 26th February 2020 at Ladurée Restaurant The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue, in the presence of media and […]

Well known Serbian singer Ana Bekuta, will be performing at Indie’s new Balkan Night this Tuesday 3rd March. The cool DIFC venue has just launched its new Balkan Night on a Tuesday, showcasing live performances from the Urgentni Centar – the UAE´s number 1 Balkan band, with special guest performances to be announced throughout the year. Tickets for this special performance as priced at AED […]

According to statistics from the National Economic Register of the Ministry of Economy, the number of economic licences issued in the UAE grew to 678,573 in February 2020, compared to 676,256 in January. This increase highlights the ongoing economic growth around the country. The Central Bank of the UAE noted that the country’s macroeconomic growth […]

Dubai Future Accelerators, DFA, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, launched the 7th cohort of its programme that seeks to position Dubai as a hub for innovation, emerging technologies and an ideal destination for start-ups and entrepreneurs with bold solutions to future challenges. Based on the requirements provided by the participating entities – Dubai […]

Emirates, the Official Airline of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, offered tennis fans memorable experiences during the two week run of the much anticipated tennis event. The championship, which ended yesterday, crowned Romania’s Simona Halep as Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) champion while Novak Djokovic from Serbia won the Association of Tennis Professionals 2020 (ATP) […]

As part of its long-standing pillar partnership with Meydan, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, sponsored Racing at Meydan, the regional race meet that features the GCC’s most prominent equestrians, through seven races named after some of its renowned projects, namely Riviera 1, Mina, Creek Views, Aliyah, Al Furjan, Mirage, and Riviera […]

The gold and jewellery market, which is among the pillars of Dubai’s reputation as a global retail hub and shopping destination, continues to enjoy robust consumer confidence and remain a leading economic activity in the emirate. Efforts by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy to spread consumer rights awareness while […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues to attract guests every day of the week and excite their tastebuds as they explore the increasingly diverse selection of the world’s most loved authentic street foods, dishes and desserts. Satisfy rumbling bellies and experience […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mashreq today announced the region’s first blockchain data sharing platform, now live in production, to support licensed businesses and corporates opening digital bank accounts instantly. In continuation of the consortium formed back in July 2019 between DIFC and Mashreq, the initiative known as Know Your Customer (KYC), along with […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has partnered with the region’s first pop-up cinema concept “Films In A Box” to bring films to a wider audience at the forthcoming “Al Marmoom: Film In The Desert”. The event, which is a platform to support and showcase emerging and established filmmakers both locally and regionally will […]

This March, Roxy Cinemas are rewarding repeat visitors with instant cash back to be used across various Meraas L&E destinations, just for watching a movie – pass me the popcorn please! With four prime locations across Dubai, including La Mer, City Walk, Box Park and The Beach, Roxy Cinemas offers an array of cinematic experiences […]

Dubai saw remarkable external trade growth in 2019, spurred by its efforts to achieve its 2025 trade target of AED2 trillion. Non-oil external trade last year grew 19 percent in volume from 91 million tons in 2018 to reach 109 million tons in 2019. Re-exports rose by a record 48 percent to reach 17 million […]

The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, board has endorsed the ‘First and Last-Mile’ strategy that advocates a healthy and active lifestyle by offering multiple mobility options integrated with mainstream public transport network. The strategy was endorsed during the authority’s board meeting led by Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, RTA Director-General and Chairman of the Board of […]

Dubai laid out the red carpet for the Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) which entered the emirate on February 28, the third day of the 10th edition of the annual breast cancer awareness programme. The ride that began from DIFC Avenue Boulevard at 10.30 am and wound up at Dubai Boulevard near Dubai Mall at noon, […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, handed over the ‘Flag’ of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Smart Government (HBMPSG), to Dubai Economy after it won the Best Government Initiative award for its ‘Instant Licence’ initiative. His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, […]

Dubai Maritime City has completed more than 25 percent of Phase 1 infrastructure for its commercial development. The works are expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2021. The AED 140 million development of the commercial area will enhance DMC’s status as a leading maritime services provider. DMC said all major and minor […]

Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) organized a session with an aim to support the country’s preparations for next 50 years and in connection with this year’s ‘UAE Innovation Month.’ The session, held in the presence of the leadership team headed by H.E Fahad Ahmed Al-Raeesi, CEO of DGW, encouraged the Workshop’s employees to come up with […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced a world class music recording studio that will become a permanent facility as part of its legacy plans in the future city of District 2020 – and the first project to make use of the studio will be Expo 2020’s all-female orchestra. The Firdaus Women’s Orchestra (Firdaus means ‘Paradise’ in […]

Visitors and residents are guaranteed a memorable month this March as Dubai welcomes spectacular performances, live entertainment and sporting action across the city’s many trendsetting venues. Here’s a snapshot of what Dubai Calendar, the city’s official events listings guide, has in store for the coming month. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT  Dubai Opera is all set to welcome […]

In recognition of the importance that Dubai holds in the global trade and investment arena, the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) held a gala ceremony to commemorate 100 years of its existence. During the event, Dubai Chamber officially announced that preparations for the 12th World Chambers Congress 2021 are underway. The ceremony, which was held […]

In honour of the rarest day on the calendar, three of Dubai’s favourite entertainment destinations are set to host an incredible one-day-only offer. On the 29th February, Roxy Cinemas, Laguna Waterpark and Mattel Play! Town will unleash mega discounts – with an incredible opportunity that will only come around once every four years. For the movie […]

With the weather heating up, the coolest waterpark in the region is giving children an even bigger reason to smile – offering the little one’s FREE entry throughout March. This epic ‘Kid’s Go Free’ promotion will run Sunday to Thursday from the 1st to the 26th of March, inviting children accompanied by a paying adult the chance […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); and His Excellency Chris Heaton-Harris, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, UK, witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between RTA and BeemCar Ltd; one of the biggest developers of sky pods in the world. […]

Big Fish Comedy, an entertainment company that has had audiences around the world laughing for over 20 years, will be featuring comedians from South Africa and the UK in April. Internationally renowned artists Barry Hilton, Rikki Jay, and Patrick Monahan will be lighting up the stage and leaving the audience in stitches. Presenting all styles […]

Berets MC, a Dubai based bike club will raise awareness for autism with the help of several cause supporters and exhibitors for the fifth year in a row by hosting an Autism Awareness Ride at the Dubai Investment Park on March 6th. This event invites children and teachers from local autism schools, bike riders, and […]

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, the West End production of THE KITE RUNNER will make its Middle East debut at Dubai Opera from 27 until 29 February, 2020. Adapted by playwright, director, and Professor Matthew Spangler, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has reaffirmed DIFC’s commitment to Asian FinTech partnerships and advancing the Centre’s FinTech ecosystem. DIFC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tribe Accelerator, the first Singapore government supported Blockchain accelerator, to collaborate on […]

Award winning Dubai-based interior designer, Nikki Bisiker, has joined forces with Emma Bache, a leading professional graphologist (hand-writing analyst) who recently published her book ‘Reading Between the Lines’.  Together they are to develop a fun yet revealing way to help clients understand their personality and therefore shed insight on their home lifestyle and design preferences. […]

Dubai Chamber hosted a workshop at its headquarters to introduce businesses and organisations to Dubai Chamber’s CSR Label. This comes after launching the first round of the Label for 2020, with applications being accepted until end of May 2020. The workshop, attended by 22 participants from 13 companies, provided comprehensive details about the Dubai Chamber […]

Swaidan Trading, Peugeot’s authorised distributor in Dubai and Northern Emirates, have announced their latest offers on selected Peugeot models until the end of March, 2020. Customers can enjoy free service for up to five years or 100,000km, as well as a five-year warranty and roadside assistance. Further enhancing the value of owning a Peugeot, the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), the 13th edition of Innovation Arabia Conference and Exhibition – a pioneering event dedicated to innovation in the Arab world, continued on the 2nd day at the Dubai […]

It was a marathon of a different kind – young, bright and futuristic minds at Carnegie Mellon University worked with intent over a 24-hour period to present 10 extraordinary ideas to Emirates – the lead sponsor of the varsity hackathon. The Emirates Group and Carnegie Mellon University, based in the US, have a history of partnering around various […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today announced that it has fined Enness Limited (Enness DIFC), a DIFC Representative Office. The DFSA fined Enness DIFC USD 105,000 (approximately AED 386,000) for engaging in unauthorised activity outside the scope of its Representative Office DFSA Licence. As a Representative Office, Enness DIFC is only permitted to carry […]

Dubai Sports City hosts yet another edition of the Dubai Pulse Ride, an incredible off-road cycling event held at The Sports Park on 13 March 2020. The cycling event is free and open to encourage everyone from professional riders to families and cycling enthusiasts of all ages to challenge themselves and cycle with some of […]

Dubai Chamber organized a breakfast roundtable for private and public sector stakeholders in Panama, with the aim to introduce them to the trade and investment opportunities in Dubai due to Expo 2020. The event also highlighted on Dubai as a global business destination and gateway to the MENA region for Latin American countries. Forty-five participants […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s number one destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is gearing up to host Guru Randhawa, the entertaining and talented pop singer who has established himself among India’s most famous artists, on the Main Stage from 9 pm on Friday 28th February. It’s difficult not […]

An impressive line-up of partners and speakers addressed industry peers and stakeholders on utilising the IoT landscape to drive innovation at the 5th Internet of Things 2020, held at Armani Hotel Dubai. The keynote addressed how AI has made business more profitable with Dr. Sven Korner and using semantic processing to interpret data to deliver […]

2020 is a Leap Year – the once-every-four-years event featuring 29 February, when, according to Irish tradition, customary roles are reversed and women can propose marriage. For ladies who are thinking of popping that all important question this year, there is no better way than in a romantic, waterside setting at some of Dubai’s best-loved […]

Dubai Economy and the American University in Dubai (AUD) have agreed to collaborate on offering specialised academic programmes in intellectual property (IP), innovation and entrepreneurship. A memorandum of understanding signed today between Their Excellences Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy, and Elias Bou Saab, Executive Vice President of the American University in Dubai, […]

Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), the inaugural edition of the ‘Literacy Challenge Forum’ officially opened today at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and with directives […]

Patrick Reed shot to the summit of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after capturing a second WGC-Mexico Championship title with a gutsy closing 67 to win by one stroke at Chapultepec Golf Club. The American star started the final day a shot off the lead and, after an opening birdie, made ten pars in […]

Dubai Restaurant Week (DRW) is a key element of the annual Dubai Food Festival, offering a calendar of exclusive dining experiences offered in partnership with the city’s best restaurants. Running from 5 to 14 March, foodies can take full advantage of bespoke Dubai Restaurant Week menus at an attractive price that saves customers up to […]