Expo 2020 and government-led infrastructure projects were key factors driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector in 2018 and 2019, and this is trend expected to continue over the next two years, according to new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry at a briefing organised for delegates attending the Big 5 exhibition. […]

Arabian Adventures, part of Emirates Group, has strengthened its presence in the United States and Canada by appointing Hidden Doorways Travel Collection as its market representative. The partnership will see the company drive awareness and sales of Arabian Adventures’ premium products and services by promoting its comprehensive UAE and Oman offering to consumers and trade […]

Emirates has reinvented its inflight retail offering by launching EmiratesRED. The new collection offers customers on board not only a wide selection of duty and tax free products, but also the ability to purchase unique experiences in Dubai and beyond, as well as products from Emirates Official Store. The revamped offering has been welcomed by […]

Emirates expects a busy travel period this weekend ahead of the 48th UAE National Day holiday. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th November with over 40,000 passengers travelling through Terminal 3. Customers are reminded to check-in early and arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, stated that the participation of over 5,000 volunteers, including university students, families, workers, graduates, government employees, private sector employees, the elderly, people of determination and women, in creating the world’s largest natural flower carpet highlights the UAE’s values of tolerance, especially as they represent more than […]

Get ready to groove as the most sensational, magical and talented brother duo, ArmaanMalik and Amaal Mallik are heading to Dubai for a special National Day Celebration event. The famous brothers will be performing live at Bollywood Parks Dubai on Monday, 2nd December 2019 from 8:30 pm onwards. Available on Platinumlist Dubai, the ticket for […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issued 4,763 new licenses for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activities in October 2019. This comes in line with the continuing investor confidence in Dubai and new opportunities arising across diverse economic sectors. According to the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in DED 68.1% of […]

Flytxt, the Dutch company with headquarters in Dubai and the independent market leader in intelligent marketing technology announced that VinaPhone (unit of VNPT), the second-largest telecom operator in Vietnam has deployed its flagship product NEON-dX. VinaPhone will harness analytics, AI and marketing automation capabilities of the platform to drive personalized engagement with more than 30 […]

The first cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Customer Excellence Award was officially launched earlier today at the MRM Business Conference in Dubai which also saw the launch of the 11th cycle of the MRM Business Award and 3rd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. Applications for all three awards are […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest indoor movies-inspired theme park, featuring immersive rides and attractions along with LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park is commemorating the 48th UAE National Day with a superb ‘Buy one park ticket and get additional tickets for only AED 48 each’. This celebratory offer for all UAE residents is valid from […]

Bayut has announced yet another impressive milestone this month, with their monthly unique sessions exceeding a whopping 3 Million in October 2019! Following on from their incredible campaign featuring Hollywood heartthrob Chris Hemsworth, Bayut has solidified their position as the most trusted real estate website in the UAE, with the largest inventory of available listings. […]

Emirates is adding a fourth daily service to Dhaka from 1 June 2020, to cater to Bangladesh’s growing economy and the country’s large diaspora who work and live in the Middle East, Europe and the US. The new service will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER in a two-class configuration, featuring 42 Business Class and […]

A delegation led by Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares recently visited Vietnam to witness the launch of a three-year program that aims to scale-up a librarian training model that will help underserved students adopt and grow a habit of reading. The AED 7,347,000 (USD 2 million) program is set to […]

Back by popular demand, the LEGO® Architecture Burj Khalifa returns to store shelves in the UAE. Re-launching in commemoration of the 48th UAE National Day, the once-limited edition set is being re-introduced across select retailers exclusive to the UAE. Suitable for anyone aged 12 years and above, the prized collectable allows LEGO fans to bring […]

Emirates has signed a codeshare and interline agreement* with SpiceJet to give travellers to and from India seamless access to a wider and a stronger route network. This is the first-ever codeshare agreement signed by SpiceJet. From early 2020, customers travelling to India can take advantage of many more flight options on routes common to […]

This UAE National Day experience authentic Emirati heritage at Downtown Dubai and Souk Al Bahar, which will host a wide range of entertainment activities to delight everyone. Visitors can also experience the mesmersising LED show on Burj Khalifa as well as The Dubai Fountain’s dazzling performances set to the tune of the UAE National Anthem […]

One of the truly iconic R&B groups in music history, Boyz ll Men will perform in UAE for the very first time at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations, the band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated […]

Jon Rahm pocketed a mammoth US$5 million in prize money after winning both the DP World Tour Championship and the European Tour’s Race to Dubai on an action-packed final day at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The Spaniard, who has now won four Rolex Series events, started the day tied at the top of the leaderboard with […]

Jon Rahm was crowned as the DP World Tour 2019 Champion, also scooping the “Race to Dubai” title, at the 10th edition of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Over 60,000 fans attended the final round of Dubai’s biggest golf event, which has been supported by Emirates for 10 years. As the Official Airline, Emirates engaged […]

On November 24th, the finals of the UAE’s first DP World Tour Championship STEAMathalon presented by BMW Group Middle East and AGMC took place at Jumeirah Golf Estates, in association with Canada’s leading Ed-Tech company, Kalebr, European Tour, Re:Set and Dubai Autism Center. DP World Tour Championship STEAMathalon presented by BMW Group Middle East and […]

AGMC, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars authorised dealer in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates unveiled a brand new and exceptional collection of stunning and highly Bespoke Rolls-Royce cars during a special event held at the Rolls-Royce Boutique in City Walk. The Rolls-Royce Wraith Teal, Rolls-Royce Wraith Falcon, Rolls-Royce Brenner Green Dawn Black Badge, and the Rolls-Royce Orange […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today marked the ground-breaking of its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion, located near the UAE pavilion and between the Sustainability and Opportunity Districts. Under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy’, the pavilion will be split across five distinct pavilion structures or ‘houses’ inspired by traditional oil […]

The International Institute for Tolerance (IIT) today announced at a press conference the start of competitions for the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tolerance Award that will receive nominations from across the globe. Individuals and entities with outstanding achievements in promoting tolerance worldwide can be nominated for the first-of-its-kind award that celebrates the intrinsic […]

Global Village has been recognised in excellence for health and safety management by the British Safety Council, which has awarded the world’s leading multicultural festival park its highly regarded ‘Sword of Honour’ achievement. The region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, Global Village established a blueprint for success earlier in 2019, when it […]

Dubai Freezone Authority (DAFZA), represented by Director General, His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, and a number of officials this week welcomed a delegation from the Bank of China, led by Executive Director of the Board Mr. Lin Jingzhen and senior delegates. The meeting took place at DAFZA Square Business Center to discuss future […]

Comic satire will be the name of the game for Dubai audience as it gears up to watch the performance of the irrepressible duo, Rajiv Nigam and Shyam Rangeela. The two comedians, known for taking jibes at Indian political personalities will be performing in Dubai on Saturday, November 30th, at Emirates Theatre, Emirates International School, […]

Meraas, the Dubai-based holding company, is gearing up to host spectacular National Day celebrations across its destinations from 28 November to 2 December. With star-studded concerts, fireworks and tons of activities for the kids, Meraas has everything you need to add a touch of national pride to your five-day weekend. Concerts and Fireworks La Mer, […]

As the DP World Championship reaches its climax today, Mike Lorenzo Vera leads the final round at 15 under, sharing the top ranking with John Rahm, who is provisionally at the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings. Emirates is the official airline of the DP world Championship and is in its 10th year supporting the […]

Curated as part of the National Day celebration in the United Arab Emirates, the exhibition will showcase artwork of eminent artists – local and international honoring local traditions and customs. Marking the unification of the seven emirates in 1971, it’s a truly wonderous display of patriotism, color and traditions. More details to follow soon. Opening […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has announced the launch of an attractive offer on Alandalus. Buyers can benefit from an attractive and flexible plan on Alandalus units during the week of the DP World Tour Championship that would see […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global top 10 International Financial Centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced the launch of global currency exchange and payments company WorldFirst in the Centre. UK headquartered WorldFirst was acquired by Ant Financial, the financial technology arm of […]

Al Ghurair Centre will house more than 40 paintings for a one month Art Exhibition in honor of the 48th anniversary of UAE; the artworks for this show are inspired by the local culture; history, people, animals, landscapes, architecture and life in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors to the show will find incredibly beautiful images […]

The 11th edition of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is set for an enthralling final day over the Earth course with Spaniard Jon Rahm and Frenchman Mike Lorenzo-Vera tied at the top of the leaderboard on 15 under par. Overnight leader Lorenzo-Vera carded another sub 70 round with a three under par 66 but […]

Award-winning Bollywood music duo Vishal & Shekhar put on a blinding show for the Global Village Main Stage. Taking place at the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the concert was the latest headline booking to take the stage in the park’s impressive line-up of […]

A surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The strong 4.3 percent increase in volume growth compared to […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) collaborated with industry leaders for the Future Aviation Lounge (FAL) during Dubai Airshow 2019, an initiative which showcased high impact innovations within the sector. FAL, a collective business network, is based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which is used to analyse and predict the future of the global aviation industry. […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation in the 23rd edition of Cairo ICT 2019, one of the leading technology events in the middle east. Cairo ICT will run from December 1 to 4 at Egypt International Exhibition Center […]

The Emirates A380 ‘UAE in Space’ mission livery made its official operational debut today, 22 November as it took off to its first destination Melbourne, Australia as flight EK 408. The aircraft will continue to fly across the Emirates A380 network of more than 50 destinations over the course of the next year. Paying tribute […]

Emirates has successfully wrapped up the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow with over 33,000 people visiting and experiencing Emirates’ commercial and training aircraft displays, exhibition stand and chalet this year. For the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates showcased its latest Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER with the ’mobility’ (blue) and ‘opportunity’ (orange) […]

Mike Lorenzo-Vera extended his lead at the top of the DP World Tour Championship to three shots after posting a three under par 69 while the battle to be crowned Race to Dubai champion heated up after a fascinating day on the Earth course. The 34 year old picked up where he left off yesterday […]

Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in partnership with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services has successfully conducted live screenings of a demonstrative aerial surveillance mission taking place in Germany, from an airborne Airbus H145 helicopter equipped with a communication system developed […]

Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2019 officially kicked off today with a CEO Dialogue that brought together public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the integral role of businesses in reducing and recycling waste and preventing it from reaching landfills. The event, held at the University of Dubai’s Academic City campus, featured informative presentations and thought-provoking […]

Renowned American furniture brand, Ethan Allen, has collaborated with Dubai based art studio Mawaheb from Beautiful People to create an exclusive painting which will be available for purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going towards supporting Mawaheb’s contribution to society. The idea of the collaboration was conceived by Ethan Allen to give back to the […]

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera announced today the Middle East debut of the West End production of THE KITE RUNNER, which will be performed at Dubai Opera from 27 – 29 February 2020. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey […]

Under the aegis of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), a group of high-profile experts in research and development (R&D) announced the ‘Cities for Knowledge Creation’ initiative, in collaboration with global assurance, tax, and consulting services provider PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), on day two of the sixth annual Knowledge Summit. The experts selected Dubai […]

Austrian Bernd Wiesberger is leading a charge of five players who can all end this week’s DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates as winners of the Race to Dubai. The 34 year old sits on 4,802.4 points and with 2,000 points on offer for the winner, he will claim Race to Dubai glory […]

Beko, the international home appliance brand of Arçelik group and Global Premium Partner of FC Barcelona today announced the official launch of “Eat Like A Pro”, a global initiative to help parents around the world feed their children healthier food options through motivating them with their role models, in the United Arab Emirates. The campaign […]

Twelve months ago, Danny Willett ended a 31-month wait for victory with a brilliant two-stroke triumph over the Earth course and the former Masters champion is relishing the chance to defend his title against one of the most exclusive fields in world golf. “It’s always nice to come back and defend a title anywhere in […]

In celebration of Universal Children’s Day, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has revealed a programme of authors and sessions that help children make sense of the world and their place in it, with wide-reaching topics covering everything from saving the planet to coping with anxiety. Bringing books and a love of reading to children is […]

Global favourite Indian music duo, Vishal & Shekkar, will bring a night of unmissable music to Global Village’s Main Stage area, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park. Playing live at the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the iconic Bollywood artists will perform from 9 pm on Friday, 22nd November. Regarded as […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced that it has signed a full purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, worth US$ 8.8 billion at list prices, at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Under its agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777x with B787s. This deal includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners, […]

Al Tariq, a regional leader in aerial weaponry and manufacturer of precision-guided systems, today announced major upgrades to its Al Tariq precision guided missiles (PGM) during the Dubai Air Show 2019. With the enhancements, the Al Tariq PGM family of weapons is now updated to the new Block 2 definition. The Block 2 definition boasts […]

Dubai emphatically demonstrated its people’s commitment to an active lifestyle, as Dubai Fitness Challenge, DFC, officially drew curtains on its most successful and engaging edition this weekend. In an unprecedented validation of social solidarity, the citywide fitness movement that was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai […]

In any lead generation or social media marketing campaign, you need to put your best face forward. Are you ready to ‘wow’ potential clients, partners or employers with a headshot that makes you look unique in your industry? The first and most important thing you need to remember is that first impressions are everything, especially […]

The region’s biggest fitness event is excited to announce that reigning Mr Olympia, Brandon Curry,  will be headlining the Dubai Muscle Show this year and will be joined by incredible talent including Phil Heath, Ronnie Coleman, Big Ramy, Hadi Choopan, Roelly Winklaar, Kai Greene, Hany Rambod and many more. Set to be the biggest and […]

Action Park, the recently launched fun-filled leisure park is set to open a new attraction and energy packed paintball area. Set to be launched the last week of December 2019, Action Paintball will be located at The Last Exit, Mad X, Abu Dhabi bound and will have both an indoor and outdoor area. Overlooking Sheikh […]

To celebrate the cooler winter months, Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, is hosting a number of outdoor markets across its portfolio of communities, providing platforms for local farmers and carefully selected vendors to engage directly with consumers. The Farmers Market, a community-led initiative by award-winning shop & restaurant Baker & Spice […]

Emirates will be teeing up for another exciting year of DP World Tour Championship 2019 – one of the largest sporting events in Dubai. This is Emirates’ 10th year supporting the tournament, bringing international golf players together to Dubai to contend in the season long “Race to Dubai” finale. The DP World Tour Championship 2019 is […]

Over 2,500 delegates from 76 countries attended the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai, marking a 67 percent increase in participation compared to the previous edition of the forum. A total of 350 bilateral business meetings were held on the sidelines of GBF Africa 2019 – a 75 percent rise compared […]

Tommy Fleetwood arrives at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the 11th edition of the DP World Tour Championship, which gets underway on Thursday, and, for the third consecutive year, he has a chance to win the Race to Dubai. But the Englishman insists he won’t be putting too much pressure on himself. The 28 year old […]