dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest standing travel agency, has revealed UAE traveller trends for summer 2019, with one destination in particular booming in popularity: Russia. Travel bookings to the world’s largest country, which became visa free for UAE nationals earlier this year, were up a whopping 500% for the travel agency from May to September […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced the start of construction work for its new plant in Dubai Production City, worth AED 197 million. The project will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase is expected to be complete by the end of 2020. Empower highlighted […]

The 14th edition of the Dubai Pulse Ride, an incredible off-road cycling event, returns to The Sports Park in Dubai Sports City on 8 November 2019 as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge. Everyone from professional riders to families and cycling enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to take to the saddle for the free-to-join event, […]

With thoughtful design and glorious finishing, Al Barsha villas from Al Ghurair Properties raise the bar when it comes to elite living in one of the most central and sought-after areas of Dubai.  A stunning collection of 28 brand new villas in Al Barsha 1, just a few minutes from Mall of Emirates and Mall of Emirates Metro Station, each villa […]

The Afghanistan booth at the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai is packed, with hardly any space to move. The all-teenage-girl Afghan Dreamers team are being filmed for a documentary and trailed everywhere by a camera crew while curious bystanders look on. The girls first garnered global attention in 2017 when they were refused visas […]

It is day two of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai, and a young team of enthusiastic Italian students are working meticulously on putting the finishing touches on their robot. Among the sea of competitors from 191 countries here, the Italians are confident their robot is the solution to the millions of pollutants that […]

Four months ago, nine teenagers in Mexico started working on prototypes to solve the global problem that is ocean contamination. Fast-forward 12 weeks, and you find them participating in the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai that has brought together over 1,500 students from 191 countries to develop robots to clean up the millions of […]

Despite a lack of funding and support in the early going, Team Jordan’s five teenage members are on a globe-trotting mission, armed with a never-say-die attitude and the know-how acquired from a range of global tech competitions to create technology that can change lives of those in the Middle East. “Technology is not just a […]

Even robots need a bit of tender loving care. Yes, their systems are smart, supported by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, and they’re more adaptable than people to a range of tasks. But it turns out that even they could use a human touch! The 191 country teams participating in the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai […]

Competition intensified on the penultimate day of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai as a whopping 141 qualifying matches were played, which included all 191 of the countries represented at the third annual robotics event. At the end of a thrilling day of robotics competition, Kazakhstan leads the rankings with 1,167 points – a […]

Under the theme ‘It’s Time to Exercise’, The Friends of Arthritis Patients Association, FAPS, which operates under the umbrella of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), on Saturday organized a health awareness and sports day at Al Nakheel Oasis in Sharjah, with the participation of Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, […]

1971 – Design Space, a multi-functional design space dedicated to the display and discussion of all forms of contemporary design, today announces Fashcultivate will open the public on November 2 at 1971 – Design Space. The exhibition, which is curated by Khulood Thani and Fatma Al Mahmoud, Head of 1971 – Design Space, highlights the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) under which the parties will coordinate as necessary in the field of professional standards in the public interest of Dubai. The MoU was signed during IStructE’s annual conference, held for the first time in the Arab world in […]

As part of its efforts to strengthen its relationships with investors in major global markets, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Promotion and Real Estate Investment Management Sector, led a group of local real estate developers to the World Property & Investment Show (WPIS) 2019. The show was co-organised by DLD in cooperation with Mindscape […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading trade enabler has been recognised as the Terminal Operator of the Year at The Maritime Standard Awards 2019. The awards were held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. The […]

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the pioneering German security technologies provider, today inaugurated its new regional headquarters and competence center for services and training at Silicon Park in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai’s leading integrated free zone technology park. Founded in 1852, G+D is a global security technology group headquartered in Munich, Germany. In the fiscal year 2018, […]

Over 2,000 runners took part in the first ever Mai Dubai City Half Marathon in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – the official venue partner for the event this morning. As one of the major events during the Dubai Fitness Challenge, runners from all over the UAE and outside competed in one […]

Dubai Holding announces the winners of its charitable race, Dubai Holding SkyRun 2019, which took place today at Jumeirah Emirates Towers (JET), in partnership with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), International SkyRunning Federation, Vertical World Circuit, Jumeirah Group and Talise Fitness. A new course record was set by Piotr Lobodzinski of Poland, conquering 52 floors of the iconic […]

The FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai, the third edition of the annual international robotics competition, kicked off at Festival Arena today with the participation of more than 1,500 contestants from 191 countries. This year’s theme – “Ocean Opportunities” – focuses on creating robots to clean up the oceans through eliminating waste and pollutants. A […]

The short-term political future of the UK may be uncertain, but its long-term technological future looks bright, if the UK team’s entry into the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai is anything to go by. “It’s tense, it’s real tense, especially because we’re due to travel on October 31 – Brexit deadline day,” says 16-year-old […]

17-year-old Abigail Herrera and her four other teammates known as Root Negative One, are representing the United States after having won the top honors at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships in Houston – known as the Inspire Award.  Having been recognized for their excellence in engineering design, community engagement and innovation at that event, […]

After finishing his homework following a full day of school, 17-year-old Haocheng Yang would head over to meet the rest of his student robotics team and mentor, Xuguo He, to design and build robot prototypes until the early hours of the morning. “Every day, Mr He would work with us on robotics and his wife […]

Maestro Igor Krutoy cordially invites you to attend his jubilee concert and to enjoy the unforgettable event in Dubai! Gala concert will take place on 7 November 2019 at Events Arena, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. “It happens once in a lifetime 65” encompasses not only a celebration of the 65th anniversary of Igor Krutoy but the […]

The United Nations will have a dedicated pavilion at next year’s World Expo in Dubai under the theme, ‘We the Peoples: Shaping Our Future Together’, as part of the commemoration of its 75th anniversary. Following the announcement by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that year 2020’s commemoration would feature worldwide youth-driven conversations on the […]

The “Tolerance Portal” in UAE, opens today to the public at City Walk in Dubai, connecting residents and visitors of the Emirate to cities around the world such Erbil, Iraq; Mexico City, Mexico; La Paz, Bolivia; Gaza, Palestine and New York, USA. The “Tolerance Portals” launched for the first time in Manarat Al Saadiyat in […]

Prepare to celebrate and get energised with family and friends as a trio of lively events gets under way at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah this weekend. Offering a range of vibrant, engaging experiences from 25 to 30 October, The Pointe is the place to be in Dubai as Diwali, Dubai Fitness Challenge, and the […]

Celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with traditional color and style at Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas. From 24 to 28 October, join the Indian community in its biggest celebration of the year, featuring dazzling fireworks, a diya-lighting ceremony, energy-packed live music and dance sessions, and a bustling festive market. Watch […]

Official Venue Partner and a global top 10 international financial centre, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will host the City Half Marathon where almost 2,000 people will take to the streets for a 2.5km, 5km, 10km or 21km run. The City Half Marathon will commence in front of The Gate Building and roam around DIFC, […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, underlines its commitment to promoting a culture of youth innovation, as well as supporting educational initiatives that drive sustainable development, by sponsoring the Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME). An international competition created by the US Department of Energy in which universities from all over […]

Aya, meaning “beautiful” in Japanese showcases the very best of innovative dining in the UAE with its bold flavors and unexpected layered Asian cuisine. Chef Izu – the eternally popular culinary master takes traditional Asian dishes and adds international twists to launch one of Dubai’s most creative menus. Signature dishes include a mezze of Kunafa […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was recently recognised at Entrepreneur Magazine Middle East’s prestigious annual Achieving Women Awards gala event held in Dubai. The Dubai Startup Hub team was presented with the award in the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem category. Established by Dubai Chamber in 2016, Dubai Startup Hub is […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted a delegation from the US-UAE Business Council – US FinTech Mission, reinforcing its strategic emphasis on innovation and financial technology to drive forward the future of finance at the global top 10 international financial centre in Dubai. Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority welcomed the delegation supported by Mohammad […]

Emaar Entertainment is kicking off the Halloween season with a bunch of spooky activities that will surely send chills down your spine. From October 24 to November 9, KidZania® is hosting a Spooky Fun Festival at both its Dubai and Abu Dhabi locations that will offer Halloween themed activities for kids to celebrate the spine-chilling […]

Dubai Holding today announced that the Dubai Holding SkyRun 2019 is set to witness record participation, with more than 450 registered runners so far while registration is still ongoing. These runners represent 43 nationalities; and include an unprecedented over 100 female participants and 18 international elite runners, according to current data. This year’s edition will […]

Halloween is just around the corner! On 26 October, grab your friends, families, and loved ones and head on to The Sustainable City for the quintessential Halloween experience. There are activities for everyone and all age groups, so wear that costume you’ve always wanted, and enjoy one of the most festive and fun days of […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, on Wednesday announced the opening of its 131st service station in Dubai in Al Warqa’a. The service station will serve the customers living within the vicinity of Al Warqa’a, and will include a number of retail offerings, including ZOOM, Pronto, and a drive-thru Popeyes. […]

Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a US$750 million issued by the Emirate of Sharjah on Wednesday. It is the second Sukuk listing this year on Nasdaq Dubai by the Emirate of Sharjah, following a one $1 billion listing in April, said a press release issued by Nasdaq Dubai on Wednesday. The total value of […]

The Middle East’s most electrifying car buying showcase is returning for 2019, bringing with it more than one billion dirhams worth of family cars, supercars and hypercars – plus the drones and Hyperloop technologies are set to rethink transport altogether. “Buckle up for big surprises” is the message coming from the Dubai International Motor Show […]

If Diwali is all about great entertainment and flavorsome food for you, make sure you visit Reel Cinemas as the ultimate destination for movie-lovers is celebrating Diwali with a specially curated Indian platter. Food lovers can enjoy a blockbuster movie of their choice along with binging on an assortment of mouthwatering Indian delicacies at Reel […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is gearing up to host the UAE Fourth Biosecurity Conference under the theme ‘Towards Sustainable Biosecurity’. Scheduled to take place in Dubai from October 28 to 29, 2019, the event aims to highlight global best practices and address key challenges and requirements related to implementing an integrated […]

In celebration of Diwali, Emirates will be offering customers a variety of special treats that are synonymous with the festival of lights. During the Diwali festive period from 25 to 31 October, the airline will serve a colourful and aromatic array of traditional sweets on all flights to and from India, and savoury meals in […]

Town Square Dubai is celebrating the opening of Town Square Park to the public with fireworks, a parade, family-friendly and outdoor festivities on Friday, October 25th from 4pm onwards. Located in the heart of the development, the park’s opening marks a unique addition to Dubai’s residential landscape and an important milestone for developer Nshama, which […]

Dubai has been named one of the world’s best cities for travellers to visit in 2020 by global travel authority Lonely Planet. The ‘Best in Travel 2020’ list, which has been curated by Lonely Planet’s editorial team and its community of travel experts, features the emirate amongst the top ten ‘must-visit’ cities for global visitors […]

Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said Dubai Customs has dealt with 21 million passengers’ items of luggage for 11.8 passengers on board 89,000 flights arriving into Dubai International Airport in the first half of 2019. During his tour of terminals 1,2, and 3 of Dubai International Airport, Director of Dubai Customs said […]

Olympic Champion and World Record Holder, Cameron Van Der Burgh, and Emirati Swimming Legend Saeed Al Jasmi are confirmed as the 2019 Ambassadors for the UAE’s leading family swimming festival – the Daman DXB SwimFest, presented by JA The Resort. The Daman DXB SwimFest was hugely successful last year with over 1,000 swimmers taking part. […]

The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council) held its 13th meeting, headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DFZ Council, to review the progress in developing a comprehensive geo-economic map of Dubai that seeks to position the emirate as a leading destination for investment and business set-up. The Council […]

City Centre malls took the shopper experience to new heights this week as they curated the world’s first ever street-side fashion show, available to watch on Google Street View. The digitised catwalk show provided a uniquely engrossing way for shoppers to discover the recently launched Autumn/Winter 19 fashion collection, encouraging them to stay true to […]

International Institute for Tolerance (IIT), under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, on Tuesday launched the World Tolerance Network (WTN) and Tolerance Decathlon, as part of its 2019-2022 strategic plan to strengthen UAE’s efforts to promote global peace and stability. The two initiatives were launched at a Press Conference held at IIT’s headquarters on Tuesday […]

COLORS Live bring India’s two most versatile and popular stand-up comedians, Abish Mathew and Rohan Joshi to Dubai for a laughathon ride on Thursday, 7th November 2019 at RajMahal Theatre, Bollywood Parks, Dubai. The audiences are sure to have a cracking time at the Colors Comedy Night as the multi-talented comedy duo come together to […]

There is a fantastic line up of events for residents and visitors this November, with Dubai set to welcome world-class international performances for live music fans across the city. With a variety of concerts at Dubai’s many trendsetting venues, visitors are able to purchase tickets through Dubai Calendar’s App and website Kicking off November’s jam-packed calendar […]

Glory Xavier and Yasser Refai will rub shoulders with the top 50 players on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai at this year’s DP World Tour Championship Rolex Pro-Am after being crowned the leading man and woman at the Luckiest Ball on Earth Grand Final. Some of the UAE’s best amateur golfers were present at […]

DP World PLC handled 17.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in 3Q2019, with gross container volumes growing by 1.1 % year-on-year on a like-for-like basis. On a nine-month basis, like-for-like gross container volumes grew by +0.7% year-on-a year to 53.5 million TEU. Jebel Ali (UAE) handled 3.6 million […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced a collaboration with the Swedish-based Gapminder Foundation to turn Expo 2020 visitors into global champions for change. The news comes as Expo 2020 marks the one year countdown to The World’s Greatest Show of human brilliance and achievement. Anna and Ola Rosling will work with Expo 2020 Dubai to create […]

Poetic Strokes is set to host the much anticipated film screening and panel discussion of “Salam” on Wednesday 30th of October at the Novo Cinema’s in Ibn Batutta Mall, Dubai. Salam is a feature length documentary about Pakistan’s great forgotten genius: Nobel Prize winning physicist, Abdus Salam. Directed by Anand Kamalakar and produced by Zakir […]

The Pink Caravan, breast cancer awareness initiative of Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has taken a group of five breast cancer patients on an exciting aerial journey over Dubai in partnership with the Seawings Seaplane Tours on 16 October 2019. The fun, uplifting activity coincides the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and has left its […]

Nicolas Colsaerts revived his hopes of playing in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after rocketing up the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings with a first win in seven years at the Amundi Open de France. The Belgian, who last won at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in 2012, started the final round […]

Several multinational companies based in the UAE have announced their support for a public-private-engagement model to promote sustainability and spearhead the country’s efforts to deliver its Sustainable Development endeavors. Speaking at the inaugural Multinational Companies Business Group (MCBG) sustainability conference recently held at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters, a host of international business […]

In collaboration with the Consulate General of India to the United Arab Emirates and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai (DTCM), Dubai Festival City Mall will be home to the biggest Diwali celebrations in Dubai this year to bring the 3.3 million Indians residing in the city an unrivalled experience at its world-class […]

In a sign of continuing investor confidence in Dubai and new opportunities arising across diverse economic sectors, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate issued 4,057 new licenses for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activities in September 2019. According to the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in DED 65.2% of the […]

Last Exit, your favourite post-apocalyptic pit stop is about to get a whole lot more thrilling, as Action Park – a new indoor and outdoor entertainment concept – is set to open at Last Exit AUH Bound by end-October 2019. Action Park will aim to welcome families, residents, and tourists of all ages in one […]