Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to South Africa, marking 10 years of service to the port city of Durban. The first Emirates flight between Durban and Dubai operated on 1, October 2009, and the airline has since carried over two million passengers on the route. “The past 10 years have been both […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf Region’s private sector, recently rolled out the second ‘Theory of Change’ workshop in Dubai, following the success of the first in the series held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this year. Held as part of the Pearl Initiative’s Governance in Philanthropy programme, […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah will host a spectacular live performance by Dua Lipa, the record-breaking, award-winning global music superstar and New Rules hitmaker, on Friday, 15 November 2019. (Watch promotional video here). Dua Lipa will wow crowds with a live concert on a purpose-built stage on the water at the stunning seafront destination, with […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has named Al Ain Farms, the UAE’s largest integrated dairy company – formed under the vision of the nation’s Founding Father, His Late Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – as the Official Dairy Provider of the World’s Greatest Show. Founded in 1981, Al Ain Farms is a celebrated dairy brand, […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first and only theme park in the Middle East showcasing an authentic Bollywood experience, is offering guests a chance to watch the biggest action-entertainer Indian movie of the year ‘WAR’ starring Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor. Guests can explore the magic of Bollywood with this special offer on one-day park tickets priced […]

Following the immense success of previous editions, the festive season’s most anticipated ‘dine- around’ is back.Atlantis, The Palm’s Cirque de Cuisine is returning for The Frozen Edition, and following a sell-out status in 2018, this one is not to be missed. Taking place in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm on 5th December, 7pm until 11pm, early […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today announced the launch of the Green Barjeel research project that aims to leverage innovative methods to grow microalgae biomass with a high lipid content in tower-shaped structures. Run in cooperation with American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Khalifa University (KU), the project involves collecting algae from […]

The Dubai Mall is celebrating China’s 70th National Day with a spectacular showcase of activities to mark ‘Golden Week,’ the national holiday that brings families together and a time when Dubai witnesses a surge in Chinese visitors. From October 1 to 7, the mall’s Waterfall Atrium and Souk Atrium will be adorned with motifs and […]

As the end of 2019 approaches, now is the perfect time to book a winter break or tick off a bucket list holiday destination before the new year begins. Why not feel the sand between your toes, admire mesmerising sea views or explore new destinations on an action packed city break on your next getaway […]

Victor Perez booked a maiden appearance in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, a Rolex Series event, after surging up the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings with a thrilling victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Frenchman, who graduated from the European Challenge Tour last season, was tied at the top with Englishman […]

Today Emirates, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Pfizer Upjohn announced the launch of a multifaceted patient education campaign designed to increase health literacy and public awareness about the global health threat of non-communicable disease (NCDs). Today, NCDs, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and smoking-related disease are considered the leading cause of […]

Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest ever ranking. The city is the only financial centre within MEASA to appear within the top 10 rankings, placing it alongside other pivotal financial hubs such as London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.  Dubai […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honoured 18 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts for the first half of 2019 during a special ceremony held at its premises earlier today. The Dubai Chamber CSR Label was presented to Alpen Capital (ME) Limited for the eighth time; Union Coop and Six Construct […]

Hannah Cheryl Alan is set for a date with one of 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 champion of the ‘Junior Luckiest Ball on Earth Presented by Zurich’ Grand Final. Some of the UAE’s finest junior golfers […]

DP World, UAE Region walked away with another industry-leading honour – this time for its Contribution to the Development of the Regional Maritime Cluster Award – at the Seatrade Maritime Middle East Awards 2019, sustaining its reputation as a top winner at the prestigious industry event. Commended for its multi-faceted excellence in port development performance, […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is participating in the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) third annual World Investor Week. The global campaign, beginning today, aims to promote investor education and investor protection as well as highlight global securities regulators’ initiatives in these two critical areas. As a full member of IOSCO, the Dubai […]

In recognition of its partners’ support for maintaining smooth and safe maritime traffic in Dubai, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently organized an annual meeting of partners to discuss navigational aids at Raffles Hotel. The meeting highlighted the importance of unifying efforts to ensure increased implementation of navigational aids in accordance with the international […]

Being healthy and active isn’t just about moving; it’s about educating and challenging ourselves to maintain the healthiest lives that we can possibly live by focusing on our emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you are just starting out on your health and exercise journey or you are a devoted fitness enthusiast, then the Dubai […]

Dig It, Emaar Entertainment’s incredible kids play environment based on a real-life construction site, has introduced monthly creative interactive workshops for children to learn something new in a fun and engaging way. Little ones can explore their artistic and aesthetic skills with exciting workshops such as slime making sessions, clay activities, cookie and cupcake decorating […]

The constantly shifting and evolving IT landscape requires the industry and its professionals to co-create, connect and collaborate on new and emerging trends every day. While training and upskilling are woven into the very fabric of the Emirates Group, its IT division recently took it up several notches. At the packed IT Transformation Summit held […]

The Oman Insurance Corporate Challenge 5.0 powered by LivFit and Rush-A-Way ended on a high note on September 28th 2019 where 50 organizations competed against each other to win the coveted title. During the fun-filled and thrilling competition, 94 teams with 4 members each participated in 7 action-packed challenges that were in different hotspots around […]

P&O Marinas, a DP World company, has showcased Dubai’s position as a growing and highly sought-after destination for the global yachting community at the Monaco Yacht Show, superyacht enthusiasts and the leisure tourism industry at large. The Dubai-based marina operator attracted sustained interest from visitors and leisure business leaders at the annual Monaco Yacht Show […]

Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) participation this year has further reinforced its accumulated successes in previous editions of Cityscape global, especially as it achieved all of its predetermined goals. One of the most important success factors for DLD’s participation at Cityscape Global was in attracting large numbers of visitors to the exhibition to learn about the […]

Emirates will be operating its A380 service to Cairo International Airport on 2 October 2019, making it the first scheduled commercial airline to operate an A380 flight into Egypt. With the intent to make the world’s largest commercial passenger jet a part of the airline’s scheduled service to Cairo, this inaugural flight will re-affirm the […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, said that the significant growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) into Dubai is a testament to global confidence in Dubai’s economy. “Dubai is among the top three global FDI locations thanks to the vision of His […]

University students across the UAE will be immersed in the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai thanks to a series of inspiring and educational tours that will offer students the opportunity to make new connections and acquire real-life knowledge. The Expo University Visit Programme will invite all 140,000 students studying full-time at the UAE’s 120-plus universities […]

UAE’s triumphant launch to space continues to be celebrated across the country and this time, winner of the 2018 ‘The Filipino Times Awards Artist of the Year’, Nathaniel Alapide has created a dedicated work of art to commemorate the country’s momentous occasion. “Alapide created a sand art in the image and likeness of UAE’s first […]

Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), world’s leading investment platform, an initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is gearing up to mark its 10th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre on 24-26 […]

Cementing its commitment to support the development of rugby in the UAE, Emirates has presented two Emirati rugby youth players with the opportunity of a lifetime to lead out the teams competing in the bronze final on Friday 1 November in Tokyo Stadium during Rugby World Cup 2019. The initiative is part of the airline’s […]

The Board of Trustees of the Emirates Literature Foundation was delighted to attend the signing ceremony for an agreement signalling a new chapter of the Foundation’s partnership with Emirates NBD. The long-standing partnership enters a new phase with the signing of a multi-year agreement making Emirates NBD the Official Banking Partner. The bank has been […]

A Norwegian programme to swap plastic waste for financial reward, an online software from Bhutan that calculates healthy, cost-effective school meals sourcing ingredients from local farms, and a Cameroonian project to build sustainable refugee camps are among the 25 projects selected in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Global Best Practice Programme. The 25 success stories – all […]

Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao thrilled the sizeable Filipino crowd with his offensive prowess but it was the Dubai All Stars-DJMC who had the last laugh, scoring a thrilling 99-96 overtime win Friday night in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League’s Dubai Invasion 2019. The 40-year-old Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, showcased his […]

ACL – A Cimenteira do Louro, a Portuguese brand will return to Dubai this year and showcase its innovative flooring and wall tile solutions at the Downtown Design, taking place between 12 – 15 November, 2019 at Dubai Design District, part of Dubai Design Week. 11 – 16 November, 2019. ACL will return to Dubai […]

Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based regional law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA), at Cityscape Global 2019. The MoU aims to develop professional skills in the real estate industry to promote Emiratisation and was signed […]

UAE shoppers are being urged to show their support for living in a tolerant and inclusive society. The Tolerance Pledge campaign was launched by Procter & Gamble and Carrefour in July of this year, and so far more than 6,000 of the UAE’s consumers and residents have already recorded videos pledging their commitment to be […]

One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascot family for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), one of the integrated divisions of Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai strengthens its partnership with ‘Union Coop’ – the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE by renewing the cooperation agreement. The corporate agreement aims at supporting the presence of Dubai SME’s Members in the […]

UAE-based electronics retail giant ECity, which is part of Albatha Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE, opened the Bigbox Consumer Electronics Store, the company’s latest state-of-the-art store at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, one of the largest themed families shopping malls in the world. The formal unveiling ceremony of the store at […]

Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut a range of immersive experiences for mallgoers including a newly relocated and refreshed Emirates A380 Experience, sponsorship of Kidzania with aviation inspired elements, and new Emirates Official Store retail spots across three locations in Dubai Mall. Emirates is joining up with Emaar and enhancing its presence […]

Watch out, crooks! LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is set to unveil its latest 4D Movie, LEGO® City 4D-Officer in Pursuit, alongside a whole host of fun crime-fighting activities at the park. The special LEGO City Days event will take place over two […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, announced today the launch of Creek Vista Reservé, its latest residential tower taking shape in the verdant Sobha Hartland, the eight-million-square-foot luxury freehold master development in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Creek Vista Reservé epitomises Sobha Realty’s vision of re-imagining new-age living through flawless craftsmanship and […]

As part of the strategic partnership between Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the 18th edition of Cityscape Global 2019, which was inaugurated today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, DLD offered a range of applications and services […]

Staged in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) and Audi Middle East, the fifth edition of Dubai Design Week will spotlight the design identity of the UAE through diverse representations of local and international creative efforts. With its hub in d3, Dubai Design Week has been […]

Hala China, the joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, today announced it will host the second China Film Week at Roxy Cinemas at City Walk and The Beach from 29 September to 5 October. Some of Chinese film’s biggest movie stars and directors are expected to fly in for the glamourous red-carpet opening night […]

Canon, a provider of imaging technologies and services, has partnered with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for the second consecutive year to support its celebrations of the milestone 10 Year Anniversary of the Dubai Metro, which ran for a ten-day period from 9 September 2019. To mark the occasion, Canon ran a series of promoter […]

Everyone knows that at Bagatelle an epic party is guaranteed! Lovers of ‘joie de vivre’ descend upon this exhilarating, multi- faceted restaurant- knowing, that a night of pleasure will certainly ensue. The frolicking maestros at Bagatelle have created a new weekly night – Studio Bagatelle that caters to disco fans who love to sing and […]

Watch Hazza Al Mansoori make history today as he becomes the first Emirati astronaut in space. We are broadcasting the live launch of the Soyuz spacecraft on the screen next to Hub Zero at City Walk between 4pm – 8pm today, with countdown starting at 5.30pm. Hazza Al Mansoori will be the first Emirati astronaut […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently held a workshop at its premises which examined key issues of the UAE Labour Law and provided an overview of existing requirements and policies of the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The workshop, organised in cooperation with Clyde & Co. LLP, was attended by Dubai Chamber […]

The opening two days of GITEX Shopper 2019 have seen visitors walk away with prizes galore as the region’s favourite and longest-running consumer electronic bonanza kicked off its first round of daily prize draws, a favourite feature of the five-day show. Prize draws hosted daily at 9pm, will select visitors across each of the show’s […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its catering operations in the United States. The company has opened two new, state-of-the-art facilities at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and now offers quality catering services from six airports in the country. dnata’s catering operations in […]

Maritime industry leaders today (Tuesday, 24 September 2019) discussed the key trends in the regional and global trade and shipping insurance industries at Dubai Marine Insurance Conference 2019. Under the theme ‘Risk Management,’ the conference served as a venue for the attendees to identify the best practices in risk management amid the rapidly changing global […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first and only theme park in the Middle East showcasing an authentic Bollywood experience, is hosting the biggest Navratri celebration in Dubai from October 10th to 11th. Guests will be able to enjoy live concerts, thrilling rides, delicious street food and live entertainment acts. The festival will feature “Gujarati Dayro”, a […]

The UAE Government today opened registration for the Foodtech Challenge today – an innovation-based food production contest launched recently by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Organized by the Food Security Office, in partnership with Tamkeen, applications to the competition can be submitted […]

Get ready for a celebration of movement and music featuring energetic dance performances, workshops with international instructors and an adrenaline-charged Afrobeats competition at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah on Friday, 27 September. The 12 hour event, featuring lively Afrobeats, Dancehall and Coupe Decale genres will take place at Asian District at The Pointe from 11 […]

His Excellency Majid Saif AL Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, officially inaugurated this year’s GITEX Shopper – the region’s largest consumer electronics shopping spectacular – at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today. H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair was joined by His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, highlighted that the Cityscape Global 2019 is an opportunity to see Dubai’s major architectural icons, many of which rely on environmentally-friendly district cooling services. Empower also urged the participants to adopt district cooling technology in their future projects to boost the efforts […]

In the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman-Dubai Aviation City Corporation & Dubai South, HE Massimo Baggi, Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE and Bahrain, Dr. Franco Vigliotti, Project Head and Dean of the […]

District 2020 has announced its collaboration with Shanghai-based Atlas Capital Holding as the latest tenant to join its development project. The partnership was confirmed by Marjan Faraidooni, Chief Pavilions and Exhibitions Officer at Expo 2020 Dubai, during an address at Cityscape Global. Atlas Capital is the latest global company to announce it will be laying […]

Tilal Properties, a joint venture between Sharjah Asset Management and Eskan Real Estate Development, unveiled mouthwatering offers for its flagship project Tilal City, Sharjah’s first master-planned community, during its participation in the Cityscape Global 2019 in Dubai on September 25-27 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During the three-day exhibition, exclusive onsite deals will be […]

To ensure future readiness and the effective use and application of foresight tools, governments and private organisations need to replace traditional planning with organisational re-engineering. That was the message delivered today by proGective President and CEO, Fabienne Goux-Baudiment during a keynote presentation on her new organisational concept, ‘Governance X.O’, which took place at the Government […]