To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. Watch the video, released on Emirates’ social media platforms, and see how these women literally […]

The Auto Renewal service launched by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has recorded a 47% per cent increase in the number of total licences renewed (73,404) during the first half of 2019. Among the auto-renewed licences issued, 73.2% were Commercial, 24% Professional, 2.2% Industrial and 0.6% related to Tourism. Auto […]

Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free will be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution, spanning over three decades, in shaping Dubai’s tourism, hospitality and retail sectors. The award will be presented to him at the Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA) that will take place at the Ritz-Carlton […]

An overwhelming 8,000 tickets have been snapped up for the “Achieve the Unimaginable” megaevent set to welcome participants from 46 countries. The10-hour motivational megaevent, to be held in City Walk’s Coca-Cola Arena on September 3, will host main speaker world-renowned life coach Tony Robbins alongside international motivational speakers Nick Vujicic and Prince EA, and singer […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, is bringing the next generation of urban connectivity to life with Berton, a spectacularly designed and strategically-located residential development in Al Furjan. The exceptionally well-thought-out master-planned community that hosts this property is situated in the growth corridor of Dubai, boasting outstanding accessibility while being […]

DP World PLC has announced a partnership with Zhejiang China Commodity City Group Company LTD (CCC) to develop the ‘Traders Market’ in Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA). DP World will hold a majority share in the 70/30 joint venture. The Traders Market project will span approximately 800,000 square metres, with Phase 1 development covering about 220,000 […]

The race for KidZania’s fastest Titan has begun and if your kidZ are up for exciting challenges then KidZania® Titans Challenge is a must try! KidZania®’s brand new activity challenges physical skills and mental toughness and includes activities such as transverse climbing, ninja ladder course, slack line, crawling tubes, money maze amongst many others. Challengers […]

Erik Van Rooyen booked his spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after jumping into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai following a thrilling final day battle with Matthew Fitzpatrick at the Scandinavian Invitation. The South African, who was last season’s European Challenge Tour Graduate of the Year, started the […]

HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received HE Chun Young-wook, Consul General of the Republic of South Korea in Dubai, at the council’s headquarters this week and the two discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the sphere of sports and to achieve their common objectives of spreading the culture sports. The meeting […]

Westlife fans, listen up! The countdown is on until popular Irish boyband brings its ‘Twenty Tour’ to the region and Barasti has some free tickets up for grabs. All you need to do to get your hands on the free tickets to the highly-anticipated reunion tour is get down to Barasti’s House of Whatever on Wednesday 28th August […]

Dubai Design District (d3) will host a special exhibition entitled ‘Self’ that highlights the works of 12 female Emirati artists to mark Emirati Women’s Day. Set to run from 28 August to 11 September in Building 7’s atrium, the two-week-long event will see several arts and cultural entities collaborate. Tribe, the region’s only magazine dedicated […]

To mark the 150th  anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Ghandi on 2 October, Emirates Post has issued a commemorative stamp to honour the life and times of India’s most influential leader. Ghandi played a crucial role in the development of India and notably led the country to independence through non-violent protest. Commonly referred to […]

The Oman Insurance Corporate Challenge 5.0 powered by Rush-A-Way and LivFit is back yet again this year to reignite spirit, engagement and excitement among several renowned corporates in Dubai. This year, the challenge consisting of seven unique, exhilarating, and team-building exercises will be held on 28th September 2019. The inter-company competition aims to bring together […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy witnessed 63% year-on-year increase in trademark files registered on its ‘IP Gateway’ portal during the first six months of 2019, indicating a high level of confidence in the emirate’s ability to protect intellectual property (IP) and enable local as well as global businesses to […]

In celebration of Emirati women and their great achievements, and recognition of their positive impact on society, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is organising a book-signing ceremony for ‘A Woman Ahead of Her Time’ by Dr Rafia Ghubash. The ceremony will be followed by a rich panel discussion, in which the author will […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai is becoming the go-to destination for comedy this summer season with a line-up of India’s leading comedians and artists taking to the stage and entertaining audiences with their witty sense of humour. Popular stand-up comedian, Karunesh Talwar, will be the next to perform on September 6th at Rajmahal Theatre in BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ […]

Motorists in Dubai can now breathe a sigh of relief following the official launch of ServiceMyCar.ae, The region’s first and largest vehicle servicing network that enables vehicle owners to remotely book their cars for service and repairs. The services are available online 24 hours per day without leaving your home, work or taking time out […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first half of 2019, with the English-language, common law courts continuing to assist global businesses resolve their largest and most complex disputes, while becoming the increasingly prevalent forum for settling the smaller claims of corporations, SMEs and individuals. Signaling strong public confidence, the total […]

The DP World Tour Championship’s Luckiest Ball on Earth competition returns on Friday September 6 with the first qualifying event being held at Dubai’s newest golf club – Dubai Hills. Local amateur golfers across the country are urged to sign-up for their local qualifier to be in with a chance of a ‘once in a […]

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal credit insurance company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) to jointly build a framework of excellence for ECI that will help to upskill ECI’s employees and elevate their competency levels. This partnership will lay the foundation to develop and nurture […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, successfully completed today its local Back to School edition of Volunteer Emirates 2019. The popular initiative, which was sponsored by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and took place at the Dubai Police Officers Club, brought together more than 300 volunteers from the UAE community […]

The DP World team engaged with F&B companies looking to expand their businesses outside of India and familiarised them with strategic solutions on offer, including plug-and-play platforms, end-to-end supply chain solutions, value-added services, and an investment platform. Over the past decades, Dubai has developed a made-for-trade ecosystem that offers a robust infrastructure for global businesses […]

Consumers will operate in a reality that is consistently enriched with virtual content, and marketers need to find ways to integrate these new realities into their marketing strategies. With the launch of Apple’s ARKit and Google’s ARCore, augmented reality is no longer a future possibility for retail. It is happening now! Infact, 75% of consumers […]

The second cluster of residential lifestyle homes at Emaar’s Creek Beach District, known as Sunset, is pushing ahead, with SSH acting as lead consultant on the development. Sunset follows the first residential cluster launched to market within Creek Beach District called Breeze. Sunset is a new collection of waterfront homes at Creek Beach ‘Where the City […]

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem credited the company’s strategy of developing innovative new products and services and prudent management for DP World’s impressive half-year results. Bin Sulayem added that DP World’s excellent performance against the backdrop of challenging global economic conditions is a testament to the company’s resilience, sound growth […]

A total of 2,208 Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry as new members in the first six months of 2019, marking a 18% increase compared to the same period last year, the non-profit public organisation has revealed. Indian firms accounted for 24.4% of new member companies that registered with Dubai Chamber between […]

The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) has launched phase two of ‘Your home our care’ project, which will see the installation of control devices and replacement of lighting systems – free of charge – in 100 homes of UAE nationals. Under the slogan ‘Improving the Highest-Consuming Emirati Homes’, this second phase of the project […]

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a JV of Tata and Singapore Airlines, yesterday inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai. Dubai is Vistara’s second international destination in its network, with which the airline becomes the only one to offer the choice of Premium Economy class for travel between India and the UAE (in […]

Dubai’s favourite edutainment attraction, Mattel Play! Town invites families to enjoy seven days of unlimited fun for the price of one throughout the month of August and September. The incredible new promotion offers guests the chance to purchase a child ticket for just AED 125 and enjoy unlimited access to the venue for seven consecutive […]

Emirates Aviation University has introduced an “international student study package”, offering financial benefits and support to international students. The package includes 20% savings on costs for university accommodation, 15% discount on programme fees, and a complimentary Economy class return ticket per year on Emirates. The package will also offer the students free services for three […]

Retail Pioneer, Union Coop in Dubai has announced its three consecutive ‘Back to school’ promotions with discounts reaching up to 75% on more than 10,000 products, which will benefit parents of children resuming school. Mr. Harib Mohammed Bin Thani, Director of Operations division, Union Coop explains that Union Coop has invested AED 10 Million towards […]

Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading and award-winning design-led boutique developer, will hold an exclusive event for investors at The May Fair Hotel in London on August 30 & 31, 2019. Investors will have the opportunity to meet Ellington’s top consultants and discover special offers as well as investment opportunities on development projects in Dubai such as […]

With very few days left for the new school term, Emaar Entertainment is ensuring that kids enjoy one more entertainment spell before they get back to their routine. Kids across the emirate can enroll for the KidZania® Zummer Camp as well as Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo’s Junior Biologist camp at special value-added prices. From […]

Travel from the UAE to the island of Ireland has seen strong growth from 1st January until 30th June 2019, based on travel statistics released by dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Compared to the same period (H1) in 2018, UAE locals and residents have been visiting Ireland in […]

Back-To-School time is approaching fast and The Dubai Mall is getting ready for the new school term. Bringing school essentials together in one convenient location, this Back-To-School enjoy a range of creative activities and entertainment only at The Dubai Mall. The much-loved School Bus Market, a retail pop-up located on the Ground Floor, near Souk […]

Are you ready to welcome Hogwarts once again? Harry Potter fans can gear up for a wizarding weekend of all things Hogwarts as Reel Cinemas’ is hosting a Harry Potter movie marathon this month. Spread across two days, the movie marathon is taking place on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24 at Reel Cinemas-Dubai […]

Medical tourism sales in the UAE increased 5.5% year-over-year to reach AED 12.1 billion in 2018 with growth supported by a number of government-led initiatives and the rising number of medical tourists in the country, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Euromonitor International […]

Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates Airlines, as the carrier expects yet another busy period with travelers arriving into Dubai after the summer holidays and Eid breaks. Excluding transit passengers, over 500,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 20th August until the beginning of September. […]

Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with travellers flocking into Dubai after the summer holidays and Eid breaks. Excluding transit passengers, over 500,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 20 August until the beginning of September. Mohammed […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with the award for ‘Best Customer Airline 2018’ by the ground handling division of MAB Kargo for having transported the largest volume of air cargo from Kuala Lumpur International Airport among MAB Kargo’s customer airlines. Emirates SkyCargo has engaged MAB Kargo as its ground handling agent […]

Following its global milestones achieved in 5G network this year and the live 5G video calls made across various locations in UAE, Etisalat today announced the availability of 5G coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic tower ‘Burj Khalifa’ showcasing readiness of the state-of-the-art 5G network and compatibility with industry leading 5G smartphones. Today’s 5G […]

As part of its pillar partnership with Meydan, Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, sponsored the prestigious HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum UK Endurance Festival for the fourth consecutive year. The Festival was held at Euston Park in Thetford, England, on the 18th of August 2019. Known as […]

Thomas Pieters edged closer to securing a fifth consecutive appearance at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after breaking into the top 50 of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai with his first victory in three years at the D+D Real Czech Masters. The Belgian, who secured his maiden win at the same venue in […]

in5, a startup incubator founded by TECOM Group, announced a 27-hour ‘Blockchain Challenge’ hackathon, inviting tech enthusiasts to address a practical real-life challenge. Divided into teams, participants will be challenged to build and present functioning prototypes, leveraging blockchain technology. Powered by Oracle, a global leader in innovative technologies, and a key contributor in the regional digital […]

As summer begins to draw to an end and the kids get ready to go back to school, there’s still one last reason to put on your dancing shoes as Westlife bring their much-awaited ‘Twenty Tour’ to Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday 29th August. Having sold more than 55 million records worldwide, fans should prepare for an […]

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has revealed the successful opening of its newest registration and licensing centre in Umm Suqeim. The move complements the government’s continuing efforts towards achieving customer happiness through better and enhanced experiences. The new centre represents an advanced step towards providing a faster and more simplified approach in applying for marine transport licensing, […]

Eight prominent business leaders have been selected to mentor high-potential startups from the UAE and Africa participating in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum (GBF) Mentorship Programme. Four UAE-based mentors and four Africa-based mentors have joined the first-of-its-kind programme which aims to foster cross-border cooperation between the two startup communities and help […]

Experience the marvels of the underwater world like never-before with Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo’s ‘All Access Pass’. The All Access Pass promises guests a unique exclusive journey around one of the largest and most diverse aquariums in the world. Designed for 4-6 people, the intimate experience includes a one-hour private guided tour with access […]

If you haven’t started buying the required lunchboxes, backpacks, bottles and recycled stationery items for your kids as they head back to school, you’re in luck! TheGreenEcostore.com is offering up to 50% discount on a range of Eco-friendly products for school children. “If you’re starting to shop for back-to-school essentials now, don’t worry, there are […]

On July 16, 1969, the United States launched Apollo 11 toward the moon with the goal of landing two astronaut explorers on the lunar surface four days later.  This successful mission accomplished mankind’s dream of walking on another celestial body. 50 years on, inspired by this mission, in a licensed collaboration with National Aeronautics and […]

Daiso Japan, the Japanese value retail concept with over 40 stores in the UAE has launched it’s 2019 back to school collection. Spanning across multiple back to school goodies including bags, pencil boxes, lunch boxes, bottles, books and stationery among others, the Daiso Japan store is a haven for both children and adults looking for […]

NRTC Group, the largest supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UAE has recently turned its attention to broadening its offerings to consumers through a brand-new e-commerce platform NRTC Fresh (https://www.nrtcfresh.com/). The website was launched to meet growing consumer needs in line with trends about the high demand for e-commerce platforms in the MENA […]

Dubai is set to welcome the renowned Photojournalist, Mobeen Ansari for his first Solo exhibition in the region, the show titled “Conversations through Centuries” will be displaying an exclusive collection of his remarkable photographs; on opening night, guests will get treated to a special book signing of his book “White in the Flag” – which […]

In 430 days, the world will witness a key international event, the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will be a cultural platform for gathering countries for 173 days in one place, to showcase their cultures, heritage and histories to 25 million potential visitors. Participating countries are looking forward to the event, where intellectuals will meet to […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 14,737 new licences during the first half of 2019 as the emirate continued to enhance its appeal as a destination for sustainable business growth. Among the new licences 52% were Commercial (7,648), 45% Professional (6,722), 2% Tourism (262), and […]

As part of its efforts to spread Islamic culture and human values among the various strata of society, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), revealed the details of its calendar of activities for the second half of 2019. These include a variety […]

Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are all providing augmented reality platforms for developers to build Apps. The next tech revolution is going to be powered by augmented reality, image-recognition and computer vision technology to convert the real world into content-rich, interactive experiences. Cyber Gear, the web and AI solutions company in Dubai has signed an agency […]

Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The new figures reinforce the continued strength […]

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), met with Low Pit Chen, Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore in Dubai. The meeting focused on cooperation between Singapore and Suqia on water and innovation, as […]

A massive 155-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton will be up for grabs for lovers of rare collectibles as Emirates Auction announced it will organize the Middle East’s first auction to sell the giant dinosaur skeleton. The online auction will be staged by Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of auctions in the Middle East which […]