Noor Bank, one of the leading Shari’ah-compliant banks in the UAE, has entered a strategic partnership with National Bonds Corporation, a restructured investment company, to launch a first-of-its- kind initiative in the UAE that allows customers to purchase Shari’ah-compliant investment products using credit cards. Starting 15 August 2019, the new scheme enables Noor Bank credit […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today imposed financial penalties of USD 299,300,000 (AED 1,098,431,000) and USD 15,275,925 (AED 56,062,645) on Abraaj Investment Management Limited (AIML) and Abraaj Capital Limited (ACLD), respectively. The DFSA investigation, which commenced in ـJanuary 2018, was complex and spanned multiple jurisdictions, and found that AIML, a Cayman Islands company […]

The Dubai-based property developer World of Wonders Real Estate Development (WOW RED) is adopting an array of innovative sales methods in a bid to provide a distinguished offering in the emirate’s real estate sector. With a portfolio of domestic and international projects in the pipeline, including the US$550 million SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, executives […]

Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) surged to 1.2 million during the first half of 2019, compared to 517,813 during the same period in 2018. The increase follows the transfer of some flights by a number of airlines during the closure of Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway for rehabilitation from April 16 to May 30. […]

Matthew Fitzpatrick sealed his place in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after jumping into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai with his tied fourth place finish at the WGC -FedEx St. Jude Invitational. The Englishman had led the star-studded field after two rounds when he recorded the lowest World Golf […]

LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, welcomed two special guests earlier this month – who brought to life their dream of visiting all eight LEGOLAND parks within just two weeks. Julian Deussen, the five-year old massive LEGO® fan, and his dad Dieter began a […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) organised a tour for taxi drivers employed by the Dubai Taxi Corporation, which included the Etihad Museum and the Founding Fathers’ Exhibition that the museum is hosting until the end of 2019. The tour aimed at familiarising drivers with this national landmark, which narrates the UAE’s development process […]

Dubai Economy has unveiled a platform initiative to facilitate R&D (research & development) collaboration between the different ecosystem operators in the emirate. The platform initiative seeks to improve Dubai´s R&D environment by making collaboration easier, which is expected to accelerate innovation in Dubai, and consequently support the mission and strategy of Dubai Economy to promote […]

School’s out and the thermometers have surpassed 40 °C. Residents looking at experiences to make the most of the long summer days don’t need to sweat when looking at budget-friendly options. Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, has pulled together a line-up of fantastic deals across the city – from Jumeirah Beach […]

Get ready to groove to the tunes of the ‘Don of Remixes’, the sensational and the very popular DJ Aqeel, who is all set to rock Dubai after a decade with his electrifying“Disco 82 Tour”. The spectacular club event will also have Dubai’s top Bollywood DJs, DJ Shadow and DJ Zubair mixing the music for […]

Keep your summer fitness routine going with Ibn Battuta Mall at the third edition of the Cigna Park Run, on Saturday, 3 August. Dig out the running shoes to stride through the world’s largest themed mall in air-conditioned comfort. Over 1,000 people of all ages and from all walks of life joined the first two […]

Make the most of your Eid break with a visit to Dubai’s most fashionable urban retreat, offering unobstructed views of Dubai Creek. Located only ten minutes from Downtown Dubai, Palazzo Versace proves a luxury haven that appeals to those seeking relaxation in a beautiful setting. Book a room or suite of your choice over Eid, […]

Atlantis Aquaventure is excited to present the Aquaventure emoji™ Party, another unmissable After Dark pool party bonanza. Now firmly established as one of Dubai’s hottest events, the mega party will allow waterpark fans to enjoy thrilling waterslides, brilliant beats and giant emoji™ inflatables from 8pm to midnight on the 15th of August, with limited early […]

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has teamed up with The Co-Working PopUp, one of the first incubators and co-working spaces to be certified by Dubai SME, to take 10 UAE-based entrepreneurs to the incubator’s London offshoot for a five-day programme. […]

S Home Services, the biggest online home services platform in the UAE, is now available as a mobile application to download on Android and iOS devices. The app enables its users to find, book and get professional service providers at their doorstep. S Home Services is the first of its kind in the GCC. The […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has undertaken a successful mission to the state of Maharashtra, India. The delegation was led by His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority. During the visit, […]

Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, has announced that JRG Dubai, its home-grown restaurant management company, has rebranded as Sarood Hospitality, marking a new era for the UAE-born company. Part of Dubai Retail’s strategic efforts to propel the emirate’s food and beverage industry and establish Dubai as an innovative force in the […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has successfully implemented over 60% of its initiatives designed in support of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 in the first phase. The overall outcomes of the Phase 1 initiatives, which were endorsed by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai, and sector-wise requirements as […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), launched a first-of-its-kind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ that incorporates innovations to ensure that justice and transparency are maintained. DLD prioritises customer satisfaction and happiness, in line with national strategies, and developed this system to help co-owned property owners and ascertain smooth and […]

Movie stars Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf visited the popular American inspired QSR restaurant Jollibee at City Centre Deira to taste their famous and most selling spicy and crispy Chickenjoy. “We are so glad to have Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf with us,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, Jollibee.  “We are always localizing our menu […]

Downtown Dubai visitors were awestruck to see their favourite Disney®’s The Lion King characters dancing across the façade of the iconic Burj Khalifa. The LED display was illuminated with a breathtaking display featuring characters from Disney®’s The Lion King – now showing in Reel Cinemas across Dubai. Book to see the movie online at www.reelcinemas.ae […]

Museum of Illusions Dubai, the city’s coolest Instagram-haven and edutainment venue, has released a pair of wallet-friendly discounts for guests to experience different illusions summer. The family-friendly museum is offering guests who book regular tickets in advance via its online website an AED10 saving until July 31st, while a ‘buy one get one free’ special […]

Two preliminary agreements between global trade enabler DP World and Indonesia’s leading conglomerate Maspion Group were signed today to create a US$ 1.2 billion container port and industrial logistics park in East Java. The exchange of agreements was witnessed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme […]

Internet Food and Beverage sales in the UAE have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% between 2015 and 2018, according to a new analysis issued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The analysis, based on data from Euromonitor International, a strategic market research organisation, and Nielsen, a global measurement and […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Property Finder signed an unprecedented memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, 22 July for the launch of Dubai’s first official sales and rental price index. This collaboration will create an index called ‘Mo’asher,’ which translates to index in Arabic. The first edition of the index will be unveiled during the […]

The current climate of AI support and investment is potentially a game changer for the global economy and specifically the Middle East, with several GCC nations leading the change. The Middle East has been rapidly adopting AI making it top priority for both leading private and national governments to support their development and integration. According […]

Following the sell-out response to the previous launch of four phase of Expo Golf Villas in Emaar South, global real estate developer Emaar has announced the launch of the fifth phase of the highly sought-after residences, only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. The […]

Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015. The new contract will continue for the next five years until 2024. The agreement will see Emirates retain its status as title sponsor of […]

J. Michael Joyce Jr, the newly-elected Global Chairman of the Global Board of Directors of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be the keynote speaker during the 8th Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference organized by UAE Internal Auditors Association (UAE IAA) to be held on November 20 and 21, 2019 in Dubai. “The presence […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has unveiled an impressive list of new tenants at City Centre Deira as part of its ongoing AED 377 million redevelopment project that it embarked on earlier this year. The transformation project at Majid Al Futtaim’s […]

Dubai’s ultimate entertainment destination, Wavehouse at Atlantis, The Palm, is excited to announce the inaugural Wavehouse Corporate Bowl-Off. Corporate teams from across Dubai will battle it out on the bowling lanes for a chance to win a weekend stay at the world-renowned resort. Budding participants are invited to sign up to the competition in teams […]

The Emirates Group has partnered with the Protocol School of Washington to offer UAE Nationals occupying externally-facing roles a bespoke etiquette course designed to enhance their public relations skills and communication efficiency. The course, which was administered over a period of three days at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai last week, introduced the students […]

With scrumptious new additions to the menu, film fans now have more reasons to enjoy Reel Cinemas’ megaplex at Al Ghurair Centre. Watch your favourite Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil movies and enjoy tasty new offerings. New additions include, Onion Baji served with mint chutney, Medu Vada served with mint chutney, Falafel served with tahini sauce, […]

The DubaiNow platform and application has processed 7.5 million transactions, worth AED 4 billion, since its launch in 2015, making it the city’s preferred portal for transactions with government services, asserted Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance (DoF). The application was designed to provide a single, centralised service platform that offers fast, seamless, […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) has awarded another winner, Rima Al Halwani from Lebanon, with a brand new INFINITI Q30 during the weekly raffle draw of the ongoing ‘Shop and Win’ promotion held at City Centre Me’aisem. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), the promotion provides shoppers the […]

The UAE is the most advanced eCommerce market in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a joint study by Dubai Economy and digital payment solutions leader Visa, which also estimates eCommerce transactions in the country to hit US$16 billion (AED 59 billion) in 2019 and grow 23% on average annually between 2018 and […]

Four new categories have been added under the Dubai Chamber CSR Label in an effort to recognise a wider range of organisations that are excelling in adopting best CSR practices in line with international standards, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced. The new categories cover four different realms of CSR, namely: workplace, community, […]

DUBZ, a leading baggage technology and logistics company and part of dnata, has opened a new ‘check-in station’ in The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, to offer airline passengers another convenient option to take advantage of its innovative services. The station is located in the dnata Travel store on the […]

Ellington, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has partnered with Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) new ‘Manzili’ initiative to offer competitive rates and payment plans for employees in the government sector. Ellington is among the five top developers in Dubai that are part of the initiative. Aimed at enabling everyone to own a home based on financial […]

Emaar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings (BNA) on July 23, 2019 to jointly develop Business and Tourism Complex, integrating retail, entertainment, office, hotel hospitality, convention, sport, art and lifestyle functions in a one-stop solution. The Aero-Economic Area of Beijing Daxing International Airport, the coming largest airport in the world. […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the Manzili initiative within the framework of a strategic partnership between public and private sectors to develop Dubai’s real estate market. It also comes under the patronage of DLD as part of its vision to provide the best real estate services with the highest levels of transparency and professionalism, ensuring […]

Precious Paws Pet Spa, an award-winning Thai spa themed pet boutique introduces mobile pet grooming services with specially outfitted vehicles for easy access and convenience. Through this service, pets will receive professional grooming at their very doorstep. This service is launched all around UAE in order to ease the process of pet grooming especially, for […]

Shane Lowry returned to the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after sealing a maiden Major title with a stunning six-stroke triumph over Tommy Fleetwood at The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Irishman, who won a first Rolex Series title earlier this season at the Abu Dhabi […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Taskforce on Emiratisation – an initiative from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry – hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on engaging and developing young Emirati nationals. Taking place at the chamber’s headquarters, the session saw participating companies showcase their initiatives that aim to support young Emirati professionals. Bringing together representatives from […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced today that it is now a member of the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), becoming one of the first regulatory authorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to join the NGFS. The NGFS is a group of Central Banks […]

The world is facing a great environmental crisis and it’s out of the mass’s unconsciousness of the true extents of the changes and deprivation that is happening in our planet. Ayala Land, one of the biggest real estate developers in the Philippines, has taken the initiative to build a greener community for everyone to enjoy. […]

Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is creating a wonderful summer setting for mums, dads and kids with educational activities, wellness offers and more to pamper, treat and engage grown-ups and children. Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding summer with delicious dining offers and rejuvenating treatments at selected outlets until the end of August (prices include […]

Indian, UK and Emirati investors have bought over 37% of the SE7EN City JLT project to date, which is being developed by UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides. Phase one was completely sold out in less than a week following its launch last year – to date investors have bought 652 […]

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to explore its diverse network this summer, including cities in Europe, Asia and South America. UAE travelers can also take advantage and fly back home to Emirates’ destinations within Europe and the Middle East to spend the summer holiday with family and friends. Emirates Economy Class and Business […]

Dubai’s economy continues to experience sustained growth from the contribution of business tourism, thereby driving the nation’s economic diversification agenda prioritised in the UAE Centennial 2071 strategy. As such, the Dubai World Trade Centre’s, DWTC, latest Economic Impact Assessment report for 2018 saw a record AED13.1 billion, equivalent to 3.3 percent of the emirate’s Gross […]

Following the success of the first ever City-Experience Mini Program launched by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) in collaboration with WeChat, the programme has been further enhanced with the launch of 10 new digital audio tours which are available for visitors to use while exploring the city. Inviting the users of China’s most […]

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 2,394 new licenses for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activities in June 2019. According to the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in DED 58.5% of the […]

New banking and licensing solutions tailored to the needs of startups, an uptick in the number of fintech startups specialising in SME banking and increased cooperation between UAE banks and the country’s startup ecosystem are among the key achievements outlined by the Dubai Chamber-led working group on SME banking. The working group, in cooperation with […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy is adopting a new technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) to fight counterfeiting in Dubai. Developed by the US company ‘Entrupy,’ the new technology will help detect counterfeit goods sold across shops in Dubai. The new technology is being adopted in line with the […]

Emirates, the title sponsor of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, has revealed a brand new livery dedicated to the milestone 50th staging of Dubai’s flagship sporting event, and one of the key tournaments on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.The new livery serves as a symbol of the airline’s commitment to the long-standing Emirates […]

Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can use travel and shopping spends from their summer holiday this year to earn more Skywards Miles that can get them closer to their next dream getaway. Miles earned through Emirates Skywards special offers can be redeemed for flights on Emirates, flydubai and […]

Fang, the leading real estate internet platform in China, has marked its launch in the UAE with a special LED show on Burj Khalifa, the global icon. A part of Fang Holdings, Fang leads the online real estate market in China in terms of number of page views and visitors to its websites that provide […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), launched today the Smart Response Service for electricity and water technical notifications, in line with DEWA’s strategy of continuously developing its operations and services through innovation. The Smart Response Service includes several features that empowers customers, such as early self-diagnosis […]

Swedish Furniture giant IKEA today announced details of its new store that will open in December 2019, becoming the biggest IKEA in the UAE. Spread across 35,000 square metres including a 5,000 square metres training area for IKEA employees, the store will embrace digital integration to allow for a more intuitive shopping experience for its […]

Greatly loved and adored around the world for her kind heart and graceful charm, reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray announced her excitement to be the cover girl for the September issue of Xpedition Middle East, the first home-grown Dubai-based luxury travel, lifestyle and fashion magazine. Seen on her fast-growing Instagram account with over 6 […]