Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mohammad Ali Al Hamadi Advocates, a leading local legal firm, to facilitate SME access to knowledge and support on business laws. The MoU was signed by […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Car Dealers Business Group which aims to unite the voices of member companies, serve common interests and foster public-private sector dialogue on important matters impacting the auto sector in Dubai. The new business group will provide an ideal platform for companies operating in […]

Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused business community, has announced that it is leveraging its new built-to-suit model to construct a new Global Research Centre for Himalaya Drug Company, a world-leading producer of over 300 cosmetics, nutritional supplements, herbal medicines and pharmaceutical-grade Ayurvedic products in over 90 countries.  Set to launch in 2021, the […]

This Ramadan, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club wishes you a Ramadan Kareem by offering 30% off on the Annual Leisure Membership. Take advantage of this generous offer and enjoy life at leisure year-round with our temperature-controlled swimming pool and modern gym facilities. Date and Day: Offer is valid until the end of Ramadan Price per […]

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has formed an annual partnership with GEMS Education to grant scholarships to high-achieving students, in the field of academic excellence and extra-curriculars such as sports and the creative & performing arts. At an awards ceremony held at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail, Mastercard representatives presented […]

Plan your Eid holiday early and enjoy exploring Emirates’ extensive network. UAE travelers can discover the vibrant city of Bangkok, or stroll through the romantic city of Paris. European and North American travelers can also take advantage and fly back home to visit family and friends. Emirates Economy Class and Business Class passengers can plan […]

Calling all thrill seekers, families, gamers, or date nighter’s – Hub Zero is the ultimate place to hang-out this Ramadan, and theplace to be if you want to be in the draw for the chance to win some super cool prizes. The Holy Month is all about spending quality time with loved ones, so grab your friends […]

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers launched The Retail People Magazine 2ND Quarter issue that will be distributed to over 45 countries in the MENA region. Themed, The Future of Entertainment, it features the enigmatic Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, CEO – Mall of Dilmunia, Manama, Bahrain.  Mall of Dilmunia aims […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is delivering innovative solutions to power the UAE’s SMEs, as a Silver Sponsor at the 2019 SME Expo. Taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, du utilised the two-day event to share how its leading technology and bespoke solutions can be applied to inspire SME businesses and the strong spirit of […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council), headed its 12th meeting that discussed the latest developments across initiatives and industries. The first item on the agenda was the completion of the Council’s e-commerce initiative proposal that was submitted to The Executive Council of Dubai for […]

Catering to every member of the family, Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai delivers the perfect destination to unwind and relax with loved ones offering an exclusive teens hangout – ROAM. Families looking for sheer indulgence and island seclusion can re-connect as they escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Caesars Bluewaters Dubai’s family-friendly island […]

The Burj Club extends special gym and spa offers The Burj Club invites guests and residents to refresh and re-energise with a range of experiences and membership offers this Ramadan. Offering breath-taking views of Downtown Dubai, The Burj Club features an array of spa and gym offers that will suit the fitness regimen. Fitness memberships […]

Dubai Municipality has announced that Dubai Frame, the latest national cultural landmark that has been developed and completed by the Municipality, has recently been awarded the certificate of Guinness Book of World Records for the “Largest Building in the Shape of a Picture Frame.” Commenting on the announcement, Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, […]

In its upcoming edition, set to take place on 30 October – 2 November 2019 at the Dubai Design District, Fashion Forward Dubai strategically evolves into a “shop-now” fashion platform, showcasing collections that will be available for purchase to a global audience of both buyers and consumers via a digital and physical presence made available […]

A new animation film was released by Expo 2020 Dubai, showcasing the ghaf tree, and how it symbolises Expo 2020’s message of unity and collaboration. The animated short film tells the story of ‘Salama’, a wise character based on a real-life ghaf tree preserved on the event’s site due to its value as the national […]

Businesses are benefitting from Dubai’s lower rental costs and generous location incentives, according to the latest research by leading real estate provider, Savills. The Dubai Office Market report has highlighted that the current market dynamics are favouring occupiers and that landlords are offering a range of benefits to entice organisations and entrepreneurs. Paula Walshe is […]

Surprise have booked their place in the semi-final of the NAS Volleyball Championship following an engrossing 3-1 win over defending champions Dubai 2020 on Friday night at a packed Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The 2017 champions will now meet Bin Thani in the first of the two semi-finals on Sunday night, while Dubai 2021, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai’s long-term investment in the future of the country will boost its economy by AED122.6 billion ($33.4 billion) and support 905,200 job-years between 2013 and 2031, indicates an independent report published by global consultancy EY. During the peak six-month period, the World Expo – the largest event to be held in the Arab […]

Master sculptor Richard Hudson has returned to Downtown Dubai and he’s back with something bigger and better. The artist’s three-dimensional, mirrored-steel ‘LOVE ME’ heart sculpture that first appeared in February last year to visitors to The Dubai Mall, has been recreated – but this time on much larger scale. The new ‘LOVE ME’ heart, the […]

Grammy award-winning pop-rock group Maroon 5 will return to Dubai for the first time since 2011 for their Red Pill Blues Tour on June 14th. To celebrate, Caesars Bluewaters Dubai is offering an exciting Maroon 5 Entertainment Package to combine the concert with a chance to enjoy all the signature elements of the Caesars Palace […]

Mall of the Emirates and City Centres in the UAE are once again spreading the message of generosity and compassion this Ramadan with the ‘Make a Difference, Together’ initiative, which encourages families to come together and do good for those in need. Now in its 13th year, the campaign, which is in partnership with UAE’s […]

The Emirates Group today announced its 31st consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion. Released today in its 2018-19 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted a profitof AED 2.3 billion (US$ 631 million) for the financial year ended 31 March 2019, down 44% from last year. The Group’s revenue reached AED 109.3 billion (US$ 29.8 billion), an increase […]

TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding and founder of startup-enabling platform in5, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA) that aims to accelerate the development of Dubai’s innovation ecosystem. The partnership will strengthen collaboration between the entities, broadening the opportunities available for innovators locally […]

This Ramadan, discover the values and traditions associated with the Holy Month at The Dubai Mall and imbibe the spirit of the season through compelling calligraphy works by talented experts. For the first time, The Dubai Mall is bringing a stimulating showcase of the ‘Art of Calligraphy that will take visitors through an inspiring experience. […]

OYO Hotels & Homes, South Asia’s largest, China’s 2nd largest, and the world’s 6th largest and fastest-growing chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes & living spaces today released the Summer Booking Index (Q1), which highlights that Dubai, followed by Ras-Al-Khaimah and Fujairah, is the top booked destinations in the UAE. The index reveals that […]

DUBAL Holding and China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) signed a comprehensive MoU during the week of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing to strengthen the strategic cooperation under the framework of the UAE Vision 2021 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The MoU sets out plans for the intended collaboration in the […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 2,805 new licenses during April 2019, a growth of 60% compared to April 2018 (1,753). The new licenses created 8,375 jobs in the labor market. Among the new licenses issued, 49% were professional, 48.1% commercial, 2.3% related to tourism […]

After high demand for two years running, dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest standing travel agency, is bringing back its popular ‘Secret Stays’ for 2019. Just in time for the summer months, travellers can snap up unmissable, exclusive staycation deals each week on hotels across the UAE. The only catch is that the property name will […]

Emirates has demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation in the global aviation industry by signing MoUs with three teams from the sixth cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme. The companies, hailing from the USA, Germany and the UK, were selected from the pool of seven participant teams that worked with Emirates through DFA […]

The Intellectual Property (IP) Rights Management of the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector at the Department of Economic Development in Dubai has honored Huawei Consumer Business Group’s (CBG) UAE team for its continuous support and cooperation with the UAE government. The DED team visited Huawei’s head office in Dubai to present Huawei officials with […]

The Holy Month of Ramadan will be celebrated with two captivating LED shows which will light up the iconic Burj Khalifa. The first show, which is three minutes long, celebrates the spiritual value of Ramadan with an inspiring display of prolific designer Karl Taylor Knight’s ground-breaking work, featuring the crescent moon, themed with Arabic lanterns […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a seminar at its premises which familiarised companies with regulatory requirements associated with the existing law governing volunteering activities in Dubai. The seminar was organised by the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Community Engagement Task Force in collaboration with the Community Developing Authority (CDA). During the seminar Ahmed […]

Ahead of the inaugural flight to Porto on 2nd July 2019, Emirates is offering passengers a chance to take advantage and explore the second largest city in Portugal. Known for its historical city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Porto is a must see destination for families and solo travellers this summer. Economy Class […]

The most fashionable event of 2019, The Royal Gala, once again brought together some of the most promising and well-established designers from across the globe. Happening every April and October, to coincide with the world’s major fashion weeks, The Royal Gala was once again staged in the fabulous Royal Ballroom of the Palazzo Versace on […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, and Lufthansa Group continue to expand their partnership in the United States. dnata has been selected to provide ramp, secure clean and passenger handling services to Lufthansa at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and now serves the airline group, including Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines and Edelweiss Air, at eight […]

The Queen Elizabeth 2’s Iftar al Malika (Iftar of the Queen) will feature a selection of experiences for the mind, body and the soul this Ramadan. Passengers can enjoy a one-of-a-kind Iftar experience with live Hakawati storytelling performances delivered by leading artists from around the world.  Professional narrators will recite English and Arabic versions of […]

Atlantis Aquaventure is set to become one of the biggest waterparks in the world with the exciting addition of a third action-packed tower, set to open in summer 2020. The region’s number one waterpark will break records with the 34-metre tall ‘Trident Tower’,which will introduce 12 incredible new slides to the Atlantis Aquaventure offering and […]

Dubai welcomed 4.75 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2019, posting an over two percent increase in tourism volumes compared to the same period last year according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Steadily picking up from a stable 2018 performance, Dubai’s tourism sector saw […]

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), achieved one of the highest quarterly sales during the first quarter (January to March) of 2019 underpinned by the exceptional sales of residences launched by the company. The total sales for the period increased by 51 per cent to AED 5.902 billion (US$ 1.607 billion) compared to Q1 2018 sales […]

Emaar Entertainment is marking Ramadan with a diverse range of activities and offers across its different attractions, sure to make the month a memorable one for families. Visitors can enjoy unlimited access to theme parks, combo deals, thrilling rides, late night entertainment as well as Iftar specials. Unlimited Fun for Kids This Ramadan, kids under […]

Better Life, the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group distributor of global kitchen appliances, has joined hands with communities throughout Dubai in a Ramadan ‘Better Deeds’ initiative to provide Iftar until Suhoor refreshments for construction and security personnel. Better Life has donated 19 refrigerators for the initiative, which is aimed at encouraging the spirit of sharing […]

In what is a first of its kind deal, global entertainment destination BookMyShow has entered into a strategic, long-term partnership with the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the region’s biggest indoor, multipurpose arena. As the Founding and Preferred Ticketing Partner for all live entertainment experiences at the Coca-Cola Arena over the next five years, BookMyShow will […]

Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused community that provides support and a business-friendly ecosystem for entrepreneurs, SMEs and international companies active in the sciences, energy and environment sectors, has signed a partnership agreement with 1792 Partners, a global advisory and venture firm focused on bridging the gap between health technology innovators in the UAE […]

Expo School Programme has unveiled four dedicated school tours of Expo 2020 Dubai, costing AED50 per student per journey. At a recent Expo School Leaders Forum, more than 500 public and private school leaders and education decision-makers were encouraged to start planning now to make the most of these educational and fun visits. ‘The World […]

Mikko Korhonen took a giant step towards a second appearance at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after surging into the top 20 of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after superbly holding his nerve to defeat Benjamin Hebert in a play-off at the Volvo China Open to secure his second European Tour title. The […]

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) achieved one of the highest quarterly property sales in Dubai during the first quarter (January to March) of 2019 recording an increase of 53 per cent to AED 5.979 billion (US$ 1.628 billion) compared to the Q1 2018 sales of AED 3.906 billion (US$ 1.063 billion). The sales to international […]

To celebrate the spirit of Ramadan, Landmark Group’s leading loyalty programme, Shukran, is launching a special ‘Shukran Ramadan’ initiative with Dubai Cares in the UAE and other charity organizations in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon.  Over 10 million members across the region will have the opportunity to donate Shukran points earned from […]

Andrew Jackson, Her Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates at the British Embassy, celebrated the achievements of newly-qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants (ACA) from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, during a graduation ceremony recently held in Dubai. ICAEW, a world leader of the accountancy and finance profession, presented certificates to […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is creating a wonderful atmosphere this Ramadan with traditional decorations, Iftar offers, Suhoor deals and more. Spend quality time with family and friends at the world’s largest themed mall, where festive decorations, reflecting the essence of the Holy Month, will be complemented with live traditional Oud music every day after Iftar. Al […]

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, announced today that it has been awarded the ‘Best Service Performance Outlet’ for its Emirates Head Quarter branch for 2018, under the Banking Services business category at the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES). DIB outperformed all banks in this category to receive the award. […]

Coca-Cola Arena located at City Walk by Meraas opened its doors on Friday, May 3rd as thousands of excited fans got a chance to see inside the incredible 17,000-capacity arena for the very first time during the arena’s Open Day. With the final touches being made to the highly anticipated arena ahead of hugely popular […]

Less than two months after its unveiling in Paris, the French Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai, Lumière Lumières, begins its construction. Élisabeth Borne, Minister of State, Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, in charge of Transport, in the presence of the Expo 2020 teams and those of COFREX, in charge of French participation in […]

Sayidaty print magazine and online publication opened its first coffee shop under the name of Sayidaty Café on Monday, April 29, 2019 at City Walk in Dubai. The opening ceremony coincided with the launch of the 8th edition of the Arab Fashion Week, and was attended by several prominent personalities in the Arab Fashion Council, […]

Zulekha Hospital and ENOC Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide customised medical services to the Group. The organisations have collaborated with intent of advocating a healthy lifestyle through awareness sessions for ENOC’s staff and patrons alongside community initiatives in the UAE. The MoU was signed by His Excellency Saif Humaid Al […]

Carrefour, which is operated in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim today unveiled its promotional campaign for the Holy Month of Ramadan which represents an investment of over AED110 million, an increase of 80% when compared to last year. The initiative, which is being held under the theme of “Taking Care of You This Ramadan” […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently participated in a roundtable in Moscow which familiarised Russian startups with Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and growth opportunities that the emirate offers. The roundtable, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and PROFEX, provided valuable insights on Dubai’s business environment, fast-growing startup sector, and […]

Emirates, the Official Airline of the 2019 Arabian Travel Market, welcomed over 14,000 visitors to its iconic stand to experience the award-winning airline’s products and services. The Emirates stand showcased its game-changing Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suites with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, up to 40 square feet of personal space and ultra-modern design features inspired […]

Emirates has announced a new codeshare partnership agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil covering domestic services in Brazil, providing greater choice and connectivity to its customers. Emirates passengers travelling to and from Brazil will now be able to connect with 17 cities in LATAM’s domestic network covered by the codeshare agreement including Belo Horizonte, Brasília and […]

Iftar is the perfect time to reconnect, spend time together and bond with loved ones over sharing platters of delicious Ramadan favourites. A unique and sustainable Ramadan celebration awaits you at Vida Downtown’s contemporary 3in1 setting, as they pave the way to create wonderful moments with a delicious Iftar menu made with love and designed […]

When Mina Rashid, the first modern port of Dubai, opened in 1972 – realising the vision of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Father of Dubai – it ushered in a new era of prosperity for the city, transforming it into an important port of call between the East and the West. […]