Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, announced that it has obtained the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 Platinum certification in the Operations and Maintenance (O+M) category for its High Bay Building in DSO. Dr Juma Al Matrooshi, Deputy CEO […]

His Excellency Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Policy and Licensing, Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), inaugurated the new plant for Geltec that manufactures dietary supplements and medicines at the National Industries Park (NIP) of DP World. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Ahmad Al Haddad, Chief Operating Officer, […]

Last weekend City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle neighbourhood by Meraas, kicked off its 10-day motoring show, ‘City Overdrive’. Running until 20 April, the action-packed event is showcasing more than 80 unique custom-built cars, classic models, super cars, monster trucks and modified bikes. This is more than just a display of some of the most […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama, which focuses on building homes highly sought-after by families in trendy neighborhoods away from the bustle, will hand over 5,000 additional residences this year taking the total number of homes handed over to more than 6,600. By end-2019, Town Square Dubai will be home to over 18,000 people making it […]

Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science and healthcare-focused business community, brought together leading experts to discuss the merits and challenges of public and private healthcare systems with the aim of determining which model works best for patients, medical services providers and the economy. The significant discussions took place as part of the sixth edition of […]

Emirates will be providing more options and choice for its customers in Riyadh with the introduction of the first scheduled Airbus A380 service to the capital city, effective 21 April 2019. Riyadh will be the 51st destination to join the Emirates A380 network. Flight EK 817/818, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will now be […]

FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year as one of the top places to work in the UAE.  The company has been ranked sixth, moving up four places from last year. With more than 300 organizations in the […]

Ascots and Chapel’s The British luxury couturier from Mayfair London, who specializes in creating fine, personalized and bespoke garments for discerning gentlemen partnered with Chivas for Their Crafted for Senses series, where their Whiskey connoisseur Joe Shields provided an insight into what goes into crafting the perfect whiskey. Ascots and Chapels views this partnership as […]

Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas, has been inspiring visitors to unleash their creativity with their vibrant art exhibition, a ‘Walk into Art, Culture and Tolerance’ . Image 1: That hump day feeling. Image 2: In-tree-guing: kids, young and old branching out to try something different at Al Seef.   Image 3: Weaving a web […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, held a workshop for suppliers, business groups and major outlets in Dubai recently to ensure that traders are fully prepared to meet the demand anticipated during Ramadan. The workshop was aimed to maintain transparency across buying and selling in […]

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, stressed that Empower will continue its pioneering role in the district cooling sector and its efforts to transform Dubai into a global hub for clean energy and green economy. Dubai has been named as the ‘Champion City’ […]

Emirates is introducing seasonal treats to celebrate Easter on board and in select airport lounges worldwide. The Easter menu is available to customers in all cabin classes from 19 to 23 April when travelling from Dubai to destinations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Ghana and the Philippines. Emirates will also […]

After the resounding success of “Agnes” in 2017, followed by the widely acclaimed “Carnage” in 2018, Orb Theatricals brings to you their third full-length in 2019! A poignant play about depression and its consequences, ‘Night, Mother is a 1983 Pulitzer Prize winning drama by Marsha Norman that was also nominated for the Tony Awards in […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, hosted senior dignitaries HE Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General, World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and HE Mohammed Al Mheiri – Undersecretary, Minister Advisor for Tourism Affairs, greeted by Ahmed AlRayyes, Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer, DXB Entertainments to showcase the varied attractions at the destination.

Meraas today confirmed that Ain Dubai will be completed in time for Expo 2020 Dubai celebrations. Standing at over 250 metres high, the structure will be over 200 percent taller than the first ever Ferris wheel, demonstrating Meraas’ continuous desire to push the boundaries of what’s possible with modern engineering and construction.Meraas also confirmed that […]

The Gov Games – the Dubai government’s high-energy team-building challenge – is going global by adding a new category for international city teams. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, who conceived the Gov Games initiative, announced a decision to further evolve the […]

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD, rang the market-opening bell today at Nasdaq Dubai to celebrate the listing of US$1 billion conventional bond. The capital raised by the issue supports Emirates NBD’s regional and international business across diverse services including retail, wholesale and investment banking, private banking, asset management, […]

Emirates Aviation University, will return to the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) as a key participant from 17 to 19 April 2019. The exhibition will take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai. . Amongst the range of student offerings that the University will showcase at the event, is a […]

In a cultural milestone for the UAE, Expo 2020 Dubai has commissioned the nation’s first opera. Combining Emirati and global talent, Al Wasl will span thousands of years, bringing to life the UAE’s rich heritage and sharing its innovative spirit with the world. Award-winning composer Mohammed Fairouz and author and librettist Maha Gargash, both UAE nationals, will […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Africa World Airlines (AWA), the Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra, have announced a one-way interline agreement whereby Emirates customers can connect onto selected routes of Africa World Airlines’ network, opening up new African destinations for Emirates customers from May 2019. “The agreement between Emirates and Africa World Airlines […]

Dragon Mart is celebrating the inaugural Dubai Home Festival with a Shop & Win promotion that will see one lucky winner drive home in a brand new Volkswagen Tiguan. Shoppers can enter the draw by spending AED200 at stores selling indoor and outdoor furniture, home décor, lighting equipment and building materials at Dragon Mart from […]

Grab your clubs and sunscreen as The Els Club, in Dubai Sports City, is relaunching its successful Summer Privilege Card (SPC) enabling golfers to secure fantastic deals during the warmer summer months. Running from the beginning of May until the end of September, individuals or families can choose four out of the five months to […]

Little munchkins are in for a ‘reel’ treat as Dig It and Reel Cinemas at The Springs Souk have introduced a host of limited time offers to keep them truly entertained. Until May 30, visit The Spring Souk and immerse in a fun-packed experience with these incredible offers. Visitors can avail the Dig It pass […]

For a limited time, travellers from the UAE can book on Emirates to enjoy and explore a myriad of global destinations this summer. Plan an exciting adventure in Africa or discover the colourful streets across Asia. Travellers can also take advantage and fly back home to European, North American and middle Eastern destinations to spend […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) continues to receive candidate applications for its sixth edition, the winners of which are set to be announced at the Knowledge Summit 2019 – the region’s premier knowledge event, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF). The Award honours knowledge pioneers from […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, closed the gates on its biggest ever season on 13th April 2019. Season 23 welcomed a record-breaking number of more than 7 million guests over 166 days of operation, a jump of more than 16 percent […]

DIVAlicious fashion exhibition, Dubai’s talk of the town renowned show that made its presence felt in 13 major cities across the globe has announced its upcoming event for this year. The highlight of this edition will be the debut of three designer brands for the first time in Dubai which include MXS by Monisha Jaising […]

Expo 2020 Dubai and its legacy are expected to contribute AED122.6 billion of gross value added (GVA) to the UAE’s economy from 2013–31, according to the EY report, ‘The economic impact of Expo 2020 Dubai’. The report states that Expo 2020 is also expected to support up to 905,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) job-years in the […]

International construction and real estate consultancy Drees & Sommer has announced the launch of Dubai-based innovation hub, as it looks to expand its research and development (R&D) efforts across the Middle East. The new regional innovation hub provides a collaboration platform to support the company’s 3,200 employees and external start-ups by identifying market gaps and […]

Celebrate a fun-filled day in harmony with nature as the sustainable city marks Earth Day with the Grand Finale of Origin on Saturday, April 20, from 9 am to 7 pm Origin will open its doors for the last time between 9 am and 4 pm giving visitors the opportunity to explore the first sustainable […]

Noor Bank, the UAE’s leading Shari’ah-compliant bank, is showcasing the works of renovated Emirati artist Fatma Lootah at the Noor Art Gallery on Sheikh Zayed Road. Running until 1 May, the exhibition offers a glimpse of the artist’s interpretation of femininity and movement. Celebrating Emirati culture and heritage, Lootah’s work mixes abstract figurative painting using […]

Emirates is committed to offering its customers an unparalleled onboard experience and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency with a modern all wide-body aircraft fleet. Reconfiguration of Boeing 777-200LR fleet In April 2019, the airline completed the reconfiguration of its last Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Emirates invested USD $150 million in converting the 10 […]

With the Southern Runway revamp starting tomorrow at Dubai International Airport, Emirates has been working hard to implement measures to further maximise operational efficiencies at DXB and deliver a seamless experience for its customers departing and transiting through Dubai. The Southern Runway Closure at Dubai International Airport will be taking place from 16 April to […]

The UAE is set to host the world’s foremost artificial intelligence summit to empower global dialogue on the future of government, business and society. The inaugural ‘Ai Everything’ will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, between 30th April and 1st May. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled the design of its pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion will be second in size only to that of the UAE pavilion, covering an area the size of two football pitches. The distinctive and memorable pavilion symbolizes the nation’s welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.  […]

Forbes Middle East recently released the much awaited list of Billionaires in the Middle East in their April 2019 issue. Ghassan Aboud, the Dubai based entrepreneur and noted philanthropist was ranked 16th amongst the Arab Billionaires list with wealth estimated at US $ 1.75 Billion. In the wider list of all nationalities in the Middle […]

There is always something new and exciting happening At the Top, Burj Khalifa – the global icon by Emaar. Now, At the Top, Burj Khalifa will offer tourists and residents the convenience of purchasing tickets for Al Shindagha Museum where visitors can experience the vibrant history of Dubai. Al Shindagha Museum, an entity of the […]

Author, business mentor and personal stylist to celebrities and royals, Kelly Lundberg in collaboration with The College of Fashion and Design Dubai, will be offering exclusive two-day short course in the ‘Art Of Personal Styling’ on May 3rd and May 4th at CFD. This course is designed to help develop a deeper understanding of personal styling while […]

Smart Dubai today announced a landmark collaboration with Microsoft in its bid to achieve the goal of making Dubai the happiest city on Earth. The move aims to accelerate digital transformation across the emirate and empower government employees to innovate faster. Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by H.E. Dr. Aisha […]

Emirates Post, the UAE’s leading postal services provider, won its third International Express Mail Services accolade for outstanding Customer Services, making the UAE the only Arab country to win the award three times. Granted by the EMS unit of Universal Postal Union (UPU), the award reaffirms the organization’s position as leading postal, express delivery and […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is celebrating the inaugural Dubai Home Festival with the chance to win a brand new car and home makeovers, as well as up to 70 per cent discounts at selected stores. A Shop & Win promotion will see one lucky winner drive home in a brand new MG 6, while three home […]

More and more Filipinos in the UAE are starting to value the need for savings and investments through real estate, with industry leaders welcoming as high as 20 per cent year-on-year increase in sales of their properties amongst Filipino buyers in the UAE. The Philippine property market is also expected to cross double-digit growth this […]

Get ready for a fun, family day out at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, on April 19th! Renowned Emirati singer Balqees Fathi will dazzle audiences with her melodious voice at 8.30pm in front of the Rajmahal Theater. The celebration marks the launch of the Emirati annual pass […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, and noon, the Middle East’s homegrown marketplace, recently organized workshops for the owners of DED Trader licenses on the services offered by the ecommerce platform, and the advantages of displaying their products on noon. The workshops were part of DED’s […]

To highlight the innovations in construction business in the Middle East, UAE will soon be hosting the first-ever, one-of-its-kind Mega City Infrastructure Week featuring more than 15 countries. Set to take place on 16th and 17th of April at Roda Al Bustan, Dubai, the conference will be themed around innovations and technologies driving infrastructure and […]

To mark the Vishwa Sindhi Divas, Gaurav Chander Damwani in association with Evolution Events is organising Sindhi Sur Sangam in Dubai – a first-time attempt by the organisers to promote & preserve the rich, ancient Sindhi culture & heritage, as Dubai is home to many Sindhi families who have migrated and settled in Dubai many […]

A spectacular addition to The Dubai Fountain, the iconic attraction in Downtown Dubai by Emaar, the award-winning property developer, is set to be a spellbinding experience for all visitors. Emaar has announced its partnership with Pinkfong, the creator of the viral sensation “Baby Shark” music video, and Spacetoon, Pinkfong’s official licensing agent in MENA, to […]

Who says healthy snacking isn’t fun? Discover more about healthy snacks at the first ever Fade Fit Kids Factory at KidZania® Dubai. Join in preparing the healthy snack and learn how your favourite Fade Fit munchies are created and packaged. The 15-minute fun activity teaches kidZ the art and technique of creating healthy and affordable […]

Dubai has moved up in the ranking of the world’s top 10 maritime capitals in 2019, the latest in its string of achievements that has made the emirate a globally competitive maritime hub. The emirate took the 9th spot this year, up from its 10th rank in 2017, according to a recent report issued by […]

Emirates has completed the installation of bespoke Expo 2020 Dubai liveries on 40 aircraft, with its final A380 aircraft emblazoned in the distinctive orange ‘opportunity’ decal rolling out of the Emirates Engineering hangar. The first decal was unveiled in 2017 on an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft decorated in the blue ‘mobility’ decal. Since then, Emirates’ […]

As part of its relentless commitment to projects’ quality and timely completion, Al Ghurair Properties, the real estate development arm of Al Ghurair Investment, announced that 3 residential buildings, namely Muteena 226, 658 & Muraqabbat 131, are all on track to be completed by May 2019 according to their respective schedules, with steady progress on […]

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) in partnership with RAKBANK, today announced plans to launch a Mini-Gold Futures product, offering investors the chance to trade gold in smaller denominations. The contract will be the first-of-its-kind, and is in response to feedback from market participants that emphasized a strong desire from smaller investors to increase […]

The design of the China Pavilion for Expo 2020 was today (April 10th) revealed overseas for the first time at a conference in Dubai, UAE, drawing extensive attention from all attending. Ambassador Ni Jian, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United Arab Emirates, Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau […]

Worldwide Distribution Center (WDC) will have the latest products from global manufacturers on offer at Beautyworld Middle East next week. In addition, as the leading distributor of multicultural products across the Middle East and Africa, WDC will also have a wide selection of the sector’s latest innovations in hair and skin care available to try […]

The government’s introduction of various regulations to stimulate demand along with the private sector’s attempts to diversify their products by adopting technologies that are expected to drive the real estate market according to JLL’s Q1 Dubai Real Estate Market Overview report, launched today. The first quarter of 2019 saw multiple commercial projects being re-commenced as […]

Bringing ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ to life, Expo 2020 Dubai participating countries discussed the unique content and programming that is set to attract 25 million visits from around the world. With less than 560 days to go until doors open, the stories, cultures and innovations that will form a spectacular visitor experience were discussed […]

Government and business leaders from the UAE and the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC) reinforced their commitment to improving bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation at the third Global Business Forum (GBF) on Latin America, which began today (April 9th) in Panama City, Panama. Organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in […]

Dubai Press Club (DPC) kicked off the second edition of the Media National Youth Programme (MNYP), the largest programme of its kind in the Middle East that aims to develop a new generation of Emirati journalists that are equipped with the tools and skills needed to excel in the media industry. A joint initiative of […]

CSL Behring, a global biotherapeutics leader, has inaugurated its regional headquarters at Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused business community dedicated to the development of the local healthcare sector. The opening of the new office will strengthen the company’s presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, extremely leading to better patient care […]

Foodies visiting Bay Avenue, a Dubai Retail destination located in Business Bay, have much to rejoice about with home-grown eateries Raju Omlet and Enso opening their doors and completing its already diverse mix of F & B tenants. Serving Indian and Japanese cuisines respectably, the two restaurants are popular for their delicious freshly cooked food […]