BASE will host legendary Algerian singer Cheb Khaled on Thursday, April 4th and critically acclaimed, London-based rap phenomenon Giggs on Friday, April 5th, for what promises to be another unforgettable weekend at Dubai’s homegrown superclub. Khaled Hadj Ibrahim, also known by his stage name Ched Khaled, is a world-renowned Algerian musician, singer and songwriter. His massive […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office in Kenya recently organised a study mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania which explored business potential within the country’s healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, tourism and hospitality sectors. The study mission, led by Omar Khan, Director of International Offices, Dubai Chamber, coincided with the 7th East African Health and […]

Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and entertainment business, today announced that it has entered into a management agreement with Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), to open a new Time Out Market in one of Dubai’s most visited attractions. This […]

The DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, MEASA, region, announced it has begun accepting applications for the third cycle of its hugely successful accelerator programme. The third cycle will kick off in September, welcoming select FinTech start-ups to an intensive three-month programme, which […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, reported record growth in overnight visitors from Japan, crossing the 100,000 mark for the first time at the end of 2018. Reflecting a 15.3 percent year-on-year increase, the Emirate welcomed 104,843 overnight visitors, with the robust growth underscoring efforts to further showcase the breadth of the […]

Emirates Literature Foundation will host award-winning novelist Leila Aboulela at an intimate in conversation evening event on Sunday 14 April at the World Trade Club, Dubai, where she will discuss her latest book, Bird Summons. With a significant reputation as one of the finest novelists writing today, Aboulela’s work has receiving critical praise from two […]

Only a few bikers in the world walk around with two special patches on their leather jackets: The “Full Throttle” patch and the “Saddle Sore” patch. These two patches are issued under very strict auditing rules by two separate certification agencies: Long Distance Riders and Iron Butt Association. To earn this patch, and the respect […]

Emirates cabin crew member, Jeeye Kang, has emerged the airline’s Biggest Foodie, with her winning recipe fit for a king, to be served on board for three months this year. Jeeye, a Korean national, has received the ultimate reward with her signature dish ‘Tofu Royale’ being featured in Emirates’ First Class menu, throughout April 2019, […]

Emirates has been awarded Best First Class in the world at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® awards for Airlines. The airline also clinched several other awards including Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best First Class Middle East and nabbed the overall Travelers’ Choice Major Airline honour for the Middle East. TripAdvisor has awarded the […]

UAE businesses show a significant lead in both maturity and proactiveness when it comes to the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions, according to a Microsoft report titled ‘AI Pulse’ which was released today. ‘AI Pulse’ is a global Microsoft initiative designed to establish the attitudes and intentions of senior executives around the world towards artificial […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, registered a record AED500 million in sales bookings for Q1 2019. Highlighting the strong investor interest in Sobha Realty’s residential launches, the company’s sales from January to March 2019 are 33 per cent over the target of AED375 million per quarter. Last year, Sobha Realty announced its […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday hosted ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps in the UAE at its annual Diplomatic Circle Dinner where delegates were briefed on the Chamber’s recent highlights and achievements, as well as strategic initiatives, activities and major events planned for 2019. The exclusive gathering was attended by over 120 […]

Etisalat today unveiled the UAE first Cloud Gaming service delivering high-definition (1080P) cloud-based games directly to TVs on its eLife set-top box. Leveraging the power of the cloud, the new eLife TV service enables gamers of all ages to play the latest and most popular games without the need to have a separate game console. […]

At Hannover Messe, Siemens is presenting numerous additions to its Digital Enterprise portfolio for the next level of digital transformation in the discrete and process industries: “Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies into our portfolio, we can help industrial companies to benefit from rapidly growing data volumes in new, wide-ranging ways. With the use of […]

Fidu Properties, one of the leading Chinese companies in the UAE property market, recently hosted an ultra-high net worth delegation of investors from China to Dubai. The 4-day visit, completely organised by Fidu, was part of the company’s strategic outreach to showcase the unmatched investment potential in Dubai’s real estate sector. During the visit, Fidu […]

2019 has started with a bang for the movie industry and there is a whole list to look forward to for cine-goers. What better to watch the blockbusters and popular movies of 2019 in a truly captivating cinema experience at Reel Cinemas. The world-class cinema by Emaar Entertainment will be screening the much-awaited big screen […]

The Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC), established by the Dubai government to raise Dubai’s profile as a regional and global destination for design and fashion, and SRP Group, a Chinese trade development company, today announced the winners of the DDFC/SRP Silk Road Design Competition. Egyptian product designer Mahmoud Gamal Abbas won the first prize. […]

Dubai Sports City were the first-ever Champions of the Tolerance Cup yesterday, with Damac Properties receiving the Silver Cup for 2nd place and Dubai Land Department taking 3rd place after beating Deyaar in a penalty shootout. Friday’s action, which took place at the Football Academy in Dubai Sports City, saw ten football teams battle it […]

Spring is in the air and The Dubai Mall is welcoming the season with an all new ‘Spring Home Month’.

A delegation from Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, recently visited Sri Lanka to launch a new program, in partnership with Save the Children. The program aims to improve children’s literacy levels in the Northern and Southern Provinces of Sri Lanka, where there is a critical need to improve the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai will announce the winners of the 25th Business Excellence Awards at a ceremony to be held at the Arena Ballroom of Madinat Jumeirah Dubai on […]

Francesco Molinari carried forward his scintillating match play form from last year’s Ryder Cup, where he won five points from five matches, and rode it to third place at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play to finish as the highest-placed European Tour player. The Italian defeated Lucas Bjerregaard in the consolation match to catapult 99 […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced the opening of a representative office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Latin America. The Argentina office, Dubai Chamber’s third Latin America office, will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities in the market that offer potential […]

The first ever awards for the destination weddings industry, the DWP ACE awards made its debut at 6th Annual of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress honored the significant efforts of extraordinary talents of international wedding planners and suppliers who have shown their ultimate commitment towards innovation and creativity in the luxury wedding industry. Recognizing […]

More than 60,000 race horse owners, trainers and racing fans embraced Expo 2020’s exciting national engagement programme with a series of colourful and entertaining activities at this weekend’s Dubai World Cup. Drawing on the Emirati word for ‘welcome’, the #Hayyakum2020 initiative seeks to galvanize the entire nation and accelerate excitement and national pride as the […]

Brazilian powerhouses Flamengo will be back in Dubai later this month to defend their Dubai International Football Championship Under-16 crown against the likes of Atletico Madrid of Spain, Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and other local challengers. Organised by Dubai Sports Council to promote grassroots football and support the country’s budding young […]

Bluewaters is fast emerging as a haven for the discerning gourmand and the retail-happy. Meraas’ sophisticated island destination, which also houses the world’s Largest observation wheel – Ain Dubai – is now home to an increasingly eclectic range of F&B and retail concepts from across the globe. Hell’s Kitchen, the restaurant made famous by television […]

BurJuman enhances its customer experience through the addition of AMER to its list of offerings. The go-to centre for all visa-related services is now open on the second floor, next to Tas’heel. Expanding its portfolio, BurJuman will now cater to the immigration related needs of its visitors through the hassle-free services of AMER. It will […]

Arab singing sensations Ragheb Alama and Carole Samaha added star power to the second edition of Mall of the Emirates’ Spring/Summer fashion extravaganza, ‘MOE Fashion Live’ last weekend. Lebanese singer, composer and TV personality Ragheb Alama made a guest appearance in the Central Galleria on March 28 during the Harvey Nichols-Dubai’s men’s fashion show. The […]

As part of its efforts to support the UAE’s education system DP World, UAE Region unveiled its first book, the “DP World Success Story”, to be used in government and private schools as an introduction to logistics and global trade. The book was launched by Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director of DP World, […]

Discover some of Dubai’s best Happy Hour deals at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – the city’s iconic beachfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination – with delicious food and fabulous views every day until 30 April 2019. Relax and sip your favourite drink surrounded by enchanting beach views, gourmet cuisines and unique-dining concepts at selected […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, the 14th annual autism awareness campaign was launched on April 2nd – World Autism Awareness Day. Organised annually by the Dubai Autism Center since 2006, the campaign will highlight […]

Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until 26 October 2019. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season. The strategic partnership between both airlines ensures capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand. Flight EK 129 will depart Dubai at 8:30 am and arrive […]

BARBARY Deli + Cocktail Club, in partnership with Rémy Martin, is bringing the funk back this April before the end of the Spring season, as it gets ready to welcome the mesmerising mixing talents of DJ Eli Goldstein aka ‘Bamboozle’, one half of renowned duo Soul Clap, to the turntables. The city’s favourite retro club […]

Girders Garden is set to host its first comedy night of 2019 at the indoor and outdoor venue on the 10th April 2019. Three popular British comedians will take to the stage at the much-loved sports bar at JA Ocean View Hotel along The Walk, JBR from 8pm, with the bar due to open for […]

The fifth edition of World Art Dubai, the region’s largest affordable retail art fair, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 3-6 April with a wealth of artistic styles and cultures designed to appeal to every walk of visitor. Featuring more than 3,000 pieces from around the globe, World Art Dubai 2019 unites more […]

Before the day that saw the launch of La Rive’s fourth residential building was out, every unit had been sold out, Meraas confirmed today. Meraas’ water project project at Port De La Mer – the first freehold master community in Dubai’s elite Jumeriah area – witnessed an immediate and staggering level of investor interest in […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and the Dubai Human Resources Development Institute (DIHRD) today marked the graduation of three batches of 59 trainees who successfully completed the ‘Professional Diploma in Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection’ programme in 2018.  The programme, launched by DED in collaboration with DIHRD, is the first of its […]

For the second time in less than a week, Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) has dispatched a cargo flight made available by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a Boeing 747, to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid to victims of Cyclone Idai. […]

Dubai has rolled the Arabian Red Carpet for 500 global wedding experts, as the City of Dazzling Dreamscapes, has geared up to host the 6th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress organized by Dubai based QnA International, along with Official Destination Partner Dubai Tourism and Hotel Partner Atlantis, The Palm from March 27th-29th 2019. Global […]

Dubai Turf, the $6 million horse race sponsored by DP World, had a grand ending today at the Meydan Racecourse with Almond Eye ridden by Christophe Lemaire and owned by Silk Racing Co. Ltd. emerging as the winner. The race is one of the richest in the world and formed an exciting climax to the […]

Beachcombers, movie buffs and adventure seekers who plan to spend a relaxing day at The Beach, a laid-back destination by Meraas, will soon be able to return home with more than just a tan. The second edition of the ‘Beach Goers’ campaign, which will include an added ‘Entertainment Goers’ chapter, provides amazing deals on a […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, announced that it has successfully completed the prestigious best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of its Health and Safety management […]

Dubai World Cup 2019, the pinnacle of the UAE season and the world’s richest day of horseracing, returns on Saturday with $35 million prize purse on offer for top jockeys at Meydan Racecourse. Bringing together the world’s horse owners, top jockeys, trainers and thoroughbreds, the Dubai World Cup meeting features nine high-class races that run […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has dedicated a key section of the Arab Media Forum to its ‘Proudly from Dubai’ initiative. The section set up in collaboration with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development, provides a platform for 10 homegrown businesses to present their products to the Forum’s audiences […]

More than 3,200 technology enthusiasts from across the Middle East and Africa gathered in Dubai today for Microsoft’s Ignite conference. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the two-day event taking place on 27-28 March, offers upwards of 100 workshops and more than 350 globally renowned experts to delegates looking to expand their skillsets or […]

Expo 2020 Dubai today unveiled its latest global marketing campaign, called ‘Welcome the Future’. Celebrating humanity’s many achievements and calling on the world to come together to create a better future, the video-led campaign is an open invitation for all to join Expo 2020 on its exciting journey, with the clear message: ‘We’re not done […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the winners of the third Gulf Real Estate Awards (GREA) 2019 during the closing ceremony held yesterday in the presence of HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; a number of DLD’s CEOs; representatives of companies and award nominees; and a number of VIPs and those interested in […]

With 81 weeks and 4 days left until Expo 2020 Dubai, over supply of projects in Dubai is a thing of the past now. According to major players of the industry that participated at the Dubai Property Festival (DPF), Expo 2020, which is expected to attract 25 million visitors, of which 70% will be from […]

The Arab Investment and Development Authority, AIDA, and STC Energy have signed a $US2 billion agreement to develop solar power plants in Ukraine. According to a press statement, the development of 170MW solar power plants in the Ukraine will be backed by a minimum $2 billion by AIDA. The agreement also details closer cooperation in […]

Start-ups are innovative, quick to adapt and highly connected to their customers. Large corporations boast economies of scale, networks and infrastructure that entrepreneurs envy. How can companies of all sizes learn from and support each other to create an inclusive and diverse global economy in which everyone can thrive? The mobility of talent across borders […]

The Sustainable City, the first fully-operational sustainable community in the Middle East, has won five top laurels at the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2019 including the ‘Happiest Community’ Award for the third consecutive year.  In addition to being voted as the “Overall Winner’ the community also won the ‘Best Real Estate Project (Master Development)’, ‘Best […]

Meraas confirmed that it will be taking part in Earth Hour this year as part of a concerted effort to raise awareness in the region of Mother Earth’s precious resources that are under pressure and threat. Meraas will switch off lights on Saturday, 30 March at 8:30pm across nine destinations including Al Seef, Bluewaters, Boxpark, […]

On March 30, from 8.30pm for one hour, Emaar’s communities will join people around the world to observe Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights. Earth Hour is World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) landmark movement that unites people to show their commitment to the planet. Emaar has urged all residents across its master-planned communities to […]

Etisalat will join major companies around the world on 30th March to mark Earth Hour, the world’s largest movement in support of action on climate change. Ten of Etisalat’s buildings across the UAE will switch off their lights and non-essential electronics from 8:30 to 9:30pm on 30th March for Earth Hour. Commenting on the announcement, […]

Art enthusiasts, fire up your creative imaginations, pull on your well-heeled boots and take a ‘Walk into Art, Culture and Tolerance’ at Al Seef from 28 March to 27 April, 2019. Hosted in collaboration with Dubai Culture as part of its annual emirate-wide Art Dubai fair, the six-week celebration of art is the second part […]

To celebrate the spring break holidays, La Mer by Meraas, the world-class beachfront destination will bring ‘The Smurfs’ to its front doors with a series of fun-filled live stage shows perfect for adults and little ones alike. So, gather the whole family and head down to the laid-back destination to enjoy a spring break that […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first Bollywood-inspired theme park in the world part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting an exhilarating multilingual music festival ‘Club FM 99.6 Mojo Rising’ with leading Indian bands in attendance. The festival is held in association with the Mathrubhumi Group’s youth […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Accelerator hosted yesterday its first Pitch Day to showcase innovations that could help shape the future of the UAE economy. Out of 159 applications worldwide, the first 16 shortlisted businesses were invited to present innovative solutions in technology, health, education, clean energy and transport to an independent Advisory […]

Emirates has launched a pan-African brand advertising campaign that celebrates the talent and achievements of young Africans, taking the message of ‘New Africa’ to the world. The campaign also features an original music video produced by Kenyan musician and DJ Blinky Bill, inspired by contemporary African electronic club music. Paying tribute to a new generation […]