School’s almost out. The kids’ excitement is reaching fever pitch. So, it’s time to grab those sunnies and head over to Kite Beach, the adventurous and playful destination by Meraas, where your little ones can learn how to create the greatest sand sculptures in the city. From 28 March to 13 April, the whole family […]

While the lights are set to go off from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project will be lit up with fun activities and exciting performances inviting residents and visitors to come and join hands in giving a tribute to Earth Hour at the Marsa Plaza Creek. The […]

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), a regional leader in banking and finance education and training, hosted a book fair themed ‘Book For Good’ to mark the National Month of Reading. At Book For Good, EIBFS sold second-hand books donated by individuals. The books, spanning fictional, historical, biographical and educational genres, were […]

Already thinking of how to keep the kids busy during the spring break? Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, has a boredom-crunching range of LEGO-themed activities which will keep the kids entertained. From 28 March to 13 April, kids can step into a thrilling world of wonderous characters, high-powered vehicles and mesmerizing locations with […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s stunning new waterfront entertainment, dining and leisure destination – is treating Arabic music fans to a free live performance by Elissa, one of the most recognised artistes in the Arab world on Friday, 5 April. Held at the beachfront plaza, the concert will feature a live DJ at […]

With properties worth USD 30 billion on display, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, the Chairman of Dubai Land Department (DLD) inaugurated Dubai Property Festival (DPF) on 26th March 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The inauguration also witnessed the presence of HE Sultan Butti bin Mijrin, Director General, DLD, Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has expanded the BAYT by Azizi concept to one of its premium developments in Azizi Riviera, its flagship master-planned community in Meydan One. BAYT by Azizi assures owners higher returns by having their homes managed and serviced for them. This follows the strong sales […]

Union Properties, the leading property developer in the UAE and master developer of Dubai MotorCity, invites you to reaffirm your commitment to saving the planet and join its community in marking Earth Hour one day ahead of the rest of the world. The unique event at MotorCity is designed to support the global movement and […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rotterdam Partners, the official foreign investment agency for the city of Rotterdam, which paves the way for new avenues of cooperation and knowledge sharing between businesses in Dubai and Rotterdam. The MoU signing came during a meeting […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, is joining communities across Dubai and the rest of the world in switching off all non-essential lights across its up-and-coming Sobha Hartland district on the occasion of Earth Hour 2019. Sobha Realty has also committed to going beyond the hour in planning, constructing and managing sustainably developed communities that […]

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai to help coordinate links between the two entities. The agreement was signed today at a ceremony at DCT Abu Dhabi by Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Acting Executive Director of Marketing and […]

Dubai Sports Council and du announced today the launch of a new partnership under du LaLiga High Performance Centre (HPC) that is designed to power the professional development of high potential talent at Dubai national clubs. The announcement was made during the press conference held today at Dubai Sports Council, headed by HE Saeed Hareb, […]

The long wait for fresh, natural and wholesome gourmet food is finally over with Jones the Grocer officially opening its doors at Dubai Mall on the 26th March 2019. Diners can relish their favourite food at this first restaurant to be opened in partnership with Al-Futtaim. True to its ethos of gourmet food for everyday […]

Mall of the Emirates’ signature Spring/Summer fashion extravaganza ‘MOE Fashion Live’ is back for season two. Bigger than ever, this year the festival is spread over five days with celebrity appearances, expert talks on fashion and beauty, exclusive fashion shows, and personalised activities and services from March 26 until April 15. “After the successful launch […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai announced that the assessors of the Business Excellence Awards – 2018 cycle have evaluated the applications received from companies in the various categories of the Dubai Quality Award (DQA), Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA), as well as the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES). The winners of the […]

There is a paradigm shift in the entertainment quotient prevalent in malls across the world over and also in UAE. Today, the malls have to be vibrant and entertaining enough to draw repeat customers apart from the regular product sales. The whole concept should also consider the fact that the world of social media is […]

Dubai’s leading homegrown restaurant group,  Bull& Roo, have announced the opening of its second Common Grounds location as part of its broader expansion strategy for the group. Situated in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the new Common Grounds outlet is expected to continue its tradition of serving highly creative, fresh and vibrant […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for Lebanese candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding two Cabin Crew recruitment open days at Beirut and Jounieh. The Open Day at Beirut will be held at 9.00am sharp on Saturday, 30th of March at Mövenpick Hotel Beirut, General de […]

The first ever global report on employee volunteering projects has found that there is substantial potential amongst private companies in the UAE for participation in employee voluntary projects that could contribute significantly to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. “Investing for the Future: The Practice and Potential of Employee Volunteering in the UAE”, […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—has made the dreams of some shoppers come true with free travel tickets as part of its collaboration with Air Arabia. Tarek Al Zaani, an Emirati who works for a water company, is among the first few winners at City […]

Under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), the three-day event will be held at the Emirates Equestrian Centre What: The Emirates Longines Show Jumping League When: Thursday, March 28th from 3:30pm onwards; Friday, March 29th from 9:00am onwards and Saturday, March 30th from 9:00am onwards Where: Emirates Equestrian Centre, Seeh Al […]

In January 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, one of the leading piano makers of the time in London, became the first keyboard instrument to arrive on Australian soil. The ‘First Fleet Piano’ landed in Sydney on board the HMS Sirius, one of the 11 First Fleet ships that sailed from England to […]

As part of its commitment to drive growth in the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its various sectors, announced the launch of the Dubai Property Festival (DPF 2019) that is held over three days, 26 – 28 March, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in partnership with the International Property Show (IPS). […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a seminar at its premises earlier today which familiarised professionals with the practical tips on managing letters of credit as well as the key benefits of using such international trade documentary credit. The seminar, entitled “Documentary Credits Operations, Legal and Technical”, was attended by international sales professionals, shipping […]

The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to host a one-of-a-kind Village Street Sale offering further reductions on the already discounted prices of high-end fashion brands. From 28 March to 27 April, the budget-friendly shopping destination will transform into a plaza market, creating an exclusive shopping experience for visitors, […]

It’s a case of Groundhog Day for the Dubai International Stadium as both Pakistan and Australia are welcomed back for the ongoing ODI Series this Friday, in an exact rematch of the Stadium’s first-ever fixture, which took place back in April 2009. In another strange coincidence, the match-referee from that first-ever match, Jeff Crowe, will […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced today a key milestone in its longstanding relationship with dnata. Since 2014, dnata’s Dubai office has been a very proactive and committed donor by supporting the Adopt a School initiative and contributing to the adoption of a total of 8 schools in Malawi, […]

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Art Dubai, the world’s most international art fair and the Middle East region’s most important commercial platform for art, closed its 13th edition to worldwide critical acclaim on Saturday March […]

The Chinese Confucius Institute, located at Zayed University, has recently entertained students and faculty members with Traditional aromatic Incense arrangement displays, associated rhythmic dances, and the ancient Han Dynasty Chinese cha (tea) preparations. Incense arrangement blends a traditional hospitality gesture, which was adopted by both Emirati people and the People’s republic of China, over the […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has announced the launch of Tower B of its twin-tower residential development Creek Vistas at Sobha Hartland in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. The move responds to eager market demand following the success of the project’s first tower that sold out shortly after its launch. The […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s dynamic new waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination – is celebrating Mother’s Day all week until 31 March, with a host of fabulous dining, wellness and entertainment experiences. Earn exciting rewards for your mum with a special Play and Win promotion, and enjoy family entertainment, including kids’ games, […]

Serbia’s growing economy represents significant trade and investment opportunities for UAE businesses across a wide range of sectors and areas, according to officials and experts speaking earlier today at the Country Focus Briefing on Serbia in Dubai. The briefing, held at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s premises, was attended by H.E. Mladen Sarcevic, Minister […]

Arsenal first team players Mesut Ozil, Bernd Leno, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Shkodran Mustafi were treated to a tour of Dubai, visiting the city’s latest attractions and legendary landmarks, and taking in the striking architecture and impressive skyline.  The players were picked up on a hop on hop off City Sightseeing bus, making their first stop […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, is offering exceptional deals across its diverse portfolio of residential developments in Dubai as part of its participation at the International Property Show 2019, to be held from March 26th – 28th at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During the exhibition, regarded as the […]

The Al Marmoom Women’s Cycling Challenge – the region’s first cycle race dedicated to women – will take place on April 19 inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Taking place under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and supported by DSC’s Women’s Sports Committee, the Al Marmoom Women’s Cycling Challenge is dedicated to […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) recently hosted senior executives from Standard Chartered Bank to discuss how financial institutions and regulators can work together to help curb illegal wildlife trade and disrupt the flow of illegal funds arising from this predicate crime. David Fein, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered and Vice-Chair of the Financial […]

Emaar Entertainment’s Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, has once again underpinned its position as a preferred family entertainment destination. The renowned attraction has been awarded the overall number six spot worldwide and number one in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region by TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards. One of the world’s most recognised websites […]

The Varkey Foundation last night held ‘The Assembly: A Global Teacher Prize Concert’ as a joyful ‘thank you’ to teachers all around the world for the unsung work they do every day. On Saturday 23rd March thousands of people joined Little Mix, who headlined the event, together with Rita Ora, Liam Payne, and Loren Allred […]

Asteco recorded the delivery of nearly 15,000 residential units over the course of 2018, comprising 12,000 apartments and 2,750 villas. While Emiratis were the top investors among GCC nationals in Dubai’s real estate market, investing over Dh11.5 billion, Indians followed next with Dh10.8 billion, British with Dh4.3 billion, Pakistanis with Dh2.8 billion and Jordanians with […]

Very few events in the world, let alone in the region, bring artists together in such a vibrant, cultural cadre that is infused with heritage and invites artists, locally and internationally, to inspire and enlighten visitors. SIKKA Art Fair consistently embraces the artistic talent inherent in people and showcases their skills for the world to […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) took part in an artistic activity, ‘Kowar’ during Art Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as part of Dubai Art Season, organised by Dubai Culture, the Strategic Partner of […]

This week, the world’s education experts convene in Dubai for the Global Education & Skills Forum. Joining them is a British export which is paving the way in international education, right now. Yet, despite it being widely known in its home country, very few are aware of its international credentials. Currently running in more than […]

Morocco has been witnessing an increase in foreign direct investments, with 40 percent of foreign investment coming from the GCC region and significant proportion of this total being invested into the real estate sector.In addition, on an annual basis, the price of real estate assets has increased by 0.9 percent, with increases of 1.8 percent […]

“The import to the UAE of cigarettes not carrying the ‘Digital Tax stamps’ will be banned as of May 2019,” reaffirmed the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) at a training workshop held to introduce employees at customs agencies across the UAE to the objectives and implementation tactics for the “Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products Scheme”. Taking […]

Accredited by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the 8th edition of the UAE Reproductive Symposium, organized by Fakih IVF Fertility Center, brought together several industry experts who used the platform to educate other healthcare providers about the latest and best practices in reproductive medicine. The symposium, held this past weekend offered 14.75 CME hours, and […]

Dubai Investments Park, the wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, received ghaf trees from a Dubai Land Department delegation and held a symbolic planting ceremony as part of a planned calendar of initiatives and activities that underlines a commitment to the Year of Tolerance at Dubai Investments. The Dubai Land Department delivered the young […]

Arsenal Football Club today boarded a newly branded Emirates A380 with a livery featuring a montage of Arsenal first team players. The club is making their way to Dubai for a friendly match with Al Nasr Sports Club as well as the official inauguration of Al Maktoum Stadium, taking place on 26 March. During their stay […]

Awad Capital, the independent, Dubai-based, DFSA regulated financial services firm, has announced the successful closure of its recent capital raising, totaling $2.1 million. The capital will be used to fuel the growth of the company. Ziad Awad, founder and CEO of Awad Capital, commented: “We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our capital […]

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$1 billion conventional bond by Emirates NBD. The listing supports Emirates NBD’s activities as one of the region’s leading banking groups, including Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury and brokerage operations. Emirates NBD is the largest issuer of conventional bonds on […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has partnered with GEMS Education, the largest operator of KG-12 schools in the world, to support its Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Carbon Offset Initiative through cultivating local plants at some of the group’s schools. On the final day of the Special Olympics, His Excellency […]

Network International, an affiliated associate of Emirates NBD Group, has confirmed its intention to proceed with an initial public offering, IPO, on the London Stock Exchange. According to a press statement, further announcements will be made in due course in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Letswork, the first start-up rolled out by e25, Emaar’s in-house innovation lab for under 25-year-olds, is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of a new App that radically changes its operating model of offering co-working spaces across the UAE. The Letswork App is available for free download both on the iOS App Store and […]

GE Power (NYSE: GE) showcased a suite of innovative technologies shaping the future of the energy sector, at the ‘UAE Advanced Power Technology Day’ organized in collaboration with the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The solutions presented complement the direction under UAE Energy Strategy 2050 to increase the contribution of clean energy to the total […]

UAE-based health insurance administrator IRIS Health Services received the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the 2018 Etisalat SMB Awards in Dubai yesterday, the only company in the insurance sector to be selected out of more than 300,000 small- and medium-sized businesses across sectors nationwide. IRIS, which serves more than 350,000 insured members in the […]

Months of waiting will soon be over for Dubai’s gourmands as the classic British beachfront restaurant Retro Feasts is set to relaunch this month with a brand-new look and menu. The revamped interior pays homage to British pop culture, while the menu brings back the best of the ’70s,’ 80s and ’90s, taking Dubai’s foodies […]

Azerbaijan revealed the design of its Country Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday 20 March, after receiveing its plot and breaking ground on the nature-inspired pavilion earlier that afternoon. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on the Azerbaijan pavilion plot at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, in the presence of the General Commissioner Mr. Anar […]

Union Coop, UAE’s largest Consumer Cooperative revealed that the value of its UAE agricultural products in 2018 amounted to AED 79 Million, an increase of AED 35 Million compared to 2017, pointing out that supporting and encouraging agriculture stems from its core objective to establish a sustainable agricultural environment with enhanced stock and food security. […]

The global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai for the very first time. In its inaugural event, Microsoft will continue to play a key role in driving the global conversation around workplace diversity and inclusion issues. The two-day stop in the UAE on the […]

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Dubai Industrial Park inaugurated the official opening of the world’s largest integrated electric and electronic waste (e-waste) recycling facility ‘The Recycling Hub’ by Enviroserve. The special launch event was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, His Excellency Engineer […]

Make Mother’s Day celebrations memorable with Ibn Battuta Mall’s Fun Run – an indoor, family walk combined with fabulous fitness, beauty and dining offers on Friday, 22 March. Held in collaboration with Super Sports UAE and Fitness First, the Mother’s Day Fun Run begins at 8am at China Court with a 30-minute warm-up session and […]