A range of innovative products are being developed to safeguard Expo 2020 Dubai’s site and operations, participants’ pavilions and even drones, thanks to a new partnership with Orient Insurance. As the Official Insurance Provider for Expo 2020’s site and operations, Orient Insurance will create insurance solutions that meet the event’s unique requirements. The two organisations […]

Reigning Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood admits that it’s a ‘tall order’ as he attempts to retain his title as European Number One at this week’s DP World Tour Championship, Dubai by usurping close friend Francesco Molinari at the top of the Rankings. The Englishman needs to win the European Tour’s season-ending event and […]

Dubai Design District, a destination dedicated to design that reinforces Dubai’s new status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, today announced the winners of the Design 100 competition during Dubai Design Week 2018. Designer duo Sakina Kara-Sabur and Alicia Spoljar from BySOZO Interiors beat back the competition and captured the attention of the expert […]

Originally from London, now based in Dubai, Louise has enjoyed a colourful career in data over the past 15 years, across government, agency, big corporates and start-ups – her mission has always been the same, the use of data to enlighten and enable. I happened to hear Louise talk in a panel discussion at Digitalks […]

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE build-to-sell property development business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a growth in net profit of 19 per cent during the first nine months (January to September) of 2018 to AED 2.498 billion (US$ 680 million), compared to the net profit of AED 2.106 billion (US$ […]

Staged in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA) and Audi Middle East, this year’s Dubai Design Week programme is the most comprehensive to date. Consisting of 250 events by over 120 participating companies, the festival encompasses exhibitions, commissioned installations, awards and competitions, talks and workshops as […]

Etisalat recently signed an agreement with ENOC to provide its retail outlets with Cloud Managed Wi-Fi solution. The project will start with WiFi coverage across ZOOM convenient stores and expand to other retail outlets within the ENOC retail network. The MoU was signed by Abdullah Al Mana, General Manger, Dubai Region, Etisalat and Zaid Alqufaidi, […]

Design pieces of past and present participants of Tashkeel’s design initiatives will be showcased in a programme of exhibitions, workshops and talks across three locations during Dubai Design Week next month. In Dubai Design District, Tashkeel will explore the process of design development through workshops and talks alongside selected works by graduates of the Tanween […]

One of the UAE’s most prominent young Emirati designers and founder of Designed by Hind, Sheikha Hind Bint Majed Al Qasimi, is unveiling her newest collection, NABATA, at Downtown Design, a key event of Dubai Design Week, from 13-16 November. NABATA, Arabic for growth, is a collection of perfume bottles inspired by the majestic Emirati […]

Well-known singer-songwriter Atif Aslam is set to dazzle visitors when he performs as part of ongoing celebrations this month at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. Atif, has recorded several top-charts songs, will entertain visitors in front of the stunning Rajmahal Theatre, […]

A delegation from Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated in the inauguration of ‘Dubai Way’ in Frisco, Texas, which is part of Investment Group Overseas’ (IGO’s) development ‘The Gate.’ The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; HE Saeed Mubarak Al Muhairi, Consul General of the UAE in Houston; […]

La Mer rewards guests during the Dubai Fitness Challenge, set to run until 24 November, with a host of healthy dining offers to complement the variety of fitness activities available at the destination. Fitness fans are sure to find something that meets their fancy at one of the participating outlets including AçaiXpress, SLAB, Levee, iScream […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday ordered another airlift of humanitarian aid to Jordan. Further to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

Englishman Lee Westwood catapulted into the top 20 of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after rolling back the years by carding a stunning final round 64 to win his first Rolex Series title at the Nedbank Challenge hosted by Gary Player. The 45 year old, who won the DP World Tour Championship and Race […]

Since Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, first made its appearance off the coast of Dubai Marina, it has captured the imagination of the city. Making its presence felt, this new landmark-in-the-making has drawn attention to Bluewaters, the island destination by Meraasthat has opened its doors to visitors. Channelling a distinct vibe that blends island […]

In an effort to utilise design as an effective platform to promote sustainability, and as result of its hugely successful, ongoing ‘Check-in with Plastic; Check-out with Dinner’ promotion at The Daily restaurants, Rove Hotels has joined forces with renowned sustainability advocate and artist, Mariska Nell. The collaboration sees the artist producing a unique, environmentally innovative […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory authority for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA) to further facilitate the delivery of smart services to investors, entrepreneurs and startups, particularly homegrown entities, and help them […]

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has boosted its travel portfolio, having signed a collaboration agreement to launch CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa 2019 – a new route development forum. The two-day show will be co-located with Arabian Travel Market 2019 and will take place […]

Emirates is offering special fares in the UAE to over 20 global destinations in its network. Passengers can now take advantage of the upcoming UAE National Day long weekend and plan a short holiday getaway, or visit family and friends back home, within Emirates’ vast network. The offer applies to bookings made today until 22nd […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has announced the launch of an attractive offer on Alandalus and Redwood Park, as it prepares to host the 10th DP World Tour Championship from 15-18 November. The offer is in response to significant […]

As Jumeirah Golf Estates prepares to welcome 60 of the world’s top golfers, 65,000 spectators and more than 200 global press to the tenth edition of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai between Thursday 15 and Sunday 18 November, DP World, the European Tour and Jumeirah Golf Estates reveal some crucial numbers behind one the […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop at its premises which examined key stages of the mergers and acquisitions, as well as useful tips for managing relationships with various shareholders. The workshop, entitled, Mergers and Acquisitions: The Transaction Life Cycle, was led by Trowers & Hamlins LLP and attended by Dubai Chamber […]

Dubai Design District (d3), the destination dedicated to design today announced that it is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the region’s premier annual design event, Dubai Design Week. The upcoming edition is set to run in the Design Quarter from 12 to 17 November 2018. Following the success of last year’s event […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, is the ‘sustainability partner’ at the fourth edition of Dubai Design Week, held 12-17 November, with its main hub at Dubai Design District (d3). In line with the company’s vision of improving quality of life and affecting positive change, Bee’ah will demonstrate the potential of sustainable design by supplying […]

As the busiest days of the travel calendar approach, travellers can ‘fly better’ with Emirates as well as enjoy a stress-free experience even before boarding their flight during the festive period with Home Check-in. With convenience in mind, customers in Dubai booking their travel across any class with Emirates can now take advantage of Home Check-in […]

MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the development arm of MAG Group Holding, has announced that 80% of infrastructure works has been completed to date by Dar Alwad Contracting LLC at its MAG Creek Wellbeing Resort™, the first wellness-inspired development in the MENA. Under the management of lead consultant VX and architects A++, construction is proceeding […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,898 new licenses during October 2018, an increase of 25.8% compared to September (1,509 licenses), as Dubai remained a destination of choice for investment in diverse business sectors. Among the new licenses issued, 62.1% were Commercial, 35.5% Professional, 1.4% […]

Hilarity will wear multiple shades as India’s seasoned actor Rakesh Bedi gets ready to don no less than 24 avatars in his latest theatrical presentation, “Massage” in Dubai. The monologue performance provides a humorous, yet refreshing perspective of the Indian society, superbly portrayed by Bedi, and brings to the fore typical eccentricities and characteristics that […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) inaugurated a real estate promotion trustee office in New York in partnership with Aqari Global Ltd ‘Century 21,’ and in the presence of HE Majid Al Suwaidi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and HE Majida Ali Rashid, […]

The top 60 players European Tour’s Race to Dubai will once again be welcomed and accommodated in comfort and style when they touch down in the emirate for the DP World Tour Championship with world renowned Atlantis, The Palm acting as Official Hotel for the thrilling season-ending tournament on their tenth anniversary. To be staged […]

H.E. Rangsant Srimangkorn, Deputy Consul-General of Royal Thai Consulate UAE and H.E. Panot Puyahotra, Director Thai Trade Centre UAE, led more than 15 officers and families from the Royal Thai Embassy Abu Dhabi, the Royal Thai Consulate General Dubai, the Commercial Office, the Labour Office and Thai Airways as they visited Global Village on Wednesday, 7th […]

Deals worth AED10 million (US$2.7 million) were struck during Al Fares 2018, the oldest and most prominent international equine trade fair in the Middle East and North Africa region since 1995. The 12th edition of Al Fares took place on 7th-9th November, 2018, at the prestigious Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The event, which takes place […]

Businesses in Dubai displayed a brighter outlook for the months ahead with stronger sales and revenues expected due to new projects and seasonal increase in tourist arrivals. The quarterly business survey of the Department of Economic Development (DED) also showed that more than 88% of the businesses foresee stronger or stable results throughout the rest […]

A colorful community of ‘superheroes’ turned out in force today at the sixth edition of The Color Run presented by Daman in the UAE. Proving that fun and fitness is very much at the forefront of residents’ minds in the UAE, the Happiest 5k on the Planet was enjoyed once again by thousands of Color […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Abu Dhabi.  The MoU was signed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and Mr. Dhaher bin Dhaher Al Mheiri, CEO of the ADGM Registration Authority. […]

Today marks the opening of the much-anticipated Jameel Arts Centre, an innovative cultural destination developed by Art Jameel, the independent organisation that supports arts, education and heritage in the Middle East. Designed as a 10,000-square-metre, three-storey, multi-disciplinary space by UK-based Serie Architects, Jameel Arts Centre is the first non-governmental contemporary arts institution of its kind […]

DP World, UAE Region has been recognised for its significant contribution to the UAE’s trade and outstanding performance by winning the Port and Terminal Operator Award at the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Middle East Awards. The Award was received by Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region at a gala ceremony in the […]

Some of the UAE’s most forward-thinking experts, charged with delivering technological innovation and security to the Emirates have met to mastermind delivering a game-changing tech event in Dubai. Future Technology Week, to be held on 2-4 April 2019, will attract futurists, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, IOT and telecoms […]

Dubai will be the host for the 10th edition of the Italian Cuisine World Summit which will be held from 19-24 November. Bringing together the best Italian restaurants, food and wine producers, the summit will also present Michelin-starred chefs and culinary experts under one roof. Organized by Itchefs-GVCI, the Italian Cuisine World Summit is recognized […]

Dubai’s Victory Team proved their true worth as UIM world champions when they claimed the top two spots in the penultimate day of racing at the 38th Annual Key West World Championships in Key West, Florida, on Saturday. Going into the second of three races of the Super Boat Unlimited category at the season-finale week, the […]

La Mer, a world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, is celebrating its first anniversary with new additions to its impressive portfolio of offerings. In the year since its launch, the destination has gained immense popularity among Dubai’s residents and visitors for its eclectic mix of dining, shopping, leisure and entertainment options. Upcoming attractions include Rove La […]

In pursuit of establishing socially impactful and innovative businesses, the first cohort of the 10-month Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP) have spent a week in India to receive inspiration and guidance from the country’s social entrepreneurship ecosystem on how to align their business interests with a social purpose. BSEP is the brainchild of Sharjah-based NAMA […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today hosted the Tech Mix conference, which put the spotlight on innovative circular economy, energy and smart transport solutions presented by UAE and Italian startups. The event, organised by Roland Berger in cooperation with Intesa Sanpaolo, was held at Dubai Chamber’s premises and […]

As part of its continued commitment to support and empower different communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Facebook is set to celebrate the region’s vibrant art, creative and design ecosystem with an exclusive set of events at Dubai Design Week. Taking place from 12th – 17th November 2018 at Dubai Design […]

The Dubai Mall is celebrating the ‘Festival of Lights’ with a series of events filled with colours, light and entertainment. The first is a unique floating art installation called ‘Voyage’, featuring a fleet of 300 illuminated boats which creates a magical landscape on Burj Lake. On display until December 2nd, Voyage is created by the […]

Dubai is leading the way in the trend of introducing flexible office spaces in the MENA region, according to the leading, global real estate consultancy JLL. This sector is set to continue to increase rapidly over coming years. It currently accounts for less than 1% of total office stock, a figure that could increase to […]

Emirates is firing up its ovens for Thanksgiving celebrations on board and on the ground. The airline will offer customers special holiday menus across all classes on flights between Dubai and the US and in the respective airport lounges. The Thanksgiving menu will be available to customers travelling between Dubai and the US from November […]

Demand for contact lenses has grown by an impressive 4.4% in the UAE in 2018, according to GfK – the leading global market research organisation and official knowledge partner of Dubai Optical Show Vision-X (DOSV-X) organised by DV Global Link, a joint venture between Dubai World Trade Centre and Italian Exhibition Group. Growth in the […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has announced the launch of an attractive offer on Alandalus and Redwood Park, as it prepares to host the 10th DP World Tour Championship (DPWTC) from 15-18 November. The offer is in response to […]

Global trade enabler DP World’s UAE Region is hosting a multidiscipline inter-company sports competition as part of its month-long line up of activities for the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) from 26 October to 24 November. Over 1,000 participants from 44 companies have already registered for the DP World Sports Championship, which includes a variety of […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), participated in SIAL, the leading trade fair for European and global food industry, for the 5th year alongside Sharjah Exports Development Centre of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), displaying the diversity and global competitiveness of the food industry and […]

Ethiopia’s controversial Olympic silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa will make a welcome return to the Middle East when he lines up in the elite field at the 2019 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 25. The 28-year-old had been in exile in the USA since making an anti-government gesture while crossing the finish line and clinching […]

Artists, engineers, academics, designers and computer scientists will come together on Monday 12th November for the first ‘Belief in A.I.’ conference at Dubai Design District. A key element of this year’s Global Grad Show, in partnership with the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the conference will address the complex and challenging subject of Artificial Intelligence; where […]

The Global Gift Gala’s glittering pairing of celebrity and philanthropy will return to Dubai for the sixth time on December 13th, 2018. The black-tie event, to be held at the Grosvenor House, will feature a gala dinner and auction of ‘money-can’t-buy’ items and experiences. Funds raised at Dubai’s premiere charity event will support essential initiatives […]

Known for his alternative R&B sounds and eclectic style, Dev Hynes, better known as Blood Orange, presented by PUMA, officially joins the stellar 2018 Sole DXB music line-up. Blood Orange penetrated the music scene in 2009 and has collaborated with talent such as Solange, A$AP Rocky, Mariah Carey and more. His latest album, Negro Swan, […]

Google once experienced a 20% drop in traffic because of an extra .5 seconds in load time The paradigm has shifted. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear “It is no more about ‘Survival of the Fittest’. It is about ‘Survival of the Fastest’.” Google now has a ‘Mobile First’ policy in place. One […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) applauded the high tax compliance rate and increased tax awareness among businesses in the UAE – and the automotive sector, in particular – reiterating its commitment to empowering businesses to play an active role in driving growth in the national economy, and to ensuring tax regulations do not adversely affect […]

Global Village, the world-leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, has announced a series of entertainment and cultural events and activities as it celebrates its 2018 Festival of Lights in style. A yearly feature, this season the festival will run from Wednesday, 7th November to Saturday, 10th […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, hosted yesterday (Monday November 5, 2018) an event titled, “Empowerment through Education”, in an effort to inform, motivate and inspire its donor and supporter community in the UAE  about the instrumental role of education on societies. The event featured three speakers, which included Her […]

There is huge potential for businesses in Dubai to utilise modern technologies for the greater good and maximise their social impact, according to industry experts speaking at Dubai Dialogue 2018, the largest annual sustainability conference in Dubai. The conference, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business, brought together key public […]