Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, and UPS® (NYSE: UPS), global logistics provider, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a series of workshops and trainings as part of SheTrades MENA, managed by Dubai Exports. The shared aim of the SheTrades MENA joint initiative is […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has completed its busiest summer ever, marking outstanding growth all across its global operations. Providing quality and reliable ground handling, flight catering and travel services, the dnata team ensured a smooth travel experience for millions of customers in 85 countries. Gary Chapman, President of dnata, said: “Forecasts […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new service whereby motorists can pay parking fees of multi-story parking terminals in Dubai using their nol cards. The step aims to streamline the use of these parking facilities that are witnessing an ever-rising demand. “This initiative is part of RTA’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Meraas will offer visitors to Cityscape Global 2018, set to run from 2 to 4 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, a preview of its beachfront master development Port de La Mer. The Meraas showcase at Stand S2F10 will include an experiential environment enabling visitors to visualise the smells, sights and sounds at the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that Dubai’s real estate market is consistently sustainable, attracting about 9,500 new investors from 1st January – 31st August 2018 with total value of investments worth more than AED 19 billion. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, commented: “Dubai’s real estate market acquired a sustainable reputation due […]

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai’s premier waterfront destination, has added three new indoor experiential venues to its rich variety of offerings. TEPfactor Dubai, 3D Blacklight Minigolf and Countdown Challenge – each providing a uniquely themed experience – have opened their doors at the JBR Bahar plaza level. TEPfactor Dubai is a brand-new adventure experience housing […]

Opening on the auspicious occasion of Chinese National Day, October 1, the seven-day exhibition can be viewed at the ‘Art from the Heart’ gallery located in the mall’s Luxury Wing on Level 1. Visitors can experience a variety of activities throughout Chinese Golden Week, including traditional performances, folk dances, open painting classes, tea art shows […]

An ex-goalkeeper for Real Madrid, a heartthrob, an incredible singer, a family man, and above all, an inspiring soul, Julio Iglesias is a man that instantly leaves a lasting impression. Pulse 95, the first English radio station in Sharjah under Sharjah Media Corporation, in an exclusive interview with him ventured to understand what makes this […]

Retail Pioneer ‘Union Coop’ organized a unique ‘meet n’ greet’ tour for their consumers in their ‘Etihad Mall’ and ‘Al Barsha’ Mall, Dubai respectively. Veteran cricket legends ‘Mr. Wasim Akram’ and ‘Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin’ welcomed their fans during the visit and attended a press conference, wherein they answered press and audience questions. Speaking about the […]

Day two of The 2018 Ryder Cup, of which Emirates is an Official Partner through its sponsorship agreement with the European Tour, got underway today at Le Golf National in Paris, with Team Europe leading Team US 5-3. The Ryder Cup takes place every two years when the world’s top golfers from Europe and the United States, […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that the construction of its Mirdif Hills project, being developed by its subsidiary Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), is almost halfway complete with 50% of the construction work concluding on schedule. Construction on the project is […]

Emaar Entertainment, the pioneer of innovative entertainment, leisure and retail concepts, and a business of global developer Emaar Properties, is redefining the luxury cinema experience with its Reel Cinemas in Dubai. Reel Cinemas has brought never-before-seen experiences to the world by elevating its cinemas to the next level of operational excellence, technology innovation, luxurious amenities and […]

The Rail Agency at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a service for providing immediate aid to the rescue of emergency cardiac cases at metro stations any moment. The service is a portable kit that includes an Automated External Defibrillator. The device is easy to use by station masters and does not […]

Emirates, an Official Partner of The 2018 Ryder Cup, will be in the thick of the action this weekend when the world’s top golfers from Europe and the United States, two of the six continents the airline serves, compete for the most coveted golf trophy in men’s team tournament play. The Ryder Cup matches take […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its travel and lifestyle partnerships to continue offering exclusive benefits and greater convenience for its customers. The latest initiatives with global leading ride-sharing app, Uber and local premium retail developer, Emaar Malls, showcases the airline’s commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable customer journey. Emirates’ partnership with […]

Emirates is offering Kuwaiti travelers special fares to The Lion City, Singapore.Travellers in Kuwait can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 7th October 2018 for travel between 1st October and 31st March 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from KWD 201 and Business Class passengers can […]

Award-winning British artist Es Devlin OBE is set to design the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Pavilion will be the centrepiece of the UK’s presence at the Expo – highlighting UK expertise in artificial intelligence and the space sector. The UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be produced by the London and […]

CEO of Novo Cinemas, Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, has been crowned ‘Female CEO of the Year’ at a prestigious industry awards for her outstanding contribution to the regional film industry. The honour from the CEO Middle East Awards, which took place in Dubai yesterday evening, recognises Stanford-Kristiansen’s quest for innovation in business as well as delivery of […]

Burj Khalifa will support the UN Women’s global movement ‘HeForShe’, which aims to encourage men to support the campaign for gender equality. Burj Khalifa will be joining several major landmarks in turning off half of its lights on the night of 25th September in support of the campaign, expressing solidarity with women, while providing a […]

The Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) HE Mattar Al Tayer has inaugurated ‘Love for Zayed’ mobile gallery, in celebration of Year of Zayed. RTA is staging the first segment of the mobile gallery for a week at Dubai Mall in collaboration with the National Archives […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted an informative seminar examining the role of CSR in driving business growth which provided a platform for Dubai-based SMEs to share knowledge, insights and best practices. Organised by Dubai Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business, the seminar featured presentations from successful SMEs in the emirate that highlighted […]

Emirates clinched its second consecutive award for Best Entertainment at the 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards held during the APEX EXPO in Boston, USA on Monday. The airline was also given a Five-Star Global Airline Official Airline Rating, the highest rating in the first airline rating program based solely on verified and certified passenger feedback. […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced its readiness to provide innovative solutions to the construction sector through diverse activities provided by its 18 subsidiaries working in the sector. Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal, General Manager of Dubai Investments, said: “Over the past years, […]

Want to visit Singapore? Emirates is giving UAE travellers 10 reasons to book flights now and discover why the city featured in hit movie Crazy Rich Asianslives up to its hype. From its spectacular architecture, natural beauty, efficient urban sprawl, and mesmerizing culinary arts – Singapore is a must see destination. Starting today until 7th October […]

Sixteen students from GEMS Education high schools have enrolled for their degree programs at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), as part of the ongoing UniConnect program under which the University offer scholarships worth AED 10 million to GEMS Education graduates. Sheldon D’Souza from GEMS Our Indian School – Al Quoz, who is studying Marketing, says he […]

Emaar Properties, the global developer of icons including Burj Khalifa, is celebrating the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival on September 24, and the ‘Golden Week’ observed during the first week of October by offering Chinese investors a never-before value proposition with a ‘Golden Month Offer’ until October 24, 2018. Chinese buyers of most Emaar residential properties in […]

SWIFT is holding its Middle East Regional Conference (MERC) in Dubai today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The two-day […]

Emirates continues to push boundaries with their award-winning ice entertainment system, with the launch of two new ice TV channels dedicated to promoting the wide range of activities in Dubai and the UAE. The channels will be on ice in December. The innovative solution will help Dubai and UAE businesses promote themselves to the over 5 million customers who fly on […]

HSBC UAE announced the opening of its purpose-built new Headquarters at 8A, Downtown Dubai – adjacent to Emaar Square. The 20-floor free-hold tower, owned by HSBC, reflects the Bank’s ambitions in the UAE. The state-of-the-art high-rise is built using HSBC’s Global OpenWork Framework, which has delivered a more flexible way of working to more than […]

Taking a traditional and patriotic turn to celebrate the 88th Saudi National Day, Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, showcased the classic Emirati Al Ayala victory dance through roaming performances much to the delight of visitors. The ‘stick dance’, featuring two rows of men standing face-to-face, chanting traditional Bedouin tunes and waving their sticks […]

KidZania® Dubai is offering an additional three months free on their incredible annual pass. Parents and kids can now enjoy 15 months of unlimited edutainment for the price of 12 months on KidZania® Dubai Annual Passes. Head down to KidZania® Dubai to purchase the great value annual passeZ and take advantage of year-long plus an […]

Dubai, UAE, September 19, 2018:  Dubai Outlet Mall has extended its value shopping proposition with a host of new and varied retailers joining the wealth of brand names that the shopping destination boasts. The majority of new additions represent the fashion sector, with a couple from the homewares category and a new F&B outlet The […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, hosted a gala concert to mark the 88th Saudi National Day, treating visitors to spectacular performances by celebrated artists Dalia Mubrak and Shamma Hamdan. The two-hour musical extravaganza had the crowds sing along to some of the singers’ most popular tunes including “Qalbat Al Tawela” by […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will head a new working group which will be tasked with engaging various public and private sector stakeholders and tackling a variety of banking challenges faced by SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs in Dubai. The announcement of the new working group was among the key recommendations outlined by industry experts […]

Tee off to a brand-new golfing experience at the Dubai Hills Estate, the serene, lush lifestyle destination, developed as a joint venture by Emaar Properties and Meraas, and located only 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai and City Walk. The construction of the 18-hole par-72 championship golf course designed by European Golf Design of Dubai Hills […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added 200 vehicles to the smart car rental fleet, bringing the total number to as many as 400 vehicles. The move follows the success of the initial stage and the increasing demand generated by the service, which has clocked high rates of journeys and rental hours. “The launch of […]

ENOC Group has recently opened five new service stations in Dubai, expanding its network to 122 stations in the UAE. The Group is on track to increase its fuel retail presence by 40 per cent by 2020. All the newly built solar powered service stations are located in Hatta, Oud Al Muteena, two stations on […]

Millions of people from around the world will have the chance to make meaningful contributions to global development goals at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Opportunity Pavilion, the final major design element to be unveiled ahead of the next World Expo. Complementing Expo 2020’s two other Thematic Pavilions, which are inspired by the subthemes of Mobility and Sustainability, the Opportunity […]

A delegation from Dubai Internet City (DIC) – the region’s largest specialised technology business park – will visit Poland for a five-day roadshow between the 24 to the 28 September as part of its outreach to engage Polish entrepreneurs and business leaders, along with those in the wider Eastern European region. The trip comes at […]

The Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) HE Mattar Al Tayer announced that the first of the new Dubai Metro trains would arrive in Dubai in November, and the last one would arrive by the end of October 2019. Al Tayer made this announcement after […]

Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service on 23 September to the capital city of Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in celebratory participation of the country’s 88th National Day. Watch as the preparations begin to mark the Kingdom’s National Day. Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Centre, said: “The UAE […]

Dragon Mart and Ibn Battuta Mall will celebrate the 88th Saudi National Day this weekend, with a variety of traditional activities and live performances from 21 to 23 September. Dragon Mart: The festivities feature Ardah folklore dance performances by Saudi band, Al Saree on 22 September at Dragon Mart 2 from 8pm until 11pm. A […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East is celebrating Saudi National Day with a unique offer on (one-day/one-park) and (one-day/two-parks) tickets to visit any of the three iconic theme parks, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park. The offer which is valid until 30 September, […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop which aimed to familiarise retailers and members of the business community with the UAE’s new value-added tax (VAT) refund scheme for tourists. The workshop, hosted at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was organised by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in cooperation with Planet, the exclusive Tourist […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the free buses shuttling between the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Ibn Battuta Metro Stations had lifted 8 million riders from January to August 2018. “RTA has been operating a free circular express bus service as an alternative to metro riders due to the suspension of […]

Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas, situated along the picturesque Dubai Creek, is celebrating Saudi National Day in style, with an extended weekend of dinning and shopping offers, Saudi folkloric entertainment and a chance for shoppers to win exciting prizes. From 20 September to 23 September, Al Seef hosts special folkloric entertainment across […]

A graduate of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been honoured by the Supreme Commander of Dubai Police, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, for inventing an innovative that device that analyses air quality and helps asthma and allergy sufferers avoid contaminated areas. Inspired by his sister’s struggle with asthma, Saeed Matar Al-Jabri, who is currently […]

The UAE has led the Middle East’s private K-12 growth. Dubai and Abu Dhabi account for 60% of the private K-12 market. This data was released by L.E.K. Consulting, a leading global management consulting firm, ahead of the IPSEF Middle East conference taking place in Dubai this weekend. According to the report, The Private K-12 […]

Planning your next movie outing? Book your favourite blockbuster in Dolby Cinema and turn your movie outing into a complete culinary ride with a 50% off at Guy Fieri’s & Kitchen -The Dubai Mall. All you have to do is purchase a Dolby Cinema movie ticket from the Digi Kiosk, present the receipt at Guy […]

The German capital, Berlin, has seen the launch of the 12th edition of International Trade Fair for Transport Technology (InnoTrans 2018). The event is held from 18–21 September, with the participation of 3000 entities from 61 countries with about 200 innovations exhibited in five key segmants: Rail Technology, Rail Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel […]

Tally Solutions, a leading international accounting and compliance software provider commended the UAE’s role for its emergence as one of the major incubators of innovation and future technology in the world today. The company also recognised UAE’s focused initiatives which have not only helped diversify the economy of the country, but also become global models […]

Visitors from around the world will be wowed by a German Pavilion that will take them on a unique and exciting educational journey through a ‘world of sustainability’ at Expo 2020 Dubai. The design of the pavilion and its theme, ‘Campus Germany’, were revealed today at an event in Dubai, attended by Ernst Peter Fischer, […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a special ceremony yesterday at its head office to recognise member companies that have demonstrated outstanding export performance during first eight months of 2018. The exclusive Exporter of the Month gathering honoured eight companies that operate in the trade sector. Dabur International Limited and Dayal Building Material […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched its 10th regional health awareness campaign, Feel the Beat, offering complimentary cardio-health screening for women in shopping malls in the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon and Oman, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, the […]

Candylicious, an Emirati homegrown concept and a world-renowned candy haven, truly bringing out the child in everyone, has opened two new stores in the world’s busiest global hubs – Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 and At The Top Burj Khalifa. Serving sweet moments for close to a decade now, the new stores feature a fresh brand identity and a […]

Members of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Expo 2020 Higher Committee Chairman, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, have met to discuss updates and latest developments. The meeting at the rapidly […]

Asahi Yukizai Corporation – Japan’s leading company in industrial resins and plastic valves –  successfully held the opening ceremony for its Middle East operations at Dubai Airport Freezone – DAFZA. The new office will play a key role in expanding the company’s business across the Middle East and North Africa region. The opening ceremony was […]

Emaar is celebrating the Saudi National Day from September 20 to 23 with an assortment of activities and never-before offers that will delight Saudi visitors and UAE residents. The highlights of the activities include Burj Khalifa featuring the Saudi national flag on its LED screen, the world’s largest-of-its-kind, while The Dubai Fountain will come to […]

U By Emaar, the customer-focused loyalty programme by Emaar, has joined hands with Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, and the world’s leader in digital payments, Visa, to create Dubai’s most rewarding card programme, Emirates NBD U By Emaar Visa credit cards. Emirates NBD U By Emaar Visa credit cards will allow […]

The Big Bad Wolf Books Sale, the world’s biggest book sale, will debut in Dubai — and this thriller has all the makings of an instant classic. The first-ever Big Bad Wolf Books Sale Dubai, held in collaboration with Dubai Production City, will run at Dubai Studio City soundstages 2 and 3 from 18 – […]