For the 8th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Cargo News Awards. The awards, which have long been recognised as the preeminent accolades in the air cargo industry, were presented at a gala event in London. Alex Doisneau, Managing Director of dnata UK (Airport Operations) who accepted the award on […]

Through an invitation to ‘Rise Every Day’, Mashreq Bank – one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE – has revealed a historic brand evolution with a transformation of its corporate identity and overarching strategic purpose as an enabler of inclusive financial, personal and professional development. Rise Every Day talks directly to people all […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop a comprehensive business strategy to support the growth of family-owned businesses in the UAE within the framework of the economic goals of theYear of the Fiftieth initiative, His Highness […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), said today that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, supported by a robust regulatory framework and an active lifestyle had enabled the […]

Dubai’s residents and visitors are in for a real treat this year with celebrations for Saudi National Day taking place across the city from 23 to 26 September. With the close ties between the UAE and KSA, and with so many Saudi nationals living in and visiting Dubai, the city will host an extensive programme […]

The Emirates Group returns to the UAE Career Fair, held from 20 September to 22 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with an expansive portfolio of job opportunities in aviation and travel for UAE Nationals. Under the theme “the Future of Work”, this year’s Careers UAE will open prolific discussions about the ever-changing work […]

  Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity buyout firm operating across the GCC and Southeast Asia, predicts that the East-West Asia investment corridor will drive global economic growth for the next three decades. The GDP of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the ASEAN countries, and India will grow by 220%, 270% and 410% […]

Dr Amanda Nimon-Peters, Professor of Leadership at Hult International Business School in Dubai, announced the release of her first book titled ‘Working with Influence: Nine Scientific Principles for Improving and Accelerating Your Career’. Available for purchase from Amazon.ae, readers will learn nine universal principles of persuasion that they can apply to increase their influence over people […]

With just 10 days until the kick off to the 2023 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge season, held in partnership with Dubai 92 and the Dubai Sports Council, cyclists across the United Arab Emirates are gearing up for the return of the local classic. TheSpinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge has quickly become one of the […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity buyout firm operating across the GCC and Southeast Asia, predicts that the East-West Asia investment corridor will drive global economic growth for the next three decades. The GDP of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries,the ASEAN countries, and India will grow by 220%, 270%and 410% respectively by 2050,in […]

Truckers UAE, an events company known for its Food truck festivals, has announced that popular singer Ammy Virk will be performing with Noor Chahal at Dubai World Trade Centre on September 17, 2022. Ammy Virk, an award-winning Punjabi singer, actor, and producer best known for his roles in Qismat, Angrej, and 83. His music video […]

TOP Entertainment, the promoter behind the two upcoming Justin Bieber shows on October 8th and 9th at the Coca-Cola Arena has today confirmed that both shows will be cancelled due to the artist’s ill health. Thomas Ovesen, owner of TOP Entertainment said ‘First and foremost we support Justin in putting his health and wellbeing first. Whilst […]

Unlock a world of privileges this September and get an 15% additional discount on stays with U By Emaar across Address Hotels + Resorts and Vida Hotels & Resorts. A world of exclusive benefits and experiences, the limited-time only offer means silver members who already receive a 5% discount, and black card holders who receive […]

As the 25th anniversary edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) concluded, its key strategic partners celebrated one of the most successful editions ever, filled with family fun, incredible shopping deals, dazzling entertainment and unforgettable moments. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the 10-week festival, which ran from 1 July until 4 September, provided […]

Global Village announced that pre-booking for Season 27 VIP Packsstarts at 10am this Saturday, September 17 with a limited number available to reserve before the official VIP Pack sale starts on September 24. Reservations are exclusively online from the Virgin Megastore Tickets website, each pack contains everything you need to enjoy Global Village all season long. […]

Dubai will be hosting its first edition of PopCon Middle East (PopConME) from the 10th  – 13th  November 2022. Promising the ultimate weekend, PopConME will showcase the best in Movies, TV, comics, graphic novels, anime, cosplay and much more. In partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Speedy Comics and Alanza Trading, PopConME will take place at […]

IT professionals with the right skills need look no further than the Emirates Group to ramp up their careers. The Group will kick-start their recruitment drive in the UAE with an online info session, open to all tech professionals in the country, on Monday, 19 September at 6pm. Click here to register for the session. The Group is […]

B1 Properties is proud to announce that they have sold the most expensive Signature villa on Palm Jumeirah Frond G, called Framed Allure. The luxury real estate brokerage is known for its highly curated portfolio of the Middle East’s most sought-after, opulent properties. B1 Properties’ most recent notable sale was of the most expensive penthouse […]

With just 10 days until the kick off to the 2023 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge season, held in partnership with Dubai 92 and the Dubai Sports Council, cyclists across the United Arab Emirates are gearing up for the return of the local classic. TheSpinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge has quickly become one of the […]

LiveWell with Nakheel, a community health and wellness initiative across Nakheel’s communities in Dubai, has announced its latest community event. On 24thSeptember 2022 at Sal’s Bistro, Jumeirah Islands Pavilion, LiveWell Founder Irina Sharma will be discussing mind health with clinical health psychologist, Dr. Melanie Schlatter. They will discuss taking a proactive stance to improve, maintain […]

To celebrate the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, Emirates will serve beloved Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well as the respective airport lounges, between the 17th of September and 2nd of October. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base, Emirates celebrates many multicultural occasions on-board such as Diwali, Christmas, and Lunar New Year. The special […]

Emirates and United have announced a historic commercial agreement that will enhance each airline’s network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of new destinations* within the United States and around the world. From November, Emirates customers flying into Chicago, San Francisco, and Houston – three of the biggest business hubs in the U.S […]

Dubai hosts the region’s biggest automotive trading hub and the largest used car market should come as no surprise. Dubai’s strategic location as a gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa, coupled with its unique logistics infrastructure has ensured the steady rise of the automotive sector in the emirate. Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) a leading […]

Looking for a new nightlife place to dance the night out on Bollywood music, top Djs & bands while indulging in fantastic food, drinks and Shisha? Well, Dubai has just received a brand new address. One Music Lounge sitting in the Occidental Hotel, Al Jaddaf is the latest party lounge on Dubai’s buzzing party scene. […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of flights to Namangan from 24 September with a twice-weekly service, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai. The addition of flights to Namangan makes it the third point in Uzbekistan including Samarkand which launches on 20 September, and the capital, Tashkent. Flights […]

Dubai real estate market recorded 452 sales transactions worth AED1.45 billion, in addition to 94 mortgage deals of AED218.97 million, and 13 gift deals amounting to AED39.65 million on Monday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 406 villas and apartments worth AED840.46 million, and 46 land plots worth AED612.76 million, […]

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator Salik Company has announced the offer price and start of the subscription period for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The price for the Offering has been set at AED2.0 per share. The total Offering size is expected to be AED3 billion (US$817 million), implying […]

Emirates will increase the frequency of its services to Algiers with the addition of a fifth weekly flight, effective 7 October. The newest service will complement Emirates’ existing operations between Dubai and Algiers, currently running at four flights a week. The latest addition of services to the airline’s schedule will provide additional connectivity for customers […]

For lovers of the best Garage music and the sickest beats, the P7 Arena at the Media One Hotel is bringing you the UK’s favourite garage brand “Garage Nation” on Sept 17, after a SOLD OUT gig this summer,  Known for its festival vibes incorporating elements from R&B, jungle and dance pop, Garage Nation is the […]

Global Village has announced the much anticipated on-sale dates of Season 27 VIP Packs. Available exclusively online from September 24 on the Virgin Megastore Tickets website, each pack contains a host of benefits and offers as well as a range of premium experiences. Exclusive for Season 27 a Golden Coin will be hidden inside one VIP […]

The complete line-up of exciting artists for Dubai’s first-ever Coke Studio Live show has been announced with sensations Karakoram, dynamic rap duo Young Stunners and the iconic Faisal Kapadia all set to share the stage with previously announced artists Ali Sethi, Hassan Raheem, Shae Gill and Justin Bibis. The much-awaited Coke Studio Live Concert at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk on 14th October 2022 is set to take […]

Dubai Opera, the ultimate performing arts destination, has announced its exceptional October line up. The city’s most iconic cultural destination will be playing host to a diverse programme of 6world-class performances. The entertainment offering is truly multifaceted, with the varied lineup ensuring there’s something for everyone. This unique and awe-inspiring venue will bring the world’s […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has revealed that over 27,100 companies joined as new members in the first eight months of 2022, marking a 69% year-over-year (y-o-y) increase and bringing total membership to over 314,000. Between January and August 2022, member exports and re-exports increased over 20% y-o-y […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, delivered robust growth in the first half of 2022. The Centre’s strong performance reinforces DIFC’s Strategy 2030 to drive the future of finance, differentiate Dubai as a global hub for financial institutions, FinTech and innovation companies, and increase its economic contribution to […]

Global Village has announced the much anticipated on-sale dates of Season 27 VIP Packs. Available exclusively online from September 24 on the Virgin Megastore Tickets website, each pack contains a host of benefits and offers as well as a range of premium experiences. Exclusive for Season 27 a Golden Coin will be hidden inside one VIP […]

Audi Middle Easth as collaborated with the Museum of the Future to present its fourth concept model, the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo, which is seen for the first time in the region at the museum’s ‘Tomorrow, Today’ exhibition. Originally developed exclusively for virtual races on PlayStation 4, Audi has made the car a reality, […]

Marking World First Aid Day this month, Emirates celebrates 3,000 new cabin crew recruits who are now equipped with top-notch aviation first aid skills, after successfully graduating from the airline’s rigorous cabin crew training programme. As part of a highly successful recruitment drive this year, Emirates has already hired 3,000 new joiners who undergo 8 weeks of […]

‘My Food’ initiative, implemented by Dubai Municipality, has secured the Global Business Excellence Award in the ‘Outstanding New Product/Service category(showcased this year)’. The initiative was launched by the Municipality following its efforts to promote digital transformation across its system and services pertaining to food safety. The municipality aims at automating its system to match the […]

According to Property Finder, the leading MENAT’s proptech company, the real estate market recorded 9,720 total sales worth AED 24.3 billion, the highest performing month in terms of sales transactions volume and value in 12 years. Comparing period-over-period growth, August witnessed a monthly growth rate in volume of around 37.1% and 69.6% compared to last […]

With a host of entertainment coming up, Dubai’s newest and most luxurious cinema by Roxy Cinemas, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment is now open at Dubai Hills Mall. Ushering in a new era of cinema, Roxy Cinemas at Dubai Hills Mall will kickstart its blockbuster line up with the exclusive premiere of much-awaited Bollywood fantasy […]

In celebration of Disney+ Day, the electrifying concert film from 21st century pop icons, “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA”  and a special sneak peek at the upcoming Disney+ Original series from Lucasfilm, “Andor,” are now streaming on Disney+ in the UAE, and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). “BTS: PERMISSION […]

As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The airline’s investment of over US$ 350 million will see its 50-strong fleet of A350s equipped with next-generation inflight entertainment solutions that […]

As the only airline with an exclusive agreement to offer luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon on-board, Emirates is currently presenting First Class passengers with the unique opportunity to enjoy a very special vintage -Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2, on board select routes until the end of October. The exceptionally rare 2003 vintage in its second plénitude […]

In line with the positive impact of cooperation and partnerships toward supporting cultural and creative industries and consolidating Dubai’s global position in the cultural and literary arena, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)signed a cultural MoU with the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage.The aim isto document Emirati intangible heritage and raise […]

On September 13th, 2022 La Perle celebrates its 5-Year Anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, a special event will take place on the evening of September 13th at Habtoor Ballroom, Al Habtoor Palace inviting key sponsors and partners that have contributed to the show’s magnificence throughout the years. In 2017, Al Habtoor Group unveiled the region’s first […]

Dubai’s car rental industry reported a significant 23.7 percent growth in the number of companies registered in the first half of 2022, up from 1087 companies registered in the same period last year. As well, 78,000 vehicles were registered in H1, 2022, up 11.8% from 69,000 in the same period last year. These figures confirm […]

A serious examination of the GCC’s future policies and plans will take place at the HBS Crossroads GCC Future Impact Forum this month, held for the first time in Dubai and under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. […]

The Pointe, the iconic waterfront destination by Nakheel, launches Recognizing Emerging Local Musicians (RELM), a new platform to support emerging musicians in the region and take their career to the next level. In partnership with TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video and Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North […]

DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, today hosted the unveiling of one of the world’s largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamonds – the “Williamson Pink Star” – at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE). The 11.15 carat flawless pink diamond started its roadshow in Dubai, […]

BKK Sports is set to make a spectacular debut in Dubai with a star-studded fight night in Al Nasr’s Rashid Bin Hamdan Hall on October 8. The BKK Kickboxing Championship’s 10-fight card will feature 20 world class fighters and multiple championship winners from around the world, as well as an exciting clash between India’s Muhammed […]

Salik Company, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, today announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its ordinary shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). In a statement on Monday, Salik stated that one billion five hundred million (1,500,000,000) shares each with a nominal value of AED0.01 […]

Stunning beach club, SOULBEACH, is pleased to announce the next edition of its hugely popular Ibiza Global Radio UAE Beach Festival, at JA The Resort, which is set to take place on Saturday 1stOctober 2022, with a succession of further Ibiza Global Radio festivals planned from now until the end of the year. With tickets […]

As the weather cools down and schools are back, Aventura Parks is ready to welcome guests with two new and exciting offerings. The last quarter of the year marks the UAE’s favourite adventure park celebrating emotions and inviting guests to experience and discover the full spectrum at this nature’s very own playground. From a new […]

Locally-owned supermarket Spinneysand leading pharmacy retailer Aster Pharmacy have joined forces to introduce the first holistic wellness concept to Spinneys stores across the UAE. Set to launch in Q4 of 2022, the joint venture is a direct response to the growing consumer demand for more accessible, quality products that improve their health and well-being. The […]

Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods. From today, cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available to organisations based at the world’s largest […]

After Covid-19 disrupted office occupier trends, the recovery in demand for flexible office space (flex) is now mainly being driven by corporates looking to adapt to the new world of work, as well as individuals seeking a refuge outside of working from home, according to Savills. The global real estate services provider explores which cities […]

Global Village guests will have the opportunity to experience a stunning new attraction when Season 27 opens on October 25, 2002. The ‘’Global Village Big Balloon’’, accommodates up to 20 people of all ages and is also suitable for people of determination. The helium balloon, which is as high as a six-storey building and measures […]

Emirates today announced plans to debut its newly retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium Economy cabins to five new cities from December – New York JFK, San Francisco, Melbourne, Auckland and Singapore. The airline will also add more Premium Economy seats on services to London Heathrow and Sydney, as its newly enhanced aircraft sporting refreshed […]

The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, has made first observations of a new type of proton aurora around Mars. The spatially variable ‘patchy’ proton aurora potentially triggers new insights into unexpected behaviours in the Martian atmosphere.The EMM team has worked together with NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile […]

The UAE government celebrated 60 experts who graduated from the fourth cohort of the Artificial intelligence programme, organised in collaboration between the Office of the UAE Minister of State for Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Kellogg College in Oxford University, UK. The programme aims to prepare the government and private entities’ […]