Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today launched the region’s first Open Finance Lab, heralding a new era of finance in the region. The Open Finance Lab initiative is a six-month programme that will commence on 28 June 2022. A total […]

Nakheel Mall, the luxury shopping destination on Palm Jumeirah, partners up with Springs 15, an organisation that manages Asian events and projects in the UAE, to house a one-of-a-kind K-art gallery from June 26 to July 22 from 10 am to 7 pm at The Crystal Dome (east), on the mall’s rooftop. The month-long exhibition […]

As they say, third time’s the charm! In an exciting development, Blu Blood is proud to announce that Jo Koy will be returning to Dubai on the 3rd of September at the Coca-Cola Arena for his long-awaited Funny Is Funny show. Dubai fans will be treated to a night of all-new, never-seen-before material from the Filipino-American comedian, who […]

Registration is currently open for both F&B and retail spaces at Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. Innovative entrepreneurs are invited to pitch vibrant and interesting concepts for restaurants, cafésand retail for the upcoming Season 27 on Global Village’s online B2B portal. Global Village isan […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service to Pisa, becoming the first UAE national carrier to operate this route from Dubai. The airline will operate three weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Pisa International Airport (PSA). Emirates will codeshare on this route, offering travellers more seamless connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub. Flights […]

Emirates partners with Shahid, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform, to offer premium content exclusively onboard its award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice. Shahid is part of MBC GROUP, the largest and leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This partnership makes Emirates ice the only channel to offer access to highly […]

According to the theatrical standards approved for this year, the committee entrusted to review the scripts for the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT) 2022 selected six theatrical scripts to participate in this festival organised by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) from 19 – 26 October at the stage inThe Cultural & Scientific […]

Over 1,600 new African member companies have registered with Dubai Chamberssince October 2021, growing 6.5% to reach 26,420 today, the Chambers have revealed. In October 2021, the Chamber hosted the sixth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa (GBF Africa)on the sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai – a global forum which brought together UAE companies […]

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate, the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim Group, has announced the launch of the Al Badia Terraces, a new residential development in the heart of Dubai Festival City’s Al Badia district. Al Badia Terraces encompasses a complex of residential mid-rise towers, with ample indoor amenities. It also boasts a […]

After fifteen years of conceptualising and creating incredible multi-sensory experiences across the United Arab Emirates, JBM Studio has launched a brand-new studio space in Dubai’s Al Quoz to inspire, support and connect existing and emerging multimedia talent with an unmatched offering in digital and creative production. A unique hub of inspiration and opportunity, JBM Studio supports […]

To mark the United Nation’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, and the vital role these enterprises play in post-pandemic recovery, Emirates is empowering MSMEs to seek growth opportunities with an attractive incentive for new members who enrol into the Emirates Business Rewards programme. Eligible businesses around the world who sign up for a first-time account anytime from […]

Dubai has a new and first-of-its-kind dessert concept in town! Introducing Traybae, a homegrown baked-goods start-up serving up a trending UK dessert concept; traybakes – perfect for gifting and at-home sweet-tooth cravings. Known for its “moreish” and indulgent flavors, Traybae provides Dubai residents with delectable palate pleasers in different, delicious forms. Founded by a young […]

Dubai’s new Yiwu Market is all set to open its doors on 28 June. As the first smart free zone market in the Middle East, it will cater to the retail and wholesale industries. Yiwu Market is the first phase of the Dubai Traders Market in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) that aims to revolutionise […]

The book-borrowing service expanded by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) through its digital library enabled around1,500 users from March until May 2022 to access a wealth of reading materials available in the library’s database. As part of its efforts to facilitate access to knowledge and allow students, researchers or readers to access knowledge […]

Sharad Agarwal, the Chief Metaverse Officer of Cyber Gear, presented a paper entitled, “Virtual is the New Real” at the Web3 Decode conference organised by Gulf News. Sharad explained to the audience with case studies in the News, Education, Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Entertainment, Hospitality and Real Estate industries how the Metaverse is going to provide a […]

One of the most popular things in Dubai is going on a desert safari. A luxury desert safari in Dubai on the other hand Indulge in the most mouthwatering Emirati food and watch some local dance or muskrat performances in a magically torch-lit desert camp as you explore the vast sandscape between Dubai and the […]

Dubai’s successful tourism rebound continues to inspire global tourism recovery with the city welcoming 6.17 million international overnight visitors from January to May 2022, a 197 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase from the same five-month period in 2021, which saw the destination attracting just over two million international travellers. The latest tourism data was revealed […]

Emirates has taken off to Tel Aviv, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Israel. Emirates flight EK931 departed with 335 passengers, including a VIP delegation and Israeli media onboard at 1220hrs local time. Emirates executives onboard included: Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer; Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi, Divisional Senior Vice President, Group Security; Adil Al […]

Dubai Airports has issued a passenger advisory alerting travellers about Dubai International (DXB) getting exceptionally busy over the next two weeks as a result of schools breaking for summer and the Eid Al Adha holidays. According to the operator, some 2.4 million passengers are expected to pass through DXBbetween June 24 and July 4, with […]

After fifteen years of conceptualising and creating incredible multi-sensory experiences across the United Arab Emirates, JBM Studio has launched a brand-new studio space in Dubai’s Al Quoz to inspire, support and connect existing and emerging multimedia talent with an unmatched offering in digital and creative production. A unique hub of inspiration and opportunity, JBM Studio supports […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, is preparing for a record-breaking summer, building on the momentum from the tremendous performance in the first quarter of 2022 and the surge in demand for travel. The carrier is gearing up to welcome three million passengers over the busiest summer in the airline’s history. Over the summer period, an average […]

Emirates has announced that it will increase frequencies and start daily services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from 23 June 2022. Boosting its frequency from six times weekly to daily flights, Emirates will now increase its average capacity and offer around 2000 seats per week to and from the Mexican capital. The service […]

Dogventure HQ, a top-of-the-line facility for pet owners in UAE, announces its soft opening at Al Quoz, Dubai. The venue marks UAE’s first unique pet facility offering all-in-one services to change the lifestyle, improve health and bring adventure for pets along with their owners living in UAE. It offers a wide range of services for […]

As travel rebounds from the impact of the pandemic, Emirates is busy preparing for its busiest period yet, with over 550,000 customers expected to fly out from the UAE between June and July on over 2,400 weekly network-wide departures. The airline continues to add flights and frequencies where possible as it ramps up its summer […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) inaugurated the ‘Metamorphosis’ exhibition by Lebanese artist Simar Halwany, scheduled to run from 13 June – 8 July 2022 at Al Safa Art and Design Library. During the exhibition, Simar, who is being hosted as part of the ‘Artist in Residence’ programme, will take the audience through her […]

The Green Ecostore, a reputable and exceptional UAE-based Eco business that is focused on selling environmentally safe and earth-friendly products via their online store, is pleased and excited to announce today the launch of their brand-new eco-products – Reusable Produce Bags and Eco Tote Bags. Suffice it to say that the launch of these eco-friendly […]

As part of the implementation of the Al Quoz Creative Zone development project’s second phase, which was approved last year by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)and member of the Dubai Council,in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA), […]

Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the opening of its new representative office in Mexico City as part of efforts to strengthen the Chamber’s presence in Latin America and explore new avenues of bilateral economic cooperation. The Mexico office, Dubai International Chamber’s fourth office in Latin America, is […]

Dubai-based dnata Representation Services, part of the dnata Travel Group, has signed a partnership agreement with Deutsche Hospitality to serve as its exclusive representation partner across the GCC countries. The announcement comes as the German hotel group expands its GCC footprint with its recent opening of the Steigenberger Hotel Doha in Qatar, the opening of the IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront and the […]

Emirates adds another First Class experience with a new Home Check-in Service that offers customers the option to check in from home in a comfortable and convenient manner. This service is provided free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah, where the Check-in Agents will visit their homes or hotels […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that it will host DIFC FinTech Week on 28 and 29 June 2022. The event will bring together the region’s FinTech market and will be held at the Ritz Carlton, DIFC. DIFC Fintech Week […]

Mashreq launched Neo NXT, a digital banking proposition for Generation NXT. Residents in the UAE, who are parents of 12–18-year-olds, will be able to empower the next generation with Neo NXT – a smart digital banking proposition. The bank account will offer Generation NXT independence over their spending, provide access to a debit card, and […]

What do you get when you put three air hostesses, one international Casanova, his trusted sidekick, and one housekeeper into a single apartment – total chaos! H72 productions brings to you the classic “Boeing Boeing” which will be directed by Dee Gee. This theatrical production promises to be a super-sonic comedy with a lot of […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) collaborates on many projects with its partners in the public and private sectors, guided by a vision to support the emirate’s creative community. Within that context, the Authority is cooperating with ‘Hayi’ app, a free, local, social communication network for neighbourhoods in Dubai that encourages residents to communicate, […]

Emirates has announced management rotations across its commercial operations team in the Middle East, Far East, Europe and Africa, positioning UAE talent in key markets and global commercial roles. Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates Airline said: “We have a great talent pool of UAE Nationals, and we continue to invest in them and provide them with […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the entity responsible for supervising the implementation of the ‘Savings Scheme for Employees in Government of Dubai’ for expatriates, held several virtual town hall meetings with senior executives from various Government entities to discuss the detailed implementation plan of the savings scheme, which will be in effect from 1 July […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the launch of The Nook 1 building, which is part of the wasl gate master development in Jebel Ali. The new building comprises 299 ready-to-move-in apartments and was launched following the near sell-out of the first building, which revealed the […]

Temperatures are ramping up in Dubai, and for many, that means it’s time to get out the sunscreen, dust off the passport and plan a beach getaway. Serving many summer locations, flydubai offers plenty of options to cool off, unwind and take a break. The options are incredibly varied and locations are widespread, with something […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted a team from Dubai Land Department at its headquarters where representatives from the Chambers shared its experience and best practices in digital transformation and customer service. The visit and meeting explored potential collaboration and knowledge sharing opportunities focusing on government […]

Travellers around the world have recognised Emirates for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East, with the airline bagging these awards at the prestigious 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards® ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland. For the awards this year, verified passengers flying on over one million flights on nearly 600 […]

Kia Corporation has partnered with the fifth edition of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, to become official automotive partner for the event in the Middle East. In its role, the Korean automaker will supply vehicles from its award-winning fleet to carry the tournament’s iconic golden trophy to fans across the Middle East […]

Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer and asset manager, wholly owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced the highly anticipated sale of One Za’abeel’sOne&Only Private Homes and The Residences in Dubai’s most iconic address. One Za’abeel, the multi-award-winning mixed-use development, is destined to become one of the UAE’s most recognizable architectural icons located right […]

Social Distrikt, Dubai’s popular Urban Food and Bar hall, is currently hosting the ‘Battle of the Burgers’ event, where twenty-eight local foodies and aspiring at-home chefs entered the popular competition. The semi-finals took place in May, which saw ten shortlisted participants come together to fight it out for a place in the top three, and […]

The InClassica International Music Festival‘s eleventh season has come to a festive end with its last concert on Thursday, June 2. The festival was a four-week celebration of classical music that showcased 50 world-renowned soloists, 3 leading orchestras and 11 celebrated conductors, with 26 performances that took place at Dubai Opera. The concerts were attended […]

Challenge your teams, friends, or colleagues to distinctive corporate programs at Aventura Parks. Dubai’s ultimate adventure park boasts many unique programs that unleash your spirit this summer, guarantee fun, and enhance personal and group performance through special activities. Thanks to its distinct location, unique features, and expert team building programs, the park is an innovative […]

Scheduled to open soon in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), Yiwu Market will be the first smart free-zone market in the Middle East to cater to the retail and wholesale industries. The market is a result of a partnership between DP World and the China Commodity City Groupwhichbuilt and manages the world’s largest wholesale […]

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) announced its schedule of events for the month of June, which features five training workshops and specialized seminars focusing on women’s health and well-being as well as necessary business skills. The events will also explore how female entrepreneurs can improve their productivity by investing in their health and personal/professional […]

Dubai Chamber for Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched a new roadshow series to attract global scaleups to Dubai that can support the growth and development of the emirate’s digital economy. The first roadshow, organised in collaboration with GITEX, took place in Ethiopia and Kenya […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), one of the agencies of the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai, has announced the launch of ‘Concept +,’ a new business incubator focusing on digital technology and supporting young people to develop their creative ideas into successful projects. From […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics today announced that The 2022 Frame is now available across the UAE in all Samsung brand stores and major retailers.For the first time in the Frame lineup, Samsung is proud to introduce a new all matte display, for a truly life-like atmosphere with the most wondrous works of art out there. What’s […]

GEMZ, a Dh350 million affordable ultra-luxury project by Danube Properties, has been sold out within a few hours on the first day of its commercial sales launch event held at Danube Properties head office on Sheikh Zayed Road on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The project was snapped up by end-users and brokers, who had lined […]

A quarter of homebuyers in Dubai are on the hunt for living spaces that provide mental health benefits, according to real estate brokerage Union Square House (USH). Living spaces and amenities that bolster mental health include spa-inspired bathrooms, freestanding bathtubs, meditation corners, indoor plants and fixtures, outdoor spaces, layouts that let in more natural light and […]

Fatima Sajwani has become the first Emirati to summit the third highest and most treacherous peak in Africa, “Margherita Peak”, in the Rwenzori Range of Uganda. Standing 5,109 metres above sea levels, Fatima raised the Emirati flag on the peak for the first time on 27 May 2022. Even though this was Fatima’s fourth climb, […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has generated a new wave of interest in Dubai from US financial services companies that are keen to access regional opportunities by having a presence in the Centre. The interest was stimulated when a DIFC senior […]

Experience a provocative and daring show in the heart of Dubai at Papillon – a unique multi-sensory dining affair with contemporary cabaret performances and more. A restaurant and show with a difference, Papillon returns for its second season with brand-new creative performances brought to life by the vision of local talent Layla Kardan and her creative team. Every Wednesday, Madame Butterfly offers a […]

This June, Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts welcomes guests with a host of attractive and unmissable experiences to explore at its Polynesian haven.  Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city this summer and experience a fun-filled staycation with friends and family. Available until 31st July, with rooms starting at AED 549++ per night, guests can […]

DP World and CDPQ, a global investment group, announced today an investment of US$5 billion (CA$6.3 billion) in three of DP World’s flagship UAE assets. CDPQ will invest US$2.5 billion in the Jebel Ali Port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park through a new joint venture in which it will hold […]

Emirates and Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership. The Emirates and Airlink partnership makes it easier for customers to create their ideal itinerary and benefit from seamless connections and a single booking reference across eight domestic South African cities via the airline’s gateways Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Travel itineraries can now be booked on emirates.com, […]

Esports Management Group, the leading esports and entertainment management company,has announced EMG2022 -the biggest gaming and entertainment festival to hit Dubai. EMG 2022, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center and will feature a vast range of gamer culture activities, including esports tournaments, celebrity guests, friendly competitions, anime music shows, cosplay shows, […]

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, announced today that it signed a memorandum of understanding with International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian hub in the world. The agreement entails the implementation of Masary, an e-gate pass system,at IHC to track and trace shipments within a secure […]