Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, hosted Les Clefs d’Or, the professional association of hotel concierges yesterday. On January 25, 120hotel concierges from the most prestigious Concierge association in the world participated in an event at Global Village. After their meeting, the guests dined at […]

DP World’s leading trade and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone’s (Jafza) solidified healthcare & pharmaceuticals businesses, facilitating 47 per cent of Dubai’s trade in 2020. The AED 21.8 billion trade generated by the free zone added much value to the economy of the emirate and the country. In 2021, the free zone also witnessed […]

Ahmad AlRais and Hind bin Demaithan narrate the experiences and adventures of their cultural journeys across Dubai, recalling the most prominent journeys to places and cultural heritage scenes, showcasing for residents and visitors hidden treasures and the emirate’s rich historical and cultural heritage, which simulates the past, present and future, inspiring a continuous cycle of […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation, home of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, one of the world’s leading international literary festivals, has announced its partnership with Investment Corporation of Dubai for the fourth year running to bring the most inspiring voices in business to the Arab world’s largest celebration of written and spoken word this February. […]

Twenty-six years after lifting the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic’s famous Dallah Trophy, Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie, the tournament’s 1996 champion, is relishing his latest shot at Dubai glory. Two-and-a-half decades after famously playing a driver off the deck on the 18th fairway – a shot which effectively sealed his maiden Dubai title -Montgomerie is back in […]

Collin Morikawa has his sights set on a second Dubai victory, after pushing the reset button ahead of the 2022 Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, the second of back-to-back Rolex Series events in the Middle East. The World Number Two, whose season-ending victory at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai in November meant he became the […]

A romantic dinner? Cliché. A bunch of flowers? Dead within the week. Box of chocolates? Boring! Whether husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend or just celebrating those special friendships, this year, why not mark Valentine’s with your significant other like never before and create unforgettable memories 250m in the sky at the ultimate celebration destination, Ain Dubai, […]

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment has today announced two new family-friendly shows which will take place on 5th March 2022. The Greatest Show The Greatest Show is a fun family sing-along for kids and big kids everywhere. With a live cast of singers from London’s West End, alongside dazzling circus performers, the concert jumps from […]

The largest annual international scientific dental conference and trade exhibition in the world – theUAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition(AEEDC Dubai)is set to hold its 26th edition on 1 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DTWC). The global event will welcome66,000 participants from 155 countries and over 4,800 international brands displayed by […]

With the World Archery Para Championships less than a month away, the Higher Organising Committee for the event reviewed the preparations and said that the arrangements are progressing as planned with focus on the health of the participating teams. The Dubai 2022 World Archery Para Championships are scheduled to be held from February 19 to […]

Reigning Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic champion Paul Casey warmed up for his title defence in style on Monday with a thrilling victory in the JA Lake View Hotel’s Charity Rooftop Challenge at JA The Resort Dubai,an eye-catching warm-up event ahead of this week’s Rolex Series event at Emirates Golf Club. After edging out Sweden’s Henrik […]

Continuing its reign as one of the most popular country pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Thailand Pavilion is getting the new year off to a fabulous start by hosting the much-anticipated Thailand Innovation Week. A must for anyone interested in technology and innovation, the exciting and action-packed event is bringing the ultimate melting pot of […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) revealed that the performance of its cultural assets in Dubai showed a remarkable recovery following a difficult year imposed by the repercussions of COVID-19 on the world. The Authority’s museums, heritage sites and public libraries attracted more than 521,000 visitors in 2021. Statistics conducted by Dubai Culture showed […]

In an effort to dispel social stigma around menopause in the Arab world, TENA, the world’s leading incontinence brand, in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, will celebrate women and foster expert discussions on the theme as part of an event on January 27 at EXPO […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of the second tower of its Tiara United Towers,its first mixed-use development in Business Bay that comprises two towers, located strategically along Sheikh Zayed Road with a view of Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Water Canal. The […]

The Israel Pavilion will be observing the international Holocaust Remembrance Day on the 27th of January, 2022. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly which acknowledges the date Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp was liberated by the Red Army in 1945. On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member […]

Mawaheb, a non-profit art studio for people of determination 16 and above, is proud to reveal the project between AkzoNobel, KLM and Dubai Airports which will focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity in art and to showcase the skills of people of determination from Mawaheb. “This project is an exciting and inspiring example of a […]

Reigning Open champion Collin Morikawa, the world’s number two ranked golfer, today took time out from preparing for this week’s Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic to tour Expo 2020Dubai – the world’s ‘greatest show’. No stranger to the emirate after claiming a memorable victory at last November’s DP Tour World Championship, Morikawa – one of three […]

Officials from 18 major local and international companies across various sectors in the UAE have expressed their pride in signing the voluntary pledge to accelerate gender balance and raise the percentage of women in leadership positions to 30 percent by 2025. The companies have expressed their commitment to accelerating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal […]

The e-Trader licence, launched by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai,to license freelancers at their place of residence in Dubai and enable start-ups to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, has seen overwhelming response with16,409licences issued since its launch in March of […]

The Austrian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates the International Day of Education by welcoming a group of young innovative students from Austria. The innovators are the winners of the Austrian Youth Innovation Challenge, Austria’s biggest innovation contest for schools, and they are visiting the Expo on a three-day expedition to discover its offerings and […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm in the GCC and Asia, announced today that its portfolio company, Cedar White Bradley (CWB) Legal Limited, has opened its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The company was awarded a licence by Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) to operate from one of the most attractive, accessible, and […]

Experience an evening of romance like no other at Sonara Camp Dubai and Sonara Camp Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah on February 14th. With the breath-taking backdrop of the Arabian desert and the inviting glow of the fairy lights, an enchanting evening awaits guests to both of Sonara’s unforgettable camps. Guests will be transported to […]

In line with its direct responsibility to establish the values of transparency in real estate information, systems, data and procedures, Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) with three companies specialised in providing smart and advanced real estate solutions: Bayut, DXBinteract.com, and Property Finder. The MoUs aim to provide Dubai’s real estate market […]

Today the DP World Tour and Sky Sports have announced an extension to their broadcast partnership in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with Sky Sports remaining the home of the DP World Tour until 2024 and the Ryder Cup until 2025. The deal will see all DP World Tour events broadcast live exclusively across Sky’s […]

Badiri Education and Development Academy, the knowledge and capacity building arm of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has underlined its commitment to shaping women’s developmental journey and preparing them for the changing nature of the workplace by enhancing access to knowledge, capacity building and skills development. At a roundtable organised recently at the Women’s Pavilion at […]

It’s a Celebration of Life and love at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai this February as the blissful beachside destination prepares for the most romantic day of the year in true laidback luxury style. The Pearl Jumeira haven serves as the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway by the sea or a day of […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated 16 new substations in 2021, at around AED2.928 billion. These include fourteen 132kV stations with a conversion capacity of 2,100 megavolt amperes and two 400kV stations with 4,000 megavolt amperes in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and Al Quoz 2. DEWA installed 222 kilometres of 400kV overhead […]

H.H. Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior visited the pavilion of the Kingdom of Morocco and at Expo 2020 Dubai. His Highness visited the Morocco pavilion, which is being held under the title “Future Heritage – From Inspirational Origins.. to Sustainable Development” and listened to an […]

Dubai’s fast-developing infrastructure projects have always placed the environment and human well-being at the core of its objectives. The various infrastructure projects built in Dubai have seen the emirate develop into one of the world’s most prominent cities in the last few decades. The emirate’s focus on building world-class infrastructure has extended beyond building an […]

After his visit to the Italy Pavilion last month, football legend Gianluca Vialli makes a surprising return to Expo 2020 Dubai for a virtual launch of the Soccer & Data Cup at the Italy Pavilion. Soccer & Data CUP is a sports and IT-based competition of ideas focused on the role of sport as an enabler […]

“Diversity of Japan ~MAI~”, the much-anticipated performance film of Japan’s traditional NIHONBUYO performance comes to Expo 2020 Dubai. Produced as part of the Japan Pavilion’s cultural agenda, this newly created dance piece directed, choreographed by, and starring HANAYAGI Juraku Ⅲ will be broadcasted at the Sun Stage from 21st to 28th January 2022 with daily […]

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Singapore unveiled a new Dendrobium orchid hybrid named after the historic Expo 2020 Dubai this morning. The new bloom, named Dendrobium Expo 2020 Dubai, was the main highlight of the Singapore Day festivities at the World Expo – a day that recognises the city-state’s participation in the global event. Singapore’s Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National […]

The 31st of January, 2022 will see the National Day of Israel in EXPO2020 Dubai. Based on the pavilion’s theme of inclusivity and the similarities between Israel and its neighbors, the Israeli pavilion has scheduled a fun-filled day for visitors starting at 11:45am. Visitors can look forward to drum circles and dance performances throughout the […]

Korea Travel Night 2022, an extravagant show was held recently at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai marking South Korea’s aim to re-ignite the world of travel as it prepares to start tourism again to international tourists in a phased manner. The event was hosted by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Dubai branch office. The show […]

To mark Global Goal’s Week at Expo 2020, Irish thought-leaders and dignitaries, hosted and participated in a number of informative events, panels and discussions, and unveiled the specially curated Irish Aid Exhibition at the Ireland pavilion. The delegation comprised of Ireland’s former Irish ambassador to the UN, David Donoghue, a leader in the development of […]

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island nation. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group Chairman and Chief Executive and The Hon Frederick […]

Healthcare and trade professionals representing nearly 160 countries will participate in Arab Health and Medlab Middle East, as the largest healthcare and laboratory exhibitions in the MENA region return to Dubai next week. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from 24th to 27th January, under the show themes of ‘United by business, forging […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the top three winners of the 6th edition of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition at the closing ceremony of the Enterprise Agility Forum 2022, which took place earlier today at Expo 2020 Dubai. Eduployment Portals, a global online recruitment platform designed to help blue-collar workers develop English language skills, claimed […]

Dubai CommerCity, the first e-commerce freezone in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA)region, announced the launch of a business setup incentive package for company registrations, and office space reservation at its facilities. The incentive package is available exclusively to new companies, and potential investors. Dubai CommerCity’sincentive program includes providing the option of paying […]

Gulfood 2022 will power considerable trends and techniques currently disrupting the international food industry agenda with its stated mandate of connecting, creating, and changing the future for the better. The 27th edition of the world’s largest annual F&B sourcing event, which will span 21 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) halls, will underscore UAE’s status at […]

The France Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is delighted to announce its new temporary exhibition ‘Grand Paris Express’, an immersive exhibition that focuses on the largest urban project in Europe. The exhibition was inaugurated on January 19th, 2022, by Emmanuelle Wargon, French Minister Delegate for Housing, attached to the Minister for the Ecological Transition,in presence […]

The coming weeks will see a number of international sports events taking place at Expo 2020 Dubai, under the organisation and supervision of Dubai Sports Council, with leading international sports stars competing in front of audiences at the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. His Excellency […]

As a result of telecommunication operators delaying the roll-out of 5G networks around US airports, the US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have issued formal notifications that lift the previous restriction on aircraft operations, enabling Emirates to safely restore full scheduled operations to all its US destinations by Saturday. From 21 January, the airline will […]

Mohammed Saud Fahad Al Saud, Axcil Jefferies, Dries Vanthoor, Christopher Mies and Thomas Neubauer powered the MS7 by WRT Audi R8 LMS to victory in the 2022 Dubai 24 Hours race, making it a dominant one-two for Belgian outfit WRT. In what has become a mainstay of the international motorsport calendar, the first race of […]

Azure Beach, the city’s favourite beachside hangout at Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR, has launched several new offers and promotions that are sure to excite all beach goers and sun soakers in Dubai. With instagrammable views of the magnificent Ain Dubai, sun seeking residents and visitors looking for a midweek day of beachside relaxation should look no further […]

In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Richard Quest, Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline was not aware of some of the potential 5G rollout issues until yesterday morning, calling the situation “one of the most delinquent, utterly irresponsible” he has seen in his aviation career. Major international airlines are scrambling to modify or cancel flights to the United […]

On 31st of January, 2022, Expo 2020 will play host to the official celebration of Israel’s National Day, the pinnacle of Israel’s participation at the mega event. This is the first time Israel celebrates its EXPO National Day in the GCC region. Since being invited to participate at Expo 2020, Israel has been forging new […]

With 10 billion expected inhabitants by 2050, the solution to meeting the increasing needs of our population within the limited resources of our planet lies in the hands of bold innovators. As part of the Uniting Water Energy Food Innovation Tour, the grand final of Get in the Ring Expo Dubai was held at the […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has ranked first on the Dubai Government Customer Happiness Index 2021, which evaluates the quality of services provided by government entities in Dubai in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Chamber […]

Golf fans can now access detailed shot-by-shot data from their favourite players on the DP World Tour with the launch of ShotTracker on the Tour’s website and app. The innovative feature, which is available by clicking on a player’s scorecard, provides a range of information including the precise location of a player’s ball, as well […]

The wait is almost over! The recently announced expansion at Dubai Parks and Resorts, by Dubai Holding, which features the world’s first rollercoaster inspired by Lionsgate’s global hit action John Wick franchise, and the world’s fastest single-car spinning rollercoaster inspired by the popular twists and turns of heist thriller franchise Now You See Me, will […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has released a new video in its En Route to the Expo series, featuring Alan WilliamsUPS Vice President Expo 2020 Sponsorship & Operations, who shed light on the global company’s initiatives and activities related to the mega event, as well as his views on the future of logistics. The video series […]

Emirates SkyCargo has been named as the ‘Safest Global Airline Partner’ for the year 2021 for the transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments by SkyCell, one of the leading global manufacturers of specialised containers for the transportation of sensitive pharmaceuticals by air. The title was awarded to Emirates on the basis of SkyCell’s global shipment […]

From biometric-based checks, self-boarding and real-time bag-tracking to digitalized air traffic management, airports have kept up competing by continuously adopting cutting-edge technologies for a completely frictionless travelling experience.  Having insights into the newest technology helps remain at the cutting edge of the airport business, now highly competitive post-pandemic. Innovative technologies and products are providing a […]

“Diversity of Japan ~MAI~”, the much-anticipated performance film of Japan’s traditional NIHONBUYO performance comes to Expo 2020 Dubai. Produced as part of the Japan Pavilion’s cultural agenda, this newly created dance piece directed, choreographed by, and starring HANAYAGI Juraku will be broadcasted at the Sun Stage from 21st to 28th January 2022 with daily 20-minute […]

Dubai issued 72,152 new business licences in 2021, a growth of 69 % compared to 2020 when 42,729 licenses were issued, reaffirming Dubai’s position as a global business and investment hub and reinforcing its status as a successful model for the recovery of the business sector. The latest data released by the Business Registration and […]

The UAE, Jordan, and the Netherlands today wrapped up the inaugural edition of the Water-Food-Energy (WFE) Summit. Held over two days as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Global Goals Week, the first-of-its-kind trilateral event aimed to advance innovation to tackle some of the greatest challenges in water, food, and energy. Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed […]

This weekend saw Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club host the annual Omega Dubai Creek Men’s Amateur Open, a highlight in the golfing calendar with golfers travelling from far and wide to test themselves on the famously difficult Championship Course. The course was made increasingly tough for these competitors over the course of the two […]