A recent report by the Business Registration and Licensing sector at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism revealed that 55,194new business licences were issued during the first 10 months of 2021, a growth of 69% compared to the same period in 2020, when 32,626licenses were issued. The positive growth figures underline Dubai’s reputation in providing […]

Low-cost carrier flyadeal, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has signed a seven-year TrueChoice™ Overhaul agreement during the Dubai Airshow to cover CFM56-5B* engines that power its 11 A320-200 aircraft fleet. The TrueChoice Overhaul agreement provides time and material required to overhaul flyadeal’s fleet of CFM56-5B engines. “GE Aviation is honored to provide Maintenance, […]

The UAE K-12 market is set for 2-3%enrolment growth per annum in the next 10 years, according to the latest insights from strategy consulting firm, L.E.K. Consulting. L.E.K.’s report, launched at the Education Investment MENA conference in Dubai, provides valuable insights on the education sector in the region, with a spotlight on the K-12 and […]

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAEtoday announced the latest edition of itsISLAMIC BANKING INDEX by EMIRATES ISLAMIC™, a benchmark survey revealing the progress, penetration, and perception of the Shariah-compliant banking sector in the UAE, as well as the future intentions of the nation’s banking customers. Key findings of the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Saturday opened a new bridge linking Al Manama and Al Meydan streets crossing over Dubai-Al Ain Road. RTA has accordingly eradicated the previous roundabout and adjusted the sloping ends of the existing bridges on Al Meydan Street. The bridge extends 328 metres and consists of 4 lanes in each […]

In line with ‘Principles of the 50,’ and its keenness to emphasise the human element as the main engine for future growth, as well as based on its continuous efforts to enhance the high professional and administrative capabilities of its human cadres, Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates […]

In line with Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre’s mission to support creative talents in the emirate and as part of a cooperation between Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Akaas Visual Arts, the activities of the festival’s 2021 edition, taking place until 25 November,are being accompanied by an innovative art exhibition for theatrical […]

Rory McIlroy reclaims the spot at the top of the leader board following a third-round 67to take a one-shot lead with one round to play at the DP World Tour Championship,Dubai, the final Rolex Series event of 2021. McIlroy, who was also the leader after round one, continues his impressive return to form after the […]

The 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) in Dubai will showcase new innovative models, advanced technologies and best practices that chambers can adopt as they map out new strategies to enhance their competitiveness and preparedness in the post-Covid era and beyond. These are expectations from chamber leaders who are gathering for the 12WCC in Dubai, which […]

The airline was honoured to join Al Fursan, the aerobatics demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force in this special display on the closing day of the Airshow. flydubai’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft joined the formation and on the flight deck were Captain Rodrigo Barradas from Brazil, Captain Alessio Desideri from Italy […]

The city of Dubai was lit up in the colors of the Omani flag to celebrate the 51st Oman National Day, as the country’s citizens, and UAE residents and visitors came together for a weekend of excitement and fun starting from 17 November. Some of Dubai’s most famous landmarks were illuminated in white, red, and […]

The historic three-day Event brought art and culture together of different countries together and highlighted achievements of the nation’s Art initiatives for Jubilee celebrations Artissima Art Agency introduced the Dubai Art Expo with a record of over 500 artists from over 170 countries with a grand opening at the Meydan Hotel with visual artists, followed […]

The 51st Oman National Day is just around the corner and residents, visitors, and Oman expats across Dubai are set to commemorate the occasion with a grand lineup of family-friendly festivities, exciting promotions, and sales organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). The government agencies, hotels, retail stores, and city landmarks participating in […]

Emirates has concluded the 2021 edition of the Dubai Airshow on a positive note, culminating a week of investment announcements, new partnerships forged, and the strengthening of established connections as key aviation players from around the world came together in Dubai to mark a turning point in the industry’s recovery. This year, Emirates’ presence at […]

The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai today rolled out its #EnergiseMY social campaign which is a clarion call for the public to share their stories of the changes – no matter how big or small – they are making towards a more sustainable future. Derived from the Pavilion theme of “Energising Sustainability”, this social-media […]

Organisers today began the 92-day countdown to the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge taking place in February 2022 in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, with the second 45KM Build-Up Ride fast approaching later this month. Since the official opening of registration, this year’s race has seen record numbers in sign-ups for the first of the […]

Everything can happen at #NoFilterDxbatDubai Harbour. From watching some of the hottest supercars in the world one minute, a street style graffiti battle next, squeeze in a game on the region’s first floating football pitch before ending your night at a groovy roller disco. The UAE 50 years commemorative edition of #NoFilterDxb brings together an […]

Emirates joins the UAE in celebrating its 50th National Day with special fares to a range of destinations across the airline’s network of over 120 cities. UAE travellers can revel in the National Day spirit by planning a short getaway, or visiting family and friends. The offer also includes an exclusive 50% off adult fares for […]

Continuing to build on its contributions to help reduce our impact on the environment, adidas is uniting people through sport to create change by inviting the city of Dubai to Race for the Deserts on November 27th.  The event aims to raise awareness of the threat of plastic pollution in our deserts while supporting the […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that women deserve a greater opportunity to develop their full leadership and practices in any of the roles they aspire to occupy. Women must obtain a high-quality education, a rewarding career, a satisfying family life, and a prominent role in their public and […]

CEOs representing some of the UAE’s leading companies have made the business case for promoting and improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace during their participation in the CEO Dialogue recently hosted by Dubai Chamber. The CEO Dialogue, held virtually under the theme Unleashing the Power of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, was organised […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, and Emirates Post Group (EPG), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow. The MoU was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo, and by Abdulla M. Alashram, Group CEO, Emirates Post Group. Under the terms of the MoU, the two […]

Collin Morikawa is targeting another place in the record books as he aims to follow his debut Open Championship win earlier this year by becoming the first American to win the European Tour’s Race to Dubai. Morikawa will tee it off in the season-ending Rolex Series event, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, with a […]

On the fourth day of the Dubai Airshow 2021, the Ministry of Defence announced the conclusion of seven deals worth AED1,742,429,000.00 with local and international companies. This brings the total deals concluded during the first four days to 23 deals, with a total value of AED22, 523,874,000.00. The deals of the first day amounted to […]

Thomas Bjørn won the final Hero Challenge of 2021, defeating former Masters Champion Danny Willett and European Tour winners Min Woo Lee and Marcus Armitage at Topgolf Dubai. The iconic location, located next to Emirates Golf Club, was the backdrop for the third and final Hero Challenge of 2021, with the 2018 Ryder Cup Captain […]

The top-50 players on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai rankings have descended on Dubai ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. The stage is set on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the final Rolex Series event of 2021. The players will compete for the USD $9million prize pot and the […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, expressed his faith that the inspiration and energy that the Interfaith Summit provides to redouble efforts for a world of tolerance and peace is very vital. ”It emphasizes the importance of dialogue among people of diverse cultures, with the full realization that common words […]

Ryder Cup teammates Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy are hoping their strong individual records over the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates can inspire them to further success at this week’s European Tour season-finale, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. Defending champion Fitzpatrick claimed the final Rolex Series title of the season for the second […]

Swedish author and motivational speaker Christina Bengtsson will be visiting Dubai this December to join a stellar line-up of international experts speaking at HSMAI’s ROC 2021. An internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, military officer and precision shooting champion, her Ted Talk on the Art of Focus has been watched by one million people, thrusting Christina to […]

The Swiss Pavilion explores tolerance through the lens of cultural heritage preservation at the EXPO 2020 Dubai’s Tolerance and Inclusivity Week until November 20, highlighting how past heritage helps craft a better future. The Swiss Pavilion in collaboration with Swissnexbrought experts from Switzerland and the Middle East to take part in the panel “Inspiration from […]

Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola made a surprise appearance at Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday, as the Head Coach of the current Premier League Champions met with young footballers at the exhibition’s City Football Schools’ site. Guardiola, visiting following the club’s recent derby win over rivals Manchester United in the Premier League, was on site […]

Colombia’s fruit exports to the UAE hit an all-time high of more than AED12 million between January and August 2021 and is projected to increase in the remaining months. Mangoes, passion fruit, pitahayas, uchuvas, hass avocados, figs, tree tomatoes, gulupa, and lulo were among the top imported Colombian fruits in the UAE during the first eight […]

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, today toured the Dubai Airshow exhibition area. He visited the UAE Space Agency’s stand, where he was briefed by Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, and Chairperson of the UAE Space Agency, […]

Continuing the largest single trade mission undertaken this year, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD will start the second leg of his two-country visit, arriving in the United Arab Emirates, home to Expo 2020 Dubai and the Dubai Airshow. Accompanying the Irish Deputy Prime Minister is Leo […]

DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port received China United Lines Ltd. (CULines) first vessel to call Middle Eastby welcomingMV CUL HUIZHOU. Arriving from Qingdao in China, the vessel reached the port in the UAE on 27 October 2021. This call reinforces Jebel Ali Port’s position as a global maritime hub and one of the fastest-growing […]

India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, will address global investors at a round table tomorrow on “Opportunities in Oil & Gas Sector” in the India Pavilion of EXPO2020. The minister will spell out the government’s strategies for accelerating investments in the Indian Oil and Gas […]

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, today toured the Oman Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Saif was briefed on the content of the pavilion which sheds light on diverse stories of sustainability starting from connecting minds to creating opportunities for the future. […]

At the Dubai Airshow 2021 today, Emirates announced that it will retrofit 105 of its modern wide-body aircraft with its Premium Economy product, in addition to other cabin enhancements. The 18-month retrofit programme, scheduled to begin at the end of 2022, will be entirely conducted at Emirates’ state-of-the-art Engineering Centre in Dubai. It will see […]

Suspended 200 metres in the air, AURA SKYPOOL the world’s first and highest 360-degree infinity pool is now officially open, with tickets available to book from www.auraskypool.com The extraordinary destination showcases breathtaking 360-degree, uninterrupted views of the main Dubai landmarks including Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa and Ain Dubai, alongside a vibrant infinity […]

Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion attracted the admiration and interest of visitors to Dubai Expo 2020, and was the second largest exhibition in the Expo. In addition to its size of 13 thousand square meters, which is equivalent to the area of ​​two football fields, it has an innovative and sustainable design that depends entirely on Renewable […]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement to convert four B777-300ER passenger aircraft to cargo configuration for Emirates. The aircraft will be converted at the new site established in Etihad Engineering’s MRO centre in Abu Dhabi, and the first conversion of the Emirates plane is expected to begin in early 2023. The agreement has […]

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, today toured the Dubai Airshow exhibition area. He visited the UAE Space Agency’s stand, where he was briefed by Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, and Chairperson of the UAE Space Agency, […]

HH Sheikha Latifa penned a hand-written postcard for Jaipur Rug’s artisans at the Downtown Dubai event appreciating the artisan’s hard work and efforts. Her note read: “Thank you so much for your hard work. Bless you and wish you the best.” Jaipur Rugs, India’s largest manufacturer of hand knotted carpets, concluded a successful event at Downtown Dubai show. This was the […]

The Shanxi Week was held at Expo 2020 Dubai between the 8th – 10th of November 2021. With the theme “Opportunity, Innovation and Cooperation”, the three-day event featured both on-site exchanges and visits as well as online activities of cultural and tourism promotion, exhibition, business matching and investment promotion. Four major events took place throughout […]

UAE’s favorite entertainment destination, Topgolf Dubai, welcomes RAKBANK as an exclusive venue and event partner. This strategic partnership of RAKBANK with Topgolf Dubai sees the millennial banking favorite take over the top floor of the Topgolf venue, which has been renamed, the RAKBANK Floor. Now, Topgolf guests stand a chance to win a host of […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to launch Beach Oasis in Dubai Studio City, a vibrant mixed-use community consisting of two buildings that will feature 476 studios, 200 one-bedroom apartments, and 36 two-bedroom homes, as well as several retail units. Located just outside of the city while offering easy access […]

Residents and visitors alike have won amazing prizes during the dazzling Diwali festivities organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). This year’s Diwali celebrations saw a total of 35 lucky winners walk away with life-changing gold rewards as part of the City of Gold Diwali Glow raffle and the Shop and Win Gold […]

As part of its on-going efforts to promote sustainability, the European Tour has announced the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai will be played in a plastic water bottle-free environment for the first time. The organisers of the tournament have implemented a number of measures to ensure the DP World Tour Championship, which is set to […]

The 7th Fazza Dubai 2021 World Boccia Asia-Oceania Regional Championships kicked off with the individual pool matches on Sunday with Tokyo 2020 Paralympic stars from the region taking the centre stage at the Shabab Al Ahli Club here. This event holds significance in several ways – the medalists get direct qualification berths for the World Boccia […]

Joachim Hansen claims his second victory on the European Tour at the Aviv Dubai Championship, carding a final round 68 on the Fire Course to sneak in one-shot ahead of Francesco Laporta and a charging Bernd Wiesberger. With the win, Hansen moves 42 places up the Race to Dubai rankings to 43rd, securing his spot […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced its latest visitor numbers, with an incredible 3,578,653 individual visits achieved by November’s half-way point, only six weeks into Expo’s six-month run. Virtual visitation also rose to 15.7 million since 1st October. The announcement comes after a packed weekend at the site, with stellar music, sport and cultural performances taking […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and home to many of the world’s foremost financial institutions and advisers, announced that General Reinsurance AG (Gen Re) has established a Middle East office in the Centre, making it the second insurer owned by […]

Italy aviation and aerospace industry, a sector with a turnover of Euro 17 billion in 2020 and employing over 230,000 staff, returns stronger than ever at Dubai Airshow with 29 companies participating, more than double the 2019 edition. Italy occupies a leading position in the international context, being the 4th producer in Europe and 7th […]

The Oman pavilion continues to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai as the country’s civilisation is embodied in portraits throughout the ages highlighting its visions and realities. According to the Oman News Agency (ONA), this civilisation advances from the interaction that has shaped the vision of Omanis throughout history represented in preserving their cultural and social […]

talabat, the official food and delivery platform of Expo 2020 Dubai has revealed a world of sandwich lovers, hungry customers, and health asserters. With tens of thousands of orders fulfilled during the first month of the event, talabat reveals it all – from food preferences of famished visitors to the athletic prowess of their heroic […]

A plethora of public and private sector career opportunities await tens of thousands of Emirati graduates and job seekers at Ru’ya – Careers UAE Redefined– the UAE’s leading recruitment and training exhibition for Emirati youth – which opens for its 20th edition tomorrow (Monday 15th November). Running 15 to 17 November from 10am to 6pm […]

Homegrown Dubai digital travel marketplace,kitmytrip, has announced the launch of the DubaiTouristor, enabling  visitors, tourists and residents alike to unlock the best deals, offers, and value added incentives for an unforgettable Dubai adventure. Starting at just USD 9 (AED 33) and ranging up to USD 35 (AED 128), Dubai Touristor enables experience seekers to seamlessly […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, announced that it has recorded over AED 160 million in sales at Cityscape Global 2021for its premium off-plan, completed, and soon-to-be-completed residential and commercial developments throughout Dubai. Projects exhibited this year consisted of Riviera Beachfront,the developer’s French Mediterranean-inspired residential and commercial community,Mina on the beautifully landscaped […]

DP World’s Mina Rashid won the award for the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port for the 14th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021. The award has reaffirmed the port’s status as a leading destination, regionally and globally. Nominees for this significant accolade included other premier ports from the Middle East. Mina Rashid’s […]

Dr Shai Efrati, MD, Chair of Medical Advisory Board, Aviv Clinics gave the European Tour’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Andrew Murray a detailed introduction into Aviv Clinic’s Medical approach and its new Golf Performance Program during the Aviv Dubai Championship. The pair discussed how crucial cognitive and physical health is for golfers to prolong their careers […]