Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region and a Premier Partner and the Official Banking Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai has released an inspiring videocampaign‘People without limits’ playing tribute to the power of the nation’s people, the main driving force behind the UAE’s success, now and […]

Join the celebrations of the Austrian National Day at The Pointe, Nakheel’s iconic waterfront destination on Palm Jumeirah, on Thursday, 21 and Saturday, 23 October and enjoy two musical evenings with the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra and a dazzling show from The Palm Fountain. The events take place on The Pointe’s Eastern promenade featuring Austria’s national […]

talabat the region’s leading food delivery and q-commerce platform, and the Official Food Delivery Provider for Expo 2020 announced its collaboration with Marwan Shakarchi, the Dubai-based street artist known as Myneandyours, mostly recognised for his thought-provoking cloud symbol. For the first time since the artwork’s debut, his iconic clouds received an in-line-with-the-times facelift on the […]

Returning for the second time this year, the 12th edition of DIFC Art Nights will explore the theme of ‘Regeneration’ from 6-10pmduring the three-day (15–17 November 2021)event atGate Village. In line with this year’s theme, 30 emerging and established artists from around the world will showcase their work promoting sustainability, technology and innovation that will […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has announced the launch of its latest certified business incubator at the BITS Pilani University in the Dubai International Academic City. The new facility will contribute to the strategic efforts of Dubai SME to transform national and private […]

Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kontinental Hockey League and Russian professional ice hockey team Avangard to develop hockey and promote the image of the KHL in the UAE. As a first step towards achieving the strategic objectives of the MoU, Dubai will […]

Dubai, the headquarters of the International Cricket Council, is all set to stage the finals of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The seventh edition of the global tournament, being held for the first time in the Middle East, reinforces Dubai’s rising status as one of the globe’s most prominent and safest destinations for […]

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC), the foremost investment attraction and promotion agency under the presidential office of Ghana,to promote all-round economic cooperation, bilateral trade and investment. The agreement, which was signed at the Abu Dhabi […]

The Dubai-Government Workshop (DGW), is set to join the GITEX Technology Week on October 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Center as part of the Digital Dubai Pavilion. During this event, DGW will showcase its latest services, updates on new initiatives and innovations, as well as introduce its advanced solutions aimed at enhancing […]

His Excellency Sheikh NahayanMabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, has been presented with the commemorative stamps of Expo 2020 Dubai, issued by the Emirates Post Group in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan received the collection from Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, CEO of […]

Sierra Leone has celebrated its national day at Expo 2020 Dubai with a flag-raising ceremony at the stage of nations in Al Wasl Plaza. President Julius Maada Bio of Sierral Leone, welcomed by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence , and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) is preparing to showcase its most prominent digital services through its participation in the 41st edition of GITEX Technology Week, one of the largest technology exhibitions in the world being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from17 – 21 October. DLD will highlight its comprehensive services available on the Dubai […]

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has received the Global Free Zone of the Year 2021 award by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine for the seventh consecutive year. The award, which is the most prestigious credit a free zone can earn, serves […]

Nissan, the Official Automotive Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, demonstrated its vision for the Future of Mobility with an exclusive showcase of the Ariya, the brand’s all-electric crossover. Making its first regional appearance at Nissan’s inaugural activation at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Ariya symbolizes Nissan’s forward-looking journey into the future of electrification and sustainable mobility. […]

The India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai today announced the agenda for the upcoming Space Week scheduled to happen from 17th October to 23rd October 2021. The week being organised by the Department of Space and FICCI will see participation from various dignitaries in the space sector including, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of […]

Emirates is expecting over 190,000 departing and arriving passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International this weekend ahead of the school mid-term break. The busiest day for the airline will be on Friday 15 October, particularly as many customers depart on morning flights, although high passenger traffic is expected to start today, and will run […]

The Porto & North of Portugal Tourism Board announces its 1st cultural heritage event at EXPO 2020 running from October 14th to 16th, BISALHÃES’ POTTERY, VILA REAL, A WORLD-CLASS CRAFT, one of many events paying homage to the North of Portugal. The event will be celebrating one of the main traditions of this Region, by […]

Expo 2020 Dubai is off to a great start, welcoming 411,768 ticketed visits in its first ten days (official figures from Expo) since its inauguration on October 1. In this context, France is delighted to announce that 79,559 of these visitors have visited the France Pavilion in the same period of time. The fast-queue system is […]

All eyes were on the vibrant, multi-faceted lifestyle destination Bluewaters Island today as Madame Tussauds Dubai opened to the public for the first time. Excitement levels have been building for months now and reached a fitting crescendo pioneering Emirati athlete, and Olympic weightlifter Amna Al Haddad, as well as radio host and serial entrepreneur Kris […]

The number of African companies registered with Dubai Chamber increased by 15.5% percent since 2019 to reach 24,800 today, His Excellency Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber has revealed. H.E. Buamim’s statement came during his remarks at the 6th Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai earlier today. The forum, organised in partnership with […]

In a reflection of the huge boost that Expo 2020 Dubai has given to global tourism recovery, key stakeholders and partners opened the doors to a new era for Dubai’s tourism industry at a ceremony marking the symbolic opening of the Expo 2020 entry Portal. His Excellency, Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Department […]

It’s the moment the world has been waiting for, and the ultimate celebration destination is not going to disappoint. Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel by Dubai Holding announced today details for its opening weekend, taking place on Thursday and Friday 21st and 22nd October. The opening weekend celebrations are set to […]

Africa’s most populous region with nearly 456 million inhabitants, East Africa was also the continent’s fastest growing district between 2015 and 2020 with a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.3%, revealed a new report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Focusing on East Africa, the report is the latest instalment of […]

Gilberto Amauri de Godoy Filho, widely regarded as one of the best volleyball players in history, is in awe following his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai with an official delegation from his south Brazilian state of Parana. Popularly known as Giba, the 44-year-old made his debut for Brazil at the age of 18 in 1995 […]

In celebration of the UAE’s 50thAnniversary, Dubai Autodrome is hosting the Historic Dubai Grand Prix Revival to pay homage to the 1981 Dubai Grand Prix, which was the first of its kind in the region. Dubai Autodrome, the UAE’s first premier motorsport and motoring venue in the Middle East, will hold the momentous race powered […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have announced the renewal of a partnership to launch joint initiatives to provide the community with new creative experiences in Dubai’s public spaces. The announcement was made during a meeting held at the Government of Dubai […]

Do you suffer from stomach discomfort, bloating or unpleasant reactions to certain foods that you consume? Do you find it difficult to digest certain things or are unsure of what is causing this irritation? It is so important to be aware of what we eat as it affects us all so differently, whether that be […]

FreshToHome — a leading e-grocery in the UAE’s — has launched the next best thing since sliced bread: preservative free sandwich bread, available for the first time ever in this region! Taking the concept of healthy food to the next level, all FreshToHome products are 100% Clean Label, which means they are made with the […]

Visit Diwali Mela Exhibition Begin your festive season preps with a visit to this season’s first Diwali Exhibition, Diwali Mela, organized by Dubai’s largest Indian Community platform, Indian Expats in Dubai (IED).  Explore exquisite range of 100 plus brands including décor, clothes, jewellery footwear and more. Some of the brands present at the exhibition include Libaas, Gurmehar Collections, Womeniya, […]

Staged in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) alongside Dubai Culture& Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and supported by A.R.M. Holding, Dubai Design Week returns 8-13 November with a varied line-up of 200+ activities staged at the festival’s main hub in d3 and around the city. Celebrating design and creativity in the UAE and beyond […]

The Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft will be performing two low level flypasts over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Expo 2020 Dubai site tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13 October and Thursday 14 October. Opportunities for media and the public making their morning commute to spot the aircraft will approximately be between the hours of 5am […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is preparing to launch an exceptional version of this year’s Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT). The festival to be held from 19 – 25 November 2021 has witnessed an unprecedented participation of National theatre groups from across the UAE. Dubai Culture has formed a committee to review […]

A new report, titled ‘Hydrogen: From Hype to Reality’, has called on the importance of developing integrated strategies to produce, store and use hydrogen energy. As the world strives to achieve net-zero emissions, hydrogen will be crucial to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, such as steel, cement, aviation and shipping, it noted. The report is launched by […]

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has launched the 4th cycle of its Mentorship Programme . Around 100 members took part in the previous 3 cycles of the highly acclaimed programme, which aims to provide the participants with valuable expertise, support and guidance. Those who are interested to sign up for the programme can apply […]

Hosts United Arab Emirates will face European powerhouses Portugal and Spain, and African champions Senegal in the group stages of the 10th Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai, which will take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, on Kite Beach from November […]

utu, the travel tech startup, has announced a partnership with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, in a bid to disrupt the VAT refund sector. Emirates is the world’s first airline to offer rewards on tax-free shopping. An industry first, the utu Tax Free app offers travelers the opportunity to upsize […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is preparing to launch an exceptional version of this year’s Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT). The festival to be held from 19 – 25 November 2021 has witnessed an unprecedented participation of National theatre groups from across the UAE. Dubai Culture has formed a committee to review […]

Dubai Next, the first digital crowdfunding platform in Dubai launched earlier this year by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has fast evolved into a catalyst for innovative enterprise in new and emerging sectors as well as a meeting point for […]

Dubai Industrial City (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in the region, has announced thatAl Ameera Food has signed onto set up three factories in the business district with a total built-up area of 22,000m² and investment of AED 100 million over the next five years. The agreement demonstrates Dubai Industrial City’s commitment to […]

Located on Dubai’s most famous stretch of coastline, the ultimate relaxed family beach resort Jumeirah Beach Hotel announces the return of the highly sought-after children’s football camp Football Escapes this October half term. Running over two weeks- from 18th to 22nd October for the first week and 25th to 29th October for the second week-, […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced the leasing of130 units in 45 minutes as part of its promotional campaign which coincides with the inauguration of Expo 2020 Dubai. wasl also managed to break the previous record it set last year by leasing 126 units in […]

The Middle East’s biggest celebration of fitness and wellness, Dubai Active presented by FitnGlam, will return to Dubai later this month from 28th to 30th October with its most exciting event line up yet, and is set to unite some of the world’s leading fitness stars and wellness influencers around the topic of body positivity. […]

My world, my home is curated by Dubai based artist and educator Kim Oberoi. The show aims to offer a platform to young artists aged from 3yrs to 16 yrs of age an opportunity to exhibit their works to an international audience. There are 45 artists participating in this show and their works will be […]

DP World has announced the creation of an investment platform in partnership with the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor CDC Group (CDC). The platform covers a long-term investment period. DP World is contributing its stakes in three existing ports initially and expects to invest a further $1 billion through the platform over the next several years. CDC is […]

China’s defending champion Yuxin Lin is aiming for an unprecedented third Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) title but will face a stiff challenge from the in-form Japanese world No.1 Keita Nakajima and the cream of the region’s men’s talent at the 12thedition of the championship from 3-6November 2021 at Dubai CreekGolf & Yacht Club in the […]

After his glorious and unforgettable choreography of The Legend of Love, the world finally acknowledged Yuri Grigorovich’s genius interpretation of story and dance. The Russian choreographer’s popularity catapulted to new heights earning him global ballet laurels and recognition. 50 years on, The Legend of Love continues to wow its audience with exceptional spectacle of elegant […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced today the launch of the Dubai Future Solutions, a global initiative featuring a series of challenges that will bring together scientists, designers, inventors, universities, research centres, companies and […]

In 2018, Idealz launched its school-building program in collaboration with Dubai Cares, where together the e-commerce platform and organization joined forces to build and operate a fleet of schools in lesser-developed countries with limited access to quality education. Today, as part of that program, the entities announced the official opening of the very first school […]

During the opening month of Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s greatest show, Novartis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, made its appearance at the Swiss Pavilion located at the Opportunity District. Consistently ranked among the world’s top companies investing in research and development, Novartis promises to showcase the most promising frontiers of science, the most transformative […]

Guests visiting Global Village in Season 26 are set to experience numerous enhancements that have been made across the park. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment is working around the clock to complete key attraction and infrastructure improvements ahead of this month’s official re-opening. Guests at Global […]

New Soho Garden is ready to amp up the late-night Ibiza party-lovers vibes in Dubai, as they gear up to welcome the global ambassador of techno – Marco Carola this Friday, 15th October. With over two decades in the industry, Marco is still one of the most respected artists amongst the techno scenes from Ibiza to […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on Expo official participants to benefit from the Value Added Tax (VAT) refund scheme for taxes paid on goods and services connected with Expo 2020 Dubai, implemented by the FTA in accordance with UAE Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2020 on the Refund of Value Added Tax Paid […]

The UAE accounted for 88% of investment from the GCC to Sub-Sahara Africa between January 2016 and July 2021, or $1.2 billion, according to a newly released whitepaper issued by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by Dubai Chamber, in the lead up to the 6th Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai. Key findings […]

DP World has joined forces with Qureos, a marketplace for micro cohort-based learning community and apprenticeships to support Tumoohi, a training initiative by DP World. The programme, launched in 2016, is a part of DP World’s ongoing efforts to support the Emirati society and contribute to the UAE government’s efforts to enable Emirati youth. By […]

To celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai, leading British retailer, Marks and Spencer operated by Al-Futtaim Group marks the world coming together through the universal joy of food! Inspiring customers to discover cuisines from India to Italy, China to Mexico and the UK, Marks and Spencer’s extensive food selection allows foodies […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, received the prestigious‘ Most Innovative Mixed Use Development Company’ award at the Global Business Outlook Awards 2021, which seeks to recognise and reward excellence in businesses around the world and is designed to facilitate the outstanding work of businesses and their leaders across all industries. Azizi […]

The All Africa Festival (AFF), the largest showcase of pan-African cultures which seeks to bring together the region’s residents and expats alike to experience the continent’s vibrant energy, beauty, and diversity, has today, announced Mohamed Ramadan performing on the music stage at the event at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai from 21-23 October 2021. Mohamed Ramadan is paving the way as […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has announced that its managed funds have invested in the recently concluded CHF 32million (USD 34.8 million) Series Cfunding round by SkyCell, the Swiss pharma-tech supply chain company which manufactures smart containers enabling the safe, secure and sustainable transportation […]

Fitness First, one of the world’s leading health and fitness chains,is supporting Expo 2020 and shaking up the fitness scene, with a range of exclusive fitness classes available at Expo 2020’s exciting Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub. Located adjacent to the iconic Alif Mobility Pavilion, the brand-new Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub welcomes all abilities, […]

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai embodies the aspirations of the GCC countries towards a promising and prosperous future, and “reflects a history of joint Gulf action with an inspiring and rich path that led us to achieve qualitative achievements across […]