Citing the 7,000-year contributions of the date palm in the cultural history of the United Arab Emirates, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi) – an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), called for innovations in heritage crafts as it unveiled its research findings that led to the development of a palm textile […]

The Mexican Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai embodies the authenticity of Mexican culture and heritage and reflects the important role of women in Mexican society. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Martha Jaramillo, Commissioner-General of the Mexican Pavilion at Expo, said, “The facade of the Mexican Pavilion was woven by 200 Mexican […]

Ya Weli is a groovy track sung by Indian origin popular Dubai-based female singer NEHA PANDEY in collaboration with NIKON MIDDLE EAST; the first artist to sing original Arabic songs ever. Ya Weli is essentially a love song. The kind of love one can interpret in their own way. Sung in both Arabic, Hindi/Urdu, and artistically shot in […]

Kicking off the outdoor season entertainment in style, The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the iconic waterfront leisure and shopping destination by Nakheel, is hosting a K-Pop themed weekend of music, dance and culture, with a stunning fountain show from Thursday, 14 to Saturday, 16 October in partnership with Korean Tourism Organisation’s Dubai Office,Springs15.Com and Samyang. […]

EllingtonProperties, Dubai’s design-led property developer, is nearing the completion of its Wilton Terracesresidential project. With power and water connectivity to Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) secured, the elegant development set in the heart of Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City offering views of Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, is readying to welcome its residents. One […]

Since 01 October 2021, the Czech Republic pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has attracted visitors with its futuristic and trailblazing initiatives at the sustainability district. Furthermore, the pavilion celebrated Czech Tourism Day on 05 October 2021 by hosting an informative workshop for travel partners in the Middle East. Organised in cooperation with the Czech Embassy […]

Mastercard, the Official Payment Technology Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, has teamed up with the region’s largest network for women-owned businesses, Female Fusion, to unlock opportunities for women entrepreneurs at the world’s largest cultural gathering. The collaboration will result in a host of knowledge-sharing, networking and mentoring events aimed at women-owned businesses that will aim […]

Layla Kardan, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, continues her mission to break regional stereotypes by announcing the launch of her first scintillating venue, Papillon at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Putting passion into practice, Papillon will be a compelling, exploratory performance and dining experience, co-created by Layla Kardan and globally renowned, international collaborators […]

Dubai, our vibrant social hub and bustling metropolis, lives up to its international reputation with an exceptional range of diverse entertainment taking place every single month of the year. From immersive art experiences, imaginative and aesthetic architectural designs, harmonious and instrumental music, yoga exercises to promote health and well-being, to exciting activities for children and […]

The Malaysia Café, situated on the Ground Floor of the Malaysia Pavilion, at Expo2020 Dubai, has attracted a steady stream of visitors looking to sample Malaysian delicacies, including Malaysian diaspora searching out their local favourites at a home away from home. The Café houses Nur Malaysia, a restaurant chain under GISB Holdings, and Marrybrown, the […]

The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) today announced new regulations to encourage family businesses to establish Single and Multiple Family Office (SFO & MFO) licenses with the free zone. The regulations address the needs of family-run entities and introduce a new platform for wealthy families to set-up offshore holding companies within DWTCA’s designated free […]

Halloween returns to the desert with Sonara Camp’s annual Spooktacular Halloween event. Turning traditional trick or treating on its head, children will explore the Dubai desert by camel on October 29th, seeking ghosts and ghouls who will surprise little ones with a trick, or treat them with yummy goodies. There will also be a cupcake […]

The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, Saturday released unique new images of Mars that challenge existing conception of how the planet’s atmospheric gases behave and interact. Taken by the Mars Hope probe’s EMUS instrument, the observations show dramatic variations in the concentrations of both atomic oxygen and carbon […]

Commemorating Fika, a Swedish social phenomenon involving quality time with colleagues, family, friends or someone you are trying to get to know over a coffee and pastries, a Guinness World record was achieved at Expo 2020 last night. A line of traditional Swedish cinnamon buns showcased at the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 has been […]

Peter Cowen, arguably the world’s number one golf coach, has received the prestigious Dubai Golden VISA Award. The 70 year-old from Yorkshire, England, has been in Dubai on holiday with his family this week at JA The Resort, Jebel Ali. ‘I am delighted to receive this Award from the government of Dubai and to join […]

Ice Warrior 12, the Women’s Cycling Challenge in Al Marmoom and the ContiFit Challenge topped a busy list of 12 sports events that took place in Dubai this weekend. Organised in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, the events were hold in different parts of Dubai and attracted hundreds of participants of different age and abilities, representing […]

Nassar Habashneh, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the UAE, has commended the UAE’s efforts in organising and hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, which he described as a source of pride for all Arabs. In a statement at the inauguration of the Jordan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Habashneh said that the event has […]

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, has today announced a new collaboration, which will bring elements of the Week to Expo 2020 Dubai. The ADSW Opening Ceremony and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre on Monday 17 January […]

Throughout the six-month Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is unlocking even more offers for all its UAE citizens and residents. By simply showing their boarding pass, Emirates’ customers can enjoy complimentary access to the Dubai Frame, one of the city’s iconic attractions offering a panoramic view of old and new Dubai. In addition, the Emirates boarding […]

Last night saw the Israel Pavilion officially celebrating its opening at Expo2020 Dubai, welcoming visitors from all 191 countries. The Inauguration event was hosted by the Minister of Tourism Mr. Yoel Razvozov and Mr. Elazar Cohen, Commissioner General of the Israel Pavilion. Speeches by high-ranking officials included: His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, UAE Minister of […]

Dubai Municipality will celebrate World Migratory Birds Day, which falls on 9th October. Observing this international occasion strengthens the municipality’s leading role in raising environmental awareness for the emirate’s community and its quest to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems in the emirate. The Environment Department of the Dubai Municipality will attractively organise various awareness programmes for […]

The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will start its cultural programme on Friday with a performance by the flamenco singer Miguel Poveda, who will perform on the Jubilee Stage. Poveda, with more than 14 albums and many awards, will sing a song with Yemeni artist Arwa Online. The Spanish star has been awarded the […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of a wide range of special Expo 2020 Dubai offers and benefits, enabling visitors and residents to stay connected on the world’s fastest mobile network as well as experience the best of TV entertainment and superfast broadband speeds. Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat, said: “We are delighted to introduce […]

The Miss Universe Organization, and Yugen Events announced today, October 7, 2021,  that the historical first-ever MISS UNIVERSE® UAE competition will be happening in Dubai, at the official press conference at Armani/Ristorante, Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa – the world’s taller tower. The premiere edition of the legendary pageant will be held live and in partnership […]

The sports sector is starting to benefit from the opportunities created by hosting Expo 2020, which will bring some of the greatest minds and personalities from the worlds of science and technology, economy, literature, show business and sports to Dubai. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, met His Excellency Vladimir Leonov, […]

The Digital Dubai Pavilionreturns to GITEX Global 2021 for another year, where 31 government and private entities come together in one display and under a new name – Digital Dubai – embodying the Emirate’s role at the fore of global efforts to recover from the crisis, return to normal, and shape a bright future. The […]

Emirates has partnered with streaming service HBO Max to bring the best premium content onboard the airline’s award-winning ice system, ice. Emirates is the first airline in the region to have partnered with HBO Max, which is WarnerMedia’s go-to streaming destination for all of its hit movies and shows. HBO Max is currently available only […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has magnetised tens of thousands of foreign investors through the staging of roadshows in a number of countries across the world, promoting its prestigious projects as well as the emirate of Dubai as a whole. The developer has attracted substantial amounts of foreign investment to Dubai, […]

RewirEd, the global platform that seeks to drive the debate about the future of education, today announced the emerging agenda and a stellar speaker line-up for its highly anticipated RewirEd Summit to be held at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of the Knowledge and Learning Week. RewirEd Summit, the most important in-person global education gathering […]

Panasonic, one of the strategic sponsors at the Japan Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai, providing immersive projection mapping and mist solutions and a remote maintenance system, will showcase the country’s strides in technological innovation, centuries-old wisdom and skills. A leading provider of innovative solutions for past World Expos, including the Expo Milano 2015, Panasonic aims to […]

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced that its contribution to Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade for the first half of 2021 reached 11%. H1 trade in the Freezone grew 34% from the same period last year to reach AED77 billion, with a trade surplus of AED6.2 billion. Imports recorded a growth of 44.5% in the […]

Visitors to the futuristic Alif – the Mobility Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai are to be dwarfed by nine-metre-tall, photo-realistic figures from the Golden Age of Arab civilisation, including ancient navigator Ahmad Ibn Majid and celebrated explorer Ibn Battuta. Ahmad Ibn Majid, a great Muslim navigator, born in the 15th century in Julfar (present-day Ras […]

The Irish Pavilion, in partnership with Expo Dubai 2020, is excited to announce that Riverdance, the Grammy Award-winning music and dance performance, will take to the stage at Expo 2020 Dubai with a specially curated rendition of the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show, “Riverdance at Expo”. The cultural phenomenon of Riverdance, inspired by Irish traditions and […]

Intersect by Lexus Dubai (IBL), renowned restaurant located in the heart of DIFC and part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, has launched the ‘Young Chef Competition’ by IBL to support young talented chefs across Dubai. Local talent from SCAFA (School of Culinary and Finishing Arts Dubai), were whittled down to three young chef’s applications who will compete […]

Tickets are now selling for Inside Burj Al Arab, the brand-new hotel tour from Jumeirah Group that will take visitors on a fascinating journey of discovery into the untold stories of the global icon. Opening to the public on Friday 15th October 2021, the one-of-a-kind immersive experience has been specially curated for up to 12 […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)for the first ever edition of Fintech Surge, a new exhibition, conference and meeting point for the Fintech and Financial Services communities, co-located with […]

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has partnered with Zulekha Hospital in the UAE andChoithrams,for the Pink It Now campaign in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative strives to increase awareness of the disease, promote screening and early testing, and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. On […]

To coincide with the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai,  and as part of a new interactive initiative to enrich the knowledge of residents and visitors with Dubai’s cultural treasures, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) launches a partnership with ‘Secret City Trails’ and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai (Dubai Tourism) […]

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Government of Uganda’s destination marketing organization has at the Uganda Tourism Trade and Investment Forum 2021, held at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights on the 5th of October 2021, announced the launch of a revitalized and strengthened multi-level tourism promotional push to attract residents of the UAE and Gulf Countries to […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of the world’s most iconic sports arenas, will take centre stage next month when its hosts yet another top international event – the 25th Karate World Championships from November 16 to 21. With more than 1,800 athletes expected in Dubai for the event, alongside over 1,200 delegates, team officials and technical staff, […]

In pursuance of effective implementation of Circular No. 5 issued by the Ministry of Economy in March 2021, Dubai Economy organised a series of webinars for the business owners and investors in the Emirate, over the last quarter to support them to fully comply with the measures being adopted nationwide to enhance transparency and curb […]

The All 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 an exciting line-up of African global superstars who will be taking to the stage to perform their hit songs this October in […]

Opportunities and trends emerging in the post-COVID digital era will be in the spotlight at the 12th World Chambers Congress (#12WCC) in Dubai, where chamber leaders and members, prominent business heads and industry experts will convene to share their insights and experiences in dealing with disruption and enhancing their preparedness for future challenges. The three-day […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out exciting offerings with Skywards Exclusives – a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. The loyalty programme continues to offer members more ways to redeem Skywards Miles on-ground at world-renowned sporting events across cricket, motorsport racing and […]

DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)witnessed a robust new customer growth of nearly 40%year-on-year in H1 2021, taking the total number of companies in Jafza to over 8,700. Some of the industry segments in Jafza observed a significant rise in figures, with Machinery and Equipment witnessing an increase of 188 per cent, Vehicle […]

Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia,has unveiled the Urban Oasis residential tower in Dubai in partnership with the luxury Italian fashion house, Missoni, known for its bold colours and iconic zigzag motifs, stripes, and wave patterns. The launch of the prestigious AED 800 million development marks two significant firsts for […]

Halloween returns to the desert with Sonara Camp’s annual Spooktacular Halloween event. Turning traditional trick or treating on its head, children will explore the Dubai desert by camel on October 29th, seeking ghosts and ghouls who will surprise little ones with a trick, or treat them with yummy goodies. There will also be a cupcake […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has joined the launch of the SAP Cares Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Network, during Expo 2020 Dubai’s Climate and Biodiversity Theme Week at the SAP House on the Expo site. “Leading UAE organizations, such as Majid […]

Notable names from the world of cricket gathered at Expo 2020 Dubai today as Rajasthan Royals Group – the owners of Expo-sponsored Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals – launched Next Innings, a digital community for cricket fans. Ashes-winning former England captain Andrew Strauss, cricket broadcaster and former player Simon Hughes and Rajasthan Royals’ lead […]

Some of the best-known musicians from the Gulf and wider Arab world will come together to showcase the finest Emirati and regional music and culture in new series of shows titled Jalsat @ Expo, at Expo 2020 Dubai, set to kick off in ten days. Star names who will grace Jalsat @Expo include Saudi singer […]

As part of Climate and Biodiversity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Women’s Pavilion hosted a Women’s World Majlis on ‘The First Defenders of Mother Nature: Women Leading the Fight to Save Our Planet’, moderated by Dr Nawal Al Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The session, which […]

The Emirates A380 touched down in Istanbul today, celebrating the start of daily scheduled flights from Dubai to Istanbul Airport. Today was also the first time that the iconic double-decker aircraft, featuring it’s four-class offering, landed in Istanbul. Emirates had announced that it would start daily A380 flights to Istanbul from 1 October. The special […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is making headlines with the launch of its three new Riviera Beachfront residences that have direct access to – and stunning views of– Azizi’s newly announced 2.7-kilometre-long crystal lagoon in Riviera, the developer’s French Mediterranean-inspired residential and commercial community in one of Dubai’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, […]

The second edition of the Future Food Forum, hosted by the UAE Food & Beverages Manufacturers Group, is set to take place this October 19 and 20 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai, bringing together more than 500 industry leaders to discuss future trends that will shape the F&B manufacturing sector. The two-day […]

The European Tour today added the AVIV Dubai Championship to its 2021 schedule, with the tournament returning for a second year to form an end of season double-header in Dubai with the DP World Tour Championship. The US$1.5 million AVIV Dubai Championship will be played on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates from November […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Bulgari, the leading Italian brand in the world of jewellery and luxury, announced the jury members for the first edition of the Bulgari Contemporary Art Award, who will be evaluating the works submitted by the artists shortlisted by Dubai Culture.The winning artist will be announced in February […]

With more destinations being added to Emirates’ A380 network, there’s no better time to rediscover your favourite cities, visit family and friends or just take a relaxing family holiday this winter. Emirates’ A380 network is expanding to 27 cities, and the airline is offering travellers the chance to fly in style with special fares starting […]

A nationwide school programme supported by private investment firm and multi-focused economic enabler A.R.M. Holding, saw over 1,800 children from 70 schools across the country participate in the week-long Noom Project, developed by design duo Studio Sain, which invited children to create an alternative living habitat on a fictional version of the moon. The classroom-based art […]

Now in its majestic tenth year, the world’s largest natural flower garden unveils a new attraction that kids and kids-at-heart will surely adore. Dubai Miracle Garden is proud to announce the launch of its all-new Smurfs Village for the winter season, where the world of the beloved blue creatures will be displayed as delightful landscape arrangements, […]

Science workshops where kids between the ages of 7 and 11 years of age can have fun through experiments and get a playful introduction to science, are now open at the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Researchers’ World or ‘Forscherwelt’ in German, is located at CAMPUS GERMANY and is part of an international initiative […]