The Red Arrows, the world famous aerobatic display team, will represent the UK at Expo 2020 Dubai with their latest spectacular 20 minute display and flyby to celebrate the first week of the event with visitors. At 4pm on 8th October, the Red Arrows will take flight and provide visitors to Expo from around the […]

Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region and Official Premier Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai is providing employees with one fully paid week of leave to volunteer at this once-in-a-lifetime event. The Group’s large network of volunteers includes a combination of UAE Nationals as well […]

Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today revealed a head-turning A380 livery dedicated to further carrying the global event’s messages worldwide. A bold departure from the airline’s traditional white and gold paint scheme, this bright blue aircraft livery features large-scale graphics in vivid green, orange, pink, purple and red, which […]

Dubai has underlined its status as a wedding destination of choice for couples looking to celebrate their big days and reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with wedding planners to create exceptional, safe experiences. Leading the way globally as the sector recovers in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s […]

With its continual celebration of different cultures from around the world, The Pointe, Nakheel’s iconic waterfront destination on Palm Jumeirah, will honour Day of German Unity, also known as German National Day, with a stunning fountain display every hour from 8 pm to 11pmonSunday, 3 October. Commemorating the German reunification in 1990, Day of German […]

Following a successful and popular first edition, the Women’s Cycling Challenge is back for season two and will take on Friday, October 8, on the Al Qudra Cycle Track inside Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The 2021 Women’s Cycling Challenge is presented by DP World and held under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council and […]

Celebrated Malaysian film producer, Sean Lin,is collaborating with the Malaysia Pavilion to deliver the country’s message for a progressive sustainable future, at Expo 2020 Dubai. The 30 year-old’s award-winning music video ‘Birthplace’ will be featured at the Malaysia Pavilion throughout the Expo from Oct 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, delivering a powerful message on […]

Emirates will restart flights to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from 10 December, responding to the easing of international travel restrictions and an upsurge in passenger demand for winter sun. The world’s largest international airline will resume services to its second London gateway with a daily flight operated by a B777 aircraft, across First, Business and […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has reported a surge in the number of Saudibuyers since the flights between the two countries were resumed in September. The Saudi travel ban has been in effect since July as the Kingdom had suspended travelling to and from a number of countries in the world, […]

As 191 nations prepare to arrive at Expo 2020 Dubai, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) is all set to leverage the opportunity to push its agenda on advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment on a global stage. With its presence at the Women’s Pavilion from October 2021 – March 2022, NAMA will engage in […]

From a mesmerising light display inspired by our connection with nature, to thought-provoking conversations on sustainable and liveable cities of the future interspersed with films that present Singapore through its people, heritage and stories, the Singapore Pavilion is ready to welcome the world at Expo 2020 Dubai when it opens to the public from 1 […]

ENOC, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, has joined hands with Tashkeel, the Dubai-based multidisciplinary art and design organisation, to manifest the Group’s participation theme ‘Reimagine Energy’ in art that speaks to the World’s Greatest Show’s visitors. This collaboration saw two leading artists, Wissam Shawkat and eL Seed, create breathtaking public artworks […]

The Dubai Police General Command and Dubai Expo 2020 Office have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide policing services to visitors of the global event at four Smart Police Stations (SPS) 24/7 without human intervention. Major General Ali Ahmed Abdullah Ghanem, Director of Al Muraqqabat Police Station, and Colonel Ali Khalifa Al […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today issued directives to grant Dubai Government employees a special paid leave that will enable them to visit Expo 2020 Dubai. The six-day leave can be used during the period of Expo 2020, which runs […]

Her Excellency Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) and President of the Dubai Press Club (DPC), today held a meeting with heads of leading UAE media outlets to discuss an integrated strategy to cover Expo 2020. The extensive meeting held at the Government of Dubai Media Office sought […]

Dubai’s non-oil external trade surged 31% in the first half of 2021 to reach AED722.3 billion from AED550.6 billion in the corresponding period in 2020. Exports grew 45% year on year(YoY) in H1 2021 to AED109.8 billion from AED75.8 billion, which supports the goal of the 10 x 10 programme (one of the nation’s ‘Projects […]

Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer and manager, wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai and responsible for overhauling Dubai’s historic commercial hub, announced today that the Gold Souk Extension is on track to open in the last quarter of 2021, with new traders and retailers setting up shops in the new landmark […]

Manchester City hasunveiled Expo 2020 Dubai as the Club’s new Training Kit Partner ahead of the opening of the unmissable global event this Friday. Expo 2020 branding will appear on City’s men’s and women’s training kits for the 2021/22 season. Expo 2020 runs from 1stOctober 2021, inviting visitors from around the world to experience a […]

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits UAE’s enthusiastic running community on November 19 when the Expo 2020 Dubai Run takes them on a scenic route through the Expo site, past 192 awe-inspiring pavilions. Supported by Expo 2020 Dubai and Dubai Sports Council, the Expo 2020 Dubai Run is open to residents and visitors of all age and […]

The eagerly awaited Luckiest Ball on Earth series has kicked off with golfers across the UAE vying for a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to play alongside some of the biggest names in golf in the star-studded DP World Tour Championship, Dubai Pro-Am. The Luckiest Ball on Earth competition has proven a big hit with […]

EllingtonProperties, Dubai’s design-led property developer, has launched a new residential destination, Harrington House, inspired by the serenity of the Arabian desert and drawing colour and design inspirations from the natural beige and black shades. Located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the community will feature 92 apartments, comprising of studios, and one- and […]

Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection, Dubai’s only Polynesian themed Resort has partnered with MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and Adventure Inc. to create the ultimate team building experience with a Polynesian twist. Forget boring brainstorms and boardroom meetings and experience something inspiring and engaging at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection where you will be […]

TEDxAlQuoz will launch its first event under the theme ‘Humanity and Interdependence’, encouraging a reflection on how to nurture the spirit that has rooted our modern societies through a series of captivating talks, artistic performances, and networking opportunities. The event will take place from 4 to 8 pm at Warehouse Four, in Al Quoz district, […]

Virgin Hyperloop revealed that they will be showcasing a full-scale hyperloop cargo pod and a cutaway passenger pod as part of DP World’s FLOW pavilion at Expo 2020. “The constant flow of goods has historically driven innovation in the transportation sector and now more than ever, we must continue to future-proof the industry,” said Sultan […]

In line with the continued easing of travel restrictions around the globe, Emirates has announced that its flagship A380 aircraft will soon be deployed to an expanded list of destinations starting in October and November. By the end of November, the number of cities that the aircraft will serve will be scaled up to 27, representing a […]

DAMAC Properties announced at a media briefing in Italy last week to coincide with Milan Fashion week, the launch of a new, ultra-luxurious residential tower in Dubai. Located in Dubai Marina, the beach-facing skyscraper boasts 70 floors of sheer luxury overlooking the beautiful Palm Jumeirah Island, with ultra-luxury interiors branded by Italian fashion powerhouse Roberto Cavalli. “The launch […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the region’s leading asset management and investment banking platform, continues to build on its successful investment strategy in the UK property market with plans to complete and deliver £2 billion worth of property projects in London through its wholly-owned subsidiary Northacre. Northacre is currently focused on completing its two key […]

EZDubai, the fully dedicated e-commerce free zone strategically located in the heart of Dubai South’s Logistics District has announced that 270,000square feet is currently under construction. Preparing for future demand, an additional four facilities are under development to complement the 1,300,000 square feet already developed and handed over. The announcement comes on the side-lines of […]

Fifteen Indian states and union territories have confirmed their participation at the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, according to a press release from the authorities in charge of the Pavilion issued here. These states and union territories will take part in the world exposition along with their delegations for planned business-to-government and government-to-government meetings, […]

‘THE TONGAN TYSON’ Hemi Ahio will use his big showdown at the first-ever Amir Khan Crypto Fight Night at La Perle, Dubai, UAE, on Saturday 16th October to show he’s the real fighting deal. Undefeated Ahio (17-0, 12 KOs), who has ten KO’s inside the first two rounds, faces Dubai’s KO sensation Mohammad Ali Bayat […]

France will shine at the Dubai World Expo, on October 2, the day after the opening of the World Expo. This exceptional day will be celebrated in the presence of Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Franck Riester, French Minister Delegate in charge of Foreign Trade and Economic attractiveness, the sponsors […]

As Expo 2020 Dubai eagerly awaits to bring together the world under the common banner of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (PDTI) officially declares the 100 per cent completion of its ‘Bangkota’ pavilion. PDTI Assistant Secretary for the Trade Promotions Group and PH Expo 2020 Dubai Alternate Commissioner […]

Dubai Airshow 2021 is set to host pitch competitions in partnership with major local and global aerospace entities, including Etihad Airways, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Boeing Applied Innovation. The partnerships aim to provide disruptive startups with an opportunity to showcase their innovative technologies and creative ideas, in support […]

During his inspection of the UAEU Pavillion at Expo 2020 Dubai, H.E. Zaki Nusseibeh, Chancellor of the university and Cultural Adviser to H.H. President of the United Arab Emirates received a detailed report on final preparations prior to the Pavilion’s launch. H.E. explained that the university is dedicated to its role in advancing innovation to […]

Africa Oil Week (AOW), the leading oil and gas show for Africa is scheduled to host its 27th edition in Dubai. The event will be held on 8-11 November 2021 at Madinat Jumeirah. Owing to the organisers’ emphasis on the safety and wellbeing of attendees, the event will be held for the first and only […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is once again delighting customers by bringing regional festive culinary traditions onboard its flights. This time, Emirates customers flying to Germany from Dubai can enjoy traditional sweet and savory Oktoberfest treats on their flights. Customers flying from Emirates’ hub in Dubai to its four German gateways of Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, […]

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed the preparedness of the infrastructure of roads and mass transit networks for providing unique, smooth, and express mobility service to visitors of Expo 2020 from Dubai and other emirates across the UAE. Thanks to the […]

Dubai Home Festival (DHF) will showcase the interior design talents, boutique firms and home and outdoor specialists that have helped to put the city on the world’s creative, homeware and retail map. Based at Dubai Design District (d3), renowned global, regional and local brands are pushing the boundaries of what indoor and outdoor spaces can […]

With less than 8 days to go for the globally anticipated unveiling of Expo 2020 Dubai, Invest in Sharjah, has confirmed participation at the world’s biggest fair, which is taking place from October 1 to March 31, 2022. With a presence at the Business Connect Center on the Expo grounds, Invest in Sharjah will be […]

In support of international participating countries at Expo 2020 Dubai, as well as to ensure that all pavilion works are completed within the agreed timeframes, Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC), and its affiliated corporation Dubai South, announced it has processed over 4,000 transactions atAconex – a one-stop-shop platform that was created to ensure seamless, centralised […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline to operate direct air links to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana from the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural flight FZ 1789 from Dubai International (DXB) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) touched down just after 14:00 yesterday to a water cannon salute and a warm welcome from the airport and […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised a workshop to update its 2022 strategy. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and DEWA’s top management team participated as DEWA is committed to regularly updating its strategy to keep pace with rapid developments. In his keynote speech at the workshop, Al Tayer said […]

To commemorate the 91st National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ultimate celebration destination Ain Dubai displayed a special message to Saudi Arabia’s residents and visitors in Dubai. The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, standing at over 250m, lit up in green with a special light show and was emblazoned with the message […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it resolved 100 percent of customer complaints in the first half of 2021. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said that DEWA welcomes customer feedback and suggestions and handles them swiftly to find appropriate solutions that ensure their happiness. He noted that DEWA adopts […]

From painting, pottery, cooking and photography, to film, music and theatre, Al Quoz Creative Zone features a contemporary constellation of creative spaces and talents who realised their dreams with the help of their ambitions and the existent potential offered in the area. thejamjar and Yadawei Ceramic Studio are two of the creative workspaces in Al […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced that it has resumed its operations to Prague and Zagreb. The carrier will operate up to five weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Prague International Airport (PRG) and twice weekly flights to Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb (ZAG). flydubai will increase the frequency of its operations to Franjo Tuđman […]

The ancient coffin of Priest Psamtik has arrived in Dubai to be displayed for Egypt Pavilion visitors at Expo Dubai 2020. The coffin of priest Psamtik, ‘the son of Pediosir’ is one of the colored wooden coffins that were recently discovered in the area of Saqqara by the archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of […]

Emirates is the first airline to implement the International Air Transport Association’s IATA Travel Pass solution on six continents as it rolls out this digital health pass to customers at all its destinations. Following successful trials in April on select routes from its Dubai hub, Emirates gradually expanded the IATA Travel Pass pilot to customers on […]

Innovative initiatives and partnerships along with a series of regulatory reforms have placed the financial markets industry in Dubai at the frontier of global financial centres, showed an analysis of the financial markets in the emirate conducted by the Dubai Competitiveness Office (DCO) in Dubai Economy. Citing the example of the Dubai International Financial Centre […]

With Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s greatest show, just around the corner, Novartis, a leading global medicine company, will make its appearance during the opening month of Expo 2020 Dubai at the Swiss Pavilion located at the Opportunity District. As a leading global medicines company, and consistently ranked among the world’s top companies investing in […]

Dubai Safari Park is poised to grow further in stature as a major world-class attraction in its new season starting27 September2021, with tourism inflows to the emirate set to increase markedly over the next few months. With Dubai hosting Expo 2020 and travel restrictions in the GCC region and worldwide easing up further, the emirate […]

Dubai Tourism’s ‘Period Drama’ trailer is next in the Dubai Presents series of blockbuster videos starring Jessica Alba and Zac Efron. The latest trailer takes viewers back to Dubai in the 1950s and centers around the story of a young aviation pioneer at a crossroads in search of the conviction and answers she needs to beat the […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced today that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has enacted the Employment Law Amendment Law No. 4 of 2021, which makes amendments to the […]

Schneider Electric has announced its partnership with France Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. As part of the collaboration, Schneider Electric will showcase building and energy management solutions as part of France’s focus on innovation in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDGs that relate to affordable and clean energy, industry, innovation, and infrastructure, sustainable […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and adidas Emerging Markets FZE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of events and activities aimed at highlighting Dubai’s position as a top global destination. The MoU was signed by Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Tourism and […]

Please quote: Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna, President of GE in the UAE and the global Chief of Strategy & Operations for GE International Markets Years from now, Expo 2020 Dubai will be remembered as a turning point–a game-changing initiative that helped to define humanity’s collective future. Asour city prepares to welcome people from across the […]

As the world looks to the UAE for the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai on 01 October 2021, Mastercard has shared a glimpse into the spectacular line-up of Priceless possibilities visitors can expect at the biggest event ever to be hosted in the Arab world. As the Official Payment Technology Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, […]

Innovative initiatives and partnerships along with a series of regulatory reforms have placed the financial markets industry in Dubai at the frontier of global financial centres, shows an analysis of the financial markets in the emirate conducted by the Dubai Competitiveness Office (DCO) in Dubai Economy. Citing the example of the Dubai International Financial Centre […]

Expo 2020 Dubai’s must-see aviation attraction is gearing up to open its doors to the public on 1 October. Located in the Opportunity District, and within walking distance of the Al Wasl Dome, the Emirates Pavilion offers a preview for the future of commercial aviation, reframing the role that science and technology will play in […]

Israel’s participation in Expo 2020 marks an exciting milestone for the country to further build relationships in the region. In its preparation, every aspect, including the music, was designed to align with the pavilion’s messaging: building a better future together. Maestro Tom Cohen is the founder, chief conductor and musical director of The Jerusalem Orchestra […]