Dubai Chamber for Digital Economy, one of the three chambers under the newly formed Dubai Chambers umbrella, will be hosting Expand Summit, the first-of-its-kind summit in the region in January 2022 to attract Venture Capitalists (VCs) for financing start-ups. The Summit will witness the largest gathering of VCs and start-ups in the region, with 500 […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues its preparations ahead of Season 26, with exciting new culture and entertainment experiences in the pipeline. Final touches are being made to the plans to improve the Global Village VIP guest experience based on feedback collected throughout the […]

The summer holidays are just beginning and whilst we imagine most parents are looking forward to a break from early morning school runs, packed lunch preparation and homework, it’s also going to be a long, hot summer of planning exciting activities to keep the little ones entertained, whether you are travelling or not. So why […]

DP World Limited handled 19.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the second quarter of 2021, with gross container volumes increasing by 17.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and 17.1% on a like-for-like basis. Growth in 2Q21 accelerated with all regions delivering a strong performance, especially our terminals […]

Whether you’re a highly successful CEO making mega-deals for breakfast, or an up-and-coming bright-eyed executive, every employable prospect has an online reputation to consider. Take a minute to Google yourself and/or your business. Nearly half of adults in the United States find negative results about themselves online, which can impact all aspects of your professional […]

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation has granted 800 marine driving licences and issued about 700 marine craft permits during the first half of this year. The authority works on regulating and developing the maritime sector in Dubai, through a set of issued legislative regulations following the […]

The Big 5 will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 12th to 15th September, 2021, as the only live in-person event to connect the global construction industry in 2021, playing a crucial role in driving economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era, organisers announced. Celebrating its 42nd year, the Middle East, Africa and […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of its three-times weekly service to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) from 10 August. This will bring the number of destinations flydubai operates to in Africa to 12 points in nine countries including Sohag International Airport (HMB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) which started earlier […]

Dubai is famous for being one of the world’s most picturesque, cinematic and iconic destinations with incredible landmarks, stunning natural scenery and unique experiences that look like scenes straight from an epic blockbuster movie! The new Dubai Summer Story contest, launched as part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival, challenges the city’s creative […]

waslproperties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of Tiara United Towers,its first mixed-use developmentin Business Bay.The development comprises two towers, East and West, with 424 units in East and the 425 units in West Tower. The project is located strategically alongSheikh Zayed Road,with a view of […]

People interested in taking a holistic approach towards health have some great news as Lootah Group of Companies in association with Santhigiri Group from Kerala, India now launches UAE’s biggest holistic health center. The group’s first venture in the healthcare domain, Santhigiri Holistic Healthcare Center, is located in the tranquil and quaint environs of Motor […]

The Dubai Chamber’s Engage Dubai Programme recently organised a webinar which aimed to advise businesses on encouraging employees towards volunteering, to improve efficiency and productivity at workplace. The webinar, titled Engaging corporate employees in volunteering, examined best practices that can be widely adopted to increase the number of employees volunteering, how different strategies, tools, process […]

The Australian Ambassador of Counter-Terrorism, Roger Noble, accompanied by the Australian Ambassador to the UAE, Heidi Venamore, and members of the Australian diplomatic team, visited the Emirates Group Security Headquarters in Dubai. In recognition of the long-standing close cooperation with Australia, the purpose of the visit was to discuss border enforcement, general crime prevention pursuits, aviation […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French mobility specialist MND, a leading company in the ropeways industry, as part of its efforts to achieve Dubai’s vision to have 25 percent of all trips to be self-driving by 2030. The parties commit to work together to study and […]

Padelae indoor complex in Al Quoz will feature a total of eight courts and offer membership packages The growing tribe of padel enthusiasts in Dubai have something to cheer about. A new indoor air-conditioned complex dedicated to the racquet sport, the largest in the UAE, is now open in the city’s Al Quoz Industrial Area […]

House prices in Dubai during Q2 2021 accelerated at their fastest pace since the summer of 2014, according to the latest research by global property consultancy, Knight Frank. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank, explained, “The momentum that began building late last year has been sustained and we are seeing a […]

The distribution of food parcels has been completed in Egypt, providing an equivalent of 30 million meals to low-income families and underprivileged communities as part of the “100 Million Meals” campaign. In partnership with the Food Banking Regional Network, 928 local humanitarian organisations and Egypt Food Bank, around 504,000 beneficiaries across Egypt received parcels of […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai Economy, continued its virtual outreach to investors in the second quarter of 2021 through a series of six webinars focused on opportunities in the strategic sectors of food and agribusiness, healthcare, and technology. The webinars connected with investors from various regions of […]

SOL Properties has invested an additional budget of AED 20 million as it expands SOL Living, a dedicated leasing service portfolio that offers long- and short-term lease options to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors.  It willintroduce16 new serviced apartment units across three new buildings in Dubai, all slated to ospen by September […]

Major league developers and property consultants readying to take part in Cityscape Global 2021, the region’s pivotal authority on real estate, property development and investment, say the international, regional, and local real estate business has been forever changed by the Covid 19 pandemic. Forecasts from Key One Realty Group, KEO International Consultants and Land Sterling […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that it has invested in UK-based legaltech start-up, Clara. Clara’sinnovative platform digitises and automates many of the legal tasks founders need to perform, including setting up companies in different jurisdictions. The investment reflects the […]

Following the much-awaited resumption of its Dubai route in May, Cathay Pacific continues to stay true to its brand ethos and is ‘moving beyond’ to offer a series of enhancements. Customers can now experience and travel the popular – Premium Economy cabin on-board the Airbus A350-900. Starting 06 August, 2021, passengers can experience luxury on […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a revised schedule of three lines of Dubai Ferry as of today, 25th July, 2021, to improve the level of service offered to the community. The step corresponds to the demand for this service and enhances the operational efficiency of the lines in question as well. The revised […]

It is not very often that you get a chance to meet up with a social entrepreneur. Nousheen came to Dubai in 2010, and within a week picked up a job with an educational institute- despite a reported slow down in the economy at that time. After a couple of years, she decided to move […]

1.   Digital Illustrations Digital illustrations are created using Adobe Photoshop to develop an image that tells a story, brings out an emotion, or sells a concept. Using a creative brief from a client, a digital illustrator generates unique artwork to help pass a message or sell a product. With the help of web design experts […]

On Wednesday 28 July 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Making the Leap From Winner to Champion’. The speaker for the webinar is James Michael Lafferty. James has often been described as one of the most unique and diversified CEO’s in the world today. He is not […]

Another week, another super selection of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Daily Surprises promotion offers, with the latest batch helping to get shoppers in the mood for the Eid Al Adha holiday! Friday 23 July The Steve Madden store in BurJuman mall will tempt shoppers with a great Buy Two for AED99 deal on all items. […]

Emirates is connecting global business and leisure travellers with it’s first-ever passenger service between Dubai and Miami. The airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its four times a week service when it touched down in Miami at 1100hrs local time yesterday. Emirates flight EK213 was welcomed by Miami International Airport with a water cannon salute, and […]

Travellers who have procrastinated making plans for the summer or who are still pondering where to take their long-awaited holiday now have the opportunity to book travel to quarantine-free destinations with Emirates. Customers can book their summer holiday with fares to close to 40 destinations from today, 22 July 2021 until 31 July 2021, for […]

The annual Eid Al Adha holidays are the perfect time to celebrate special moments with friends and family, especially as there’s so much to see, do, eat and enjoy during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival of fun. With the extra-long Eid public holiday officially announced, residents and visitors can make the most of a […]

The performance of Dubai’s real estate market over the first six months of 2021 has been phenomenal to say the least, with the sale of two Palm Jumeirah villas for a price of over AED 100 million (more than $27 million) each and a record-breaking month in April. The second half of the year is […]

A panoramic Jet Ski tour of Dubai has been recognised as the world’s best tourism experience for 2021, winning top global accolades in two categories of the Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Things to Do Awards, for Overall Experience and Water Adventures. Offering guests an unforgettable opportunity to take in Dubai’s breathtaking […]

As tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale, among the plethora of reasons to book a Season Pass for the world’s biggest cultural gathering is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the historic, invite-only Opening Ceremony. All UAE residents aged 18 and above who purchase an Expo 2020 Season Pass or Family […]

Some of the biggest names in music will take to the stage this Eid Al Adha as part of Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) super selection of great live music shows. The city’s best venues will welcome music lovers of all ages and nationalities to enjoy extra special concerts that will celebrate the extra-long public holiday […]

Planning and dining out with the whole family these holidays can be a task, especially if you’ve got more than one hungry kiddo. Whether you’re hankering for a burrito, pizza, sushi, or classic Asian delights, we have got plenty of options to satisfy. Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is treating you and […]

The much-awaited 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour is on-going and rugby fans who wish to watch the action-packed game from the comfort and safety of their homes can tune into STARZPLAY. The region’s fastest-growing subscription video on demand (SVOD) service acquired the broadcast rights to the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa in […]

With the weather rapidly heating up and the humidity on a steady incline, Cycle Souq has curated the perfect tools for all devoted cyclists looking to keep spinning this summer, including some of the best indoor trainers. Here are just some of the reasons that so many professional and amateur cyclists are avid fans of […]

With Global Village confirming that its gates will re-open to the world on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, preparations for Season 26 are entering an exciting stage. As the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment moves closer to finalising plans for another season of fun, memories, and success, aspiring […]

Nakheel,the world-leading master developer, is expanding its retail portfolio with Nad Al Sheba Pavilion, a new shopping and leisure destination at the Nad Al Sheba Villas community. Spanning more than 36,426 sq. ft, the Pavilion features key retailers such as Spinneys, Starbucks and leading beauty salon Bedashing Beauty, all of which have opened on 15 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the hosting of Lebanese artist Simar Halawani at Al Safa Art and Design Library as part of the Artist in Residence programme. This comes within the framework of the Authority’sefforts to establish an incubating environment that would ensure the care and encouragement of creative artistic talents in […]

Eid Al Adha shoppers will have even more chances to save and win thanks to a super selection of special promotions held across the city for the public holiday and Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Lucky residents, visitors, families and friends can win big with great prizes including hotel staycations, millions of shopping points, exclusive make-up […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Road Safety Task Force recently organised a webinar, joined by member companies, industry experts and technology providers, which aimed to raise awareness about road safety among the local business community. The virtual event, titled “Driving Road Safety through Advanced Technologies”, was attended by 124 participants representing 60 companies in the […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched ‘Dubai’s Summer Guide’, a unique digital guide that lists over 100 outlets offering a range of activities and programmes for children and their families during the Eid and summer holidays in Dubai. Launched as part of efforts to raise Dubai’s profile […]

As Dubai continues to safely welcome UAE residents and tourists with memorable summer experiences, the city is also providing them with the opportunity to stay cool this summer through unique ice cream offerings. To mark International IceCream Day falling on 18 July this year, ice cream parlours in the city are gearing up to celebrate […]

Residents and visitors looking for sun-soaked relaxation, the ultimate kiddie-friendly destination or a convenient base for non-stop shopping trips during the Eid Al Adha break will be spoilt for choice with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) great hotel deals for the long public holiday. Celebrating an unforgettable summer season, the 24th edition of DSS features a […]

Schools are out and summer is in! And for parents, it is rush time to ensure their children stay occupied, inspired, engaged and active during the summer. Reflecting its position as one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is gearing up to host a month-long activity-filled summer for children and […]

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza and cricketing star Shoaib Malik have officially been granted the 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Sania, known to have single-handedly put Indian women’s tennis on the global map, is currently in London for Wimbledon 2021, she progressed to the second round in the women’s doubles event and made it to the […]

Emirates is celebrating its 30th anniversary of service to Beirut. The airline launched its first flight in 1991, and since then, Emirates has carried over 6 million passengers on over 35,000 flights between Dubai and Beirut, supporting the country’s tourism industry, growing trade lanes, and bringing Lebanese culture and traditions to the world. Commemorating this significant […]

Nakheel,the world-leading master developer, is expanding its retail portfolio with Nad Al Sheba Pavilion, a new shopping and leisure destination at the Nad Al Sheba Villas community. Spanning more than 36,426 sq. ft, the Pavilion features key retailers such as Spinneys, Starbucks and leading beauty salon Bedashing Beauty, all of which are set to open […]

City Sightseeing, the world’s leading open-top bus brand, is relaunching its operations in Dubai today with its unique, award-winning city tour featuring new, enhanced health and safety measures, and an unmissable, limited-time offer for UAE residents. First launched in the UAE in 2014 as a joint venture with the dnata Travel Group, City Sightseeing Dubai […]

The reigning Miss Universe Brazil and first runner up at the recently concluded Miss Universe pageant arrives in Dubai today to do a series of talk seminar in partnership with United Nations Higher Commission on Refugees (UNHCR), brand and magazine photoshoot, and visit to Smile Train – a cleft lip and palate charity based in Dubai. On […]

MSC Cruises, in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), DP World and Emirates Airline, announced that the naming ceremony for the line’s newest flagship, MSC Virtuosa, will take place in Dubai on 27th November at Mina Rashid (Port Rashid). The newest addition to the MSC Cruises fleet derives her name […]

Businesses can eliminate unknown number doubt with a Branded Call, an evolutionary breakthrough that lets companies brand phone calls with their identity and a reason of why they are calling. Here are some hard facts: 87% of your customers rarely or never answer calls from unknown numbers including yours. Unknown numbers make your business look […]

Dubai has been shortlisted to host the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025, the largest international conference in the field of museums. A virtual meeting of ICOM’s Advisory Council meeting held on 17 June 2021 announced the three cities shortlisted to host the event. A total of 170 members from 118 countries […]

With Eid Al Adha just around the corner, Palm Jumeirah’s leisure destinations are buzzing with F&B offers and promotions as well as exciting experiences for visitors of all ages across The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm West Beach and The View. The View School students and teachers can now visit the stunning observation deck on […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of its three-times weekly service to Sohag International Airport (HMB) from 25 July. The flights to and from Sohag will operate via a short stop in Sharm El Sheikh. This will bring the number of points flydubai operates to in Egypt to three including Alexandria Borg El […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) have signed a cooperation agreement that will enable greater familiarity of the DIFC Courts’ portfolio of public services to businesses operating within the Trade Centre freezone. The agreement will also facilitate increased focus on exchanging knowledge, studies, and research, as well […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, Dubai South announced that private-jet movements continued their impressive growth in 2021, with more than a 346% increase in H1 2021, reaching 8,088 compared to 1,811 in H1 2020 and 3,056 in H1 2019. The top four destinations that contributed to the increase during H1 2021were Russia, India, the Maldives […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East is all set to make it a memorable Eid Al Adha. The festivities feature adrenalin-pumping roller coasters, fantastic live entertainment, fully air-conditioned themed zones, character meet-and-greets, coupled with special Eid decorations and delicacies. Eid celebrations at the park kick off from Friday, July 16, […]

Ideal standard MENA, part of Ideal Standard International, the world’s leading manufacturer of bathroom solutions with headquarters in Belgium, has announced its partnership with the Belgian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai. With a confluence of innovation and culture, a balance between design and creativity, Ideal Standard MENA joins the Belgian Pavilion with captivating experiences including […]