His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received Real Madrid star Marcelo, at the Council’s headquarters on Monday, in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of the Council. The Brazilian, who has captained both his national team and Spanish powerhouses Real, discussed several projects and initiatives at the […]

Launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bar-Enthusiast is one of the largest bar equipment e-commerce store in the UAE, offering more than 200 products that have been carefully selected by Founder, Urvashi Deshpande. Urvashi Deshpande came up with this concept mid-pandemic to be a one-stop shop for individuals looking to add some unique and novelty items […]

For those looking to rekindle their love for literature and the reading experience, look no further as Festival Plaza, part of Al-Futtaim Malls is excited to announce the fourth installment of its free-to-attend book club on Saturday 26th June at KARE. Held on the last Saturday of each month from 10:30am, the Festival Plaza, Jebel […]

Emirates is making it easier for UAE travelers eager to reconnect to their favorite destinations with special fares and more flights to over 30 cities, quarantine free. Emirates is bringing back even more destinations, doubling down on flights to popular cities and providing customers more opportunities to experience the A380, so they can kick off […]

This week the veterans at THREE Coffee have gone down to the land of volcanoes in tropical Central America, to bring you ‘El Salvador Spice Up!’ A coffee that has notes of florals, Arabic spices, tropical fruit, and cola. Staying true to the three main pillars of THREE Coffee, a homegrown specialty coffee roaster that […]

The award-winning ShuiQi Spa & Fitness at Atlantis, The Palm is relaunching its Total Body Workout (TBW) fitness programme with one, three, six and 12-month membership options available. Get your winter body ready with one-on-one training at the state-of-the-art fitness centre, soak up the sun at the Royal Pool, or get some ‘me time’ with a relaxing 60-minute deep muscle massage. […]

The inaugural Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL) Mini-Series event at Jumeirah Golf Estates proved a roaring success as the Worldwide Golf sponsored MENA Golfers team put in an imperious display to take top honours with a clean sweep of victories over the Fire course. The first of its kind series aims to give amateur golfers […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has launched a new video series that showcases the impactful ways in which it will connect local and global business communities at Expo 2020 Dubai. The “En Route To The Expo” series focuses on business leaders from the UAE, sharing their thoughts on what they are expecting […]

DIFC FinTech Hiveannounces that the third edition of its popular FinTech Hive AccelerateHer programme will more than double in size this year, supporting up to 40 female participants in total, compared with 14 last year. For the first time, AccelerateHer will run in two cohorts through a hybrid programme structure combining both virtual and in-person […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive distributor for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, launched its new Nissan Retail Concept (NRC) service center, presenting upgraded customer services within a globally consistent brand experience. Located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, the new facility was inaugurated last week […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is excited to announce that Ski Dubai will host the world’s first indoor edition of Red BullJump & Freeze in partnership with Dubai Sports Council on Friday, 09 July. The unique competition will see 20 teams […]

Dubai Airports has announced that it will reopen Dubai’s International’s Terminal 1 and Concourse D on 24th June. The facilities were closed on 25th March 2020 following the partial suspension of operations at DXB to control the spread of COVID-19. Welcoming the reopening of Terminal 1 as an important step in preparing to accommodate the […]

Remote working’s on the rise, and you can literally work from anywhere. What better way to work from ‘home’ than this ideal workspace set up with all the modern-day essentials and friendly staff. Common Grounds DIFC, JLT and Tom & Serg are part of the Letswork program, offering 10% off food and beverage and unlimited […]

H.E. Fahad Ahmed Alraeesi CEO of DGW, met with a delegation from the Dubai Club for People of Determination led by H.E. Majid Abdullah Alusaimi, Executive  Director at the Dubai Club for People of Determination, to discuss its key initiatives on vehicle maintenance. During the meeting, DGW talked about its various services which meet the […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, ordered the construction of a cycling track extending 16 km alongside Jumeirah Beach. The new track will connect the existing Jumeirah Street cycling track parallel to the Dubai Water Canal with the existing cycling track alongside […]

The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced updates to Dubai’s travel protocols for inbound passengers from South Africa, Nigeria and India, effective from Wednesday 23rd June, 2021. The updates are part of the Committee’s keenness to protect passengers and ease […]

Dubai’s first private dining vegan restaurant, Just Vegan Jumeirah, is calling out all yogis and sustainable living patrons to join the complementary yoga class on Monday,  21st June, 2021.   There will be two free to attend Vinyasa yoga classes at 8am and 9am followed by a delicious and nutritious vegan breakfast.    The class will be […]

Under the leadership and directives of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), and based on the country’s first-of-its-kind statistical study that showcases the reality of CreativeEconomy in Dubai — conducted by the Authority in cooperation with Dubai Statistics Center — Hala Badri, […]

Exactly five months after the launch announcement, the Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL)will showcase its ground-breaking concept with its ‘Mini-Series’9-hole event on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Sunday, June 20th. Many of the region’s decision-makers from the golf and business industries, all of them serious amateur golfers, are set to go head-to-head […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating at Expo 2020 Dubai with a large pavilion, characterised by a contemporary design that aligns with DEWA’s role as the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, which will be organised for the first time in the Middle East and Africa from 1 October 2021 to […]

DP World, UAE Region’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)witnessed a 12 per cent growth in its healthcare and pharmaceuticals customer base between 2019-2020. To showcase their commitment to promote the growth of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, DP World, UAE Region and Jafza will participate in Arab Health 2021, one of the leading medical equipment exhibitions […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, unveiling creative content and programming for the Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier, which will celebrate women change-makers around the globe. Taking place in Dubai from 1st October, 2021, to 31st March, 2022, the first World Expo to be held in the […]

Emirates is ramping up its operations and expanding services across its network to meet strong leisure travel demand over the summer, as entry restrictions ease for travellers. The airline has been gradually and safely rebuilding its route network and advancing its strategy to optimise its presence in key markets to serve leisure and growing business […]

Home to the best big-match football atmosphere, Football Village JBR at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach has launched an unmissable offer for Father’s Day, treating Dads to a FREE drink on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st June. To celebrate Father’s Day, Dads can escape with friends to catch the Euro 2020 action, receiving a […]

Virtual events and webinars allow participants to ‘zone out’ more easily because they are already on the computers and attention is simply a click away. How can you keep people engaged during video conferences and online events when concentration is at a premium? You can build virtual events that are more than just participants observing […]

flydubai, the Dubai based airline, has announced the start of a twice-weekly service to Ankara Esenboga International Airport (ESB) from 29 July. Ankara will become flydubai’s second destination in Turkey after Istanbul (IST) which is currently served with a daily flight. flydubai also added two destinations in Turkey to its seasonal summer schedule. The carrier […]

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, opened an advanced maintenance facility at Dubai International (DXB) to specifically focus on the maintenance of airside passenger buses. The 5,000 square meter workshop is equipped with new equipment and technology that will ensure continuous improvements in the safe and productive maintenance of the DXB bus […]

Dubai is fast becoming a hub for fitness, with a vast amount of choice when it comes to studios. Virtual workouts have served us well over the last year, however there’s nothing like the endorphin rush of the real thing.  Whether you’re looking to diversify your workout regime, find a new way to sweat or […]

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, and Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, have recently signed an agreement to provide Network International’s merchant clients with a pre-approved business loan against their Point of Sale Receivables. The agreement was […]

As a unique city located at the crossroads of the East and the West, the diversity of offerings is what makes Dubai a must-visit destination. From heritage to entertainment, outdoor adventures to beach activities and family attractions to shopping, visitors to the city have so much to look forward to. The gastronomy experience goes beyond […]

As part of my ongoing series of interviews with UAE-based entrepreneurs, I met with Laura this morning. Her story is inspiring because she gave up being a part of a thriving family business to travel on a path less traveled! Armed with a degree in Business from Bucharest, Romania she came to Abu Dhabi and […]

Expo 2020 Dubai and the United Nations Global Compact are joining forces to hold a Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum during Expo’s Global Goals Week (16-22 January 2022), to unite businesses and spur further action towards a sustainable and inclusive future. Announced today at this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, the collaboration reflects a […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), in cooperation with Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy (DAE), the educational arm of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SME), have launched the “Medyaf Entrepreneurship’programme, an initiative that aims to support future Emirati entrepreneurs, as […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced a brand new initiative, “Sports Summer”, which will keep UAE’s sports enthusiasts busy through the sweltering summer months with a calendar of more than 120 events across 27 different sports, starting June 18 through to August 31. The announcement was made at a press conference in Dubai Sports Council on […]

As a unique city located at the crossroads of the East and the West, the diversity of offerings is what makes Dubai a must-visit destination. From heritage to entertainment, outdoor adventures to beach activities, and family attractions to shopping, visitors to the city have so much to look forward to. Making the Dubai experience even […]

Central Park Towers, the largest single-owned office development within DIFC Free Zone has announced the signing of 21new lease agreements in 2020. It has signed more than 110,450 square feet in accumulative lease transactions. The mixed development property continues to grow year after yearasDubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) most desirable location for businesses due to […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it has partnered with Alhosn, the official UAE app for contact tracing and health testing related to COVID-19, to provide passengers with digital verification of COVID-19 medical records while travelling from the UAE. flydubai becomes the first airline to partner with Alhosn to offer this service to its […]

With the UEFA Euro2020 Championships firmly under way, Palm Jumeirah celebrates the highly anticipated event with live viewings and exciting F&B offers at Club Vista Mare, The Pointe and Palm West Beach. Visitors can enjoy all the action across various outlets at the three destinations with a promise of an exciting ambiance, international cuisines and […]

The 20th edition of Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition, the leading event in the Middle East, Africa Market, and beyond, is set to take place from 6 – 8 July 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center. This year, Dubai Derma will feature various scientific lectures, courses and workshops presented by some […]

France Pavilion at Expo 2020 is delighted to announce Chalhoub Group as a Thematic partner. From 5 November to 6 December 2021, the Group will present a temporary exhibition on the French art de vivre – a theme which has a very special place in Chalhoub’s history, dating back to the opening of the first […]

Summer is here and with temperatures rising to what seems like a new high every day, staying hydrated is a must. Water is no doubt a hydrating drink but the lack of flavor poses a dilemma. The solution? Rubicon, the pioneer of exotic fruit juices, offers refreshing and flavorful beverages as a healthy way to […]

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) at Dubai Land Department (DLD) has strengthened its efforts to ensure the sustainability of services for common areas in the emirate, in addition to improving the use of related buildings, by launching a series of technical workshops to address projects, experiences and models in Dubai, having succeeded in managing […]

flydubai, the Dubai based airline, has announced the start of daily flights to Warsaw (WAW) from 30 September. Warsaw will become flydubai’s second destination in Poland after Krakow (KRK) which currently operates with a twice weekly service. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “we have been flying to Krakow in Poland since […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with the Future Foresight and Decision-Making Support Center at Dubai Police, launched its latest report titled ‘Banking and Financial Services Sector Scenarios of Risks and Resilience’, which examines the risks of cybercrime and the potential implications for the banking and finance sector in Dubai. The publication is part of […]

As part of the General Secretariat of the Arab Journalism Award’s (AJA) annual meetings focused on strengthening ties with Arab media organisations, the Dubai Press Club (DPC)has commenced a series of virtual meetings with heads of prominent media organisations, editors-in-chief and representatives of national media bodies and press unions in the Arab world. The remotely organised […]

The Maldives is a country that has unparalleled scenery and beauty. It is considered an archipelagic state since it consists of multiple islands surrounded by the Indian Ocean. With the tourism sector considered key in the economic growth of the country, many world-class resorts have sprung up that have attracted tourists from various parts of […]

Dubai has quickly grown to become a tourist hotspot with a huge number of wild attractions and the buzzing city life that brings tourists and would-be residents too, with the release of the remote working visa over this past year to the number of people looking to travel to Dubai may only increase – much […]

The most successful play in UAE is back after two sold out runs ONE LAST TIME LIVE! Try thinking of how it would be to see “Life in Dubai” played out on stage. The same people, the same problems, the same context, and the same amazing stories – all with a dash of comedy! Tall […]

Global Village looks to the future with a clear vision for sustained success, keen to collaborate alongside aspirational business owners and explore new opportunities. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has begun its preparations for Season 26, with strategic direction and the park’s long-standing traditions of creativity, […]

Emirates Group Security (EGS) and GMR Aviation Academy (GMRAA), two leading aviation training providers based in Dubai and India respectively, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation for the development and exchange of information, technical expertise, and experiences in aviation security. GMRAA is part of the GMR Group, India’s leading infrastructure development […]

On the evening of June 10th, Anghami got everyone in Dubai turning heads to the city’s iconic Burj Khalifa, singing and dancing to the rhythm of Coldplay’s newest release “Higher Power”. The freshly released music video is another incredible journey by the British rock band that transports its fans to a surreal world, as Coldplay’s […]

According to the recent McKinsey Global Survey of executives, companies have accelerated the digitization of their customer and supply-chain interactions and their internal operations by three to four years. Additionally, the share of digital or digitally enabled products in their portfolios has accelerated by seven years. As a consequence, data storage has become a key […]

Rahaf’s story is so compelling that it must be shared with a larger audience. I had the opportunity to connect with her on Zoom and was overwhelmed to hear how she is every day serving and supporting business leaders who are suffering from mental tensions, anxiety, and loss of self-esteem. It is a fact that […]

Short of physically visiting Austria on an exploratory mission the strikingly designed Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will offer visitors the unique opportunity to experience the Central European country with all their senses when they step into the spectacularly shaped pavilion from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. With the motto of ‘Austria […]

Intelak Hub, the region’s only start-up platform dedicated to the travel, tourism and aviation sectors, is inviting local, regional and international start-ups to apply for its new cohorts of programmes, commencing 13June 2021. Bringing together three distinct platforms – Intelak Incubator, Intelak Accelerator and the Intelak Idea Lab – the Intelak Hub is an importantenabler […]

Dubai’s economy has proved its resilience and ability to recover quickly from the global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic by achieving high levels of external non-oil trade growth in Q1 2021. Dubai’s foreign trade this quarter touched AED354.4 billion growing 10% from AED323 billion in the corresponding period in 2020, and 5% compared to Q1 […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the annual celebration of red-hot retail offers, exciting events and fun for the whole family, is set to return for its 24th edition. Taking place from 1 July to 4 September, this year’s DSS is an action-packed extravaganza of shopping and so much more that will thrill residents and visitors every […]

Dubai Sports Council organized a virtual workshop, titled “Positive Social Impact”, for supervisors and administrators of Dubai sports clubs as part of the second phase of the Council’s development program for Emirati personnel working at clubs and sports companies in the Emirate of Dubai. Organised in cooperation with the Community Development Authority of Dubai via […]

An exciting new social spot has arrived at the thriving Dubai Design District area and will soon open its doors in the creative neighborhood later this month. The Namepromises to offer a creative space for individuals to relax and refuel in a modern and bright new space. Combining a concept store and aresto cafe, offering […]

Dubai Economy and the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) recently hosted a webinar to highlight the packages of incentives, services, and benefits that can support all UAE-based businesswomen and entrepreneurs.The webinar was part of the monthly ‘Market Dialogue’ series being conducted by Dubai Economy to provide an open platform to discuss various topics of interest […]