Emirates, the Official Airline of the 2021 Arabian Travel Market (ATM), welcomed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to its stand as he opened the region’s largest travel and tourism trade event and the first physical travel and tourism industry event in the world since the onset of the pandemic. His Highness Sheikh […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has celebrated its ground-breaking and begun the construction of the fourth phase of Riviera, its flagship master planned French Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle community situated in MBR City, Dubai’s most popular residential destination by sales transactions, move-in requests and property prices, due to popular demand. Azizi’s fourth phase […]

The world of social media analytics, which includes everything from follower counts to post participation ratios, can be difficult to navigate. Furthermore, it seems that a new essential statistic is generated weekly. We’ll walk you through the most key indicators that any business should be tracking depending on their objectives. These are common in all […]

A growing number of passengers are waiting until the summer to travel, according to a recent passenger survey conducted by flydubai. The survey, which was conducted in February 2021 with 2,800 passengers, was aimed to gauge passenger feedback on their travel plans and their experience while travelling with flydubai. According to the response of the […]

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, has issued Directive No. 3 of 2021 on the regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) trading, in order to protect the environment and society, by implementing the highest standards of safety and security. This includes the transportation, storage, and distribution of […]

Through its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, via the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) pavilion in hall 3, booth 6, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is continuing its role in enhancing Dubai’s position as a global hub […]

The UAE and Seychelles have announced the establishment of a safe travel corridor for fully vaccinated individuals, in addition to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates issued by health authorities in the two countries. The move is part of the UAE-Seychelles cooperation towards the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 13th May 2021, the quarantine-free […]

As part of cooperation and coordination between the UAE and Greece, and to advance towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a safe travel corridor has been established for fully vaccinated individuals, in addition to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates issued by health authorities in the two countries. Effective immediately in Greece and as of 18 […]

ZOOM, UAE’s home-grown convenience store, introduced its drive-through service, adding to the convenience of customers in Dubai for contactless purchase of groceries and everyday essentials. The first drive through service will pilot at ENOC’s service station located at Al Aweer, with plans to introduce the concept in select stations in the UAE in the coming […]

Earlier this month I caught up with Sophie on Zoom.  Sophie is an event and media expert with extensive physical and digital event experience, gained over 22 years working across leading global brands, in multiple regions, in many industry sectors, and across many varying platforms. Sophie is also a brand builder. She has built brands, developed communities, […]

Today, the LEGO® Group announces the new LEGO F.R.I.E.N.D.S Apartments Set – which allows fans of the iconic Warner Bros. TV series the chance to recreate their favourite scenes. The 2,048-piece set, features both Monica and Rachel’s, and Chandler and Joey’s New York apartments, plus the adjoining hallway. Following the hugely popular LEGO Ideas Central […]

Dubai will live up to its world famous reputation for terrific shopping opportunities and enjoyable family activities during the city’s Eid Al Fitr celebrations. From 11 to 15 May, residents and visitors hitting the malls can enjoy a wide range of exciting retail promotions as well as plenty of thrills, spills and adrenaline pumping action […]

The majority of bloggers recognize the significance of producing high-quality content. There are many benefits because all of the posts are of good quality. One of the advantages of updating your content is that you will attract a larger audience, and your posts would be more likely to be posted on some other social media sites. […]

This morning I met with Bassel on Zoom. Bassel is from Lebanon and came to Dubai in 2015 after spending a few years in Bahrain and Saudi in the healthcare sector. He worked for a few years in the tech space with HP and Capillary Technologies. In Feb 2019, he decided to turn entrepreneur along […]

We began with one premise while assembling this list of SEO strategies: you’re busy. So, these are strategies that you can use right now (long-term commitment not required). There are certainly plenty more approaches, so this is a perfect place to learn. Know, you don’t have to use all of these (though you sure can), […]

Dubai Municipality has enhanced its preparations to receive Eid al-Fitr 2021 across all sectors of its work and facilities, to ensure that its services are accessible to all members of society. Working hours during the Eid al-Fitr holidays have been set for major parks and leisure facilities of Dubai Municipality. The working hours at Safa […]

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (8) of 2021 pertaining to Dubai Government’s Human Resources Management for Chief Executive Officers. The new Law is applicable to civil Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) working in all departments […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, is the place to be this Eid Al Fitr. Guests can create amazing memories with Eid celebrations, including fantastic live entertainment, a brand new Arabic Sweets Market, shopping offers, and the best and most thrilling rides in town, themed around your favorite movies. The park has been transformed […]

‘Invest in Dubai’ (IID), the integrated digital business set-up platform launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has recorded robust growth in its use, reflecting Dubai’s growing position as a leading global business destination for investors and entrepreneurs locally and […]

This Eid, indulge in some affordable gourmet food made by Abela Online’s award-winning chefs in the comfort of your home. Here are six dishes to impress your guests with: GOURMET PIES & QUICHE   Looking for freshly made savoury pies to indulge in with family or friends? Abela & Co has got you sorted with their delectable gourmet […]

Emirates will be showcasing its Premium Economy seats for the first time at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 16-19 May, and will be the first in-person travel industry event to take place since the onset of the pandemic. The Emirates stand will offer travel industry […]

Families, friends, residents and visitors can enjoy the Eid Al Fitr break in Dubai with a host of exciting activities, retail offers, foodie deals and hotel getaways to look forward to. The traditional celebration to mark the end of Ramadan’s month of fasting, Eid Al Fitr is one of the most important occasions of the […]

DP World has significantly expanded its European inland network, adding three key ports in the Alsace region through its affiliate company, Swissterminal. Earlier this month, the public authority Syndicat Mixte des Ports du Sud Alsace (SMO) awarded the concession contract of the Ports of Mulhouse-Rhin to the public-private company composed of the SMO, the Caisse […]

Foodcraft, established in April 2020, by Emirates Flight Catering, has joined forces with noon Daily, noon.com‘s dedicated grocery platform, to further their delivery reach in time for Eid. Foodcraft is an online food delivery service, tailor-made for in-home consumption. Foodcraft offers a wide range of products of ready to heat frozen meals, meal kits and freshly baked […]

For so many people working from home these days, webinars have become an essential part of the inbound marketing toolkit. They add value to prospective consumers by providing business tips and product and service information. Webinars are also an excellent way to generate leads. Running a company webinar can be a versatile and reliable online […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has announced the launch of Phase III of the Tranquillity plats which comprise 19 exclusive plots for customised villa development within the iconic Sobha Hartland. The launch backed by popular investor interest follows the successful sell out of 40 plots part of Phase I and II. Sobha […]

Dubai-based Behnood Javaherpour, Founder of Behnoode Foundation and luxury fashion brand BEHNOODE, announced today the launch of the country’s first-ever Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Digital Islamic Art Agency. The soon-to-open art agency aims to modernize the artworks of talented Middle Eastern artists and sell its unique digital footprints through live auctions to fine art collectors worldwide. […]

Emirates has set up a humanitarian airbridge between Dubai and India to transport urgent medical and relief items, to support India in its fight to control the serious COVID-19 situation in the country. Emirates will offer cargo capacity free of charge on an “as available” basis on all of its flights to nine cities in […]

Hamza and his partner Omar Almheiri launched Letswork in 2019. They met at the e25, Emaar’s in-house innovation lab, and came up with the concept of developing a workspace marketplace. The global market value of flexible workspaces is estimated at approximately US $26 billion. Despite the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today opened its first hybrid cinema and family entertainment centre (FEC) in the United Arab Emirates at Wafi City. The state-of-the-art entertainment hub spans two floors and comprises VOX Cinemas, the Middle East’s most innovative and […]

According to Content Marketing Institute findings, 61 percent of content practitioners struggle to understand what matters most to their customers, 50 percent struggle to understand the audience’s target at a specific point of the consumer journey, and 49 percent struggle to understand the steps in the customer journey. Here are some guidelines for you to […]

EZDubai, the fully dedicated e-commerce free zone strategically located in the heart of Dubai South’s Logistics District,is welcoming Emirates Post, the official postal operator and leading express provider in the UAE, which has opened a 33,475 square-feet dedicated facility that will handle parcels and express, domestic and international volumes, and is the company’s second largest […]

Branded calling is a newer innovation in the mobile technology space, but the advantages are already visible: Retail clients have seen their answer rates increase by over 90%. An unidentified call from a retailer can set off an ominous tone with consumers; 82% of respondents said they assume an unknown number is an illegitimate business. […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)announced the Visual Arts Programme for May 2021, in cooperation with Akaas Visual Arts, in which the Authority will host a group of artists and specialists to present a variety of lectures and art workshops to enhance the skills of photography and visual arts enthusiasts as well as to […]

Work-life balance is the state of being in harmony between one’s professional and personal lives. Work-life harmony can differ from person-to-person people in different communities. It can be balancing job requirements and household duties from an individual employee viewpoint, and from an employer’s/perspective, organization’s it can be maintaining a positive atmosphere by allowing adequate control, […]

Dubai’s most stylish restaurant Café Society is giving diners a delicious new way to start their mornings with mouthwatering breakfast dishes, now available daily from 9am – 11am. Offering signature, wellness-themed breakfast items and freshly brewed coffee at an approachable price, savour enticing flavours during the early hours at Café Society. Whether you want to […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has acquired the qualified electronic seal solution Ethaq, a paperless initiative that enables digital authenticity of documents with the support of UAE PASS, the secure national digital identity platform for the United Arab Emirates. Ethaq certificate is powered by Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and its Root Certificate […]

Crescent moon illuminations, twinkling lights wrapped around palm trees and many other traditional decorations immersed Dubai in the warm glow of Ramadan, as the city shared the spirit of the Holy Month among residents and visitors. The wonderful ambiance of this special time of year was felt by all thanks to beautiful displays of Ramadan […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hubat Dubai South announced that private jets movements continued their impressive growth in 2021 with a 336% increase in Q1 2021, reaching 4,904 compared to 1,460 in Q1 2020 and 1,676 in Q1 2019. Aircraft movements include the four FBOs operating at MBRAH, which are Jetex Executive Aviation, Jet Aviation, DC […]

The Expo 2020 Dubai Steering Committee has urged all of Expo’s 200-plus participants to join Expo 2020’s vaccination drive, praising the decision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to offer free vaccinations to all official participants and their staff. During […]

Zamboola.com a new ‘local experience’ operator has gone live. With its unique and the region’s first  “Book Now Pay Later ” feature – residents, expats, nationals from the UAE and Saudi Arabia (KSA) can explore like never before. ‎ ‎Users can book popular local experiences for  up to 4,000 and 10,000 AED  for custom experiences and […]

The Dubai Opera will host its first hologram event of the late celebrated Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez who will take to the stage on 13 and 14 May during Dubai’s Eid Al Fitr festivities. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment announced in cooperation with New Dimension Productions (NDP) and MBC Group as the organisers, that […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced that its foreign non-oil trade reached more than AED119 billion in 2020. The free zone contributed 10% to Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade and 25% to the total trade in free zones in the emirate of Dubai. This affirms the free zone’s capability in overcoming the challenges and consequences […]

Abela Online is kicking off the summer season with the debut of several new ready-to-heat homemade dishes to their menu. These are traditional time-honoured recipes have been created by award-winning chefs using the freshest of ingredients. The new menu includes some flavour packed delicious ready-to-heat dishes such as Shrimps Spring Roll, Chicken Basquaise, Mac and […]

VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, is excited to announce that Snow Cinema will return to Ski Dubai for the summer season due to popular demand. Launching on Monday, 10 May, the unique and immersive cinematic experience allows guests to enjoy the magic of movies surrounded by real snow on the […]

Kelly Lundberg, one of the most diverse business entrepreneurs to have emerged out of the styling world in the Middle East to date has launched her new podcast, the Kelly Lundberg Podcast. The series of fireside talks uncovers storylines of success and profitability from women who trail-blaze and cause waves in their industry. Within just […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has divested its 20% equity stake in Mirfa International Power and Water Company (MIPCO), to leading Japanese group, Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz). MIPCO was established in 2014 in Abu Dhabi as the 10thproject in the private power and water sector […]

Emirates SkyCargo is marking the first anniversary of loading urgently required PPE, related supplies and other vital cargo on the seats and inside the overhead bins of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft. Responding to the pressing demand for transporting PPE during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in late April 2020, the freight division […]

UAE residents and visitors are cordially invited to experience a magical Disney weekend at The Pointe, Nakheel’s iconic waterfront destination on Palm Jumeirah. From May 13 to 15, guests will enjoy dazzling fountain shows and incredible dining offers across the destination. To mark the festivities, The Pointe is also debuting a new song in its […]

An engineer by education and an MBA from the University of Cambridge in UK, Deepti is suitably armed to pursue a career in literally anything that she seeks. Deepti has over 17 years of experience in driving multi-million dollar business transformation programs, like post-merger integration, the launch of go-to-market offerings, cost reduction, shift in strategy. […]

Meeting Sara on Zoom was a remarkable experience. She is so sharp and laser-focused. An entrepreneur who rolls up her sleeves and enjoys every bit of the challenges that come her way. Sara grew up in Sweden and continued her studies abroad. You can see that she has imbibed the best genes from her European […]

Webinars are a great way to engage the viewers while still capturing data flexibly and cost-effectively. They give you the chance to cultivate working leads, engage with a wider audience, and raise brand awareness. Last year, 57 percent of advertisers used webinars, according to the Content Marketing Institute, and the multimedia tool’s growth has continued […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of ‘masakenwasl,’ a new project in Al Qusais, onto the Dubai leasing market. The development offers 777 modern and spacious apartments to meet the various needs of residents, varying between studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, in addition […]

Dubai Sports Council hosted a delegation of the UAE Boxing Association earlier this week to discuss preparations for the Asian Boxing Championships, which will be held here from May 21 to June 1 with the support of Dubai Sports Council. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received and met with the […]

Leading female celebrity Chef in the region, Silvena Rowe, has collaborated with the multinational supermarket chain, Spinneys UAE to launch a selection of delicious desserts. Chef Silvena, with over 30 years of experience and renowned for using locally sourced ingredients is bringing six of her signature cakes and desserts to an even wider audience through this collaboration. The aromatic, […]

Dubai Municipality has further demonstrated its ability to achieve the highest global benchmarks by obtaining the international certification ISO / PAS 45005: 2020 for occupational health and safety management and the application of safe work procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the final report prepared by the British Standards Institute (BSI), Dubai is the […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai today convened Expo’s sixth International Participants Meeting (IPM), the final gathering of nations, multilateral organisations, academic institutions, and corporations before Expo 2020 Dubai opens in October. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “Dubai […]

A blended equity and debt approach can pay dividends when expanding companies throughout emerging markets, say Gulf Capital CEO Dr Karim El Solh and managing directors Omar Rifai and Kaiser Jasrai.

Charul’s journey in life has thus far been full of adventure and magical experiences. After graduating from the Institute of Hotel Management, she left Mumbai at the young age of 21 and headed out to the colourful Caribbean Island, Curacao. She started her career in the hospitality industry with the Marriott Group. Charul soon realized […]

‘The World of Banksy’ exhibition, organised by the Mall of the Emirates in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) for the first time in the UAE under the supervision by Vardar Entertainment, continues to provide a rich experience for art lovers, connoisseurs, curious discoverers, and Banksy fans of all ages. This exhibition […]