Dubai has launched a new fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies to enable passengers to complete airport immigration procedures in five to nine seconds. New biometric systems deployed at 122 smart gates at arrival and departure terminals in Dubai airports allow passengers to rapidly complete passport control formalities. Pre-registration is required […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its 70% stake in Turknet Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (“Turknet” or the “Company”), the leading alternative internet service provider in Turkey, to a consortium of buyers including the incumbent Celebiler Family and Re-Pie Portfoy Yonetimi A.S. (“Re-pie”). […]

LuLu, the largest hypermarket chain in the region is launching its annual Food Food extravaganza, ‘Lulu World Food 2021’, a two-week festival starting from the 21st of February to the 9th of March 2021 featuring new and timeless food concepts, contests and celebrities. Themed around cuisine from around the world, the festival highlights a wide […]

Homegrown regional startups optimised the unique platform of Gulfood 2021, the world’s safest and most competitive sourcing hub and the global F&B industry’s first in-person event for a year, to share valuable insights on how they adapted to the pandemic and are sustaining success amid a new normal for the rapidly evolving F&B sector. With […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, unveiled the innovatively designed Service Station of the Future,located at the Expo 2020 site. The station was inaugurated in the presence of Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai, ENOC Board members as […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, the fourteenth edition of “Innovation Arabia” conference and exhibition was launched virtually for the first time today, and will continue until February 24, 2021, under the theme “Innovation […]

Food Crowd is set to take part in the Gulfood live in-person’, the world’s largest annual food, beverage and hospitality exhibition, slated to take place from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Al Dahra Agriculture introduced Food Crowd last October. It is the first Emirati owned fresh food delivery […]

Pioneering F&B producers from eight countries spanning the Middle East, India, Eastern and Central Europe, USA and Central America, have emerged victorious from a fiercely contested, future-focused2021 edition of the Gulfood Innovation Awards. The accolades were awarded at Gulfood 2021, the 26th edition of the most competitive global sourcing platform and the world’s first in-person […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) strengthened the scope of its innovative Smart Valuation initiative by launching the second phase that includes buildings and villas. The initiative was launched during DLD’s participation in UAE Innovates 2021 week under the slogan ‘We innovate for a new reality,’ during which it highlighted a number of its smart projects and […]

As part of its commitment to safe, secure banking, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, in partnership with Dubai Police joined hands with Leo Burnett, Dubai  to launch a UAE-wide anti-phishing awareness campaign to educate the public on how to identify and protect themselves against […]

Emirates has announced it will resume daily services to Newark via Athens from 1st June 2021. The resumed flight will provide global travellers with another access point to the popular New York Metropolitan area, serving the large Greek-American community in the United States while offering a convenient connection to travellers headed towards the Middle East, West […]

As Italy retains its position as one of the top exporters of agri-food to the UAE, Italian food products like pasta, confectionery, chocolate, cheese and olive oil, on display at Italian Trade Agency’s (ITA) ‘ITAlian Food Lab’ in Gulfoodcaptured the interest of visitors. Divine aroma of Italian cooking filled the stand as Michelin Star Italian […]

Avram Grant, the former Chelsea and Israel national football team manager, will kickstart Dubai Sports Council’s development program for professional players of Dubai football companies with a lecture at Hatta Club on February 23. Grant, who has also managed the Ghana national team and English Premier League clubs Portsmouth and West Ham United, is taking part in the program as a […]

To mark International Women’s Day, Dubai’s pioneering healthy-eating hub Flow at Jumeirah Emirates Towers is bringing together a panel of five incredible, trailblazing women from different industries through a live broadcast from Flow to commemorate their tremendous efforts during the past year. The discussion, taking place on between 4-5pm on Monday 8 March, 2021, will […]

The combination of your strategic mission on every element of your planning process is strategic design. You’re not just developing a user experience that is functional and easy to access and sounds excellent. You’re creating a platform that will enable you to achieve the company’s goals. It is effortless to create a website, but establishing […]

Dubai Municipality is joining the activities of the UAE Innovates 2021, organised by the General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council, from 21st to 27th February, to enhance the Municipality’s directions towards promoting the values of creativity and innovation in its various sectors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasised the Municipality’s keenness to […]

Bringing wellness to Dubai for the tenth year, the outdoor wellness festival – Yogafest Dubai – is being held from March 18 to 20, 2021 at Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre, the home of Yogafest since its start 10 years ago. Celebrating all things health and wellness, the festival schedule is packed with educational workshops, inspiring […]

As part of its efforts to implement the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and implement the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, […]

Commencing February 21, JBS will be present at the 2021 edition of Gulfood, the largest food trade show of the Middle Eastern market, which is being held in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. At the event, the Company will showcase its global and diversified platform for attending to clients in different regions of the world. At the […]

Honouring its commitment to the health and safety of its employees and customers, Emirates today has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. This morning, the full airport and onboard customer experience for flight EK215, which […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced its participation in the 26th edition of Gulfood 2021. The region’s largest event of its kind, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between 21-25 February. Through its participation, DAFZA will showcase the services and incentives it provides to the multinational companies in the F&B sector. It […]

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, announces that it has won two awards at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2020, “Asset Management Company of the Year” and “Best Investment Bank in MENA”. The “Asset Management Company of the Year” award reflects a highly active […]

Al-Futtaim Hertz UAE, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, has announced that it has provided United Trans, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Serkal group, with Toyota Hiace vehicles for Dubai Bus on Demand service, the world’s most powerful on-demand transit solution in the city. The service is operating in selected zones in Dubai. Al-Futtaim Automotiveentered […]

House of Pops, aground-breaking all-natural brand of ice pops and ice creams, is spreading its unique brand of happiness at Gulfood 2021 – for the first time. The Dubai-born brand is on a mission to spread natural happiness, one handcrafted ice treat at a time. House of Pops is instantly recognisable by its colourful carts […]

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ’21 Ways To Generate Leads Using LinkedIn In 2021’ on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 at 11 am UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Mumbai based, Neeraj Shah – Founder & CEO, Titan Mastermindz LLP. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, participants will discover how to generate […]

The Smart Living initiative has achieved savings up to 179.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 67.7 million gallons of water, since its launch in July 2020 until January 2021. This is equal to savings of AED 52.6 million. Smart adoption of the initiative has reached 100% while 1.24 million digital visits have been recorded. […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is bringing the Emirates LitFest Student Edition to classrooms across the UAE as the communication partner and sponsor for the second year in a row. This year’s 13th edition has once again brought all corners of the UAE and some of the world’s greatest writers together, with select […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making renewed efforts to develop a comprehensive structure for promoting strategic relationships with the private sector and improving the organisational environment to support long-term public-public partnerships. In particular, these efforts are focused on enticing international partners and foreign investments in the transport sector. To realise these objectives, RTA […]

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of the world’s most iconic sports landmarks, will be buzzing with activity this weekend with three international teams using the ultra-modern complex to prepare for upcoming competitions, while the UAE Swimming Federation will be making using of the arena to host a competition. The Czech Republic’s modern pentathlon team has been […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has expanded its portfolio of knowledge publications in 2020, issuing several publications across various knowledge disciplines via its ‘A Book in Minutes’ initiative and the Dubai International Programme for Writing. The Foundation also made millions of publications available to the public through its ground-breaking Digital Knowledge […]

Bay Avenue, the unique retail destination located at the heart of the thriving Business Bay district, welcomes back the popular Organic Farmers’ Market for its 12th season on Friday mornings, providing a weekly platform for consumers to buy freshly sourced local and organic produce from a carefully curated selection of trusted local farmers and vendors. […]

Dubai International Financial Centre, the leading global financial centre and the top innovation hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has welcomed global payment technology provider Adyen, a company that has a market capitalisation of €66.4 billion and processed over €303.6 billion worth of transactions in 2020. Dutch firm Adyen announced […]

Ellington Art Foundation, an initiative by Dubai’s leading design-led property developer Ellington Properties, has announced the winners of its Wilton Terraces Art competition – ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ –  launched at the end of last year. Aimed at nurturing aspiring and emerging talent in the UAE, ‘The Arts of The Silk Road’ competition received […]

After putting its first Inventory Robot into action in 2019, Carrefour – owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE – has announced that it is expanding its robotic fleet, adding 11 more Tally Robots across select UAE stores to support with stock management and control. Tally was the first robot to be […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has claimed its 15th Silver Jubilee Season Guinness World Records™ title alongside partners in the Africa Pavilion. On Monday, February 15th, the “Most beaded bracelets made in one hour” record was achieved with support from 26African Pavilion exhibitors and […]

Gulfood 2021, the most competitive global sourcing platform and the first live, in-person food & beverage (F&B)sector event in almost 12 months, will reunite the global industry for five days of dialogue, live demonstrations and business deals at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 21 – 25 February. The return of Gulfood has grabbed the […]

A report by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy showed that 6,464 licences were auto renewed during January 2021. Among the auto renewed licences issued, 77% were commercial, 21% professional, and the rest among tourism and industrial activities. According to the main areas, Deira accounted for the largest share (3,417) of […]

Food Crowd is set to take part in the Gulfood live in-person’, the world’s largest annual food, beverage and hospitality exhibition, slated to take place from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Al Dahra Agriculture introduced Food Crowd last October. It is the first Emirati owned fresh food delivery […]

Feeling into Experience If there is one thing I have long-since known, it is you cannot know the future. So, when I read the book Edgewalkers; People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground and saw Dr. Judi Neal had named Sensing the Future as one of the five Edgewalker Skills, I […]

A modern virtual landscape is emerging as people worldwide are driven into quarantine in an attempt to avoid the outbreak of Coronavirus, and people’s behaviors are turning to a significant emphasis at work. But since the epidemic first started, screen time has risen by 76 percent week after week as we adjust to juggling our […]

Preparations for next month’s 50KM Al Marmoom Ultramarathon have picked up pace and organisers have promised a safe and unforgettable race that will test the participants’ endurance and resolve. Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take place on Friday, March […]

Agthia Group PJSC, the leading food and beverages company– today announced that it will be taking part in Gulfood 2021, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show being held between 21-25 February 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Agthia will showcase its unique and wide portfolio of nutritious, valued and responsibly produced […]

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by the freight division of Emirates to support global communities in recovering from the devastating […]

KIKLABB – the Dubai Government-owned licensing solutions – now accepts cryptocurrencies as a payment option for trade licenses and visa fees, making it even more accessible for entrepreneurs around the world to set up and scale up in the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to new partnerships with key tech companies from blockchain to venture capital […]

With its newest show,MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is giving audiences a backstage pass into a real movie set. If you ever wanted to get up close to the thrills, chills and spills of a real movie shoot, join resident movie director, Felicia M. Reel, and her movie crew as they shoot Into the Deadlands: Ice Storm– an […]

dnata continues to invest in leading-edge equipment to further enhance its pharma handling capabilities globally. The company has added four high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet, becoming the first air services provider to offer a fully integrated, temperature-controlled cool chain for pharma and perishable shipments in this important market. Offering a closed, temperature-controlled system, the specialised […]

Emirates Post has launched epbox.ae – a new digital platform allowing subscribers to view and manage their shipments and digital communication online. The new service gives customers access to a number of features: a dedicated epbox.ae ID number; setting preferences for delivery; notification; shipment analytics; and sending digitally registered letters. The biggest benefit for every […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the experiment of powering five traditional abras by biodiesel 5, which is officially approved in the UAE, proved successful. The initiative, which was announced earlier with ENOC, yielded highly positive results. Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport, Public Transport Agency, RTA, expressed his delight […]

Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, today announced that it has formally joined HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, which provides a roadmap for businesses to move towards a sustainable future by 2030. Gulf Capital has become the first firm from the Middle East and Africa to join the charter and […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone, business hub and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced record-breaking performance in 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 2,025 new companies joined the DMCC in 2020, the highest number of registrations in five years. Retention rate remained at an all-time high. This was […]

A painting by a Dubai-based British artist and philanthropist has broken the Guinness World Recordfor‘The Largest Art Canvas’ in the world. The unique art piece is now set to raise $30 million through four auctions in 2021 to support children and youth worst-hit by the aftermath of the pandemic. The initiative is one of the […]

Newly opened and situated on the waterfront at Dubai Marina, Eclipse is a disruptive venture that combines a fusion of practices that focus on wellbeing, intentionality and authenticity. Celebrating unique personalities, Eclipse is a one-of-a-kind facility which aims to inspire their community to fall in love with the journey of life through high-quality classes and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, set the scene for a day full of romance yesterday, February 14th, as couples came to the park and enjoyed the Valentine’s Day celebrations. The occasion was made all the more memorable with Global Village breaking yet another Guinness […]

It’s a known fact that being a mom and an entrepreneur is no easy feat. This local powerhouse has broken through all those barriers and emerged as a successful entrepreneur, mom and most importantly a strong supporter of women entrepreneurs and the community in general. Abeer is keen to discuss: Mom-preneur: Work-Life Balance Importance of […]

Web copy is also the distinction among guests, followers, leads, and clients. It plays a significant part for customers at any point of the shopping cycle, from understanding to making decisions and campaigning. Since weak web copy doesn’t quite read easily, stimulate feelings, affect attitudes, or state campaigns, which is just bad advertising, it sounds […]

The Hotel Show Dubai has launched a first-of-its-kind, eye-catching initiative designed to showcase the resilience of the region’s hospitality community with the Illuminate Dubai festival of light set to spotlight the industry from 18-27 February 2021. The 10-day event will see a select group of popular hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road transformed by night into […]

Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises -Honda are delighted to announce their involvement and sponsorship of the 2021 Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival (DMFF)– a first of its kind event in the UAE. The inaugural festival will be held at Warehouse Four in Al Quozfrom 25th till 27th of February 2021, in celebration of the unique culture and camaraderie […]

ENOC Link, the innovative digital mobile fuel delivery service by ENOC Group, announced a massive growth of over 10 times in sales volume. In just over a year, ENOC Link recorded a 46 percent increase in fleet size and continues to serve a diverse range of customers operating in industrial and commercial sectors; including e-commerce, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai continues its pre-event programme with “Expo Talks: Travel and Connectivity”, a series of panel discussions and talks exploring digital connectivity as a universal human right and connectivity across key sectors such as mobility, transport and logistics, governance, and education and travel. Live-streamed on 16th February, this digital event will spotlight topics such […]

British artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri has officially set the Guinness World Records™ title for ‘The Largest Art Canvas‘ in the world, with his painting ‘The Journey of Humanity’. Scaling over 17,000 square feet (17,176.6 square feet), Guinness World Records™ confirmed. Sacha, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, has been able to reach more than 2.5 billion […]