The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and its World Chambers Federation announced on Thursday (November 25) the winners of theWorld Chambers Competition2021, during a prestigious ceremony which concluded the 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai. Lima Chamber of Commerce won the award for the Best Digital Project. The category recognizes chambers that have created innovative […]

The Dubai Supercar Paradeproved the city’s insatiable appetite for glamour and amazing lifestyles remains as strong as ever today, with a sensational multi-million dollar motorcade of more than 200supercars, motorbikes, and custom cars touring Dubai Harbour, JBR and JLT on the final day of the inaugural #NOFILTERDXB. One of the main highlights of #NOFILTERDXB –the […]

The popular beachside dining popup Etisalat Beach Canteen is underway at Jumeirah Beach (behind Sunset Mall) and visitors are having the time of their lives. Organised by the Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), to commemorate the UAE’s 50th National Day, Etisalat Beach Canteen will conclude on 11 December. A lot of delicious food and […]

Amid a frenzy of hyper-exclusive supercars, premium vehicle launches, and new-to-market 4×4 debuts, this week’s #NOFILTERDXB– the region’s only urban lifestyle and motoring festival – boasts a vast collection of the latest and unreleased Electric Vehicle (EV) and hybrid models poised to continue pushing sustainable road travel boundaries in years to come. With the UAE […]

Dubai residents flocked to a bumper Friday at #NOFILTERDXBin Dubai Harbourtoday, with the super trendy new festival’s curated pool of ultra-luxury car accessories, watches and art proving equally alluring to visitors as the stunning array of super, classic, custom, electric and hybrid cars on display. With art a major attraction at #NOFILTERDXB, Dusseldorf-based artist Tina […]

The national pavilion of the Republic of Uzbekistan has unveiled the nations recent scientific and economic achievements at EXPO 2020 Dubai. The pavilion also presented the cultural heritage, tourism attractions and investment opportunities of Uzbekistan and its national development roadmap. Throughout EXPO 2020 Dubai, the Art and Cultural Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, the official partner […]

A 67-strong convoy of BMW cars, including a 1970s copper-coloured BMW 2002, rolled into #NOFILTERDXBat Dubai Harbourtoday, as the BMW Club UAEthrew its support behind the city’s newest super trendy urban lifestyle and motoring culture festival. “We’ve been waiting for #NOFILTERDXBsince it was first announced because we saw itas a great opportunity to get our […]

Gulf Capital and MEED-GlobalData celebrated 10 years of supporting the regional SME community by recognizing the best-in-class SMEs at the 10th Gulf Capital SME Awards at a ceremony hosted at Palace Downtown Dubai. Attended by over 250 SME business leaders, and industry stakeholders, the awards ceremony was a moment to pause and recognise the remarkable […]

The Colombia Pavilion has centered the spotlight to Risaralda, one of the four areas in Colombia that make up its Coffee Cultural Landscape area designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Several intriguing events were organised at the nation’s pavilion from November 21 to 23, 2021, allowing visitors to marvel at the exhibition of […]

After few weeks from soft launching ‘The Pulse Beachfront’,master-developer Dubai South Properties announced the sell-out of four- and five-bedroom villas as part of the development’s first phase. The launch of ‘The Pulse Beachfront’follows the successful sell-out of ‘The Pulse Villas’ development, which was announced earlier this year, and is in line with the company’s mandate […]

Dubai Harbour, an extraordinary seafront district, today welcomes the arrival of its first cruise passengers comprising approximately1,200 passengers and 600 crew members aboard the252-metre-long Cruise ShipAIDAbella. Operated by AIDA Cruises, the maiden call of the AIDAbella at the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminalmarks the start of the cruise season at Dubai Harbour and the official debut […]

With the country turning 50 years old, Atlantis, The Palm is getting into the festive mood with celebrations that will run across the special weekend, concluding on 3rd December with a spectacular fireworks display. As no National Day is complete without fireworks, on the 2nd and 3rd December, guests and visitors alike can enjoy two evenings of dazzling displays […]

Despite being a challenging year for not only businesses but also all economies worldwide, ECVV, the first end-to-end procurement service platform for Chinese industrial goods, has put down roots in the UAE in 2020 and based its operations in Dubai, taking advantage of its strategic location in the Middle East and the Arab Gulf as well […]

Dubai Calendar, the city’s go-to entertainment and events guide, has revealed an exciting list of events and activities, plus unmissable retail promotions during the Dubai Super Weekend, running until 27 November. Dubai’s residents and visitors can expect world-class entertainment including the opportunity to watch regional and global celebrities live in action, as well as theatrical […]

Now is the time for chambers of commerce to adopt new strategic plans and turn their plans into action as they navigate their way through the post-Covid era and prepare for the future. That was the message from Ted Souder, Head of Industry–Retail, Google and Vice-Chair Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, who today delivered the keynote […]

Emirates has signed a codeshare agreement with airBaltic to offer customers enhanced connectivity to/from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Finland. The codeshare partnership will open new travel opportunities and offer Emirates’ customers convenient access to the Baltic Sea region. airBalitc customers’ will also benefit from seamless access to Emirates’ extensive network, via Dubai. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ […]

Dubai leads the Arab world in the latest edition of the Dubai Innovation Index, maintaining its 20th position globally in 2020, Dubai Chamber announced today as it released the Index at the 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai. The Index report, bearing the theme The Road to Recovery Through Resilience and Innovation, analysed a total […]

South Africa’s Dean Burmester, England’s David Howell and Denmark’s Marcus Helligkilde will form the historic opening three-ball which will herald a new era on Thursday with the start of the DP World Tour at the Joburg Open, in South Africa. The trio – which comprises the highest ranked South African player in the field, the […]

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the digital divide and highlighted the need for governments to close this gap in order to drive cross-border digital trade, especially among SMEs in developing countries, industry experts said at the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) in Dubai today. During the session, John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary General of the International […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm in Asia, today released a white paper which outlines the significant future growth of the Asian economies and the growth in the intra-regional trade and investment flows between West Asia, including the GCC, and East Asia. With Asia’s GDP expected to grow by US$ 22 trillion by […]

Deck the halls, the festive season is here! Spend the merriest time of the year in grand style with two spectacular celebrations at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts. Recognized as the Best Boutique Hotel in Dubai in the Bayut – Your Home Your Choice Awards 2021, this award-winning hotel is pulling out all the stops […]

Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition of the event since it first began in 1989, with an incredible USD 78 billion worth of deals announced during the week. The mega event welcomed more than 104,000attendees and witnessed a 50% increase in trade visitors which included global senior executives from 148 countries. The Airshow […]

The popular Emirates Amateur Golf League is set to return better than ever with the announcement of two new events taking place at the Track, Meydan Golf on Saturday December 18th. The EAGL Corporate Invitational will see nine eight-person teams representing some of the region’s top businesses battle it out for top honours over the […]

The Dubai International Content Market (DICM) has launched today its 4thedition, offering brands in the global and regional media, entertainment, and content sector an interactive platform in the heart of Dubai which allows them to explore the regional market, gain entry and expand their footprint in the most lucrative industry that goes beyond the MENA […]

Lazio, the region of the Italian capital city, presents its own food-supply chain with a series of important events, among which the dinner offered by a great Michelin-starred chef. The food and wine excellencies of Lazio arrive to Expo Dubai 2020 in occasion of the Week of Italian cuisine in the world. The region of […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of “Majid Al Futtaim Properties”, today announced the launch of Alaya, an ultra-exclusive and sustainable neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghaf. Designed to exist in harmony with the natural environment, offering an ideal life balance across all elements, Alaya is inspired by the innovative ‘park in a forest’ concept. Comprising 130grand […]

It started as two sisters, Sophiya and Sarah Faizal, sharing their passion for wellness and their personal mental health – the good and the bad – on Instagram via @SophWellness. The community responded with an outpouring of love and support for the fearless admission of their own truths and desires to take care of and understand […]

Dubai’sprestigious live entertainment venue, the Coca-Cola Arena, will be transformed into an ice rink for the very first time to host the three-day Dubai Ice Show. The event will feature a high-profile game of the global professional ice hockey league Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), and a unique theatrical show performed by world-famous Olympic figure skating […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, has launched an exclusive UAE-themed activation in Dubai’s Mercato Shopping Mall designed to celebrate the best of travel and experiences across the country, in time for its highly-anticipated 50th anniversary celebrations. For a limited-time only, shoppers at the Jumeriah-based mall can step inside a whirlwind experience where a ‘UAE […]

Two prominent business leaders in Dubai have joined hands to launch a global initiative that seeks to end the use of “blue-collar” as a way of referencing those working in the manual labour sector across industries. Dr Harmeek Singh, founder and Chairman of Plan b group, one of the largest event management companies in the […]

Tolerance, constructive dialogue and peace will be the engines that drive economic and social growth, said H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE, at the second hybrid edition of the ABLF Talks at the Dubai Cares Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. The monthly leadership series, held under the patronage of H.H. […]

Chambers of commerce need to realign the services they provide their members to remain effective advocates of businesses in the post-pandemic era, according to a new whitepaper released by Dubai Chamber at the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC), which kicked off today in Dubai. Titled: Generation Next: Chambers 4.0 – Transforming Disruption into Opportunity for […]

Expo 2020 Dubai dons the colors green, white, and red to celebrate Italy’s National Day on November 24. The Universal Exhibition will dedicate an entire day to Italy, scheduling cultural events, high-profile institutional meetings, family activities and entertainment, both inside and outside the pavilion. Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maioleads the institutional delegation that will […]

The12thWorld Chambers Congress(12WCC) in Dubai began today (November 23)with a call for chamber leaders from around the world to embrace innovation as part of their existing models and adapt their services to meet the changing needs of businesses in the post-Covid era and beyond. A session titled Charting the House officially kicked off the Congress, […]

The UAE’s landmark 50th National Day celebrations throughout the city of Dubai will have residents and visitors singing along to the songs of talented singers and musicians. This year’s much-anticipated calendar of events, which runs from 2 to 11 December, will feature an array of performances catered to all. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), […]

France Pavilion enlightens Dubai World Expo with more than 500,000 visitors from the World Expo opening. Erik Linquier, Commissioner General for France, has welcomed our 500,000th visitor of the Pavilion: Marie-Christine and Laurent, travelling to Dubai and coming from Niort in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The France Pavilion has then organized a private visit of the […]

Seen as a stupendous achievement, over a dozen of tech startup ideas envisioned by the engineering students and alumni of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) have been selected to feature at Expo 2020 by the Innovation Hub-India Pavilion and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Unleashing their inner techie& entrepreneurial capabilities, BPDC students […]

For its fifth and most engaging edition yet, Dubai Watch Week – the cultural platform for the purpose of sharing knowledge, building connections and celebrating watchmaking – is set to delight visitors across five days of immersive activations, rewarding competitions and must-visit F&B concepts. Read on to find out exactly what is on offer from […]

Dubai Industries &Exports, in partnership with Unilever Gulf – manufacturer and supplier of iconic Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products –is celebrating the UAE’s Year of the Fiftiethwith a series of promotional programmes and initiatives for developing local women’s talents. The partnership will also promote the local manufacturing sector through […]

The 5th edition of the decoration, design and building materials exhibition ‘DecoBuild 2021’ will kick off tomorrow Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre and continue until 27 November. The four-day event is organized by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) with the participation of more than 80 exhibitors from government institutions and private […]

The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), a government body in Malaysia,yesterday officially launched its business program at the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, for Week 8 of the pavilion’s 26-week program. Launched by the Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE, His Excellency Mohammad TaridSufian,the week will be held from 21st until 27thNovember 2021 to […]

Celebrate the 50th UAE National Day this year with a celebration of Emirati heritage at Sonara Camp nestled in the stunning Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Gather family and friends for a one-of-a-kind escape of the city to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of nature while enjoying traditional Arabic pursuits including a falcon and hawk show, a […]

Dubai’s largest Indian Women Community platform, Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) successfully hosted its first award ceremony on Friday, 19th of November at Swissotel Al Marooj in presence of 200 beautiful and strong women and reputed dignitaries including H.E Laila Rahhall and Smt Tadu Mamu (Indian Consul – Press Information, Culture and Labour). Entertainment performances by celebrity Shweta […]

Are you ready to takeOzka, the fun-loving Quokka’s, Step Up challenge and count your steps while walking around Global Village? It’s a win-win situation – guests get to take part in the 30×30 Dubai Fitness Challenge and also a chance to win big at Global Village by just doing what Ozka loves to do – […]

With winter in full swing and the weather getting cooler, guests can take advantage of the latest staycation offer at the city’s most sought-after downtown Dubai address – The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai. UAE Residents can now get their hands on a curated staycation offering starting from just AED 1,500per room per night which includes […]

Just in time for the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, Emirates Official Store has released a limited edition, curated collection of special items that celebrate the journey and achievements of the nation that Emirates calls home. Aviation lovers living in the UAE and around the world can choose from a wide-ranging assortment of commemorative merchandise with the […]

Following its success with almost 5,000 participants, Reebok MENA has decided to extended sign up for the #FitnessForYourFlag competition! The challenge will now close, November 27th. Reebok and Les Mills hosted ‘Fitness for Your Flag’, is a competition that calls on fitness enthusiasts from every stage of their journeys to get up and get moving, using Steppi! Drawing […]

The GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) will host the annual meeting of GO15, the world’s largest power grid operators globally, on Tuesday (November 23, 2021) at Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. Ahmed Al Ebrahim, CEO of GCCIA, will chair the meeting being the current president of GO15 organization following the global organisation’s most recent meeting for its […]

Martin Garrix is back in UAE with an event open to fully vaccinated guests of all ages. There will also be a standing floor area for ages 16+, marking the return of full movement events in Dubai! Full Circle is proud to present the genius behind top chart hits “Animals”, “In the Name of Love” […]

Emirates will be giving travellers a taste of home this Thanksgiving with special holiday menus across all classes on its flights from Dubai to US destinations. Emirates’ iconic onboard lounge on the Emirates A380 aircraft flying to select US destinations will also be serving a special treat in celebration of Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving menu on […]

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) yesterday held a special viewing of a documentary at Expo 2020. Called‘Our Sea…Our Future’, the feature-length production showcases the success story of improving fish stocks in Abu Dhabi and was shown as part of the EAD Inspiration Seriesat Expo 2020 Dubai’s Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion in celebration […]

Under the patronage of DP World’s subsidiary P&O Marinas and initiated and co-organised by Fabulous Yachts, The International Superyacht Summit, one of the most anticipated events in the yachting tourism sector, is scheduled to be held on the 8th and 9th of December 2021. Held in collaboration with key stakeholders like Dubai’s Department of Economy […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Export Bahrain. The signing establishes frameworks for bilateral technical collaboration to support their joint efforts in institutional development, facilitating business activities, supporting companies and their plans for growth and expansion and exchanging information and expertise. The cooperation agreement was signed by Amna Lootah, […]

After its highly successful debut in the UAE last month and as the first ever DEKA event outside the USA, DEKA is back with its second event of the season,DEKA Mile. Designed to offer an exciting platform for the UAE’s fittest and toughest competitors, DEKA Mile is taking place on Saturday 27 November 2021 – […]

Ho -ho – ho! Dubai’s very own Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) is celebrating the holiday season in the most festive spirit with the launch of Winter Wonderland 2021! An immersive Christmas-themed digital multimedia show with a 360-degree visual projection that creates a realistic and picturesque winter scene, along with actors to liven up the […]

Dubai is set to host the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) tomorrow (Tuesday, November 23) at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, with the three-day event exploring the array of challenges and opportunities being presented for business chambers in a world that has been irrevocably changed by the global pandemic. Organised by Dubai Chamber, the International Chamber […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has officially confirmed 100% of internal processes and customer-facing services as now operating fully digital. Following the launch of the Dubai Paperless Strategy by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum in 2018, the DIFC Courts accelerated the integration of all services into its extensive digital infrastructure. […]

In the urban art world he needs no introduction. As well as holding legendary status in French-American street art circles, the hugely successful abstract expressionist John Andrew Perello, or JonOne as he is more commonly known, is a creative with long-standing, cross-cultural appeal. His esteemed work, which he describes as ‘abstract expressionist graffiti’, meanwhile commands serious clout […]

Now in its third year, Dubai’s favourite ‘dine-around event of the year is back with exhilarating experiences, free-flowing beverages and some of the most exciting cuisine in town. Following a swift sell-out status of the last soiree in early 2020, Cirque de Cuisine: Christmas Edition is December’s most anticipated event, offering revellers a totally immersive […]

As part of its cultural calendar, and in light of the Israeli pavilion’s message on diversity and inclusion, the pavilion is proud to host two performances by the iconic Riff Cohen on Tuesday,23rd November and Wednesday, 24th November at 8:30pm, on the dunes of the pavilion. Riff Cohen creates an original sound which became a […]