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 […]

Collin Morikawa became the first American to be crowned Race to Dubai Champion, and he did it in some style, by claiming his maiden Rolex Series title with a three-stroke victory in the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. A truly stunning 2021 season for the 24-year-old, which had already yielded a maiden World Golf Championships […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is launching its first-ever DIFC Future Talent Week, taking place from 22– 24 November at the DIFC Innovation Hub. In line with its theme ‘Talent of Tomorrow’, a series of events in collaboration with educational institutions, world-renowned corporations, start-ups […]

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Dubai Watch Week will see the global watch industry reunite for the fifth edition of the event from 24th to 28thNovember 2021. Founded by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons in 2015, the […]

The festive season marks special family time in Dubai and Festive Bricktacular at LEGOLAND® Dubai is set to be one of the preferred family friendly destinations in the UAE this year. From 15 December to 8 January, children will enjoy a wide range of fun-filled activities, from building LEGO® ornaments, playing LEGO bingo, and decorating […]

Dubai-based flydubai is inviting you to share your favourite memories as the UAE approaches its 50th National Day. The airline has launched a dedicated website comeflydubaiwithus.com asking citizens and residents to celebrate and share their most memorable experiences and moments in the UAE. Those who participate will have the opportunity to win one of 10 pairs of return […]

As the United Arab Emirates prepares to celebrate their ‘Year of the 50th’, marked on December 2nd, European Tour players celebrate with a tribute to the past 50 years and look ahead towards the next 50 in a video shot at the 13th edition of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. Golfing stars, Billy Horschel, […]

The 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS), one of Dubai’s most anticipated shopping events, is all set to return for its second edition of the year. The bi-annual mega promotion will run from Thursday, 25 November to Saturday, 27 November 2021, affording residents and visitors savings of up to 90 per cent on a wide range […]

With tolerance and inclusivity being the key themes of the Expo 2020 Dubai in the month of November, the ABLF Talks will add to the narratives, hosting industry stalwarts and humanitarians in powerful conversations at the second edition of the Hybrid Conclaves that will be held on November 22 at the Expo 2020 Dubai, as […]

A recent report by the Business Registration and Licensing sector at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism revealed that 55,194new business licences were issued during the first 10 months of 2021, a growth of 69% compared to the same period in 2020, when 32,626licenses were issued. The positive growth figures underline Dubai’s reputation in providing […]

Low-cost carrier flyadeal, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has signed a seven-year TrueChoice™ Overhaul agreement during the Dubai Airshow to cover CFM56-5B* engines that power its 11 A320-200 aircraft fleet. The TrueChoice Overhaul agreement provides time and material required to overhaul flyadeal’s fleet of CFM56-5B engines. “GE Aviation is honored to provide Maintenance, […]

The UAE K-12 market is set for 2-3%enrolment growth per annum in the next 10 years, according to the latest insights from strategy consulting firm, L.E.K. Consulting. L.E.K.’s report, launched at the Education Investment MENA conference in Dubai, provides valuable insights on the education sector in the region, with a spotlight on the K-12 and […]

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAEtoday announced the latest edition of itsISLAMIC BANKING INDEX by EMIRATES ISLAMIC™, a benchmark survey revealing the progress, penetration, and perception of the Shariah-compliant banking sector in the UAE, as well as the future intentions of the nation’s banking customers. Key findings of the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Saturday opened a new bridge linking Al Manama and Al Meydan streets crossing over Dubai-Al Ain Road. RTA has accordingly eradicated the previous roundabout and adjusted the sloping ends of the existing bridges on Al Meydan Street. The bridge extends 328 metres and consists of 4 lanes in each […]

In line with ‘Principles of the 50,’ and its keenness to emphasise the human element as the main engine for future growth, as well as based on its continuous efforts to enhance the high professional and administrative capabilities of its human cadres, Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates […]