DP World, the global trade enabler, has signed a three-year partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to support the growth of its international humanitarian and environmental youth programme, Roots & Shoots. The Jane Goodall Institute is a collection of 24 global community conservation organisations that advance the vision and work of Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, […]

Union Properties PJSC, Dubai’s iconic real estate developer listed in Dubai Financial Market and the owner of a group of diversified activity subsidiaries, announces that it has recently completed signing a memorandum of understanding under which it will completely exit from the ownership of a shopping center under construction in Motor City. The memorandum of […]

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)and the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) have entered into an agreement supporting the regulation, offering, issuance, listing and trading of crypto assets and related financial activities within DWTCA’s free zone. The agreement establishes a framework that allows DWTCA to issue the necessary approvals and licenses for the conduct […]

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced its latest economic outlook according to which it expects the emirate to record a growth of 3.1% this year. Spurred by the hosting of Expo 2020, Dubai’s growth is projected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2022. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of […]

The leading women community in Dubai is hosting its first ever award ceremony to celebrate Indian women talent in November 2021. Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) is the largest and fastest-growing Women Only platform in the city, started by award winning entrepreneur Reema Mahajan in 2019. Women from different spheres in life will be awarded for […]

With less than 10 days to go until it opens its doors to the world, Expo 2020 Dubai today launched its official song. Titled, “This Is Our Time,” the song highlights pride in the UAE’s culture, celebrates the future and brings together nations from around the world, while conveying the story of Expo’s overarching theme […]

For the 7th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2021 Air Cargo News Awards. The award, which has long been recognised as the preeminent accolade in the air cargo industry, was presented at a gala event in London. David Barker, dnata’s Divisional Senior Vice President for Airport Operations, said: “We are proud to […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), participated in the inauguration of the fourth edition of the Foundry exhibitions being held in Downtown Dubai from 20 September – 20 November 2021. Various art exhibitions were presented featuring distinctive works of over 10 artists from the creative community in the UAE. The fourth edition was inaugurated […]

Master developer Nakheel is proud to present Porto Montenegro, a fully integrated, waterfront community and superyacht hub offering an exclusive range of luxury, Italian Riviera-inspired waterfront residences on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, with ready-to-occupy and off plan properties available for investment. Located at the heart of Montenegro’s breathtaking Boka Bay and recently crowned World’s Best Superyacht […]

China Media Group (CMG) will be the only official Chinese media at the Expo 2020 Dubai, according to an agreement signed by the two sides on Monday. CMG will launch a large-scale programme called “Expo Time” spanning six months, covering the opening and closing ceremonies of the Expo, themed activities, venues from various countries, guests, […]

Dubai has announced the establishment of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, a new body created to oversee the operations of the Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity. According to the new Law issued by Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

Nearly 16,000 new companies joined Dubai Chamber in the first eight months of 2021, bringing its total membership to over 275,000, a year-on-year growth of 68.5%. The value of ATA Carnets, international customs documents that permit temporary import of duty-free and tax-free goods, issued by Dubai Chamber and received by the country, between January and […]

Amazon has announced the creation of 1,500 direct and indirect jobs across the UAE this year, as it expands its footprint in support of the country’s acceleration towards a digital economy. As demand evolves, the expansion will help the company better serve customers and communities by delivering a smarter, faster, and even more consistent experience. […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), runs the first-of-its-kind multi-disciplinary educational platform in the region to create a dynamic, global and forward-thinking workforce of talent sourced from Dubai for Dubai. The College offers courses specifically designed for young students aiming to work within the tourism […]

The Chinese Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to receive around two million visitors, a top executive of the Chinese Business Council (CBC) in the UAE told Emirates News Agency (WAM), adding that the global event will also help “attract more overseas enterprises to the UAE and open new opportunities for Chinese businesses in […]

Malaysia’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 today announces it will feature 1,000 cultural and entertainment events and shows which will take place during EXPO 2020 in Dubai from 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. Visitors will get a glimpse into Malaysian culture with daily dance performances carrying the harmony in diversity message of the award-winning […]

In continuance with recent Canon announcement on the launch of special LinkedIn live series of “Canon’s Frontiers of Innovation @Expo 2020” that will feature experts from the Middle East and Africa discussing a wide range of topical issues from a regional perspective. Canon together with Expo 2020 Dubai, will host the first special online live […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, is revealing the results of a survey conducted with thousands of UAE travellers in July and August 2021, during the busiest time for travel from the UAE the brand has seen since the onset of the global pandemic. Revealing insights to UAE residents’ travel plans for 2021 and […]

Supposedly, it takes 21 days to form a habit so kickstart your roadmap to fit with the help of BARE DXB’s 14 Day Challenge. Starting first Friday of every month with the launch 1st October. The two part plan is a nutrition focused transformation and proven calorie burning BARE workout classes. A body composition analysis will […]

As part of its mission to provide each of its pupils with world-class facilities to help them grow, learn, and play, the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD), has partnered with Inspiratus Sports District (ISD) Dubai Sports City to enhance its year- round sporting offering. At ISD Dubai Sports City, RGSGD pupils will get to […]

Running from Thursday, 23September until Saturday,6 November 2021, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park will transform into a place right out of your darkest nightmares.At MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’s Fright Nights, guests can expect a one-way ticket to Halloween horror with terrifying activities that will bring out the park’s dark side. As they enter MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, guests […]

Spectators are setto return to the European Tour’s season ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, where the world’s best golfers will battle it out to be crowned European Number One at the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2021 season. The 13th edition of the DP World Tour Championship will take place from November 18 […]

Emirates is increasing flight frequencies to a number of US destinations from October. The airline has been building up connectivity in response to growing customer demand on the back of rising travel confidence and the easing of international travel protocols. There has also been a growing interest from US travellers to visit Dubai, a city […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the new dates for the launch of flights to Cluj-Napoca in Romania. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ) starting from 03 November 2021. flydubai operates a daily service between Dubai International (DXB) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport […]

With Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s greatest show, just around the corner, Novartis, a leading global medicine company, will make its appearance during the opening month of Expo 2020 Dubai at the Swiss Pavilion located at the Opportunity District. As a leading global medicines company, and consistently ranked among the world’s top companies investing in […]

The seventh World Green Economy Summit (WGES), being held on 6th and 7th October, 2021, at Expo 2020 Dubai, is set to tackle some of the critical sustainable development pillars, one of which is global food security and its role in green growth. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the reinstatement of its official working hours across all Dubai Public Library branches: 8a.m.– 8p.m., Saturday to Thursday, starting from Saturday, 18 September. This decision comes in line with the UAE’s directions to return to normal life, taking into account the continued application of all precautionary and […]

Following the resumption of sports activities in the UAE, cricket fans are looking forward to the 14th edition of the Twenty 20 (T20) cricket tournament which will kick off in the UAE after its postponement in May. In line with this, Mai Dubai, the leading bottled water company fully owned by the Dubai Electricity and […]

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) as the national flagship institution with an independent pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, introduces the Pavilion Mascot inspired by the theme University of the Future (UoF), a new model of education centered to prepare the next generation by producing job creators to solve unemployment challenges. A water-like iridescent, Moy […]

Dubai-based flydubai is celebrating ten years since its first commercial flight to Ukraine in 2011 and it continues to be an important part of the flydubai network. flydubai currently operates daily flights to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and up to three flights a week to Odesa (ODS), its second location in Ukraine where it […]

“Union Properties PJSC, Dubai’s iconic real estate developer in cooperation with the prestigious contracting company Airolink, has launched the preliminary construction works for its latest real estate project, “Motor City Views” announced earlier in August, this came in a ceremony held yesterday at the project site at Motorcity, Al Hudaiba 2, Dubai, with the participation […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, officially announces thataPeter Rabbitä Adventure Zoneattraction is making its way to the park for Season 26 from October 26th 2021. Capturing and inspiring the imagination of children is something that is very important to Global Village. From the now […]

To support its planned ramp-up operations, Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months. These roles are Dubai-based positions and frontline customer-facing roles, and both jobs offer exciting opportunities for friendly, energetic, and service-oriented people to meet […]

The clock is ticking, the countdown is well and truly on, and the wait is nearly over; on the 14th October Madame Tussauds Dubai will officially open its doors to the public for the first time. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and highly anticipated launches in the region this year, the Dubai edition of the […]

DP World today announces that it will begin work next month on a new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub to increase supply chain resilience and create more capacity for the world’s largest vessels. The £300m sum – which builds on the £2bn investment DP World has made in Britain over the last […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today announced that the construction of its pavilion at Expo 2020 has been completed. The state-of-the-art pavilion under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy,’ has been constructed to meet sustainability and design standards put forward by the Expo 2020 team, integrating legacy into the build […]

Twenty entries from 10 different countries, spanning the Americas, Europe the Middle East, and Asia, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Gastech Awards, to be announced in Dubai on Monday, 20th September, at the VIP Gala Dinner. They have been chosen from over 250 entries from 40 countries. Gastech, the world’s largest exhibition and conference […]

National Bonds in conjunction with Dubai Quality Group have united to boost the savings culture in the United Arab Emirates by launching the first savings club of the nation; ‘The Global Savings Club’. The collaboration between National Bonds and Dubai Quality Group will enable members of the public and private sectors to pursue their dreams, […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Racing Club today announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021/22 season, which will now include a four-race ‘Jumeirah Series’ on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting […]

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is building on the current industry momentum by ramping up its international marketing campaign to drive further awareness of Dubai as a must-visit destination with a focus on next month’s Expo 2020 and the diversity of an ever growing destination offering. At a series of in-person […]

At a spectacular drone show that lit the iconic Dubai Frame, global technology leader Xiaomi announced the addition of three new smartphones to the Xiaomi 11 family of devices. These include: Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11T Pro that are both designed to inspire creativity among smartphone users, and are freshed and stylish Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) expanded the categories exempted from entry fees to Al Shindagha Museum and Etihad Museum to include senior citizens and holders of valid International Council of Museums (ICOM) membership cards. This step aligns with Dubai Culture’s keenness to keep pace with international best practices in the museums sector and […]

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, has recognised more than 45 organisations in the UAE that have invested in bringing their employees to Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. In a ceremony held in Dubai, […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed the construction of its pavilion in the Sustainability District of Expo 2020 Dubai, which aligns with development and innovation, as reflected in the exterior of its design, and features decorative ribbed façade that mimic onward moving portals consistent with the company’s progressive initiatives. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, […]

Dubai Airshow 2021, the much-anticipated event that will bring the global aerospace and defence industry together in Dubai, is set to witness a major presence of Saudi aerospace players. The Saudi exhibitors will showcase their innovative products and services and take part in key partnerships to support the aerospace and defense industry. Exhibitors from the […]

The third Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, being organised in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, is all set for a thrilling return on October 15, 2021, Friday, providing long-distance runners and fitness enthusiasts with a chance to compete in the classic 5km, a flat-and-fast 10km, and the ultimate 21-km challenge. To ensure a safe race […]

Emirates has announced it has resumed scheduled passenger services to Manila, Clark and Cebu. With the lifting of the ban on travellers from the UAE by the Philippines authorities, which took effect on September 6, the airline has resumed seven weekly services to and from Manila, while five weekly flights to Clark and twice weekly […]

Pick out your best panoramic lens, set your shutter speed and prepare for a sunrise photography session at The View at The Palm, the 360-degree observation deck by Nakheel, from 6 am to 7 am every weekend from 17 September to 16 October. In partnership with Nikon Middle East, The View at The Palm – […]

wasl hospitality and leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the near completion of works on four new hotel developments soon being launched into Dubai’s hospitality sector. Construction work at Hyatt Centric Hotel is progressing, with a 98% completion rate. The project is being developed on a plot area of 4,122 square metres […]

A series of ground-breaking culinary creations inspired by space, microbiology, artificial intelligence and hyperintelligence will bring guests on a journey exploring the radical future of dining at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet is an immersive dining experience featuring a multi-course exploratory menu, conceived by Bompas & Parr in collaboration with Expo 2020. […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today that it will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey from 1 October. For the first time, travellers to and from Turkey will have the opportunity to regularly enjoy the experience of flying on this iconic double-decker jumbo jet. Emirates will operate the […]

Dubai is attracting innovative and pioneering initiatives from chambers of commerce from around the world as it prepares to host the World Chambers Competition 2021, taking place during the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) November 23-25, 2021. The World Chambers Competition is the only global awards programme to identify and reward the most innovative, entrepreneurial […]

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Organising Committee of Gov Games has announced that the third edition of the high-energy team-building challenge is set to return from 9th to 11th December, 2021. The first initiative of its […]

Norwegian early learning center CreaKidshas officially opened its new branch in the iconic Falconcity of Wonders’integratedcomplex in Dubai.His Excellency Salem Ahmad Almoosa, Founder and Chairman of Falconcity of Wonders,and Mr. Ahmad Lootah, Owner of CreaKidsled the opening ceremony of the facility, along with other prominent figures. Other representatives ofCreaKids,a subsidiary of the international group Dibber, […]

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) next edition will be held under the theme “Investments in Sustainable Innovation for a Thriving Future” on 29 – 31 March 2022. Among its six multi-faceted pillars, AIM, a renowned and leading investment platform in Dubai, will provide a powerful platform for small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) and startups to […]

With registrations for the 2nd DXB Snow Run coming to a close on Thursday, organisers have urged UAE’s thrill-seekers to make haste and avoid the disappointment of missing out on one of the most unique events of the summer. Organised by Dubai Sports Council and Majid Al Futtaim at Ski Dubai, the 2nd DXB Snow Run will […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) introduced the book-borrowing period renewal service on its website, based on its commitment to the continuous improvement of services provided at its public libraries as well as to enhance customer experience, which contributes to improving the satisfaction and meeting the aspirations of all customers. Visitors of Dubai Public […]

As a Premier Partner and the Official Banking Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has joined hands with Mastercard, the Official Payment Technology Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, to create two exclusive new card programmes: Emirates NBD Expo Mastercard […]

Experience Emirates’ fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore the airline’s signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around your own seat in row 77 from the comfort of your home, with the airline’s award-winning and industry-leading virtual reality (VR) experiences. Available on emirates.com to anyone with an internet connection, via the Emirates app, and […]

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, the activity of the Sixth Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition “MEIDAM” will be launched on the 23rd of this month, in the presence of 1,500 doctors, from 41 countries, and with the support of the Dubai […]