DP World Financial Services Limited, a DP World company, is to begin facilitating access to trade finance for smaller companies as part of DP world’s strategy to become a global trade enabler. DP World Financial Services Limited has been granted a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an authorised firm in […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation is collaborating with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) and The Green Planet, Dubai’s only indoor rainforest, to hold an exciting three-day children’s interactive ‘edutainment’ themed around learning to make our world a better place. The ‘Tales of The Green Planet’event will take place from 19-21 August. Fun activities for children aged 3-10 […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customized rewards and privileges throughout the year. Initially piloted in 2019 with select members, Skywards+ is now available to all logged in and active Emirates Skywards members. Starting at an annual subscription rate […]

Aventura Parks, Dubai’s largest zipline park is the ultimate adventure destination that offers way more than just ziplines, it’s a playground for unique outdoor experiences for individuals and groups of all ages. The action-packed arena is set on 35,000 square meters of a beautiful Ghaf tree forest and is home to several activities, divided into […]

Dubai Airports has urged travellers to stay abreast of the latest travel regulations and plan their journeys as DXB is preparing for what could be the hub’s busiest weekends so far this year. The world’s busiest international airport is expecting to handle more than a million passengers over the next 11 days (August 12-22) with […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS) recorded an increase in net profit by 80 per cent to AED 622 million (US$ 169 million) during the first six months (January to June) of 2021, compared to a net profit of AED 345 million (US$ 94 million), during the same period in 2020. Revenue for H1 2021 amounted to […]

Home-grown pinsa brand, Pinsanity®, is thrilled to announce its exclusive partnership with Dubai Autodrome’sKartdrome. The collaboration will run for one year where Pinsanity® becomes Kartdrome’s official pizza partner for various activations in line for the summer and surprises for the cooler months. The amazing partnership offers Dubai Autodrome visitors a whopping 20% discount when they […]

Contributing to the mission of promoting Dubai’s Happiness Agenda, Raayi, the region’s first comprehensive cross-industry business review app has built an integrated platform with innovative technology to help businesses raise their standards of service excellence that focuses on crowdsourcing reviews. The app helps measure customer satisfaction for businesses across various sectors. “Dubai has maintained a […]

With the continued popularity of the Plant Kitchen range in the region, Marks and Spencer presents a newly expanded selection of award-winning vegan essentials, perfect for delicious summer meals that all can enjoy. Now boasting of delicious vegan versions of their customer favourites, the Marks and Spencer’s Plant Kitchen range has something to brighten up […]

Emirates customers have been snapping up exclusive duty-free retail products from the airline’s EmiratesRED duty free catalogue, but instead of doing this during their flight, they are now opting to pre-order and purchase these items before they fly. Customers then relax and enjoy Emirates’ inflight service and extensive range of entertainment content on ice, while their […]

FreshToHome (FTH), a leading e-grocery in the UAE, recently partnered with Dubai-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), SmartLife, on Eid Al Adha to offer a charitable contribution of meals to a segment of the labour community in Dubai. 500 labourers, residing in the Economic Group General Trading (EGGT) Labour Camp in Al Quoz, were served a traditional […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of ‘wasl bay,’ a new project in Garhoudthat offers residents a mix of 80 units comprising one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with top finishing. The units are available in various sizes, ranging from 644 square feet for one-bedroom […]

Dubai Chamber member companies’ exports and re-exports to West Africa surged 42% in first five months of 2021 to reach a record $387 million, fuelled by a recovery in trade activity, recent analysis shows. The analysis was released by Dubai Chamber as it prepares to host the 6th Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai this […]

In a bid to make home ownership more convenient and affordable, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has teamed up with several regional banking partners to extend exclusive home financing offers for the developer’s units in Al Furjan and Palm Jumeirah, including Mina, Samia, Farishta, and Shaista. Home buyers can choose between […]

 noon.com, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace and Saudi e-tailer, is proud to partner with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, on an initiative to provide quality education to children and communities. Noon shoppers across the UAE can donate to the cause at checkout, directly impacting the lives of vulnerable communities and […]

The Rental Disputes Center (RDC), the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), succeeded in resolving 61,555 primary rental cases from 2015 to the end of 2020, representing just 2% of the total number of documented Ejari contracts (4,280,292 contracts) registered with DLD during the same period, which contributes to enhancing the community’s confidence in […]

The all-new lifestyle enhancer concept store, Ninjoo, introduces a selection of must-have fitness and wellness essentials for customers to kick-start or continue their fitness regime indoors, avoiding the blistering heat! Housing the most unique and vibrant catalog of products for health conscious individuals, Ninjoo challenges conventional expectations of lifestyle and fitness products by revolutionizing the […]

Meelz operates on 5 different business verticals: Food delivery, Recipe box delivery, Grocery & kitchenware delivery, Masterclass experiences and Chef’s tables experiences. It boasts some of the most influential Chefs in the Middle east, in the likes of Karim Bourgi, Gregoire Berger and Greg Malouf, also signing leading food purveyors like Chef Middle East, Kitchenware […]

PLM Global has been chosen by the Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade of Portugal (AICEP) to manage and ensure the operation of the Portugal Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai, which will take place between the 1st October 2021 and 31st March 2022. The choice for PLM Global resulted from an international public tender, with […]

Dubai Chamber has launched a new online business intelligence tool to help Dubai traders identify untapped potential for exporting commodities to 30 promising markets across the MENA region, Asia, Africa and Europe. There are 26 major commodities listed on the platform, with an estimated $10. billion worth of untapped opportunities that exporters in the UAE […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small ad medium enterprise (SME) sector, recently convened the first meeting of the Dubai Business Incubator Network (DBIN) of its certified business incubators and accelerators. The network came into being after the amended law issued in 2016 under the directive of His Highness Sheikh […]

With less than two months to go, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to welcome the world to its state-of-the-art pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. At the Saudi Pavilion – the second largest after the UAE’s – visitors will experience the Kingdom’s rich past, vibrant present, and promising future. A 68 square-meter, curved LED […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre has organised a virtual workshop in Arabic and English on the best practices in protecting the environment and natural resources. The workshop presented the Innovation Centre’s role at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, to promote clean technologies and provide sustainable and clean energy. Some […]

A year after opening at the height of the COVID pandemic, INSPIRE, one of the UAE’s most loved yoga, Pilates and wellness centres, will celebrate its first anniversary with an open house on Saturday, August 28; classes are FREE from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. While many studios and fitness centres closed their doors last […]

A pioneering culinary experience inspired by space, microbiology, artificial intelligence and hyperintelligence will stir the senses of curious diners at Expo 2020 Dubai, in a new concept designed to challenge the future of dining. The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet is a never-before-seen experience cooked up by UK-based multi-sensory experience design studio Bompas & Parr, […]

Leading real estate developer, Bloom Holding announced today the completion of its premium development in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai, Bloom Heights. The two high-rise buildings have received the Completion Certificate, paving the way for handover of units, reinforcing Bloom Holding’s dedication to meeting the market demand for premium residential real estate through the development of world-class urban […]

Dubai showed quick recovery from the repercussions of COVID-19 in different economic sectors thanks to the resilient strategies and plans the emirate followed in the face of the pandemic, and the dynamic and wise initiatives directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The trade […]

Dubai’s hotel sector is gearing up for Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest and most impactful event ever to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, from 1st October, 2021, to 31st March, 2022, while recovery from the COVID-19 is gaining momentum globally and the UAE is getting ready to […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 170-metre bridge at the intersection of Nad Al Sheba and Dubai-Al Ain Roads comprised of two lanes in each direction. The bridge serves the traffic from and to Dubai-Al Ain Road heading to Nad Al Sheba, Meydan and development projects in the neighbourhood. The construction […]

After a week full of arts, a rich series of workshops and activities awaits children and adolescents related to literature in the second week of the summer camp programme ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity’ launched by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) taking place from 1 – 28 August with the aim of […]

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, launched its annual “Back to School” promotional campaign, coinciding with the start of the new school season, as it has allocated AED 20 Million towards the campaign which begins on August 8th till August 18th 2021, with discounts ranging up to 65% on more than 20,000 products, as a part […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched its latest global campaign, featuring superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron, as it continues to drive global travel recovery and growth. Dubai Presents – filmed by Director’s Guild award-winning director Craig Gillespie of recent Cruella movie fame – takes a unique perspective to global […]

Bright sunny smiles and magical moments filled with laughter are guaranteed at Modesh World at Dubai World Trade Centre – a one-stop-shop for family fun at this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Back to the annual summer line-up of family-friendly events, Modesh World is a big draw for youngsters of all ages as well as […]

Dubai Investments on Thursday reported a 47 percent surge in net profits to AED302 million for the six months ended 30th June 2021 as compared to AED205 million for the same period last year. The increase in net profit for the period is mainly due to enhanced performance of the manufacturing and contracting and investment […]

Dubai Chamber’s representative offices in Latin America recently organised a webinar to promote Expo 2020 Dubai as a platform to doing business in Dubai and educate businesspeople from the region about the competitive advantages that the emirate offers. The webinar, titled Webinar: Expo 2020: Your Platform for Doing Business in Dubai, attracted over 600 participants […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, today hosted a virtual session for 30 participants selected to redesign 10 public parks in the emirate as part of a joint redevelopment project. The session, led by leading industry experts in the fields of architecture, interior design […]

Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips. Effective 9 August 2021, customers travelling in First and Business class on any Africa route can check in up to 64kgs of free baggage (two pieces of 32kgs each), regardless of where in the […]

Fine Solutions, the away-from-home division of Fine Hygienic Holding – a leading wellness company, has signed a strategic alliance with Dubai’sCoca-Cola Arena to become the hygiene partner,offering full hygienic protection and peace of mind for visitors to the Middle East’s first fully air-conditioned, multi-purpose indoor arena. Through the alliance, Fine Solutions will create an industry-leading […]

Residents and visitors can enjoy another super Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) weekend packed with the very best shopping deals, family fun and more. The 24th edition of the retail and entertainment festival will keep up the surprises and delight visitors to the city’s famous venues from 5 to 7 August. Organised by Dubai Festivals and […]

More than 1,200 international delegates will gather in Dubai from 23-25 November 2021 for the 12th World Chambers Congress (#12WCC). A flagship event of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the institutional representative of over 45 million companies, and its World Chambers Federation (WCF), the 2021 edition of the World Chambers Congress is co-organised with […]

Dubai Festival City’s Leisure and Entertainment destination, Al Areesh Club, recently introduced Pool and Brunch on the weekends making it the perfect hangout spot for family and friends while relishing the offerings at its gourmet haven, Food Hall, a modern-day marketplace with a boutique collection of unique F&B experiences. Open to members and non-members, the […]

The exciting Daily Surprises offers for the 24th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) continue this week with a whole new collection of deals that will keep shoppers yearning for more! With each deal lasting for a limited time, shoppers will have to stop, drop and shop as soon as they can! From August 1 to […]

Emirates and Aeromar have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership, which will provide seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and United States via Mexico City to Emirates’ global network. Through this interline partnership, customers will now be able to book tickets to fly to and from 12 destinations in Mexico […]

The first and leading dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has begun commercial operations signalling an exciting new chapter for global e-commerce and trade. The free zone provides seamless solutions to establish businesses and integrated services to drive the growth of licensed e-commerce companies. Companies can also […]

With only two months to go until Expo 2020 Dubai, Official Timing Provider Swatchunveiledthe third Countdown Clock in Dubai and four new special edition watches. The newest countdown clock, located at Dubai Mall, is the third of three clocks – along with the Dubai Frame Countdown Clock and the Dubai International Financial Centre Countdown Clock […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation today released the video recording of SatyarthNayak’s session from the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 – Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. The discussion is a celebration of the phenomenon and person that was Sridevi and follows her journey from child star to one of the greatest movie luminaries of Indian […]

Dubai’s business events sector continues to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of high profile conferences, meetings and incentives on the horizon through the rest of 2021 and into 2022. Following on from the resumption of international tourism to […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed one of its latest food concepts for Season 26. Guests with a sweet tooth are set to enjoy the brand new Railway Market,a unique experience that will offer a world of sweets, desserts and baked goods from […]

Viktor Axelsen, the newly-crowned Olympic men’s badminton champion, will be in Dubai next week to celebrate his success at the Tokyo Olympic Games. On Monday, Denmark’s Axelsen became the first non-Asian man to win the Olympic badminton singles title since 1996 when he defeated Chinese defending champion Chen Long 21-15, 21-12. The Dane, 27, follows […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced a special “Mile-A-Minute” offer in which members can register to earn up to 5,000 Miles during a stopover or holiday stay in Dubai. The offer comes as Emirates’ home and hub, Dubai, gears up to host Expo 2020 and as the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee. […]

Since opening their doors a month ago, The Theater has shaken up Dubai’s entertainment and nightlife in a way that’s never been seen before. With completely sold-out shows, every single show night showcasing a multitude of enthralling international acts, the magic of The Theater has only just begun. Following the successful launch of their new […]

Young Emirati Ms Amani Alshehhi, is the first United Arab Emirates national to obtain the certification of Ikebana Instructor from the Ohara School of Ikebana, Japan. The history of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back 600 years and focuses on simplicity, asymmetrical beauty and seasonal materials. The emphasis on the Japanese aesthetic […]

Home-grown kids social app Play:Date and Dubai based podcast Friday’s Child have partnered with Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali to launch a series of free educational parenting events for families in the UAE. The monthly community events, hosted by Peta Al Akawi, have been carefully curated to educate parents and offer them access to a wide range of infant, […]

Results from the Feeding Infants and Toddler Study (FITS) and the Kids Nutrition and Health Study (KIDS) have revealed that children in the United Arab Emirates have inadequate intakes of micronutrients – namely vitamin D and calcium. In addition, a relatively low percentage of children get enough potassium, vitamin K, and fiber in their diets. […]

Leading technology retailer, Jumbo Electronics, has partnered with global fitness brand, Power Plate, to bring their series of body training equipment to the UAE.  Jumbo will be the first electronics retailer to sell Power Plate Products in the UAE. Power Plate is accredited in over 120 countries spanning the genre of fitness, health, anti-aging, wellness, […]

Rapid response measures from the government and decisive adaptive changes in the face of COVID-19 have enabled Dubai to successfully contain the pandemic and maintain its robust economic growth, stated His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. His Highness said the […]

In aUAE first, leading British retailer Marks & Spencer, operated by the Al-Futtaim Group has launched Picard into its food hall – France’s famous frozen food brand.The inspirational new range is set to well and truly elevate the culinary taste buds! The show-stopping collection,all at brilliant value features delicious canapés to high quality classics – […]

Over 2,500 Emirates customers enhanced their travel experience by adding innovative home check-in services to their bookings in July. The airline’s popular service enables passengers departing from Dubai to quickly and efficiently complete the check-in process in the comfort of their home and enjoy a swift and smooth journey through the airport. During the peak […]

The Lab Holding, a new DIFC based hospitality group inception for the inception of 3Fils, Brix, Kanji, Stranger Wings and Hoa Poke, today announces the launch of two new Food-tech startups via its startup studio. Debuting with robust industry expertise, The Lab Holding plans to serve an ecosystem of Hospitality and food technology solutions, aiming […]

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the total revenues of RTA collected via digital channels (e-payment portal and smart kiosks) amounted to AED2.655 billion in 2020. The number of digital transactions reached 527.146 million, the number of registered users […]