ENOC Group has renewed its agreement with Meisheng Investment Development Co. Ltd for another five years, for the exclusive supply and distribution of ENOC Lubricant products in China. The agreement enables ENOC to achieve its ambitious plans of distributing more than 20 million litres of products over the next five years; meeting the increasing demand […]

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced its second successive Summer Training Programme for students between the ages of 16-19. The distance learning online programme of Medyaf aims to increase Emiratisation within the tourism industry and provides students with relevant information and skills […]

Gulf Photo Plus is pleased to announce the opening of Chemistry of Feeling, our 2021 Community Exhibition which celebrates analog photography. Opening on Monday, 12 July at 7pm at Gulf Photo Plus, the exhibition is the result of a global open call, which attracted nearly 800 submissions from over 50 countries across 5 continents. With […]

The Emirates Dubai 7s have today announced a partnership with Zurich International Life ahead of the 2021 festival. Zurich International Life will become a ‘presenting partner’ of the festival, activating its partnership via the new sporting pillar of Cricket. Cricket will join the founding sport of Rugby 7s and the more recent addition of Netball […]

Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB’s) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates’ hub, as more markets around the world ease restrictions and put in place protocols that enable international travel. Emirates will also continue to operate its Business Class Lounge […]

Celebrating over 15 years of partnership and success, Coffee Planet, Dubai’s leading home-grown coffee roastery,is launching a new range of to-go coffees with ZOOM – the region’s largest network of convenience stores. ZOOM Coffee – powered by Coffee Planet is launching across 125 ZOOM stores at ENOC fuel stations and standalone retail locations by the end […]

Dubai’s leading holiday lets provider, Deluxe Holiday Homes, is thrilled to report a record-breaking increase of 150% in its property portfolio despite the pandemic travel lull, growing from 100 to 250+ properties in the last twelve months. The boutique agency, which provides accommodations ranging from stylish city apartments to luxury beachside villas and family homes […]

Emirates has announced the launch of Emirates Pay, a new account-based payment method for purchasing air tickets. Emirates Pay is now available for Emirates customers in Germany and the UK who are purchasing tickets via emirates.com. Emirates is the world’s first airline to launch this payment alternative powered by a white-label solution jointly developed by […]

Tea is timeless. Known as the calming yin to everyone’s yang, tea drinkers benefit from a moment of tranquillity while savouring the essence of a full-bodied, refined blend. In perfect harmony, Newby Teas is now opening its first-ever luxury tea boutique in the region, elegantly spread over 300 sqft and situated within the picturesque Park Hyatt Dubai. Opening this July, you’ll be […]

A podcast is an episodic series of spoken word digital audio files that a user can download to a personal device for easy listening. Podcasting allows brands to communicate to a captive audience. With lifestyle on-the-go, the power to have the podcasting on demand allows companies and brands tell their story anywhere at any time, which helps to establish authority […]

According to Ericsson Mobility Report, “the level of stress caused by mobile speed delays is similar to that of watching a horror movie or solving a math problem and greater than standing at the edge of a virtual cliff”. Your website is the face of your business to the online world. Just like the accessibility […]

An enormous iridescent, oil drill-shaped sculpture by Kuwaiti artist Monira Al Qadiri has launched Expo 2020 Dubai’s Public Art Programme, which brings together 11 leading artists from the UAE, the region and the world. Alongside Al Qadiri, the commissioned artists are Hamra Abbas, Afra Al Dhaheri, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Abdullah Al Saadi, Asma Belhamar, Olafur […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is holding a variety of workshops and lectures within the July Visual Arts Programme in cooperation with Akaas Visual Arts and under the supervision of a group of artists and specialists in the arts of Arabic calligraphy, abstraction and photography. The Authority invites talents from amateurs and professionals […]

Following the success of their first collection, Naksha, a homegrown food concept that works with chefs and artists around the world to create affordably priced gourmet recipe kits inspired by exotic countries, has just launched its CaribbeanCollection in collaboration with Moreish by K, one of Dubai’s most popular “supper club” chefs. The kits allow people […]

As restrictions ease and countries open up for international travel, airlines gradually expand their operations and network globally. The summer of 2021 is expected to be busy at Dubai International (DXB) and the dnata team are prepared to deliver a seamless journey for everyone travelling to or transiting through the world’s number one airport for […]

Deyaar Development PJSC (“Deyaar”), one of Dubai’s leading property developers and real estate service providers, today announced the launch of Regalia, a AED 1bn luxury skyscraper in Business Bay offering a smart and high-end urban lifestyle embodied by royalty and distinction. Regalia will be the tallest tower Deyaar has ever built. The 70-storey premium residential […]

Yalla! Mart, a new online grocery delivery platform, has launched in Dubai’s JLT neighbourhood and is now expanding into other areas in Dubai. It offers residents and visitors lightning fast grocery deliveries, making it the fastest online grocery delivery service in the city. Rather than delivering orders via local supermarkets or grocery stores, Yalla! Mart […]

A total of 2,020 real estate and properties transactions were valued at AED 4.5 billion in total during the week ending 01 July 2021, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly report said 119 plots were sold for AED 845.1 million, 1,321 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.25 billion. It noted […]

The creators of the feature film “CHAMPIONS” have today announced its forthcoming September 2021 release across the GCC. The 90’ minute uplifting comedy, produced by Oscar-winning producer Andrés Vicente Gómez and directed by Manuel Calvo, tells the story of Khaled, the assistant coach of a top Saudi Arabian football team. One day, after a stressful […]

As demand for summer travel kicks into high gear, Emirates customers have more to look forward to with popular destinations in Europe opening up for quarantine-free travel. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have opened their doors for tourism, and Emirates is gearing up to help more UAE travellers get the most out of their summer holidays […]

Worldwide leader in travel retail, Travelport, and one of the world’s largest international airlines, Emirates, today announced they have reached a commercial agreement that will allow Travelport-connected travel agencies to avoid the airline’s surcharge on bookings via Global Distribution Systems (GDS) that will be introduced from 01 July 2021. Furthermore, the companies announced a new long-term […]

Dubai’s highly anticipated annual shopping festival, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is back with a bang and what better way to celebrate than visiting Dubai Festival City Mall, part of Al-Futtaim Malls for the opening. In partnership with Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the major shopping, dining, entertainment, and retail destination will be launching […]

Dubai Economy has honored Samsung Gulf Electronics with the coveted Dubai Quality Global Awards2021 at the annual Business Excellence Awards that recognized the brand for maintaining the highest professional standards in organizational practices and performance. Samsung Gulf Electronics was announced the category winner in the 2020 cycle of the Business Excellence Awards having exceeded the […]

The British Council has launched its popular Summer School programme that helps parents from across UAE give their children the confidence and tools to succeed in an evolving world. The programme has been created to excite children to learn rather than spend complete hours in front of a screen. The coursesspark children’s imagination, so they […]

DP World announces the acquisition of 100 per cent of syncreon for an enterprise value of US$1.2 billion. This transaction is subject to customary completion conditions and is expected to close in 2H2021. syncreon is a US based global logistics provider that specializes in the design and operation of complex supply chains for the high […]

Israel’s highest-ranking diplomat, Yair Lapid, arrived in the United Arab Emirates yesterday, marking the first official visit by an Israeli minister to the Gulf state. The Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister who was sworn in on June 13th 2021, is being hosted by UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan from June […]

Enjoy a staycation season like no other with super value deals available for one day only as part of the first-ever Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)  24 Hour Flash Sale – Hotels Edition! From 10am on 1 July to 10am on 2 July, residents and visitors can discover extra-special hotel offers including amazing getaways, promotional room […]

The opening day celebrations for the latest edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) will officially launch 10 weeks filled with the very best sales, promotions, family fun, dining offers and entertainment across the city. Taking place from 1 July to 4 September, the 24th DSS will celebrate everything that makes Dubai the number one summer […]

I caught up this week with Aparna Bajpai on Zoom. She is the founder of BeingShe, a platform for encouraging women to realize their potential and live the life of their dreams. Aparna’s life story is an inspiration for all women out there who are going through an identity crisis. Here is her story. Aparna […]

Emirates is expecting more than 450,000 passengers to travel from, to and through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport over the course of the next two weekends on over 1,600 flights. The busiest days for the airline will be the next two weekends, 2-3 July and 9-10 July, although high passenger traffic is expected to […]

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has inaugurated Infinity des Lumières, the GCC’s largest immersive digital art centre. Representing a new era of modern immersive art, the establishment of the centre further enhances Dubai’s position as the city of the future. The inauguration […]

”Economy has priority in the next stage, and we must mobilise all our creative minds and our exceptional efforts to catapult Dubai’s economy to new heights,” said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, during a meeting on Tuesday with the Board of Directors of Dubai […]

Within one month from launch the digital crowdfunding platform supported an entrepreneurial initiative to raise 100% capital required Dubai Next, the first official crowdfunding platform in Dubai launched last month by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has achieved a remarkable […]

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC)together with The BIG 5 have recently hosted a webinar entitled “The role of diversity and inclusion in transforming the construction industry”. The online event is the latest in a series of webinars held by the DBWC to discuss pressing topics, motivate women to engage in various economic sectors, accelerate […]

Euronews, one of the world’s leading new platforms, has hailed Dubai’s leadership and Dubai Sports Council for their “active approach to fitness” through the pandemic. Describing Dubai as one of the fittest cities in the world, Euronews featured Dubai’s sports and fitness industry in their latest edition of Focus – a program that focuses on […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) invites local and international firms to apply to join the next cohort for its Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Programme. The cohort will be open to applicants from 1st to 31st July. Successful cohort applicants will be invited to apply to enter the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Programme. Launched […]

Gulf Capital and MEED have today revealed the agenda / plan for the 2021 edition of their Gulf Capital SME Insights programme. The series of activities curated by Gulf Capital and MEED, now in the tenth year of partnership, aims to help SMEs plan and mobilise sustainable, safe practices and look forward to a decade […]

BHM Capital Financial Services PSC (formerly known as BH Mubasher), one of the leading companies in the UAE financial markets, has been appointed as a Liquidity Provider for the newly listed ‘The Bitcoin Fund’ of Canada’s3iQ in Dubai. The world’s first regulated Bitcoin fund has been listed on the Nasdaq Dubai under the trading symbol: […]

Growing momentum behind Dubai’s digital economy is expected to modernise the emirate’s key sectors and support the development of emerging industries, according to public and private sector stakeholders speaking today at the Future Growth Forum in Dubai. The high-level forum, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and hosted at the Dubai World Trade […]

The Dubai Association Conference will return for its third edition on 21 February 2022, with a series of events in the lead up to maximise its impact and create platforms for associations as they explore the future of the sector. The conference will once again be hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has been recognised by the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) for providing world-class guest services and experiences, winning the ‘Best Service Performance Brand Award 2021’ in hospitality and entertainment category. The announcement was made during a highly anticipated annual […]

Azizi Developments, Dubai’s leading private developer, has just announced the addition of a gigantic crystal lagoon, akin to a massive swimming pool that is over 2.7 km in length covering an area of more than 130,026 sq. m, that will stretch across the entirety of its Riviera development in MBR City. With stunning blue flooring, […]

Emirates, one of the first global airlines to pilot the IATA Travel Pass in April, now offers the IATA Travel Pass solution to customers flying to 10 cities and plans to extend it to all routes across its network in the coming weeks. In addition, Emirates has also partnered with Alhosn, the official UAE app […]

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children announced its partnership with L’Oréal Fund for Women to launch the “IsolationBuilding” project, with an aim to protect the beneficiaries and faculty to ensure the continuity of its services with high safety measures. Through this pioneering project, new residents will be placed upon arrival in the isolation building during […]

The sale of homes priced at over USD 10 million has risen sharply in Dubai, according to global property consultants, Knight Frank. Faisal Durrani, Head of Middle East Research at Knight Frank explained, “The uber luxury end of the market is a terrific barometer for general market sentiment. And in Dubai, we appear to be in […]

Another edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is finally here! Back for its 24th year, the annual retail celebration will feature 10 weeks of sensational shopping, food, fun and festivities, super promotions, epic giveaways and fountain shows plus much more with daily activities taking place across the city from 1 July to 4 September. […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced the launch of “Hayak” program, especially designed for employees from the companies operating at DAFZA and the first of its kind program across free zones in the emirate of Dubai. The new program provides its members with various offers and services from a group of partners and prestigious brands […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, in association with the American University in Dubai (AUD), has added a new business incubator to its expanding network of certified business incubators and accelerators. The new incubator at AUD embodies the vision laid down in the 50 […]

To mark UN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day and the vital role that they play in post-pandemic recovery , Emirates is empowering small and medium sized enterprises to get back into the skies and turn their travel budgets into rewards by debuting a Business Rewards incentive for new members who sign up for the programme. Small […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre and the top innovation hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region,announces that China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, SINOSURE, has chosen DIFC as the location for its first office in the Middle East. SINOSURE is a state-funded and policy-oriented insurance company […]

For those wishing to add more plant power to their meals or those who are already 100% vegan, FreshToHome (FTH) is now offering a variety of vegan food products to satiate appetites. FTH’s wealth of plant-based products includes ready-to-cook meals, traditional Mediterranean favourites, the popular vegan meat range from Future Farms and of course farm […]

Automechanika Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s largest international automotive aftermarket trade show, has announced it will host the inaugural Automechanika Dubai Awards to recognise and award the top talent and highest performing organisations in the sector. Nineteen awards across three distinct categories –Service Providers, People and Products and Training – will be announced on […]

Dubai Economy is set announce the winners of the 27th Business Excellence Awards(BEA) in an online ceremony to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the 28th of June 2021. The prestigious awards, which recognise […]

The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi (DCD) has launched, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), an awareness campaign entitled “Listen First” which aims to increase awareness among community members in general and families in particular of the need to listen to children from early childhood to age […]

The activities of the ‘Dubai World Dental Meeting’‘DWDM’have officially kicked off today, and will run until June 28thatthe Novotel Hotel in Dubai. The meeting includes workshops that highlight the most pressing topics in the field of dentistry such as dental implants, dental restoration, cosmetic dentistry and the latest methods and techniques applied in dental treatment. […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) supports the design of the urban environment, and the people of Dubai, and the empowerment of People of Determination to become more productive and effective. This is done by providing its Customers and Employees of Determination with easy access to its services, buildings, and facilities, including its Customer Happiness […]

WOODArt by RBIC Group will open its doors for an incredible night of artistic experiences—hosting home décor fans, artists, and interior designers to showcase its customized bespoke upscale wood furniture pieces. Bringing a new light to the artisanal craftsmanship, WOODArt is a new emerging one-stop shop of modern natural wooden furniture opening its first-ever showroom at […]

With summer in Dubai in full swing, the city’s unique indoor attractions are welcoming residents and visitors with comprehensive safety and precautionary measures firmly in place. Dubai offers a plethora of varied fun and cultural experiences, ensuring there are plenty of ways to keep the little ones cool and the whole family engaged during their […]

An immersive visual spectacle with world-class entertainment unlike anything seen before; The Theater Dubai is set to change the face of nightlife in the Middle East. Directed by the Middle East’s very own showman, Lebanese-Armenian musician, composer and pianist, Guy Manoukian, The Theater Dubai promises an unparalleled experience with a lineup of dynamic shows that […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has been named one of ‘World’s Best Innovation Labs’ by Global Finance for 2021. Now in its fourth year, the annual report on the leading players and emerging trends in FinTech innovation is one of […]