Those looking for a perfect spot for retail therapy this month, need not look any further as Dubai Festival City Mall, part of Al-Futtaim Malls, will be participating in the Three-Day Super Sale from Thursday 27th May to Saturday 29th May 2021. Over the course of this weekend, shoppers will be spoilt for choice with […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced the launch of the DMCC Crypto Centre, a comprehensive ecosystem for businesses operating in the cryptographic and blockchain sectors. The official inauguration was attended by a number of high-profile government and industry representatives including His […]

Following last week’s in-person Arabian Travel Market the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism showcase, continued this week with the opening today (Monday 24 May 2021) of ATM Virtual. Under the same theme of ‘A new dawn for travel & tourism’, the three-day event, which was specifically designed for those industry professionals unable to attend the […]

This year’s first 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) will wow shoppers with huge savings, mega deals and life-changing prizes! Taking place from 27 to 29 May, the 72-hour retail celebration will see prices drop by up to 90 per cent at more than 1,500 stores and brands, plus incredible promotions at some of the city’s […]

Most of the world has come to a halt as a result of the global pandemic. As a type of social distancing, hundreds of millions of people work from home across the world. For both corporate meetings and sharing a ‘quarantini’ during digital happy hours, standing at the front of a webcam for hours has […]

Emirates has revealed that it will be celebrating Jordan’s 75th Independence Day in style this year, as the country marks its milestone anniversary. Customers boarding their Emirates flights from 24-26 May can expect thoughtful touches at every step of their journey, from locally inspired dishes onboard, to an on ground commemoration of the occasion at check-in, […]

The Trump International Golf Club at DAMAC Hills is offering new and improved golf courses, packages, F&B offerings and more this summer. The club, with an 18-hole championship course as its centerpiece and a 9-hole floodlit PAR 3, both designed by Gil Hanse, is a popular destination for golfers’ keen on 27-holes of challenging yet […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the launch of two new summer routes. The carrier will operate three weekly flights to Mykonos International Airport (JMK) and Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) between 18 June and 29 September. The launch of flights to the two Greek islands brings the number of seasonal routes served by flydubai […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened this morning the 20th edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest B2B airport industry exhibition, that had generated an overwhelming response in its new physical […]

Emirates is helping take the stress out of travel for UAE travellers wanting to travel and reconnect to new experiences. The airline is offering special fares to 10 popular destinations, now open for visitors, so they can enjoy their long-awaited summer holidays. Destinations like the Maldives, Seychelles, Athens, Moscow and cities in the US included […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy reports that 15,475 new licenses have been issued during the first quarter of 2021, a growth of 19% compared to Q1 2020, when 13,027 licences were issued. This highlights the resilience of the business environment of Dubai and the emirate’s economic competitiveness and ability to […]

The sixth edition of the Global Business Forum (GBF) Africa will be held on October 13-14, 2021 under the theme Transformation Through Trade, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of […]

Germany and Ireland pledged €160 million towards the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) “Raise Your Hand” campaign. Two thirds of the pledged contributions will go to GPE’s new Girls’ Education Accelerator, a specialized fund to get more girls into school and learning. Germany made an early pledge of €100 million towards GPE’s Girls’ Education Accelerator […]

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Chinese Embassy in UAE have jointly announced the official launch of a regional vaccination site in Dubai. The launch follows a meeting in the UAE in March between H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Wang Yi, […]

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) International Investor Roadshow 2021 has successfully reinforced links between equity and fixed income issuers in Dubai and leading investment institutions in the US, UK, Europe, Asia and MENA. The event included 112 One-on-One meetings with senior representatives of 35 international funds managing approximately an average of US$ 40 billion of […]

Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport industry B2B platform, will open tomorrow, May 24th and will run until May 26that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) as the ICAO paints the ‘most optimistic scenario’ of the industry’s global recovery by June 2021 and the start of the journey to regain the lost pace of […]

The largest annual international scientific dental conference and exhibition in the world- the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) will welcome visitors back to its 25th edition next month at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Recognised last year as ‘the largest international annual scientific dental conference and exhibition in the […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, rolled out innovative initiatives and strengthened its support to the entrepreneur community in 2020, enabling them to stand up to the unprecedented challenges brought in by COVID-19. Start-ups and entrepreneurs in Dubai received over AED 192 million worth […]

Over the past years, Al Quoz has successfully transformed from an industrial area to the beating heart of the creative scene in Dubai, contributing to enriching the cultural scene in the emirate with creativity and innovation. It achieved this by embracing modern art galleries and film, photography and music studios as well as the best […]

Invest in Dubai Real Estate, the virtual real estate platform and a major initiative of Dubai Land Department, in partnership with the International Property Show, is gearing up to host a think tank programme on 26-27 May. The programme is primed to become the Middle East’s most influential 2021 event as it will cater to […]

One of Dubai’s most anticipated and best loved shopping events, 3 Day Super Sale (3 DSS) is set to return for its first edition of 2021. Taking place from Thursday 27 May to Saturday 29 May, the bi-annual mega promotion will invite residents and visitors to explore huge savings of up to 90 per cent […]

FitLab is welcoming participants of all abilities to experience Yoga under the full moon on the Lawns at Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday, 26th May from 7.30PM until 8.30PM. Yoga at FitLab is FitLab’s newest addition to the brand, enhancing member and non-member’s opportunity to improve wellness and grow healthy habits without not always going […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it will host a series of cultural sessions as part of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival(SCRF) at Al Safa Art & Design Library from 19 to 29 May, in line with the importance Dubai Culture associates with libraries as knowledge, educational and entertainment destinations, enhancing the […]

Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST)part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)  to further Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations, launches ‘Get into the Green Scene’. The initiative is aimed at Dubai residents and visitors to raise awareness of the city’s sustainable attractions and highlight the ease of […]

Google Workspace is the next step in the G Suite evolution. It’s not even the first time the name has been changed. “Google Apps for Your Domain” was the original name of the service. It was later changed to simply “Google Apps” before being renamed “G Suite” in 2016. According to Google, the term “G […]

This past week I connected with Hanane on Zoom. I am still grappling with the thought – How can someone achieve so much in such little time? Hanane was born in Casablanca and shaped in New York. Armed with an MBA in Marketing and Finance (with distinction) from the New York Institute of Technology, she […]

The UAE knights will be vying for the top spot, along with 80 celebrated international endurance riders from 32 nations, at the Longines FEI Endurance World Championship 2021, opening tomorrow, May 22nd, in Pisa San Rossore, Italy. The UAE team have the highest probability for success with a prestigious track record of achievements that goes […]

Master developer Nakheel has sold AED800 million worth of villas in a record four hours, with investors clamouring to snap up new villas at its new Murooj Al Furjan community. Phase one, comprising 217 four- and five-bedroom homes released on Thursday (20 May), is sold out. A Nakheel spokesman said: “The overwhelming response to Murooj […]

As the physical instalment of Arabian Travel Market 2021 drew to a close, Dubai’s Department of Tourism ad Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hailed a safe and successful week at the world’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months that was held from 16 – 19 Mayat the Dubai World Trade Centre.  The event […]

The BarCoe Studio, an Abu Dhabi based audio, video and music-event production company has been putting locally-based musicians at the forefront of their endeavors by providing music services to support them and minimize the impact the pandemic has had on their livelihoods. Founded by Sean Barcoe, Pilot and Audio Engineer, The BarCoe Studio has been […]

Global Village looks to the future with a clear vision for sustained success, keen to collaborate alongside aspirational business owners and explore new opportunities. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has begun its preparations for Season 26, with strategic direction and the park’s long-standing traditions of creativity, […]

People’s present degree of online technology is nothing short of amazing. Consider how much data is produced daily: up to 1.5 billion individual instances or units of content, according to research materials. Add in more than 140 million tweets a day and 2 million uploaded videos, and you’ve got a recipe for success. If you’re […]

Emirates has successfully concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM), the largest in-person travel industry event to take place globally since the pandemic began. Click here to watch how visitors safely experienced Emirates’ products at this year’s ATM. The staging of this year’s Arabian Travel Market is reflective of Dubai’s sustained efforts and consistent approach to […]

Master developer Nakheel has launched Murooj Al Furjan, a residential community of 418 villasatAl Furjan, one of its largest, most popular mixed-use developments in Dubai. Spanning five million square feet across two new, gated communities, Murooj Al Furjan phase one comprises 314 four-bedroom villas and 104 five-bedroom villas set among extensive landscaped green space and […]

Following the re-opening of KSA borders, The View at The Palm, the 360-degree observation deck at the top of The Palm Tower, extends special offers to welcome Saudi families to explore uninterrupted views of Palm Jumeirah,the Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf from 17 May to 17 June. Launched in April, The View at The […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector is a key pillar of the national economy, and that the UAE continues to give increasing attention to the sector through initiatives and programmes launched to support […]

Sonder, a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience, with more than 160 spaces in Dubai, has seen strong demand for its tech-enabled offering both in the UAE and across the globe during the pandemic with an average occupancy rate of 70 percent. Present in 35 cities in eight countries, with 4,500+ […]

ENOC Group today announced plans to open 25 new service stations across the UAE by the end of 2021, 12 service stations in Sharjah, 11 in Dubai and two in the Northern Emirates. ENOC will also build one marine service station in Dubai. Three of the 11 stations planned in Dubai will be compact stations, […]

SICIS, an Italian company of excellence and Platinum sponsor of the Italian Pavilion is the mosaic veil’s creator, a true work of art within the pavilion. With tesserae in glass and gold, SICIS recreates elements from the original mosaics of Palazzo dei Normanni and the Palatine Chapel in Palermo run along the walls surrounding the […]

Following the launch of nine new rides, including the world’s tallest swing ride, along with a whole new F&B and retail experience at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts™has monumental plans for the rest of 2021 with its array of exciting launches. These include two world-first rides and record setting thrills inspired by the […]

Emirates has pledged its support to tourism in Indonesia through a Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) outlining joint marketing activities to promote the country. The MoC was signed at Arabian Travel Market 2021, by Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations – Far East at Emirates and Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister for Marketing, the Ministry of […]

RAKBANK recently opened a new RAKelite Center that is conveniently located in Dubai’s Business Bay, the heart of the city’s business district. The location of the new RAKelite Center offers RAKBANK’s valued Elite and Wealth Management customers easy and instant access to a wide range of financial solutions as well as their dedicated Relationship Managers. […]

DIFC FinTech Hive,the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region,continues to build on its leadership in driving the Future of Finance with a new virtual format for its highly successful FinTech Accelerator programme this year. The FinTech Accelerator 2021 will be run as a hybrid format […]

Airport Show, the world’s largest B2B show for the multi-billion-dollar airport industry, has received strong support for the 2021 edition from the Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), a leading engineering organisation responsible for the master planning, design, infrastructure development and construction of Dubai’s dynamic aviation sector. On behalf of the Government of Dubai, DAEP spearheads […]

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), a part of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has unveiled a brand-new scholarship at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to mark the UAE’s Year of the 50th, and bolster its efforts to provide quality vocational education opportunities to young people, covering key specialisations within […]

As the growth of the airport sector in the Middle East was highly disturbed since the Covid-19 pandemic, plans to expand airports in all related sectors specialize in: air freight, aircraft construction and business aviation. Business France will bring together a delegation of French companies to join the In-Person experience and benefit from face-to-face networking […]

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) has signed an agreement with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The agreement will support the regulation, offering, issuance, listing and trading of crypto assets within the free zone. The agreement was signed by Her Excellency Dr. Maryam Al Suwaidi, Acting CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority and Amna […]

Most leaders don’t realize that success necessitates getting together and organizing a much broader spectrum of efforts. A poor performance in any of the four strategic realms of technology, data, process, or organizational change capabilities may derail a well-planned transformation. It’s all about people when it comes to the important things, from designing and sharing […]

New Media Academy, a platform designed to shape the future of social media by incubating next-generation digital leaders in the Middle East, today launched the second season of its signature content creators program – the Faris Al Muhtawa. Officially launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

Investment jointly provided by two UAE-based alternative asset managers enabled the Jordanian apparel manufacturer to execute on its growth plan. Funds advised by Gulf Capital and NBK Capital Partners, respectively, have announced today a full and successful exit of their growth capital facility in Jordan’s Classic Fashion Apparel Industries (“Classic Fashion”). The exit was financed […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering 350 catchy number plates of 2, 3, 4 and 5 digits for private and classic vehicles. Plates on offer bear (A-B-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W) codes. This 64th online auction is the second of its kind this year. Registration of bidders starts this Sunday, 23rd May, and the bidding process kicks […]

As the 28th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 is well underway, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is showcasing the destination’s progress as a key cultural hub, as well as the city’s rich arts and heritage landscape. Throughout the four-day event, which runs until 19th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai […]

Digital marketing now has more applications and a broader reach than ever before. According to Statista, the number of active email accounts will reach 5.6 billion by the end of 2019. Local searches are becoming so strong, according to Hubspot, that 72 percent of local business searches result in a visit within a 5-mile radius. […]

Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei, one of the world’s top tech brands, to further extend its existing partnership. The enhanced collaboration will allow both brands to build awareness to a wider audience in the Middle East and beyond. The agreement was signed at Arabian Travel Market […]

Summer is one of the most exciting seasons and it’s the perfect time to go outdoors and to the beach. It’s also a perfect time to go out in the sun and finally achieve the body you wanted for so long. “Being a model in Dubai for almost a decade, I get the pressure of […]

As the 28thedition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021is well underway, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)is showcasing the destination’s progress as a key cultural hub, as well as the city’s rich arts and heritage landscape. Throughout the four-day event,which runs until 19 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Tourism will be displaying […]

Spend quality time with loved ones and make the most out of Dubai’s luxury hotel pools and beaches with Viya Access. The new luxury leisure and pool access pass from Viya, Dubai’s luxury rewards app, offers unlimited entry to Dubai’s most lavish hotel resorts, stunning beaches, glistening pools, water parks and premium fitness facilities. Family […]

A report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy shows that the number of operating businesses in Al Quoz has reached 12,437 to date. Of these, 73 per cent are Commercial, followed by Professional (20 per cent) and the rest related to Tourism and Industry. The report presents the volume of […]

After holding it in digital format in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) will be staged for the eighth time at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 24 to 26. As a co-located event of the 20th edition of Airport Show, the world’s largest airport industry B2B […]

Golf industry veteran, Nick Tarratt, has been appointed as Tournament Director and Senior Auditor of Handicaps for the Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL) Mini-Series, to be held on Sunday June 20th, on the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. The EAGL Mini-Series is a 9-hole initiative with eight Teams with four amateurs in all teams. […]