As part of its annual Ramadan service, Emirates offers a specially curated meal served in ready-to-eat boxes to customers fasting during the holy month. This year, the airline’s in-house designers and product design team collaborated with local artists to produce bespoke designs for a special edition of its signature Ramadan service. The artists, based in Dubai, […]

The world’s first-ever online global talent social network platform FTalento is set to launch in Dubai this month and positioned to be the most innovative and most accessible online platform for talents waiting to be discovered and get their biggest break in the global fashion and entertainment industry. “From being in the music and fashion […]

As travellers worldwide dream of escaping on holiday, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’sextraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, is expanding in some of the most desirable leisure destinations across Europe and The United Arab Emirates. New openings for 2021- including Moxy Bordeaux, Moxy Bergen, Moxy Lisbon City, AC Hotel Tenerife, Residence Inn Al Jaddaf, and Four Points […]

The France Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is delighted to announce that LesCompagnons du Miel beekeepers’ cooperative has joined the Pavilion as a Thematic Sponsor. In Dubai, LesCompagnons du Miel will showcase the beekeeping sector’s vital importance for regional biodiversity, working via a cooperative model unlike any other in France. The Dubai World Expo will […]

The seventh edition of World Art Dubai,the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, is set to commence four days of artistic displays, immersive workshops and engaging features from Wednesday April 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As the popularity of affordable art continues to gain momentum, visitors to this year’s show can […]

The Bunker “The Bunker” mini-golf has opened in Topgolf Dubai. Perfect for the younger ones to practice their swing and get in to the Topgolf spirit or for those who are young at heart! The Bunker is a fun and funky environment located on the lower ground floor of Topgolf Dubai. Featuring a 9 hole […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has confirmed the implementation of the directives of the Executive Council of Government of Dubai regarding the financial self-sufficiency of football companies in Dubai as it is one of the most important elements of successful professionalism, and a major incentive […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia,is hosting the world’s largest Banksy exhibition supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). “The World of Banksy” will be the largest Banksy exhibition in the world, revealing 120 recreated pieces of Banksy’s most inspirational […]

One of the most effective ways to improve the success of your PPC campaigns and optimize your ROI is to optimize the landing pages. WordStream has provided hundreds of landing page tips and advice to help you boost your promotions over the last few years. Landing pages and the lead-capture types that go with them […]

Leading real estate developer, Bloom Properties announced today that it has begun the handover of units to owners at its premium development in Dubai, Bloom Towers. The delivery of the three residential towers highlights Bloom Properties’ commitment to developing high-quality residential developments that address existing and future market needs. Bloom Towers consist of 944 elegant, […]

With only a few days until the end of Expo 2020 Dubai’s special preview of Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, this is your final opportunity to witness the wonders that have attracted tens of thousands of visitors and proved particularly inspiring to children. A diverse array of young visitors to Terra have been sharing what […]

As the world marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, and the World Physical Activity Day on April 6, Dubai Sports Council has urged members of the community to embrace the celebrations, but without violating any of the COVID-19 safety norms and protocols. The World Health Organization (WHO) named April 6 as the […]

Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, announced that The View at The Palm, a stunning observation deck that showcases a 360-degree view of Palm Jumeirah, is set to open its doors to the public on 7 April 2021. Visitors can purchase their tickets and experience the Palm Jumeirah like never-before, as well as embark on an […]

Dubai Sports Council have issued a new set of medals to commemorate UAE’s “Year of the 50th“, which officially starts on April 6 and will continue until March 31, 2022. Last month, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared 2021 as the “Year of 50th” in the UAE to mark the Golden […]

Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, announced today, the launch of Alternative Crude Ecosystem (ACE) – a new bilateral trading platform to enable participants to trade multiple crude grades through the exchange. DME, which is based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the region’s leading […]

The Farjam Foundation is celebrating the pioneers of the Emirati contemporary art scene in its latest exhibition, Concepts and The Divine Abstract, at the DIFC until April 8, 2021. This is the first time the Foundation has assembled and showcased its exceptional holdings of Emirati pioneering modern masters to the younger generation of rising artists. The exhibition […]

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 and hosted by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Art Dubai returned, signaling the resurgence of the Emirate and embracing the resilient spirit that Dubai embodies. The fair received international acclaim […]

The Dubai-based airline, flydubai, today announced that its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will return to passenger service from 08 April. This follows the airline’s compliance with all of the requirements outlined in the Safety Decision issued by its regulator, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to ensure the safe return of the aircraft to service. […]

The UAE continues to be the preferred destination of international teams as they prepare for the upcoming Olympics and other major championships, with Dubai’s world-class stadiums and sports halls bustling with activity over the past few months, hosting some of the world’s top athletes in a safe environ, with gold-standard COVID-19 safety protocols in place. […]

Following the successful launch of skywardsmilesmall.com in the US, and UK, Emirates Skywards members can now earn Miles while shopping online with more than 50 brands in the UAE. Earning Skywards Miles is now even easier with everyday online purchases made across fashion, electronics, health, beauty, home, and many more. Enjoy a shopping spree with some of the […]

ServeU, a subsidiary company of Union Properties, has been awarded the Human Resources (HR) and staffing services contract for the United Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.The UK Department has been awarded the contract for the Pavilion for International Trade. As part of the collaboration, ServeU, along with its subcontracting partners Talents UAE, Big Fish, […]

Aventura Parks is the ultimate adventure hub to visit this April with themed activities for Ramadan, Easter and Spring. Guests can enjoy complementary arts & crafts while contributing to the Ramadan mural, and zipline through the Ghaf forest under a blanket of stars with Aventura’s extended hours. Children are encouraged to acquire essential life skills […]

World Art Dubai 2021, the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, is returning with a range of initiatives designed to build a new community of budding artists and emerging photographers in the emirate. Leveraging its long-term partnership with Rove Hotels and maximising burgeoning forward-thinking collaborations with private sector companies and local schools, the […]

“This work is inspired by the activists, strong women and girls around the world who have spent generations working towards equal rights, and the simple understanding that women’s rights are human rights.” said Leila Pazooki, Female Middle Eastern Visual Artist and Featured Artist at Leila Heller Gallery in Dubai. Leila Pazooki’s latest artwork ‘Reflection of […]

Thrive in 5 is a brand-new platform – and a first in the UAE – to help us all invest in our mental health, social relationships and professional development. Created by Dr Sarah Rasmi, licensed psychologist and managing director of Thrive Wellbeing Centre, Thrive in 5 offers short courses as a subscription service to organizations […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, which aims to double the creative industries’ GDP contribution to 5% of Dubai’s economy by 2025, from 2.6% at the end of 2020. The new strategy seeks to […]

For communications professionals, the shift from old to advanced technology poses both opportunities and risks. The area of public relations is inextricably linked to the publishers, which is, in turn, linked to the exploration and processing of knowledge by businesses and consumers. The shift from offline to online has thrown these sectors into disarray, and […]

Following a series of successful Build-Up Rides, the 11th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge took place earlier today applying a full Covid-19 management plan. Set against the most spectacular views of the city, UAE’s thriving cycling community took full advantage to enjoy the opportunity to ride and race their bikes over 94km through the streets […]

The polo action continues through the last few weeks of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club’s polo season as the AHPRC League 2021 has declared a new champion this March. Ed Banner Eve opened the afternoon with a goal at the Subsidiary Final match between Baylandi Polo and IFZA-Mahra Polo. Baylandi Polo dominated the first […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at 7.1 billion in total during the week ending 01 April 2021, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly real estate report said the sum of transactions was 1,746,   103 plots were sold for AED 722.02 million, 1,116 apartments and villas were sold for AED […]

Leading the way as the ultimate relaxed family beach resort, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is thrilled to announce the return of the highly sought-after children’s football camp Football Escapes this March half term. Running over two weeks from 28th March until 8th April, the coveted football camp will be hosted by sporting legend and former Premier […]

Dubai is dotted with numerous hidden culinary gems, and these resident-favourite budget eats have always been a special focus for Dubai Food Festival, the annual festival of food. As part of its drive to highlight these culinary destinations, DFF has today released a list of 33 of the best Hidden Gems in the city. Running […]

With World Autism Awareness Day approaching, the Emirates Airline Foundation has put the spotlight on the hurdles that children with autism faced in the last year, and the important role that special educational institutions play in ensuring these children fulfil their potential by providing them with access to the programmes and resources they needed. The […]

In the run up to World Health Day (7 April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on its flights. The carrier has also transported more than 100 tonnes of syringes across the world to support the delivery of […]

Celebrate Dubai’s vibrant art scene and local talent at the 11thedition of the popular bi-annual DIFC Art Nights. Themed on the sentiments of hope and positivity, the much-awaited, two-day (1 – 2April, 2021) event at Gate Village will start this Thursday from 6pmonwardstoshowcasethought-provoking and creative art pieces from emerging and established artists. DIFC Art Nights […]

Emirates has announced it will resume its direct service between Milan Malpensa and New York John F Kennedy International Airport from June 1st, 2021, re-opening year round connectivity between Europe and the US. The Milan-New York JFK flight will be an extension to Emirates’ existing flights to Milan EK205, operated by the Boeing 777-300 ER, offering […]

“Good SEO work only gets better over time. It’s only search engine tricks that need to keep changing when the ranking algorithms change.” –JILL WHALEN. What Are Backlinks? One of the most significant SEO variables is backlinks. Unfortunately, they’re also near the top of the list of SEO metrics over which you have little influence, […]

On a journey rich in science, literature and art, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is launching the activities of the last week of the virtual Reading Box that will comprise unique workshops and sessions to enrich the National Month of Reading and contribute to establishing reading as a daily habit in Emirati society. […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem& Associates LLP, recently organised a webinar updating businesses on Latest Amendments to the UAE Bankruptcy Law. The webinar was attended by 251 participants, including business owners, managers, lawyers, legal practitioners, corporate counsel, financial managers, chartered accountants, risk managers, financial auditors, and investors […]

The World Government Summit has launched an “Exceptional Edition” of the Best Minister Award in the world, to honour leading figures who have made distinguished achievements serving humanity in facing the difficult global challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. This follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime […]

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, the LEGO Foundation announces their support of Play Included™ C.I.C., a UK-based social enterprise dedicated to training teachers and psychologists to useLEGO® play for therapeutic purposes as part of the successful Brick-by-Brick™ programme. The partnership is based on a shared belief that all children should have […]

With the Holy Month soon upon us, Carrefour– owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE–announced today its theme and plans for Ramadan 2021. The brand hopes to make Ramadan more affordable for its communities with its ‘Together we Share’ campaign, investing over AED 30 million which will be passed on to customers […]

Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company, is launching ‘The Perfect Evening by Arabian Adventures’, a new, high-end dining experience in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR). Known for its award-winning range of desert safaris, city tours and on-going commitment to conservation in the DDCR, Arabian Adventures is revealing a luxurious new camp in […]

World Art Dubai 2021, the region’s most accessible and affordable retail art fair, returns next month with award-winning, established and emerging artists offering new ‘perspectives’ from 7 – 10 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With more than 200 artists and galleries displaying more than 2,000 pieces across a range of disciplines, World Art Dubai […]

EllingtonProperties, Dubai’s design-led property developer, has signed an AED300 million agreement with Al Hilal Homes, a leading real estate brokerage firm, to expand its Villa Collection at The Palm Island through a cluster of impeccably designed signature villas. Located on The Palm Jumeirah, the world’s most prestigious man-made island and one of Dubai’s premium neighbourhoods, […]

India’s top para shuttler Parul Parmar said the Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 3rd Dubai Para Badminton International 2021 Championships will set the tone for an important year which has the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and the World Championships lined up later in the year.

Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Capital knows its portfolio companies need to break out of the Middle East to become meaningful targets for global strategics. And that’s not going to happen by itself. Since its inception in 2006, the private equity firm has focused on building companies from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) into global leaders, largely […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates, Dubai’s award-winning international airline, to develop innovative solutions and enhance the future-readiness of the UAE’s aviation sector. The DFF’s Dubai Future Labs, an applied research lab that designs, develops, and tests cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies, launched in June 2020 by His […]

Emirates has announced it will resume four-weekly services to Orlando from 2nd June 2021, further expanding its US network, and offering customers worldwide more travel choices and enhanced connectivity via Dubai. With the addition of Orlando, Emirates will be serving over 60 weekly services to and from 11 US destinations including Boston, New York (JFK), Los […]

1. MINI GOLF Taking over right-wing of the ground floor of Topgolf Dubai, The Bunker Mini Golf & Café challenges children and the young at heart to a fun 9-hole putt-putt experience. Each hole in The Bunker represents a popular sport in the UAE, from falconry and football to horse riding and cycling, plus many […]

Italian football legend Paolo Maldini paid a visit to Emirates Group Headquarters yesterday during his stay in Dubai. The AC Milan footballer, regarded as one of the greatest defenders ever, met with Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline. The meeting underscored the near 15 year relationship between Emirates and AC Milan. Maldini, who now serves as Technical Director […]

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 and hosted by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Art Dubai returns as one of the first in-person art international fairs of 2021, featuring 50 leading Contemporary and Modern galleries from […]

“SOCIAL MEDIA IS CHANGING THE WORLD, AND WE’RE ALL HERE WITNESSING IT”- IAN SOMERHALDER. Every year, the industry assesses the previous year’s developments and forecasts the next Digital Marketing developments. The transformations carried by COVID-19 cross this analysis in 2021. Everybody’s living was impacted by the year 2020. The latest coronavirus pandemic triggered suffering and […]

Bidfood Middle East, the leading foodservice distributor in the region and part of JSE-listed Bidfood Group, has appointed former employee, Samer Abou Daher, as regional Director of People and Culture. The move comes as BME turns the dial up on its People Development vision – an integral part of its mission to nurture a people-focused […]

Emirates has made its first A380 touchdown at Terminal 1 in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), making it the first airline to operate the double-decker aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s latest aviation landmark. EK flight 2803 landed in Jeddah at 1810hrs yesterday and was greeted with a water cannon salute. For the […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), congratulates students from The Philippine School Dubai who took home first place in DCT’s first-ever High School Challenge. The High School Challenge, a trivia-style competition inspired by the long-standing ‘University Challenge’ in the UK, took place virtually, with the finale taking place between The Philippine School and Sheffield Private School, […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the handover of Mina, its luxurious development on the eastern crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Mr Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, and Mr Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, officially inaugurated Mina in the presence of senior members of the […]

The aircraft departed Dubai International (DXB) at 09:44 and arrived in Tirana International Airport (TIA) at 13:46 local time. The flight was welcomed on arrival by a ceremonial water cannon salute and representatives from the airport and Albanian government officials. flydubai will serve this route with twice weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays. With the […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought after lifestyle destinations, is gearing up to host the best art and culture experiences for Art Week taking place from today until Saturday, 3 April 2021. Art Week includes the 14th edition of Art Dubai, the world’s largest international art fair,being hosted across a number […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the long-time favourite “Kids Fest” is making its annual return to the Season’sline-up. Until April 10th, the Global Village agenda is dedicated to children, with numerous activities taking place across the park to further enhance the Silver […]