The Middle East’s leading art fair, Art Dubai will stage its 14th edition in a purpose-built venue at the iconic Gate Building in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), 29 March to 3 April 2021. Art Dubai will operate at the highest COVID-19 safety protocols; alongside standard procedures, including regular testing of participants, the fair has […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, has just launched Breakout Wednesdays: an exciting offer that allows every visitor to enjoy entrance to the Park and a complimentary meal every Wednesday starting March, 2021. Breakout Wednesdays are open to everyone. Be it parents looking for some after school thrills and dinner […]

A global study of private sector perspectives highlights how international trade flows have remained robust despite the pandemic. On average, companies allocated 32% of revenue from the first half of 2020 to help them switch suppliers or logistics providers and change production or purchasing locations. Consequently, 42% of companies saw international revenue expand in the first half […]

This March, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, is inviting the Dubai community to celebrate their mums with unmissable offers across the Centre’s portfolio of over 350 retail and F&B outlets. WELLNESS Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre Offer: Ladies visiting Waldorf Astoria Spa in March can complement their […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has urged UAE citizens and residents who wish to act as ambassadors for the country and help welcome millions of visitors to the first World Expo in the region to sign up for the Expo 2020 Volunteers Programme, with applications set to close on 31st March 2021. Following a huge response garnered […]

Get ready for the ultimate day club experience the UAE has been waiting for! Legendary Ibiza beach club, O Beach, can now reveal that it will open its doors on Palm Jumeriah’s newest hot spot, Palm West Beach later this year. The highly anticipated opening of O Beach Dubai will bring an unrivalled beach club experience […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced today a long-term strategic partnership to enhance school feeding programmes in Africa. This strategic agreement renews and strengthens the longstanding partnership between WFP and Dubai Cares and focuses on securing the health and wellbeing of […]

“Marketers need to build digital relationships and reputation before closing a sale.” – Chris Brogan. The act of communicating with customers to persuade them to purchase a product or subscribe to a service is known as marketing. Marketing, in any form, is one of the most important activities for any company to engage in, as no […]

With Ramadan just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your gifts and nutritious meals for the holy month. NRTC Fresh has launched a brand-new gift corner filled with a mouth-watering, showstopping array of edible arrangements that would make the perfect centre piece to present during Iftar meals. The new gift […]

The 17th edition of Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD continued on the second day, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The 3-day gathering of humanitarian leaders, running until the 17th of […]

Gartner, Inc. identified the top 10 data and analytics (D&A) technology trends for 2021 that can help organizations respond to change, uncertainty and the opportunities they bring in the next year. “The speed at which the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted organizations has forced D&A leaders to have tools and processes in place to identify key technology […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)participated in a virtual workshop organised by Abu Dhabi Public Libraries on 15 March that highlighted the role of public libraries in promoting reading and consolidating a culture of learning and research. The Authorityemphasisedthe extensive, rich content in Dubai’s public libraries and the activities that contribute to encouraging reading […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and entreprise – has welcomed The Place Business Centre, a workspace solution in partnership with the Ukrainian Business Council (UBC), to its thriving business community. The UBC headquarters in the UAE will be also located at The Place Business Centre. […]

Many business owners are hesitant to admit that online traffic is much more essential to their company’s progress than they realize. It is a barometer of how well your company is performing in comparison to similar businesses, it improves your identity online, it is also the best approach to your site’s SEO credibility, and, as […]

Citron, the Dubai based family business that supplies innovative mealtime products to families, has entered into an exciting agreement with master distribution company MAPYR to drive growth, further innovation and continued success. MAPYR, a fellow family-owned business of over 10 years, distributes more than 20 premium family focused brands, predominantly from key European markets, across […]

Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the annual festival of food, is back! Celebrating the culinary capital of the region, the 24-day event will showcase Dubai’s most exciting gastronomy offerings with a city-wide festival of food, from 25 March to 17 April. This year’s edition will focus on four highlights of Dubai’s food scene: rich culinary diversity, […]

NUMAISH® feels proud to empower brands, which take initiatives for making fashion sustainable, ethical & the revival of handwoven heritage. The current popularity of slow, conscious & mindful fashion is not only good for the environment but for wardrobes too in the current times. NUMAISH® will host its 30th edition this summer, with a key […]

According to the real estate bulletin issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD) under the name ‘Real Estate Updates,’3,036 new investors entered the market in January and February 2021, representing 62% of the total number of investors during the same period. The bulletin highlighted the flexibility of Dubai’s real estate sector since the beginning of 2021and […]

Emirates and TAP Air Portugal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines. The new agreement will see customers of both airlines benefit from seamless connectivity on many new routes across the Americas, North Africa and East Asia. Emirates and TAP Air Portugal will also […]

Cycling enthusiasts throughout the region prepare for the legendary Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, which will take place later this month. Taking place on March 26, 2021, the illustrious 92km Race and short course will start and finish at the Dubai International Sports Stadium in Dubai Sports City, taking the region’s thriving cycling community through […]

In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021last week, Jumeirah Group hosted a special lunch of thought-provoking discussions with some of the country’s most aspirational women. A historical moment on the global calendar, this year’s theme was #ChooseToChallengeto call out gender bias and inequality. With inclusivity a core value of its business, Jumeirahbrought together women […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) will organise the 7th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 6 -7 October 2021 at Expo 2020 Dubai. […]

The sectors with the most promising opportunities in the next 50 years and the new prospects that will be available in the future for our rapidly evolving world were the main topics on the agenda for the second chapter of the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations titled ‘New Opportunities’. The virtual third edition […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2020 in recognition of its outstanding achievements through its Traffic Safety Strategy Scheme. In the process, RTA has become the first government entity outside the UK to win this prestigious award for the third time running, having won it earlier […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced a strategic partnership with leading international hospitality company, Jumeirah Group, to facilitate graduates in pursuing successful careers in the tourism and hospitality sectors, and forms an integral part of the industry nationalisation initiative, Medyaf. This initiative is […]

Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan this year by embracing ‘Arabian Nights’ at Sonara Camp nestled in the beautiful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Gather family and friends for a one of a kind escape of the city to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature while enjoying traditional Arabic pursuits including stargazing with an astronomer, […]

Backlinks are an essential part of any SEO strategy, and understanding how to construct them can assist your blog ranking in several different ways. Building backlinks is a must-do challenge for website owner who wants to increase and retain organic traffic to the website over time due to their SEO strategy. Finding out where to […]

Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Higher Committee, expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for launching the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Al Tayer, who is also Director General and Chairman of […]

Mai Dubai announced that it has partnered with DGrade, manufacturer of eco-friendly clothing, to support its ‘Simply Bottles’ recycling initiative for schools. The initiative has been designed to educate, engage and empower children to contribute to sustainability by increasing recovery and recycling rates of plastic bottles in the UAE. The campaign, which runs until June […]

Calling on all young art enthusiasts attending SISD, the 5-star family-friendly Swissôtel Al Ghurair challenged grade 8 students to an Art Competition that will see 10 finalist student’s art displayed across Swissôtel Al Ghurair and 3 students will also have the chance to win exciting prizes with the top prize taking on lucky student on […]

SIVVI.COM, the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle destination, is proud to announce its partnership with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to support education for underprivileged girls around the world in celebration of women this month. SIVVI customers will be able to donate directly on the website upon checkout during the […]

Director General of Dubai Customs H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih received the “Great Place to Work” certificate, which puts Dubai Customs as the first customs organization to have received such certification. The certificate was given to Dubai Customs in the presence of Ibrahim Mougharbel, Managing Director, Great Place To Work® UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, Danzel Alan […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan that maps out a comprehensive future map for sustainable urban development in the city. Aligned with the UAE’s vision for the next 50 years, the Plan is […]

Customer engagement is a metric that measures how well a company interacts with its customers at all stages of their lives. Customers can help brands maintain and expand a “human-to-human” association with them instead of taking part with them on a variety of media. This creates cost beyond global communication. Customer engagement is no longer […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan that maps out a comprehensive future map for sustainable urban development in the city. Aligned with the UAE’s vision for the next 50 years, the Plan is […]

The UAE Rugby Federation announced on Tuesday that a friendly match will be held between the country’s first national team and its Israeli counterpart at the Dubai Sports City stadiums on 19th March. The friendly match aims to shed light on the role of sport in promoting relations among various countries as well as consolidating […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the launch of the ‘Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre’ in Business Bay, an integrated platform for young citizens and entrepreneurs with creative and ambitious ideas in the tourism, franchising, and e-commerce sectors. The Centre will support projects related […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received the 100 percent “Paperless Stamp” from Smart Dubai, in recognition of its success in completing the digital transformation of all its operations and services by 100 percent. This new achievement underlines its excellence in smart adoption and making Dubai the favourite place to live, work and visit. DEWA […]

There seem to be a multitude of reasons why a business might need to completely redesign its products, facilities, or marketing strategy in today’s dynamic and gradually evolving industry structure. This is known as business transformation, and it frequently entails significant corporate reorganization and also structural alterations to the economic parts of the firm and […]

As any marketer knows, if you want to succeed in today’s environment, you’ll need a smart digital marketing plan, and sales funnels will be an integral part of your digital strategy. As a proponent of marketing strategy, the concept of gently leading a user via several actions while providing valuable content along the way leads […]

Abu Dhabi, the news you’ve been waiting for is finally here. We’re always creating, exploring and feeling inspired by our surroundings – and so, when Mama Rita fans in Abu Dhabi asked, we delivered. Starting on March 10, Mama Rita will be delivering to Abu Dhabi all of her on demand, home-style meals, available on […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) Sector in Dubai Economy issued 4,796 new licenses in February 2021, an increase of 3.4% from the 4,639 new licenses issued in February 2020. Among the new licenses issued in February 2021, 57% were professional (2,730), followed by 41.5% commercial (1,992), and the rest were distributed among tourism and […]

Dubai Culture is holding virtual music training workshops for children. The Authority is inviting citizens, residents and visitors, ages 6 -12 years, to join this programme, which is being organised throughout March as part of the Dubai Performing Arts Program, to develop their passion for music and be creative. Representing a cooperation between the Performing […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the start of flights to Tirana, the capital of Albania and becomes the first UAE-based airline to offer direct flights on this route. The airline will operate two flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Tirana International Airport (TIA) from 28 March. Commenting on the announcement, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “as countries within our flying radius lift […]

Imogen Simmonds, the 2020 women’s champion, will be back in Dubai this weekend, hoping to defend her IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai crown alongside a stacked field that also includes two-time Dubai women’s champion and Swiss legend Daniela Ryf. More than 1,400 have registered to take part for this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai, including nearly 100 elite professionals, […]

The Hotel Show Dubai is delighted to announce its return, live and in-person, from 31st May – 2nd June 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under this year’s theme, ‘Redefining Hospitality’, The Hotel Show Dubai offers the industry professionals in the Middle East a powerful platform from which to source, connect and learn about […]

Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), announced that it is preparing to launch the DMSat-1 satellite, the region’s first environmental nanometric satellite, on 20March 2021. The launch is part of a high-technology project undertaken to develop solutions to environmental challenges and address climate change. The satellite will be launched […]

Abu Dhabi-headquartered Gulf Capital has exited its investment in Egyptian Chinese Drilling Company in a secondary sale to another alternative investment firm based in the GCC region. The sale brings to an end a 7-year association between Gulf and ECDC which began in 2014 when Gulf Capital’s first private credit fund backed ECDC’s founders for […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region today reported the best performance in its 16-year history. Reaffirming Dubai’s growing reputation across the global finance industry, the number of new firms operating in DIFC grew 20 per cent, taking the total to 2,919. […]

One thing is for sure: we all understand how challenging it is to adjust to adapt. Change is unavoidable and an integral part of becoming human, whether it is intentional or accidental, gradual or abrupt. COVID-19 has caused an individual discover in our way of life over the last few months. And now, even going […]

The UAE Rugby Federation announced on Tuesday that a friendly match will be held between the country’s first national team and its Israeli counterpart at the Dubai Sports City stadiums on 19th March. The friendly match aims to shed light on the role of sport in promoting relations among various countries as well as consolidating […]

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles for Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has expanded its engagement in local motorsport announcing its one-year partnership with Dubai Autodrome. The new partnership will see AGMC providing the facility with a total of 10 vehicles comprising of the BMW M2 Competition, the BMW M3 Competition, the […]

To debunk the perception that street hailing is faster than e-hailing, Hala (Dubai Taxi) has set up a campaign that gives riders the chance to win AED 3000 if a Hala captain takes longer than 3 minutes to reach the pick-up location. The ‘3 minute arrival time’ campaign aims to spread awareness of Hala Captains’ […]

Elena Rybakina overcame a second set fightback by Saisai Zheng to reach the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday, winning 6-0 6-4, and she was joined there by Madison Keys, who marked her Dubai debut by taking just 64 minutes to claim a stunning 6-1 6-1 victory over qualifier En-Shuo […]

Get ready to go glorious green at The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination on Palm Jumeirah, as The Palm Fountain, the world’s largest fountain, participates in Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative. On 17 March, The Palm Fountain will join hundreds of iconic landmarks and sites across 55 countries around the world to light […]

Emirates has announced it will increase services to popular holiday destinations, Maldives and Seychelles, ahead of the Easter break. Starting 28 March, the airline will offer customers 28 weekly flights to Male, and seven weekly flights to Mahe. The added services will meet market demand and offer customers greater flexibility, choice and connectivity while planning […]

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has introduced weekly direct flights from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to the Seychelles between 27 March and 29 May 2021, starting from USD 343 (AED1,259). As the first country to welcome inoculated travellers from around the world, the Seychelles is a safe and travel […]

In today’s world, the want and need for that perfectly stocked home bar has never been greater, whether a cocktail novice or the next Tom Cruise, Bar-Enthusiast has it all. The exclusive online destination is filled with premium glassware, barware, grape accessories, gifts, mixology tools, bar inspiration, recipes and a useful blog. Featuring the biggest […]