The birds of prey will again soar high and fast as the new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry–Telwah, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC), will kick off on January 2 in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. The sport of falconry takes its roots back to 2,000 years ago when it was practiced by […]

The Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which were held on Sunday evening at the Armani Hotel with the majestic Burj Khalifa forming the backdrop, have pinned down some impressive media and social media numbers, with stats showing a combined potential reach of more than one billion. A Mohammed Bin Rashid Al […]

Despite COVID, we are delighted to report that The Dubai Sports Council CEO’s Masters 2021 Golf Day will take place on the Dubai Sports City Els Club on Wednesday 6th January 2021, as part of the Dubai Sports Council’s ongoing commitment to promoting golf as a business networking and key tourism tool for the UAE and […]

Let’s start with why webinars are important for digital marketing strategy. Marketing experts enjoy talking to their client about interacting with them. Usually, they refer to social media when they speak of interaction, but webinars are a growing trend in developing relationships with your targeted customers and especially in this highly digital and sometimes impersonal […]

Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins onboard its newest A380 aircraft. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “The Emirates A380 is already one of the most sought-after travel experiences […]

DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has been selected as the preferred bidder to enter into discussions with the Government of Angola for a 20-year concession and operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda. Following an international tender process and subsequent announcement last month of DP World’s […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to extend tourist visas for one additional month, without any government fees, due to temporary airport closures and entry restrictions around the world. The decision supports tourists and their families currently in the UAE to spend the […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is proceeding with its efforts toengage with the local creative community and motivate its pioneers to enrich Dubai’scultural scene with their contributions. In this context, Hala Badri, DirectorGeneral of Dubai Culture, toured some of the retail stores and showrooms in the creative complex at Dubai Design District, which is considered […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched a new initiative titled ‘Initial Inquiry,’ which was implemented through joint cooperation between the Legal Affairs Department and the Real Estate Development Guarantee Account Department, in cooperation with the Implementation Department, Real Estate Trust Account Development Department, Case Execution Management, and the Lawyers, Experts and Translators Affairs Division at Dubai Courts. […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy (DEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) as part of promoting sector-level capabilities and creating new entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth in critical sectors. The Academy will draw on its resources and experience as the educational arm of Dubai SME – the agency […]

FIFA President, His Excellency Gianni Infantino has described football as a beacon of hope and a harbinger of peace, unity and solidarity as the world recovers from the disruption and desolation caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Watched by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, His Excellency Infantino […]

Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy (DEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) as part of promoting sector-level capabilities and creating new entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth in critical sectors. The Academy will draw on its resources and experience as the educational arm of Dubai SME – the agency of […]

Amber Hall, Dubai’s latest experiential dining and live show concept, has announced its official opening. The amber-themed concept was developed by the renowned hospitality establishment, Vii Dubai, which runs a number of popular social nightlife hotspots from the floral-sheltered Secret Garden to the mystical Red Room concept. The home-grown unique concept, aims to bring an […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched the enhanced new generation of traditional wooden Abras replicating the same design of the existing Abras while conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards. During a trial tour on the […]

The 2020 edition of Dubai Globe Soccer Awards has ended after hosting and recognising the greatest football talent of the season and of the century. The ceremony took place following the Dubai International Sports Conference, organised by the Dubai Sports Council, which brought together a distinguished panel of influential leaders in the world of football to discuss […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has revealed the winners of its #WorldsCoolestWinterChallenge with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, subsequently sharing the announcement on his official social media channels. As part of the challenge, two lucky winners every week will receive prizes worth […]

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal year 2021, with total expenditures of AED57.1 billion. The newly-announced budget takes into account the exceptional economic conditions of the fiscal […]

Emirates has announced several key movements and rotations to its commercial team, both in its Dubai hub and across key markets in the Far East, West Asia and Africa. The changes place five seasoned Emirati commercial managers in key positions across the Emirates network to support its commercial strategies as the airline responds to shifting […]

As Dubai prepares to welcome in the New Year, master developer Nakheel has initiated a raft of measures to manage a potential increase in traffic on Palm Jumeirah on Thursday, 31 December. Palm Jumeirah is one of the UAE’s most popular venues for New Year celebrations, and Nakheel is working closely with the Dubai Police, […]

As the spirit of the festive season takes over Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Santa has surprised 25 young guests by making their wishes come true after taking part in the destination’s successful record breaking attempt. The 8th Guinness World Record gained this season […]

Webinars should always be attention grabbing and professionals say their number one turn-off is unnecessary promotional material. Being too promotional is far worse in their minds than material that is not implementable or that does not deliver on its pledge.Aligning webinars with your objectives is excellent, but perhaps the most popular webinars begin with the […]

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, in its meeting stressed the importance of following precautionary measures outlined by health authorities in the UAE and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to protect the community from COVID-19. The meeting was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Committee’s statement […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, conducted two webinars recently to connect with potential investors and partners from Germany and to explore opportunities in the strategic sectors of healthcare and technology. In line with Dubai FDI’s engagement strategy for 2020, the webinars provided a platform for stakeholders to explore […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has welcomed the participants to Dubai International Sports Conference, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative and takes place under the theme “Football at the Top” on December 27 at Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa. Organised by […]

On your marks, get set, shop! DSF Surprises is back and all geared up to help residents and visitors treat themselves to some unbeatable retail deals across the city during the latest edition of Dubai Shopping Festival. Starting from 27 December until 27 January, a new deal will be unlocked each day at a new […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in coordination with Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority, announced the resumption of two intercity bus routes between the two Emirates as of Sunday, December 27th. The first is Route E306 where buses will start from Al Ghubaiba Bus station in Dubai and head to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated 2,367 (11kV) substations across Dubai since the beginning of 2020. This is part of DEWA’s strategy and its ongoing efforts to provide electricity and water services according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, and efficiency. “At DEWA, we work to achieve the vision and directives of […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will deliver the keynote address at Sunday’s Dubai International Sports Conference, which also features “El Don” Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeping legend Iker Casillas, and Bayern Munich hitman Robert Lewandowski. A Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative, this year’s Dubai International Sports Conference is taking place on December […]

Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group welcomed Israel Jewelers Association in an effort to start a new chapter for both the nations. Part of a strong trade mission, the delegation visit aims to acquaint IJA with Dubai’s business environment and competitive advantages and vice versa. In the presence of high-ranking members of each association, the meeting […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the inauguration of its much-anticipated residential and commercial complex, Aura, located in the heart of Jebel Ali. Mr MirwaisAzizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, Mr FarhadAzizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, and Mr Fawad Azizi, Deputy CEO of Azizi Developments, officially inaugurated Aura, a […]

Iker Casillas, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football, has confirmed his presence as a speaker for this year’s Dubai International Sports Conference, which will take place on December 27 at Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, under the theme “Football at the Top”. The Spain and Real Madrid legend, known as “Saint […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today unveiled a series of public art installations that form part of the second phase of the ‘Jumeira Project’. Created under the theme of ‘Memories of Jumeira’, the initiative features eight installations that […]

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai has responded with swift and effective health measures and economic support initiatives that protected lives and livelihoods. This has enabled the Emirate to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus and its impact on the economy, and paved the way for a quick recovery. The comprehensive preventive […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully completed over 7 million smart transactions between January and September 2020. This achievement helped reduce over 24,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. This is equal to planting over 27,000 trees over a distance equal to 52 football pitches, and achieving savings of over AED285 million. Saeed Mohammed Al […]

The upcoming weekend will be a whole lot of fun thanks to an action-packed calendar of events taking place during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). With the 26th edition of the biggest and best retail celebration in full swing, organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) have put together a great selection of events, promotions […]

The Arab region and the rest of the world are faced with a“pandemic of misinformation, fake news and hate speech” that need to be combated through the community’s collective efforts, the Prime Minister of Egypt said in his keynote address at the Arab Media Forum. The Forum held virtually today was attended remotely by His […]

In the virtual presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HE Mona Ghanem Al Marri, President of the Dubai Press Club, delivered the opening speech at the 19th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF). Organised virtually by the Dubai […]

Dubai announced today that it has commenced its COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The campaign will see the Dubai Health Authorityprovidingthe Pfizer- BioNTech vaccination, which has recently been approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration and registered by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. In the first phase of the rollout of the […]

Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authorityvisited Hatta Public Library, which is a cultural tributary surrounded by mountains and desert from all sides. Badri toured the library, which was established in 1998and is one of the eight branches of Dubai Public Libraries, containingaround 75,000 titles, including Arabic andEnglish booksfor childrenand people of […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the biggest stars of modern football, will join Bayern Munich ace Robert Lewandowski on the same platform this Sunday, both talking about their respective journeys to the top, at this year’s Dubai International Sports Conference, which is taking place under the theme “Football at the Top” at Armani Hotel in Burj […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently hosted its end-of-year roundtable where stakeholders from Dubai’s entrepreneurship ecosystem discussed plans and new initiatives to support the growth of startups in 2021. The virtual event, entitled Entrepreneurship in Dubai: The Big Picture, was joined by representatives from DIFC Fintech Hive, In5, […]

Trade enabler DP World, a global provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, and the Government of Senegal, have signed agreements for the development of a deepwater port at Ndayane, approximately 50kms from the existing port and near the Blaise Diagne international airport. The new port will further reinforce Dakar’s role as a major logistics hub and […]

ZakeerHussainpopularly known as ‘Zak Zorro’ released his latest music video ‘Jeeta Raha’ on December 20, 2020 a song dedicated to fathers as a tribute to the unconditional love and constant sacrifices they make for their children’s happiness and wellbeing. The music video seems to have struck an emotional chord with viewers and has gone viral […]

Emirates SkyCargo has notched yet another milestone by flying in COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech to the UAE for the first time for the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The vaccines were transported from Brussels on Emirates flight EK 182 on 22 December 2020, arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 22.15 local time. Watch a […]

A fresh new Turkish-Middle Eastern contemporary restaurant, CznBurak will open its doors on December 25 at the picturesque Boulevard Point in Downtown Dubai in December. Dives Holding, the owners of the CZNBurak brand, as well as stylish fastfood concept CZNBurger, chose Dubai as the first destination to launch the brand outside of Turkey, as part of their long-term […]

The Abu Dhabi School of Government, the leading government platform for developing workforce competencies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has organized the virtual graduation ceremony for its first batch of graduates from the ‘General Competencies’program. The virtual graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Nama Salmeen Alameri, Dean of the Abu Dhabi School of Government, […]

Parler was founded on 2018, a social media network that considers itself the ‘world’s town square’ and claims never to search or participate in content moderation. Almost similar to Facebook, Parler is another social media communication channel like Twitter. Just the new icons and terms of action exist. You have ‘parlays’ rather than posts. You […]

A swarm of 300 drones will lift off each night of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) for wonderful performances filled with light and sound. Taking place above The Beach opposite JBR, Bluewaters and the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, the nightly DSF Drone Light Show will run for 45 days in a row throughout the festival, […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has concluded the November edition of its Instagram Photo Contest themed ‘Time-lapse (Video)’. Five winners were announced for the competition, which received submissions under the hashtag #HIPAContest_Timelapse. The contest winners are from Saudi Arabia, Syria, Ukraine, Vietnam and Indonesia. The winner from the […]

Organised under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, in association with Dubai Municipality and FittGROUP, the 50km Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take place on Friday March 5 in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The event will also offer two shorter races of 10km and 5km, and all three races will take runners into the desert […]

With Dubai enjoying perfect winter weather, now’s the ideal time to take part in a wonderful alfresco shopping experience at Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) Markets. Free to visit and featuring a range of independent vendors and homegrown makers alongside big-name brands, the markets can be found across the city from the modern Downtown Dubai to […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, has collaborated with Zoom Video Communications, Inc., a video-first unified communication platform, to host its spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations live from Downtown Dubai in a global Zoom video call. Up to 50,000 people from around the world will be invited to tune-in and usher in 2021 […]

Golf in Dubai are offering a lucky winner and their guest the opportunity to fly to Dubai and experience the world’s premier golf destination and a chance to play a round of golf at the world-class Trump International Golf Club in DAMAC Hills, as part of an exclusive competition. The Trump International Golf Club is at the […]

Smart Dubai’s network of advanced digital services and programmes played a critical role in facilitating government operations, allowing entities to provide uninterrupted e-services during the COVID-19 pandemic in the emirate. The various e-services on offer helped employees perform their day-to-day tasks with no interruptions when remote work was made mandatory. Statistics by Smart Dubai’s Messaging […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced that it will launch a series of public art installations in Jumeira to enrich the neighbourhood’s creative ambience. The project forms part of the second phase of the Jumeira Project, an […]

Emirates has received the APEX 2021 Five Star Global Official Airline RatingTM, based on feedback from passengers that was independently collected by APEX via its partnership with TripIt, and validated and certified by an external auditor to ensure that all ratings were made by genuine travellers who had flown on the airline they were reviewing. […]

Bayern Munich and Poland ace Robert Lewandowski has confirmed his participation in the Dubai International Sports Conference, which is a Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative and takes place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, on December 27 at Armani Hotel […]

Splish and splash your way down to the picturesque La Mer this winter and hit up Laguna Waterpark, Dubai’s coolest waterpark, and experience a top day out for a reduced price – #winning! With Dubai’s winter season well and truly upon us, from Sunday-Thursday for just AED 50 per person, adults and children can receive full access to […]

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Meraas Leisure and Entertainment LLC (“Meraas”), a holding company with multiple landmark projects across Dubai, today announced its intention to undertake a capital restructuring of DXB Entertainments PJSC (“DXBE” or “the Company”) together with a conditional cash offer to acquire 100% of the issued and paid up ordinary share capital of the Company. As the […]