The 104th Open Auction for Distinctive Number Plates, organised on 22nd August 2020 by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, took in AED36.224 million. This amount compares favourably with the proceeds of the last open plates auction the Roads and Transport Authority held in December 2019, which reached AED19 millions, an increase of 83 percent […]

DIY it! That’s the best method to save cash and you learn something new. But let’s be honest we can’t say the same when it comes to web designing. Designing your website using a custom template can be a good foundation for the professional web designer to build from. But that’s it, leave it to them to […]

Emirates will operate repatriation flights to Bengaluru, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram from 20 until 31 August. The special flights will facilitate travel for Indian citizens in the UAE wishing to return home, and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE. The airline will operate repatriation flights to India on the […]

After the huge success of DXB Snow Week earlier this month, Dubai Sports Council and Ski Dubai are back together to announce the 11th edition of the DXB Ice Warrior Challenge. A popular event among obstacle course and adrenaline junkies, this year’s Ice Warrior Challenge XI will take place on September 25 on one of the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is excited to reveal its impressive slate of upcoming movies which are sure to captivate audiences and reignite the cinema industry following months of government-mandated closures and […]

Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, in cooperation with the Dubai Future Council for Humanitarian work, today issued a report on the Future of Humanitarian Work in the country. The report underscored that the health challenges the world is witnessing have accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies in various aspects of humanitarian work. Titled ‘Future Trends: The […]

The iconic Emirates A380 made a one-off service to Clark International Airport today, becoming the first commercial flight, utilizing the iconic aircraft, to operate to the Luzon-based airport. The special A380 service from Dubai to Clark and operating as EK2520, took off from Dubai International Airport at 02:40 and landed in Clark at 15:23 local […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a quick escape this summer to Seychelles. The airline was the first international airline to return to the island country, coinciding with its re-opening to tourists on 1st August. Book now and unwind at some of the world’s most pristine, white sand beaches and crystal […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for RENAULT in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has introduced two distinct editions of its star SUV, Duster:‘Sport,’ with its dynamic presence,and ‘Urban’ that is designed with road trippers in mind. Drivers who are seeking an element of style to […]

Devmark, the UAE-based real-estate consultancy and advisory firm, has witnessed a renewed surge in Dubai property sales, particularly from overseas investors, who are benefiting from the weak performance of the US dollar over the past four months. As a safe-haven currency, the dollar experienced upward pressure at the beginning of the pandemic. Now that the […]

Dubai Economy extending its consumer protection services to free zones in Dubai will substantially improve the consumer experience and enhance transparency and competitiveness among companies in Dubai, said Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, CEO of the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy. Participating in the latest round of the ‘Market Dialogue’ organised […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, The Waterfront Market, has joined forces with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority for the return of its Murals and Art Competition, with this year’s competition honouring the front line workers who have helped the UAE in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. With a prize of AED 15,000awarded to the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has broken ground at Avenue, its newly launched three-building community in MBR City, Dubai’s most popular residential destination by sales transactions, move-in requests and property prices. Azizi’s three Avenue developments will be built at a value of AED 300m. In the presence of senior members of […]

Unifeeder, through its Unifeeder ISC (Indian Subcontinent) platform, a majority owned subsidiary of DP World Limited, today announced the acquisition of Transworld Feeders FZCO, AvanaLogistek Limited, including its subsidiary Avana Global FZCO, and Transworld Feeders Pvt. Ltd., the containerised Indian coastal and EXIM feeder shipping operations of Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited, excluding vessels and […]

ENOC Group announced a partnership with Dynamic Fuels to become the official distributor of ENOC’s marine lubricants in Spain. The agreement comes as part of the Group’s plans to bolster its international presence to cater to the needs of its international customers. Under the agreement, Dynamic Fuels will market and distribute ENOC Group’s wide range of marine […]

P&O Marinas, a DP World Company and the world-class developer for marinas, held a virtual workshop, in collaboration with Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and Emirates Airline, to discuss the resumption of the cruise season 2020/2021 in Dubai. The company invited leading shipping agents and stakeholders to take part in the event. […]

With the 23rd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) in full swing, Etisalat is celebrating the festival with various discounts on devices, instant Wasel Gifts prizes, a chance to win AED250,000 on prepaid recharges, and amazing cashback rewards. As a strategic partner, Etisalat is offering up to 80% discount on smartphones, TVs, accessories and gadgets […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has launched a new license for startups, entrepreneurs and technology firms. The new Innovation License will attract new types of businesses to the Centre and is a key initiative for the Dubai Future District, which […]

His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, recently visited Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, to discuss closer co-ordination and co-operation on enhancing exports from the UAE. Al Zeyoudi was received by Engineer Saed Al Awadi, CEO of Dubai Exports, in the presence of […]

The world that we live in today, it is imperative for any business to have a flawless and a ‘responsive’ website. A good website is responsible for nearly 95% of the first impression that people form about a company or a brand. Websites have seen a complete makeover from the time of its inception. From […]

The largest painting to be ever done on canvas will be auctioned in Dubai to raise $30 million for enhancing digital equality and education across the world. The auction is part of a charity initiative titled ‘Humanity Inspired’ launched by UAE-based global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global […]

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has completed the development of 70 new parks and playgrounds in various residential areas of the emirate this year. This increases the total number of parks and playgrounds developed by […]

Emirates will resume passenger flights to Warsaw from 4 September starting with twice-a-week services, and increasing to three-a-week from 7 October. The resumption of flights to Warsaw will expand Emirates’ current network to 75 cities in September, offering travellers in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific convenient connections via Dubai to the Polish capital. […]

The Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council have announced a fun and exciting new event – the Dubai Sports Council International Women’s Online Tournament, which will see teams from UAE and overseas compete in a format that will showcase different sporting skills of participants. Organised in co-operation with Jam Sports Academy, the DSC International […]

Seeking to support independent artists, creatives, and collectives in the UAE, in the light of COVID-19 outbreak, and its resulting challenges, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in association with independent cultural organisation Art Jameel, has announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of the micro-funding initiative ‘Art Jameel Research and Practice Platform’. […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has enhanced the scope and benefits of its‘Intelaq’ licence for home-based businesses by extending it to the food sector, listing 19food trading activities and seven others relating to food preparation under the licence. Intelaq licence holders can also […]

Master-developer, Dubai South Properties, today announced an exciting new rent-to-own scheme for new tenants of The Pulse — the heartbeat of its Residential District, with easy and direct access from Expo Road. As part of Dubai South’s commitment to offering affordable and flexible solutions to residents, renters can now opt to make quarterly payments towards […]

With the growth and evolution of technologies and procedures, web applications and websites have seen a complete makeover. What used to be a static medium has now evolved into a very rich and interactive experience. Every business that has a website needs to ensure that it is engaging and updated at all times. Making an […]

Cadillac Middle East and Al Ghandi Auto -its exclusive dealer in the UAE, are bringing the showroom to customers by providing them with an innovative and simple way to purchase a Cadillac through the launch of Shop.Click.Drive. online e-commerce tool. The easy-to-use platform puts customers in complete control when it comes to buying the latest […]

Webinars have been in the game for a long time no doubt about that, and they still seem to be audience favourite. But what is a webinar? A webinar is a live online gathering or conference that is interactive and discussed in real-time. Designing a webinar doesn’t sound as easy as you think right? Well, […]

Let’s face it webinars and virtual events are the new normal. In this post-COVID-19 world, one of our greatest challenges has been maintaining social distance while trying to communicate with one another. However, through technological advances and leveraging virtual platforms, we don’t need to worry about getting close to anybody. While virtual events might seem […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy received 81 commercial complaints during April-June 2020,  which was 35% less compared to the same period in 2019.The CCCP also received 147 enquiries, bringing the total transactions it handled during the same period to 228. All commercial complaints and business enquiries received by CCCP […]

Dubai’s popular desert safari has been ranked the world’s top tourism experience with leading travel company OceanAir’s camel riding and desert BBQ offering winning the top global award for Experiences in Tripadvisor’s 2020 Travellers’ Choice Awards. An initiative of Tripadvisor, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, and its subsidiary company Viator, a renowned tours […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), introduced a new development in the complaints mechanism related to the management of jointly owned properties (JOP), in confirmation of its ambitious approach through which it aspires to provide more comfortable solutions for its customers, thus contributing to encouraging investment in the emirate’s growing […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, the leading emerging markets telecommunications provider. The agreement was signed between ArifAmiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority and Salvador Anglada, Group Chief Business Officer of […]

Modesh has been doing what he does best during this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) – spreading joy, happiness and excitement wherever he goes! Not only has the fun and friendly Dubai character been busy sharing his great new look and introducing his best pal Dana to fans around the city, but he’s now launched […]

In the wake of the Port of Beirut explosions which have devastated many parts of Lebanon’s capital city, Emirates is standing with Lebanon to provide critical emergency relief and aid to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the blasts. Emirates SkyCargo plans to ramp up its freighter operations to Lebanon by dedicating over […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has noted a substantial uptick in its retail unit sales, especially those made to UAE residents. The developer has now sold nearly 35% of its recently released 700+ retail units, which are spread across its communities in Dubai’s most desirable residential destinations, including MBR City, Palm […]

Dubai will host virtually the 1st edition of Healthcare Future Summit, a conference dedicated to all medical professionals, ministries of health, government authorities, and academia. Running under the theme “Bringing Healthcare Communities Together”, the summit will be taking place from 6th-8th of December, 2020, focusing on the increased demand and the significant social expectations in […]

Deyaar Development PJSC (“Deyaar”), one of Dubai’s leading property developers and real estate service providers, today announced its financial results for the first half of 2020. The company reported revenues of AED 174.5 million and net profit of AED 8.5 million for the six months ending 30th June 2020. In its meeting on Wednesday, 12 August, the […]

The Annual Investment Meeting in partnership with their Sustainable Partner, Bedayat by Sustainable City presents the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow to be held on 17th and 20thSeptember, 2020. Aligning with precautionary measures, smart solutions and a resilient environment, the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow is all set to cover four emirates: Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu […]

Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Birmingham (1 September), Cebu (20 August), and Houston (23 August). This will bring the airline’s network to 74 destinations, offering travellers convenient connections between the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas through its Dubai hub. Flights between Dubai and Birmingham will operate four times a week, […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is welcoming the leading Saudi Arabian Bank, Samba Financial Group to its ever growing client list. Samba Financial Group will become the first Saudi Arabian bank to establish in DIFC. The Group will use DIFC […]

This year’sDubai Summer Surprises (DSS) gets better with each passing week, and there are still more deals, activities and offers to enjoy. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has highlighted some of the best attractions, promotions and offers to make this weekend a fun time for all: LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT Gather pals and loved ones […]

The Business Registration &Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has partnered with Akshaak, an online platform, to support projects operating under the ‘DED Trader’ licence of Dubai Economy, which allows start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts. As per the agreement, DED Trader licence holders can display and sell […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority announced its willingness to launch the musical arts programme that falls under the slogan ‘The National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates’ and is inviting all aspirants who seek to develop their passion for music and embark on horizons of creativity to join. The programme will be held from 16 […]

Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest industrial manufacturing businesses, has announced that overall profitability for the first six months of 2020has been maintained as compared to same period last year, due to the resilience of its diversified cables and metals business with all manufacturing based in the UAE. Commenting on the company’s performance, Dr. […]

And you’re live in 3! 2! 1! But wait, where’s your audience? Hosting a webinar sounds like a piece of cake, but in reality, it’s much more difficult than that. The success of your webinar lands solely in the hands of your audience, so you want to attract a large crowd. Here are some ways to […]

Dubai further reinforced its reputation as one of the world’s safest travel destinations with another one of its landmark luxury resorts Jumeirah Zabeel Sarayearning the Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label. The achievement of the resort by Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, makes it one of the coveted hotels recognised as compliant with the highest […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy has launched a new e-services package for traders and customers as part of the efforts to continuously enhance service quality, convenience as well as accessibility, and promote a safe economic environment that enables sustainable growth. The new service will enable traders to submit an […]

When the DXB Snow Run takes place at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates this Friday morning, a total of 46 nations will be represented at the start line with a big number of the participants being Emiratis and tourists. Open to men and women aged 18-62 years, the 3km DXB Snow Run […]

Are you blogging the right way?  Blogging is a great way to escape your current reality and express your passion for a specific subject. But that’s not all, blogging is also a great way to increase your cash inflow. Did we pique your interest? Great! Let’s get started! Before making your blog into a money […]

Dubai Land Department, in cooperation with Property Finder, launched the fourth edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index. The base year for Mo’asher is 2012 and the base month for the monthly index is January 2012, with the base quarter for the quarterly index being Q1 2012. A strong in June laid the foundation […]

Stalwart of the Middle East tourism industry, Nadège Noblet, the former Arabian Travel Market exhibition manager, has launched NANOU Destination & Hotel Marketing, a full-service tourism and hospitality representation company. The UAE-based company will connect and partner with international DMC’s, destinations, and hotels to raise their brand awareness to the Middle Eastern outbound tourism market. […]

Former Italy and Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga and Brazilian futsal legend Falcao have saluted Dubai Sports Council and Dubai World Trade Centre for the “amazing” facilities at Dubai Sports World after visiting the teeming venue, which offers enthusiasts an opportunity to practise and play sports in a secure, safe and air-conditioned facility in the […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has been shortlisted for the World Trade Promotion Organisations Awards (WTPO Awards 2020) by the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the of the World Trade Organisation and the United Nations. Dubai Exports will compete with external trade promotion agencies from five other countries […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has broken ground at Creek Views II, its newly launched development on the shores of the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City, a budding community that is rapidly coming to life and increasing in demand. Creek Views II will be built at a value of […]

Families can enjoy big savings on super summer staycations at some of the city’s best hotels this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). With only a few weeks of the school holidays left, now is the ideal time for families to book a few days of fun in the sun with free stays and even free meals […]

Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sectors are benefitting from a rapid rebound driven by a multi-phase roadmap being executed by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). Prominent players in the industry have experienced a surge of interest from across the world since the reopening of the city to international tourists on 7 July. […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has attracted an unprecedented620global, regional and local applications for the signature programme. The 620 applications for the intake, exceeds the previous record of 425 applications, received in 2019. The applications represent an exceptionally broad range […]