Falconcity of Wonders LL.C., the developer of the Falconcity of Wonders multipurpose mega project that is being developed in Dubai, announced that it will organize a webinar on evolving market trends and how investors can benefit from the current market situation by making the right decisions today. The webinar will feature industry experts such as Dr. […]

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC Group,said: “As the official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo Dubai 2020, we fully support the decision to postpone the event as it underlines the UAE Government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all citizens and visitors. As a key partner of the event, we will […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched its latest report titled, ‘Life After COVID-19: Community’, that highlights the impact of social distancing on societies. Although crucial for slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, social distancing has increased anxiety and mental health issues among individuals, and led to disruption in family dynamics as family members try to balance […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Commissioner-General of Dubai Economic Trackassured that the public and private sectors are partners in facing the challenges of the current phase related to the spread and impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). He pointed out that Dubai has stood out in the way it has dealt with the challenge […]

In a #WFH era, when you see somebody dressing up, they are not preparing to go out. They are most probably getting ready for a Zoom Call. Right? So how do you prepare for the perfect Zoom call? Start with the basics and keep it simple. You are not to dress up in your Friday […]

Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, is nearing the completion of its award-winning DT1 Residential Tower in Downtown Dubai. In a milestone that marks the progress, DT1 was linked to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) grid, marking the availability of power and water supply. DT1 is the first development by Ellington Properties […]

Basil Box, a Dubai-based food company has announced the launch of its budget-friendly/ no-subscription – surprise recipe boxes for families, couples and groups. A division of Basil & Spice Catering Service – Basil Box provides customers a convenient option to make meals without the hassle of planning recipes, visiting the supermarket or prepping – by […]

Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan with Forrey & Galland’s bespoke range of premium Ramadan Gift boxes filled with sweet treats guaranteed to delight the entire family and friends alike. The luxury French chocolatier has unveiled their collection using flavours with strong influences from the Middle East. In line with their haute-couture philosophy, every year […]

As part of its keenness to align with the vision of the UAE’s leadership to stimulate the economy and support different sectors of the business society, Dubai South Free Zone announced economic stimulus incentives to mitigate the effects of the current situation that the UAE and the world is going through. This announcement is part […]

Contributions have poured for the World’s Tallest Donation Box, shining 180,000 lights on 18 floors of Burj Khalifa within 24 hours of the initiative’s launch. The donations raised on the first day will help provide 180,000 meals for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE, as part of the initiative that […]

Based on its commitment to enhance the importance of museums among the younger generations in the UAE as well as enrich their knowledge of the Emirati experience and strengthen their link with the Emirati cultural identity through innovative, interactive channels, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economyreceived 144 commercial complaints during the first three months of 2020,a 57% decrease compared to the same period in 2019. CCCP also received 159 enquiries, bringing the total transactions it handled to 303. The smart channels of CCCP accounted for all the commercial complaints received […]

The Holy Month is here, and for those fasting, it is essential to remain energized and boost the immune system during this time of devotion. It is also vital to give the body essential vitamins and nutrients while fasting during these humid months. Saba Kombucha, the locally brewed beverage, has introduced the cardamom flavor to […]

Dubai Customs continues its recognizable role in facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing the national economy and supporting the national efforts against the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. In Q1,2020, around 24.314m tons of goods passed through Dubai Customs’ sea and air shipping centers despite the international economic downturn due to the pandemic crisis. Dubai Customs’ […]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, MoHRE, has conducted 560 inspection visits to measure compliance of private establishments with the precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19, under the national program to support the stability of the labor market in the private sector. The inspection visits were made in collaboration with the relevant federal […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened Saturday 2nd of May 2020, the internal roads project at Sama Al Jadaf. It connects with other main roads in the vicinity such Al Khail Road to the South, and Sheikh Rashid Road to the North, thus enabling smooth mobility in the area. RTA also opened the internal […]

Highlighting its commitment to sharing its expertise and experiences in smart learning once again, the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University, HBMSU, hosted an online Arabic seminar in cooperation with, and under the patronage of the Association of Arab Universities, AARU. During the webinar, HBMSU reviewed its technological capabilities, cumulative experiences, and its educational philosophy based […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has implemented a new inspection campaign for shops and commercial establishments during the current phase of market reopening in the emirate. All 474 businesses inspected on the 1st of May 2020 were found to be fully compliant with the reopening guidelines, with no fines […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today announced that it has signed a Master Service Agreement with Dubai Insurance Company (DIC) to introduce a new Employee Protection Insurance programme for all DMCC and member company employees. The agreement was signed electronically by both representatives. The […]

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) continued to see robust trading activity in April, with members increasingly seeking to protect themselves against volatility and global economic uncertainty. In light of continued currency volatility and varying views on the dollar as a safe haven, the DGCX last month most notably recorded a surge in trading […]

The Dubai Sports Council will be celebrating this year’s Labour Day, also known as the International Workers’ Day or May Day in some countries, by honouring workers and highlighting the role played by them in achieving success at all levels, especially in the ongoing fight against Coronavirus. A celebration of labourers and working classes, Labour […]

With online shopping and e-Commerce scoring high for convenience and safety, the ‘DED Trader’ licence of Dubai Economy is attracting increased interest fromstart-ups inDubai.Pioneered by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy in 2017 to enable business activities online and across social networking accounts, ‘DED Trader’ licences were issued to 943 new […]

noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, has announced the launch of ‘noon Daily’, a next-day fresh grocery delivery service in Dubai, via the noon App.  The initiative comes in line with ensuring that the community’s needs for food supplies are met anytime. Already in development, the launch of ‘noon Daily’ was expedited in light of the current circumstancesto provide customers with a safe and fast grocery delivery service that they can rely on, during this difficult time. […]

The Government of Dubai Media Office in collaboration with Dubai TV today held a remote press conference where Dubai’s efforts to combat the pandemic were reviewed by a number of heads of government organisations on the frontlines of countering the crisis. During the conference, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander in Chief of […]

Welcome to A Physics Odyssey! ​Are you interested in learning an Indian classical dance form? Are you a passionate Odissi dancer seeking to fine-tune your technique and improve your art? Or are you hoping to bridge the divide between the theoretical concepts discussed in your physics textbook and real-world phenomenon? If yes, then keep reading! […]

The National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing, and in conjunction with International Workers Day, launched today “Be Well” campaign, a community initiative aimed at promoting the health and safety of workers and supporting the national efforts to counter the new Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. The “Be Well” campaign is organised to commemorate International Workers’ Day, which […]

Dubai Real Estate Centre, the flagship real estate company of A.R.M. Holding, announced a AED 2 million contribution to the “10 million meals” campaign, the UAE Leadership’slatest in a string of initiatives that offer respite to those affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The campaign, which will continue throughout the holy month of Ramadan,is launched by […]

Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, frontline workers and community members across the UAE have shown great courage and resilience in helping those most in need. Unfortunately, all too often these unsung heroes – be it the shop assistants, medics, delivery drivers, or simply the next-door neighbours that help an elderly person rarely get the recognition […]

Emirates is set to operate limited passenger services to Frankfurt (02, 04, 06, 09, 11, 13 May), London Heathrow (03, 05, 07, 10, 12, 14 May), Manila (3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16 May), Sao Paulo (3 May), and Shanghai (2 May). The one-way special flights will facilitate travel for residents and visitors wishing […]

VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has reopened its Philippines ePassport Renewal Centre at Wafi Mall, 2nd Floor, 2 Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, with strict guidelines in place. The centre will accept ePassport renewal applications from Philippines nationals between 1200 to 2000 hrs all […]

While the world yearns to travel once again, meet and hug loved ones, seek new adventures and close those business deals, Emirates is busy protecting and readying the world’s largest all wide-body fleet to take to the skies. This could have proved daunting, but Emirates Engineering, a division of the airline and one of the […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 19 shops, issued warnings to 165, and imposed penalties on two others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19, while 505 outlets were found fully compliant. The non-compliance, detected […]

The Dubai Sports Council will be celebrating this year’s Labour Day, also known as the International Workers’ Day or May Day in some countries, by honouring workers and highlighting the role played by them in achieving success at all levels, especially in the ongoing fight against Coronavirus. A celebration of labourers and working classes, Labour […]

Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi General Trading Company has contributed AED8 million to the Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19, which was launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to support efforts to mitigate the health, economic and social repercussions of the pandemic. The contribution reflects the spirit of shared responsibility highlighted by […]

Ramadan is the time to reflect and give back. With the current Covid-19 crisis, this is needed now more than ever. The Dubai Dolls, a Dubai based homegrown and cruelty free beauty brand who believe in empowering women and giving back, have launched an initiative to help those who are most in need during these […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 9 shops, issued warnings to 176, and imposed penalties on 18 others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19, while 504 outlets were found fully compliant. The non-compliance, detected […]

Dubai Studio City organised a live and interactive session on Instagram Live with award-winning Emirati writer and director Mustafa Abbas, as part of “Reel Talks”, a digital weekly series featuring leading regional industry figures, run in collaboration with in5 Media and ON.DXB, in partnership with the National Media Council. Mustafa Abbas – widely regarded as […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, MBRSG, has launched the “Executive Education Smart Platform”, aimed at providing leaders with expertise and updates about the latest international developments. In a statement on Tuesday by the school, the platform was conceived to keep pace with global government changes and develop an integrated system of distance learning […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the gold and diamond jewellery sectorin Dubai, announced the re-opening of iconic Deira Gold Souk, in accordance with the directives by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Starting April 26, the retailers within the souk began operating at reduced trading hours – retail […]

As the world resumes its pace and gradually inches towards a post-Covid phase with a deepened acceptance and understanding of the concept of sustainability, The Sustainable City, Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, has launched the first edition of a series of educational webinars. The webinars aim to grant interested individuals in The Sustainable City […]

Donations continue for the ’10 million meals’ campaign as Al Ansari Exchange pledged Dh1.2 million to provide 150,000 meals to communities affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in the UAE. Within the first week of its launch, the campaign exceeded its target after drawing donations for more than 11 million meals to be distributed to […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the gold and diamond jewellery sector in Dubai, announced the re-opening of iconic Deira Gold Souk, in accordance with the directives by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Starting April 26, the retailers within the souk will be operating at reduced trading hours […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the reopening of its Sales Gallery in the Conrad Commercial Tower on SZR following the directives of the UAE government regarding movement restrictions, which have now been relaxed to allow certain sectors to resume operations. Opening times will be from Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 […]

Following overwhelming popular demand, Marks & Spencer is expanding the service of its home delivery app, Marks & Spencer Food, to include a further 22 locations across Dubai. When the free-to-download application launched late last year, it was met with an exceptionally positive response and high demand from customers in Dubai. Now Marks & Spencer […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 13 shops, issued warnings to 211, and imposed penalties on 18 others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19, with 307 found compliant with the measures. The non-compliance, detected […]

Big Fish Comedy, an entertainment company, has been airing comedy performances by world-renowned comedians every Saturday on its Facebook and Instagram channel. This Saturday, May 2 at 7.30 PM, its founder – Sonja Jayne Salmon, is talking about life as an expat in hibernation. Sonja will be discussing her hilarious adventures as an expat living […]

Dubai Municipality has organised a series of remote awareness workshops in conjunction with the World Intellectual Property Day, which is celebrated in April. The workshops were aimed at discussing the role that intellectual property rights and patents play in promoting innovation and creativity and efforts to shape a green future. This year’s World Intellectual Property […]

Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated in the Dutch flag colours on Monday night in celebration of King’s Day in the Netherlands. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai were delighted to see the Burj Khalifa light up as a token of friendship, said a […]

The ’10 million meals’ campaign continues after contributions exceeded the target, drawing more than 11 million meals within the first week of the launch announcement made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign, led by Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has reported that 550 Instant Licences were issued during the first quarter (January to March) of 2020. Among the Instant Licences issued, 73% were Commercial and 27% were Professional. The Instant Licence service is the winner of the ‘Flag’ of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has shut down 26 shops, issued warnings to 234, and imposed penalties on 14 others for not complying with the precautionary measures to be adopted during the market re-opening phase in view of COVID-19. The non-compliance, detected during inspections conducted by CCCP across malls […]

Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides has introduced a series of initiatives to support its commercial, retail and residential tenants, leasing space in its Ibn Battuta Gate development and its properties within Discovery Gardens. Residential tenants in Discovery Gardens have been offered lease extensions, payment deferrals and easier monthly instalments to those unfortunate […]

Dubai Chamber’s Sustainability Network recently organized a webinar on ensuring the continuity of the supply and distribution chain and protecting workers in light of the challenges businesses are facing due to Covid-19. The webinar, titled “Covid 19: Responding to the Pandemic to Ensure Supply Chain Continuity and Worker Safety” organised by the Supply Chain Task […]

Dubai International Financial Centre ,DIFC, the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia ,MEASA, region, announced on Sunday DIFC Presidential Directive No. 4 of 2020, which seeks to help limit the impact of the new coronavirus COVID-19 situation. Effective from 21st April 2020 until 31st July 2020 (the emergency period), […]

The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, has developed an in-house Disinfection Tunnel to ensure the health and safety of its employees, customers, residents and the wider community at the hi-tech park. The initiative is in line with the National Disinfection Programme and the preventive measures applied across […]

Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, an institution established by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced the launch of its new online tour guide training programme. The course has been designed for individuals looking to become professional certified tour guides, said a press release issued by Dubai Tourism on Sunday. The […]

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched a set of economic incentive packages, which aim to support companies based in the free zone. This initiative will ensure business continuity across various sectors and will help them mitigate the severity of the economic impact and precautionary measures the world is facing during this time. This […]

With the support of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Dubai Holy Quran (91.4FM), a radio station of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), has launched a […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, co-organised a webinar with Clyde& Co on “The Legal Impact of COVID -19 on employment in the UAE”, which was attended by 278 participants from various sectors of the business community. The webinar aimed at helping employers and employees deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their business. It […]

The Community Development Authority (CDA) announced securing 500,000 meals, worth Dhs4 million, to be distributed to communities affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Dubai as part of the ‘10 million meals’ campaign. The authority aims to distribute the half a million meals to low-income individuals and labourers in collaboration with licensed civil society organizations, […]