The theme of Ireland’s participation in Expo 2020 is ‘Ireland – Island of Inspiration’. It will tell Ireland’s epic story to the millions of visitors who are expected to visit Expo 2020, which runs from 20 October 2020 – 10 April 2021. It reveals Ireland as a place of constant and multifaceted inspiration, from its […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics and world renowned fashion retailer, Harvey Nichols – Dubai, join forces to deliver an authentic, new age style statement with this year’s most coveted groundbreaking foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip. The Galaxy Z Flip’s unique form factor is compact and enhanced with an impossible-to-ignore color shifting exterior in stunning hues, to […]

Dubai Sports City has announced the completion of Canal Residence West (CRW), the Spanish and Arabian Towers located in the heart of the city’s bustling community. With 391 units available, including studios as well as apartments with up to three bedrooms, Dubai Sports City has confirmed 270 units will be handed over by the end […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has published its Innovation Programme Progress Report. The Report highlights the DFSA’s observations and lessons learnt since inception of the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Programme. Launched in 2017, the ITL enables firms to test innovative solutions in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in a controlled […]

In a unique twist for Dubai Food Festival, the worlds of beauty, luxury, and dining have converged as Mall of the Emirates hosts an array of pop-up culinary concepts curated exclusively by some of the mall’s internationally renowned brands. Until 14 March, select beauty and luxury brands are offering their own stylish selection of food […]

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera announce global singing sensation Belinda Davids, who will be bringing her acclaimed tribute concert The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids to Dubai. Performing 3 shows only on the Dubai Opera stage from the 16 until 18 April 2020, the show promises a fitting homage to legendary diva, […]

Austria has recently completed the first stage of construction for its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. A cone with a diameter of seven metres at the base now stretches up toward the sky, and 37 more cones – which together will form the pavilion ensemble – will be built on the 2,400 m² site over […]

Emirates Airline has taken more additional steps that exceed the requirements and regulations of the aviation industry to ensure the health and comfort of its customers, and give them confidence and reassurance in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak around the world. The airline said in a press statement that it is subjecting all its […]

Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier have announced a collaboration to present the Women’s Pavilion, celebrating women change-makers all over the world. The Women’s Pavilion takes a new look at the contribution of women and their impact on society, shining a light on the countless achievements, past and present, that have driven forward economies and enhanced […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, announced a record growth in 2019, registering an addition of 493 new businesses for the year. The total number of firms in the Centre reached 2,437, up 14 percent from 2018, with a total of 32 percent growth since 2017. The DIFC now counts 17 of the world’s top […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Central Park Towers in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) launched the second edition of the ‘Women in Art’ exhibition on Wednesday last week. The exhibition opened its doors to the public on 4th March 2020 and saw 100 of the best artworks by aspiring and talented female artists living in […]

In response to the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Emirates is taking extra steps that go above and beyond industry and regulatory requirements to ensure its customers’ health and comfort, and provide them with confidence and peace of mind when planning their travel. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection On all aircraft departing […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 4,459 new licenses in February 2020 that created 11,877 jobs in the labor market. Among the new licenses issued, 72.4% were professional, 26.1% commercial, 1.1% related to tourism and 0.4% industry. Deira accounted for the largest share (2,573), according […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced today a new offer for new Home and Mobile customers that includes one year of Amazon Prime membership at no additional cost, for AED 140. The launch of this promotion comes as an extension of du and Amazon’s collaboration that started in 2019 with the launch […]

Once again Global Village has been recognised for its excellence in health and safety management – the world’s leading multicultural festival park improved its score as it achieved five stars in its health and safety rating for the second year running in the British Safety Council’s Five-Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit (OHS FSA). The […]

Emirates is providing customers more flexibility, choice and value through its newly introduced waiver policy for all booked tickets issued on or from today, 7 March until 31 March 2020, allowing customers across its network the choice of changing their travel dates without change and reissuance fees. The move provides Emirates’ customers with peace of […]

District 2020 has announced that one of its key anchor tenants, Siemens, will grow its presence within its innovation ecosystem and future-proof community – which is set to evolve from Expo 2020 Dubai – following the signing of a 10-year lease agreement for two buildings. The agreement, signed at a ceremony on 5 March, will […]

Holi, the Indian festival of colours and flavours, has arrived onboard Emirates, and the airline’s chefs have lined up festive treats and memorable experiences. On 9 and 10 March, Emirates’ customers travelling to and from seven destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai – will enjoy the much-loved Indian mithai (sweet) Kesar Gujiya with […]

Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has announced its focus on accelerating the development of Belgravia III, a trendy residential destination in Jumeirah Village Circle, through its partnership with DUTCO, the leading construction company. Launched to strong investor response, the construction of Belgravia III will be spearheaded by DUTCO to achieve high standards of […]

Women are making an increasing contribution to the aviation industry worldwide and are also directly supporting global exchanges in diverse areas facilitated by aviation such as international trade. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Emirates is highlighting one aspect of how women in aviation are supporting economies and touching lives across the world. The […]

Bluewaters, Meraas’ unique island destination and home to the iconic Ain Dubai, has launched its calendar of fantastic food, fun and games for the Dubai Food Festival (DFF), taking place until Saturday, March 14th 2020. The whole island is gearing up for a festival of feasting with truly unique culinary experiences, from pop-ups to cooking […]

DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the expansion of the business and innovation space within the Centre. The increased physical footprint of DIFC FinTech Hive reflects the exponential growth in financial technology and innovation start-ups and increased demand for […]

The evaluation of the fourth edition of Mansour bin Mohammed Short Film Award of the Community Development Authority (CDA) has commenced, with the panel of judges assessing the quality and the technical aspects of the submitted movies based on pre-determined criteria. The CDA-initiated film event is being held annually to raise the awareness of the […]

Dubai has launched the ‘Dubai Economic Platform,’ the region’s first of its kind integrated source of global and local economic data relying on cloud analytics. The initiative is in line with the six pillars of Dubai Plan 2021 and seeks to contribute towards achieving the goals of the 50-Year Charter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]

Essa Al Marzouq, the Kuwaiti singer who has emerged as one of the most prominent and popular young stars in the Gulf, will perform at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s number one destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, to deliver a memorable concert on the Main Stage from 9 […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an entrepreneurship initiative from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber), hosted an open data workshop in cooperation with Smart Dubai – the government department mandated to ensure Dubai becomes the world’s smartest and happiest city. Taking place at Dubai Chamber’s head office, the first in a series of three training […]

As the race for “share of mobile” continues, Emirates marks a major milestone with 20 million downloads of its mobile app on the back of a strong mobile and digital strategy that has led to solid consumer uptake particularly in Africa, GCC and Asia. Catering to its global customer base, the Emirates app is available […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, announced on Tuesday that over 3,000 Emirati men and women have applied to become the next UAE astronaut on future space missions. Registration figures for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut were revealed during a press conference by Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General, MBRSC, Salem Al Marri, […]

Manrre Logistics Fund, a private Dubai-based investment company, today placed its shares into Nasdaq Dubai’s share depository as the company expands options for qualified investors. Manrre Logistics Fund deposited its shares in Nasdaq Dubai’s Central Securities Depository, CSD, which looks after them on behalf of shareholders in a trusted environment. The CSD also facilitates share […]

Get ready to play, discover, create and have masses of fun as Dubai’s latest children’s attraction, Orange Wheels launches its first indoor and outdoor education centre in Town Centre Jumeirah. Offering fun for the whole family, Orange Wheels boasts a stunning space on the first floor of the Town Centre mall, with both indoor and […]

Opera Gallery Dubai is proud to start the year with its first ever Sculptures exhibition, featuring a range of carefully selected pieces from contemporary artists such as Anthony James, Manolo Valdés and Valay Shende, highlighting a broad spectrum of medium and expression. Since the dawn of art practice, sculpture has been an important medium of […]

In consideration of the on-going global health implications of the Coronavirus and having consulted with our partners and stakeholders, Art Dubai today announces that the 14th edition of the international art fair, scheduled for 25 – 28th March 2020, will be postponed. Given the essential role the fair plays in promoting local and regional artists, we have made the […]

dnata, one of the largest travel management companies in the Middle East, has expanded its car rental portfolio by adding the quality services of Dollar Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental to its offering. Both brands are part of The Hertz Corporation, one of the global leading car rental companies, which dnata has been […]

Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, unveiled Mobimart, the region’s first grocery bus, bringing convenient and accessible shopping to the doorsteps of underserved neighbourhoods and communities across Dubai, six days a week. Carrefour Mobimart offers customers an extensive variety of daily groceries and fresh food, including a selection of organic produce, frozen […]

Ballet Revoluciόn, the world-renowned dance production that has amassed a world-wide fan base and received overwhelming praise for more than a decade, has made Global Village its home until 30th March 2020. Performing at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Ballet Revoluciόn […]

Emirates Post, the UAE’s leading postal and express provider, is testing a brand-new offering designed to ensure they are discoverable on today’s mobile digital mapping platforms, apps, search engines and in-vehicle navigation systems across any device. As part of its commitment to investing in digital solutions; Emirates Post has embraced a digital location intelligence and […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA). The MoU replaces two previous agreements signed in February 2005. The new MoU was signed by the Chief Executive of DFSA, Bryan Stirewalt and the Chief Executive of IOMFSA, Karen Badgerow, on […]

In partnership with the UN Environment Programme and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the World’s Greatest Show will commemorate World Wildlife Day 2021 with a specialist programming and events schedule A specialist programming and events schedule will take place at Expo 2020 Dubai on World Wildlife Day 2021 – in partnership with […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, the Waterfront Market’s very own annual celebration The Foodie Carnival returns for its second year anniversary from 5th March to 7th March, 2020 This year The Foodie Carnival joins Dubai Food Festival and promises a rich three-day culinary experience of nonstop food and fun at Dubai’s Waterfront Market. The Waterfront […]

With just a couple of days to go, organisers have pulled out all stops to ensure that ‘Holi Masti 2020’ is the biggest and craziest Holi party in town, featuring top entertainers flying in all the way from India, a multitude of colours, mouthwatering traditional delicacies, prizes galore, non-stop fun activities and fantastic ambiance in […]

Dubai is an important destination for arts and culture lovers, with the local art scene growing to include more independent homegrown artists that celebrate a variety of cultures – creating a vibe that is unique to Dubai. Art enthusiasts can embark on a journey to explore the finest galleries and cultural events with Dubai Calendar’s […]

Sami Valimaki rocketed up the Race to Dubai Rankings after sealing a first European Tour win with a dramatic play-off triumph over Brandon Stone on a thrilling final day at the Oman Open. The Finn, who was making only his sixth European Tour start after graduating from Qualifying School last year, forced a play-off with […]

Get a little bit noughty on the 12th March at Dubai’s favourite beach club with Reel 2 Real pumping their absolute bangers like I LIKE TO MOVE IT live on the Barasti Beach! (que Madagascar soundtrack) Every Thursday Barasti throws it back to a time where Tetris, Yo-Yos and Poggs reigned supreme. Get involved in some noughty activations that will take […]

French luxury bakery and sweets maker, Ladurée, in collaboration with H.E. Dr. Sara Al Madani, has unveiled its latest edition of premium double-decker macarons box, as part of its unique way of celebrating women in the region on 26th February 2020 at Ladurée Restaurant The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue, in the presence of media and […]

Well known Serbian singer Ana Bekuta, will be performing at Indie’s new Balkan Night this Tuesday 3rd March. The cool DIFC venue has just launched its new Balkan Night on a Tuesday, showcasing live performances from the Urgentni Centar – the UAE´s number 1 Balkan band, with special guest performances to be announced throughout the year. Tickets for this special performance as priced at AED […]

According to statistics from the National Economic Register of the Ministry of Economy, the number of economic licences issued in the UAE grew to 678,573 in February 2020, compared to 676,256 in January. This increase highlights the ongoing economic growth around the country. The Central Bank of the UAE noted that the country’s macroeconomic growth […]

Dubai Future Accelerators, DFA, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, launched the 7th cohort of its programme that seeks to position Dubai as a hub for innovation, emerging technologies and an ideal destination for start-ups and entrepreneurs with bold solutions to future challenges. Based on the requirements provided by the participating entities – Dubai […]

Emirates, the Official Airline of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, offered tennis fans memorable experiences during the two week run of the much anticipated tennis event. The championship, which ended yesterday, crowned Romania’s Simona Halep as Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) champion while Novak Djokovic from Serbia won the Association of Tennis Professionals 2020 (ATP) […]

As part of its long-standing pillar partnership with Meydan, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, sponsored Racing at Meydan, the regional race meet that features the GCC’s most prominent equestrians, through seven races named after some of its renowned projects, namely Riviera 1, Mina, Creek Views, Aliyah, Al Furjan, Mirage, and Riviera […]

The gold and jewellery market, which is among the pillars of Dubai’s reputation as a global retail hub and shopping destination, continues to enjoy robust consumer confidence and remain a leading economic activity in the emirate. Efforts by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy to spread consumer rights awareness while […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues to attract guests every day of the week and excite their tastebuds as they explore the increasingly diverse selection of the world’s most loved authentic street foods, dishes and desserts. Satisfy rumbling bellies and experience […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mashreq today announced the region’s first blockchain data sharing platform, now live in production, to support licensed businesses and corporates opening digital bank accounts instantly. In continuation of the consortium formed back in July 2019 between DIFC and Mashreq, the initiative known as Know Your Customer (KYC), along with […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has partnered with the region’s first pop-up cinema concept “Films In A Box” to bring films to a wider audience at the forthcoming “Al Marmoom: Film In The Desert”. The event, which is a platform to support and showcase emerging and established filmmakers both locally and regionally will […]

This March, Roxy Cinemas are rewarding repeat visitors with instant cash back to be used across various Meraas L&E destinations, just for watching a movie – pass me the popcorn please! With four prime locations across Dubai, including La Mer, City Walk, Box Park and The Beach, Roxy Cinemas offers an array of cinematic experiences […]

Dubai saw remarkable external trade growth in 2019, spurred by its efforts to achieve its 2025 trade target of AED2 trillion. Non-oil external trade last year grew 19 percent in volume from 91 million tons in 2018 to reach 109 million tons in 2019. Re-exports rose by a record 48 percent to reach 17 million […]

The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, board has endorsed the ‘First and Last-Mile’ strategy that advocates a healthy and active lifestyle by offering multiple mobility options integrated with mainstream public transport network. The strategy was endorsed during the authority’s board meeting led by Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, RTA Director-General and Chairman of the Board of […]

Dubai laid out the red carpet for the Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) which entered the emirate on February 28, the third day of the 10th edition of the annual breast cancer awareness programme. The ride that began from DIFC Avenue Boulevard at 10.30 am and wound up at Dubai Boulevard near Dubai Mall at noon, […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, handed over the ‘Flag’ of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Smart Government (HBMPSG), to Dubai Economy after it won the Best Government Initiative award for its ‘Instant Licence’ initiative. His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, […]

Dubai Maritime City has completed more than 25 percent of Phase 1 infrastructure for its commercial development. The works are expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2021. The AED 140 million development of the commercial area will enhance DMC’s status as a leading maritime services provider. DMC said all major and minor […]

Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) organized a session with an aim to support the country’s preparations for next 50 years and in connection with this year’s ‘UAE Innovation Month.’ The session, held in the presence of the leadership team headed by H.E Fahad Ahmed Al-Raeesi, CEO of DGW, encouraged the Workshop’s employees to come up with […]