As part of the nation’s Emiratisation strategy, Ducab has announced the launch of ‘Bidayiti’, a programme which appeals to Emiratis and enhances their work skills across different sectors. The objective of the programme, that translates to “The Beginning”, is to contribute to building the UAE’s manufacturing industry, a key pillar in UAE Vision 2020 and […]

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE build-to-sell property development business, majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), delivered impressive 2019 year-end results amidst a challenging business environment. The company reported property sales of AED 14.842 billion (US$ 4.041 billion) for 2019. The company recorded net profit of AED 2.700 billion (US$ 735 million) with […]

With half-term just around the corner, look no further than Meraas Leisure & Entertainment for memorable experiences to keep the kiddos truly entertained! Mark your diaries, as from the 16th to the 20th February, a series of incredible promotions and entertainment will be available at renowned destinations including The Green Planet and Roxy Cinemas in City Walk […]

Three leading UAE corporates have announced plans to collaborate with startups on new pilot projects, following two days of business matchmaking and pitching sessions at the STEP Conference 2020 in Dubai. The two-day event, hosted by Dubai Startup Hub as part of its Market Access programme, concluded with the corporate members announcing the names of […]

Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking 30 years of service to Riyadh. Since the first Emirates flight between Riyadh and Dubai in February 1990, and the airline has carried over eight million passengers on the route, demonstrating the strong links between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), exhibited a resilient performance in FY 2019 by recording net profit of AED 6.200 billion (US$ 1.688 billion) as compared to net profit of AED 6.139 billion (US$ 1.671 billion) in FY 2018.  Emaar recorded revenue of AED 24.586 billion (US$ 6.694 billion) for 2019. Emaar maintained its positive performance […]

In celebration of World Bartender Day on Monday 24 February four Dubai venues will be celebrating with an all-day happy hour. Head Bartenders from the venues have discounted their signature beverages so you can join them in trying out their favourite tipple; Bistro Des Arts prices start from AED 29 folly by Nick & Scott prices start from AED 25 Publique prices start from […]

Be spoilt for choice as you indulge that special someone this Valentine’s Day with a host of incredible dining offers at The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm Views and Azure Residences. Take in stunning waterside views from some of Palm Jumeirah’s favourite foodie spots as you tuck into a culinary feast for a perfect evening […]

Since IKEA stores around the world tend to be located on the outskirts of the cities, people spend a lot of time travelling to their nearest store, treating it more like a destination in itself. IKEA takes this brand loyalty seriously and in fact, the motivation for opening Dubai’s second store was so that customers […]

The 4th Under 13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup – featuring teams from European powerhouses Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Celta Vigo, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Inter Milan and FC Porto – will get underway at Dubai Sports City from Thursday, February 13. Organised under the aegis of Dubai Sports Council, the three-day tournament will also feature four UAE club […]

Arabian Adventures, part of The Emirates Group, has hosted players and staff from Arsenal Football Club on a memorable ‘Sunset Desert Safari’ tour in Dubai, ensuring a relaxed team bonding experience for the UK team’s world-class players and the entire support team during their intensive training camp in the UAE. The tour took place in the Dubai […]

Businesses in Dubai and São Paulo can by exploring untapped trade and investment potential in key sectors and areas of mutual interest such as agri-business, technology, innovation, transport and logistics, according to officials speaking earlier today at the Dubai-São Paulo Business Forum. The forum, held at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s premises, was joined […]

Dubai’s esteemed lifestyle brand, Cove Beach, is moving its signature house music sessions to Saturdays, launching with a special edition #deepinthejungle, featuring house music heavyweights, Ritual London and Deepspace LA on 15 February. For the first time, an incredible line-up of DJs – including Finnebassen, Bajau, Dan Healy, Namazi and DJ Memfisa – will play […]

Arsenal is wrapping up their winter training in Dubai, enjoying the city’s warm weather, incredible training facilities and iconic attractions courtesy of Emirates and Arabian Adventures before heading back to complete the second half of the season. This is the first time the full Arsenal squad visits Dubai. While in Dubai for an intensive training […]

Dubai Investments Park [DIP], the unique integrated commercial, industrial & residential community in the Middle East, wholly-owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, has unveiled that the master-planned complex, designed and developed to provide immaculate facilities, setting new standards in the region, has attracted investments in excess of AED 42 bn over two decades, signifying the emergence […]

Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, joins Gulfood in celebration of its Silver Jubilee this year by showcasing sustainably produced products from Irish dairy and meat producers.  Visitors at the world’s largest annual food and drink trade expo, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2020, will have the chance to see 11 Irish meat […]

Dubai’s famed after-hours party spot, Mantis Dubai has released a February & March line up to rival any in global dance, trance and hip hop. Introducing a whole host of brand-new nights for 2020, plus visits from legends of electronic music culture and hip-hop stars, bringing fresh new sounds in a series of bass-thumping nights […]

Celebrating 25 years of City of Gold, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group has successfully concluded this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), with over 200 winners and 4 million worth special edition coins. The five weeks of promotions aimed at elevating shoppers’ experience, offered deals that brought value to both residents and tourists alike. Surprising shopper’s […]

The culinary capital of the Middle East, Dubai, is gearing up to host the seventh edition of the region’s biggest citywide celebration of food, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), from 26 February – 14 March. The citywide culinary extravaganza will be a feast for the senses, with a delicious array of food on offer to suit […]

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) attended the official opening of the first overseas branch of Maybank Islamic Berhad (Maybank Islamic), the largest Islamic Bank in Malaysia and the ASEAN region by assets size, in Dubai at DIFC, the […]

Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Autism Center, which comes within the framework of activating corporate social responsibility by supporting local humanitarian and social institutions, programs and projects. The MoU was signed by Mr. Harib Mohammed Bin Thani, Director of Operations division, Union Coop, on behalf of […]

“FORMIDABLE! AZNAVOUR”, an award-winning musical tribute to the late, great icon Charles Aznavour will debut at Dubai Opera on 13 and 14 February 2020.  This show is the greatest ever musical tribute to Charles Aznavour’s career, and it has already amazed audiences in France and Canada before arriving in the UAE for its Middle East debut. “FORMIDABLE! […]

Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), the dashing, dynamic and young music band is all set to mesmerize Dubai at their upcoming live concert at Dubai Opera on Friday, February 21, 2020. Presenting the best of western classical opera singing fused with a liberal dose of Indian music and Shillong linguistic, Shillong Chamber Choir is a brilliant […]

Brace yourselves, the ultimate Queen concert show is coming to town! With Freddie Mercury’s spectacular vocal range and stage presence to the band’s dramatic style and outrageous onstage antics, Queen brought a “fresh, new breeze into the world of rock” following their debut in 1973. To this day, they are regarded as one of the […]

This Valentine’s Day, VOX Cinemas’ THEATRE by Rhodes is celebrating love and culinary indulgence with a special three-course menu and movie offer. Exclusively available from 13 to 19 February at VOX Cinemas across the UAE, couples can enjoy dinner and a movie for two for AED 499. Items on the delectable menu include mandi-spiced chicken […]

Ski Dubai is offering four special packages this Valentine’s Day, and hasn’t forgotten about the singletons out there. Between 13 and 15 February, couples can enjoy the Penguin Encounter package for AED 599 or two Snow Plus tickets for AED 799, both of which include an indulgent three-course meal at Ski Dubai’s restaurant, North 28. […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy issued 4,076 new licences during January 2020 leading to 10,782 new jobs as the emirate continued to enhance its appeal as a destination for sustainable business growth. Overall, 30,582 BRL transactions were recorded in the ‘Business Map’ digital platform of Dubai Economy in January 2020 […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has asserted that the Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit (DATIS) is a qualitative addition to the international efforts aimed at making the world better and more accessible […]

The 3rdsequel of the blockbuster Baaghi Franchise will be promoted by lead stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor at the Matrix Fight Night ( MFN) 2020 – India’s hugely popular mixed martial arts show that will be making its international debut in Dubai on February 28th after the hat-trick of 3 successful seasons in India. […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the Africa Tech Summit 2020 in Kigali, Rwanda, where the organisation launched the second cycle of its GBF Mentorship Programme, which pairs innovative UAE and African startups with mentors who can provide them with valuable expertise, support and guidance. Over 250 participants visited Dubai Chamber’s stand […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has awarded a total of AED 7,986,920 (USD 2,174,199) to four research proposals, under its Evidence for Education in Emergencies (E-Cubed) research envelope. E-Cubed was launched in September 2016 on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, and is carried […]

The three spectacular Expo Entry Portals that will welcome millions of visitors from around the world to Expo 2020 Dubai have been revealed with just over 250 days to go until the opening. Conceived by Expo 2020 in collaboration with top British architect Asif Khan and his studio, the portals are a futuristic adaptation of the […]

The UAE-Ethiopia Business Advisory Council recently held a meeting in Addis Ababa where it outlined plans to ease the investment process for UAE companies operating in Ethiopia and remove existing barriers to bilateral trade. The council, led by the UAE Embassy in Addis Ababa and supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was established […]

The Kauffman Fellowship summit is set to commence tomorrow in Dubai, as the emirate fortifies its reputation for convening the world’s top talent to power a knowledge-based economy. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the summit will […]

Close to 250 students from 8 schools may be one step closer to answering the question on everyone’s mind – “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group – Emirates welcomed students to […]

Min Woo Lee held his nerve in challenging conditions to get his hands on European Tour silverware for the first time at the ISPS Handa Vic Open as the home favourite climbed up to 11th in the Race to Dubai Rankings. The Australian started the final round with a three-stroke lead and never looked back […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a 5 per cent increase in revenue to AED 4.673 billion (US$ 1.272 billion), compared to the 2018, AED 4.446 billion (US$ 1.210 billion). Overall net profit in 2019 amounted to AED 2.286 billion (US$ 622 million), similar […]

The Global Village main stage witnessed, on the evening of Friday the 7th of February, a sensational concert by young Pakistani superstar Atif Aslam, who performed a selection of his most distinguished songs in Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. The delighted crowd in attendance shared every moment of the concert on their social media platforms. The […]

Dubai Economy recently organised a workshop led by experts from World Bank as part of its initiatives to support the National Employment Strategy 2031. Hosted by the Economic Planning Department in Dubai Economy, the workshop highlighted the role of active labour market policies in supporting Emiratisation as well as the integration of Emirati youth in […]

The Sustainable City Equestrian centre, with the support of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), is proud to announce the third edition of The Sustainable City International Horse Show 2020, its annual show-jumping competition, taking place 12 – 15 February on its premises. 200 riders will be participating from several countries, doubling the number […]

Key trends that offer a glimpse into the future of the sleep market are taking centre stage this week as the second edition of Sleep Expo Middle East formally opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  Sleep Expo will run until 11 February to showcase cutting edge products and solutions as well as present […]

The first official Expo 2020 Dubai retail store is now open, offering an array of event-branded gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia, including the hugely popular Expo wristbands, camel soap and apparel made from plastic recycled in the UAE. Featuring appearances from Expo 2020’s mascots and with a number of events planned over the coming months, the […]

Leonardo Paez from Team Giant Polimedical was crowned winner of the elite men’s category of HERO Dubai, the first race of the international HERO World Series circuit, taking centre stage with a time of 2:07.29,6. Next up was Pruus Peeter, EST, from Team Torpado-Südtirol MTB Pro Team with a 4:28-minute gap. The third on the […]

More than four hundred athletes flocked to the starting line today for the debut of the HERO Dubai, the first race of the international HERO World Series circuit. The event took place at the Hatta Wadi Hub, set in Dubai’s breathtaking National Park. A clear sky was the background for the 50 fluttering flags, setting […]

Families can head to Global Village this month for Season 5 of ‘Kids Fest’ from 6 – 22 February, and enjoy perfect weather at every child’s favourite place to be. At the world’s leading multi-cultural festival-park’s Kids Fest, characters from favourite shows spring to life. Kids can take part in a sing or dance-a-long at […]

Vibrant art installations are set to adorn public locations across the UAE as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s new grassroots initiative to highlight the nation’s unique identity, as it prepares to welcome millions of people from around the world. My Urban Freej is a programme of public art that encapsulates the creative spirit, dynamic multiculturalism […]

Breakfast in Bed This Valentine’s Day tell your loved one how you feel with 1762’s Breakfast in Bed Hamper. The hampers are the perfect way to treat your partner and include a selection of exquisite edible gifts, such as Instagrammable red velvet croissants, heart-shaped red cinnamon sugar pretzels and shortbread cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, beetroot baguette, kalamata olive tapenade and cold […]

Leading global workspace provider Regus has announced the opening of its 21st UAE business centre in Dubai Boulevard Tower to support the emirate’s flourishing business environment. The new flexible workspace centre is located in one of the city’s most prominent business districts in Downtown Dubai and offers open-plan style office space with well-appointed private offices, […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Olympique Lyonnais (OL), one of France’s top football clubs today announced a five year sponsorship deal. Under the agreement, Emirates will become the club’s Official Main Sponsor from the start of the 2020/2021 season. The iconic Emirates “Fly Better” logo will appear on the front of the OL […]

Dubai Business Events, DBE, recorded a total of 301 successful bids for meetings, conferences and incentives in 2019, set to attract an expected 150,095 delegates to Dubai over the coming years. This will deliver approximately 620,000 room nights for the city, and, added to wins from previous years, the total expected hotel room night pipeline […]

Dubai Internet City will give start-ups and entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel judges representing leading international companies and institutions such as Qualcomm, Roland Berger, Skynews Arabia, Eureeca and New York University Abu Dhabi among others.  The new technology competition set to enhance the emirate’s status as the leading tech and […]

For the fourth year running, the world-renowned Under 13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup will take place later this month in Dubai Sports City. Since its inception in 2017, the Dubai Intercontinental U13 Football Cup, which is organized under the aegis of Dubai Sports Council, has grown in popularity with prominent global youth squads taking part […]

Emirates Post Group held a two-day round table on remuneration issues for Universal Postal Union member countries in the Arab region on the 4th and 5th of February 2020 in cooperation with the UPU International Bureau (IB) and the Arab Permanent Postal Commission (APPC). As part of the Universal Postal Union’s technical assistance programme and […]

Award-winning Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Dubai, has gone all out this Valentine’s Day to one very special wedding proposal. The stylish restaurant located in Dubai’s DIFC, is offering a their “Diamond Dining” luxury experience that takes care of everything for one lucky couple culminating in the ultimate wedding proposal. The uber exclusive proposal package costs AED […]

Women Riders World Relay (WRWR), a global, year-long relay for female bikers, and the first of its kind to be fully managed by ladies for ladies, culminated at Atlantis, The Palm on February 1st with over 50 female bikers participating in the Dubai leg. Over the course of a year, 80 global ambassadors representing 80 different […]

Be spoilt for choice as you indulge that special someone this Valentine’s Day with a host of incredible dining offers at The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm Views and Azure Residences. Take in stunning waterside views from some of Palm Jumeirah’s favourite foodie spots as you tuck into a culinary feast for a perfect evening […]

DUBAL Holding have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electricite De France (EDF Group) to explore possible collaboration with respect to the development of thermal power plants,  technical support services, district cooling and sustainable energy solutions in the broader GCC, as well as “green” and electricity business opportunities in Brazil […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has honoured the most prominent government bodies, public institutions and private companies for their unfaltering support, untiring efforts and inspiring determination  towards the empowerment of People of […]

Pinza, the Dubai-born modern ‘pinzeria,’ offer customers a chance to win a luxury home in MAG 5 Boulevard – Dubai South through a contest, starting on 26 January and for the subsequent 60 days. All Dubai and Abu Dhabi customers have to do is order their favourite blend of the healthiest hand-kneaded Pinza crust in […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, recently hosted a group of investors from Denmark in a workshop on the advantages of investing in Dubai and key industry sectors powering economic diversification in the emirate. The workshop was part of the ‘Public-Private Connect 2020’ series designed by Dubai FDI to promote […]