Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global top 10 International Financial Centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced the launch of global currency exchange and payments company WorldFirst in the Centre. UK headquartered WorldFirst was acquired by Ant Financial, the financial technology arm of […]

Al Ghurair Centre will house more than 40 paintings for a one month Art Exhibition in honor of the 48th anniversary of UAE; the artworks for this show are inspired by the local culture; history, people, animals, landscapes, architecture and life in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors to the show will find incredibly beautiful images […]

The 11th edition of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is set for an enthralling final day over the Earth course with Spaniard Jon Rahm and Frenchman Mike Lorenzo-Vera tied at the top of the leaderboard on 15 under par. Overnight leader Lorenzo-Vera carded another sub 70 round with a three under par 66 but […]

Award-winning Bollywood music duo Vishal & Shekhar put on a blinding show for the Global Village Main Stage. Taking place at the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the concert was the latest headline booking to take the stage in the park’s impressive line-up of […]

A surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The strong 4.3 percent increase in volume growth compared to […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) collaborated with industry leaders for the Future Aviation Lounge (FAL) during Dubai Airshow 2019, an initiative which showcased high impact innovations within the sector. FAL, a collective business network, is based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which is used to analyse and predict the future of the global aviation industry. […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation in the 23rd edition of Cairo ICT 2019, one of the leading technology events in the middle east. Cairo ICT will run from December 1 to 4 at Egypt International Exhibition Center […]

The Emirates A380 ‘UAE in Space’ mission livery made its official operational debut today, 22 November as it took off to its first destination Melbourne, Australia as flight EK 408. The aircraft will continue to fly across the Emirates A380 network of more than 50 destinations over the course of the next year. Paying tribute […]

Emirates has successfully wrapped up the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow with over 33,000 people visiting and experiencing Emirates’ commercial and training aircraft displays, exhibition stand and chalet this year. For the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates showcased its latest Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER with the ’mobility’ (blue) and ‘opportunity’ (orange) […]

Mike Lorenzo-Vera extended his lead at the top of the DP World Tour Championship to three shots after posting a three under par 69 while the battle to be crowned Race to Dubai champion heated up after a fascinating day on the Earth course. The 34 year old picked up where he left off yesterday […]

Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in partnership with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services has successfully conducted live screenings of a demonstrative aerial surveillance mission taking place in Germany, from an airborne Airbus H145 helicopter equipped with a communication system developed […]

Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2019 officially kicked off today with a CEO Dialogue that brought together public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the integral role of businesses in reducing and recycling waste and preventing it from reaching landfills. The event, held at the University of Dubai’s Academic City campus, featured informative presentations and thought-provoking […]

Renowned American furniture brand, Ethan Allen, has collaborated with Dubai based art studio Mawaheb from Beautiful People to create an exclusive painting which will be available for purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going towards supporting Mawaheb’s contribution to society. The idea of the collaboration was conceived by Ethan Allen to give back to the […]

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera announced today the Middle East debut of the West End production of THE KITE RUNNER, which will be performed at Dubai Opera from 27 – 29 February 2020. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey […]

Under the aegis of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), a group of high-profile experts in research and development (R&D) announced the ‘Cities for Knowledge Creation’ initiative, in collaboration with global assurance, tax, and consulting services provider PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), on day two of the sixth annual Knowledge Summit. The experts selected Dubai […]

Austrian Bernd Wiesberger is leading a charge of five players who can all end this week’s DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates as winners of the Race to Dubai. The 34 year old sits on 4,802.4 points and with 2,000 points on offer for the winner, he will claim Race to Dubai glory […]

Beko, the international home appliance brand of Arçelik group and Global Premium Partner of FC Barcelona today announced the official launch of “Eat Like A Pro”, a global initiative to help parents around the world feed their children healthier food options through motivating them with their role models, in the United Arab Emirates. The campaign […]

Twelve months ago, Danny Willett ended a 31-month wait for victory with a brilliant two-stroke triumph over the Earth course and the former Masters champion is relishing the chance to defend his title against one of the most exclusive fields in world golf. “It’s always nice to come back and defend a title anywhere in […]

In celebration of Universal Children’s Day, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has revealed a programme of authors and sessions that help children make sense of the world and their place in it, with wide-reaching topics covering everything from saving the planet to coping with anxiety. Bringing books and a love of reading to children is […]

Global favourite Indian music duo, Vishal & Shekkar, will bring a night of unmissable music to Global Village’s Main Stage area, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park. Playing live at the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the iconic Bollywood artists will perform from 9 pm on Friday, 22nd November. Regarded as […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced that it has signed a full purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, worth US$ 8.8 billion at list prices, at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Under its agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777x with B787s. This deal includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners, […]

Al Tariq, a regional leader in aerial weaponry and manufacturer of precision-guided systems, today announced major upgrades to its Al Tariq precision guided missiles (PGM) during the Dubai Air Show 2019. With the enhancements, the Al Tariq PGM family of weapons is now updated to the new Block 2 definition. The Block 2 definition boasts […]

Dubai emphatically demonstrated its people’s commitment to an active lifestyle, as Dubai Fitness Challenge, DFC, officially drew curtains on its most successful and engaging edition this weekend. In an unprecedented validation of social solidarity, the citywide fitness movement that was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai […]

In any lead generation or social media marketing campaign, you need to put your best face forward. Are you ready to ‘wow’ potential clients, partners or employers with a headshot that makes you look unique in your industry? The first and most important thing you need to remember is that first impressions are everything, especially […]

The region’s biggest fitness event is excited to announce that reigning Mr Olympia, Brandon Curry,  will be headlining the Dubai Muscle Show this year and will be joined by incredible talent including Phil Heath, Ronnie Coleman, Big Ramy, Hadi Choopan, Roelly Winklaar, Kai Greene, Hany Rambod and many more. Set to be the biggest and […]

Action Park, the recently launched fun-filled leisure park is set to open a new attraction and energy packed paintball area. Set to be launched the last week of December 2019, Action Paintball will be located at The Last Exit, Mad X, Abu Dhabi bound and will have both an indoor and outdoor area. Overlooking Sheikh […]

To celebrate the cooler winter months, Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, is hosting a number of outdoor markets across its portfolio of communities, providing platforms for local farmers and carefully selected vendors to engage directly with consumers. The Farmers Market, a community-led initiative by award-winning shop & restaurant Baker & Spice […]

Emirates will be teeing up for another exciting year of DP World Tour Championship 2019 – one of the largest sporting events in Dubai. This is Emirates’ 10th year supporting the tournament, bringing international golf players together to Dubai to contend in the season long “Race to Dubai” finale. The DP World Tour Championship 2019 is […]

Over 2,500 delegates from 76 countries attended the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai, marking a 67 percent increase in participation compared to the previous edition of the forum. A total of 350 bilateral business meetings were held on the sidelines of GBF Africa 2019 – a 75 percent rise compared […]

Tommy Fleetwood arrives at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the 11th edition of the DP World Tour Championship, which gets underway on Thursday, and, for the third consecutive year, he has a chance to win the Race to Dubai. But the Englishman insists he won’t be putting too much pressure on himself. The 28 year old […]

As another year draws to a close, Ian Poulter arrives back at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship targeting a first win since the 2017 Houston Open as he looks to build on his two runner-up finishes at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The Ryder Cup star has fond memories of the European Tour’s finale and has […]

The Emirates Group and GE Aviation, the world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend GE’s development and leadership training programmes to UAE National employees at the Emirates Group. The MoU was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Nasser Bin Kherbash, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, HR […]

The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) has a small but significant presence at the ongoing Dubai Airshow as it showcases its cadet training programme and two of the 27 aircraft in its fleet of Cirrus SR22 and Embraer Phenom 100EV aircraft. The Academy has truly taken off since its debut and official opening by HH Sheikh […]

2019 edition of the Drones Synergies Conference took place on Monday and Tuesday this week at the Zayed University Convention Centre in Academic City, Dubai. Following the success of previously hosted events, this year’s conference welcomed at least 1,000 attendees who had the opportunity to receive professional certifications. For the second consecutive year this conference […]

Box Vox has been officially launched by Dubai based siblings Komal Chhatwani & Yashraj Chhatwani with a mission of bringing gifting into the 21st century by creating stronger relationships through personal gifts. The site www.bovoxme.com lets customers pick a thematic, expertly curated option or customize the perfect gift box for any occasion. “The reason why […]

The Ideas Arabia Subgroup of Dubai Quality Group is pleased to announce the 8th cycle UAE Ideas Award 2019 that will take place on 21st November 2019, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group. Mr. Hussain […]

“MAG Development,” the real estate development arm of the MAG Holding Group, has announced the launch of its innovative “MAG YES PLAN,” offering an unprecedented package of facilities and affordable payment plans that allow customers to own their customized homes, that suit their purchase power and monthly income in Dubai. Through this package, investors from all […]

The AIM summit has become a yearly gathering that investors, hedge fund managers, family offices, private equity funds, global industry leaders and governments, look forward to since its inception in 2015. It is considered as the leading alternative investment summit in the region. In its 10th edition, AIM Summit will be held at the Waldorf Astoria […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) held a press conference highlighting the ‘Joint Real Estate Ownership Law in Dubai.’ Participants reviewed the Mollak system updates for the purpose of governance, regulation, and control of the jointly owned real estate management sector as well as for providing intelligent services to customers in the sector, in line with the […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, joined UNESCO’s Member States and Associate Members, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for a series of high-level meetings and events during the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) 40th General Conference, which is taking place from November 12 to 27 at […]

Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah, today officially opened a new, AED169 million retail complex and multi-storey car park at Dragon City, bringing a more diverse range of shops, quicker access and greater convenience to the 40 million people who visit each year. The four-level complex has around 150 shops and kiosks across 118,000 square feet […]

Emaar Properties has announced the launch of The Valley, a new master development on Dubai-Al Ain Road. Running through the heart of this groundbreaking masterplan is a lush green ribbon of breathtaking landscape, connecting residents with never-before-seen vast open spaces and mega-amenities, inspiring the name; The Valley. Designed for those who desire a balanced lifestyle, […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced a firm order for 50 A350-900 XWB aircraft worth US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) at list prices at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, delivery of the first Emirates A350 XWB is expected in May 2023, and will continue until 2028. HH […]

Mark your calendars for the show of all shows, as Dubai gets ready to welcome the internationally acclaimed Indian stand-up comedian, Bollywood actor and columnist, Vir Das. Colors Live presents Comic On Nights’ Vir Das’s Loved Tour brought to you by the Junction Live! and BookMyShow. The first Indian to land a Netflix special – […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been named as an Official Expo 2020 Partner following the signing of a partnership agreement between the two organisations, H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director of Expo 2020 Dubai announced during her opening address today at the Global Business Forum Africa […]

Khansaheb Investment announces the launch of Dynamic Advanced Training, the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia’s (MENASA’s) first independent aviation safety training centre located at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport. Dynamic Advanced Training is a state-of-the-art facility that offers comprehensive safety and emergency procedures (SEP) […]

Tommy Fleetwood will look to secure a second Race to Dubai title at this week’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship after the Englishman surged up to second in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings with a play-off victory over Marcus Kinhult at the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player, a Rolex Series event. […]

Sole DXB announces the addition of the d3 Marketplace in collaboration with Dubai Design District (d3) to its already impressive agenda. The new format will house 12 breakout brands from the region and further afield, who will be showcasing their latest collections, limited edition products and pre-season drops, exclusive to Sole DXB 2019. The d3 […]

The Beach, Meraas’ laid-back beachfront destination, is conjuring up some magical prizes and entertainment for families until 23 November. Spend a minimum of AED200 at any of the outlets at The Beach and take home instant rewards from The Magical Tree, covered in fairy lights and laden with gifts ripe for the winning. Among the […]

With just under one year to go until Expo 2020 Dubai, billed as “the world’s greatest show”, Emirates airline is lifting the lid on the futuristic, interactive technologies and experiences in store for visitors at its Expo 2020 pavilion. Emirates has been working with academics and its industry partners in aviation and aerospace, to create […]

Emirates welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of […]

Have you ever wondered what happens to a renowned international sportsman after he retires and steps away from his impressive career? Well you are in luck! Dubai Active, The Middle East’s Leading Active Living and Fitness Show, have announced that they are welcoming Matt Prior as a keynote speaker at the Middle East Fitness Business […]

The Emirates A380, the UAE airline’s flagship commercial aircraft, soared through the skies in an unprecedented flypast procession today, kicking off the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow. Spectators and aviation enthusiasts were able to watch a spectacular formation of 3 Chinook, 3 Black Hawk and 3 Apache helicopters, opening the way for the Emirates A380, […]

Get ready to groove as the most sensational, magical and talented brother duo, Armaan Malik and Amaal Mallik are heading to Dubai for a special National Day Celebration event. The famous brothers will be performing live at Bollywood Parks Dubai on Monday, 2nd December 2019 from 8:30 pm onwards. Available on Platinumlist Dubai, the ticket […]

Heads of state, ministers, policymakers, prominent business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from Africa are descending on Dubai for the Global Business Forum Africa 2019 which officially kicks off on Monday (tomorrow) and runs until Tuesday, November 19th. Held under theme “Scale-Up Africa”, the fifth edition of the forum is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce […]

As Jumeirah Golf Estates prepares to welcome the top 50 golfers on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai, along with 65,000 spectators and more than 200 global press to the 11th edition of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai this week, DP World, the European Tour and Jumeirah Golf Estates reveal some crucial numbers […]

“In Monochrome” a solo art exhibition by Priyanka Vijayan combines the strokes of white and black to form a full picture, creating hyper realistic pieces by utilizing the emotions and passions of each of these colors, weaving them together to create a fuller, complete piece of art. Exhibition is set to open on 4th of […]

Falcon Aviation, one of the UAE’s leading aviation companies specializing in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is set to post record revenue figures of 450 Million UAE Dirhams for 2019. Following a year of significant milestones for the company, including the opening of a new facility at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Falcon […]

Dubzplay, a dynamic and fresh development company specialising in AAA mobile games and applications announces the launch of StyleCity, the chart-topping Appstore mobile game created in the region, for the region. With over 200,000 downloads, StyleCity is the fastest downloaded game in the UAE, having topped the charts within the first two days of launch. […]

AMMROC, the leading provider of military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in the region, today unveiled a model of its world-class Al Ain facility at the Dubai Airshow 2019. The special event took place at the EDGE pavilion in the presence of His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director of EDGE and […]