Emirates has won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year’, awarded by Airline Economics magazine. The Aviation 100 awards distinguish the most outstanding performers in commercial aviation, as well as the most innovative and successful finance and leasing deals closed over the last 12 months. The awards were held during the […]

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk and a $500 million conventional bond issued by global trade enabler DP World. DP World is the largest UAE debt issuer by value on the region’s international exchange, with Sukuk and conventional bond listings now totalling $9.09 billion. The organisation operates a geographically diverse […]

Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of Dubai Economy, and the Dubai Future Foundation held the ‘Impact FDI Forum’ on 1st October, 2019, at Emirates Towers. The forum was part of a programme of the Hamdan Centre for the Future of Investment, focused on helping stakeholders transform the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals into […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy has started receiving applications from businesses wishing to participate in the Consumer Friendly Standards evaluation announced earlier this year. The initiative is part of the efforts of Dubai Economy to develop the customer experience and merchant-consumer relations in the local market, thereby strengthening business […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) marks a significant moment in the 15-year history of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) this week by registering the 500th firm conducting financial services in or from the DIFC. The firm is Kotak Mahindra Bank of India, which will conduct a full suite of commercial banking activity. Saeb Eigner, Chairman of the DFSA, said: […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a high-level business delegation from Europe which is currently visiting the UAE to explore business opportunities in key sectors and fields related to Expo 2020, including food and beverage, healthcare, ICT, energy, environment, construction and circular economy. As part of the visit, Dubai Chamber facilitated nearly 300 […]

Emirates’ award-winning A380 made its debut at Cairo International Airport (CAI) today as the airline brought its popular aircraft to Egypt for the first time. The landing demonstrated the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet. Welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute, the A380 flight was led by Egyptian […]

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature will return for its 12th edition with new dates and a fresh format. Set to take place 4-9 February 2020 at InterContinental Dubai – […]

The Outlet Village, Dubai’s Tuscan inspired indoor shopping and leisure destination, hosted free yoga and Pilates sessions on Friday and Saturday, featuring popular local yogis Allaoua Gaham and Dina Cassir to kickstart the new season. Yogini Dina Cassir began the session with Vinyasa Flow and guided participants on a journey of movement during her tranquil […]

Pepsi® this week joined forces with global pop group Now United to introduce Pepsi black®, a new “Bold Taste, Bold Flavor” cola to countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The popular band, made up of 14 singers and dancers from across the world, celebrated the debut of Pepsi black with a high-energy […]

Following a successful launch last month which saw over 400 cyclists on the track at the first ride of the season, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge Build-Up Ride 2 is around the corner, taking place on Friday, 11 October. Held once again at Al Qudra Cycle Track, registration for the 65km event is closing on Friday, […]

Dubai’s ‘THINKLIGHT’ conference – a major trend forecaster for the full spectrum lighting industry – is this year expected to identify huge growth opportunities in the region’s smart lighting sector. The free-to-attend conference, which is integral to the Light Middle East exhibition and networking programme, will examine trends within a sector forecasted to register 25% […]

Being healthy and active isn’t just about moving; it’s about educating and challenging ourselves to maintain the healthiest lives that we can possibly live by focusing on our emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you are just starting out on your health and exercise journey or you are a devoted fitness enthusiast, then the Dubai […]

The second season of the Dubai Festival City Half Marathon will take place on November 1. Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, will host the run which is being organised by RaceME. The first race is scheduled to start at 6:30am and participants can register on or before October 25th. […]

Swede Joakim Bjorkman and American Chad Pfeifer are the final two EDGA golfers confirmed for the EDGA Dubai Finale, the new 36-hole tournament for Golfers of Determination that will run alongside the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates in November. The EDGA Dubai Finale will be staged on Friday November 22 […]

His Excellency Li Xuhang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, has celebrated China’s National Day by ringing the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai. The ceremony reflected the strong and rapidly growing links between China and the UAE, which include Chinese bonds being listed on Nasdaq Dubai. As the MENA region’s business hub, the UAE plays […]

Taking place annually throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise awareness in countries across the world, helping to increase attention of the disease, inform about early detection signs and educate people about treatment and best care of the disease. Support women around the world this Breast Cancer Awareness Month and […]

Over 15,000 dnata employees around the world teamed up and took part in the company’s unique fundraising activity, ‘dnata runs the world’, to make a positive difference to the lives of others. Across the continents, from Sydney to San Francisco, teams from 26 countries joined the challenge to run the combined distance of the circumference […]

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) held its third board meeting for 2019, chaired by His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of DIEDC. The board members reviewed the progress of the DIEDC 2017-2020 Strategy, and discussed ways of aligning it with the priorities highlighted in the Letter of the […]

Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to South Africa, marking 10 years of service to the port city of Durban. The first Emirates flight between Durban and Dubai operated on 1, October 2009, and the airline has since carried over two million passengers on the route. “The past 10 years have been both […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf Region’s private sector, recently rolled out the second ‘Theory of Change’ workshop in Dubai, following the success of the first in the series held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this year. Held as part of the Pearl Initiative’s Governance in Philanthropy programme, […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah will host a spectacular live performance by Dua Lipa, the record-breaking, award-winning global music superstar and New Rules hitmaker, on Friday, 15 November 2019. (Watch promotional video here). Dua Lipa will wow crowds with a live concert on a purpose-built stage on the water at the stunning seafront destination, with […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has named Al Ain Farms, the UAE’s largest integrated dairy company – formed under the vision of the nation’s Founding Father, His Late Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – as the Official Dairy Provider of the World’s Greatest Show. Founded in 1981, Al Ain Farms is a celebrated dairy brand, […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first and only theme park in the Middle East showcasing an authentic Bollywood experience, is offering guests a chance to watch the biggest action-entertainer Indian movie of the year ‘WAR’ starring Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor. Guests can explore the magic of Bollywood with this special offer on one-day park tickets priced […]

Following the immense success of previous editions, the festive season’s most anticipated ‘dine- around’ is back.Atlantis, The Palm’s Cirque de Cuisine is returning for The Frozen Edition, and following a sell-out status in 2018, this one is not to be missed. Taking place in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm on 5th December, 7pm until 11pm, early […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today announced the launch of the Green Barjeel research project that aims to leverage innovative methods to grow microalgae biomass with a high lipid content in tower-shaped structures. Run in cooperation with American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Khalifa University (KU), the project involves collecting algae from […]

The Dubai Mall is celebrating China’s 70th National Day with a spectacular showcase of activities to mark ‘Golden Week,’ the national holiday that brings families together and a time when Dubai witnesses a surge in Chinese visitors. From October 1 to 7, the mall’s Waterfall Atrium and Souk Atrium will be adorned with motifs and […]

As the end of 2019 approaches, now is the perfect time to book a winter break or tick off a bucket list holiday destination before the new year begins. Why not feel the sand between your toes, admire mesmerising sea views or explore new destinations on an action packed city break on your next getaway […]

Victor Perez booked a maiden appearance in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, a Rolex Series event, after surging up the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings with a thrilling victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Frenchman, who graduated from the European Challenge Tour last season, was tied at the top with Englishman […]

Today Emirates, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Pfizer Upjohn announced the launch of a multifaceted patient education campaign designed to increase health literacy and public awareness about the global health threat of non-communicable disease (NCDs). Today, NCDs, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and smoking-related disease are considered the leading cause of […]

Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest ever ranking. The city is the only financial centre within MEASA to appear within the top 10 rankings, placing it alongside other pivotal financial hubs such as London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.  Dubai […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honoured 18 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts for the first half of 2019 during a special ceremony held at its premises earlier today. The Dubai Chamber CSR Label was presented to Alpen Capital (ME) Limited for the eighth time; Union Coop and Six Construct […]

Hannah Cheryl Alan is set for a date with one of the top 50 players on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai at this year’s DP World Tour Championship Rolex Pro-Am after being crowned the champion of the ‘Junior Luckiest Ball on Earth Presented by Zurich’ Grand Final. Some of the UAE’s finest junior golfers […]

DP World, UAE Region walked away with another industry-leading honour – this time for its Contribution to the Development of the Regional Maritime Cluster Award – at the Seatrade Maritime Middle East Awards 2019, sustaining its reputation as a top winner at the prestigious industry event. Commended for its multi-faceted excellence in port development performance, […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is participating in the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) third annual World Investor Week. The global campaign, beginning today, aims to promote investor education and investor protection as well as highlight global securities regulators’ initiatives in these two critical areas. As a full member of IOSCO, the Dubai […]

In recognition of its partners’ support for maintaining smooth and safe maritime traffic in Dubai, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently organized an annual meeting of partners to discuss navigational aids at Raffles Hotel. The meeting highlighted the importance of unifying efforts to ensure increased implementation of navigational aids in accordance with the international […]

Being healthy and active isn’t just about moving; it’s about educating and challenging ourselves to maintain the healthiest lives that we can possibly live by focusing on our emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you are just starting out on your health and exercise journey or you are a devoted fitness enthusiast, then the Dubai […]

Dig It, Emaar Entertainment’s incredible kids play environment based on a real-life construction site, has introduced monthly creative interactive workshops for children to learn something new in a fun and engaging way. Little ones can explore their artistic and aesthetic skills with exciting workshops such as slime making sessions, clay activities, cookie and cupcake decorating […]

The constantly shifting and evolving IT landscape requires the industry and its professionals to co-create, connect and collaborate on new and emerging trends every day. While training and upskilling are woven into the very fabric of the Emirates Group, its IT division recently took it up several notches. At the packed IT Transformation Summit held […]

The Oman Insurance Corporate Challenge 5.0 powered by LivFit and Rush-A-Way ended on a high note on September 28th 2019 where 50 organizations competed against each other to win the coveted title. During the fun-filled and thrilling competition, 94 teams with 4 members each participated in 7 action-packed challenges that were in different hotspots around […]

P&O Marinas, a DP World company, has showcased Dubai’s position as a growing and highly sought-after destination for the global yachting community at the Monaco Yacht Show, superyacht enthusiasts and the leisure tourism industry at large. The Dubai-based marina operator attracted sustained interest from visitors and leisure business leaders at the annual Monaco Yacht Show […]

Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) participation this year has further reinforced its accumulated successes in previous editions of Cityscape global, especially as it achieved all of its predetermined goals. One of the most important success factors for DLD’s participation at Cityscape Global was in attracting large numbers of visitors to the exhibition to learn about the […]

Emirates will be operating its A380 service to Cairo International Airport on 2 October 2019, making it the first scheduled commercial airline to operate an A380 flight into Egypt. With the intent to make the world’s largest commercial passenger jet a part of the airline’s scheduled service to Cairo, this inaugural flight will re-affirm the […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, said that the significant growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) into Dubai is a testament to global confidence in Dubai’s economy. “Dubai is among the top three global FDI locations thanks to the vision of His […]

University students across the UAE will be immersed in the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai thanks to a series of inspiring and educational tours that will offer students the opportunity to make new connections and acquire real-life knowledge. The Expo University Visit Programme will invite all 140,000 students studying full-time at the UAE’s 120-plus universities […]

UAE’s triumphant launch to space continues to be celebrated across the country and this time, winner of the 2018 ‘The Filipino Times Awards Artist of the Year’, Nathaniel Alapide has created a dedicated work of art to commemorate the country’s momentous occasion. “Alapide created a sand art in the image and likeness of UAE’s first […]

Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), world’s leading investment platform, an initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is gearing up to mark its 10th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre on 24-26 […]

Cementing its commitment to support the development of rugby in the UAE, Emirates has presented two Emirati rugby youth players with the opportunity of a lifetime to lead out the teams competing in the bronze final on Friday 1 November in Tokyo Stadium during Rugby World Cup 2019. The initiative is part of the airline’s […]

The Board of Trustees of the Emirates Literature Foundation was delighted to attend the signing ceremony for an agreement signalling a new chapter of the Foundation’s partnership with Emirates NBD. The long-standing partnership enters a new phase with the signing of a multi-year agreement making Emirates NBD the Official Banking Partner. The bank has been […]

A Norwegian programme to swap plastic waste for financial reward, an online software from Bhutan that calculates healthy, cost-effective school meals sourcing ingredients from local farms, and a Cameroonian project to build sustainable refugee camps are among the 25 projects selected in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Global Best Practice Programme. The 25 success stories – all […]

Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao thrilled the sizeable Filipino crowd with his offensive prowess but it was the Dubai All Stars-DJMC who had the last laugh, scoring a thrilling 99-96 overtime win Friday night in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League’s Dubai Invasion 2019. The 40-year-old Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, showcased his […]

ACL – A Cimenteira do Louro, a Portuguese brand will return to Dubai this year and showcase its innovative flooring and wall tile solutions at the Downtown Design, taking place between 12 – 15 November, 2019 at Dubai Design District, part of Dubai Design Week. 11 – 16 November, 2019. ACL will return to Dubai […]

Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based regional law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA), at Cityscape Global 2019. The MoU aims to develop professional skills in the real estate industry to promote Emiratisation and was signed […]

UAE shoppers are being urged to show their support for living in a tolerant and inclusive society. The Tolerance Pledge campaign was launched by Procter & Gamble and Carrefour in July of this year, and so far more than 6,000 of the UAE’s consumers and residents have already recorded videos pledging their commitment to be […]

One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascot family for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), one of the integrated divisions of Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai strengthens its partnership with ‘Union Coop’ – the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE by renewing the cooperation agreement. The corporate agreement aims at supporting the presence of Dubai SME’s Members in the […]

UAE-based electronics retail giant ECity, which is part of Albatha Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE, opened the Bigbox Consumer Electronics Store, the company’s latest state-of-the-art store at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, one of the largest themed families shopping malls in the world. The formal unveiling ceremony of the store at […]

Emirates, in partnership with Emaar, is gearing up to debut a range of immersive experiences for mallgoers including a newly relocated and refreshed Emirates A380 Experience, sponsorship of Kidzania with aviation inspired elements, and new Emirates Official Store retail spots across three locations in Dubai Mall. Emirates is joining up with Emaar and enhancing its presence […]

Watch out, crooks! LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is set to unveil its latest 4D Movie, LEGO® City 4D-Officer in Pursuit, alongside a whole host of fun crime-fighting activities at the park. The special LEGO City Days event will take place over two […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, announced today the launch of Creek Vista Reservé, its latest residential tower taking shape in the verdant Sobha Hartland, the eight-million-square-foot luxury freehold master development in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Creek Vista Reservé epitomises Sobha Realty’s vision of re-imagining new-age living through flawless craftsmanship and […]