La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, marked Saudi National Day with a memorable musical evening headlined by Emirati singer Shamma Hamdan. Prior to the concert, in collaboration with House of Poetry by Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, La Mer hosted popular Saudi poets Fahad Al Shahrani, Fahad Bin Fasla, Muthakar Al […]

The Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), is preparing for an impressive line-up of activities to celebrate the 89th Saudi National Day on 23 September. The Dubai Mall will regale visitors with a series of musical performances by Saudi talents from 22-23 Sept., […]

Emirates is once again pushing the boundaries of technology, becoming the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP). Soon, customers flying from Dubai to any of Emirates’ 12 destinations in the U.S. will be able to choose facial recognition technology at the departure gates, reducing […]

The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge 10th Anniversary – powered by SKODA officially launched this morning with the first of three Build-Up Rides. Over 450 cyclists took part in the 45km challenge at Al Qudra Cycle track as they prepare for the 100km Cycle Challenge on Friday, 29 November at the Dubai Autodrome. Morne Fourie, GM Marketing Spinneys: “The 10th anniversary of our […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, hosted a gala concert featuring celebrated Emirati artist Balqees Fathi to mark the 89 th Saudi National Day. Balqees kicked off the 90-minute musical evening with an inspiring rendition of the Saudi national anthem, followed by some of her most popular numbers such as Hai Hai and Majnoun that had […]

Majid Al Futtaim has launched a new app-based lifestyle rewards programme, SHARE, which allows customers to earn and spend points at 2,300 outlets in its 16 shopping malls and 11 hotels in the UAE. SHARE was conceptualised from an insight that people get a unique sense of fulfilment from sharing with their family and friends. […]

From 19 to 21 September only, you can earn double Skywards Miles when you spend AED 100 or more across the mall. Simply scan your receipts on The Dubai Mall app within the promo period to be rewarded. And with over 1,300 stores and 200 dining options to choose from – The Dubai Mall is […]

Dubai Cultiv8 Investments Limited, Dubai Cultiv8, a subsidiary of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SME (an integrated division of the Department of Economic Development), announced a multi-million dollar investment in Wahed Invest (Wahed) through its US$100 million Technology Fund. The New York-headquartered Shariah-compliant digital investment advisor allows savers from all income brackets to invest […]

National Geographic, in partnership with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), announced today the release of the first long film documenting the UAE’s extraordinary journey into space. The brand-new documentary, which is the first of a 4-part film series, premieres on September 19 ahead of the historic International Space Station (ISS) Mission take-off, with Hazzaa AlMansoori as the first […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One – part of the master development Meydan – has announced the launch of its newest tower, Seagull Point, located in its prestigious D1 Residences. Seagull Point comprises of 14 floors featuring contemporary waterfront from 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. These cutting-edge homes are bathed in natural […]

axs, TECOM Group’s smart gateway for integrated services, won the Best Smart Service category at Awards Cx during the Customer Experience Week Middle East 2019. The awards recognise outstanding customer experience across multiple categories. The smart service centre and online platform axs won the accolade for its new approach to business license renewals, using a […]

Etisalat and Ericsson are embarking on an exclusive roadshow – The 5G Experience Bus – showcasing 5G capabilities through innovative use cases. The roadshow will demonstrate how 5G will enhance digital transformation to all UAE consumers and businesses. Saeed Zarouni, Senior Vice President, Mobile Network, Etisalat says: “Etisalat has set a benchmark with the launch of […]

Dubai Maritime City, a leading maritime cluster in the region bringing industry and commercial needs under one umbrella, today announced the start of construction of its Infrastructure for the commercial Phase I development. The purpose of this project is to enhance the infrastructure of DMC to support and enable all the commercial sub-developers to complete […]

Think that speeding up your website isn’t important? Think again. Consider these statistics from a Forrester Consulting study: 47% of consumers expect a web page to load in two seconds or less. 40% of consumers will wait no more than three seconds for a web page to render before abandoning the site. 52% of online […]

Emirates is serving its guests Bavarian specialties on board and in its airport lounges to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. From 21 September to 6 October 2019, customers between Dubai and Germany will be able to enjoy regional food and drinks in all classes of travel on board. Bavarian snacks in the Onboard Lounge First Class […]

Since its opening in February this year, The Lounge, Burj Khalifa has hit all the high notes and is today the city’s most sought-after destination to unwind with family and friends – while taking in spectacular views of the city. Now, The Lounge, Burj Khalifa has added another feather to its cap: It has officially […]

Early on Friday, 6 September, a batch of salmon arrived in Dubai in the cargo hold of Emirates flight EK 28 from Glasgow. The shipment of Scottish salmon, destined for restaurants and consumers in the UAE, was the first that was being transported for Seafood Souq, a Dubai based start-up working on transparent and efficient […]

The Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), is preparing for an impressive line-up of activities to celebrate the 89th Saudi National Day on 23 September. Ahead of the celebration, The Dubai Mall will regale visitors with a series of musical performances by Saudi […]

The UAE Government Leaders Program is inviting UAE nationals to register for its 2020 cohort across three categories – Executive Leaders Program, Future Leaders Program, and UAE Youth Leaders Program. UAE citizens employed within local and federal government entities and eligible private sector companies can apply online via www.uaeglp.gov.ae until the end of September 2019. The program […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) reached out to engage a wider public at the Etihad Museum through a new initiative titled ‘Hacking The Museum’. Participants were asked to apply for a series of interactive workshops designed at breaking down the wealth of information available in the museum. More than 100 people registered for […]

More than 100 top drawer companies will be exhibiting their cutting-edge technologies and solutions at GOTECH 2019, the third annual conference of its kind to be held at Dubai World Trade Center from 21 – 23 October 2019. GOTECH 2019 is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler […]

Six leading EDGA golfers have qualified 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. Following on from the success of the inaugural EDGA Scottish Open won by Brendan Lawlor at The Renaissance Club […]

Mark the date for an evening full of laughter, witty one-liners and rib-tickling, candid humour as stand-up comedians Rajneesh Kapoor and Gaurav Kapoor gear up to visit Dubai. No stranger to entertainment industry, Rajneesh is well-known as the creator of his comic strip, ‘This is Our Life’ which makes tongue-in-cheek, snide and relatable observations on […]

The concept of fitness is taking the world by storm and over the past few years, there has been a significant growing movement across the region to encourage people to get active and be conscious of living a healthier lifestyle. With the growing appetite for regular exercise among the Dubai population, and increased awareness in […]

Dreamed of dancing in the rain in Dubai? With BAARISH, you can practice your best Bollywood moves under raindrops at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first and only theme park in the Middle East showcasing an authentic Bollywood experience. Guests can immerse themselves into music, dance and entertainment at the Mumbai Chowk zone near Victoria Station […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection sector in Dubai Economy has set up an awareness platform at Dubai International Airport as part of enhancing confidence among visitors on retailing in Dubai and the UAE. The platform, which will remain at the arrival area of the airport till the 20th of September 2019, falls in line […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) and home to the largest, most advanced financial innovation ecosystem in the region is continuing to drive the future of finance and explore opportunities for strategic collaboration between the Centre and key European hubs to accelerate sustainable […]

The UAE Ministry of Education in collaboration with Messe Frankfurt Middle East are to host the Government Foresight Summit in Dubai from September 23-25, when regional and international government leaders, strategists, planners, futurists and IT specialists will share best practices to ensure future organisational readiness. The Summit, held at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference […]

Thanks to cutting-edge technology from Beko, Europe’s leading home appliances brand, fruits and vegetables stored in the refrigerator can now remain as fresh and nutritious as the day they were bought. Today at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronic fair, Beko unveiled their HarvestFresh technology which will be available across a wide range of refrigerators. […]

Ever dreamt of what it would be like to be a zookeeper? Get set for adventure and become a Zookeeper for the Day at one of the most prestigious indoor biodomes in the world – The Green Planet. Home to over 3,000 exotic animals and plants, The Green Planet is a living classroom, transporting visitors […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and home to the largest, most developed financial technology ecosystem in the region, marks a significant milestone today having registered more than 100 FinTech firms in the Centre. The figures reflect a three-fold growth in […]

The BMIUAE opening weekend electrified Dubai and the party is set to continue with house music maestro and award- winning DJ, Black Coffee, igniting Dubai’s favorite beach club on Friday 20th September 2019 South Africa’s finest DJ export, Black Coffee has set pulses racing since he launched his music career in 2005. He has played at the world’s top music venues and […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced a partnership with Turner Asia Pacific, a WarnerMedia company, to launch a new digital campaign starring the popular Chinese emoticon “Tuzki”, as part of efforts to further increase tourist traffic to the emirate from China. Reaffirming Dubai Tourism’s ongoing commitment to tap into the vast growth […]

PaRUS International Music Fest is committed to curating the best from the best on its immense line-up and is headed back to Dubai on 31 October through 3 November 2019 for the third edition featuring some of the most interesting, on trend names in Russian music, among international legends. A four-day event will feature mixed martial […]

No celebration of the Indian festival of Navratri is ever complete without the dazzling performance of the undisputed Dandiya Queen, Falguni Pathak. The special performance by the popular singer adds an unusual sparkle to the Garba fests across the world. Adding to Navratri Festivities and giving the Indians in UAE a chance to dance to […]

Breaking into the electronic dance circuit in 2004, Neverdogs, have been regularly headlining the globes finest establishments and parties, and 29th September will see them put on a show-stopping set in Dubai’s famed after-hours spot, Mantis. The Italian pair, comprised of Marco De Gregorio & Tommy Paone became a rising act of note touring their native Italy […]

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, today announces its 14th Annual GPCA Forum set to take place on 3-5 December 2019 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi, Minister of Oil and Gas, Oman, will be inaugurating the […]

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFCA), the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) to collaborate on growing the green sukuk sector and stepping up the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field. The MoU signing took place […]

Sergio Garcia secured his 16th European Tour title and booked his spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, a Rolex Series event, after winning the KLM Open on his debut in the tournament with a hard fought one-stroke victory. The Spaniard, who became the Ryder Cup’s all-time highest points scorer in Paris last year, […]

Who says a movie outing cannot be coupled with shopping? Reel Cinemas is making sure that your next movie outing is filled with a dash of retail therapy with an exciting new offer in partnership with noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace. Until October 16, movie goers on Sundays to Wednesdays across any Reel Cinemas’ […]

Emaar proudly handed over a Dubai Star to UFC Lightweight Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov during an exclusive ceremony held at The Dubai. Mr. Ahmad Al Falasi, Executive Director of Group Operations at Emaar, welcomed Nurmagomedov and granted him his star which will soon be placed in Downtown Dubai! Link to video: On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B2R1tedpZko/ Instagram handle […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Area 2071, recently kicked off the fourth edition of its weekly networking series, bringing together stakeholders from the Dubai start-up ecosystem. The 10-week series, hosted at Emirates Towers, will run until 13th November, placing the spotlight on a wide […]

GITEX Shopper 2019 will continue to build on its reputation as the region’s favourite and longest-running consumer electronics bonanza when it returns to Dubai World Trade Centre between September 24-28. Always at the forefront of technology, GITEX Shopper will again host a wealth of products at great prices, with bundled offers and deals for an […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced the return of its eagerly-contested Chevron Readers’ Cup, which gives students the chance to compete against other schools to in a series of heats, with those with the best knowledge of the selected books going through to the grand finale at the Festival. The competition is open […]

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal Export Credit Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Export Development Corporation, the export promotion agency of Dubai to develop and promote trade linkages and investment opportunities for Dubai-based businesses in high growth markets. The MoU was signed by H.E. Engr. Saed Alawadi, CEO of […]

Noor Bank, one of the UAE’s leading Shari’ah-compliant banks,is featuring the works of Dubai-based Zambian artist of determination Victor Sitali at the Noor Art Gallery, located at the bank’s branch on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Running until 30 September, the exhibition comprises a selection of the artist’s signature portfolio – he is a figurative […]

The signature orange couch that saw your favourite FRIENDS stars bonding over the years has arrived in Dubai and it’s one of the few global destinations celebrating this sentimental anniversary! As the series marks its 25th anniversary, Warner Bros US in collaboration is presenting the Central Perk Café set at two locations, first by the […]

With summer coming to an end, it’s almost time to say goodbye to the fantastic 200-plus mega deals across nine leading Meraas destinations, courtesy of Meraas’ Sunsational Summer App. But worry not – there’s still time to make the most of it. The free-to-download app on iOS and Android phones remains active until 30 September […]

After more than a year in the making, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) launched the first of their two-full scale race boats for the 2021 America’s Cup in Auckland on Friday 6 September 2019. With Emirates’ sponsorship of Team New Zealand dating back to 2004, Emirates is committed to supporting the team on their journey […]

Dubai Media City has announced the launch of ON.DXB, a new regional festival designed to support industry growth and talent development in the media, entertainment and content development industries. The largest event of its kind in the region, ON.DXB will feature a host of engaging sessions, keynote talks, live pitches, workshops and panel discussions led by […]

The search for the 30,000 ‘faces’ of Expo 2020 Dubai is building momentum with Etisalat announced as the Official Premier Partner of Expo 2020 Volunteers. Etisalat will launch an awareness campaign to encourage millions of its customers to volunteer in the lead-up to and during the largest event ever held in the Arab world. The […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Center for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) presented the Dubai Real Estate Corporation’s wasl Asset Management Group (wasl) with the Dubai Endowment Sign for the second consecutive year. The entity earned the distinction for providing financial support valued at AED4 million to 24 government schools and other educational institutions in the UAE between […]

Materials Handling Middle East, the region’s dedicated warehousing, intralogistics and supply chain solutions show, racked up a 12% visitor uplift on the 10th edition of the biennial event which closed at the Dubai World Trade Centre on September 5. Some 3,882 visitors from more than 50 countries turned out for the show which has evolved […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), an integrated free zone technology park, hosted its Sixth Happiness Forum at Grand Hyatt Dubai. Highlighting the importance of happiness in the workplace, the event convened representatives of the public and private sectors to discuss initiatives aimed at creating comprehensive and sustainable […]

Majid Al Futtaim today launched its annual heart health awareness campaign ‘Feel the Beat’ across 12 malls in the region in collaboration with the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, and Emirates Cardiac Society. For the 11th consecutive year, the initiative will offer complimentary heart-health […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) and home to the largest, most developed FinTech ecosystem in the region, has continued to garner global recognition for DIFC FinTech Hive, the region’s leading financial revolution accelerator. DIFC FinTech Hive has been awarded Best Financial Innovation […]

Start the countdown to mark the Saudi Arabia’s National Day in stellar fashion as the UAE’s most glamourous names in music, pop stars Shamma Hamdan and Balqees, are set to commemorate this year’s celebrations. Visitors will also be mesmerised by spectacular fireworks displays and cultural entertainment across MERAAS destinations, between 19 and 23 September, as […]

Founder and CEO of YUGEN Group which includes XPEDITION Magazine, Yugen PR and XAGA – Xpedition Annual Gala Awards – Josh M. Yugen will bring the reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray who brought pride and honour to 104 million Filipinos all over the world. Josh M. Yugen is also the name behind the successful Mayward […]

Emirates played host to a variety of stars at the 2019 US Open in The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens in New York City. Global celebrities joined Emirates in the private hospitality suite and cheered on their favourite tennis players from the suite’s terrace with a prime center-court vantage […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, announced the launch of its highly anticipated VIP packs sales that will start from 10am on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Global Village has invited its guests from across the UAE to take advantage of the new […]