Sebastian Soderberg shot up the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings after securing a maiden victory at the Omega European Masters following an enthralling final day battle which culminated in a five-man play-off in Switzerland. The Swede, who graduated from European Challenge Tour last season, started the day four shots off the lead and remained […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy will begin a series of field visits tomorrow to shops and establishments in the emirate to enhance awareness within the business community on their rights and responsibilities as part of the ‘Compliance Day’ initiative. Observed in September every year, the ‘Compliance Day’ is part […]

This September, prepare yourself to take a trip down memory lane and relive all the moments of summer fun with new themes for the mesmerising shows on the world’s highest LED panel on Burj Khalifa. The iconic tower will come to life with two innovatively themed LED shows starting daily from 7.45 to 10.45pm – […]

The Cigna Park Run at Ibn Battuta Mall will reach a thrilling conclusion this weekend with the fourth and final edition of the indoor summer run series on Saturday, 7 September. Gather family and friends for a walk, jog or run through the world’s largest themed mall in air-conditioned comfort, before enjoying a range of […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority,DEWA, has invited local and international universities to take part in the Innovation Hall, which is a key component of the 21st Water, Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition,WETEX, 2019. Under the umbrella of Green Week, the exhibition is held from 21st to 23rd October 2019, at the Dubai International Convention and […]

ENOC Group unveiled its two new digital ventures – ENOC Link and Beema – under its recently launched accelerator programme, NEXT, designed to unlock growth opportunities through disruptive innovation and strategic partnerships. ENOC Link is an innovative automotive refuelling service intended to deliver fuel to car owners, villa communities, commercial premises and businesses across the […]

Dubai Investments Park [DIP], the unique integrated commercial, industrial & residential community in the Middle East, wholly-owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, is spurring up its investments towards the development of various infrastructure facilities and has invested a total of AED 1.5 billion since inception. The enhancement projects are focussed infrastructure investments across DIP and are […]

DIDO – The excitement is soaring as the British singing sensation confirms a date to perform in Dubai- for the first time ever – as a part of her grand, “Still On My Mind” comeback tour, after 15 years of not touring! DIDO LIVE in Dubai is confirmed for the 13th of December 2019 at […]

Dubai Sports City has already announced its respective academy programmes for September, so parents can start planning their child’s activities leading up to Christmas. The various programmes on offer with Dubai Sports City will allow young people the opportunity to experience some of the best sporting academies in the region. The academies are a great […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA) subscribed to the Real Estate Lawyer (REL) initiative launched to streamline Dubai’s real estate sector processes. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between DLD and BSA was signed to promote foreign and local investment opportunities in Dubai through an innovative framework that will […]

When it comes to SEO, link building, and brand exposure, guest blogging has traditionally been one of the ‘go-to’ strategies. While blogging may appear to be a simple exercise, it has its nuances. DA, PR, Do-Follow Links, Keyword Density, Anchor Text, etc can confuse any digital nomad. Here are some blogging terms you need to […]

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the launch of the first year-long NBA Basketball School in Dubai. This will be hosted at both Dubai British School in Jumeirah Park and Swiss International Scientific School in Jaddaf, starting September 15th. The NBA basketball school, partnered with Stryx Sports, the UAE’s leading sports provider, will open for […]

ZEN Film Productions, a leading independent film production company in Dubai, has announced the launch of the region’s first-ever Youth Vlog Awards to celebrate young people’s astonishing creativity in creating online video content, and the ability to inspire their audience with visual digital storytelling.   The announcement was made by its CEO and Founder, Zenofer Fathima, […]

Mantis Dubai, the afterhours hotspot which opened its doors earlier this year is carrying out on its promise to transform the nightlife scene in the city with the launch of HABITAT – a night dedicated to electric, dance, techno and house music. Running every other Sunday, HABITAT will welcome some of the biggest names in […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, is proud to announce that construction on its Warsan project is well underway for a timely delivery for Expo 2020. The Warsan project will comprise 35 buildings in a community-style layout that when completed will provide 3,866 residential units — 3,380 shared units, 360 studio units […]

With all the talk of a global slowdown, liquidity crunch and rising costs of doing business, it is imperative for SME’s to find creative and cost-effective ways of doing business. Digital marketing is definitely the preferred way forward for generating new leads, building a pipeline of prospects and acquiring new clients in quick time. DIY […]

The world’s longest desert ultramarathon is back and will take place this December 9th-13th in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. A record breaking 300km has been set for the big challenge with additional ultra-races of 110 KMS and 50 KMS. The 50 KMS challenge is open to teams as well as individuals with great prizes […]

Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, opened on Saturday Phase 3 and Phase 4 of roads leading to Expo 2020 project with the aim of ensuring a smooth traffic flow that serves visitors and future projects in the area. Works completed included constructing intersections of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street with both Expo and […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, announced a robust annual financial performance, notching up a whopping AED1 billion in sales in 2019, covering half of its projected target of AED2 billion, owing to a strong investor uptake for its flagship project Sobha Hartland. Sobha Hartland is an eight million square feet waterfront community […]

A phenomenal new season awaits as Dubai’s favorite beach club returns with its best season yet, with world class acts descending for the opening weekend on the 13th of September 2019 at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE. The good times are set to roll at BMIUAE. The scorching Summer season has ended, and Dubai is ready to […]

Emirati women account for 60 percent of workers at the Expo 2020 Dubai, reflecting the UAE’s vision of women’s empowerment. The expo provides an attractive working environment for innovative Emirati women, empowering them and enabling them to benefit from their creativity, reflecting the slogan, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister […]

An amazing time is coming to WAFI and visitors will be able to practice, break real records in real time and get the chance to be ‘OFFICIALLY AMAZING’ ® . From 13 September – 23 November, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ® will be at WAFI and people of all ages can enjoy all the action. GUINNESS […]

Under the theme “Emirati Women in Entrepreneurship”, the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) and the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, organized today a ceremony to celebrate the Emirati Women’s Day which falls on August 28, 2019. Held at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), the event was attended many Emirati female entrepreneurs […]

Majid Al Futaim in collaboration with Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, has launched the All-New VOX cinemas. A private space where you can pick the movie and enjoy an exclusive dining experience before your screening? If this describes how you would want the ultimate luxury movie-watching experience, then look no further than Majid Al Futtaim’s latest […]

Singapore will be participating in Expo 2020, the next World Expo, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from 20th October 2020 to 10th April 2021. The Singapore Pavilion, titled ‘Nature.  Nurture.  Future’, will pay tribute to Singapore’s journey towards growth, sustainability and resilience. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will lead Singapore’s […]

This Emirati Women’s Day, Meraas turns the spotlight on Emirati women-owned businesses that have been shaping the retail and F&B offerings across its destinations, including La Mer, The Beach, City Walk, Last Exit, and Boxpark. The 2019 Emirati Women’s Day is themed ‘Women, Icons of Tolerance’, which aims to highlight the values of tolerance enjoyed by […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a special seminar to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day 2019 which was held under the slogan “Women: Icons of Tolerance”, putting the spotlight on successful Emirati women in business and recent progress made by the UAE on gender equality. The event, organised by the Chamber’s Centre for Responsible […]

Emirates’ inflight entertainment (IFE) guide will feature a special edition cover with artwork created by Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist represented by Mawaheb from Beautiful People. Meaning ‘talent’ in Arabic, Mawaheb is a Dubai-based art studio for adults with special needs, also known as ‘the determined ones’ following a directive by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin […]

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 latest action-thriller Indian film Saaho starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, while enjoying park access and refreshments. Visitors can explore the magic of Bollywood with this exclusive offer on one-day […]

The ultimate Pinoy party is set to return to Laguna Waterpark this weekend, offering seven hours of after-dark access to Dubai’s hippest waterpark with prices starting from just AED 49 per person. The award-winning attraction in La Mer will be hosting the Kabayan Festival on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st of August and welcomes residents and visitors alike to […]

To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. Watch the video, released on Emirates’ social media platforms, and see how these women literally […]

The Auto Renewal service launched by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has recorded a 47% per cent increase in the number of total licences renewed (73,404) during the first half of 2019. Among the auto-renewed licences issued, 73.2% were Commercial, 24% Professional, 2.2% Industrial and 0.6% related to Tourism. Auto […]

Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free will be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution, spanning over three decades, in shaping Dubai’s tourism, hospitality and retail sectors. The award will be presented to him at the Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA) that will take place at the Ritz-Carlton […]

An overwhelming 8,000 tickets have been snapped up for the “Achieve the Unimaginable” megaevent set to welcome participants from 46 countries. The10-hour motivational megaevent, to be held in City Walk’s Coca-Cola Arena on September 3, will host main speaker world-renowned life coach Tony Robbins alongside international motivational speakers Nick Vujicic and Prince EA, and singer […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, is bringing the next generation of urban connectivity to life with Berton, a spectacularly designed and strategically-located residential development in Al Furjan. The exceptionally well-thought-out master-planned community that hosts this property is situated in the growth corridor of Dubai, boasting outstanding accessibility while being […]

DP World PLC has announced a partnership with Zhejiang China Commodity City Group Company LTD (CCC) to develop the ‘Traders Market’ in Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA). DP World will hold a majority share in the 70/30 joint venture. The Traders Market project will span approximately 800,000 square metres, with Phase 1 development covering about 220,000 […]

The race for KidZania’s fastest Titan has begun and if your kidZ are up for exciting challenges then KidZania® Titans Challenge is a must try! KidZania®’s brand new activity challenges physical skills and mental toughness and includes activities such as transverse climbing, ninja ladder course, slack line, crawling tubes, money maze amongst many others. Challengers […]

Erik Van Rooyen booked his spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after jumping into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai following a thrilling final day battle with Matthew Fitzpatrick at the Scandinavian Invitation. The South African, who was last season’s European Challenge Tour Graduate of the Year, started the […]

HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received HE Chun Young-wook, Consul General of the Republic of South Korea in Dubai, at the council’s headquarters this week and the two discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the sphere of sports and to achieve their common objectives of spreading the culture sports. The meeting […]

Westlife fans, listen up! The countdown is on until popular Irish boyband brings its ‘Twenty Tour’ to the region and Barasti has some free tickets up for grabs. All you need to do to get your hands on the free tickets to the highly-anticipated reunion tour is get down to Barasti’s House of Whatever on Wednesday 28th August […]

Dubai Design District (d3) will host a special exhibition entitled ‘Self’ that highlights the works of 12 female Emirati artists to mark Emirati Women’s Day. Set to run from 28 August to 11 September in Building 7’s atrium, the two-week-long event will see several arts and cultural entities collaborate. Tribe, the region’s only magazine dedicated […]

To mark the 150th  anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Ghandi on 2 October, Emirates Post has issued a commemorative stamp to honour the life and times of India’s most influential leader. Ghandi played a crucial role in the development of India and notably led the country to independence through non-violent protest. Commonly referred to […]

The Oman Insurance Corporate Challenge 5.0 powered by Rush-A-Way and LivFit is back yet again this year to reignite spirit, engagement and excitement among several renowned corporates in Dubai. This year, the challenge consisting of seven unique, exhilarating, and team-building exercises will be held on 28th September 2019. The inter-company competition aims to bring together […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy witnessed 63% year-on-year increase in trademark files registered on its ‘IP Gateway’ portal during the first six months of 2019, indicating a high level of confidence in the emirate’s ability to protect intellectual property (IP) and enable local as well as global businesses to […]

In celebration of Emirati women and their great achievements, and recognition of their positive impact on society, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is organising a book-signing ceremony for ‘A Woman Ahead of Her Time’ by Dr Rafia Ghubash. The ceremony will be followed by a rich panel discussion, in which the author will […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai is becoming the go-to destination for comedy this summer season with a line-up of India’s leading comedians and artists taking to the stage and entertaining audiences with their witty sense of humour. Popular stand-up comedian, Karunesh Talwar, will be the next to perform on September 6th at Rajmahal Theatre in BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ […]

Motorists in Dubai can now breathe a sigh of relief following the official launch of ServiceMyCar.ae, The region’s first and largest vehicle servicing network that enables vehicle owners to remotely book their cars for service and repairs. The services are available online 24 hours per day without leaving your home, work or taking time out […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first half of 2019, with the English-language, common law courts continuing to assist global businesses resolve their largest and most complex disputes, while becoming the increasingly prevalent forum for settling the smaller claims of corporations, SMEs and individuals. Signaling strong public confidence, the total […]

The DP World Tour Championship’s Luckiest Ball on Earth competition returns on Friday September 6 with the first qualifying event being held at Dubai’s newest golf club – Dubai Hills. Local amateur golfers across the country are urged to sign-up for their local qualifier to be in with a chance of a ‘once in a […]

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal credit insurance company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) to jointly build a framework of excellence for ECI that will help to upskill ECI’s employees and elevate their competency levels. This partnership will lay the foundation to develop and nurture […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, successfully completed today its local Back to School edition of Volunteer Emirates 2019. The popular initiative, which was sponsored by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and took place at the Dubai Police Officers Club, brought together more than 300 volunteers from the UAE community […]

The DP World team engaged with F&B companies looking to expand their businesses outside of India and familiarised them with strategic solutions on offer, including plug-and-play platforms, end-to-end supply chain solutions, value-added services, and an investment platform. Over the past decades, Dubai has developed a made-for-trade ecosystem that offers a robust infrastructure for global businesses […]

Consumers will operate in a reality that is consistently enriched with virtual content, and marketers need to find ways to integrate these new realities into their marketing strategies. With the launch of Apple’s ARKit and Google’s ARCore, augmented reality is no longer a future possibility for retail. It is happening now! Infact, 75% of consumers […]

The second cluster of residential lifestyle homes at Emaar’s Creek Beach District, known as Sunset, is pushing ahead, with SSH acting as lead consultant on the development. Sunset follows the first residential cluster launched to market within Creek Beach District called Breeze. Sunset is a new collection of waterfront homes at Creek Beach ‘Where the City […]

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem credited the company’s strategy of developing innovative new products and services and prudent management for DP World’s impressive half-year results. Bin Sulayem added that DP World’s excellent performance against the backdrop of challenging global economic conditions is a testament to the company’s resilience, sound growth […]

A total of 2,208 Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry as new members in the first six months of 2019, marking a 18% increase compared to the same period last year, the non-profit public organisation has revealed. Indian firms accounted for 24.4% of new member companies that registered with Dubai Chamber between […]

The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) has launched phase two of ‘Your home our care’ project, which will see the installation of control devices and replacement of lighting systems – free of charge – in 100 homes of UAE nationals. Under the slogan ‘Improving the Highest-Consuming Emirati Homes’, this second phase of the project […]

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a JV of Tata and Singapore Airlines, yesterday inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai. Dubai is Vistara’s second international destination in its network, with which the airline becomes the only one to offer the choice of Premium Economy class for travel between India and the UAE (in […]

Dubai’s favourite edutainment attraction, Mattel Play! Town invites families to enjoy seven days of unlimited fun for the price of one throughout the month of August and September. The incredible new promotion offers guests the chance to purchase a child ticket for just AED 125 and enjoy unlimited access to the venue for seven consecutive […]

Emirates Aviation University has introduced an “international student study package”, offering financial benefits and support to international students. The package includes 20% savings on costs for university accommodation, 15% discount on programme fees, and a complimentary Economy class return ticket per year on Emirates. The package will also offer the students free services for three […]