Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DP World UAE Region to collaborate on the Digital Silk Road, a Dubai 10X initiative which is expected to be launched by 2020. The Digital Silk Road is a smart digital platform which utilises blockchain technology to […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) — the regulatory entity for the owners’ associations (OA) — signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with United Bank Limited (UBL) – UAE to manage and service OA accounts. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, said: “Freehold areas […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), one of the UAE’s leading free zones, has stepped up efforts to attract new business and foreign direct investment (FDI) from China following official Chinese delegation visits this week. Jamal Bin Marghoob, Senior Director of Sales at DAFZA along with  senior officials welcomed the delegation from the China Council for […]

Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in some of the UAE’s most prestigious hotels. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket and travel from now until 30 September 2019 can enjoy exclusive summer hotel rates in any of the properties within Accor, Armani […]

Prague, Czech Republic: Public and private sector players attending the Czech-UAE Business Forum 2019 in Prague called for businesses in the two countries to explore new partnership opportunities in key sectors of mutual interest such as smart city solutions, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, tourism and artificial intelligence, which can support the strategic vision of both governments. […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, the entity responsible for the operations and management of the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region with a wealth and asset management market of USD 424 billion, has strengthened its leadership team to drive its ongoing journey towards becoming a next generation […]

Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI). The MoU represents an aspect of existing cooperation through government institutions between the two Emirates. The MoU seeks to establish cooperation in areas of common interest […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new airport lounge at Dubai International (DXB) to enhance young flyers’ travel experience. The newest dnata facility has been designed and launched exclusively for unaccompanied minors, whose safety, security and comfort are ensured by dnata’s specially trained team at the airport. Located at […]

Hala China celebrated its first anniversary in style last week with the signing of six collaboration agreements that will launch a host of unique activations in Dubai throughout 2019 and 2020. The exclusive event, held at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, drew the participation of His Excellency Li Xuhang, Consul-General of the People’s Republic […]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has adopted a new dental hybrid appointment model that enables patients to book their appointments across all DHA dental facilities through three options: walk-ins, booking through the call centre (800342) or through the authority’s medical records platform. The new model aims to reduce the customer’s waiting time to 20 minutes instead of […]

Jon Rahm soared to the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after sensationally securing a record third Rolex Series title at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland. The 24 year old, who won the event in 2017 along with the season-ending DP World Tour Championship later […]

Jon Rahm secured his fourth European Tour title and a second Dubai Duty Free Irish Open crown in fine style with a closing eight under par 62 sealing a two-stroke victory over Bernd Wiesberger and Andy Sullivan at Lahinch Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland. The 24 year old, who adds a third Rolex Series event […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is hosting another edition of its Summer Literacy Camp between the 7th of July and the 8th of August 2019. The 5-days-a-week summer camp is taking place at Uptown School in Mirdif, in partnership with Rawafed Development and Learning Centre in Dubai, and is […]

Representatives from government entities have discussed how they can best contribute to Expo 2020 Dubai during a series of workshops in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, as excitement continues to build for the first World Expo ever staged in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The sessions spread the message of […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), aiming to benefit its customers, announced the opening of a Customer Training Centre at its headquarters Customer Happiness Centre. This initiative seeks to strengthen strategic partnership with DLD’s partners and raise the level of customer awareness on the various services provided by DLD. The initiative will also help and train customers […]

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, ENOC’s Group CEO has received an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering by Heriot-Watt University in Dubai for his four decades of significant contribution to the energy industry in the region. Professor Richard A. Williams OBE, Principal & Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus, said: “We are honoured to bestow upon […]

Amateur golfers up and down the UAE are gearing up for the return of the 2019 DP World Tour Championship ‘Luckiest Ball on Earth’ competition which gets underway in September. The innovative series gives local players the chance of a ‘once in a lifetime’ golfing experience alongside the stars of the European Tour at the […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards. Two […]

This summer, several business partners of Dubai Design District (d3) will host a series of short courses, workshops, training sessions and talks for residents and visitors. The course providers include Inscape, a training institute that specialises in design and creative industries, Re:Urban Studio, a co-working space for creative individuals, the Dubai Institute of Design and […]

On 21 June The Outlet Village Jebel Ali, the Mediterranean-inspired indoor outlet village by Meraas, kicked off its annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) celebrations. Running until 3 August, the Tuscan-inspired retail destination is offering crazy discounts on high-end brands, an all-new Summer Camp for the kids and opportunities to bag some amazing prizes. Bursting with […]

Nothing captures Dubai’s impressive skyline and landmarks like a helicopter ride. Check in at FlyHigh Dubai’s five-star helipad and heli-lounge at Atlantis The Palm and fly over the city’s magnificent attractions for an unforgettable experience with the ‘Heli & Sightseeing’ package. Combine leisure with luxury and landmarks with Dubai City Tour and Abu Dhabi City […]

“Artezaar” founded by two women, Teena Thawani  and Leena Kewlani, both are self taught Artists on a mission to make Art accessible to all. The website was initially conceptualized because being artists themselves, they faced a struggle to sell and showcase their work. The website aims to  support the Artist community of UAE and to […]

Two promising Indian startups from New Delhi and Bangalore were named as the winners of a prestigious competition organised by Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest hub of its kind in the region and wholly-owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), which was held during the recent Dubai Startup Hub roadshow to India. ShipsKart, […]

The world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination and the flagship of Emaar Malls, The Dubai Mall, has added yet another hat to its luxury portfolio with the launch of Golden Goose, the Italian handmade sneakers brand. Golden Goose has set its presence in the UAE with its first flagship store exclusively at The Dubai […]

Letswork, the UAE’s largest community of co-working spaces and a start-up rolled out by e25, Emaar’s in-house innovation lab, now brings a women’s only co-working space to Dubai. Partnering with hotels, cafes and business centres, Letswork offers over 30 co-working spaces in central locations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman where digital nomads are free […]

Emirates has announced that it will resume flights to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, from 08 July, 2019. The daily service between Dubai and Khartoum, will once again provide both business and leisure travellers in Sudan, global connectivity through the airline’s network, particularly to destinations in the Middle East, West Asia, United States and the […]

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to book a short getaway in First and Business Class and explore its extensive network this summer. Solo travellers and families can enjoy an exciting break in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and many more destinations. Travelers can also fly back home to visit family during the summer to […]

Emirates has launched its new four times weekly service to Porto, its second destination in Portugal. The new service provides travellers from across Emirates’ global network with a direct flight to the popular city in the north of the country. The inaugural flight, EK197, touched down at the city’s international airport on Tuesday afternoon, marking […]

Internationally-minded professionals seeking career progression, financial security and a great place to raise a family increasingly rank the United Arab Emirates as the world’s best place to live and work, according to the HSBC Expat Annual League Table. Young professionals are a particular driver of the UAEs’ ranking in HSBC’s 12th Expat Explorer survey, with […]

Master developer Nakheel is adding another stunning, landmark attraction to Dubai’s recreation and leisure scene with The View at The Palm, a public observation deck towering 240 metres above the world-famous Palm Jumeirah. Accessible from Nakheel Mall, the observatory will offer spectacular, uninterrupted views of The Palm, the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline, and reveal the incredible story behind […]

The huge potential of new technologies, such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, will be best achieved by engaging and educating people on its capabilities and collaborating to ensure it is used for the global good. That was the focus of the latest in Expo 2020 Dubai’s World Majlis series, attended by His Excellency Mansoor […]

Registration for the biggest cycle challenge in the Middle East, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is now open – taking place on Friday, November 29 with three supporting Build-Up rides in the lead-up to the main event. The popular sporting event is celebrating 10 years of cycling this year and in recognition of this special milestone, […]

Over 1,200 employee volunteers participated in Dubai Chamber’s Give & Gain Week 2019, dedicating 4,700 hours and benefitting 1,200 individuals in the process. The week-long event held on April 7th-11th was organised for the ninth consecutive year as part of the Chamber’s Engage Dubai corporate volunteering programme in line its efforts to support the Year […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tanami Properties (TP) through which DLD will support the Manzili initiative launched by TP. The MoU aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the public and private sectors, achieving public interest to develop Dubai’s real estate market. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General […]

July marks International Picnic Month, and with the summer heat really kicking in, there’s no better place to celebrate than with everyone’s favourite Purple dinosaur at Mattel Play! Town. Mark your diaries, as the team are busy prepping their picnic baskets for the renowned Picnic with Barney & Friends which is set to take place on Friday […]

 Nasdaq Dubai and Samruk-Kazyna JSC today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international awareness of investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explore market access. Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, and Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange, will also work together to promote Islamic capital markets products and solutions and enhance the financial markets overall […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the launch of the Real Estate Investment Opportunities (REIOs) initiative during a press conference held yesterday. The new initiative is a new way to attract investors from all economic sectors. Before the launch of the project, a feasibility study was conducted, and the most prominent international experiences and local and […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has joined more than 450 other chambers of commerce from around the world in signing the Chambers Climate Coalition, a groundbreaking global initiative that aims to take bold and collective climate action. The Coalition, unveiled during the 11th World Chambers Congress in Rio de Janeiro […]

Dubai ranked first in the Arab world and 11th globally in ‘Future Readiness’ in 2019, according to the ‘Global Competitiveness of Talent’ report issued by the Institute for Administrative Development in Switzerland in cooperation with the Dubai Competitiveness Office in the Department of Economic Development (DED). The report evaluated various cities worldwide around three main […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) accepted four FinTech firms into its 2019 Summer Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Cohort following the evaluation of a number of applications. These four firms can now apply for an ITL, with the first batch of licences expected to be granted by the DFSA in October of this year. Invitations […]

ASGC, one of the leading construction groups in the UAE, has been appointed to construct the new Dubai Cruise Terminal at Dubai Harbour, the first ever dedicated cruise port in the region, which when complete, will be the most advanced of its kind in the region. Located in the heart of Dubai, in the vibrant […]

This summer give your wardrobe a whole new look with unmissable offers ranging from 25-75%  discount across a breadth of fashion and lifestyle outlets at The Dubai Mall as well as fun-filled activities for all the family. The much-awaited Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is in full swing and The Dubai Mall is making sure that […]

Emirates is giving travellers to and from Oman more choice, comfort and luxury with the first arrivals of its double daily A380 services to Muscat.  Flights EK 862 and EK 864 were each welcomed with water cannon salutes upon arrival, ushering in the new services to Oman’s capital, Muscat. Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior […]

Emirates’ inaugural flight to Porto departed this morning from Dubai International Airport, with a VIP delegation on board the flight. Flanked by Emirates Cabin Crew, from left to right are: Gil Azevedo, Senior Vice President Head of Consumer Banking, Emirates Islamic Bank; Jose Silva, Chief Executive Officer, Jumeirah Group; His Excellency Joaquim Moreira De Lemos, […]

Dubai Studio City has announced its strategic partnership with the National Media Council, NMC, to support CineMENA, a platform dedicated to celebrating the art of content and fostering local and regional talent. The collaboration seeks to empower creative individuals to build their careers and compete internationally. Through a series of industry-specific workshops held at in5 […]

Union Cooperative, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE announced that all UAE citizens will soon be able to buy their shares and investing in Union Coop. H.E. Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, Chairman of Union Coop said: “This decision is a result of continuous efforts made by the Board of Directors over the past […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Perlin, making it the first chamber of commerce in the world to offer innovative blockchain solutions developed by ICC and Perlin’s Centre of Future Trade (CoFT) to its members and […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a three-phase 10-year plan to improve marine transport services on Dubai Water Canal 2020-2030. The plan envisages upgrading marine transit services on Dubai Water Canal to keep pace with the urban development on the two shores of the Canal. “The initial phase covers a short-term plan 2019-2020, which already started in April. It […]

ShuiQi Spa at Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of a summer Pamper Me package, offering UAE residents a relaxing day at Atlantis, The Palm including a massage, beach, pool access and lunch. Valid between 8th June and 8th September and available daily, the package, in collaboration with Aromatherapy Associates promises to take guests to a world away […]

A delegation led by Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, recently completed a field visit to Peru to monitor the progress of two programs currently being implemented in the country. During the visit, Dubai Cares announced the second phase of its “Social […]

Orikami Lab, the Dubai-based Design Innovation Hub, has led a full-scale transformation of the brand experience for Spectrum Watches, one of the oldest watch brands originating from the region. They collaborated on delivering a scalable and livable design system and narrative for the brand. The need to move with Dubai’s evolution from a trading hub […]

Christiaan Bezuidenhout has all but sealed his spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates as he climbed up to ninth in the Race to Dubai Rankings after picking up his first EuropeanTour title in emphatic style with a six-stroke triumph at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the […]

The City Readiness Committee to host Expo 2020 Dubai, chaired by His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of His Highness The Ruler’s Court of Dubai, has held its third meeting at Expo 2020 Dubai headquarters to discuss preparations for the largest ever event held in the region. The meeting was attended by committee […]

Arcadia Education has announced a formidable partnership with one of the top American private schools, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), to introduce its nationally recognised entrepreneurial programme at Arcadia’s secondary school in Dubai. The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) is one of the Springside Chesnut Hill’s signature programmes and is committed to developing an entrepreneurial […]

Dubai’s non-oil trade with Ukraine nearly doubled over between 2016 and 2018 to reach $571 million last year, while Ukrainian agricultural and metal exports dominated trade volumes. Signalling expanding ties between businesses in Ukraine and Dubai, the trade figures were recently revealed at the 5th National Export Forum in Kiev, Ukraine, where representatives from Dubai […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has made structuring and financing faster, economical, and more flexible. Under a newly introduced regime, structures such as Intermediate Special Purpose Vehicles (ISPVs) and Special Purpose Companies (SPCs) will now be classified as Prescribed Companies. […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, led a group of food & beverage companies in the UAE to SIAL China, the largest food event in Asia, as part of its strategy to promote diverse exports as well as re-exports through Dubai and support local exporters expand […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Dubai to collaborate on organisation-wide smart transformation initiatives spearheaded by Smart Dubai. The MoU was digitally signed by Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Operating Officer of the DFSA, and H.E Wesam Lootah, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Dubai Government Establishment making […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the launch of its ‘wasl oasis III’ development into the market. The project, located in Muhaisnah, will offer 253 units and comes as part of wasl’s strategy to provide affordable housing options in established areas of Dubai, following the successful launch of two previous buildings […]

The summer holidays are less than two weeks away and thanks to the plenty of fantastic offers on the (totally free to download) Sunsational Summer App by Meraas, there’s no need to fret about the kids being stuck inside the house all day. From wild waterparks to exciting edutainment spaces, here are 10 fabulous options […]