The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, in its new report, states that 4,086 companies operate in the gold sector in Dubai. The report includes statistics on the number of companies operating in Dubai, the activities of the gold market sector and the distribution of the companies […]

His Excellency Husin Bagis, the Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE accompanied by His Excellency Ridwan Hassan, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai, today rang the Nasdaq Dubai market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of two green Sukuk issued by the government of Indonesia, with a total value of two billion US dollars. Indonesia intends […]

Etisalat handed over 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars to the first and second winners of its Caller Tunes ‘Win a Car’ promotion conducted at Etisalat’s main headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Nur Mohammed Haydar Ali and Ali Hossain Nurerjaman received the car keys at separate handover ceremonies attended by Mustafa Alshareef, Vice President, Government & VVIP Relations-Dubai […]

Clubs functioning under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council won a total of 48 individual and team titles at the senior level in the 2018-2019 season. The success of the Dubai clubs is a reflection of the approach and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will join chambers of commerce from around the world in Rio de Janeiro for the 11th World Chambers Congress (WCC) where members of the global chambers community will gather on June 12th– June 14th 2019. The WCC is the world’s largest gathering of chambers of commerce and the upcoming […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’ah-compliant bank in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with ICICI Bank Limited, India that allows customers to make instant money transfers to India from anywhere in the UAE. Aimed at offering added flexibility and convenience to personal banking customers, the service enables transfers within 60 seconds through the Noor […]

As part of its celebration of Zayed Humanitarian Day, the Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) joined in cooperation with Beit Al Khair Society the ‘Iftar Saem’ campaign, which was launched to promote social equality and humanitarian works during the holy month of Ramadan. Exemplifying goodness, solidarity, and brotherhood, Zayed Humanitarian Day falls on the 19th of […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the Middle East’s leading economic zone, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry have taken a major step forward in promoting ease of doing business in Dubai by introducing a new system that allows Jafza customers to obtain a Dubai Chamber Membership Certificate through its Dubai Trade portal. The integration […]

Dubai residents were awestruck to see their favourite Aladdin characters on the iconic Burj Khalifa. The LED façade of the global icon was illuminated with a fascinating display of light works featuring characters from the musical fantasy film that is now out at Reel Cinemas across Dubai. Watch the most anticipated new Disney movie at […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a series of charitable activities to celebrate Zayed Humanitarian Day 2019 and the holy month of Ramadan which involved preparing and distributing 1,000 food packets for dhow sailors working at Dubai Creek. These activities complement other efforts led by the Chamber during Ramadan, including its support as […]

Emaar Community Management joined the residents of its master-planned lifestyle communities, including Emirates Living and Arabian Ranches, to host Iftar for various service providers as part of the #Building_Communities initiative during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Residents contributed food products for the Iftar and volunteered to serve the workers. Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of […]

Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), commences their first mega raffle promotion of the season ‘Fun Game of Numbers’. Shoppers stand a chance to enter the draw and win upon spending AED 200 at any of the 10 participating malls from May 23 until the second day of EID-Ul-FITR […]

On Thursday the 30th of May 2019, the students of the Ballet Centre get an opportunity to audition for the highly acclaimed Ballet production of “Peter Pan”. The auditions are open all dance students who study ballet, tap and modern at the Ballet Centre and are +7yrs. Anyone who is keen to audition, can call […]

Celebrating the spirit of Ramadan, Sharjah’s first English language radio station, Pulse 95 Radio, has unveiled a series of new educational and informative content, aimed at educating its listeners about this holy month. The adapted program grid includes its regular shows with an inclusion of different topics related to the teachings of Islam and Ramadan […]

Celebrating the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) hosted a media suhoor this week, bringing together members of UAE’s media industry for a unique evening in an artistic setting. Hala Badri, Director General at Dubai Culture, along with members of senior management at the Authority, warmly […]

DP World, UAE Region has announced that it has contributed 17,400 litres of water to the Well of Hope initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to commemorate the Holy Month of Ramadan and the values it enshrines. The decision […]

Brazil Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ernesto Henrique Fraga Araujo met with DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia this week. They discussed social reform, a stable and efficient regulatory framework to attract investors alongside public private partnerships to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI). The meeting preceded Mr. […]

Ban Ki-moon, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations and co-chair of the Ban Ki-moon Center for Global Citizens has accepted the ambassadorship for GEMS Education for the Model United Nations (MUN) at GEMS World Academy schools, including GEMS World Academy in Dubai. The signing ceremony was held between Sunny Varkey, Founder and Chairman of GEMS […]

The 4th edition of the annual Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit, hosted by Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), in collaboration with Expotrade Middle East, will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Suhail Al Mazroui, UAE’ Minister of Energy and Industry on the 10th and […]

To celebrate the spirit of Ramadan, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Carrefour have launched an Iftar initiative in cooperation with Dubai Airports. Volunteers from the three entities pack and distribute 1,500 parcels daily to passengers arriving at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport as well as Al Maktoum International Airport. A total of 45,000 parcels are expected to […]

It’s looking to be another landmark year for Dubai’s real estate. Emaar Development today marked the ground-breaking ceremony on Arabian Ranches III – the newest phase of the premium gated villa community, which recorded a sell-out response from investors and homebuyers with its first two neighbourhoods SUN and JOY. Arabian Ranches III is an extension […]

Summer is just around the corner. But fear not because Meraas has the ideal antidote to the heat with a sensational summer proposition. Back by popular demand, the SunSational Summer App by Meraas returns on 10 June 2019 for its fourth year, and it’s bursting with more than 200 deals across eight of Meraas’ leading […]

Breaking your daily fast with family and friends for a month can put a real strain on your finances. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This Holy Month of Ramadan, Meraas has put on a delectable spread of budget-friendly iftar options across its leading destinations so you can make the most of your […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the ‘Golden Card’ scheme to grant permanent residency benefits to investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents, researchers, and outstanding students. The Golden Card offers unprecedented benefits to the cardholders and their families, while creating an attractive environment for business […]

In a true reflection of the highest values of the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Cares volunteers have successfully packed 50,000 school kits during a 4-day volunteering initiative that took place at the Dubai World Trade Center between 18 and 21 May 2019. H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, H.E. Ibrahima Sory Sylla, […]

All the features in the Emirates app are now available in Arabic, bringing the total number of languages supported to 19. The Emirates app currently receives an average of 600,000 monthly downloads and allows users to search, book and manage their flights as well as their Emirates Skywards accounts. Emirates is the only airline globally […]

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) organised a roundtable in Malta in collaboration with the Malta Islamic Finance Association (MIFA), aimed at expanding the footprint of Islamic economy in Europe, as well as exchanging knowledge and expertise in the Islamic finance field, and enhancing bilateral relations. From Malta, Reuben Buttigieg, President of MIFA, Kenneth Farrugia, […]

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is asking UAE residents to help give magical memories for families with children who are fighting a life-threatening medical condition, by attending a Gala Screening of the thrilling and vibrant live-action remake of Disney’s 1992 animated film, “Aladdin”. The screening will be held this Thursday 23rd May at VOX Cinemas in Yas […]

His Excellency Vipul, the Consul General of India in Dubai, met with His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, to discuss preparations for next month’s International Day Yoga. Mr Vipul met HE Saeed Hareb at the Dubai Sports Council office, in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, ssistant Secretary General of […]

Construction of Expo 2020 Dubai’s petal-shaped Thematic Districts is now complete, marking one of the most significant milestones on the road to welcoming the world to the UAE for 173 days of fun, creativity and inspiration. More than 100 million working hours have now gone into developing the site, including the completion of all shell […]

The Dubai Mall is celebrating Ramadan through a stimulating showcase of calligraphy works under the theme ‘Art of Calligraphy’. Make sure you visit ‘Quran Tech’ by Dubai Culture to learn about Ramadan traditions in an interactive way. Visitors to the mall can create their own calligraphy art from verses of the Holy Quran at this […]

During the holy month, Al-Futtaim Toyota is bringing a new level of hospitality to its customers through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with IKEA, allowing visitors the opportunity to experience and order IKEA’s Ramadan limited collection while visiting the Toyota showrooms. As part of the collaboration, IKEA has installed special majlises at the Sheikh Zayed Road, Abu […]

“Back to Basics” is a collection of intricately detailed sketches, scenic landscapes and alluring portraits that have inspired the talented artist Sadaqat Pervaiz through his creative endeavors. This solo exhibition will showcase around 40 of Sadaqat’s incredible artworks; the show opens on Saturday 22nd of June at 7:00pm onwards and runs till the 29th of […]

To reinforce a culture of giving and spread hope, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is inviting the community to participate in Well of Hope campaign on 23rd May 2019, from 8 pm until 1 am, at The Dubai Mall. Reckoned as one of the most accessible and inclusive campaigns in the UAE, Well […]

Zayed University Urban Satellite Space, ZUUSS, has hosted Mirco Illic’s Tolerance Project, a traveling poster exhibition that was created by the New York-based graphic designer. Featuring the work of 100 renowned graphic designers and illustrators from around the world, the exhibition, located at Hall 48 at the Dubai Alserkal Avenue till June 30th, offers an […]

Art Karat is back in DUBAI! and brings you it’s spectacular MASTANI Collection. This collection is an ode to the beautiful bridal jewellery worn by some of the biggest Bollywood Celebrities Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma at their most celebrated weddings of the year. The Mastani collection is as magnificent as it is grand. A […]

A handful of European Tour stars made significant strides on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings at the 101st US PGA Championship including Matt Wallace, whose brilliant tied third finish saw him jump up to second, while American star Brooks Koepka successfully defended his title following a dramatic final day in New York. Wallace, […]

Dubai Investments PJSC announced that Properties Investment LLC (PI), its joint-venture company engaged in the investment and development of real estate properties, received prestigious ISO certifications in three categories. Properties Investment LLCwas awarded the ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management systems, the ISO 14001:2015 for its environmental management system, and the OHSAS 18001:2007 for its […]

The Els Club at Dubai Sports City has announced that work has officially begun on brand new leisure facilities which will see an expansion of the current clubhouse to include an incredible gym, swimming pool, restaurant, children’s play area and resort style relaxing facilities for all the family. Having established its roots in 2008, The […]

Dubai Studio City, the region’s leading community for the broadcasting, production and events sectors, hosted an exclusive felicitation ceremony to give away certificates to all the attendees of its third season of the content development workshops. During the ceremony, Dubai Studio City renewed its commitment to the filmmaking community via its platform CineMENA, which is […]

In the spirit of giving, Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera are offering all theatre-goers an exclusive Ramadan discount on its highly-anticipated show, The Phantom of the Opera, for a limited time of just two weeks. From May 21 to June 3, all gold, platinum and VIP tickets will be available with a 25% discount […]

Almost three in five UAE residents (58%) think their usage of grocery apps is likely to increase during Ramadan, new YouGov research reveals. The research shows how the holy month of Ramadan is likely to impact the usage of various lifestyle and entertainment applications used by UAE residents. While many believe their usage of grocery […]

Reel Cinemas has opened its second dedicated screen for kids- Reel Junior – at The Dubai Mall. Little ones can enjoy the latest animation, action or adventure fantasy at the Reel Junior screen. With cool and quirky bean ban seating, Reel Junior assures quality and fun cinema viewing for the junior movie buffs. Little munchkins […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the Middle East’s leading special economic zone and key growth engine of Dubai’s economy, has announced it will waive an estimated AED 35 million in fines owed by its customers, in commemoration of the UAE Government’s designation of 2019 as the Year of Tolerance. Jafza’s decision to waive fines is […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, is bringing the next generation of urban connectivity to life with Connect by Azizi, 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 […]

It’s the month of giving, and to celebrate Roxy Cinemas will be offering 40% off movie tickets across its cinemas for the rest of the Ramadan period. Tickets will start from just 20 AED, meaning that film-fans can sit back, relax and enjoy some of the latest blockbusters this Ramadan. The offer will be valid […]

The UAE’s Saif Al Kaabi bagged the top honours in the men’s open category as the NAS Cycling Challenge kicked-off on Friday night with 650 participants taking part in seven different categories on the opening night of the two-day event. Al Kabi completed the 77km race in a time of 1 hour, 39 minutes and […]

Dubai Investments PJSC has underlined its commitment to the UAE’s People of Determination by supporting a Social Program for Women of Determination, a year-long calendar of events and activities that will enable and empower individuals and their families, and promote greater social inclusion within the wider community. Dubai Investments has provided support for the special […]

To promote ease of doing business and to support its customers Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the GCC’s largest special economic zone, will become the first free zone in the country to return cash and bank guarantees to its clients through its new Workforce Protection Programme initiative that is set to roll out in September […]

The Dubai Smart City Accelerator (DSCA), the first industry-focused accelerator award winning program of its kind in the MENA region, has issued an open call for applications from global startups dedicated to innovative smart city solutions to join its third cohort. DSCA was launched in May 2017 by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) in collaboration with du, Smart Dubai Office, Dubai Chamber of […]

Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan and promoting the values of Islam, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Dubai Mall, has announced the launch of an interactive display at the Bloomingdales Atrium of the mall, which will be available at the venue from 18th – 27th May 2019. The installation named […]

Concept Brands Group, UAE’s largest leading brand house of luxury products is all set to launch its 15 days Ramadan Big Bazaar shopping extravaganza at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bollywood celebrity Arbaaz Khan will inaugurate the mega sale on 21 May at Za’abeel Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Center. Arbaaz Khan will interact with […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with The Dubai Mall, is hosting Arabic Light Calligraphy workshop by award winning artist Karim Jabbari, in order to promote the art of Arabic calligraphy and spread its use among the community. During the workshop, the artist creates customised Arabic calligraphy light portraits for the participants. […]

Dubai’s renowned Cove Beach will host its first U.S. takeover, at Venus Pool & Lounge at Caesars Palace’s Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis. Beginning last week of May through to first week of September, Cove Beach will bring its sophisticated style to The Strip, featuring live entertainment and the hottest parties. The Cove Beach […]

Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD) – the Middle East’s definitive fashion platform, will present a special collection by twelve regional designers for its third edition in Jeddah department store Rubaiyat, Stars Avenue during Ramadan, from May 17 until June 3. Dresses created by seven of those designers will also be available in Rubaiyat’s newly opened department […]

Union Properties, the leading property developer in the UAE and master developer of MotorCity, marked a successful conclusion of its second annual Ramadan sports event with its first Ramadan Duathlon Challenge hosted at the Dubai Autodrome in Dubai MotorCity. Over 500 participants of all fitness levels and ages, including People of Determination took part across […]

The Dubai Police General Command has added luxury Italian automaker Maserati’s sports coupe, the GranTurismo, from the brand’s official UAE importer-dealer Al Tayer Motors to its fleet of luxury patrol cars. Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, inaugurated the Maserati GranTurismo at the Dubai Police headquarters, in the presence of Major […]

Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, is your one-stop destination this Ramadan with an array of deals and offers across residential, automotive showrooms, hotels and mall. Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate Residential property Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is offering customers one-month free rent when renting out at Marsa Plaza and up […]

According to Dubai-based and RERA award-winning real estate development company Tebyan, more than 70% of its latest development, Sparkle Towers in Dubai Marina, has now been sold, as it prepares for handover. “We have sold 265 apartments leaving just over 100 still available. The profile of our investors and end users has been incredibly diverse, […]

School Transport Services (STS) has launched the ‘Stuff the Bus with Kindness’ campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan and to coincide with the Year of Tolerance marked by the UAE in 2019. As part of the campaign, 100 students of 100 different nationalities from GEMS Founders School Al Barsha are encouraged to adopt an […]