Morocco has been witnessing an increase in foreign direct investments, with 40 percent of foreign investment coming from the GCC region and significant proportion of this total being invested into the real estate sector.In addition, on an annual basis, the price of real estate assets has increased by 0.9 percent, with increases of 1.8 percent […]

“The import to the UAE of cigarettes not carrying the ‘Digital Tax stamps’ will be banned as of May 2019,” reaffirmed the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) at a training workshop held to introduce employees at customs agencies across the UAE to the objectives and implementation tactics for the “Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products Scheme”. Taking […]

Accredited by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the 8th edition of the UAE Reproductive Symposium, organized by Fakih IVF Fertility Center, brought together several industry experts who used the platform to educate other healthcare providers about the latest and best practices in reproductive medicine. The symposium, held this past weekend offered 14.75 CME hours, and […]

Dubai Investments Park, the wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, received ghaf trees from a Dubai Land Department delegation and held a symbolic planting ceremony as part of a planned calendar of initiatives and activities that underlines a commitment to the Year of Tolerance at Dubai Investments. The Dubai Land Department delivered the young […]

Arsenal Football Club today boarded a newly branded Emirates A380 with a livery featuring a montage of Arsenal first team players. The club is making their way to Dubai for a friendly match with Al Nasr Sports Club as well as the official inauguration of Al Maktoum Stadium, taking place on 26 March. During their stay […]

Awad Capital, the independent, Dubai-based, DFSA regulated financial services firm, has announced the successful closure of its recent capital raising, totaling $2.1 million. The capital will be used to fuel the growth of the company. Ziad Awad, founder and CEO of Awad Capital, commented: “We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our capital […]

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$1 billion conventional bond by Emirates NBD. The listing supports Emirates NBD’s activities as one of the region’s leading banking groups, including Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury and brokerage operations. Emirates NBD is the largest issuer of conventional bonds on […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has partnered with GEMS Education, the largest operator of KG-12 schools in the world, to support its Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Carbon Offset Initiative through cultivating local plants at some of the group’s schools. On the final day of the Special Olympics, His Excellency […]

Network International, an affiliated associate of Emirates NBD Group, has confirmed its intention to proceed with an initial public offering, IPO, on the London Stock Exchange. According to a press statement, further announcements will be made in due course in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Letswork, the first start-up rolled out by e25, Emaar’s in-house innovation lab for under 25-year-olds, is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of a new App that radically changes its operating model of offering co-working spaces across the UAE. The Letswork App is available for free download both on the iOS App Store and […]

GE Power (NYSE: GE) showcased a suite of innovative technologies shaping the future of the energy sector, at the ‘UAE Advanced Power Technology Day’ organized in collaboration with the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The solutions presented complement the direction under UAE Energy Strategy 2050 to increase the contribution of clean energy to the total […]

UAE-based health insurance administrator IRIS Health Services received the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the 2018 Etisalat SMB Awards in Dubai yesterday, the only company in the insurance sector to be selected out of more than 300,000 small- and medium-sized businesses across sectors nationwide. IRIS, which serves more than 350,000 insured members in the […]

Months of waiting will soon be over for Dubai’s gourmands as the classic British beachfront restaurant Retro Feasts is set to relaunch this month with a brand-new look and menu. The revamped interior pays homage to British pop culture, while the menu brings back the best of the ’70s,’ 80s and ’90s, taking Dubai’s foodies […]

Azerbaijan revealed the design of its Country Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday 20 March, after receiveing its plot and breaking ground on the nature-inspired pavilion earlier that afternoon. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on the Azerbaijan pavilion plot at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, in the presence of the General Commissioner Mr. Anar […]

Union Coop, UAE’s largest Consumer Cooperative revealed that the value of its UAE agricultural products in 2018 amounted to AED 79 Million, an increase of AED 35 Million compared to 2017, pointing out that supporting and encouraging agriculture stems from its core objective to establish a sustainable agricultural environment with enhanced stock and food security. […]

The global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai for the very first time. In its inaugural event, Microsoft will continue to play a key role in driving the global conversation around workplace diversity and inclusion issues. The two-day stop in the UAE on the […]

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Dubai Industrial Park inaugurated the official opening of the world’s largest integrated electric and electronic waste (e-waste) recycling facility ‘The Recycling Hub’ by Enviroserve. The special launch event was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, His Excellency Engineer […]

Make Mother’s Day celebrations memorable with Ibn Battuta Mall’s Fun Run – an indoor, family walk combined with fabulous fitness, beauty and dining offers on Friday, 22 March. Held in collaboration with Super Sports UAE and Fitness First, the Mother’s Day Fun Run begins at 8am at China Court with a 30-minute warm-up session and […]

Emaar Entertainment is celebrating Mother’s Day with incredible promotions that offer fun ways for mums to spend quality time with their children. Visit Dig It at The Springs Souk and spend quality time with your little ones as you dig, move, build and create at Dubai’s coolest and safest construction site, specially designed for children. […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched the pilot phase of its Business Voice Portal, a new digital platform designed to streamline public-private sector cooperation and contribute towards Dubai’s economic progress and development. Through the interactive portal, members of business groups and business councils in Dubai can share valuable insights and feedback on draft […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, will witness the leading Indian hip-hop stars, Badshah & Raftaar, live in concert and performing on one stage for the first time ever, on Friday, 22nd March 2019. Guests are invited to celebrate the Festival of […]

In recognition of Mother’s Day, The Dubai Mall is introducing the first-ever In-Mall Childcare Service in the UAE. Launched in partnership with Malaak Mama & Baby Care, a reputable maternity and childcare organisation, this exclusive service adds to The Dubai Mall’s growing portfolio of premium services being made available for the convenience of guests. Launching […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah — Dubai’s newest dining, entertainment and leisure destination —  is hosting an energetic line-up of daily wellness and fitness activities to encourage holistic living, including yoga, sound-healing, guided meditation, Kangoo workouts, Qigong, Zumba, Gong and more until 30 March. Set against a stunning backdrop overlooking the turquoise waters of the […]

Emirates has announced it will increase the frequency of flights between Dubai and Cairo, adding four additional flights a week to its existing thrice-daily service, starting 28 October, 2019. The four new flights operating on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Cairo to 25. “Cairo is […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, showcased the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy at the Nissan Deira showroom. Nissan is the official global partner for International Cricket Council until end of 2023 with the goal of strengthening its […]

Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, last week (Thursday, 14th March) hosted a group wedding for nine Chinese couples in Dubai at the exclusive Love Lakes. The glamorous knot-tying occasion saw the serene lakes near Al Qudra transformed into a picturesque landscape for the culturally curious couples who wanted to hold their […]

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and three renowned Meraas leisure and entertainment destinations have teamed up to offer a special gift, promoting the ultimate family fun day out. Grab your beach bags! From the 14th to the 28th of March, every ticket purchased at Laguna Waterpark at La Mer or Splash Pad at JBR will […]

Pioneering development projects with global potential are being sought by Expo 2020 Dubai as part of its Global Best Practice Programme, which aims to enhance visibility of best practices for the benefit of all. The programme provides projects being delivered by governments, businesses, international organisations, academia, communities and individuals around the world with the opportunity […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, generously offered his private plane, a B747, to deliver, in the coming days, much needed humanitarian assistance to those most affected by the natural disaster in Mozambique. Meanwhile, the International Humanitarian City is supporting its partners […]

Customers traveling on Emirates’ India flights this week are in for a treat as the airline joins in the celebrations of Holi, India’s festival of colours. To mark the auspicious occasion – which embraces unity, diversity and traditions – Emirates customers traveling on 20th and 21st March between Dubai and Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is rolling out a new limited time offer for all new and existing Skywards members to boost their Miles. The offer is valid for Economy and Business class tickets booked on Emirates and flydubai between 20 March 2019 and 31 March 2019 for travel between […]

Emirates Post, the leading postal and express delivery provider in the region, is encouraging schoolchildren to rediscover the art of letter writing by entering the UPU International Letter Writing Competition.  Now in its 48th year, the prestigious competition is organised by Emirates Post as part of the global activity of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), […]

Etihad Aviation Group will showcase career opportunities and UAE National employment programmes at the UAE Careers exhibition in Dubai this week. Etihad will continue its extensive 2019 recruitment drive at the exhibition, which takes place from 19 – 21 March at the Dubai world Trade Centre. Etihad is looking to attract the highest calibre of […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, has reinforced its commitment to the German market during the 2019 edition of ITB Berlin, the world-renowned travel trade show. Bringing together Dubai’s network of industry stakeholders across the public and private sector, the international show provided a platform to share key market insights, further cementing […]

More than 50 of the world’s leading grant-making foundations involved in education, including Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, Art Jameel, Dubai Cares, and NMC Healthcare from the UAE, will meet in Dubai on the eve of the Varkey Foundation’s Global Education & Skills Forum to discuss some of the most pressing issues in education […]

Brune Poirson, Secretary of State to François de Rugy, Minister of State, Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, unveiled the French Pavilion for the World Expo to be held in Dubai from October 20th 2020 to April 10th 2021 under the theme of “Connecting minds, Creating the future”. The French Pavilion will be both […]

Emirates today revealed its ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 themed Emirates A380 livery in the build up to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events this year. Former India cricketer and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011 winner, Virender Sehwag, and Emirates sponsored Lancashire team players Saqib Mahmood and Tom Bailey helped to marshal […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, launched the sale of BAYT by Azizi in Dubai Sports City, a new short-term rental home concept through which investors can yield higher returns by having their owned apartments managed and serviced for them. Azizi Developments will provide registration, licensing and hotel-quality service while […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting a spring concert with Award Winning singer Shreya Ghoshal on 29 March. Shreya Ghoshal is a famous playback singer and has received four National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards […]

The key sectors of Dubai’s economy that are generating new growth and underpinning continued economic diversification  are explored in detail in a new report from the global research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG). The Report: Dubai 2019 charts the emirate’s bid to build on its competitive advantages and attract new investors by establishing […]

Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is hosting the second edition of its free Run & Flo fitness event following a tremendous response to the first session last month. Over 100 fitness enthusiasts and their friends and families participated in the first Run & Flo last month, guided by triathletes, fitness experts and yoga gurus. […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention is very keen to upgrade all medical services provided to the public. The residence-visa medical check-up, which falls within the ministry’s priorities, are being developed day after day to immunize the society against infectious diseases, speed up medical examinations procedures with high accuracy and help obtain the residence-visa swiftly […]

In the recently held Dubai Lynx Awards 2019, IKEA took home four awards for its unique and creative campaign “End the everyday drama” where the region’s favorite Swedish home furnishing retailer demonstrated how small, niggling annoyances can upset our daily routine and quickly turn melodramatic. The series was applauded at the 2019 Dubai Lynx Awards, […]

His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, Director General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has honoured ZAJEL, the UAE’s leading provider of courier and parcel delivery services, in recognition of its role as a strategic partner in the health services sector and its continued support for the development of Sheryan, Dubai’s online health licensing system for all […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is calling all hero moms to enjoy over 27 thrilling rides and attractions at Dubai Parks and Resorts this Mother’s Day for just AED 50. All moms, including adventure-seekers, […]

Dubai Design District (d3), the destination dedicated to design, launches its diverse line up of events that shine the spotlight on the works of regional and international artists as part of Art Season 2019 programming. Organized by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin […]

International superstar Jackie Chan said that he is happy to be back in Dubai for the filming of his latest movie Vanguard. The city’s exceptional production infrastructure, support services and exciting backdrops make it an ideal place to film movies, he said. Speaking during a media interaction at Dubai Studio City, the action movie star […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, announced that Al Shindagha Museum opens its doors to visitors in Q1 2019. The museum represents the first phase of the ambitious Dubai Historical District (DHD) project and was developed in collaboration between Dubai Culture which will manage […]

Downtown Dubai will be home to more than 400, as Emaar has announced that it will launch ‘Dubai Stars,’ a walkable tribute to stars and influencers from all over the world, along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. Dubai Stars, a walk of fame saluting stars and influencers from all over the world, […]

The Emirates Group is once again gearing up for Careers UAE 2019, offering diverse career opportunities for UAE nationals at the three-day exhibition. This year, the Group will reveal a new programme, targeting national school graduates who aspire to be part of the exciting world of applied Technology. The programme, dubbed ‘the Technologists’, will consist of four years of academic education and […]

The Dubai Sports Council CEO’s Masters Golf Day will take place on the new Emaar Dubai Hills Golf Course on Monday March 25th 2019, as part of Dubai Sports Council’s commitment to promoting golf as a business networking and key tourism tool for the UAE and region. The Dubai Sports Council CEO Masters, sponsored by DC […]

Enjoy a lively girls’ night out with a twist at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s dynamic new waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination. Ladies, go restaurant hopping with the girls and sample an array of distinct cuisines, complimentary drinks and dining discounts every Thursday until 30 April. Hop across six unique venues – […]

Tanuki Dubai will be treating mothers to a complimentary plate of Sushi Rolls when they dine at the restaurant throughout the day on 21 March. With an array of Sushi Rolls on the menu, the popular Asian fusion restaurant promises fresh ingredients and Asian cuisine with a twist, that caters to plenty of palettes. The […]

DRIFT Beach Dubai, the bespoke seafront destination at the picturesque One&Only Royal Mirage, is introducing new tastes and sounds to keep things fresh this spring season with a revamped menu and extended DJ sets on weekends. Maxime Le Van, DRIFT’s revered Chef de Cuisine, has curated a spring menu incorporating new starters, mains and desserts […]

Creating a practical guide to help startups navigate the UAE’s funding landscape, allocating more investment for startup incubators and accelerators, and expanding the existing network of investors who are eager to finance new business ventures are among the key recommendations of a new whitepaper published by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The whitepaper, published […]

UAE families and yoga enthusiasts gathered yesterday (Saturday 16th March) to enjoy a unique hour-long yoga lesson in the world’s largest natural flower garden. Taking place in the garden’s Disney Avenue, against a backdrop of stunning giant floral structures of Mickey Mouse and Friends, the lesson was led by yoga instructors from Dubai-based Yoga Ashram. The lesson was inspired by […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has re-launched its hugely popular hit live show ‘Dabangg: Stunt Spectacular’ with more drama and action, themed around the Bollywood mega hit movie Dabangg. Organised in a Bollywood-themed cinematic setting, the show […]

Dubai Asset Management, the owner and manager of one of the city’s largest portfolios of rental residential communities and a member of Dubai Holding, announced the rollout of phase one of the first fully digital and paperless property rental experience in partnership with Smart Dubai. The smart solution is accessible via DubaiNow, a comprehensive platform […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, hosted today the latest edition of Volunteer Emirates 2019 with the participation of 100 volunteers who helped renovate The National Charity School in Al Garhoud in Dubai. The volunteers were involved in assembling desks and chairs for the students; revitalizing spaces for music and […]

UAE start-ups secured USD 31.36 million in investments which account for 88 percent of the whole deal value of the region. Local Services, Ecommerce & Financial Services are the top three industries accounting for 44 percent of the entire deal count. In addition, logistics (9.3 percent), software (7.1 percent), media (4.6 percent), education (4.6 percent) […]