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) […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED), in Dubai in co-operation with the UAE Ministry of Food Security, has introduced 14 new business activities in the field of agricultural production and aquaculture in view of the growing interest in these activities and the importance being given to food security in the country. The move is part […]

Dubai is among the top five cities in the world offering a positive experience for its population through smart technology, according to the latest Smart Cities Index. The index says the best cities offering a positive experience for its citizens include Singapore, London, New York, Dubai, Seoul and Barcelona. The study was developed for major […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced that its conservation programmes and initiatives over the past 10 years have achieved significant savings in electricity and water use within various stakeholder groups. Cumulative savings between 2009 and 2018 reached 2 terrawatthours, TWh, of electricity and 7.4 billion gallons of water, equivalent to AED1.2 billion. These […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo Dubai 2020 Higher Committee, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has established a City Readiness Subcommittee of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, led by His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Vice Chairman […]

Internationally acclaimed variety spectacle “WOW” extends its stay at The Rotunda – a dedicated entertainment destination within Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai. Having picked up praise and a nomination for Best Theatrical Performance in the Time Out Dubai Music & Nightlife Awards 2019 in its initial six week run, the show will continue to delight GCC […]

Jakarta, Indonesia: Climate change is having a clear and direct economic impact on a global level and this pressing issue requires solutions and actions from all segments of the global community, including chambers of commerce, and public and private sector stakeholders, according to H.E. Hamad Buamim, Chair of the ICC – World Chambers Federation and […]

The region’s best entrepreneurship development initiatives and the most important drivers of entrepreneurial success were in focus at the ‘SME World 2019’ summit held today in Dubai. Organised by Dubai SME – the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector – and […]

Dubai Design District (d3), the Middle East’s destination dedicated to design, presented an exhibition titled ‘The Art of Sustainable Architecture’ in association with its business partner Foster + Partners, a world-renowned architectural design and engineering firm, throughout the month of February. The first exhibition by Foster + Partners in the UAE offered a unique insight […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s dynamic new waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination – is making every day a rewarding one, with exciting dining deals, entertainment activities and wellness packages, all at one stunning new location. Adding to the fun are live performances, music, roaming parades, and kids’ activities on The Pointe’s beachfront […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced that the duration of its current Season 23 will be extended by a week. The last day of Season 23 will now be 13th April 2019, operating for a total of 166 days. Global […]

Art by Amrita will showcase a taster of her hotly-anticipated Voice note Art © series at Art Dubai this month, producing interactive, UAE-inspired collector’s items that visitors can take home for free. Merging sound, sight and the spirit of Dubai, she will produce smaller, beautifully customised, on-the-spot versions of her new full-sized, hand-painted collection. Visitors […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Morocco’s Bank Al Maghrib to cooperate in the authorisation and supervision of banks operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Kingdom of Morocco. The MoU was signed by the Chief Executive of the DFSA, Bryan Stirewalt, and Abdellatif […]

TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding, and a thriving ecosystem consisting of 11 business communities that has been recognised as an integral driver of Dubai’s knowledge and innovation economy since 1999, became one of only four organisations across the region to receive the Advanced CSR Label from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai […]

The Coffee Club is proud to announce the opening of its newest café at one of the world’s most advanced financial hubs – the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Marking its 24th outlet in the and the 26thin the GCC, The Coffee Club has recently opened at the DIFC Gate Avenue, offering the best of […]

Dubai ranked first globally in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) for artificial intelligence and robotics; while the UAE ranked sixth in the global Smart Service Index, surpassing the US, UK and South Korea. The Emirate has attracted from 2015 to 2018 $21.6 billion worth of FDI in high-end technology transfers, with the most from the […]

Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA), the world class flight training facility developed by Emirates, and the National Aviation Academy (TAYARAN), a not-for-profit vocational training institute in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share their expertise and jointly promote their training programmes and exchange cadets pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Dirk Goovaerts as the company’s Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region. In his role, Dirk Goovaerts will oversee dnata’s catering, ground and cargo handling operations at 10 airports in three countries, including Australia, the Philippines and Singapore, managing a […]

Art Dubai today announces UAE NOW, a new segment curated by Abu Dhabi-based Munira Al Sayegh exploring the country’s emerging independent local artist-run platforms and putting the spotlight on youth and independent home-grown subcultures. UAE NOW launches as part of Art Dubai’s 13th edition which opens next week on March 20 through to March 23 […]

Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), today announced the results of its annual 2019 Quality of Living survey. In its 21st year, the survey ranked Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Middle East region’s leading cities. This marked […]

At a glittering ceremony held recently at the Dubai Opera, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, honored the winners of the 10th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the second cycle […]

In line with Dubai’s efforts to increase sourcing energy needs from renewable energy and meet the goals under Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, South Energy, the energy solution arm of Dubai South, has signed an agreement with HCT Technical Services LLC (HCT), a DEWA-approved solar contractor for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a 2MWp photovoltaic […]

The Spirit of Dubai Parfums by Nabeel, an ultra-luxury fragrance brand from the UAE has unveiled SHUMUKH, the world’s most expensive and luxurious unisex perfume, valued at AED 4.752 million /US $ 1.295 million. Paying tribute to “The Spirit of Dubai”, SHUMUKH, which in Arabic translates to ‘deserving the highest’, unites the art of jewellery […]

Leading experts in healthcare from the UAE and around the world will gather in Dubai on 17th to 19th March for the annual UAE eHealth Week which is organised by HIMSS Middle East and under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health, the Dubai Health Authority and the Emirates […]

Eng.Dawood Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al Hajiri, General Director of Dubai Municipality officially inaugurated the Dubai WoodShow at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in the presence of key international dignitaries and VIPs. The event will run until Thursday, 14th March 2019. “Wood industry is an important sector all over the world, and […]

The Dubai Mall is celebrating Dubai’s art season and the Spring/Summer fashion season with M WOODS at The Dubai Mall, an exclusive art exhibition curated by Michael Xufu Huang in partnership with M WOODS, one of Beijing’s most influential contemporary art museums. From March 12–April 30, nearly 40 of the world’s most important Western and […]

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, supported 4,227 Emirati entrepreneurs and provided a package of incentives and facilities worth AED 101 million in 2018 as the agency maintained its strategic focus on promoting innovative entrepreneurial ideas and initiatives. The number […]

The World Bank Group has hosted a special knowledge-sharing event in partnership with Smart Dubai titled, “Smart Dubai: Digital Transformation Strategy and Implementation Results”, at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC. The Smart Dubai delegation showcased the citywide smart transformation reshaping the emirate, detailing the strategy and key initiatives driving the change. Following opening […]

Dubai’s favourite edutainment attraction, Mattel Play! Town is set to host a unique and interactive picnic experience for the whole family that will transport guests into the magical world of Barney & friends. ‘Picnic with Barney & friends’ is set to launch on Friday the 5th of April and invites guests to relax in Barney’s House between […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the launch of sales of its fourth tower B at ‘Park Gate Residences’ as part of its wasl1 project. This comes in light of the high investor interest in the project, and the sales success of the former three tower units in record time. On […]

Emirates today announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) starting 1st July, 2019. The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now have 11 daily flight options to and from three London airports. As with the first, the second daily flight to Stansted will also be operated by […]

Student designers from the College of Fashion and Design in Dubai joined modest-wear designers from over a dozen countries for the second edition of Dubai Modest Fashion Week, held at the Emerald Palace, Kempinsky Palm Jumeirah last week. The modest fashion movement is predicted to rake in US$250 billion (AED918bn) in sales by 2020. The […]

Dubai Miracle Garden – the world’s largest natural flower garden – invites all UAE families and yoga fans to make the most of the beautiful Dubai weather and join in the fun of a unique one-hour group yoga class on Saturday 16th March in the garden’s Disney Avenue, against a backdrop of stunning giant floral […]

Union Properties is all set to host an exciting family event at its UPTOWN Mirdiff community. The event will take place on March 15 from 4pm to 10pm at the popular heritage-style community that absolutely combines a bustling commercial center. The exciting event will feature a section for arts and crafts, along with a handicraft […]

World’s Ultimate Strongman, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, has launched the WUS Incubator program – an innovative, intensive training program to take athletes with potential and turn them into world beaters. Some of the biggest stars in strength sports are coming to Dubai to take part in a new initiative to develop a […]

Dubai Wood Show, which has been instrumental in creating a unique platform for the wood and woodworking machinery industry in the MENA region, will feature more than 50 types of wood species at the upcoming event, which will take place from 12th – 14th March 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s show will […]

Three young UAE nationals are driving a community initiative to help Expo 2020 Dubai showcase traditional Emirati hospitality on a global scale through the ‘Hayyakum’ movement, which aims to extend a warm welcome to millions of international visitors and hundreds of participants ahead of the next World Expo. Nine-year-olds Hamdan Sultan Al Subousi and Elyazia […]

Emaar Group is marking an industry-first by leveraging the significant potential of blockchain technology with plans to offer the Emaar community token for customers and partners by the end of this year. This highlights Emaar’s intense focus on innovation and providing the most complete experience to drive customer service, loyalty and referral across its businesses, […]

Make your trip to Last Exit, the first-of-its-kind food truck park concept by Meraas, a truly memorable one with food, fun and photos – and win fabulous prizes while you’re at it! From 10 March to 13 April, in addition to the great food, unique ambience and unmissable photo opportunities that are part and parcel […]

SME World 2019, the sixth edition of the premier entrepreneurship summit in the Middle East & North Africa region, will be held on the 14th of March 2019 at The Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai. Organised by Dubai SME – the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small […]

The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run continued its journey across the UAE on day seven (10 March) as the Flame of Hope visited landmark locations in Dubai for the second day in a row. Torch runners began the day at Dubai Design District, before moving on to Dubai Frame and City Walk. The Flame […]

Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, has revealed that its hospitality division – Hospitality by DWTC – catered for 1,056 high-profile external events in 2018, serving a total of 415,293 guests. DWTC continues to strengthen Dubai’s competitiveness as a regional event destination. “The impressive results for 2018 are a testament to the competency of the entire […]

Santiago Fraser, CSR Coordinator at Emirates NBD, has been chosen to be part of the UAE Tennis Team at the Special Olympics World Games 2019 being hosted in Abu Dhabi from March 14–21, 2019. 24-year old Santiago developed a passion for sports early on in his life, inspired by his sports-loving parents. His mother, a […]

Initiated by the Art Dubai Group and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Art Week is the region’s largest cultural festival taking place in the UAE every March as part of Dubai’s Art Season. The 9th edition of Art Week starts on Saturday March 16 with over 500 events taking place over […]

Grand Millennium Dubai, a 5-star property located in Barsha Heights has been recognised for its commitment towards the protection and preservation of the environment. The property received the CSR Environmental Award from the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) during the 22nd Annual Corporate Gala Dinner held under the Patronage and in the presence of H.E. Eng. […]

The organizations and companies based in the International Humanitarian City (IHC) came together yesterday for the IHC annual members’ global meeting. More than 100 members and guests attended the event. IHC CEO, Giuseppe Saba, gave an overview of the achievements of 2018, including the launch and replicas of the Humanitarian Logistics Databank, and the development […]

The Dubai Duty Free Nightingales – have been awarded with the “Best A Cappella Performance” at the recently concluded ChoirFest Middle East 2019. The competition, organised by The Fridge, took place at Gems Wellington Academy in Silicon Oasis on the afternoon of the 8th March and featured choirs from corporate, community and schools across the […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, participates for the first time in the Emirates Airline Literature Festival by hosting an activation that highlights the importance of learning through play in the early years of children. Dubai Cares’ participation in the Festival, which run from March 1 to 9 aims to show […]

Dubai Media City, a thriving media community in the Middle East region, has announced a new competition for aspiring artists that seeks to foster local and regional talent, leading an exciting art movement within the city. Titled DMC Canvas, the contest invites artists, designers and other talented individuals to harness their creativity to revamp an […]

Three time Grammy award winner Gwen Stefani will bring down the curtain on one of the world’s richest races, Dubai World Cup. The pop-star is behind chartbuster hits such as ‘What You Waiting For?’ ‘Hollaback Girl’ and ‘Rich Girl’. The American artist will take to the Apron Views stage at Meydan Racecourse on 30 March […]

The next generation of writers of the UAE were honoured at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature with a special ceremony for the winners of the Oxford University Press (OUP) Story Writing Competition. The annual competition is a fixture of the academic calendar with 3,084 students from around the UAE sending in their entries this […]

Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Victor Haruta confirmed the participation of Moldova at the Dubai World Expo 2020, aiming to strengthen Moldova’s position as an emerging leader for production, manufacturing, and innovation. The Ambassador, Mr Victor Haruta commented in aninterview with “hotelandrest.com “ News web in Abu Dhabi , “Moldova […]

The Final delivered excellent polo matches and great entertainment that did not disappoint the spectators and fans at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. A flag presentation by the Al Habtoor Riding School marked the start of the afternoon followed by the Bentley Subsidiary Final with Dubai Wolves competed against Zedan Polo team. The […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature dedicated day seven to the youth with a specially created Youth Day that saw extraordinary talks and fascinating conversations aimed to inspire. Highlights of the day included a rousing discussion of how to make a better life for oneself with Saudi Arabian media figure and author, Ahmad AlShugairi. Shugairi […]

Bluewaters, Meraas’ unique island destination and home to Ain Dubai, is all set to host the second phase of its three-month-long activation with the  Bluewaters Open Gallery, in line  with the ongoing Dubai Art Season . Running over the next four weekends until 30 March, the event is part of Meraas’ efforts to bring music, […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of the Visitor Line ‘Transit Pack’, offering transit passengers 1GB data and 10 flexi minutes valid for 48 hours for AED50. The launch follows the UAE government’s decision to grant free transit visas for 48 hours to passengers transiting throughout the UAE’s airports. Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat, said: […]

The answer to one of literature’s most contentious questions – which is best, Fact or Fiction? – was decided at the culmination of the Costa Debate for 2019, with fabulous fiction proving to be the valiant victor over the more prosaic fact. This is the sixth year that Costa Coffee has teamed up with the […]

Bringing in energy and making the festival of colours Holi more colourful, Neha Kakkar will have Dubai dancing to her hit Bollywood numbers at the upcoming Holi Masti event. The sensational singer will be headlining the Holi festivities at  Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre Dubai on Friday, March 22, 2019. The day long family […]

Inspirational book entitled 13 Amazing Women of Arabia, written by Dana Alblooshi a GEMS Education student and the youngest Emirati to experience training at the US-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to launch at Emirates Festival of Literature. Dana Alblooshi, a student at GEMS Wellington International School, wrote the book in celebration […]