The city’s first Brazilian Carnival galivanted through the streets of Dubai this weekend to mark the launch of Central Park by Meraas, a new exclusive residential neighbourhood near to City Walk. Over 50,000 residents, visitors and Meraas representatives attended the event with a distinctive Latin American vibe on 22 February to celebrate the launch of […]

If you missed seeing 2019’s Oscar nominated films on the big screen, now is your chance to watch them again. From February 24-28, the Oscars will be taking over Reel Cinemas across its The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, The Springs Souk, Rove Downtown and Jebel Ali Recreational Club locations. All the Oscar nominated movies […]

Companies in Dubai are increasing their efforts to foster innovation, reflected by the 4.7% improvement in the innovation score of Dubai’s private sector over the 2017-2018 period, new analysis conducted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. Released on the occasion of UAE Innovation Month, the analysis showed Dubai private sector’s innovation score […]

Over the weekend, the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) concluded its ‘Walk for Arthritis’ awareness event, targeted at improving the quality of life for people with arthritis, through exercise and movement. More than thousand people walked 3.5km in Dubai Creek Park and took part in various activities like an open-air fitness session, exercises specially designed […]

Berets MC, a Dubai based bike club will raise awareness for autism with the help of several cause supporters and exhibitors for the fifth year in a row by hosting an Autism Awareness Ride at the Dubai Investment Park on March 15th. This event invites children and teachers from local autism schools, bike riders, and […]

It’s going to be 17 days of food extravaganza at The Springs Souk which will celebrate the Dubai Food Festival with an array of fun culinary activities for children. Until March 9, the mall will house an activity-packed kids zone-The Little Foodies Club featuring creative as well as educational activities for children. Let your kids […]

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Expo 2020 Dubai have committed to hosting 2,020 hours of coding tutorials for UAE-based primary school students before the World Expo opens on Oct. 20, 2020. The ‘2020 Hours of Code’ initiative will help students build invaluable critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, useful to all students regardless of their career interests. The […]

The summer of music in Dubai just got even more exciting with the addition of the sensational new Housphere Festival. A mix of regional and global live music stars and performers will grace the stunning grounds of the Address Montgomerie Golf Course on March 22. Festival goers can expect an array of family-friendly activations and […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, marked another important milestone in its pursuit of timely project delivery, achieving this month 90% completion of the Azizi Aliyah Residence. The elegantly designed homes in the AED 470-million residential project in Dubai Healthcare City will be delivered to homeowners in Q2 2019. Azizi […]

The 11th meeting of the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council), headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DFZ Council, announced plans to develop a comprehensive geo-economic map of Dubai in line with the Fifty-Year Charter that aims to position Dubai as a leading destination for investment and business […]

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced that it will showcase its industry-defining maritime neighbourhood – Dubai Harbour during the 27th annual Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2019. Set to the highest international standards, Dubai Harbour will be the first yachting community hub in the Middle East. Designed by leading architects with careful attention to […]

Dubai Science Park, a science and healthcare-focused business community, hosted the fifth edition of its Advance Health event, a networking platform that connects key healthcare stakeholders in the UAE. The forum, which convenes leading experts to discuss important and trending topics in the industry, focused on the merits and challenges of value-based healthcare, a healthcare […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is partnering with Pink Caravan to offer free clinical breast examinations and raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Held at China Court until 2 March, the Pink Caravan medical booth features a qualified doctor providing clinical examinations, a nurse teaching self-checks and an administrative assistant helping participants […]

Dubai Exports, part of the Department of Economic Development and the export promotion agency of the Emirate of Dubai supported the country’s food and beverage sector in the week leading to and during Gulfood. Dubai Exports sought to link the country’s food and beverage manufacturers as well as re-exporters with key buyers that came to […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) recently organised a training session which aimed to familiarise companies with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label framework and application process. The session, hosted at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by prospective applicants representing companies in Dubai who were briefed on the criteria that […]

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, has announced the fifth edition of ‘Shopathon’, its exclusive online sale on thousands of items from four popular Centrepoint brands. Babyshop, Splash, Shoe Mart and Lifestyle will offer their products at heavily marked down prices from 22 to 26 February 2019 through CentrepointStores.com, one of Landmark […]

With over 200 international dining options, The Dubai Mall is a foodie’s dream. In celebration of Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from February 21 – March 9, The Dubai Mall is inviting guests to enjoy some fantastic dining deals and signature dishes, plus get involved in some fun, interactive workshops, activities and contests. Throughout DFF, families […]

Meraas has unveiled its plans for Central Park at City Walk, a new exclusive residential neighbourhood which will surround a 40,000 sqm private park in the heart of Dubai. As part of its dedication to create mould-breaking, imaginative ways of experiencing city life that inspire an active lifestyle for residents and visitors in sustainably-minded destinations, […]

Emirates will be showcasing its flagship Airbus A380 for two days at the first ever Saudi International Airshow. The popular double-decker aircraft will be on display on March 12th and 13th at Al Thumamah Airport in Riyadh, giving visitors the opportunity to tour its interior and experience its award-winning products across all classes, including Emirates’ refreshed […]

Dubai, UAE: Demand within the UAE’s food and beverage sector is expected to gain momentum over the next three years, supported by the country’s fast-growing population, rising number of tourists, and expanding halal food market, according to new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The findings of the analysis were revealed during a […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20th February 2019: Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, is now accepting registrations for the Dragon Boat Challenge, set to be held on the 1st and 2nd of March. The Challenge which will be held at the Marsa Plaza Creek is open for corporates, universities, schools […]

DUBAI — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, Dubai will host its first International Master Competition for RC Aircraft from February 23-27. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Masters RC Championship will take place at the […]

Dubai, UAE, 20 February 2019: DP World PLC announces the acquisition of the holding company of P&O Ferries and P&O Ferrymasters (together P&O Ferries) for a purchase consideration of GBP322mn (USD421mn¹), implying a 2017 Enterprise Value/EBITDA valuation multiple of 6.1x. P&O Ferries is a pan-European integrated logistics business consisting of a market leading roll-on roll-off […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates,19 February 2019: Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced today that it has awarded four research proposals a total of AED 7,884,374 (USD 2,146,284), under its Evidence for Education in Emergencies (E-Cubed) research envelope. E-Cubed was launched in 2016 on the sidelines of the UN General […]

Kigali, Rwanda: A total of 20 startups from the UAE and Africa participated in the first-ever Chamberthon in Kigali, Rwanda, where participants collaborated and developed a framework for Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum Mentorship programme, new cross-border mentorship programme. Organised by Dubai Chamber, the Chamberthon was held during the Africa Tech […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 February 2019: Dubai Land Department (DLD) recently announced the launch of the Smart Audit initiative that allows the completion of real estate transactions on the same day. This comes as part of its tireless efforts to develop and formulate modern 10X initiatives that guarantee the smooth provision of services to […]

DUBAI, U.A.E., 19 FEBRUARY 2019 – Emirates announced today it will launch a four times weekly service between Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, and Dubai, from 2 July 2019. Porto will become Emirates’ second destination in Portugal after its capital, Lisbon, which the airline currently serves with two flights a day. The flight will be operated […]

Dubai-UAE: 18 February, 2019 – Dubai Industrial Park (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and a member of TECOM Group, has launched a report titled ‘Global Food Trends to 2030: With a Closer Look at the GCC‘ in collaboration with The Economist Intelligence Unit. The report, which DI commissioned in an effort to expand […]

Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative launched by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Smart Dubai to support entrepreneurship, launched the 4th round of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition today from the Chamber’s headquarters. The contest is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

DUBAI – Just over two months after hosting the Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon – a gruelling 270km run that challenged the limits of human endurance – Al Marmoom will be back in the spotlight on Friday, February 22, testing participants to the limit as it hosts the region’s most exciting obstacle race, the 2019 Desert […]

Dubai, 18 February 2019: In splendid Willy Wonka fashion, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced that five Golden Tickets will be up for grabs for the 2019 Festival. Worth AED 20,000 each, the tickets give complete access to all sessions and special events, plus exclusive money-can’t-buy festival experiences.  Every Golden Ticket holder will […]

DUBAI, UAE 18 February 2019: The Emirates Official Store has launched a new limited edition collection of Expo 2020 themed aircraft models for aviation enthusiasts and passionate scale-modellers. The highly detailed models are part of a 15 aircraft model collection ranging from Airbus A380s to Boeing 777s featuring the signature Expo 2020 logo in three colours – […]

Dubai, February 17, 2019 – The second Russia-UAE-Africa Food Security Forum launches today (Monday, February 17, 2019) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, offering a prominent platform for discussions that seek to catalyse the transformation led by the global food security sector, strengthen commercial ties, and boost innovation in this vital sector. The Forum is […]

17th February 2019, Dubai: Novo Cinemas have done it again! The innovative and award-winning brand has unveiled its state-of-the-art flagship location at IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai. Bolstering through the region with their largest IMAX® with Laser cinema in Dubai, featuring next-generation Laser technology – Novo’s ultra-modern multiplex comes complete with a stunning ‘cosmic’ […]

Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2019 – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation, and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the 7th edition of Think Science Fair kicked off today.Under the theme of “Seven Fairs for […]

Dubai, UAE: Ryan Fox secured a maiden European Tour title at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth with a convincing 3&2 triumph over Adrian Otaegui which moved the Kiwi to the cusp of the top 10 of the Race to Dubai Rankings. The 32 year old finished eight-under-par after 54 holes of strokeplay to […]

Dubai-UAE: 17 February, 2019 – JBR by Dubai Retail will celebrate Dubai Food Festival with #WOWJBR Cravings, featuring a line-up of exciting themed activities for the entire family. From 28 February to 2 March, singing and juggling chefs, as well as roaming candy and popcorn characters will entertain crowds across the destination’s 12 km long promenade. As part of […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17th February, 2019: This weekend saw the first ever Dubai Canal Run kick off early on Friday morning alongside the sunrise. Over 1,000 participants of all ages and fitness levels came together to exercise and start the year on a healthier note, in the scenic surroundings of the Dubai Canal. […]

Dubai, UAE: Costa Rica’s Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) has opened a new representative office at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters which aims to promote bilateral ties and identify opportunities in the UAE that Costa Rican companies can benefit from. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Maria del Pilar […]

Dubai, 17 February, 2019: The number of active business licenses issued to Kuwaiti entrepreneurs in Dubai has reached 2,052, according to a report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai. These business licenses have 6507 investors including 6181 businessmen and 326 women entrepreneurs. Of the […]

Dubai, UAE – 16th February, 2019: Dubai’s agenda-setting position at the crossroads of global food and beverage trade will be further amplified when scores of government delegations, trade ministers and tens of thousands of food industry professionals descend on the 24th edition of Gulfood, which opens at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 17 […]

Dubai, UAE, February 16, 2019: By setting a target to support USD3 billion worth of non-oil exports and re-exports, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has set a visionary strategy and growth plan aligned with the country’s economic agenda based on the diversification objectives of the UAE Vision 2021, during the recently concluded ECI 2019 Kick-Off Meeting […]

February 16, 2019; Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced its participation in the 24th edition of Gulfood, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between 17-21 February, under the theme “The World of Good, The World of Food”. DAFZA is one of the UAE’s biggest supporters of the Halal […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 February 2019: Bluewaters, Meraas’ unique island destination and home to Ain Dubai, has launched ‘a three-month-long activation, dedicated to music, art, and dance, with the Street Music Festival that takes place over three weekends until 2 March. Live performances by popular local and international artists as well as established and emerging […]

Dubai, UAE; February 14, 2019: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has reported a net profit of AED 7.216 billion (US$ 1.965 billion) in 2018, a 30 per cent increase over the net profit of AED 5.561 billion (US$ 1.514 billion) in 2017, prior to considering the effect of the IPO of Emaar Development and forex […]

Dubai, 14 February 2019: The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai’s stunning new waterfront entertainment, dining and leisure destination – invites lovers of Arabic music to a breath-taking live performance by Wael Kfoury, known as The King of Romance, at a free concert on Friday, 22 February. The event – the first Arabic music concert […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 February 2019: Bluewaters Residences by Meraas has officially commenced the handover of its first completed units and welcomed its first residents to their new homes in the elegant mid-rise towers. With rolling vistas of the shimmering waters of the Arabian Gulf that stretch as far as the eye can see, the […]

OVERVIEW Expo 2020 Dubai has written a letter of love to the UAE to show its love for the nation that will host the biggest event the region has ever seen. On 14 February, Expo 2020 will share its handwritten letter, expressing love, commitment and a shared future, with the country that has given, and […]

Dubai, UAE, 14 February 2019 – Emirates airline today announced an order for 40 A330-900 aircraft, and 30 A350-900 aircraft, in a heads of agreement signed with Airbus. The deal is worth US$ 21.4 billion at list prices. The latest generation Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft, will be delivered to Emirates starting from 2021 and 2024 […]

The entertainment concepts are evolving and have taken a completely new avatar with the growing popularity of virtual reality gaming concepts. Furthermore, drones and robots have also entered the fray and currently are in very high demand across FECs and indoor themeparks. Several such innovative technologies and concepts will be showcased at the upcoming DEAL […]

Five separate racing series kick-off at the Dubai Autodrome by Union Properties on 15 and 16 February, as the ‘home of UAE motorsports’ opens its gates for Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East Race this weekend. Headlining the two-day event will be the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East, featuring identically prepared racing versions of the Lamborghini […]

Dubai Airports has partnered with action sports brand XDubai to deliver an incredible one-of-a-kind stunt by Emirati athlete and skydiver Mohammed Baker, as part of the new DXB brand which aims to position the world’s busiest international airport as a major destination for culture, hospitality, and entertainment. Millions of travellers passing through the world’s biggest […]

Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2019 – As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the experience of residents and visitors of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) launched the DSO Community Market, a public event that offers a variety of engaging cultural, educational, sports, fitness, and leisure activities, arts and crafts, games, as well […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019: Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas in collaboration with Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, are hosting a Chinese Food Market to continue celebrating the Chinese New Year. From 7 to 23 February between 4pm and 10pm and on weekends from 12pm to […]

Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2019 – Dubai’s premier beachfront destination Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) by Dubai Retail is gearing up to host the second edition of Street Beats, a 10-day music festival set to feature over 200 performances by 55 artists from over 20 countries. Street Beats is part of the ongoing #WOWJBR campaign, an interactive celebration of the […]

Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2019: Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded full-year 2018 net profit of AED 2.230 billion (US$ 607 million), a growth of 7 per cent over the FY 2017 net profit of AED 2.086 billion (US$ 568 million). Revenue for FY […]

UAE, Dubai, 13 February – Within the context of its participation in the UAE Month of Innovation 2019 under the theme “Innovate For Health”, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) launched its Innovation Strategy 2019-2021 for the healthcare future, In the presence of H.E. Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Hospitals Sector, […]

Dubai, UAE; February 13, 2019: Emaar has opened doors for the public to the highest point in Burj Khalifa at levels 152, 153 and 154, towering at an imposing height of 575 meters, with the unveiling of The Lounge, Burj Khalifa. Billed to become the must-visit destination to relax, unwind and chill away the evening […]

Dubai, UAE: The season-ending US$8million DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, played at Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 21-24, 2019, is to become the richest prize in world golf after the European Tour today announced that the winner will now pocket a cheque for US$3 million, an increase of 125% from the US$1.33 million won by […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 12, 2019: The 6th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners Congress will witness the debut of the DWP ACE Awards in March this year in Dubai. The awards will honor the significant efforts of extraordinary talents of international wedding planners and suppliers who have shown their ultimate commitment towards innovation […]