Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2019– Every year, millions of roses are gifted worldwide on Valentine’s Day resulting in a spike in demand for flowers in early February. To meet this requirement, major flower producing nations around the world including Kenya and Ecuador harvest and air-freight additional quantities of roses to important global centres of flower […]

Dubai, UAE: A total of 15 new member companies joined the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network in 2018, while 18 new task forces established under the Network tackled key sustainability challenges faced by various industries in Dubai. These achievements were highlighted during a special ceremony recently held at Dubai Chamber’s premises where members of the Dubai […]

Dubai, UAE February 11, 2019: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and I.AM+ have announced that the AI-powered Omega platform will be rolled out for the first time in English and Arabic through Majid Al Futtaim’s Carrefour and VOX Cinemas brands in […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 2,046 new licenses during January 2019, a growth of 20% compared to January 2018 (1,703). Among the new licenses issued, 64.5% were commercial, 33.7% professional, 1.2% related to tourism and 0.6% industry. The ‘Business Map’ digital platform of DED, […]

A new report compiled by Boston Global Consulting Group (BCG), titled ‘Towards A Broader View of National Performance’, prepared in collaboration with the 2019 World Government Summit, shines light on the need to go beyond the widely-used Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metric as a sole indicator of societal well-being and economic performance. Highlighting the need […]

Dubai, UAE: David Law made significant strides in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after carding a sensational finish to overtake long-time leader Wade Ormsby and seal a maiden title in his rookie season at the ISPS Handa Vic Open. The 2018 Challenge Tour graduate was three shots back as he stood on the 16th […]

Kigali, Rwanda: Startups from the UAE and Africa will participate in the first-ever Chamberthon event that will be organised and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Africa Tech Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 13th-15th. Details about the Chamberthon and mentorship programme were revealed during a kick-off meeting held at Dubai […]

February 10, 2019 Dubai: South Energy, the energy solution’s arm of Dubai South, announced that it recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SP Group as part of its efforts to boost its district cooling capabilities by exploring key opportunities with the Singapore-based company. The agreement seeks to explore key opportunities through joint venture […]

10 February 2019 Dubai: Following a successful first term for the University of South Wales (USW) Dubai, the University is offering the first in a series of guest lectures and events at its Dubai South campus in 2019, to take place from 10am to 12pm on Sunday 17th February. The lecture and discussion around ‘Engineering […]

Mall of the Emirates has revealed that 39 lucky shoppers walked away with more than AED1.4 million worth of prizes during this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). To celebrate this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival, Mall of the Emirates made it 15 times more rewarding to shop. Shoppers who spent AED 650 were given the chance […]

Dubai, UAE: Women are playing a vital role in shaping the UAE’s future, making the country a shining example of women empowerment, according to Dr Raja Al Gurg, Managing Director of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group and President of the Dubai Business Women Council. Dr Al Gurg’s comments came during a felicitation event for her […]

Dubai, UAE: A high-level delegation from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently visited Shanghai and Shenzhen and where they met with public and private sector stakeholders and discussed prospects for expanding Dubai-China economic cooperation in several areas of mutual interest such as innovation, smart city solutions, technology, manufacturing and tourism. The delegation was led […]

For Families harbouring a sense of adventure, Address Dubai Mall has partnered with VR Park Theme Park and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to dole out a special package that offers complimentary access to Dubai’s two leading world-class family entertainment destinations. Book your next family getaway at the premium city shopping retreat, Address Dubai Mall, […]

Dubai, 7 February 2019: Looking to surprise your loved one with an unforgettable experience on 14 February? Riverland™ Dubai, the charming dining and entertainment locale at Dubai Parks and Resorts offers couples the chance to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with an enchanting gondola ride, followed by a dinner under the stars […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, rang the market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing of a US$750 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk was 4.9 times oversubscribed with a profit rate of 6.25 per cent per annum, with nearly 40% of investor interest coming from outside the Middle East. As a perpetual non-call 6-year Sukuk, […]

Meraas concluded its Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) celebrations over the 31 January – 02 February weekend, and announced the final 50 winners of its DSF ‘Spend and Win’ promotion. Over the course of the six-week retail festival, 200 winners took home Meraas Gift Cards with a cumulative value of AED1 million. Upon spending AED200, visitors […]

The four-day long celebrations for the Chinese New Year are off to a glorious start with kids and adults enjoying its various activities and events at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. The Chinese New Year began Tuesday, 5th February, and Global […]

Emirates is celebrating the season of love with its customers on board and in its lounges this Valentine’s Day. As part of its commitment to create seasonal menus and unique experiences for celebrations worldwide, Emirates has refreshed its Valentine’s Day offering to create a memorable travel experience for its customers. The celebrations kicks off in […]

Najahi Events, the Middle East’s edutainment leader, in partnership with Success Resources, the largest International Event Organiser for Tony Robbins, is bringing the world-renowned Number 1 life and business strategist to Dubai, where he will present his live energetic event on September 3rd. Pre-register for this highly anticipated show now via www.tonyrobbinsdxb.com to receive the […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5th February 2019 – Anyone that’s on social media has probably noticed a spreading trend of people posting their then-and-now profile pictures. Well, as the rest of the world delighted in or rolled their eyes at the #10YearChallenge, Barasti wanted to play too. Never one to miss out on a trend, Barasti […]

Dubai, UAE (January 27, 2019): Ivor Novello-winning singer-songwriter, Tom Odell will perform in UAE for the very first time when he brings his Jubilee Road Tour to The Rotunda at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai. The critically acclaimed English indie sensation will let his unique brand of vibrant piano-driven rhythms and majestic melodies loose on fans […]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates,  5th February 2019 – With the world in an ever-increasing state of flux, it can be hard to second guess what impact new developments will have on our lives. Should we be excited by the tantalising possibilities of what lies ahead, or fearful of the transformation brought about by artificial intelligence? […]

The Chinese Lantern Festive Market on 16th February at Palazzo Versace Dubai, will prove a wonderful opportunity to get outside and take advantage of the glorious winter weather to enjoy an injection of culture, great food and lots to do, in this stunning property located on Dubai Creek. Beside an array of traditional Chinese delicacies […]

Emirates Post has issued a commemorative stamp to mark The Human Fraternity Meeting held in the capital, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in the presence of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Head of the […]

Looking for an out-of-the-box Valentine’s experience this year? Make the day extra special by treating your loved one to a fun evening at Last Exit – a first-of its-kind food truck park concept by Meraas, open at four locations across Dubai. You can spend the perfect evening playing your favourite carnival games to win adorable […]

In line with its strategy to enhance the quality of various services in Dubai’s maritime sector and ensure customers’ happiness through collaboration with the private sector, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) organized an extensive workshop for private companies in the yacht industry. The workshop is the first of a series following the recent launch […]

A major contract to complete 29,000 sqm of public spaces at Expo 2020 Dubai – worth AED 169 million – has been awarded to a UAE-based contractor, reinforcing the World Expo’s commitment to support Emirati companies and create a long-term positive impact on the country’s economy. Arabtec Construction has secured the contract, which includes a […]

KidZania® Dubai, the premium edutainment attraction managed by Emaar Entertainment LLC, has launched a new and innovative attraction bringing young ones closer than ever to space science. The newest addition to the family, KidZania® Space Centre helps kids understand and learn about planets and stars in a fun yet educational way. With every feature replicating […]

Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, hosted the Hala China Grand Parade along Al Mustaqbal Street at City Walk, Meraas’ design-inspired open-air destination. Distinguished guests at the event included His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Her Excellency Tan Li, Acting Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China […]

The world’s most spectacular musical, The Phantom of the Opera, celebrated tickets going on-sale for its Middle Eastern debut by lighting up the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. For just 120 seconds, fans got a taste of what is to come on 16th October 2019 with a bespoke audio-visual show that illuminated the Dubai […]

Emirates and China Southern Airlines (IATA code: CZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for passengers travelling between China and the Middle East and Africa. The partnership with the Guangzhou-based carrier also allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy seamless connectivity […]

Two teams of Expo site workers were joined by international cricket stars Misbah-ul-Haq and Virender Sehwag for the Expo 2020 Dubai Cricket Tournament Final 2018/19. For the past three months, 32 teams of Expo site workers have been competing in cricket matches for the chance to take home the winners trophy. Al-Futtaim Carillion defeated Laing […]

Dubai Airports has announced a range of activities involving food, music, dedicated services and special amenities across the airport in celebration of the Chinese New Year. It’s all part of a comprehensive “China Ready” strategy designed to boost traffic between Dubai and the 13 destinations in China served by DXB. Apart from celebrating Chinese culture […]

A 2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost has been added to the aircraft transfer fleet at Dubai International’s (DXB) Al Majlis VIP Service at Terminal 3. The car was delivered by AGMC, the authorised dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The Al Majlis VIP service offers guests connecting to commercial or private […]

On Thursday 31st January, the world’s most popular musical, The Phantom of the Opera, will light up the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, for one night only. Jointly presented by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera, at 7.50pm a bespoke audio-visual show will illuminate the Dubai monument in celebration of the Middle East debut […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s stunning new waterfront dining and entertainment destination, is celebrating Chinese New Year with majestic Dragon Boat races, traditional music and dance, and lively performances on 1 and 2 February. Get ready to be transported to the streets of China at The Pointe, where you can feast on delicious Chinese […]

LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, will put the light in ‘delightful’ this February, as it sets the stage to usher in the Lunar New Year with a number of festive activities for the entire family to enjoy. From 5 – 16 February 2019, […]

Foster + Partners, in association with Dubai Design District (d3), is presenting its first exhibition in the UAE, entitled ‘The Art of Sustainable Architecture’, investigating the work of the practice through the lens of sustainability. Located in Building 6 Atrium between 31 January – 28 February 2019 at Dubai Design District. Focussing on the importance […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai launched three quality initiatives today aimed to accelerate future-readiness of the economy and enhance private sector participation in developing a competitive policy framework for achieving sustainable business growth along the sidelines of the third ‘Engage DXB Forum 2019.’ The Forum, held under the theme ‘Engage, Foresight, Collaborate,’ […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is celebrating Chinese New Year with an exciting Shop & Win promotion that will see one lucky winner drive home in a brand new Haval H6 top-of-range sports utility vehicle (SUV). Customers can enter the draw by spending AED200 or more at any outlet at Ibn Battuta Mall from 3 to 20 […]

From February 1st-10th, visitors to The Dubai Mall can explore China’s traditions and culture through various art forms as Chinese New Year celebrations come to life. Under the theme China Art, the mall will offer an exciting programme of authentic activities showcasing art, music and dance through arts & crafts workshops, traditional Chinese games and […]

Dubai-based flydubai today has announced the start of flights to Tashkent (TAS) the capital of Uzbekistan. The five times weekly service between Dubai and Tashkent will start from 11 March 2019 and will become a daily operation from 31 May 2019. flydubai has been flying to Central Asia since November 2010 with the launch of […]

Bryson DeChambeau’s record-breaking triumph at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic saw the American emphatically enter the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings in fourth place after receiving 710 points for his resounding win. The 25 year old, who has won four of his last nine events, cruised to victory at Emirates Golf Club with a […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that the UAE and Dubai’s experiments present a model for development and offer an incubator […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s newest dining, entertainment and leisure destination, is hosting an exciting line-up of free-to-attend weekend sports and fitness activities between now and 9 February 2019. Carnival games, yoga, Zumba, Kangoo Jumps, CrossFit, Pound workouts, boxing, performances by Parkour DXB and more are on offer at The Pointe, which is aiming […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, today celebrated the opening of its new Emirates Skywards Centre in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The centre was inaugurated by Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Senior Vice President, Emirates Skywards and Nick Moore, Senior Vice President, Passenger Services, Emirates. The Emirates Skywards Centre […]

Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles-based live content creators, FiveCurrents, to deliver new entertainment events in the UAE, through DXB Live, the experiential arm of DWTC. The MoU was signed at DWTC by Khalid Al Hammadi, VP – Live Events & Experience, DWTC, and Scott Givens, President […]

If your busy schedule stops you fulfilling your shopping needs during daytime, Mall of the Emirates’ ‘Shop the Night Away’ might be the perfect solution. Discover the ultimate DSF shopping experience with Shop the Night Away at Mall of the Emirates on January 23. From 6pm until midnight, visitors will be able to pick up […]

The Region’s First Sports Performance Training & Fitness Centre Led By US Olympic Champion What is MJP Dubai? Located at Mina Rashid, the region’s first sports performance training and fitness center, Michael Johnson Performance (MJP) Dubai, has officially opened its state-of-the-art venue to all athletes and fitness enthusiasts. What is being offered? The 48,438 square […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, continues to celebrate the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with its signature event – Streets Meet the City. City Walk brings you the best urban vibes this DSF with street culture, art, live entertainment and an artisan market. You can drum up some fun beats, get […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is celebrating the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival with musical entertainment and attractive prizes. Over the next two weekends – 24 to 26 January and 31 January to 2 February, visitors to Boxpark can enjoy entertainment that includes a trio of musicians – a singer, a saxophonist and a […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure conglomerate across the Middle East, Africa and Asia today announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos, its partnership with Los Angeles-based technology company, I.AM+. Founded by innovator and global music artist, will.i.am, I.AM+ will offer Majid Al Futtaim its Omega platform, an AI-powered […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, in partnership with Meraas, held the opening ceremony to mark the Dubai debut of international art exhibition titled ‘Streets of the World.’ Known as the world’s largest photo exhibition, Streets of the World will run from 21st January […]

Emaar has made significant progress in the construction of five new retail link bridges that will further strengthen road connectivity to The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination. Scheduled to open in February, the retail link bridges connect the mall with Doha Road/Financial Centre Road. The new bridges are part of The […]

Etisalat today received ‘ The Most Valuable Portfolio Brand’ in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by Brand Finance as a recognition for the company’s impressive portfolio of brands becoming the first Middle East group to break the $10 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value. Etisalat boasts of a portfolio of brands such […]

Following the successful opening of the 24th edition of Carpet Oasis on 20 January (Sunday) at City Walk, Meraas and the organising committee of Carpet Oasis at Dubai Customs have signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement. As per the agreement, Meraas will host the next three editions of Dubai’s most awaited and spectacular annual carpet festival, […]

Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. Customers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximise their onboard experience by using the Emirates app to browse the expansive entertainment catalogue at any time. ice, […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) organised a ceremony to honour real estate brokers operating in Dubai for their outstanding performance during 2018, according to a number of select categories. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA; the event organizer; […]

To celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th February 2019, Roxy Cinemas are giving film-fans the chance to spoil their loved ones with an exclusive screening of all-time-favourite romantic classic, Notting Hill – available on the 13th and 14th February in Roxy Platinum Plus at City Walk, The Beach and Box Park. For those in search of a new […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, continues to celebrate the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with its signature event – Streets Meet the City. City Walk brings you the best urban vibes this DSF with street culture, art, live entertainment and an artisan market. You can drum up some fun beats, get […]