Demand for contact lenses has grown by an impressive 4.4% in the UAE in 2018, according to GfK – the leading global market research organisation and official knowledge partner of Dubai Optical Show Vision-X (DOSV-X) organised by DV Global Link, a joint venture between Dubai World Trade Centre and Italian Exhibition Group. Growth in the […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has announced the launch of an attractive offer on Alandalus and Redwood Park, as it prepares to host the 10th DP World Tour Championship (DPWTC) from 15-18 November. The offer is in response to […]

Global trade enabler DP World’s UAE Region is hosting a multidiscipline inter-company sports competition as part of its month-long line up of activities for the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) from 26 October to 24 November. Over 1,000 participants from 44 companies have already registered for the DP World Sports Championship, which includes a variety of […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), participated in SIAL, the leading trade fair for European and global food industry, for the 5th year alongside Sharjah Exports Development Centre of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), displaying the diversity and global competitiveness of the food industry and […]

Ethiopia’s controversial Olympic silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa will make a welcome return to the Middle East when he lines up in the elite field at the 2019 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 25. The 28-year-old had been in exile in the USA since making an anti-government gesture while crossing the finish line and clinching […]

Artists, engineers, academics, designers and computer scientists will come together on Monday 12th November for the first ‘Belief in A.I.’ conference at Dubai Design District. A key element of this year’s Global Grad Show, in partnership with the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the conference will address the complex and challenging subject of Artificial Intelligence; where […]

The Global Gift Gala’s glittering pairing of celebrity and philanthropy will return to Dubai for the sixth time on December 13th, 2018. The black-tie event, to be held at the Grosvenor House, will feature a gala dinner and auction of ‘money-can’t-buy’ items and experiences. Funds raised at Dubai’s premiere charity event will support essential initiatives […]

Known for his alternative R&B sounds and eclectic style, Dev Hynes, better known as Blood Orange, presented by PUMA, officially joins the stellar 2018 Sole DXB music line-up. Blood Orange penetrated the music scene in 2009 and has collaborated with talent such as Solange, A$AP Rocky, Mariah Carey and more. His latest album, Negro Swan, […]

Google once experienced a 20% drop in traffic because of an extra .5 seconds in load time The paradigm has shifted. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear “It is no more about ‘Survival of the Fittest’. It is about ‘Survival of the Fastest’.” Google now has a ‘Mobile First’ policy in place. One […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) applauded the high tax compliance rate and increased tax awareness among businesses in the UAE – and the automotive sector, in particular – reiterating its commitment to empowering businesses to play an active role in driving growth in the national economy, and to ensuring tax regulations do not adversely affect […]

Global Village, the world-leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, has announced a series of entertainment and cultural events and activities as it celebrates its 2018 Festival of Lights in style. A yearly feature, this season the festival will run from Wednesday, 7th November to Saturday, 10th […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, hosted yesterday (Monday November 5, 2018) an event titled, “Empowerment through Education”, in an effort to inform, motivate and inspire its donor and supporter community in the UAE  about the instrumental role of education on societies. The event featured three speakers, which included Her […]

There is huge potential for businesses in Dubai to utilise modern technologies for the greater good and maximise their social impact, according to industry experts speaking at Dubai Dialogue 2018, the largest annual sustainability conference in Dubai. The conference, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business, brought together key public […]

Cadillac has announced that the region’s biggest cultural festival, SOLE DXB, will set the stage for the unveiling of the brand’s very first compact SUV, the all-new XT4. Kicking off Cadillac’s product offensive through to 2020, the new model is aimed at the type of young, upwardly mobile consumers that the three-night, two-day festival attracts […]

Kwang Jae Lee and Shiba Wahid Khan are set to tee it up with the stars of the European Tour at this year’s DP World Tour Championship Rolex Pro-Am after being crowned the male and female winners of the 2018 Luckiest Ball on Earth Series Grand Final. After a total of 21 qualifying events played […]

Emirates celebrated the festive Diwali spirit by bringing together UAE residents with the simple joy of special treats aboard its Mithai truck to mark the start of the festival of lights.  The special Emirates Mithai sweets truck surprised City Walk and Bollywood Parks Dubai visitors, and Emirates Cabin Crew distributed traditional Indian treats. Watch the Emirates Mithai […]

GE (NYSE: GE) today unveiled new findings on how food and beverage manufacturers in the Middle East can achieve major improvements in efficiency, productivity, quality, sustainability, and agility by implementing digital industrial solutions. Released at Gulfood Manufacturing 2018, the white paper is entitled “Digital Transformation: A Bold Future for MENA Food and Beverage Manufacturing.” It […]

Marking the Centennial of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his legacy of giving to humanity, the Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) will allocate the proceeds of six distinctive number plates, representing milestones in the life of Sheikh Zayed, bearing Code  Code (Z), to charitable activities in the forthcoming Year of […]

in5, an enabling platform for students, entrepreneurs and established professionals, and Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC), will showcase a curated selection of its members’ works during Dubai Design Week, the region’s largest creative festival. This exhibition, to be held at in5 Design at Dubai Design District (d3), will run from 12 to 17 November […]

As the weather cools down, get ready to make the most of breezy mornings and chilled evenings at Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah, which has recently expanded its line-up of shops, cafes, restaurants, health facilities and fitness studios. The destination boasts over 400,000 sq ft of retail space, located beneath the 10-building Golden Mile […]

Residents of Al Khawaneej neighborhood, are in for a pleasant surprise soon. Meraas has started the third phase of The Yard that is set to add a host of exciting new indoor and outdoor attractions. With the 200,000 square foot expansion expected to be complete by Q4, 2019, the new lifestyle attractions will complete the […]

Dubai-based Binghatti Developers, one of the leading real estate development companies in the UAE, has announced the completion of Binghatti Crystals in Dubai Silicon Oasis with all finishing, façade, and installation works done. Located just off sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed road, Binghatti Crystals is an iconic 12-floor building that highlights Binghatti Developers’ signature design. The […]

Real Estate values are impacted by a variety of factors such as the location of the property, the quality of construction and finishing, amenities and the overall local community to name a few. Another key factor which has always held a material weighting as a determining factor of real estate values is transport infrastructure. There […]

Emaar Development (DFM: EMAARDEV) is offering investors the last opportunity to invest in a residential apartment in Downtown Dubai, the world’s most visited lifestyle and retail destination, with the launch of Burj Royale. With unobstructed views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, the new Burj Royale apartments bring a vibrant lifestyle choice […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the third edition of its Market Access programme which aims to enhance cooperation and facilitate deals between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies and government entities in Dubai. Startups and SMEs are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions that solve key […]

GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, significantly expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with the start of a new, long-term partnership with Air Transat. Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday airline, operates approximately 140 weekly flights from Toronto during peak season.  Starting from November, GTA dnata provides ground and passenger services to the airline, […]

Justin Rose secured the first title defence of his career to jump up to third in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings and back to the summit of the Official World Golf Ranking after holding his nerve to defeat Haotong Li in a dramatic play-off at the Turkish Airlines Open. The Englishman, who also […]

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 the biggest Diwali celebration in the UAE from the 9th and 10th of November with two mega concerts. Leading Indian musical talent Shankar Ehsan Loy and Neeraj Shridhar will […]

Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018. Austria will be one of the first few countries in the world to be served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft with fully enclosed private suites inspired by Mercedes-Benz. […]

The cooling UAE temperatures won’t be the only reason for residents to smile this November, they have much more to look forward to, as the hit Indian playback-singing duo Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik are heading to Dubai for their upcoming concert. Themed around the music of the 90’s, the dazzling duo will entertain the […]

As the UAE’s hospitality industry continues its rapid growth, it presents highly promising career opportunities for skilled professionals, especially Emirati youth. Hotels are increasingly looking out for local talent across operational and functional areas as part of their commitment to Emiratisation. At the recently concluded NAJAH higher education fair in Abu Dhabi, Emirati job-seekers were […]

Arabian Adventures has signed a partnership agreement with HTMS International, one of the largest general sales agents in Italy. Under the agreement, HTMS will promote and sell the UAE-based destination management company’s premium services in the Italian market. Samir Mehta, General Manager of Arabian Adventures, said: “We are delighted to increase our investment into our […]

Meraas has announced that the spectacular active-lit façade at Dubai Arena is completed, with the elegantly panelled structure now fully installed. Work on external infrastructure and landscaping, including paving and parking spaces, are also under way, while the finishing touches are being made to the first of 46 hospitality suites. With a capacity to accommodate […]

Zero Gravity is thrilled to announce its New Year’s Eve line up for what promises to be an unforgettable beach festival on December 31st. Dance on the sand and at the poolside to an international DJ double-bill featuring Brit Award winners Rudimental and Sigala under a sky filled with fireworks. There’s no better place to […]

Dubai International Art Centre proudly inaugurated the 63rd Members Exhibition, at Gallery 76 in Dubai International Art Centre on Saturday 3rd of November, the exhibition is now open to the public till 13th November 2018, this show celebrates the creativity & talent of its members and artists. This exhibition showcased creations from its members who represent a […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a growth in net profit of 9 per cent during the first nine months (January to September) of the year to AED 1.639 billion (US$ 446 million), compared to the same period in 2017 at AED 1.507 billion […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a-compliant bank in the UAE, today announced a significant partnership with Microsoft that will drive digital transformation within the bank’s operations to engage customers, empower employees, optimise operations and transform products and services. Within its decade-long presence, Noor Bank has grown at a substantial pace, and today provides a broad range […]

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Dipvali, is a festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. City Centre Deira and City Centre Al Shindagha invite residents and tourists to join in the fun, dress up and create great moments with their families during the Diwali […]

Etisalat today announced its strategic partnership with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), part of SENAAT Abu Dhabi, to implement Artificial Intelligence solutions for remote sensing, real time data, autonomous vehicles, and predictive analytics improving response time with all their consumers. NPCC, a leading international EPC contractor, provides engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning services to […]

Farmers Market returns to Bay Avenue, by Dubai Retail, this November bringing a new and exciting season of local and organic goodness with vendors retailing products ranging from home-grown vegetables and fruits to fresh baked goods, preserves and vegan treats. Returning for its 10th season, the Farmers Market offers a chance for consumers to source […]

Cinema Akil, the first arthouse cinema in the GCC, is pleased to announce the official opening of its flagship home in partnership with Alserkal Avenue, the region’s foremost arts and culture community. Cinema Akil has now opened its doors at Warehouse 68 in Alserkal Avenue, presenting a regional and international film programme that includes award-winning […]

The International Institute for Tolerance, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the list of speakers for the World Tolerance Summit (WTS) sessions, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]

More than 400 UAE residents today convened at Al Ittihad Park on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai for the third edition of the Cigna Park Run, the monthly community outreach event aimed at promoting an active lifestyle, in addition to driving home the importance of heart health. Taking place as part of the ongoing Dubai Fitness […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that the real estate brokerage commissions reached AED 842 million in the first nine months of 2018. The brokers contributed to concluding 18,121 transactions in that period. The report issued by the Department of Real Estate Studies and Research at DLD shows that brokers earned AED 429 million from land […]

Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping malls in UAE – Mall of the Emirates, City Centres, My City Centres and Matajer malls in Sharjah – today raised the UAE flag with visitors, demonstrating unified patriotism and national pride on UAE Flag Day. The day, established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President […]

According to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance the traffic safety and provide safe crossings for pedestrians, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will start the construction of three footbridges in different parts of Dubai. One of these […]

The Auto Renewal service launched by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has seen a 34% per cent increase in the number of total renewed licences (115,700) during the first ten months of 2018. The latest BRL report showed that the percentage of auto renewal transactions […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully operational sustainable community, will launch the first edition of ‘Origin’, a market which brings together a community of extraordinary designers, entrepreneurs and artisans; providing a unique creative platform to showcase their ethical, eco-friendly and sustainable handicrafts. These products will be carefully vetted and selected to ensure the […]

Three Emirati fashion labels have wowed judges in the final of a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers and team members, showcasing designs that blend cutting-edge styles with the UAE’s rich heritage. The shortlisted designers – By Laha (Hamda Abbas, Sara Mustafa and Zainab AlShaikh), ARSHYS (Arshia Alam Khan) and Twisted […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, today hoisted the UAE flag as a formal dedication at Emirates Group Headquarters building to mark UAE Flag Day. Over 500 Emirates Group staff gathered to participate in the flag raising ceremony this morning. Commenting on the significance of […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has debuted its Event Plus online platform, a digital asset that provides exhibitors and contractors with a seamless and transparent point of access to DWTC’s universe of products and services. DWTC’s new digital asset is aligned with UAE Vision 2021 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

As winter approaches and nights get longer, wildlife in Dubai desert comes to life earlier every day. Operating ‘Night Safaris’, Arabian Adventures offers customers an exciting opportunity to explore the magical world of the desert after sunset. The ‘Night Safari’ includes an off-road night-time desert drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve – equipped with […]

As part of its 10 Year Celebrations and in a befitting tribute to the UAE Flag Day, The Dubai Mall has commissioned a special artwork that will awe visitors for its sweeping expanse and astounding celebration of national pride. Brought by Art Emaar, a platform for ambitious art initiatives in all their forms, ‘Floating Colours’ […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) have launched the first of its kind Halal Trade and Marketing Centre, in the presence of His Excellency Rustam Noor Ali Minnikhanov, President of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman […]

Experts at dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, have handpicked a bespoke selection of offers for UAE travellers to make the most of the upcoming long weekend in celebration of UAE National Day (2nd December 2018). The curated selection of holiday packages contain return flights to destinations across the world with a three-night stay in […]

From 28th October to 24th November, Atlantis, The Palm will join the Dubai Fitness Challenge to get people from all walks of life to commit to a minimum of 30 consecutive minutes of daily activity for 30 days. Each day the resort welcomes residents to take part in underwater yoga, Padelo Paddle Boat sessions and […]

Three Emirati fashion labels have wowed judges in the final of a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers and team members, showcasing designs that blend cutting-edge styles with the UAE’s rich heritage. The shortlisted designers – By Laha (Hamda Abbas, Sara Mustafa and Zainab AlShaikh), ARSHYS (Arshia Alam Khan) and Twisted […]

Customers travelling on Emirates’ India flights in the coming days are in for a special treat as the award-winning airline celebrates the festival of lights with traditional Diwali delicacies. From November 4 to 10, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and India will enjoy classic Indian sweets and delicacies associated with Diwali. Emirates will […]

Due to popular demand, Live Nation Middle East confirm that French comedy sensation, Gad Elmaleh will perform a second, earlier show at Dubai Opera on December 11th, 2018, as part of The Dream Tour. The decision to add a second performance, which will commence at 7:00pm, comes after news broke that tickets to his previously […]

Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden returns for the seventh season this November 1st with a host of new floral masterpieces, including a reimagined Disney Avenue, Floral Castle, Floating Beds and much more. Earlier this year, Dubai Miracle Garden marked the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, the ‘True Original’, with the unveiling […]