Jimmy Morales, President of Guatemala and His Excellency (HE) Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, president of the World Free Zones Organization, (World FZO) opened up proceedings for the annual Association of Free Trade Zones of the Americas (AZFA) conference held in Antigua, Guatemala. HE Dr. Al Zarooni addressed high level delegations and attendees on the impact […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has unveiled a new ‘Golf Membership’ programme that offers unbeatable benefits for golfing enthusiasts. For the first time, golfers can enjoy reciprocal benefits across three of Dubai’s leading and sought-after golf destinations […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park is the go-to destination this Halloween. The park will transform into a ghoulish experience after dark, with its two zombies scare zones and live SAW Maze. Debuting for the very first time in the UAE and the region, get ready to experience the true-to-film themed maze based […]

Fiesta De Los Muertos, the biggest annual Halloween-themed live music festival, makes its highly anticipated return to the 117 Live Arena for an aural and visual spooktacular on October 26th, with a stellar line-up, including pop phenomenon Nick Jonas, Gente De Zona, Chantel Jeffries, The Mariachis, and Hollaphonic. Not content to rest on the roaring […]

Internationally-acclaimed inspirational speaker Sister Shivani led  around 4,650 attendees to a special evening filled with inspiration and uplifting experiences at the Dubai World Trade Centre’s Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 on Saturday (October 6, 2018) during her public talk on the topic ‘Awakening Harmony & Happiness’. Sister Shivani’s clarity in her thoughts, words and deeply calming […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year’, awarded by Airline Economics magazine. The Aviation 100 awards recognise aviation’s most outstanding performers, as well as the most innovative and successful finance and leasing deals closed in the last 12 months. The awards were held […]

Ever wondered what goes into supporting the operations of the largest international airline in the world? Emirates will begin a series of Instagram Stories today to mark UAE Civil Aviation Day, offering an insider’s look of what goes into the day to day operations of the airline, where passengers are carried to and through Dubai […]

For the first time in the UAE, the works of emerging artist, Lillie Bernie, and established artist, Schoony, are available to buy through the newly launched website www.fortunefavoursart. Founded by British entrepreneur and art connoisseur, Louis Wright, Fortune Favours Art offers the UAE market unprecedented access to some of the world’s best-known contemporary artists and […]

Dubai Golf has signed a long-term management deal with Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination, to manage JGE’s Clubhouse with its leisure facilities, and all dining outlets, along with the two championship Golf courses, Fire and Earth. The new agreement, effective 1st October 2018, means that Dubai Golf now offers five championship […]

Film fans travelling on Emirates can now look forward to even more choice as ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, reaches a new milestone by offering over 1,000 movies – more than any other airline. The films are in addition to TV box sets and music giving customers over 3,500 channels of on demand entertainment. The […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has honoured winners of the 8th Safety Awards. He also honoured RTA’s staffs who have made an outstanding performance in implementing safety standards and practices across RTA, along with the members of the organising committee. […]

Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, hosted a glamorous evening to mark the official launch of the Chinese Film Week in Dubai. Organised with the support of the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, the evening drew the participation of Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Chairman of the Board […]

du, part of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), hosted a unique opportunity for cricket fans in the UAE on September 30: the chance to get up close with their sports heroes from the recently completed Asia Cup. Following a close commercial partnership with ITW Sports, lucky winners to compete to win a once in a […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has won two awards at the Time Out Dubai Kids Awards for 2018 at a glittering awards ceremony held at Rixos Premium Dubai in JBR. MOTIONGATE™ Dubai won in the Best UAE Theme Park category, for offering a truly immersive experience in […]

The Emirates A380 aircraft made a historic touch down at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, as a one-off service to the new terminal. The airline’s flagship double-decker has become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Ghana, demonstrating the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet. The special Emirates A380 […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the launch of the second edition of its ‘IP Gateway’ for filing complaints relating to trademark infringements in a smart application format. The portal-to-app move marks a quantum leap in DED’s intellectual property (IP) related services as receiving […]

‘FBC DXB (Fitness Bootcamp Dubai)’, the most renowned fitness company in Dubai, and which has been in the region for over 4 years now and led by coach Mostafa Mersal, has brought back the fitness challenge that was  launched last year under the name of the ‘Plank Challenge’. The main focus of the challenge is […]

Boasting of 9 unique dining concepts, each offering a distinct cuisine, Dubai International Hotel ensures that no guest desire remains unfulfilled. Continuing in its endeavour to renew its offerings, the popular McGettigan’s Irish Pub at Dubai International Airport, located at Concourse C, between Gates C21 and C23, is up for an upgrade and will be temporarily […]

In another major step towards positioning the UAE and Dubai as a hub for  east-west trade global trade enabler DP World has announced plans to build ‘The Belt and Road’ Dubai Station in partnership with Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Co., Ltd (ZPG). The Belt and Road Station will integrate logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, […]

Cigna, a global health services provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security, today announced that preparations are in full swing to host the second edition of the Cigna Park Run. The fun family event will be held at Dubai’s Zabeel Park on October 6, 2018. Ahead of this year’s […]

New figures have been released showing that DIFC registered Wills cover real estate worth more than ten billion dirhams. The DIFC Wills Service Centre statistics come as Cityscape gets underway, with its focus on encouraging visitors to invest in real estate in Dubai and other emirates. Sean Hird, Director of the Wills Service Centre (WSC), […]

The countdown has begun to the spookiest day of the year, and LEGOLAND® Dubai is dressing up for the occasion! The park is set to celebrate Halloween from 16-31 October with a host of fun celebrations for kids and families, the return of Cobweb Castle to KINGDOMS, and in true Halloween spirit – plenty of […]

GITEX Shopper 2018, the region’s favourite and longest-running consumer electronic bonanza, officially opens at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today (Tuesday 2nd October), with a host of new or revamped features set to lure in more than 100,000 gadget-seekers and consumer technology visitors over five days. Running in Za-abeel Halls 4-6 until Saturday 6 October, […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced the signing of several deals between three UAE-based companies, namely Emirates NBD, Nikai Group, and Sanofi, and startups that were selected as winners of the Market Access programme’s second cycle. A total of 4 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were unveiled during a […]

Get ready for edutaining outings as Reel Junior and Dig It at Springs Souk have introduced special offers for accessing KidZania® Dubai at special discounted prices. Watch a movie at Reel Junior, The Springs Souk, show your movie receipt or online booking confirmation and enjoy a 50% discount on the KidZania® Economy Child Pass. Consumers […]

The European Ryder Cup Team sealed their sixth straight win on home soil with a resounding 17.5 – 10.5 triumph over Team USA and golf lovers in Dubai are set to see all 12 members of the European Team, along with the iconic Ryder Cup trophy, when the European Tour’s  season-ending DP World Tour Championship, […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has renewed its commitment towards global education efforts by announcing new strategic partnerships on the sidelines of the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York. Among these key announcements was Dubai Cares’ endorsement of the UNICEF Generation Unlimited initiative – a new global partnership […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, and UPS® (NYSE: UPS), global logistics provider, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a series of workshops and trainings as part of SheTrades MENA, managed by Dubai Exports. The shared aim of the SheTrades MENA joint initiative is […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has completed its busiest summer ever, marking outstanding growth all across its global operations. Providing quality and reliable ground handling, flight catering and travel services, the dnata team ensured a smooth travel experience for millions of customers in 85 countries. Gary Chapman, President of dnata, said: “Forecasts […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new service whereby motorists can pay parking fees of multi-story parking terminals in Dubai using their nol cards. The step aims to streamline the use of these parking facilities that are witnessing an ever-rising demand. “This initiative is part of RTA’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Meraas will offer visitors to Cityscape Global 2018, set to run from 2 to 4 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, a preview of its beachfront master development Port de La Mer. The Meraas showcase at Stand S2F10 will include an experiential environment enabling visitors to visualise the smells, sights and sounds at the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that Dubai’s real estate market is consistently sustainable, attracting about 9,500 new investors from 1st January – 31st August 2018 with total value of investments worth more than AED 19 billion. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, commented: “Dubai’s real estate market acquired a sustainable reputation due […]

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai’s premier waterfront destination, has added three new indoor experiential venues to its rich variety of offerings. TEPfactor Dubai, 3D Blacklight Minigolf and Countdown Challenge – each providing a uniquely themed experience – have opened their doors at the JBR Bahar plaza level. TEPfactor Dubai is a brand-new adventure experience housing […]

Opening on the auspicious occasion of Chinese National Day, October 1, the seven-day exhibition can be viewed at the ‘Art from the Heart’ gallery located in the mall’s Luxury Wing on Level 1. Visitors can experience a variety of activities throughout Chinese Golden Week, including traditional performances, folk dances, open painting classes, tea art shows […]

An ex-goalkeeper for Real Madrid, a heartthrob, an incredible singer, a family man, and above all, an inspiring soul, Julio Iglesias is a man that instantly leaves a lasting impression. Pulse 95, the first English radio station in Sharjah under Sharjah Media Corporation, in an exclusive interview with him ventured to understand what makes this […]

Retail Pioneer ‘Union Coop’ organized a unique ‘meet n’ greet’ tour for their consumers in their ‘Etihad Mall’ and ‘Al Barsha’ Mall, Dubai respectively. Veteran cricket legends ‘Mr. Wasim Akram’ and ‘Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin’ welcomed their fans during the visit and attended a press conference, wherein they answered press and audience questions. Speaking about the […]

Day two of The 2018 Ryder Cup, of which Emirates is an Official Partner through its sponsorship agreement with the European Tour, got underway today at Le Golf National in Paris, with Team Europe leading Team US 5-3. The Ryder Cup takes place every two years when the world’s top golfers from Europe and the United States, […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that the construction of its Mirdif Hills project, being developed by its subsidiary Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), is almost halfway complete with 50% of the construction work concluding on schedule. Construction on the project is […]

Emaar Entertainment, the pioneer of innovative entertainment, leisure and retail concepts, and a business of global developer Emaar Properties, is redefining the luxury cinema experience with its Reel Cinemas in Dubai. Reel Cinemas has brought never-before-seen experiences to the world by elevating its cinemas to the next level of operational excellence, technology innovation, luxurious amenities and […]

The Rail Agency at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a service for providing immediate aid to the rescue of emergency cardiac cases at metro stations any moment. The service is a portable kit that includes an Automated External Defibrillator. The device is easy to use by station masters and does not […]

Emirates, an Official Partner of The 2018 Ryder Cup, will be in the thick of the action this weekend when the world’s top golfers from Europe and the United States, two of the six continents the airline serves, compete for the most coveted golf trophy in men’s team tournament play. The Ryder Cup matches take […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its travel and lifestyle partnerships to continue offering exclusive benefits and greater convenience for its customers. The latest initiatives with global leading ride-sharing app, Uber and local premium retail developer, Emaar Malls, showcases the airline’s commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable customer journey. Emirates’ partnership with […]

Emirates is offering Kuwaiti travelers special fares to The Lion City, Singapore.Travellers in Kuwait can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 7th October 2018 for travel between 1st October and 31st March 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from KWD 201 and Business Class passengers can […]

Award-winning British artist Es Devlin OBE is set to design the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Pavilion will be the centrepiece of the UK’s presence at the Expo – highlighting UK expertise in artificial intelligence and the space sector. The UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be produced by the London and […]

CEO of Novo Cinemas, Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, has been crowned ‘Female CEO of the Year’ at a prestigious industry awards for her outstanding contribution to the regional film industry. The honour from the CEO Middle East Awards, which took place in Dubai yesterday evening, recognises Stanford-Kristiansen’s quest for innovation in business as well as delivery of […]

Burj Khalifa will support the UN Women’s global movement ‘HeForShe’, which aims to encourage men to support the campaign for gender equality. Burj Khalifa will be joining several major landmarks in turning off half of its lights on the night of 25th September in support of the campaign, expressing solidarity with women, while providing a […]

The Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) HE Mattar Al Tayer has inaugurated ‘Love for Zayed’ mobile gallery, in celebration of Year of Zayed. RTA is staging the first segment of the mobile gallery for a week at Dubai Mall in collaboration with the National Archives […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted an informative seminar examining the role of CSR in driving business growth which provided a platform for Dubai-based SMEs to share knowledge, insights and best practices. Organised by Dubai Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business, the seminar featured presentations from successful SMEs in the emirate that highlighted […]

Emirates clinched its second consecutive award for Best Entertainment at the 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards held during the APEX EXPO in Boston, USA on Monday. The airline was also given a Five-Star Global Airline Official Airline Rating, the highest rating in the first airline rating program based solely on verified and certified passenger feedback. […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced its readiness to provide innovative solutions to the construction sector through diverse activities provided by its 18 subsidiaries working in the sector. Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal, General Manager of Dubai Investments, said: “Over the past years, […]

Want to visit Singapore? Emirates is giving UAE travellers 10 reasons to book flights now and discover why the city featured in hit movie Crazy Rich Asianslives up to its hype. From its spectacular architecture, natural beauty, efficient urban sprawl, and mesmerizing culinary arts – Singapore is a must see destination. Starting today until 7th October […]

Sixteen students from GEMS Education high schools have enrolled for their degree programs at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), as part of the ongoing UniConnect program under which the University offer scholarships worth AED 10 million to GEMS Education graduates. Sheldon D’Souza from GEMS Our Indian School – Al Quoz, who is studying Marketing, says he […]

Emaar Properties, the global developer of icons including Burj Khalifa, is celebrating the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival on September 24, and the ‘Golden Week’ observed during the first week of October by offering Chinese investors a never-before value proposition with a ‘Golden Month Offer’ until October 24, 2018. Chinese buyers of most Emaar residential properties in […]

SWIFT is holding its Middle East Regional Conference (MERC) in Dubai today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The two-day […]

Emirates continues to push boundaries with their award-winning ice entertainment system, with the launch of two new ice TV channels dedicated to promoting the wide range of activities in Dubai and the UAE. The channels will be on ice in December. The innovative solution will help Dubai and UAE businesses promote themselves to the over 5 million customers who fly on […]

HSBC UAE announced the opening of its purpose-built new Headquarters at 8A, Downtown Dubai – adjacent to Emaar Square. The 20-floor free-hold tower, owned by HSBC, reflects the Bank’s ambitions in the UAE. The state-of-the-art high-rise is built using HSBC’s Global OpenWork Framework, which has delivered a more flexible way of working to more than […]

Taking a traditional and patriotic turn to celebrate the 88th Saudi National Day, Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, showcased the classic Emirati Al Ayala victory dance through roaming performances much to the delight of visitors. The ‘stick dance’, featuring two rows of men standing face-to-face, chanting traditional Bedouin tunes and waving their sticks […]

KidZania® Dubai is offering an additional three months free on their incredible annual pass. Parents and kids can now enjoy 15 months of unlimited edutainment for the price of 12 months on KidZania® Dubai Annual Passes. Head down to KidZania® Dubai to purchase the great value annual passeZ and take advantage of year-long plus an […]

Dubai, UAE, September 19, 2018:  Dubai Outlet Mall has extended its value shopping proposition with a host of new and varied retailers joining the wealth of brand names that the shopping destination boasts. The majority of new additions represent the fashion sector, with a couple from the homewares category and a new F&B outlet The […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, hosted a gala concert to mark the 88th Saudi National Day, treating visitors to spectacular performances by celebrated artists Dalia Mubrak and Shamma Hamdan. The two-hour musical extravaganza had the crowds sing along to some of the singers’ most popular tunes including “Qalbat Al Tawela” by […]