Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic, led by Rafael Orlando Gómez Del Giudice, Vice Minister of Energy in the Dominican Republic. The visit aimed to introduce DEWA’s key sustainability, and clean and renewable energy projects and initiatives. It also aimed to learn about DEWA’s experiences and practices […]

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, has announced the launch of the latest edition of the ENOC Leadership Development Programme, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and building the capabilities of a new generation of national leaders in the UAE’s energy sector. This move, which is aligned with the UAE Government’s directives […]

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), visited DEWA’s Innovation Centre to review the achievements and future plans in visitor engagement and strategic collaborations as well as professional training programmes. Al Tayer was accompanied by Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at […]

Dubai Islamic Bank has signed a cooperation agreement with the Knowledge Fund Establishment to support the ‘Dubai Schools’ project with a pledge amounting to AED11 million. The move seeks to help realise the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and Dubai Islamic Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, which is focused on supporting various national […]

His Excellency Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), asserted that the Authority is continuously launching more initiatives to speed up tax procedures, as part of the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, which aims to reduce the duration of government services by 50%. H.E. Al Bustani noted that the FTA […]

Thanks to the futuristic vision of the UAE’s wise leadership, the UAE has become one of the biggest countries investing in renewable energy and has made significant achievements in reducing emissions from the energy sector. The Statistical Review of World Energy issued last year by the UK-based Energy Institute revealed that the UAE is one […]

Jumbo Group, the most trusted consumer electronics brand in the UAE, proudly announces a donation of AED 1 million to Dubai Cares, an organization dedicated to improving children’s access to quality education in developing countries. The donation is part of Jumbo Group’s CSR initiatives, launched by the company’s chairperson Vidya Chhabria in 2007, when she […]

In a significant move towards advancing financial education and expertise in technical analysis, the DIFC Academy, the education centre of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association have announced a landmark partnership. The collaboration was […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region has won major recognition at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, securing four major awards. Emirates NBD was awarded ‘Middle East’s Best Bank for SMEs’ and ‘UAE’s Best Bank for SMEs’, for its efforts in empowering the SME segment by creating […]

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, recorded a 120% growth within its marine lubricant business in Greece during the period of 2022 to 2023. Multiple agreements have contributed to this substantial increase over the last couple of years, which is aligned with the Group’s plans to expand its global footprint in leading marine […]

The highly anticipated ‘Future Festival’ commenced at DEC, Expo City Dubai today, kick starting with keynote and sessions on the groundbreaking trends and potentials of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries. The two-day event which is organised by DXBLIVE in partnership with Trend Hunter, a leading trend platform and innovation accelerator, sets the stage for […]

The Emirates Energy Award celebrated the World Environment Day, launched by the United Nations Environment Programme, which falls on June 5 each year to highlight pressing environmental challenges and engage institutions and communities worldwide to preserve natural resources, the environment and biodiversity. This day serves as a global platform for environmental awareness, celebrated by millions […]

In conjunction with World Environment Day 2024, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an awareness campaign and several internal and external competitions and activities. The theme of theis year’s World Environment Day, celebrated annually on 5 June, is ‘GenerationRestoration’. The activities aimed to encourage all society members to contribute to making a positive environmental impact […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the preparations for launching Al Shindagha Museum Hackathon, organised in collaboration with Sxill Lab on 22 and 29 June. This initiative aims to foster innovation among youngsters, enhance their creative thinking, and strengthen the cultural and creative industries. Italigns with the Authority’s aspirations to develop and […]

As another season comes to a close, Dubai Opera commemorates a year of record-breaking attendance and groundbreaking performances. The 2023-2024 season shattered previous attendance records, drawing over 250,000 people, the highest number since the venue’s opening in 2016, confirming Dubai Opera’s status as a leading cultural organisation in the Middle East. Other season highlights include: […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, and rated A (Fitch), A3 (Moody’s) and A (S&P), all with a stable outlook, successfully priced a US$500mn Additional Tier 1 bond offering with a coupon of 7.125 percent per annum on Monday 3rd June 2024. The transaction marked Mashreq’s successful return to the […]

Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s largest international hub, Dubai International (DXB), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SD (Middle East), a subsidiary of Siemens Logistics, to further support Emiratisation efforts across its operations. This strategic partnership aligns with the UAE’s goal of increasing Emiratisation and reinforces Dubai Airports’ commitment to achieving national Emiratisation […]

In the occasion of the World Environment Day 2024, ENOC Group has launched a mangrove planting initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in which a number of ENOC employees participated in the planting of mangroves in the Jebel Ali Reserve in Dubai. The initiative will allow the absorption of 8.84 […]

“The theme of World Environment Day 2024, #GenerationRestoration, aligns with the historic UAE Consensus ratified during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which the UAE hosted at Expo City Dubai in November – December 2023. The UAE Consensus has set the world on the right climate action path to protect humanity, Planet Earth, […]

Brand Finance, the leading international brand valuation consultancy, has revealed that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is recognised to have the strongest commitment to environmental sustainability of any UAE brand. “We are honoured to be recognised as the leading entity in environmental sustainability perceptions in the UAE. The vision and directives of our wise […]

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment on June 8, 2024, as the multi-talented Indian stand-up comedian and chess prodigy, Samay Raina, takes the stage at Emirates Theatre in Jumeirah. Presented by Chaat Bazaar Dubai and produced by Not So Subtle, “Samay Raina Unfiltered” promises to be a night filled with wit, […]

Global Notes, in collaboration with Encore Performing Arts, is proud to announce an extraordinary night of musical excellence featuring Jeonghwan Kim, the acclaimed First Prize Winner of the prestigious 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition. This captivating event will be held at the Dubai Opera Studio, in partnership with the esteemed Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. […]

Emaar Properties has announced a monumental expansion of Dubai Mall, which will include 240 new luxury stores and food and beverage outlets. This project represents an investment of 1.5 billion dirhams, and the contractor is already mobilising on-site. Announcing the impressive enhancement, Mohamed Alabbar stated, “The new Dubai Mall expansion is a great addition to […]

Liv, UAE’s first and largest digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has introduced ‘Game OnDeposit’, a gamified fixed deposit offering through which customers can get enhanced interest rates of up to 10%. To participate, customers must open a Game-On Deposit from […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), with the presence of Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, congratulated Aysha Alremeithi, DEWA’s Youth Council President & Deputy Manager- Innovation Ecosystem at DEWA Innovation Centre, for winning the Future Women Energy Leaders […]

Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), was named one of Fast Company Middle East’s 43 Most Creative People in Business in the Bringing Good Things To More People category, in recognition of her role in transforming the creative and cultural sector in Dubai. The list spotlights creative […]

The Emirate of Dubai continues attracting further sports training camps for international clubs, national teams & prominent stars in various sports Olympic Games. In this regard, the First Brazilian National Volleyball Team organizes an international training camp in Dubai as part its preparations for Paris Olympics 2024 & the Global League in Japan. The Brazilian National Team’s […]

Dubai residents and visitors have a final chance to bag their favourite brands at unbelievable bargains, with the 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) marking its last day tomorrow, 2 June. There’s still time for shoppers to enjoy soaring discounts of up to 90 per cent during the citywide sale and save big at over 500 […]

ENOC Group, the leading integrated global energy player, has been honoured with two awards for sustainability at the Connecting Green Hydrogen MENA 2024 event held at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai. The accolades reaffirm the Group’s role as a leading player in the adoption of sustainable energy solutions in the region. The MENA region’s […]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is set to begin implementing the Midday Break – prohibiting work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas across the UAE – between 12:30 and 3:00 pm, from 15 June until 15 September 2024. The Break, which is being implemented for the 20th consecutive year, is a […]

On Thursday 23rd May, Regional Law Firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, a prominent legal entity headquartered in DIFC, proudly entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Meydan Free Zone, the first law firm to do so. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for both entities, poised to enhance business opportunities and […]

LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort welcomes guests to an AWESOME celebration featuring brick-tastic festivities this Eid Al Adha. Dive into the immersive world of LEGO® bricks at the only LEGO themed resort in the Middle East. Discover multiple indoor attractions and the newly launched, LEGO® Ever-changing Play Box, enjoy splash-tastic fun at LEGOLAND® Water Park Weekends and […]

DP World, a leading provider of global smart end-to-end supply chain logistics today announced the expansion of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC). DP World and the ICC have worked closely together since partnering in June 2023, helping to deliver cricket equipment at the grassroots level and provide smart logistics at pinnacle ICC […]

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with talabat UAE, the region’s leading delivery platform, for various citywide festivals, shopping experiences, and lifestyle events as part of Dubai’s annual Retail Calendar. The three-year partnership commenced with interactive experiences and engaging activations at this year’s edition of Beach Canteen, the anchor […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is offering enriching informational sessions and workshops for all community members through its ‘School of Life’ project. This initiative aims to develop competencies, hone the skills of community members and Dubai Public Library members, encourage reading, and explore the impact of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and game development techniques, […]

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with talabat UAE, the region’s leading delivery platform, for various citywide festivals, shopping experiences, and lifestyle events as part of Dubai’s annual Retail Calendar. The three-year partnership commenced with interactive experiences and engaging activations at this year’s edition of Beach Canteen, the anchor […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has received seven Autism-Friendly Certificates (AFC) for the category of cultural facilities, granted by the Dubai Autism Center. This recognition follows the successful compliance of Hatta Heritage Village and Dubai Public Library branches in Al Mankhool, Al Rashidiya, Al Twar, Hor Al Anz, Umm Suqeim, and Hatta with […]

du, an Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced a partnership with Gracia Group to unveil the agritech platform’, a full-fledged digital ecosystem poised to transform the agricultural sector in the UAE supporting the vision of leaders of the country. The signing ceremony was attended by H.E Dr. Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change […]

Dubai has over 17 significant archaeological sites that represent the rich and long-standing history of the region as well as the emirate’s essence, culture, and heritage. Archaeological surveys done over the years in Dubai have unearthed a wealth of sites including Saruq al-Hadid, Al Sufouh, Jumeirah, Al Ashoush, among others, revealing the emirate’s ancient civilizational […]

The third and biggest edition of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF), which concluded this May, brought together a staggering 4.15 million gamers from across the region, cementing Dubai’s position as a leading hub for gaming. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), a packed calendar of online tournaments throughout the 17-day event […]

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, has harnessed the unified data protection and management solutions of Commvault’s advanced AI-powered platforms to modernise its on-premises and cloud infrastructure and to benefit from improved operational efficiencies, reduced overheads, and business continuity across the Group’s network. In partnership with […]

The Emirates Legends Team for Men & the Golden Girls Team have qualified from the 3 × 3 Basketball Championship (Red Bull Half Court) to the World Championship Finals in New York (Street Ball), following exciting competitions, held in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council (DSC).  Both qualifying teams will represent UAE in the World Championship Finals, to be held […]

Dubai Studio City is continuing to accelerate the growth of localised content production in the region with 358,000 minutes of original content recorded across its interconnected ecosystem in 2023, the vibrant media, entertainment, and broadcasting hub announced on the side-lines of CABSAT 2024 held in Dubai on 21-23 May. Reinforcing its role as the leading […]