Emirates NBD holds its 17th General Assembly Meeting Approves doubling of dividend to 120 fils per share to commemorate Group’s 60th Anniversary Government of Dubai Media Office – 21 February 2024: Emirates NBD (DFM: EmiratesNBD), a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, held its 17th General Assembly Meeting on […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed that Dubai continues to enhance its position as a leading global hub for trade and logistics services ably guided by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin, COO, Ramesh Cidambi, Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing and Michael Schmidt, SVP – Retail conducted the draw for Millennium Millionaire Series 450 and 451 An Indian national and Japanese national, who are both first time ticket buyers, had their names added Ito the ever […]

Feastival is back with a bark! Get ready to unleash the furry fun with the Spring edition of Feastival, a day-long tail-wagging extravaganza at Al Habtoor Polo Resort on Saturday 9th March, from 11am until 9pm. Set to be the ulti-mutt day out, Feastival has an action-packed schedule and something to keep you and your […]

Union Coop has unveiled its Ramadan 2024 promotions, offering discounts of up to 75% on thousands of products. With a commitment to community well-being and economic stability, Union Coop has reduced prices on over 4000 food, non-food, and essential consumer items during the holy month. Union Coop made this announcement during a press conference held […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, which is currently working on the formation of its branch in Oman, has announced the appointment of Alsalt Mohammed Al Kharusi as the Country Head of Oman. In his new role, Al Kharusi will be responsible for leading Mashreq Bank’s strategy and operations in […]

Experience the ultimate shopping extravaganza at Global Village,the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. The park offers the ultimate shopping experience of a lifetime with unique treasures from around the world available at its 27 pavilions, allowing guests to travel the globe and gather the best of over […]

Meta Shapers is a global community of impact entrepreneurs, industry specialists, and thought leaders in the Web3 and AI domain. The Meta Shapers Annual Summit will be held online over 2 days and will include presentations, interactive workshops, fireside chats, panel discussions, breakout rooms, and fun events in the Metaverse. According to Sharad Agarwal, the […]

Emirates Flight Catering, one of the world’s largest catering operations, has fully acquired Emirates Bustanica, formerly called Emirates Crop One, and its consumer brand Bustanica, the world’s largest indoor vertical farm. This strategic move establishes Emirates Bustanica as a fully UAE-owned company, helping sustain the country’s vision of enhancing food and water security and its agricultural capabilities. The acquisition empowers […]

DP World today celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Agri Terminals facility at Jebel Ali Port, marking the start of a transformative journey to bolster ood security in the UAE. Alongside Adroit Overseas Canada and Al Amir Foods, DP World will invest a total of AED 550 million ($150 million) to build the state-of-the-art Agri […]

The inaugural UNTOLD Dubai festival, a globally recognised brand born in Romania, Europe has just etched its mark on the international festival landscape, attracting over 185,000 music enthusiasts from around the world with 45,000 attending the final day. Over four days and four nights, UNTOLD Dubai transformed Expo City Dubai into a sprawling musical utopia, […]

UAE is set to host Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) season 10 opening weekend matches on Friday, February 23rd, Saturday, February 24th, and Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In an exciting revelation, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be attending the opening match ceremony of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Season 10, adding unparalleled glamour and star power […]

Dubai International (DXB) has concluded a record-breaking year of achievements and extraordinary growth by welcoming 87 million guests in annual traffic in 2023, surpassing not only Dubai Airports’ own yearly forecast but also pre-pandemic levels of traffic. This remarkable performance marks the successful and ahead-of-time completion of DXB’s recovery journey, further solidifying its position as […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced that the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF 2024)will be held from 19 April to 5 May, featuring an array […]

Kia Corporation proudly announces its partnership of the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup2024TM, solidifying its longstanding partnership with FIFA. The event will take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 15 to February 25, at Dubai Design District (D3). As a leading mobility solutions provider, Kia is committed to aligning with the […]

Union Coop in Dubai reports a significant milestone: 913,306 members are now part of the ‘Tamayaz’ loyalty program. These cardholders, comprising 87% of total sales, reflect the program’s success and its contribution to sustainability by reducing paper usage. Tamayaz offers two types of cards—Gold for shareholders and Silver for non-shareholders. Gold cardholders number 33,937, while […]

Brace yourselves, adrenaline junkies and fitness enthusiasts, as SLS Dubai welcomes back the triumphant return of boutique boxing studio Lucky Punch. Get ready to lace up your gloves, break a sweat, and box your way into the heart of Dubai’s iconic skyline. Now set on Ciel Spa’s pristine terrace on the 69th floor, the workout […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, today laid the foundation stone for Bharat Mart, a market and trading platform for Indian businesses in Dubai, during a ceremony held at the World Governments […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, hours after signing a series of deals with the UAE, including port infrastructure development, linking digital payment platforms, along with an intergovernmental framework agreement on the India-Middle East Economic Corridor. The corridor, which was first announced on the sidelines of the G20 […]

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE and the second-largest Islamic bank in the world has launched “SHAMS” Credit Card in partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. The SHAMS Visa credit card is tailored for the diverse needs of every segment, including the affluent and emerging affluent. The card goes […]

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, announced today the launch of its new loan product, NEO Credit, specifically designed for salaried individuals. This innovative service offers small sized loans for financial needs up to AED 35,000, enabling customers to access funds instantly once the account is activated, without the need for salary […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with the Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouli, as part of the ongoing World Governments Summit 2024, which was inaugurated in Dubai today under the theme ‘Shaping […]

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, launched the Buna Payment System for the Arab Regional Payments Clearing and Settlement Organization. The launch took place at the World Governments Summit 2024, in the presence of Their […]

Initial phase open to Dubai-founded SMEs in F&B; FMCG; retail, including parts and machinery distribution; e-commerce; services; and manufacturing sectors First phase to facilitate up to AED15 million in funding to SMEs with Emirates NBD’s support Initiative aims to accelerate the global expansion of high-potential SMEs, supporting the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 […]

The Seventh Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) Ministerial Consultation ended on Sunday, 11 February, with a Closing Statement that outlines a set of principles and priorities for the next edition of the Dialogue. The announcement followed two days of meetings that the UAE hosted as part of the World Government Summit 2024, bringing together ministers of […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Arab Youth Ministers taking part in the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders, held on Day 0 of the World Governments Summit 2024. The three-day summit kicks off tomorrow under the theme ‘Shaping Future […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and  Ruler of Dubai, together with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board […]

In a significant initiative that reinforces its leadership in safety infrastructure and innovation, Dubai Civil Defense has launched the world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The initiative reflects Dubai’s strategy to constantly enhance its fire and rescue services and raise environmental sustainability. Engineered to provide high efficiency in safeguarding marine activities as well as […]

The vaping industry had experienced significant growth over the preceding decade. The exact size of the vaping business can vary depending on factors such as region, regulation, and market trends. However, globally, it was estimated to be a multibillion-dollar industry. In recent years, the vaping market has expanded rapidly, driven by factors such as the […]

Middle East’s favourite value-fashion and homeware brand REDTAG begins its Ramadan specials on a high note with festival-themed dinnerware and deluxe furnishings, along with exclusive offers to welcome shoppers to a season of prayer, celebrations, and reflection REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading fashion and homeware brand, known for its superior quality, value-based pricing, and styles […]

du achieves 5G-Advanced milestone with the deployment of Three Carrier Aggregation in TDD Massive MIMO base station, empowering users with an unmatched network experience and a peak data rate surpassing 5Gbps. Dubai, UAE, February 7, 2024: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), has achieved a new milestone in its pursuit of 5G-Advanced technology. The […]

Dubai Duty Free COO, Ramesh Cidambi, Joint COO Salah Tahlak, Sinead El Sibai, SVP – Marketing, Mona Al Ali, SVP – HR and Sharon Beecham, SVP – Purchasing along with Vice Consul Generals Mr. Liu Zhengjie and Ms. Wang Yi, Mr. He Chao, Director of Consular Section and Mr. Liang Jing, Director of Consular Dubai […]

Internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter, James Blunt, makes a most welcome return to Dubai as he takes centre stage for what promises to be a night to remember on Friday, 24th May 2024 at Coca-Cola Arena for as part of his ‘Who We Used To Be’ tour. “I cannot find the words to say how excited I am […]

Campaign open to Emiratis, Expatriates and, Business Entities – until 31 May 2024 Dubai, 6 February 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, is offering customers the chance to win prizes of more than AED 9 million when they grow their account balances with the bank. […]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and its partners in the ‘Professional and Practical Training Programme’ for Emirati students have surpassed the target set for the programme’s pilot phase in 2023 by providing more than 3,400 training opportunities for Emirati students. Over 500 entities provided training opportunities, a result that led to exceeding […]

Dubai, UAE, 5 February 2024: The Group Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has released his global investment outlook for 2024 themed “The Year of Answers”. The 2024 outlook was announced by Maurice Gravier, Group Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD Group […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA received a total of 742,035 tenancy contract data in 2023, compared to 648,065 contracts in 2022, an increase of about 14.5%. This data included new and renewed Ejari contracts from all customer categories. DEWA’s systems are electronically integrated with the Ejari […]

Cyber Gear and Bellamy Alden Institute for AI-Enablement have partnered to create an AI Workshop for executives who wish to learn the power of ChatGPT and GPT-4 to boost the productivity of their operations. The workshop will be held on 5 March from 9 am to 1 pm at Villa Rotana Hotel in Dubai. According […]

Turner & Townsend, a leading global professional services company in the construction industry, has released its inaugural Middle East Digital Market Intelligence Report1, surveying key decision makers working on Middle East construction projects, with 63 percent of respondents stating their organisation has an active digital strategy.  Companies in the region are strategically embracing digital technologies […]

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Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin (right) launched his biography with author Graeme Wilson (left), accompanied by Breeda McLoughlin and Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President for Marketing The biography based on the life of Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, titled ‘A Life Well Spent’ […]