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’ […]

From 1 February onwards, Emirates is launching an innovatively designed, complimentary inflight loungewear set for Business Class customers including a relaxed cowl neck top and drawstring pants, comfortable slippers, and a matching eye mask. The luxurious loungewear is designed to be the ideal ‘flight fit’ – perfect for sleeping in, but also suitable to wear […]

Emirates has recently experienced its busiest winter for baggage handling in the last 3 years. The winter period statistics from September 2023 to January 2024 show that while handling an average of 2.7 million bags each month from Dubai to 140 global destinations, Emirates maintains a 99.9% success rate. Emirates has an excellent statistical record […]

Emirates NBD enters strategic regulatory technology (RegTech) partnership with Silent Eight to enhance financial crime controls Silent Eight’s innovative AI-based platform automates financial transaction screening investigations Partnership integrates Emirates NBD’s robust compliance program with the pioneering provider in the industry Dubai, UAE, 1 February 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, […]

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has broken ground on the second phase of its Uptown Dubai development as it continues to substantially enhance and expand its real estate offering. The groundbreaking comes following the appointment of Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation for the enabling and foundation works. The second phase of the development will see the […]

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), announced the launch of the Future of Government Work Accelerators Programme, to support government entities in Dubai in adopting the best work practices to keep pace with transformations in the workplace, strengthening the Dubai Government’s preparedness for the future. The programme was […]

A bunch of exciting festivals, shopping extravaganzas, and events are lined up throughout Dubai for visitors and residents this year. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has unveiled a packed calendar featuring 17 different festivals and events in the annual Retail Calendar 2024. The list includes well-loved events like Dubai Fashion Season, Ramadan in Dubai, Eid in […]

Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. Fulfilled by Dubai Visa Processing Centre* (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the new initiative will enable Emirates customers to skip queues when arriving in […]

Emirates has announced expanding its world-class Chauffer-drive service in Hong Kong, to now include the airline’s Business Class passengers arriving to and departing from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) starting from 1 February 2024. Through this complimentary service for Emirates’ First and now Business Class customers, the airline further elevates its offering for its premium […]

Emirates will be reopening its refreshed Emirates Lounge at Brisbane Airport on 03 February, extending a warm welcome to First and Business Class travellers, as well as eligible Emirates Skywards members. Revealing a newer, modern design and furnishings with Middle Eastern influences, the newly renovated Emirates Lounge will offer passengers a visually stunning and comfortable […]

Dubai Trade, the leading trade facilitation hub in the UAE, has crossed 300 million transactions since the platform was established in 2003, eliminating approximately 617 million printed documents and saving 25,400 metric tons of CO2 emissions. The achievement comes on the back of a record-setting year in 2023, with Dubai Traderegistering 32.6 million transactions compared […]

Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. Fulfilled by Dubai Visa Processing Centre* (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the new initiative will enable Emirates customers to skip queues when arriving in […]

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar, and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, extended his congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, and His Highness […]

The Elite Cars, the exclusive distributor of Jetour in the UAE, launched the JETOUR T2 model on January 27. The fast-growing global automotive brand is known for bringing a “Safe, Comfortable, Intelligent, and Robust” Travel+ lifestyle to individuals. The launch in the UAE marks a historic milestone as the new model’s first-ever global introduction. It […]