Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance announced the launch of ‘Discover Talented Students’ programme at Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Creativity. Targeting students from grade 4 to 12 in both public and private schools across all the UAE, the programme aims to discover and support talented students, […]

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, inaugurated the fourth edition of the ‘Big Bad Wolf Books’ exhibition, the world’s biggest book sale. Being held from 7-16 April at the Dubai Studio City, the 10-day event is […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today said the media must take advantage of new opportunities arising from the evolution of technology and work to mitigate challenges that could hamper the industry’s growth. Dubai is committed to harnessing emerging technologies to achieve its strategic objectives […]

Wind Rises sailing community was launched at DP World’s Mina Rashid Marina in Dubai. Sailing experiences on performance yachts will take place at the port every day, and will be available to sailors of different skill levels. Despite yachting being one of the world’s most popular sports, starting to sail has always been a challenge. […]

In a bid to bring their secure money services to millions of migrant workers in the UAE, Hubpay has announced that it is launching new top-up methods that allow customers without a bank account to add money to their Hubpay accounts. Hubpay’s international mobile app enables customers to make secure cross-border payments with great exchange […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has doubled its contribution to the One Billion Meals initiative to AED 100 million, making its donation the largest of all. The One Billion Meals initiative is a social movement driven by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has secured three prestigious awards at the Islamic Finance News Awards 2022, recognizing the bank’s market-leading proposition,customer-centricity and innovative banking propositions. Emirates Islamic was named ‘Best Retail Bank in the UAE’for excellence in consumer-focused banking propositions.The bank has been at the forefront of […]

noon, the Middle East’s leading online retailer, has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious beauty brands to launch its most exciting offer yet. From April 10th until stocks last, customers can get their hands on the noon Beauty Box absolutely FREE when they make a purchase worth at least 300 AED of any of the participating brands. […]

Youmi Beauty, a renowned, Dubai-based, professional beauty and hair care brand founded by mega beauty influencer and businesswoman, Youmna Khoury, reveals its CSR efforts and charity initiatives in partnership with the Youmi Beauty Charity Foundation. Youmna Khoury, philanthropist and Founder of Youmi Beauty, spent 12 of her formative years living at an orphanage following the […]

VERTECO, the region’s leading supplier of Water Saving Products, Smart Washroom Solutions and Data Driven Cleaning Technology, is to offer their award-winning Waterless Urinal technology free of charge for the next 3 months. The company has announced that in support of the UAE’s Year of Sustainability, commercial businesses across the UAE will be offered the waterless solution for free. […]

After the successful launch and kick-off during Women’s Month, SLS Dubai is continuing its partnership with international fitness coach and personal trainer, SOPHIT for the month of April. The fun goes on as all the ladies are all set to gather and get active every Wednesday until 26th of April. The action-packed sessions take place […]

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded a 42%increase in its operating profit in 2022, while total revenue increased by 29%, compared to 2021. The exceptional performance, which resulted in a 9% increase in rental revenue and a69%increase in revenue from commercial licenses, government services and other services in 2022, signifies the effectiveness of DIEZ’s new integrated model […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), today announced the launch of the Dubai Future Fellowship programme. The programme aims to engage current and future economic leaders to contribute towards […]

Over Easter weekend, thousands of guests of all ages participated in the region’s biggest Easter egg hunt hosted by Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park destination, in search of 100,000 colourful eggs holding prizes worth over AED 270,000. Scattered across the entire destination from Riverland™ Dubai to LEGOLAND® Dubai and MOTIONGATE™ […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with Nikon Middle East, a leading company in optics and imaging, and with the support of the Sikka Platform, has launched a photography competition named ‘Shades of Dubai.’ The competition aims to provide a platform for emerging photography enthusiasts and professionals in the UAE to showcase […]

Dubai Club for People of Determination trainee Jamal Al Bedwawi, representing Dubai Police General Command, was thrilled to reach the semi-finals of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, and said that defence and teamwork will be the key to lift the winning trophy at the ongoing event. Bedwawi, who is also a key member of […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in cooperation with Nikon Middle East, a world leader in optics and imaging,and under the support of the Sikka Platform, has launched a photography competition, under the theme ‘Shades of Dubai,’ to provide a platform for emerging photography enthusiasts and professionals in the UAE to highlight their creativity […]

Al-Futtaim Automotive continues to build new experiences around its core customer-first approach, by officially inaugurating their new landmark experiential automotive hub called The Zone by Al-Futtaim, located in one of the city’s most chic neighbourhoods –City Walk Dubai. First time in the region, the UAE’s citizens will have the opportunity to discover the entire ecosystem […]

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Al Jalila Foundation to support the basma Children’s Campaign this Ramadan. Directly translating to “smile”, the campaign aims to provide life-saving treatment, funds, cutting edge research, and offers hope to countless children and their families suffering from illness. By partnering with Al Jalila foundation, Millennium Hotels and Resorts aims […]

Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top (“OTT”) video streaming service, has strengthened its collaboration with Zain, Kuwait’s leading operator and digital service provider, to offer a complimentary Viu Premium subscription to active customers on selected plans of Zain’s all-new home broadband MAX offerings. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Viu’s relationship with Zain Kuwait, offering […]

Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC),has announced that in 2022, it witnessed an 86% decrease in workplace injury frequency rate and the safety culture in Dubai South is improved year by year. The DACC OHSE Department also announced that 2052near misses were reported in 2022, which is positively indicating that a testament to the overall enhanced […]

talabat UAE, the leading online food delivery and q-commerce platform, shares a round up of  its annual rider initiatives in the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan, complementing the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of delivery riders. In close collaboration with governmental entities and relevant internal and external stakeholders, talabat […]

Xiaomi announced yesterday the highly anticipated release of the Redmi Note 12 Series in the GCC region. The launch event was held at the W Hotel in Dubai as part of Xiaomi’s commitment to bringing innovative products to the region. More than 250 attendees from across the GCC, including content creators, tech editors, media, and […]

Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has been awarded two prestigious international safety awards. The operator was granted a ‘Silver’Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, UK (RoSPA)award, as well as the International Safety Award 2023 with ‘merit’ status by the British Safety Council. The two honours were […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, is offering passengers from the UAE special fares for travel to a number of destinations around its network. Special Eid return fares, starting from AED 1,135, are available for booking by 20 April and for travel between 15 April and 23 April 2023. With more than 110 destinations on its network, […]

The wheelchair basketball championship of the Nad Al Sheba Sports tournament entered the final stage as the semi-final line-up has been decided on Wednesday night. In the semi-finals to be played at the Dubai Club for People of Determination grounds on Friday, Dubai Police General Command, the leader of the first group, will meet Roads […]

Huawei announced an amazing HUAWEI Battery Replacement campaign to reward its smartphone and tablet users in the UAE.This special campaign offers customers the chance to obtain a genuine battery replacement tailored to their specific device model at a remarkably low price of just 49 AED. Users can enjoy the benefits of a new and genuine battery […]

Deloitte successfully advised Al Ansari Financial Services (ALANSARI) on its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market. Al Ansari is a leading integrated financial services group, which primarily operates the largest money exchange and remittance business in the UAE. The IPO generated strong demand, with the offering being 22 times oversubscribed, raising AED 773 […]

Every win really does count at The Huddle and this time, you could be the one who walks away victorious! The Huddle Bur Dubai and The Huddle Al Barsha, in partnership with African & Eastern, are sending 2 lucky winners (one per outlet) to the IPL finals. Just spend AED 200 at either outlet from […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private real estate developer in the UAE,is advancing rapidly inthe construction of Riviera, its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront communitystrategically located in the highly sought-after Mohammed Bin Rashid City, amidst Dubai’s business, leisure, and retail hubs. Phase 1 is now 99% complete with the majority of the buildings already having been handed over, […]

Emirates Red Crescent and TECOM Group PJSC, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, have partnered to launch a joint donation drive for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. The Good Store initiative provides an immersive shopping-inspired experience that makes donating to Emirates Red Crescentswift and easy for more than more than 105,000 students and […]

Global Village guests looking to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan are invited to visit the Majlis of the World. One of the highlights of the experience is the daily firing of the Ramadan Cannon, which signals the end of the day’s fast. Guest can then enjoy a range of culinary delights, […]

Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, has appointed contractors for the construction of Jebel Ali Village, a new residential development with luxury villas and townhouses, and construction works are currently underway. The contract for the construction of the villas and their infrastructure has been awarded to iBuild Construction LLC, an innovative general contractor, while the contract […]

National Bonds, the UAE’s Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company,saw another strong year soaring to an investment portfolio of AED13.7bn ($3.7 billion) in 2022, higher by15% compared to the previous year. Customers’ financial well-being continued to evolve through National Bonds due to its wide range of savings and investments solutions, which have supported their future financial […]

Equipped with a full range of professional sleep, workout, and health functionalities, OPPO, the global technology brand, prioritises users’ health during a strenuous month of fasting with the OPPO Band 2. With late night gatherings, OPPO Band 2 users can use the OSleep, sleep tracking function, for high-quality sleep monitoring helping them get a better […]

Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of State and Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, praised the Dubai Club for People of Determination Ramadan Festival, stressing that it exceeded expectations with the increase in the number of participants in the current edition and the diversity of its activities. Her Excellency was […]

Recent data found by Property Finder, the leading property portal in the MENA region, revealed key figures on Dubai’s consistently flourishing property market. According to Property Finder’s data, March 2023 real estate transactions recorded around 45% YoY increase in volume by crossing 12,000 sales transactions compared to 8,344 in March 2022. The value of transactions […]

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed Cyprus Airways’ inaugural flight from Larnaca, which arrived at Terminal 1 on Wednesday of last week. The carrier is operating three weekly flights between the two destinations on a 180-seat capacity Airbus A320 aircraft. Connecting Cyprus to the UAE, the route is expected to generate multiple connectivity options with the Middle […]

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the largest international arbitration centre in the region, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC), the only civil and commercial arbitration body in Guangzhou, China. The MoU aims to promote international arbitration and further improve the centres’ ability to serve the economy, trade, and investment world. […]

ZāZEN Properties, a leading sustainable property developer in the UAE, has officially sold 75% of units for its latest off-plan development, ZāZEN Gardens. The project in Al Furjan has received great interest since sales were launched in Q4 and 25% of construction is now complete, with handover expected by April 2024, and is on track […]

Book lovers in Dubai will be happy to learn that their favourite Book sale, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is returning to Dubai from the 7th of April for 10 days!  Reading enthusiasts will be able to choose from over a million books from all genres. With prices starting as low as AED 2, […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has attracted several notable names recently, taking the total number of wealth and asset management companies to over 300. The growth milestone reaffirms DIFC’s position as MEASA’s top financial centre for wealth & asset management […]

A lot has been written recently about how Artificial Intelligence can change our life. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a disruptive force across multiple industries. From healthcare to finance, AI is transforming the way businesses operate and compete in the market. Artificial Intelligence will soon write a movie script, use AI to generate actors for […]

The FunAsia Network (FAN) is all set to bring the cricket excitement to the UAE’s airwaves as the 16th Edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on the 31st of March 2023. The TATA IPL is the biggest event in the history of the sport and is enjoyed each year by millions […]

Experience the essence of Ramadan and strengthen your bonds with family and friends at The Beach, JBR, a beachfront destination by Merex Investment. This year, The Beach, JBR is offering special iftar and suhoor deals, perfect for those looking to come together and enjoy a relaxed evening by the Arabian Gulf. With a range of […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has revealed the Al Quoz Creative Zone incubator programme taking place from 11 April to 17May 2023 with a wide range of workshops and activities aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and talent and enhancing the strength of the cultural and creative industries in Dubai. This is in line with […]

DIFC’s Sculpture Park is the perfect venue for post-Iftar relaxation with families and friends during Ramadan. Visitors can make the most of the mild weather and take a stroll amongst the sculptures and art installations in the open-air area of Sculpture Park around the iconic Gate Building. The Sculpture Park continues inside DIFC’s footprint, where […]

These events will bring together some of the greatest jazz performances from around the world to the region. The Jazz Garden will feature a unique combination of different styles of jazz, including Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Hard Bop, and other variations. Guests will enjoy the sounds from weekly performers; Chinua Hawk, Tracey Preston, DJ Max, […]

“GTFS2023” was a unique opportunity for banks, trade finance professionals, traders, importers, exporters, lawyers, and business professionals to gain insights into trends, developments, legal and technical issues impacting global trade & finance. The summit was attended by 390 delegates from 37 countries, including 68 nationalities. GTFS2023 got underway on Monday 13th with registration of delegates, internal […]

Arguably one of the most exhilarating places in Dubai, The Smash Room Dubai proudly celebrates five smashing years of success and is launching a specially curated package for its guests valid from April 25th to 30th. With a unique approach to leisure and entertainment, the first of its kind concept has quickly become a great […]

Padelx has launched a floating padel club close to Cluster I, Jumeirah Lake Towers. The venue includes two premium courts that people can book via playtomic For the holy month of Ramadan, the stunning padel club has announced a range of offers to keep you moving. For padel enthusiasts, there is a monthly membership deal. For just […]

Following the undocking of the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft on March 28, the historic Expedition 69 is officially underway. The commencement of the mission marks a significant milestone for the Arab region and the UAE. This ground-breaking mission includes Hazzaa AlMansoori, who will serve as the first Arab Increment Lead for an International Space Station (ISS) […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, hosted the 10th session of its regular digital industry workshops, focusing this time on software development and artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The workshop brought together top executives, business leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has launched the ‘Autism and Sensory Awareness’ course within the Dubai Way training platform. The training course builds upon the ‘Inclusive Service’ training and ‘Dubai Way’ courses, ensuring that the tourist-facing workforce provides visitors with the highest standard of service when visiting […]

Dubai, a global icon of multiculturalism that is also known for its iconic landmarks, dazzling skyscrapers, bustling city life, and incredible hospitality,is shining a light on the month of Ramadan by providing an array of unique experiences for residents and visitors from different cultural backgrounds. Ramadan is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal, but […]

The Sustainable City in Dubai will be bathed in blue light for the month of April to commemorate World Autism Day. The 11 biodomes that run along the central spine of the community will be filled with blue light as part of ‘The Light Up Blue’ campaign, which raises awareness about autism. The campaign is […]

noon Minutes, noon.com’s hugely popular 15 minute delivery service, will be available 24/7 across all Dubai locations throughout the entire month of Ramadan. Tap the Ramadan Sale! toggle at the bottom of the Minutes app and get crazy deals on your next iftar stock up, with deliveries running around the clock. Offers include Buy 1 […]

Passengers travelling between Dubai International (DXB) and the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo now have more choice and flexibility after FitsAir increased the frequency of their service from four times a week to daily. The daily service, operated on an Airbus 320 aircraft, started on March 26and comes just in time for the Sinhala and […]

Audi Middle East has announced the first-ever arrival of the brand’s unique and iconic S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to the Middle East, at the Museum of the Future. The S1 Hoonitron has been making waves globally since its debut in the Elektrikhana film, where it was seen drifting through the streets of Las Vegas with […]