According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “Being an industry leader comes with responsibilities that extend far beyond profitability and market share. True leadership means setting standards, inspiring innovation, and creating positive impact for customers, employees, partners, and society.We believe that leaders have to stay ahead of the curve. You need to have foresight […]

The Emirates Group today released its 2025-26 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels, despite a disruptive and challenging 12th month in its financial year. Emirates is the world’s most profitable airline in the 2025-26 reporting period. For the financial year ended 31 March 2026, the Emirates Group reported: • record profit […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, formally launched work on a 200-million-dirham project to build the ‘One Billion Meals Dates Factory’ in Dubai, a major humanitarian project under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).  At a special groundbreaking event held today at the project site in Margham, Mr Mirwais […]

Dubai Chambers recently held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Fujian Sub-Council (CCPIT Fujian) to explore ways to strengthen bilateral business relations and enhance trade and investment ties between Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and […]

MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has unveiled a remarkable floating sales gallery on the waters of Al Reem Island, created as an exclusive introduction to Riviera Residences, the developer’s landmark waterfront project in Abu Dhabi. The launch was attended by leadership from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), alongside senior executives from MERED and […]

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to expand Dubai’s beaches and infrastructure in response to growing demand and to position the emirate as the world’s best city to live in by 2040, Dubai Municipality has […]

Premiums brokered from DIFC crossed USD 3.4bn in 2025, up 14 per cent from USD 3bn in 2024 Strong ecosystem expansion with 28 insurance and reinsurance new registrations across 2025 and first quarter of 2026 Establishment of Allianz Trade Middle East, Atradius Trade Credit (Re)Insurance (DIFC) Ltd., Howden Reinsurance Brokers Limited, Manulife Middle East Limited […]

Dubai Chambers recently organised a virtual seminar attended by 226 private sector representatives, aimed at showcasing models of institutional excellence and resilience in enhancing companies’ ability to adapt to global changes. The session examined ways to sustain business performance amid fast-evolving international developments. Participants benefitted from practical insights and methodologies designed to enhance operational excellence […]

Kudotrade, the global multi-asset trading platform, today announced a major milestone in its growth journey with the official opening of its new Dubai office, the rebranding of its digital presence to Kudo.com, and the receipt of initial regulatory approval from the UAE’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) – previously the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This strategic expansion marks […]

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, announced the 15 bold scale-ups selected for its global impact accelerator, Innovate For Tomorrow. The flagship programme, delivered in partnership with TECOM Group PJSC’s start-up and entrepreneurship incubator, in5, invited innovators from around the world to reimagine how we consume, produce […]

Dubai Police have announced the fourth edition of the “Positive Spirit Cycling Race,” set to take place on Saturday, 9 May, at Dubai Autodrome, with prizes totalling AED90,000. Open to men, women, and children aged five and above, the race offers a unique opportunity for participants of all fitness levels to come together, stay active, […]

Sumwon Studios, the global digital-first fashion group behind a growing portfolio of digitally native brands, has named Dubai as its global headquarters, signalling its next phase of global expansion as it scales towards a $1 billion global business. The announcement follows a period of rapid scale for the business, which reached $300 million in revenue […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the seventh edition of its e-Learning Initiative in collaboration with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The programme underscores Dubai Culture’s commitment to ensuring the emirate’s creative workforce remains competitive and ready for an economy being rapidly reshaped by AI and digital change. It builds on […]

Dubai Gold District and the Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, have launched the Department of Family Golden Moments – a dedicated internal initiative centred on emotional hospitality, human connection, and creating truly memorable stays for every member. Built on a foundation of experiential micro-interventions – small, localised experiences that allow […]

Dubai Chambers, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Indian Business and Professional Council, organised a special family business forum today aimed at exploring ways to support the sustainability of family enterprises. The session focused on strengthening governance capabilities and encouraging the adoption of international best practices among the Indian family […]

Fatima Balfaqeeh (FCIArbC.Arb, MRICS, FCIPS), Founder and Managing Partner of Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants, has been officially designated by the Government of the United Arab Emirates to serve on the Panel of Arbitrators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a leading global institution operating under the World Bank framework. The […]

Ask any seasoned digital marketer whether guest posting is still relevant in 2026, and the answer will be unequivocal, not just relevant, but more essential than ever. As AI content generation floods the web with cheap, generic articles, the value of a real human voice published on a credible third-party platform has never been higher. […]

Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 […]

The Postal Sector Regulatory Committee has approved regulatory and financial measures to ease burdens on companies in the UAE’s postal and express delivery sector, supporting operational stability and service continuity. The measures include deferring first-quarter 2026 fees to the second quarter and waiving related penalties, providing immediate liquidity support amid rising costs, shipment delays and […]

The Community Development Authority in Dubaihttps://dubaiverse.io/ (CDA) has announced the results of the eighth Social Survey (2024–2025), underscoring the emirate’s commitment to advancing a data-driven social development ecosystem and supporting decision-making aligned with the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. The survey also supports efforts to strengthen family stability and social cohesion, in line […]

In line with the UAE’s Year of Family, Global Village celebrates its milestone Season 30 with Family Special Offer, inviting families to come together at a more wonderful world. Families can enjoy four entry tickets for the price of AED30 only, with additional tickets available as an add on for just AED7.5 each. It’s the […]

Dubai Autodrome, a subsidiary of Union Properties, has unveiled MotoDrome, a new a purpose-built off-road motorsport destination designed to bring multiple riding disciplines into a single, structured environment. in the UAE. Located within the venue’s Hill Circuit, MotoDrome introduces a new dimension to Dubai Autodrome’s year-round offering, serving as a central hub for off-road riding that […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has reaffirmed the strength of customer confidence in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub, following the multiple airspace disruptions that took place since the beginning of the regional conflict. During this challenging period, the UAE’s decisive leadership ensured that all measures taken prioritised the wellbeing […]

Ten days left to register for the seventh edition of the DXB Snow Run! Don’t miss Dubai’s coolest run by signing up on PremierOnline before registration closes on Thursday, 14 May. In partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Ski Dubai invites families, friends, and communities together for DXB Snow Run on Sunday, 17 May. Under the […]

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), met with Sir John Rose, Deputy Chairman of Rothschild & Co, who was accompanied by Saeed Al Awar, Partner and Head of Rothschild & Co Middle East. Discussions focused on how to scale world-class capital-intensive businesses where reliability, operational excellence and […]

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a session on ‘Media Management During Crises’ that explored best practices in government crisis communication, strategies to combat misinformation and the role of regulatory frameworks in ensuring responsible media. The session marks the first in a new series of media workshops launched by the Dubai Press Club to facilitate […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which involves an investment of over AED20.5 billion. The 30-km route comprises a 15.5-km underground section and 14.5-km stretch above ground. It features […]

Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai Airports is moving decisively to scale up operations, increasing flight movements in line with available regional routing capacity. Since […]

DXB LIVE is the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre,recorded 33% growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16 conferences, 26 entertainment, sports and music events, 3 fashion shows, 6 corporate events, 13 graduation ceremonies, in addition […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted the second quarterly meeting of Business Groups and Business Councils for 2026 with the participation of 64 business groups and councils. The meeting highlighted efforts and strategies to support the resilience of Dubai’s private sector and enhance […]

The UAE Food Bank, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced that it collected and distributed 8.2 million meals as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘The Bank of Goodness in the Month of Goodness.’ The campaign aimed to provide eight million meals to beneficiaries in the UAE and abroad during […]

Building high-quality backlinks remains one of the most powerful ways to improve your website’s search rankings and authority. However, search engines have become far more sophisticated, so outdated tactics like spammy link farms or bulk directory submissions no longer work. If you want sustainable SEO results, you need a strategic, value-driven approach. According to Sharad […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to strengthen its competitiveness and leadership in digital transformation, having secured first place in the Digital Customer Experience (DCX) index across Dubai Government entities under the Digital Maturity Assessment 2025, achieving a performance score of 94% and exceeding the government average by 39 percentage points. This achievement […]

Dubai Municipality convened a workshop aimed at strengthening the resilience of the construction market, bringing together major building materials suppliers, contractors, and relevant stakeholders. The session focused on assessing the impact of recent developments and challenges on the construction ecosystem, while identifying practical measures to support business continuity, market stability, and long-term resilience. The workshop […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an open discussion in collaboration with FedEx, the world’s largest express transportation company. The session focused on the readiness of supply chains in Dubai amid current global developments and ways to enhance the resilience of logistics services […]

Dubai Autodrome, a subsidiary of Union Properties, has unveiled MotoDrome, a new a purpose-built off-road motorsport destination designed to bring multiple riding disciplines into a single, structured environment. in the UAE. Located within the venue’s Hill Circuit, MotoDrome introduces a new dimension to Dubai Autodrome’s year-round offering, serving as a central hub for off-road riding […]

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the expansion of a major road safety initiative into the Middle East and Africa. The FIA Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme aims to support local authorities and organisations with training, mentorship, and evidence-based […]

The Dubai Mall is not just a shopping destination, it’s a global icon of luxury, entertainment, and architectural ambition. Located in the heart of Dubai, right next to the towering Burj Khalifa, the mall attracts millions of visitors every year. Here are 10 interesting facts that reveal why Dubai Mall is one of the most […]

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has appointed Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, as its official National Net Settlement Service (NNSS) Agent in the UAE, allowing Visa’s domestic card transactions to be settled by Emirates NBD locally in UAE Dirhams (AED) in lieu […]

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) marks a new chapter in its expansion with the opening of Cicchetti at The View Hotel Rabat, Hay Riad. This landmark launch represents SHG’s first-ever venue in Rabat, underscoring the group’s steadfast commitment to expanding its culinary expertise into the world’s most dynamic and culturally rich markets. The opening is realised […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, announced strong momentum during the first three months of 2026, attracting new global, regional and local clients. 775 new companies established their regional presence in DIFC during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the Centre’s prominence […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the successful pricing of a USD 750 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance, marking the first debt capital market issuance from a GCC issuer since late February 2026. This strategic move follows the successful call of a […]

Parkin Company PJSC (“Parkin” or the “Company”), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has announced a strategic collaboration with Glydways Inc., “Glydways”, the first company providing Flow Networks (AV2.0) to global cities, to deliver integrated parking and transport solutions across selected locations in Dubai. The collaboration marks a significant […]

Dubai Founders HQ, an initiative by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, has successfully completed its first wave of accelerator programmes, delivering tangible execution, impactful corporate engagement, and credible venture scalability. Delivered in partnership with global innovation leader Plug and Play, the programmes have demonstrated a new […]

Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, rang the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai to mark the listing of additional UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk issued by the Ministry of Finance, with a total value of AED1.1 billion. During the ceremony, he was joined by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the […]

Eastern Czechia is home to one of the country’s most original and thought‑provoking destinations – the Baťa Region centred around the city of Zlín. Known internationally for its bold ideas and progressive mindset, the region offers travellers a journey into a place where industry, design and everyday life were shaped by a single visionary concept. […]

TECOM Group PJSC (DFM: TECOM), the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, delivering revenues of AED 755 million, representing an 11% year-on-year (YoY) increase, alongside a 12% increase in recurring net profit to AED 403 million. The Group reported a resilient first quarter […]

Web design continues to evolve rapidly as user expectations, technology, and digital behavior shift. In 2026, websites are no longer just digital brochures—they are immersive, intelligent, and highly personalized experiences. Here are five key trends shaping modern web design. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “The future of web design lies at the […]

World Pilates Day is just around the corner, and VEO Fitness is marking it by partnering with UAE homegrown brand LC to host a special one-day wellness event at Vida Dubai Marina& Yacht Club on May 2nd. This evening of movement, lifestyle, and connection is designed to create meaningful moments that go beyond the traditional […]

In a strategic move reflecting Dubai’s advanced global position in adopting and implementing artificial intelligence technologies, Digital Dubai launched the “AI Integration Framework” document for government entities, to establish an integrated, data-driven government model and promote the transition from individual initiatives to an interconnected institutional system that drives comprehensive digital transformation.. This framework is part of Dubai’s […]

Emirates NBD Asset Management, the asset management division of Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has highlighted the success of FundStar UAE Equities Income Fund, the bank’s first public fund in Dubai International Financial Centre, with a milestone achievement of surpassing USD 100 million in […]

OSON, a Central Asian financial technology holding, has obtained a regulatory license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), enabling the company to operate within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as a regulated financial entity. This development represents a significant milestone in OSON’s international expansion strategy and establishes a foundation for its regional hub […]

Dubai Chambers recently hosted a legal workshop in partnership with Habib Al Mulla and Partners to address the vitalissue of force majeure in UAE-governed contracts. The session, which attracted 375 participants from the business community, provided practical guidance on how to read, negotiate, and apply these crucial clauses to build resilience and manage risk effectively. […]

Dubai Safari Park is introducing two limited-time offers as it enters the final weeks of its 7th season, giving visitors a last chance to experience the park before it closes on May 31. In line with the UAE’s Year of the Family initiative, these offers are designed to welcome families for an unforgettable experience that […]

In a step that reflects their commitment to the future of smart and sustainable mobility, Dubai Police, in cooperation with Performance Plus Motors, have added the luxury VOYAH FREE extended range electric vehicle to their patrol fleet. The VOYAH FREE operates primarily on electric power, driven by dual electric motors and supported by a high-efficiency […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the return of its ‘School of Life’ initiative, held under the umbrella of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy. Under the theme ‘Family Month,’ the programme features 38 workshops and interactive sessions hosted across Dubai Public Libraries and delivered through specialised clubs focused on calligraphy, books, performing arts, languages, […]

Emirates’ flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed. The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world to offer internet to its customers, with first generation systems offering […]

Dubai’s appetite for shared, meaningful experiences continues to grow, and X Distrikt at Dubai Festival City Mall is quickly establishing itself as the city’s next-generation entertainment destination, a space where families, friends and communities come together to connect, play and explore. Spanning over 62,000 square feet, X Distrikt brings together four distinct concepts designed to […]