As part of her keenness to support talents, whether citizens or residents, and enable participation in Dubai’s cultural and creative sector, Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), toured the works of creative talents participating in the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) Graduate Exhibition held in Dubai Design […]

Two months after the curtain came down on Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is still celebrating its glorious success after receiving 29 Global Telly Awards across multiple categories for its spectacular Opening Ceremony. The Expo Dubai Explorer App also won a Gold […]

Idealz, the first-of-its-kind online store, along with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), has once again shaken the city with huge prizes. As Summer begins, the Spring season was brought to a grand close with the awarding of the 2022 Dubai Shopping Festival Grand Prize which was a luxurious 1-bedroom apartment in the upscale Madinat Jumeirah Living development. […]

Celebrating femininity and female empowerment, W Hotels’ WHAT SHE SAID global speaker series is set to return to W Dubai – The Palm for its third series, where women in sport will take centre stage on Tuesday21st June. Moderated by Kelly Lundberg– an author, TEDx Speaker and host of popular top-rated podcast, Under Her Hermès […]

Dubai-based airline flydubai is offering special fares to ten unique destinations for the upcoming summer travel period. This summer offer includes special fares to some of our popular summer destinations like Bodrum, Mykonos, Santorini and Tivat, and also features flydubai’s latest destinations Izmir and Pisa. This offer is valid for bookings made by 17 June […]

With a significant shift in what tourists are seeking from international travel post-pandemic, more and more individuals are yearning for holiday travel that guarantees meaningful, off-the-beaten path, sustainable and wellness-focussed experiences.  There are also vacationers who are looking to make up for lost time due to the pandemic such as multi-generational family travellers, in addition […]

Rajeev, who boasts over 29 years of Corporate, SME and Retail Banking experience across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will help define the go-to-market strategy and build on the overall delivery and experience for Business Banking customers. He will closely work with other business segments to capitalize on growth opportunities as well as […]

TECOM Group, a strategic business enabler,  announces the launch of D/Quarters, a state-of-the-art co-working space that embraces the evolving business landscape, delivering cutting-edgefacilities adaptive to future-focused businesses whether they are ambitious freelancers or large corporations. It is also geared towards fostering innovation, instilling an entrepreneurial culture and advancing Dubai’s vision to build a dynamic and […]

ICD Brookfield Place Arts is pleased to announce the opening of London-based, Iraqi artist Yamam Nabeel’s Intersecting Realities: Waiting for Time, on view through the 30th of June. Waiting for Time is a comprehensive show of Yamam Nabeel’s long‐running series of portraits. More than sixty subjects were interviewed and photographed for the project internationally, resulting […]

This year’s edition of The Hotel Show Dubai welcomed a massive number of visitors as the hospitality industry prepares for a buoyant post-pandemic future. The Middle East’s largest and longest running business event for the hotel and hospitality industry in the MENA region, welcomed over 22,000 visitors across all of its co-located shows, bringing regional […]

Investors from Russia and the 11 other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries now represent more than 20% of potential homebuyers in Dubai with the average ticket size ranging from AED 2.5 million for individuals and AED 25 million for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to Dubai-based property consultants Mira Estate. Tamara Getigezheva, CEO & Partner, Mira Estate, […]

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has entered into a partnership with Coca-Cola Arena. As the exclusive F&B partner of Dubai’s home of live entertainment, EKFC will provide a full range of catering and hospitality services including menu development, food production, logistics, as well as service staff for all events and conferences. Daniel Wells, Vice President – Commercial of EKFC, said: “We are proud to have earned the trust of Coca-Cola Arena and […]

Dubai has been named the number one destination globally for association meetings in 2021 by a report of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The newly-published ICCA Statistics Report ranked Dubai the top city in 2021 both for the number of meetings organised by international associations and estimated participants at these events. Dubai is […]

The Dubai Building Permit Development Committee has completed the unified electronic platform for building permits, which includes building permit services of all licensing authorities in Dubai in one system. This platform provides distinguished services to consultancy offices and contracting companies. The committee, which was formed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, co-hosted the virtual launch of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) April 2022 Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to the IMF report titled ‘Divergent Recoveries in Turbulent […]

Dubai-based flydubai today announced that Match Day Shuttle flights between Dubai and Doha for the upcoming football tournament in Qatar are now available to book on its website. These Match Day Shuttle flights are offered in partnership with Qatar Airways and other partner GCC national carriers and will provide football fans with convenient travel options […]

As part of its participation at Seamless Middle East 2022 as a partner and exhibitor, Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the region, highlighted its incorporation of the latest technology trends in its services. The free zone ensures the adoption of advanced technologies to facilitate the process of setting up new […]

Dubai Chambers recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CitiUAEtoenhance cooperation and coordination to serve common goals, boost competitiveness of the business community and facilitatepublic-private partnerships that drive sustainable economic growth. The memorandum was signed by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chambers and Elissar Farah Antonios, CEO of Citi UAE and […]

Dubai is set to welcome a never-before-seen concept in the Middle East, as Salmon Guru opens its doors to the public. Night-owls, cocktailians and foodies around the region are in for an Instagram bar feast. Named to express the ability of going upstream and against the flow;  Salmon Guru is a notion that celebrates the […]

The OPPO Reno Series continues to provide industry-leading smartphone shooting capabilities to users and the new Series, Reno7, also known as The Portrait Expert, is no different. The brand new Reno7 Pro 5G is powered by two flagship imaging sensors — the IMX709 and the IMX766 — has perfectly combined professional hardware with professional algorithms […]

Emirates SkyCargo, a leader in the global airfreight industry, received delivery of a new Boeing 777F this weekend. This latest addition takes its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft. From Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, A6-EFT headed to Hong Kong to pick up its first load before touching down on Saturday morning at its […]

Digital Financial Exchange (DIFX), a centralized cross-asset digital exchange, grows its assets under management from 5 million USD to 550 million USD after integration with award-winning digital asset and crypto technology platform, Fireblocks. Jeetu Kataria CEO of DIFX states, “I knew since our launch in 2020 that choosing the right crypto custody infrastructure partner was essential to our success and […]

Nestled under the glistening Downtown Dubai skyline and set against the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa, BALLERS is here to change the game. The new mega-sports movement is exploding onto the city’s sports scene with its comprehensive training and education curriculum, top-line testing facilities that drive bottom-line performance and strategic alliances with the world’s leading […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently organised a webinar in collaboration with Afridi & Angell, which provided an opportunity for UAE businesses to learn about amendments made to the UAE Bankruptcy Law, as well as the latest rules and processes businesses should follow when filing for bankruptcy. The webinar was attended by 210 participants representing businesses […]

From today, Global Village invites investors and the wider business community to register on its online business portal ahead of Season 27. With its distinctive offering and strong track record, the park enables partners to grow their businesses and bring innovative concepts to life. Entrepreneurs set to join Global Village for its Season 27 opening […]

As the humidity rises, the heat intensifies and thoughts turn to lighter eating and summer holiday prep, Kcal, the UAE’s original and best-loved health and diet-focused restaurant and meal delivery service has launched an exciting “A Taste of Tradition” menu. Making it easy to make the right choice, the limited-edition menu sees classic Middle Eastern […]

Chalk Training Ground, the avant-garde and progressive class-based gym opened its first branch in Dubai on The Palm this April. Featuring an array of fitness sessions focused on strength and conditioning, high-intensity interval training, CrossFit, endurance training, functional circuits, maximal aerobic capacity and more, the gym is designed to push participants to reach and grow […]

Challenge your teams, friends, or colleagues to distinctive corporate programs at Aventura Parks. Dubai’s ultimate adventure park boasts many unique programs that unleash your spirit this summer, guarantee fun, and enhance personal and group performance through special activities. Thanks to its distinct location, unique features, and expert team building programs, the park is an innovative […]

As the temperature rises and the official month of the summer begins, we’re all looking for some solace in the cool indoors. Staying inside your home, going for a movie or a walk in the mall is not what summer is all about. To keep you entertained indoors, Theatre of Digital Art brings you an […]

Boston Scientific, the global medical technology leader, inaugurated their new offices in United Arab Emirates, Dubai Science Park (DSP), the leading science-focused community part of TECOM Group, to meet the growing needs of patients in the Middle East. The new offices will be the third in the Middle East and an addition to their seven […]

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, revealed that Dubai consolidated its status as a global cultural hub and investment destination, ranking first in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and second in the world in […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that the number of new electricity connections in Dubai was 68,888 in 2021, while there were 68,315 new water connections in 2021, despite the Covid-19 challenges. By the end of April 2022, the total number of electricity connections in Dubai reached 1,074,583 connections, and the total number of […]

Returning for its 27th season, the SoPritti exhibition – one of the UAE’s leading fashion, glamour, and lifestyle events – is back for its highly anticipated summer edition, showcasing a roster of prominent South Asian designers at Swissôtel Al Murooj on Saturday, June 4. The coveted event has garnered widespread acclaim across the UAE’s fashion […]

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is delighted to announce the opening of its first Graduate Exhibition. Taking place in Building 7 at Dubai Design District (d3), where DIDI is located and running until 5 June, the exhibition presents future-centric projects by the university’s senior students, who are graduating this summer with the […]

McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars continues to strengthen its presence in the Middle East & Africa with the opening of its largest dedicated McLaren Service Centre in the region. The state-of-the-art facility is adjacent to the brand’s future Showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, and will be operated by McLaren Dubai, represented […]

According to Mo’asher, Dubai’s official Sales Price and Rental Performance index launched by Dubai Land Department (DLD) in cooperation with Property Finder, Dubai’s real estate market recorded 6,983 sales transactions in April. This represents a significant increase of 45.5% compared to April 2021, making it the highest performance for the month in the Dubai real […]

UAE is ranked number one for the highest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) penetration among all its counterparts, maintaining consistent leadership since 2016, according to the leading industry body FTTH Council. The council published its annual report that showcases the countries with the highest fibreoptic network penetration globally. The report highlighted UAE as the number […]

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched a ‘Service Ambassador’ programme with the objective of improving the customer experience in Dubai and thereby reduce consumer complaints. The programme, developed by DET’s Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) in cooperation with the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy – one of the chambers operating under Dubai Chambers – recently held a meeting with Equiti Group at its headquarters, which aimed to explore new ways to boost the growth of digital economy sectors. The meeting was led by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial […]

Standard Chartered and Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, have successfully signed the Sale and Leaseback (SLB) agreement for five new Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts. Fouraircraftswere delivered between Marchand May 2022with the remaining aircraft scheduled to arrive from Boeing, before the end of the first half of the year. The deal was structured, financed and arranged exclusively by […]

Supercar lovers can now place themselves firmly in the driving seat of Ferrari’s latest masterpiece with the newLEGO® Technic™ Ferrari Daytona SP3. This 3,778-piece model is packed full of details and functions that embody the engineering prowess and elegant design of the unparalleled sports racer. To capture the essence of racing spirit at the heart […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing provider of travel services, is partnering with Disneyland Paris to bring the Disney magic to Dubai in celebration of the world-class resort’s 30th anniversary. Since it opened to the world in 1992 as ‘Disneyland Park’, dnata Travel has provided UAE travellers access to holiday packages to experience the magic of Disney’s flagship […]

Every last Sunday of the month, La Casa del Tango orchestrates a very special night of delicious Argentinian cuisine, tango show and party vibes. After the success of last month’s “Bohemian Rhapsody“, owner Enrique Macana has chose to choreograph the night along the theme of “Tango and the Movies“. From dancing blind in “Scent of a Woman” to dancing […]

The BSV Global Blockchain Convention welcomes the public, businesses, and the industry for the first time ever in Dubai. Come to the Grand Hyatt in Dubai between 24 May and 26 May, 2022 and be part of the conversation. The convention will play host to thought leaders, speakers, and moderators from around the world. Hear […]

Pharmaceutical specialty company NewBridge Pharmaceuticals has announced that it will be expanding its operations with Dubai Science Park (DSP), the leading science-focused community part of TECOM Group, to better address the unmet medical needs of patients across the region. The new offices will enable the firm to enhance its portfolio with innovative medical products and […]

Global Village has become the first entertainment destination in the Middle East to be awarded the ISO 41001:2018 certification, the world’s first international Facilities Management System (FMS) standard established and published by the International Organization for Standards (ISO). Drawing on international best practice, the new ISO 41001:2018 FMS standard constitutes a benchmark for developing and driving […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce – one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers – revealed that its membership increased 55.4% in April 2022, while member exports and re-exports grew by 16.7%, compared to the same period last year. The new member companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce in April 2022 reached 3,056, bringing the Chamber’s […]

Launching a series of brand new, fun-in-the sun activities, Surf Club Dubai maximises the fun & flair, the Hamptons inspired venue now launches vibrant events for ladies and sundowners for all. HIDEOUT AT THE HAMPTONS Surf Club Presents the Ultimate Ladies Day, Massages, Makeovers, and Much More. Every Wednesday, from 12 pm to 5 pm, […]

Dubai will this month host the Middle East’s first dedicated exhibition and Summit devoted to the digital technology driven precision medicine (PM) field with over 70 international experts, thought leaders and medical pioneers from Asia, the Middle East, Europe,and the USA, due to deliver incisive insights into the new methodology which is moving healthcare from […]

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has highlighted the city’s enduring popularity and diverse appeal as a leading cruise destination during the 2022 edition of Seatrade Cruise Global, a leading event for the global cruise industry, which took place from 27 – 29 April 2022 in Florida, USA. DET once again participated during the […]

Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows the top ten brands that recorded the biggest change in Ad Awareness scores year-on-year during the holy month After two years of observing Ramadan amidst Covid-19 restrictions, Ramadan 2022 was observed like the pre-pandemic times. Restrictions on outings, public gatherings, family and hotel iftars being eased means this Ramadan was […]

Dubai Airport is on the right track, having retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport with 29.1 million passengers, and just last week, announcing its busiest quarter since 2020, said Jamal al Hai, Deputy CEO of Dubai Airports. Jamal al Hai made this statement while delivering the welcome address at the Airport Innovation […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, attractions and entertainment, has announced the launch of new VIP packages for clients of travel trade partners.Highly popular amongst international guests for its immersive attractions, incredible cuisines and unforgettable entertainment, the park is among the top 4 entertainment destinations globally in […]

Emirates, the world’s most global airline, is seeking talented people with a passion for service to join its award-winning cabin crew team. As air travel returns with a vengeance, the airline’s recruiters are busy meeting and hiring candidates in 30 cities from now until the end of June. In this latest drive, Emirates’ teams will […]

This summer, Aventura Parks starts their night timings and launches the “Forest Quest” – a search to find 20 missing keys across five circuits for a prize of AED 10,000. As easy it may sound, the winner must find the “correct” key to open the Aventura Chest. There will be glow-in-the-dark bracelets to light up […]

dnata, a leading a global air and travel services provider, has announced significant expansion of its operations in Erbil, Iraq. The company opened a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility for its state-of-the-art bussing fleets at Erbil International Airport (EBL), which together represent a total investment of US$ 3.5 million. dnata has also announced that […]

The 21st edition of Airport Show was opened in Dubai, amidst increased confidence and indications that the aviation industry is experiencing a huge surge to return to the pre-pandemic levels and sustained growth outlook. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman […]

The 21st edition of the annual Airport Show hosted by Dubai, the world’s largest annual airport event, starting tomorrow, 17 May to 19 May, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to be the driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic and will showcase the latest […]

The Emirates Group today released its 2021-22 Annual Report which shows strong recovery across its businesses. dnata returns to profitability, and significant revenue improvements were reported across both Emirates and dnata as the Group rebuilt its air transport and travel-related operations which were previously cut-back or curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the financial year ended 31 […]

With experts labelling Dubai a buyer’s market for 2022, and the UAE’s economy witnessing an impressive post-pandemic recovery, health and wellness are becoming increasingly important factors for home buyers when it comes to choosing the ideal community to purchase a property in. BUYERS’ EVOLVING PRIORITIES “The market is reflecting an evolution in buyers’ demands and […]