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, met with Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence, Italy at Expo 2020 Dubai. The meeting explored new avenues of cooperation between Dubai and Florence in the fields of culture and creativity. The […]

In partnership with Opera Gallery, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC has unveiled new captivating art displays at MINA Brasserie. The highly acclaimed restaurant, a favourite amongst the local and DIFC crowd, is now home to three of Umberto Ciceri’s finest masterpieces – Transcendance No.518, Spinlife Series No.844 and Theta No.877. For years, art has stirred humanity, […]

Grab your tribe and head down to Expo 2020 Dubai for the Kid’s Winter Festival, running from 20th December – 8th January. With free entry for all Expo 2020 ticket holders the Kid’s Winter Festival is perfect to keep little ones of all ages entertained, during the festive period and beyond. The festival, held within […]

The Australian state of Victoria is welcoming international students back to its education institutes by celebrating the milestone with an event at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victoria, the Platinum Partner of the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, hosted over 50 guests from UAE universities, Victorian alumni and UAE students about to head to university. The […]

Yesterday (December 20) marked the Italian Solidarity Day, an occasion aiming to consolidate and renew collaboration on matters related to international solidarity, cooperation and social reconstruction. Held at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020 with the participation of representatives from both UAE and Italy, the event witnessed Emirates Foundation for Youth Development announcing the World Volunteering […]

In line with the restoration of Emirates’ network and upsurge in travel demand, passengers traveling in premium cabins as well as Skywards members in select membership tiers will have access to more than 120 lounges by February. Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 […]

The ships and boats sector was one of the nation’s leading industries as the vessels served as the main means of transporting goods and travellers, engaging with neighbouring countries, and building bridges of trade. A report issued by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) states that […]

The 108th Open Auction for Distinctive Vehicle Number Plates held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City on 18th December has raised AED36.548 million. The number Q 22 achieved the highest price value, as this number was sold for AED 5,000,000 followed by the number Z 31 for […]

Expo 2020 Dubai visit numbers have increased significantly to a total of 7,167,591 visits in the period up to 20th December, as organisers continue to maintain robust COVID-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending. Expo 2020’s virtual visitation rose to 31.6 million over the same period, mainly driven by the uptake […]

As a part of Dubai government efforts to create new economic sectors, it was announced today that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will become a comprehensive zone and regulator for virtual assets and crypto including digital assets, products, operators and exchanges. The Dubai World Trade Centre will be designing a comprehensive ecosystem for this […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm in the GCC and Asia, announced today the appointment of Shantanu Mukerji as its first on-the-ground Private Equity Managing Director to head its newly opened office in Singapore. Mr. Mukerji will lead the Firm’s activities in Asia, looking at new private equity investments, bolt-on acquisitions and growth […]

It was something special about the festive atmosphere at Global Village that brought a man down on one knee, right under the giant festive tree at Celebration Walk. It was Frances Sigaya’s first-ever visit to Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment when he was overwhelmed […]

The Bosnia and Herzegovina pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai organised a Country Business Briefing on 19th December, 2021 in the presence of Denis Zvizdic, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, Edin Forto, Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Adnan Delic, Minister of Economy of Sarajevo Canton, […]

Palm Jumeirah, the architectural wonder and flagship master development from Nakheel, has been named World’s Leading Tourism Development Project at the 2021 World Travel Awards, with three of the island’s newest attractions and destinations also being crowned at this year’s event. The View at The Palm, Nakheel’s stunning, 360-degree observation deck which opened at the […]

Following the opening of the final phase of Concourse A at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 3, the world’s busiest international airport is 100% operational with all terminals, concourses, lounges, restaurants, and retail outlets now open. Terminal 3 is expected to serve more than 1.6 million passengers in the second half of December during the month’s […]

Emirates has loaded its flights full of treats for everyone this holiday season: from delicious Christmas menus, luxurious amenities, and cool gifting ideas to festive movies and music playlists. As the largest international airline serving customers from all over the world, Emirates takes pride in connecting people and cultures. Year round, it offers regionally-inspired menus […]

The Australia Pavilion kicks off the festive season with many fun and exciting activities, decorations and treats for family and friends. Children (and adults) can join a festive dressed Wattle in the forecourt to take photos with her on our sleigh pulled by kangaroos. Visitors will be able to try and spot our 2 Aussie […]

Building on a rich maritime heritage, Dubai has made rapid progress to emerge as a preferred destination for yacht owners, charters and cruise travelers from across the world and a leading multi-faceted global hub for the sector. With its world-class infrastructure, picturesque coastline, simplified access procedures, open anchorage areas, luxury marinas and diverse sea and […]

Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it has crossed a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines with 600 million doses flown on its flights. Since October 2020, the carrier has transported more than 2.8 million kilograms (2,800 tonnes) of COVID-19 vaccines from 35 origins to over 80 destinations. “Emirates SkyCargo remains committed to […]

Nakheel Developments announced the completion of the first phase of marketing “Double Two Tower” project in the New Administrative Capital, in such a record time, based on the company’s credibility and cooperation with distinguished international trademarks within the project. Sherif El Domyati, Head of Commercial Sector at Nakheel Developments ,said that achieving these distinguished sales […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina at Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its National Day on 18th December 2021 in the presence of dignitaries and VIPs from the country. The National Day event commenced with a welcome speech by His Excellency Hamad Ahmed Al Rahoumi, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council, and featured engaging cultural folklores and […]

In partnership with Dubai Sports Council, the build-up to the 2022 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge continued on Saturday as cyclists completed their third Build-Up Ride of the series to close out preparations for 2021, with the main challenge set to kick-off in February 2022. At the beloved Al-Qudra track in Dubai, over 400 athletes […]

The 29 camel trekkers from 21 countries participating in the 8th Camel Trek organised by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) are set to reach Expo 2020 Dubai on Tuesday, after navigating the vast UAE desert for 13 days and travelling across 640 kms. The camel caravan started at dawn on December 9 from Liwa […]

Bringing a new wave of creativity to the region, Art World Creation Dubai, the all-new art gallery exhibiting unique and inspiring artworks from across the globe makes its debut at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Founded by Haldun Kilit, CEO of Art World Creation Dubai, the gallery will hold group and solo exhibitions six times a […]

What: Sanremo Giovani World Tour 2021 featuring Noemi A concert that will feature Noemi, one of the most beautiful voices of the Italian music scene, and three young artists who were protagonist in the last Sanremo Festival: Davide Shorty, Folcast and Wrongonyou. The evening will be a tribute to the past and present Italian music […]

Emirates customers travelling from the UAE to EU member countries now have more opportunities to confidently make the most out of their travel journeys. The airline has been working closely with Alhosn National Health System team to enable the readability and recognition of customers’ health credentials with EU verified QR codes, including COVID-19 vaccine status and […]

SHEIN, in partnership with Dubai Shopping Festival, present YOUTOPIA, Express Your Wonderful, a VIP and innovative shopping experience, encouraging visitors to express the wonderful side of their personalities without reservation, and connect beyond the digital. The activation is open to visitors from 5pm-9pm on the 16thvDecember; 1pm – 9pm from 17th until the 23rd December.  […]

Christofle, the Parisian silversmith Maison owned by Chalhoub Group, paid tribute to the UAE’s “Year of the 50th” with a spectacular light show projection of its latest handcrafted “Tree of Life” masterpiece on December 15th. Specially crafted in celebration of Expo 2020 Dubai, this marvelous piece has now landed at the Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue […]

With a New Year’s Eve just around the corner, the award-winning restaurant Yalumba prepared a swanky party worthy of digging out your best suits and dresses. Bid farewell to the old year and ring in the new one with a Bond and Bollinger theme party. Guests can expect a delicious spread and lively tunes by […]

On December 15, 2021, the “Sichuan Day” of the China Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai was officially inaugurated. The opening ceremony was attended and addressed by Mr. Zhang Shenfeng, Commissioner General of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and Vice Chairman of CCPIT, Mr. Li Yunze, Vice Governor of Sichuan Provincial People’s Government, Mr. Ali […]

DIFC, a vibrant urban destination for culture and community, thrilled onlookers with a distinctivesky light show to celebratethe unveiling of Gate Avenue. As part of the festivities, DIFC is launching a number of exciting activities and entertainment for its visitors during this season and throughout Dubai Shopping Festival 2022 including a floral installation and Santa’s […]

The Sustainable City, the first fully operational sustainable community in the Middle East, has launched a collection of eco-friendly short-stay studio-apartments located within The Sustainable City, Dubai. These Homes allow visitors, residents and international tourists to experience sustainable living and enjoy Dubai with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The contemporary studio apartments were conceived with […]

The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE) through its agency Education Malaysia Global Services recently concluded the Education Week which took place from 13th — 18thDecember 2021 at the Malaysia Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. Themed ‘Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)’, the Education Week strongly emphasised the importance of leveraging emerging technologies in education by […]

This New Year’s Eve, Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, will count down not once but eight times to welcome the new year with musical fireworks and cultural performances. On December 31, Global Village will take the celebrations beyond midnight and synchronise them with eight […]

An exciting line-up of family-friendly festivities, super-sales, and mega promotions are in the offing to celebrate Qatar’s National Day on 18 December. Also known as Founder’s Day, this day marks the country’s unification in 1878. The festivities, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), are a hallmark of the strong brotherly ties that exist […]

Medyaf, the industry nationalisation division within the Dubai College of Tourism(DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, organised a tour for 15 students to the Infinity des Lumières digital museum at Dubai Mall. By raising awareness of the most prominent activities and events held in Dubai, Medyaf hopes to achieve its objectives to […]

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), launched Hiraf, an iPad game that serves as an educational tool to master the complex weaving techniques of two heritage crafts of the UAE, at a panel discussion hosted at the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. ‘Hiraf’, an Arabic […]

Fashion Week 2021 showcased Asia’s finest designers and their exceptional collections. Premiering at The Arena, IMG Worlds of Adventure, on an exquisite purpose-built ramp, the event kick-started a 3-day long fashion extravaganza which promises to delight every fashion lover and style influencer. “In keeping with the trajectory set by the Rulers of Dubai, we created […]

Some 35 local & international exhibitors will present their latest products in heritage sports at the Dubai International Heritage Sports Exhibition & Conference (DIHSEC), which organisers say will contribute to popularise the level of awareness about the Emirati heritage sport and to enhance knowledge with the UAE’s culture. Organised by “Domus Group” in collaboration with […]

Dubai Harbour, an extraordinary seafront district, has welcomed over 2,450 passengers and 1,900 crew members aboard two Carnival Corporation cruise ships on 16th and 17th December – the AIDAbella and Costa Firenze. Arriving at the beautiful Dubai Harbour skyline, the two cruise ships berthed at Dubai Harbour’s twin cruise terminals followed by guests disembarking to […]

Being brave, be aware of your own bias and changing the game together. These key messages were not only the take-aways of the seminar about sport and physical activity for women and girls, but for the whole Netherlands Sports Week. Sport connects with the Sustainable Development Goals and is a bigger economical factor than most people […]

In celebration of Bahrain’s 50th National Day, residents and visitors in the UAE and from across the Kingdom will come together in Dubai to enjoy a great line-up of family-friendly festivities, super-sales, and promotions. Celebrated every year on 16 and 17 December, Bahrain’s National Day commemorates the country’s independence. As a hallmark of the strong […]

Emirates has announced it will operate double daily flights to Seychelles from 24 December 2021, until 9 January 2022 to serve market demand during the busy holiday season.* The added service will offer customers more travel choices, flexibility and enhanced connectivity to the island-nation. Emirates currently operates a daily flight to Seychelles utilising its Boeing […]

DP World UAE, the leading smart trade enabler won the Diversity & Equality Award2021 at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa in association with Lloyd’s List. Held on December 13, 2021, the awards were a part of the UAE Maritime Week, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and […]

Trump International Golf Club is set to welcome the festive season with their final Saturday Family Market for the year on Saturday, 18th December 2021 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Hosted in partnership with Damac Hills, this winter market has a number of jolly activities the whole family will enjoy. 

Australian education experts from leading local and international organisations join Expo 2020 Dubai to discuss how they are rethinking education for the new era. From Friday 10 December to Thursday 16 December, Australian education experts from world-renowned organisations participated in events and panel talks as part of Expo 2020 Dubai, Knowledge & Learning Week. Study […]

Emirates is increasing its capacity on flights from Dubai to Brisbane commencing today (16 December), in line with the easing of local government restrictions on international travel after the state achieved its target to reach a double-dose vaccination rate of 80 per cent. From 5 February, Emirates flights to Perth will also operate at full […]

The stage is set for a thrilling day of amateur golf as nine eight-person teams representing some of the region’s top businesses battle it out for the inaugural Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL) Corporate Invitational at the Track, Meydan Golf on Saturday December 18th. The tournament will mark a welcome return for the first-of-its-kind series […]

A high-level delegation of Finnish education sector experts visited Expo 2020 Dubai during the Knowledge and Learning week. The head of the delegation, H.E. Marianne Nissilä, Ambassador of Finland to the UAE, spoke in the opening of the Finnish education days at the Finland Pavilion, proposing that an equal school system, a science-based teacher training […]

This December with the festive season in full swing, Dubai is celebrating the holiday season in style with an array of festive dining experiences, attractions and activities, as well as New Year’s Eve events and fireworks displays. As Dubai continues to lead the recovery of global tourism, the city has fully regained its vibrancy, as […]

The Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit (DATIS) that works towards facilitating better tourism facilities for the People of Determination will hold its second session under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline […]

In line with the Expo 2020 Dubai’s thematic Knowledge and Learning Week, which runs from December 12 to 18, 2021, Colombia Pavilion kicked off the initiative in the presence of José Maximiliano Gómez Torres, Colombia’s Vice Minister of Education.The vice minister discussed key elements focusing on the future of education and work, the necessity for […]

The Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is set to host an art show and online symposium to look at three key areas of life and seek answers to questions pertaining to the world’s future. The programme titled ‘The Future of Work, Life, and Education’ is presented in collaboration with GRASP Network – a research […]

To celebrate the exciting season of festivities, FENIX, the leading micromobility operator in the Middle East, with the vision to unleash urban potential and propel communities forward, is offering residents and visitors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain a special festive offer to gift friends and family the unique […]

Dubai Harbour, an extraordinary seafront district, brings a whole new take on the traditional Christmas market with Harbour Wonderland, a family-friendly Christmas experience inspired by our connection to the sea. Featuring an ice rink, snow zone and a Santa meet and greet, families can enjoy a wide range of festive stalls, games and activities. There […]

Lights, cameras and action awaited cinephiles at the third White Oryx International Short Film Festival (WOIS), an initiative by the School of Media and Communication at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai. The event, which ran from December 7-9, 2021, spotlighted the brightest filmmaking talent from across the region, wrapping up with a red-carpet […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’s fantastic festive celebrations are back! The Middle East’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park has been transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday lights and décor, festive shows, and even ‘snowfall’. Here are 12 ways to create amazing memories this holiday season at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai Be dazzled by the holiday lights: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is dressed to […]

Curated and produced by Ambika Hinduja Macker, artist, founder and creative director of Art and Design firm Impeccable Imagination, ‘The Sublime Nature of Being’ opens January, 23rd, 2022 in collaboration with ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC Dubai. Guided by the philosophy of ‘Discovering beauty in simplicity’, Ambika, who was bestowed the AD100 2019 Excellence Award ‘House […]

A series of tourism focused presentations, activities, and performances will showcase Malaysia’s Borneo state of Sabah as an enchanting destination during Sabah Week at the Malaysia Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. The trade and business programme will be held from 20th to 24th December 2021. It is expected to attract tour agencies, potential investors, business […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm investing across the GCC and Asia, announced today record profitability results for its private equity portfolio over the Last Twelve Month (LTM) ending in Q3 2021. The fair value of Gulf Capital’s $750 Million GC Equity Partners III (Fund III) soared by 67% in the Last Twelve […]