BMW honoured its best dealers from around the world at a celebratory awards evening in the BMW Group Classic. Pieter Nota, BMW AG management board member responsible for Sales and Brand BMW handed out the awards to the 41 top dealers, saying they were a thank-you from the company to its international dealer body, which […]

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EZRA MILLER notably is “Barry Allen” a.k.a. “The Flash” in the DC Universe.  Most recently, Miller starred in the JUSTICE LEAGUE film alongside Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher, and Jason Momoa. Ezra’s character was first teased in BATMAN SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. Previous to that Miller starred in the Harry Potter spin-off franchise FANTASTIC […]

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The Indian ocean nations are rich in underwater reefs and sea life, with picture postcard-perfect beaches, verdant natural forests and diverse flora, the region’s nature is a wealth that needs to be preserved. Dotted along the Indian ocean, Constance Hotels and Resorts is constantly evolving its environmental measures to protect marine life and nature at […]

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Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – is launching its new Spring Summer Fashion Campaign at City Centre Mirdif, offering visitors a unique, engaging and personal experience with renowned brands. From now until April 14, 2018, visitors are invited to the […]

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The Green Business Summit, taking place at the Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi on April 17th, will focus on the effect of economic growth on the natural environment, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and how businesses and the private sector can align growth with sustainable development. Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of the […]

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Communities across the UAE are being urged to come together to say “Shukran Zayed” by sending their messages of gratitude to commemorate a century since the birth of the founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Abu Dhabi-based developer Tamouh Investments has launched the social media initiative using the […]

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The International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local and international real estate markets, is set to open up a wealth of promising Egyptian investment opportunities at the show’s 5,000-square-metre Egypt Country Pavilion, which will be managed by IPS Strategic Partner Makanak Real Estate Club (MREC), one of the leading […]

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Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, hasappointedTrojanGeneral Contracting LLC asthe main contractorfor Water’s Edge, its latest waterfront development on Yas Island. TheAED 1.3 billion contract follows the award of the early works package to Dutch Foundation, who commenced work on site in February this year. Located on […]

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yallacompare, the Middle East’s leading comparison site, has announced groundbreaking plans to build and market a new type of electric car, dubbed the ‘yallacar’. With sleek exterior styling, the futuristic two-door coupe will have fully autonomous capabilities, and it will be the world’s first electric car to be built on the blockchain with a decentralised […]

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 May to September will see three Celebrity Cruises sail from Alaska up to British Columbia in Canada, with a journey through wild terrain, natural wonders and rugged beauty as the pristine final frontier unfolds across 7-days that feature whales, glaciers and fjords. Set out on an unforgettable adventure where you’ll get up close and personal […]

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Participants in Sharjah’s International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2018) have recommended the establishment of ministries for media marketing to enable governments to build the reputation and values that facilitate communication with people. They have also called for the setting up of digital platforms to support public engagement in national decision making; creation of social media […]

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A month dedicated to honoring women ended on a high note with the launch of Aster Volunteers’‘DIVA’, aimed at bringing happiness to women in need.With the support of CSR impact partner, SmartLife, the DIVA programme invited its first100women from labour camps across the UAE to receive free medical checkups, participate in health talks, enjoy food […]

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Excitement at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi spiked as members of the Harlem Globetrotters, an American iconic exhibition basketball team, stopped by the park to show off some of their best tricks and unrivalled stunts. The Harlem Globetrotters, best known for their unique blend of family entertainment and incredible basketball skills, was in Abu Dhabi as […]

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Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), and Dubai Science Park (DSP), the holistic science-focused business community, joined hands to promote current and emerging investment opportunities in Dubai at the GLOBE Forum and Innovation Expo 2018 held in Vancouver, Canada, 14-16 March 2018. The GLOBE Forum 2018, […]

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MODUL University Dubai, the first Austrian University in the Middle East which offers cutting-edge education programs across different fields, has announced academic merit scholarships worth AED 1 million apart from exclusive study grants and guaranteed paid internships to students to mark the Year of Zayed. The University, which offers 360-degree higher education programs aimed at […]

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Gulftainer, the largest privately-owned independent port operator in the world, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced that its subsidiary GT USA has inked an agreement on terms with the State of Delaware, USA, which would grant GT USA exclusive rights to operate and develop the Port of Wilmington for 50 years. Terms […]

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The Port, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has launched its one-of-a-kind “Dhowber” project to strengthen the UAE and Dubai’s leading global position in the maritime transport industry and help shape the sector’s future. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council and […]

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Expo Centre Sharjah has announced that it will host 500 local and international brands and companies at the 44th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show. The biannual Show will launch on Tuesday, with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Show, which will be held from April 3rd to 7th, […]

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The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and teaching institution to focus on governance and public policy in the Arab world, has organized the fifth station of its ‘Future Trip’ programme, in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) at the authority’s headquarters in Dubai’s Academic City. Now in […]

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Now, each time the users of Etisalat services pick up their phone and send an SMS to the number 1110, you would have contributed ‘a dirham of hope’ to the treatment, support and wellbeing of a cancer patient in the country. This great opportunity for community service is the outcome of a fundraising initiative, ‘Dirham […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed an e-mortgage agreement with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), which was signed by His Excellency Juma Bin Humaidan, Deputy Director General of DLD, and His Excellency Mohammed Abdulla Al Nahdi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of DIB. His Excellency Juma Bin Humaidan, Deputy Director General of DLD, commented: “Our new e-mortgage […]

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has replaced several waterbuses by air-conditioned abras in Dubai Marina. The new abras are more convenient to riders and have better operational efficiency. They avail riders an enhanced view of the picturesque landscape of Dubai city, and offer the service at exactly the same fare. “The teams of Marine […]

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Dubai Internet City (DIC) concluded two days of hosting the STEP Conference held on its premises. The event, which saw more than 6,000 visitors, including professionals, startups, entrepreneurs and students visiting the Dubai Internet City community, brought together over 300 speakers from across the technology ecosystem. STEP, which comprised four different conference streams running in […]

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The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, exhibited 100 of the best artworks of the Zayed Painting Contest.The competition had challenged students aged nine to 12 years from 100 schools across the UAE to create art inspired by the life, guiding values and vision of the founding father of the UAE, […]

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A delegation from the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) visited a number of schools in Uganda and Tanzania under the theme, “Dubai Reaches out to Africa’ where two school buses, 400 bags containing school supplies and 50 bicycles were provided in cooperation with Al-Futtaim Motors and Dar Al-BeirSociety in Dubai. This formed a part […]

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While governments have the responsibility of keeping themselves and their citizens connected inwards and outwards, the public must also be mindful of their internet use and question their objectives.Dr. Fahim Kibria, CEO of Kotler Impact, led conversations of how governments can establish a “people-focused” communication model, allowing both sides to develop a communication framework that […]

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The Sharjah Press Club, operating under the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, organised an interactive session titled “The Future of Communication”, on the second day of the 7th International Government Communication Forum, in partnership with the Arabic edition of the world’s leading business magazine, Harvard Business Review (HBR). The session has attracted a mass of some […]

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The business of government has changed dramatically in recent years. So it’s no surprise that the transformation of government operations, coupled with an unprecedented rise in citizen expectations have created extraordinary demands on government communicators. The inaugural session of day 2 at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2018) shed light on the issue at […]

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IWC Schaffhausen launches a new piece of technology, offering customers the opportunity to create a personalized version of the iconic Ingenieur Chronograph. With an easy-to-use configuration tool on iwc.com, customers can design their timepiece by choosing different case materials, dials, hands, straps, and back engravings. With this new development, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer responds […]

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For its 10th participation in Baselworld, Swarovski takes again residency on its spectacular 2000m2 booth situated in Hall 1.1, inviting visitors to an immersive sparkling experience. True highlight, the Fall Winter 18 watch collection takes a brilliant centre stage, starring Crystal Lake and its distinctive dial crafted from a single piece of sapphire crystal. The […]

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The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment’s (NAMA) entities, sponsored four of its members to showcase their startup businesses at STEP 2018, one the region’s most experiential entrepreneur events. With a focus on technology, the business owners at the STEP Start Conference highlighted the latest innovations in their products and […]

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Global Village, the region’s first multicultural festival park, and a family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment saw an unprecedented guest turnout with more than 110,000 guests attending on Friday, March 30th. International pop superstar Liam Payne regaled audiences, performing his global hits including Bedroom Floor, Strip That Down and more at the Main Cultural Stage as […]

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The second and last day of the seventh edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), opened with an inspiring session led by IGCF 2018’s Guest of Honour, Nobel Peace Laureate and former Polish President Lech Walesa, and HE Tariq Saeed Allay, Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). Moderated by Maqsoud Kruse, Executive […]

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Dubai International, DXB, has welcomed nearly 7 million passengers in February, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. The monthly traffic in February totalled 6,928,547 compared to 6,948,157 passengers recorded during the same month in 2017, down marginally by 0.3%. The year to date traffic reached 14,888,693 passengers, down 0.6% […]

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A panel of distinguished female politicians, entrepreneurs and academics took part in a discussion on the final day of the 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) at Expo Centre Sharjah to discuss the role of women leaders in the digital future. Vanessa D’Ambrosio the youngest former Head of State of San Marino, Baroness Michelle Mone, […]

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In line with its commitment to safety and continuous innovation, Chevrolet has created a cutting-edge product feature directly addressing the shifting landscape of distracted driving culture. As the dangerous practice of driver-selfies continues to rise, Chevrolet has come up with a hands-free solution to keep drivers’ focus on the road while capturing the perfect driving […]

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RISE Dubai Creek Harbour at Dubai Creek Harbour by Emaar, the go-to venue in the city for families and kids and every creative soul, will mark the grand finale of its second season on March 30 and 31, after 20 weeks of offering fun-filled activities that welcomed thousands of enthusiastic participants. The final-weekend of RISE […]

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The Range Rover Velar has been judged the most beautifully designed vehicle on the planet, winning the World Car Design of the Year title at the 2018 World Car Awards. Bringing glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family, Velar offers a unique combination of design excellence and engineering integrity. Prof. Dr Ralf Speth, […]

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Living in an age of transformation, and in an age of rapid change, humanity is slowly falling into a state of vertigo, overwhelmed with the pace of change and how it is increasingly taking place in real time. However, Jason Silva, Global Speaker and host of National Geographic’s “Brain Games”, sees great potentials in humanity, […]

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Speaking at IGCF, Sharjah, Dr Mohammed Ayish of American University of Sharjah outlines the skills needed to become a successful digital diplomat and the challenges that the virtual world poses Diplomats must demonstrate and prove their presence in today’s digital world through strategic, creative and analysed messages to create an effective foreign policy for their […]

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Emirates is providing an immersive cinematic experience in its lounges in Dubai International Airport by providing Skylights theatre headsets to customers. The headsets are being trialled in the Business Class lounge in Concourse B for the month of April and in the First Class lounge in concourse B in May. The introduction of these innovative […]

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Cadillac Middle East has announced the arrival of a limited run of 25 cars of the new Championship Edition of the ultra-high-performance model – the Cadillac CTS-V super sedan to the region. The Championship Edition model celebrates Cadillac’s first-ever endurance racing title, representing the 2017 International Motor Sport Association (IMSA) Manufacturer, Driver, Team and Endurance […]

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The 5th edition of the Real Estate Exhibition Acres 2018, wrapped up at Sharjah’s EXPO Centre. Investors and industry professionals gathered to explore the latest and most promising investment opportunities in Sharjah, and learn about the sector’s growth potential, emerging trends, and government initiatives. The exhibition was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh […]

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TECOM Group has partnered with Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) to provide a comprehensive range of medical insurance solutions to the Group’s community members. As part of this strategic agreement, business partners, employees, their families and students will now be able to access this offering seamlessly through axs, TECOM Group’s smart gateway for integrated […]

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won three prestigious awards of The Green Organisation in sustainability and green economy during an event held in RTA Head Office as it is the recipient of the most coveted awards. The event hosted representatives of winning organisations descending on Dubai from all corners of the globe. The […]

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The average 300-room hotel in Dubai will be faced with a bill for AED2.45 million over the coming five years, as bandwidth capability is multiplied to meet rising guest demand, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. The figure, […]

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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has announced a series of workshops to be organised in collaboration with LinkedIn as part of the Arab Professionals Forum. The two entities had launched the Forum last year to provide a platform for Arab professionals from all around the world, and foster stronger cooperation among […]

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Emirates is celebrating the Easter holiday with a range of treats available to customers across all classes on board and in the airport lounges from 30th March to 2nd April. Emirates customers travelling from Dubai to destinations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina, Brazil and the Philippines will be able to enjoy the Easter […]

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This week, Tejari and JAGGAER re-launched in the Middle East following the recent acquisition of strategic procurement company, BravoSolution. The acquirement comes as JAGGAER identifies the Middle East as a key growth market now making the company the largest independent, vertically focused spend management solutions company in the world. During the highly anticipated re-launch events […]

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Simon Anholt, British policy advisor and founder of the ‘Good Country Index’, held a workshop on the sidelines of the International Government Communication Forum 2018 (IGCF), highlighting the importance of a nation’s reputation and its impact on the country’s presence among advanced nations. The workshop introduced heads and directors of Sharjah government entities and departments […]

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His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), received a high-ranking delegation from the Republic of Korea, led by His Excellency Kim Dong-yeon, Minister of Strategy and Finance and Deputy Prime Minister. The meeting at the Dubai headquarters of the UAE Ministry of […]

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With the countdown to the world’s richest horse race in its final stage, racing fans are looking forward to the DP World sponsored $6 million Dubai Turf horse race at the Dubai World Cup Meeting next week The premier Group 1 race for thoroughbred horses aged 3 years and above is the penultimate event on […]

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 HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Air Navigation Services, affirmed that 2017 has been an exceptional and ground breaking year in the history of Dubai Air Navigation Services, revealing that the organisation has achieved three strategic projects that are of paramount significance to the Aviation sector […]

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At Cadillac House in Manhattan today, Cadillac unveiled the first-ever XT4, an all-new compact SUV tailored for the next generation of luxury customers. Developed on an exclusive compact SUV architecture, Cadillac’s entry in the industry’s fastest-growing luxury segment delivers expressive design, confident performance, spacious accommodations and new technologies. “The first-ever 2019 Cadillac XT4 expands our […]

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Global Village, the region’s first multicultural festival park, and a family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment is all set to host the live concert of international pop superstar Liam Payne. The concert will take place on Friday, 30thMarch 2018, from 9:00 pm at the Main Cultural Stage as part of the Global Village Season 22 […]

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ENOC Group won Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) 2018 under the Environmental Category, in recognition for its various sustainable initiatives. The award was presented by H.H Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation The Awards were established to encourage contribution towards the improvement of […]

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The Jaguar F-PACE, 2017 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year, gets the SVR treatment to make it the fastest and most powerful F-PACE yet, with an enhanced chassis and aerodynamics for maximum driver reward in all conditions. Engineered by Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), with a 44% uplift in power, […]

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The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s luxury shopping and dining destination, is adding the trendy all-day dining café and restaurant, L’ETO, to its already impressive portfolio of F&B venues. The venue will open its doors this summer, along the stunning waterfront promenade, where visitors will be able to enjoy their favourite items, such […]

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The National Media Council (NMC)’s Board of Directors underlined the importance of developing local media content production to achieve the National Agenda 2021 and the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, at its meeting yesterday, chaired by His Excellency dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and NMC Chairman. Present at the meeting were H.E. […]

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Waterpark fans can splash into the weekend on Thursday, April 5th, 2018, with the launch of ‘Aquaventure After Dark’, a brand-new evening concept that will see Dubai and the Middle East’s number one waterpark open its doors at 7:30pm for moonlit fun set to the backdrop of a live DJ. In partnership with Coca-Cola® and […]

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Tesla electric vehicles under the Dubai Taxi fleet had made so far 64,186 since launched in September 2017, travelling 2.1 million kilometres. The project is part of RTA’s drive towards using clean energy transit means. Adel Ahmed Sharif, Director of Fleet Operations at Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), […]

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Sharjah’s real estate market is a popular choice for affordable living in the UAE. It has emerged as a strategic investment destination with a series of large project launches and government initiatives. Tilal City is one such project that sets the benchmark for all other projects to come in Sharjah. Tilal Properties is a joint […]

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SOUQ.com has announced the third edition of ‘Everything For You Sale’ giving customers a chance to shop for what they want at great prices, with up to 70% off from Wednesday, March 28 to Saturday, March 31. The third edition of SOUQ’s biggest sale of the season will give customers the opportunity to search for […]

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Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security, and Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, visited the ‘ALZAD World of Food’ Pavilion, set up by the UAE Office for Future Food Security at the third edition of the Mother Of The Nation Festival, which is being held […]

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Set to open in Q2 2019, the AED 340 million community-centric retail and leisure destination will be among the UAE’s most sustainable malls, designed to meet the requirements of an Estidama Three Pearl, which is equivalent to the LEED Gold rating, for exceptional performance in energy and water conservation. It will feature more than 77 […]

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For the first time since 2010, John Cena will go head-to-head with Triple H at the Greatest Royal Rumble event at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. AST. Tickets for this historic event are available this Saturday, March 31 at 12 midnight AST via ticketingboxoffice.com. Tickets will also […]

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Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has expanded the portfolio of hotel projects under its upscale lifestyle hotel and serviced residences brand, Vida Hotels and Resorts, with the new Vida Za’abeel, set centrally in Zabeel, a mega-development by Emaar as a joint venture with Meraas. Za’abeel is a mixed-use development […]

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Emirates today announced it will add a second daily flight between Dubai and Prague, after steadily growing passenger numbers on the route during the eight years since launch of operations in July 2010. The new Emirates flight will commence from 1st July 2018 to meet the increasing demand for both inbound and outbound travel. The  […]

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Master developer Nakheel is calling for ground preparation proposals for PALM360, the iconic, two-tower luxury hotel and residential project on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. The works will pave the way for the construction of Palm Jumeirah’s tallest structure – a 260 metre landmark development comprising Raffles The Palm Dubai Hotel and Raffles Residences PALM360. The project will also boast the […]

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Epson Europe announced today that 45 of its projector display products, that are designed to meet the needs of the educational and corporate sectors, have been certified according to the global, third-party sustainability certification TCO Certified. It is administered by TCO Development that is owned by a non-profit organization based in Sweden. To be certified, […]

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Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is spreading the football fever at City Centre Me’aisem this spring with free football sessions, themed interactive activities and exciting giveaways until May 15, 2018. As millions of fans in the country gear up for the […]

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The capital city of the UAE has a lot to offer, whether you are an adrenaline junkie, an art lover or an adventure and beach enthusiast.  Hotels.com™ has selected the top hotels in Abu Dhabi that are also close to the all the major tourist attractions in the city. The iconic St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, […]

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The growth of UAE’s retail industry continues to pick up the pace, drawing momentum from the impressive expansion of the local retail real estate landscape.  Based on the latest A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index, an annual study that ranks the top-30 developing countries for expansion worldwide, UAE’s ranking improved by two notches in 2017 […]

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Dubai-based flydubai new Holidays division is on sale.  The online portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for passengers to browse for and book their holiday packages consisting of flights and hotels, with the option to add ancillary services. Commenting on the launch, Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer of flydubai, said: “The launch of […]

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Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is partnering with the Small & Medium Business Corporation (SBC) of South Korea to support investment opportunities and industrial cooperation for small businesses. The two organisations have agreed to work together to support SME business development programmes and to foster closer trade ties between the two countries. As part of […]

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Jaguar Land Rover is proud to announce it will show three new vehicles at the New York Motor Show alongside the widest range in the history of the company. Developed and engineered by Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, the F-PACE SVR is the fastest and most powerful version of this award-winning SUV. The F-PACE won […]

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SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, reaffirming the global appeal and innovativeness of its marketing communication endeavors yet again, won three awards at Golden City Gate Awards 2018 at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism trade fair. The 18th edition of the awards saw a jury […]

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Continuing the distinguished track-record of winning top industry recognitions, Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, has been recognised as the ‘Stylish Luxury Hotel’ at the Luxury Travel Guide Africa & Middle East Awards 2018. The Luxury Travel Guide Awards represent the pinnacle of travel and tourism achievement, and champion the best in the […]

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The 10th edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award will open doors for registration on April 1 and August 31 is the final day for applications. The announcement regarding the opening of the five-month long registration window was made by HE Moaza Al Marri, Secretary General of the Award, during a meeting […]

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Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), part of Mubadala’s network of healthcare providers, will host the sixth Advanced Diabetes Conference (ADC), featuring sessions by leading diabetes experts from the Middle East with a focus on SGLT2 inhibitors and their role as a first-line treatment of diabetes. Set to run from 27 to 28 April 2018 […]

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Rove Hotels has partnered with ‘letswork’ to create inspiring co-working spaces across all Rove Hotels including the upcoming Rove Dubai Marina, the newest addition to the Rove Hotels portfolio, scheduled to open in Q2 of this year. ‘letswork’ is a community which transforms the best venues to connect stimulating spaces where visitors can work, meet and innovate. This partnership aims […]

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Juma Al Majid Est., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai Motors in the UAE, has announced that the all-new Hyundai Accent is now available in the UAE, following the vehicle’s official MENA launch in Bahrain earlier this month. First revealed in Korea last year, the fifth generation of Hyundai’s popular small sedan features a bold new […]

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The month of February saw widespread activities and initiatives throughout the UAE. In celebration of Innovation Month, Al Jaziri Motors partnered up with the Ministry of Interior. Joining the Ministry of Interior’s luxurious car fleet is none other than the Lamborghini Aventador Coupe. This collaboration is a match made in heaven for both Al Jaziri Motors and the Ministry […]

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AVANI Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to its growing pipeline with the signing of AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences currently being developed in Dubai by ALFAHIM, one of the UAE’s largest conglomerates. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 48-storey new-build property will be the third AVANI in Dubai […]

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 Disney Princess fans in the UAE have 12 more days to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the magical world of Disneyland® Paris and meet their favourite Disney princesses, by entering a competition exclusive to the Middle East. In celebration of the upcoming Festival of Pirates and Princesses at Disneyland® Paris this Spring, the Disney Princess […]

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For the 4th consecutive year, HP Inc.is participating at INDEX Exhibition – Dubai.  HP will be showcasing innovative technology that has revolutionised the interior design industry by offering a new and simplified process of design delivery. Partnering with local and international designers, HPdemonstrates various innovative design applications printed with their unique HP latex technology. Using […]

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Following its first roadshow in Madrid last year, Gastech 2018 is preparing to hit the road once again, this time gathering regional and international business leaders, government representatives and renowned influencers at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday, April 24, to discuss the continued evolution of the growing gas and LNG market. […]

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Arrivals from the Middle East, North America and Africa will drive growth in Egypt’s tourism industry to 2021, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. Between 2018 and 2021, arrivals from North America will increase at a Compound Annual […]

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 The 2018 Formula 1® calendar is off to a great start, and this year will see Yas Marina Circuit celebrate its tenth anniversary edition of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Since the inaugural race in 2009, organisers have continued to innovate and provide the very definition of a modern grand prix, borne out by […]

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“My City Centre Masdar, Majid Al Futtaim’s first shopping destination to open in Abu Dhabi, will exemplify leadership in sustainable design and operation, in line with Masdar City and the UAE capital’s long-term sustainability goals,” said Ghaith Shocair, Chief Executive Officer of Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim – Properties. Set to open in Q2 […]

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 Supported by the Ministry of Economy, the  4th Annual Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium organized by startAD and VentureSouq saw more than 250 local and global experts come together to discuss methods to empower new angel investors, as well as strengthen the potential of angel investment in creating a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UAE. The symposium provided education on key topics related to angel investing, in order to demystify investments in start-ups […]

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A cohort of students from the Advertising, PR and Media programme at Middlesex University Dubai organised an event on campus, on Thursday, 22 March 2018 at 10am. The campaign aims to raise awareness for gender equality by tying into the HeForShe movement here in the UAE. HeForShe is a global solidarity campaign originally founded by UN Women, inviting […]

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Sweden’s Alex Noren moved into the European Tour Race to Dubai’s top five after a terrific display saw him play a mammoth 133 holes for an eventual third place finish at the WGC – Dell Technologies Match Play. The nine time European Tour winner came into the final day with a 100% record after winning […]

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 One year after launching its ‘Follow Your Happiness’ employee community engagement programme, Canon Middle East (CME) and Canon Central and North Africa have announced the phenomenal success the award-winning programme has achieved. With a total of 21 community activities involving over 300 participations in 2017, ‘Follow Your Happiness’ engaged Canon’s own employees by giving them […]

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Internet of Things (IoT)-based attacks are already a reality. A recent CEB, now Gartner, survey found that nearly 20 percent of organizations observed at least one IoT-based attack in the past three years. To protect against those threats Gartner, Inc. forecasts that worldwide spending on IoT securitywill reach $1.5 billion in 2018, a 28 percent increase […]

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Jumeirah Beach Residents (JBR) marked the successful conclusion of its 10-day Street Beats Music Festival on 24 March. Featuring more than 60 local and international artists and musicians, the event was part of the destination’s ongoing #WOWJBR campaign and transformed JBR into a vast open-air stage. Among the over 600 unique performances that kept spectators […]

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RDPETRO, the largest oil and gas conference in the world fully dedicated to research and development, is to be held on 9th-10th May 2018 in Abu Dhabi. This year there is a particular focus on tech start-ups who will play a pivotal role in bringing new perspectives to RDPETRO, which presents a unique platform and […]

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The Year of Zayed is the perfect time for businesses to ‘go green’ according to local UAE-based firm, Zaeto. The environmentally-friendly product provider was launched in January to answer the growing needs of the Middle East, as the region looks to more sustainable ways of protecting and maintaining equipment and machinery that are vital to […]

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noon, the digital marketplace created in the region, for the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, is gearing up for the Middle East’s largest experiential tech festival, the STEP Conference, with an action-packed line-up of events. From March 28-29, visitors to the STEP Conference at Dubai Internet City, can jump in a Volkswagen […]

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 Meraas has commenced handover of the 63 luxurious one-to-four-bedroom homes at Nikki Beach Residences. Located on the shores of Pearl Jumeira, an island destination created by Meraas, Nikki Beach Residences is an affluent address in the sought-after Jumeira 1 district with a limited collection of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, six townhouses, and a 4-bedroom […]

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The new payment plan, applicable across all Al Hamra inventory, will offer potential buyers the opportunity to move into their own luxury property for as little as AED7,200 and own their own home in less than five years; Al Hamra Village among most popular places to live in the UAE Leading UAE developer, Al Hamra, […]

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ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (“ENBD REIT”), the Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited (the “Fund Manager”), has celebrated its One Year Anniversary since listing on Nasdaq Dubai, with a series of key milestones passed during the twelve months from March 2017. Senior members of the Nasdaq Dubai and ENBD […]

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As part of the brand’s global direction and involvement in the arts, Cadillac is set to continue its commitment in the Middle East. The luxury marque’s latest partnership with Dubai TV will see a star-studded list of Middle East celebrities and influencers grace the region’s screens in the newly aired Carpool Karaoke Arabia, from the […]

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Emirates Airline has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards. Emirates won the prestigious accolade based the evaluation from a jury comprised of executives and experts from different sectors within the aviation industry. Thierry Antinori, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates received the award on behalf of the […]

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A joint initiative between The Embassy of Canada in Abu Dhabi, Consulate General of Canada in Dubai, Embassy of France, Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Institut français in the UAE, and VOX Cinemas, the 8th FrancOfilm Festival sets out the spotlight to the UAE premier screening of ZACHARY RICHARD, Toujours Batailleur, an award-winning Acadian feature […]

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Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of its first food and beverage reality web series, ‘Kitchen Secrets by Atlantis, The Palm’ in partnership with San Pellegrino on Thursday 22nd March 2018. The web series will take viewers behind the scenes and unveil the kitchen secrets behind some of the most reputed restaurants in Dubai and explore the […]

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An in-depth analysis by LinkedIn about sales professionals in the UAE has revealed key supply and demand issues within the UAE sales job market, stressing the need for UAE sales professionals to develop more ‘hard skills’. Comparing the top skills listed on LinkedIn profiles for sales professionals in the UAE with professionals in Europe, UAE […]

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Dubai Land Department, DLD, has announced the winners of the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2018, who were honoured at a closing ceremony yesterday. The department received more than 170 nominations submitted by 69 companies in 22 categories from eight countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as Egypt, India and the […]

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, partnered with Meraas to bring a ‘Year of Zayed’ activation to SIKKA Art Fair 2018, which takes under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture, and running from 17th to […]

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The Global Retail Alliance (GRA) platform launches today in the Middle East and North Africa in a step that aims to provide guidance and inspiration about global and local trends in the retail community to one of the region’s largest and most important industry sectors. “We see three key global trends; increase in online and […]

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Emirates has completed the application of the specially-designed ‘Year of Zayed’ livery on ten of its aircraft. This tribute to the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was first unveiled in November 2017 on the fuselage of Emirates’ 100th A380 aircraft, and commemorates the 100th year of HH Sheikh Zayed’s birth. Watch the […]

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Christie’s 25th auction season in the region concluded with combined sale total of $10,121,000 / AED37,164,312 and combined sell through rates of 80.5% by lot and 80.5% by value. Buyers from 47 countries participated in the auctions and the top lot of the Spring 2018 sale week was a Patek Philippe, reference 1518 made for […]

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Experiential event agency BRAG and Miral, the developer behind Yas Island’s leisure attractions, are collaborating to create Club Social, a platform that celebrates the ‘social’ in social media through a new destination and meet-up concept. The first edition of Club Social will focus on food, taking place April 27-28, 2018, and delivering a full weekend’s […]

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Today, digital communication expands far beyond the text messages and mobile emails it once consisted of. We have become more visually-oriented than ever before, and as a result, images and videos have become the new language for self-expression, helping us share the moments and experiences we simply cannot put into words. In 2017 alone, it […]

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 Design-led Aloft Hotels, a part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of Aloft Me’aisam – the brand’s second property to open in the buzzing city of Dubai and fourth across the United Arab Emirates.   Owned and developed by Dubai Properties, the Aloft Me’aisam caters for the vibrant traveller looking for an urban space to be […]

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Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai is proud to announce that four chefs received the awards during the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2018, a series of practical and display-based culinary competitions; entry to which is open to professional chefs, pastry chefs, cooks and bakers. Some of the competitions are designed for entry by a single competitor; others are […]

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Classic looks that hide a thoroughly modern interior. Like the rest of the Pirelli Collezione range for prestige historic cars, the new Stelvio Corsa tyre created specifically for the Ferrari 250 GTO maintains a period appearance while incorporating cutting-edge technology. This classic name from Pirelli’s history has been resurrected for its latest tyre, in agreement […]

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Inspired by Dutch painter and the current Van Gogh Alive Art Exhibition at d3, Samovar Carpets, 6IX Degrees Entertainment and Wool & Silk Rugs have teamed up to create a hand-knotted carpet, inspired by one of his most famed paintings. The original oil canvas depicts the view from the east-facing window of Gogh’s asylum room, […]

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There is a constant stream of innovation affecting every aspect of our everyday lives. These ideas are changing the way we see the world and changing the world itself, driving us towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this rapidly-changing era, hundreds of thousands of smartphones have been manufactured, millions of messages have been exchanged and […]

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JMA group today announced that it will open a chain of twenty supermarkets in Dubai by the end of 2018 with an initial investment of AED 60 million, creating an estimated over 1000 jobs in the country. The group will invest further to open over 100 more convenience stores across UAE, GCC and Asia by […]

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The organizer of “International Dubai Fashion Week” (iDFW) announced the launch of the unique regional event on the 26th, 27th and 28th April 2018 with a new and innovative identity. Where the list of exhibitors has been expanded, and an accompanying exhibition has been allocated, in addition to contracts with a team of renowned designers, and […]

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 Nestlé Middle East is celebrating World Water Day with updates on a new drinking well in Jordan, a study on the Lebanese Shouf Biosphere groundwater, and annual awareness activities across several countries in the region, conducted in support of the company’s core purpose of Enhancing Quality of Life and Contributing to a Healthier Future. This year’s […]

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New technologies have changed the way consumers shop today. As consumer sentiment and spending habits evolve, the dominance of digital has transformed the modern shopping experience.This week, 250 industry players will gather in Dubai for the Retail Leaders Circle MENAto analyse recent trends, share and market insights and discuss how businesses can become more agile […]

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Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, announces the launch of Reflection–a newAED 440 million, boutique residential development on Reem Island. Sales for Reflection will commence on Saturday 31st March at Aldar’s sales centre on Yas Island, with prices starting from AED 580,000. Reflection consists of two towers offering […]

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Kids at the Arsenal Soccer School Dubai (ASSD) this morning learned new skills and tricks when Arsenal players Héctor Bellerín, Calum Chambers and Rob Holding stopped by for a special visit. The players used Friday’s practice to train students how to ‘play the Arsenal way,’ then taking to the pitch themselves to play matches at 7he […]

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As part of its ongoing commitment to bridge the gap between depleting natural water supply and the increasing demand for clean and safe water, Metito, the global provider of intelligent water management solutions, calls to reinforce access to clean drinking water as a universal human right amidst extreme climate change unravelling an even more challenging […]

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The Sustainable City, the first fully-operational sustainable community in the Middle East, has been named ‘Happiest Community’ at the closing ceremony of the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2018, which took place on 21st March at the Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai. The community also won the award for the ‘Best Real Estate Project’ in the ‘Master Development’ […]

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AUTOTRUST Multibrand Car Repair and Service Centers Network are to host a first of its kind women-only road trip, named AUTOTRUST She Drives, in the UAE this Friday, 23rd March. Continuing the spirit of the celebration of women during the month of March with International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, AUTOTRUST She Drives will see […]

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Did you ever leave your deep fryer or wedding ring in your Uber recently? Well someone did. Just as Mercury falls into Retrograde, we’re taking a look into our Middle East’s Uber Lost & Found Index to see what has been left behind in Ubers over the last year (March ’17 – March ’18) – and […]

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A free online ‘risk assessment’ from a leading U.S.-based hospital is helping people around the world take positive steps to reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer, and giving doctors more data on the risk factors associated with the disease. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, according to World Health Organization figures, […]

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Dubai based QnA International today revealed that the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has endorsed the fourth annual of their premier HR Tech MENA Summit. This one of a kind initiative in the MENA region is focused on how technology developments affect Human Resources function across organizations in all the sectors. Initiated in […]

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Global Village, the region’s first multicultural festival park, and family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, celebrated International Day of Happiness 2018 with loads of fun activities and interactive games that took place at the Roman Amphitheater from 4 PM till 9 PM. In keeping with this year’s theme, ‘Share Happiness – focusing on the […]

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Emaar is joining millions of people around the world to observe Earth Hour on March 24, 2018, by switching off all non-essential lights across its master-planned communities. Supporting World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) landmark movement that unites people to show their commitment to the planet, Emaar has also called on all residents in its communities to […]

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Athletes who have been participating in Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018 over the last three days were treated to a Culture Day as part of their visit to the UAE’s capital for the Games. The Local Organizing Committee of the IX MENA Games took them on a tour of key cultural sites […]

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Emirates received three Regional Passenger Choice Awards for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, Best Inflight Wi-Fi in the Middle East, and the Best Overall Experience in the Middle East at the 2018 APEX Passenger Choice Awards ceremony held during APEX Asia in Shanghai, China. These are the most recent accolades awarded to Emirates, in addition to the Five-Star […]

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Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, and Knowledge Group (KG), trusted partner and solutions provider for MENA’s most prominent organizations, entered the Guinness World Records for creating the largest notebook mosaic logo in celebration of the Year of Zayed. The record-breaking initiative also coincides with UAE […]

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Colgate-Palmolive has announced the launch of its “Save Water” campaign In the GCC to inspire millions of people to turn off the tap while brushing their teeth and conserve millions of liters of water. The one-month long campaign will be rolled out across television, social media and digital platforms featuring record breaking Olympic Champion Swimmer […]

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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has announced plans to organise its “Knowledge Week” event in a number of countries around the world to shed light on the initiatives and key takeaways from the Arab Knowledge Project, as well as on the Foundation’s projects. The expansion is part of the Arab Knowledge […]

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Throughout March, and in support of propelling the UAE onto the international stage as a leading hub for the arts, in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups launched by TECOM Group, which seeks to nurture ideas and businesses to their next phase of growth, has opened its doors to five international artists in collaboration […]

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Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DP World, has met senior  executives from India’s Tata Group to explore opportunities for cooperation, knowledge sharing and best practice. Discussions covered logistics and supply chain operations, innovative customer care and creating high quality, sustainable services. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Al Haddad, Chief […]

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GEMS Education has reaffirmed its commitment to making quality education accessible for all students throughout their schooling and beyond, by signing agreements with five more colleges and universities that will offer scholarships exclusively to GEMS students, with a total value of over AED 100 million. The universities participating in the programme are; Middlesex University Dubai, an internationally […]

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Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, saw strong success in enabling smart utilities during UAE Innovation Month, With UAE utilities providers supporting Smart Cities and smart grids, the Gulf […]

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Emirates was the first international airline to land a scheduled commercial flight at the newly inaugurated passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport last night. To mark the occasion the airline deployed one of its special ‘Year of Zayed’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, highlighting the ties between Oman and the UAE. Flight EK 864 landed at 5:55pm, […]

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Meraas has announced the winners of its first annual brokers awards at a ceremony held at the Yacht Club at Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai on Jumeira Bay, on Sunday evening. The Meraas Brokers Awards were created to recognise the impact leading real estate brokers have had on the industry in Dubai, and the ceremony […]

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Releasing in the UAE on the 22nd  March 2018 – the thrilling tale of Red Sparrow features the journey of a Dominika Egorova, who turns from a prima ballerina to a weapon of the Russian state. Played by Jennifer Lawrence, Dominika faces a bleak and uncertain future after she suffers an injury that ends her […]

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Yahlive, a UAE-based satellite broadcaster, has successfully delivered a piece of home to television screens across the Middle East and South West Asia. Rolling into its fourth year of successful reach to the Farsi-speaking market, Yahlive has cemented its position as a community driver, binding the market from various regions together. With 107 exclusive free-to-air […]

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, took Dubai Art Season to ‘DIFC Art Nights’ on Monday 19th March as the Cultural Partner to the event. Dubai Culture activated it’s ‘Melodies of Happiness’ initiative with a live musical performance that brought together three gifted international musicians, in […]

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 Continued quality education is an integral element to the success of young jobseekers, a debate at the sixth annual Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF) found. Dr Arturo Condo, President of EARTH University, chaired the heated debate titled ‘Is a university degree the worst investment a young person can make?’, with Mr Jan-cayo Fiebeg, Venture […]

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Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of Art Dubai – the fair’s most globally diverse to date – will open its doors to the public tomorrow. Art Dubai 2018 will welcome a variety […]

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Hotels will comprise 20% of the total show area at Arabian Travel Market 2018, the largest exhibition of regional and global hotel brands in the history of ATM. Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25, ATM 2018 will feature 68 main hotel stand exhibitors, including eight new brands, over an area of […]

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Mother’s day is a day to celebrate the bond of love and affection that a mother shares with her children. To rejoice the spirit of motherhood, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) introduced a creative campaign to honor the mothers all across Dubai. The campaign will go live from 14 March – until Mother’s Day […]

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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), on Saturday co-hosted a private convening of two dozen educational peers and stakeholders at the 2018 Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF) in Dubai to facilitate discourse on the topic: “Strengthening the Global Education Ecosystem through Fostering a Global Learning & Sharing Infrastructure to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal #4”. The […]

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The sixth annual Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF) 2018 in Dubai heard three inspiring stories by young people, who have touched lives of many and inspires others to draw on the power of education to transform the world we live in. Rodrigo Hübner Mendes, the Founder and CEO of the Rodrigo Mendes Institute, a […]

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Sharjah’s pavilion at the Paris Book Fair has hosted a panel titled ‘Different Theatre’, which addressed the ‘Master of Performing Arts’ in the UAE. Featuring actors Habib Ghuloom and Saleh Karamah, the event formed part of a series of activities organised in celebration of Sharjah’s selection as Special Guest City at the fair.Mohsen Suleiman, the […]

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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for another year of significant portfolio expansion as it forges ahead with plans to open 11 new properties in nine countries by the end of 2018. The global hospitality firm, which currently operates 83 hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, will make its debut in […]

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 In partnership with Freshly Ground Sounds, Careem and Virgin Mobile, Dubai’s favourite gastropub is announcing a stellar line up for their 4th edition of SpringFest. The bi-annual event is bigger and better than ever before with a weekend of merriment from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st April. The three-day event full of live music and […]

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The Fifth Element is an intergalactic horological weather station enabling accurate weather forecasting even when the power goes down. Four (UFO) elements: clock, barometer, hygrometer, and thermometer combine in a mothership (with Ross, the alien pilot) to create an entity much larger than the sum of its parts: The Fifth Element. An analogue weather station […]

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As part of their initiative to empower women in sports, the Dubai Sports Council, in partnership with Aventura Parks, have announced a brand new women-only obstacle race that will be held next month. The Aventura Women’s Warrior Challenge will be held on April 7 at the Aventura Ziplining Park inside Mushrif Park and organisers are […]

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With less than a week to go to until the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup kicks-off, Manchester City FC Academy Director Jason Wilcox is preparing to bring his young team to the UAE capital – where they will go head-to-head with teams from across the globe. In addition to the Manchester side, Melbourne City FC […]

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The Middle East’s tourist boom shows no sign of slowing – as new figures reveal the region has overtaken Europe in regards to the number of new hotel rooms in the pipeline. According to ‘The Middle East Hotel Construction Overview’ report by TOPHOTELPROJECTS – prepared ahead of this year’s editions of The Hotel Show Saudi […]

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On March 22, 2018, the official UN World Water Day, Surge will host a family picnic in partnership with Suqia, the UAE Water Aid Foundation and The Sustainable City. The organisations are encouraging members of the public to attend this free event from 4-7pm at The Sustainable City to learn more about water-related issues and be […]

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Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) announced its 2017 results, which overshot the 3-million visitor milestone for the second consecutive year. Welcoming a record 3.3 million delegates and attendees in 2017, up 9% from the previous year, the region’s largest trade venue hosted 353 MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and business events – a formidable 18% increase over 2016 – including 103 […]

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As Sharjah wraps up one of its most significant participations in Paris Book Fair 2018, as the fair’s Special Guest City, breaking down cultural and lingual barriers between East and West, the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature (Etisalat Award), organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and sponsored by ‘Etisalat […]

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Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a compliant bank in the UAE, today announced that its Internal Audit function has received the “Generally Conforms” rating, which stands as the highest rating, following a quality assessment review by the UAE Internal Auditors Association (IAA). Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chairman of UAE IAA, presented John Iossifidis, CEO of Noor Bank, […]

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Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, is launching the first French pavillion at OGWA 2018, the oil and gas sector’s largest event in the Sultanate of Oman. A renowned list of leading French oil and gas companies will be represented in the pavilion extending the latest knowledge, technologies […]

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Umm Saleh fills with pride each time her son rolls a bowling ball to record another game-winning strike. Saleh Al Marri dominates the lanes wherever he plays. The 24-year-old Emirati is a bowling sensation with a remarkable record of victories and an impressive tally of strikes. But what is even more impressive is the change he […]

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The first event of the 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), due to open next Wednesday, March 28, at Expo Centre Sharjah, will bring international heavyweights representing both government and private sectors in a ground-breaking discussion on the rapidly transforming role of both public and private entities in the new digital age. Chaired by Sean […]

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Leading global luxury and lifestyle communications network, SERMO, has launched its fourth annual Influencer Index – its analysis of the top digital influencers and “ones-to-watch” in its 18 markets worldwide. The Index is designed to help clients keep on top of the ever-growing influencer talent pool. Fashion icon and entrepreneur Dana Al Tuwarish was named […]

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Joining millions across the globe, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay will celebrate Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lighting, thus sending out a powerful message about a brighter future for the planet. Saturday March 24th 2018, marks the 11th year of Earth Hour, the biggest environmental event of the year which celebrates and generates responsibility towards […]

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Following the global success of last year’s International Day of Happiness activation, Rove Hotels are taking over the UAE with the “Roving Bus of Happiness” to celebrate the official United Nation’s #InternationalDayofHappiness on 20 March 2018 and support the UAE vision to be among the happiest countries in the world. From 16-20 March 2018, the big, […]

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The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) hosted a meeting of UAE bankers to discuss the principal qualifications framework for the position of entry-level certified retail bankers. The meeting aligned with the efforts of the National Qualifications Authority (NQA) towards setting the benchmarks for competency in various sectors including banking. Noura Abbas Ahmed, […]

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As temperatures across the United Arab Emirates begin to rise, the dawn of spring brings new beginnings and opportunities to explore new cultures and destinations at their best. This spring, Cathay Pacific is providing more reasons to travel by launching special promotional fares to 30 global destinations. Cathay Pacific Area Manager Middle East Jonathan Ng […]

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Union National Bank has been conferred with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for the third consecutive year. The CSR Label recognition was received by Mr. Ali Khaled Alhashmi, Senior Vice President & Head of Human Resources & Centre of Excellence Group from UNB from H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair the Chairman of Dubai Chamber in […]

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Marina Mall Abu Dhabi has launched its MOMentous Mother’s Day campaign, which will see a number of fun and glamourous activities for both mothers and families to participate in over the next five days. From today (March 19), residents in the UAE who share throwback photos of their mothers get the chance to win one […]

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Over 300 exhibitors from all over the world join The Big 5 Heavy launch edition from 26 – 28 March 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. International heavyweights in construction machinery will be in Dubai for one week only at The Big 5 Heavy next week, which will run from 26 – 28 March […]

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Knight Frank’s Hub Report, focuses on benchmarking Dubai against seven other key global cities of: New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney across the four key sectors of manufacturing & logistics, business & financial services and tourism. This release looks at the development of one of the most important economic sectors in […]

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MEED has announced this year’s finalists of the only recognition scheme honouring completed projects in the Gulf region. A total of 94 projects from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are competing for honours in 16 different categories of the annual MEED Projects Awards, in association with Mashreq. The UAE led […]

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Andria Zafirakou, an art and textiles teacher from Alperton Community School, Brent, London, has been named as the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2018, awarded under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. The glittering […]

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“Must we change, can we change, will we change?” These were the three questions posed by former United States Vice President and leading environmentalist Al Gore on the second day of the sixth Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF 2018), which took place at The Atlantis Dubai on March 18. The prominent author and activist, […]

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 The contemporary homegrown eatery Homestead Restaurant and Bakery is the latest in a long line of food and beverage concepts to open its doors at Dubai’s eclectic new destination The Yard, located in the neighbourhood of Al Khawaneej. The city’s latest foodie haven aims to attract residents from the local community and beyond. Its charming […]

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From breath-taking décor to exquisite cuisine and keenly attentive service, weddings at Address Boulevard deliver enchanting memories and captivating moments of the big day. Spectacular event venues make up a refined palette of choices, including outdoor and indoor venues that are specifically designed to deliver a celebration graced by class and finesse. And being second […]

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 From chastising Jeremy Corbyn, UK’s Leader of the Opposition, for his “disgraceful behaviour of being an apologist for the Russian regime” to candid views on Brexit and US President Donald Trump, former British prime minister Tony Blair and George Osborne, editor of London Evening Standard and a former Chancellor of the Exchequer, offered varied perspectives […]

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WOMEN ACHIEVE, a women’s advancement initiative launched by AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Women in Business Committee, celebrated its fifth anniversary on March 15, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The symposium featured keynote addresses by The Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E., Virginia Grebbien, Chief of Staff, Parsons Corporation and Asantewaa […]

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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, Empower, has been awarded the Dubai Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, label for the fourth year consecutively, in recognition of its commitment to achieving sustainable development and its CSR efforts. The award highlights Empower’s established culture of environmental awareness among its employees, customers, and community members. Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO […]

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The UAE is set to join countries from around the world for the biggest environment event of the year “Earth Hour”, a landmark drive introduced by World Wildlife Fund, WWF, in 2007. The initiative has become known as the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, bringing over 7,000 cities, as well as 180 countries […]

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Three edtech start-ups, the UAE’s TeachMeNow, the UK’s Chatterbox and Nigeria’s dot Learn, have won the inaugural ‘Next Billion’ Edtech Prize instituted by The Varkey Foundation to recognise the most innovative technology destined to have a radical impact on education in low-income and emerging world countries. All three winners will be awarded US$25,000 as well […]

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In his ministerial statement at the sixth annual Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF) in Dubai, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, called upon educators and students to embrace “the value of tolerance that will have the most profound and beneficial impact” in tackling the issues surrounding global education […]

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In line with its vision for a “Workplace of the Future”, Samsung Electronics has launched its new interactive digital flip chart, the Samsung Flip WM55H, across the UAE.  First introduced at the company’s First Look event during CES 2018, the innovative flip chart promotes more collaborative digital engagement by alleviating the most prominent challenges businesses […]

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SIKKA Art Fair 2018, a flagship event of Dubai Art Season held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture, is the first annual initiative of its kind focused on supporting and showcasing Emirati, UAE and GCC based artists, and features a ‘House of […]

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 A debate on the rise of populism led delegate voters at the sixth Global Education & Skills Forum, to reject warnings on its growing prominence, which was decided through a swing-vote victory. The motion titled ‘Is the rise of populism a dangerous thing for society?’ was chaired by Nick Ferrari, London-based LBC (originally the London Broadcasting […]

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The persistent and rapid development of technology features is arguably what defines the smartphone industry above all else. Take FullView display technology, for instance, which has quickly gone from being an emerging trend to a cornerstone of premium smartphone design. Over the past 12 months we have seen FullView displays become the norm but as […]

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As our world continues to be shaped by armed conflict, the Global Education & Skills Forum 2018 discoursed the role of education in tackling war and peace, and identifying what educators, civil society and policy makers can do to affect positive change. Moderated by Jamie Lowether-Pinkerton, the ‘Boardroom’ panel comprised of Her Excellency Sarah Zeid, […]

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Art Dubai 2018 will feature 105 galleries from 48 countries, making it the fair’s most globally diverse season with a host of activities, workshops and talks for the entire family. And if you’ve got only one day to see it all, here’s our guide to make the most of it. Get your ticket now! Skip […]

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The emerging consumers markets in the Middle East, led by strong growth in the UAE, continue to drive the luxury furniture sector upwards. Well established brands, are constantly choosing Dubai as a platform to promote their products, making UAE a desirable shopping destination. Keeping in trend and raising the bar in luxurious retail is the Poltrona […]

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Allsopp & Allsopp are offering to show you the inside of a property, from the outside. How? It’s all down to their use of modern day technology. Each For Sale or To Let board that sits outside one of their listings will now carry a QR code on their top right hand corner. QR (Quick […]

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Noor Ali Al Noman, Director of the Department of e-Government in Sharjah, has been honoured with two awards for her outstanding digital achievements and unrivalled success as a Digital Leader at an the prestigious “Future IT Summit 2018”, held under the patronage and presence of the UAE Ministry of Economy, organised by GEC Media Group […]

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The Varkey Foundation today launched the inaugural ‘Next Billion’ Edtech Prize to recognise the most innovative technology destined to have a radical impact on education in low income and emerging world countries. This new prize will identify, spotlight and celebrate the world’s leading edtech startups that have shown through ingenuity and innovation that they can […]

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Evonik, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, participates in the Middle East Coating Show (MECS) on 19-21 March 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center. “The Coatings industry in the Middle East presents great opportunities for Evonik and we show our commitment to the region by regularly participating in MECS in Dubai” said […]

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The sixth Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF) opened in Dubai underpinning the need to ‘ensure every child has access to education’ and with a searing call to put an end to school shootings, especially following one of the world’s deadliest incidents in which 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in […]

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) has hosted a workshop with representatives from commercial shopping malls and retail outlets to discuss the new rental law project. The three-day workshop, which ran from 13th to 15th March, was attended by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; His Excellency Judge Abdulqader Mousa, Director of the […]

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Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has today inaugurated the eighth edition of SIKKA Art Fair, which will run from 17th to 26th March 2018 at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood as a […]

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Meraas in partnership with The National Programme for Happiness and Positivity hosted the Happiness Carnival at City Walk, the lifestyle destination by Meraas, marking the start of this year’s Happiness Journey. Traditional Emirati, Indian and Chinese dancers, stilt walkers, African drummers, hula hoop dancers and marching bands were among the 2,000 participants who created a […]

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Artists with a passion for horses have gathered at Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) to introduce their horse-themed pieces to the regional equestrian community and those who have a keen interest in art. The event, which draws to a close tomorrow (Saturday, March 17) has a total of 10 artists exhibiting their works of various […]

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ‘We Walk’, a walkathon organized by TECOM Group in association with Al Jalila Foundation, registered an overwhelming turnout of over 750 participants seeking to shore up support for people of determination. Speaking on the occasion, Muna Al Muhairbi, Head of Corporate […]

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Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC) today signed a cooperation agreement with DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), including DIFC Courts, to pave the way for wider adoption of the English language, international law courts system by Dubai’s fast-developing design and fashion sector. As design entrepreneurs start up and compete across the region and beyond, they […]

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Global Village, the region’s first multicultural festival park, and family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, has announced that Beyond Bollywood, the acclaimed musical drama and lavish spectacle, will play at its Main Cultural Stage daily till the end of Season 22. The musical’s story explores the tussle between East and West, tradition and modernity, […]

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The Economist Events, part of the global English-language weekly newspaper The Economist, is hosting the first-ever Green Business Summit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. The Summit will focus on the effect of economic growth on the natural environment, particularly in the Middle East and North […]

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MyMedicNow, UAE’s unique health app announced its strategic partnership with Mediconex Exhibition and Congress, which takes place from 14-16 April 2018 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), Cairo. The partnership aims to achieve a common goal of a robust regulatory infrastructure that ensures patients and doctors gain rapid access to each other. “It is […]

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 Today as millions around the world celebrate the National Day of Ireland, the UAE is going ‘green’ to mark Ireland’s big day with grandeur. Several UAE landmarks including Burj Al Arab, Yas Viceroy, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club are joining more than 300 monuments, stadiums, museums, and towers […]

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Mother’s day is a day to celebrate the bond of love and affection that a mother shares with her children. To rejoice the spirit of motherhood, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) introduced a creative campaign to honor the mothers all across Dubai. The campaign will go live from 14 March – until Mother’s Day […]

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Millionaires in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are significantly more confident about both their own prospects and the wider economic outlook than most of their counterparts in other major markets, according to the new UBS Confidence Index. The Index – a study of over 5,400 millionaires conducted regularly across nine markets – reveals 62% of […]

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Unbeatable family getaway offers have been launched at a selection of hotels and resorts in the Middle East and North Africa by HMH, Hospitality Management Holding, offering residents in the region the opportunity to enjoy a staycation at a very special rate. The “Staycation 4 Family” can be a big win for families considering that […]

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Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, the CEO of homegrown cinema chain Novo Cinemas, has been named among the top five influential women in global cinema by leading online film and cinema resources, Celluloid Junkie and Film Journal. Ranking at number four on the list, Stanford-Kristiansen is the only woman from the MENA region to feature in the top […]

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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured 37 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts during a recognition ceremony held at its premises today. The Dubai Chamber CSR Label was presented to Al Futtaim Carillion, Al RostamaniPegel, Amlak Finance, Apparel Group, Blue LLC, Chalhoub Group, CHEP Middle East, Clyde & Co, Corporate […]

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, celebrated Emirati Children’s Day on  Thursday 15th March 2018 during the third edition of its ‘Reading Box’ initiative, which is taking place under the theme ‘A generation reads. A civilisation rises.’ The initiative aimed to spread awareness among all […]

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The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) has announced that it has formed a new category for its members,the Strategic Corporate Members,and established the Strategic Corporate Members Committee, which would include MEFMA’s pioneering members. MEFMA said it reflects the Association’s focus on developing new opportunities for strategic engagements by the corporate sector and enhance their […]

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Premier lifestyle retail company AZADEA Grouphas announced the addition of iconic fashion brand Missguided to its experiential fashion & accessories portfolio.Missguided will deliver anadventurousfashion experience toempower millennial customers and equip them with style choices instore, online and through its mobile app. The female fashion brand has enjoyed phenomenal success globally since its launch in the […]

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du from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company has beenawarded the Advertiser of the Year prize by Dubai Lynx 2018, the MENA region’s premier festival of creativity and recognized globally as a benchmark for creative excellence. The award is presented annually to an advertiser in the MENA region who sets themselves apart through the high caliber of […]

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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority hosted its first Working Meeting for Annual Plan of UN World Tourism Organisation Affiliate Members on 14th March. The first UNWTO meeting to be held in Ras al Khaimah was attended by Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Vice Chair of the UNWTO Affiliate […]

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As part of the GCC Traffic Week (11-15 March), GMC Middle East set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title, for the ‘largest parade of GMC cars’, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Police. Held at Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, 191 GMC vehicles gathered to form overa four-kilometerlong parade on the famous Formula One race […]

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As Dubai welcomes Spring/Summer 2018 collections in store, the emirate continues to flourish as a leading global retail destination, appealing to residents and tourists alike. With an increasing number of fashion brands entering the market and the emergence of local designers, Dubai has undoubtedly becomea globalfashion hub. Dubai continues to advance its fashion scene with […]

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The Sheikh Zayed National Museum is not completed yet, but it holds a record already.What is set to be the UAE’s first national museum, is in fact the largest landscaping project in the country this year, according to a BNC report published by the Urban Design & Landscaping Expo. Inspired by falconry, a powerful symbol in the UAE, […]

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Goodness Cart, a new e-commerce platform, launches today bringing access to all your lifestyle Health & Wellness needs in the UAE.  Goodness Cart brings an entirely new concept of a ‘marketplace’ platform, providing access to multiple suppliers and brands under one virtual roof.  Goodness Cart has sourced the best of natural and organic products: fresh […]

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The New-generation Hyundai Accent will make its official Africa and Middle East debut at a launch in Bahrain on Monday, 26 March, ready to set new standards for design, quality, and technology in the small-car market across the region. First revealed in Korea last year, the fifth generation of the Hyundai Accent features a bold […]

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Freedom Pizza has proved its reputation for being the UAE’s most loved home-grown food delivery company by announcing its new joint venture with UAE gourmet shawarma supplier, Wild Peeta. Freedom Pizza will be the operating partner for the venture by extending its Freedom Connect online ordering and digital platform, with super-fast proprietary delivery. The partnership […]

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Bookanyservice, a company aiming to transform the way people compare and book services, recently relaunched its mobile and web platform and is rapidly expanding its offering. Bookanyservice, based in Dubai Internet City since its foundation in 2016, is an aggregated services marketplace that offers convenient instant service bookings, from house cleaning and pest control, to […]

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A dozen seminal artworks by Iraq’s modern masters from the extensive collection of Fadhil Chalabi have been included in Christie’s Middle East’s upcoming Dubai sale on 22 March. Chalabi’s passion for works by Iraqi artists, which provided a link to the homeland he loved, resulted in a massive collection of works solely from that country, […]

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DHL, the world’s leading international express delivery services provider, has unveiled MyDHL+, an industry-leading global shipping application in the UAE, which will bring new levels of speed and simplicity to the cross-border shipping process. Shippers ranging from small businesses to large global corporations will be able to benefit from MyDHL+ and its intelligent, streamlined interface […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department and the Real Estate Sector Business Group in Sharjah have announced that they have completed the preparations for the 5th edition of the Acres 2018 real estate exhibition, which is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin […]

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 With the objective of reinforcing the banking industry and encouraging younger talent to join, UNB has announced its continuing participation inCareers UAE, from 13th to 15th March 2018 at Dubai World Trade Centre from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Mr. Ali Khaled Alhashmi, Senior Vice President & Head of Human Resources & Centre of Excellence Group at […]

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Meraas has partnered with The National Programme for Happiness and Positivity tohost a Happiness Carnival at City Walkthat will mark thecommencement of this year’s Happiness Journey and celebrate the Year of Zayed. The second edition of the Happiness Journey invites residents and visitors to celebrate the values of optimism, compassion, wisdom, mindfulness and kindness, and […]

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The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, has partnered with the Zayed Painting Contest to celebrate the timeless legacy of the founding father of the UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and mark the 100th anniversary of his birth. The contest has challenged students aged 9 to 12 years […]

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Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a compliant bank in the UAE,is the first Islamic bank to have successfully obtained associate membership of FCI, a global representative of the factoring and receivables finance industry. This significant membership will enableNoor Bank to leverage the FCI network in more than 90 countries to offer export and import factoring facilities […]

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The Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1.646 new business licences during February 2018 and completed 23,407 transactions business registration and licensing as Dubai maintained its ability to attract businesses looking to grow competitively and sustainably. Of the total, 11,300 transactions were related to renewals while 2,060 Initial Approvals were given and 3,029 trade names […]

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BR Communications, a reputed PR and marketing consultancy specializingintocreative campaign solutions and its founder and Managing Director, Bahaa Fatairy advises all organizations, regardless of size, to seize the market opportunities available in the UAE and especially in Dubai, to develop, enhance, and grow their businesses. Fatairy, himself an entrepreneur and a believer in the start-up […]

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Mashreq Bank, the UAE’s leading financial institution, was honored twice at the 2017 EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards. Now in its 10th year, the award ceremony recognizes the achievements of the region’s retail and investment banks, as well as their asset management and brokerage operations. The magazine cover banks operating in ten countries, acknowledging their […]

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Over the past 5 years, the art scene in the UAE has grown rather exponentially, with the steady progress of local galleries exhibiting museum quality artworks, by regional and international artists. Strong gallery programs, the opening of cultural institutions and initiatives such as Art Dubai contribute greatly to the global recognition the UAE art market […]

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Well known for anticipating market shifts and integrating them into highly creative architectural concepts, Design International opened the latest addition to its office network at Building 4 of d3 in the presence of dignitaries and the trendy community of the Dubai Design District. Speaking ahead of the office opening, Davide Padoa, said: “We are delighted […]

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 As the war on plastic heats up across the region, Jumeirah Restaurant Group (JRG) is further strengthening its commitment to the environment with the announcement of a company-wide ban on single-use plastic straws, swizzle sticks, stirrers and toothpicks across all its food and beverage outlets. Coming into effect as of this Sunday March 18th, which […]

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The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed completion of its preparations to host the Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018, the local edition of the Special Olympics World Games, which is the biggest humanitarian sporting event in the world. The event, which will be held from March 16 to March 20, […]

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The Maritime Standard Awards (TMS Awards) 2018 will take place at the Atlantis, The Palm, on 15th October this year. This is the fifth year in a row that the Awards and gala dinner have been staged at this fabulous, iconic venue. While TMS is sticking to the same winning formula that have made past […]

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UAE-based conglomerate, ALFAHIM, has been confirmed as an official sponsor of Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018 at a signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi today. As part of the agreement the family-run ALFAHIM will provide 85 vehicles, made up of 70 Mercedes-Benz and 15 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars, to be used for 10 […]

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wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has broken a Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial projection screen, which took to the skies in celebration of the ‘Year of Zayed 2018’. The record-breaking effort is part of wasl’s wider efforts to unite the country […]

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GE Aviation (NYSE: GE), the leading global provider of commercial jet engines, avionics and mechanical systems, has opened its On Wing Support Center in Dubai South’s Aviation District Aerospace Supply Chain Facility, marking the expansion of the company’s engine repair services in one of the world’s leading aviation hubs. GE has been operating its On […]

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Dubai Industrial Park (DI), the industrial district within Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC), hosted a delegation of 25 Executive MBA students on a field trip from the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster College in Salt Lake City in the United States. Organized in coordination with Abu Dhabi and Dubai government entities, the […]

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Meraas will host an exclusive two-day sales event for the premium residences at Bluewaters on 17-18 March 2018. The event will be held at the Yacht Club at Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai on Jumeira Bay, where homebuyers will be able to take advantage of an extraordinary limited-time offer that will only be made available […]

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 Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a compliant bank in the UAE, is once again opening up new employment opportunities in the banking and finance space for UAE nationals as part of its consecutive participation in Careers UAE, which runs from 13 to 15 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised under the patronage of His […]

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Young Emirati nationals aspiring to pursue a career in trade and logistics will have access to more than 100 training and development opportunities at DP World’s pavilion during the 16th Careers UAE 2018 exhibition beginning 13 March in Dubai. Roles cover multiple disciplines, including operations, engineering, commercial, planning and administration. Training and placement opportunities are rolled out under […]

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The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, is taking part in the 18th Careers UAE exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on March 13-15, 2018, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

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The Emirates Group returned once again to Careers UAE 2018 with new and distinctive career opportunities for UAE Nationals. An employer-of-choice for Emiratis, the group has recently unveiled a campaign that recognises the “unsung heroes” within the workforce – the individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to contribute to Emirates’ success story in roles […]

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