Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality leisure conglomerate, will host the ninth edition of the Beat Diabetes Walk at the Dubai Creek Park on Friday, November 24, 2017. The walkathon is an initiative to encourage people to monitor blood glucose levels through regular screening and inspire them to eat healthy and stay active […]

Abu Dhabi’s housing market continued to feel the pressures of weakened demand, sluggish economic growth, and cautious investor sentiment according to the latest Abu Dhabi Residential Market Q3 2017 report from leading international property company Chestertons MENA. Ivana Gazivoda Vucinic, Head of Advisory and Research, Chestertons MENA, said: “In the first half of 2017, we […]

For the fourth year in a row, a collaboration of the world’s leading container port operators DP World, Hutchison Ports, PSA International, Port of Rotterdam Authority, and Shanghai International Port Group, has completed a week-long global “Go Green” initiative across their international port and facility networks, yielding positive results in terms of environmental education and […]

Students and teachers are using a new tool to support the development of critical and creative thinking – programmable robots. In the corridors and classrooms of GEMS Dubai American Academy, GEMS Modern Academy, GEMS Kindergarten Starters and others, children can be seen building and programming robots to solve problems and to express ideas. For many […]

The inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi concluded last week with several key and game-changing initiatives that have raised the bar on the offerings and infrastructure of the FinTech industry. The two-day event, which was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, was […]

TheGreenEcostore.com has for the first time in the region, launched the S’well range of designer eco-friendly bottles that are good for the planet. Compared to the majority of bulky, plastic reusable water bottles, S’well’s smooth, rounded vessels that come in 100+ colors and patterns are impossible to miss. They feel and look good – something […]

Celebrating art, design and creativity, Dubai Design District (d3) will present the first edition of the Blue Cave Urban Art festival, an action packed three-day weekend event, taking place across the Design Quarter at d3, from November 2-4, 2017. The programme of workshops and live art installations is set to inspire a diverse audience, from […]

When Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas makes her maiden voyage in 2018, she will be the largest luxury cruise liner in the world, a feat of mega-engineering and a complete destination capable of hosting guest numbers similar to that of a small island. There is a raft of new innovations but the ultimate goal of […]

Apple® and GE have announced a partnership to deliver powerful industrial apps designed to bring predictive data and analytics from Predix, GE’s industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to iPhone® and iPad®. The two companies unveiled a new Predix software development kit (SDK) for iOS, which gives developers the tools to make their own powerful industrial […]

As more businesses transition to a digital storefront, leaders from across the regional travel industry are cooperating in the development of new platforms to successfully take the Middle East travel experience online. Sharing best practices and insights from around the globe, over 100 experts gathered at the recent Amadeus Fly by Digital Summit in Dubai, UAE, to improve […]

Committed to setting new benchmarks of excellence, The Alef Residences, located on the coveted West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, has achieved sales totaling AED 110,000,000 within just two months, confirming solid demand for such niche ultra-luxury properties. The Alef Residences, which will officially welcome its residents in 2018, is part of a unique destination envisioned […]

The highly anticipated Disney Television Animation animated series Tangled: The Series – based on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ acclaimed feature film “Tangled” – will air tomorrow MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 5pm KSA Time on the Disney Channel, exclusively on OSN. Reprising their roles are Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi as Rapunzel and Eugene (formerly known as Flynn Rider), respectively. […]

In honour of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Mall at World Trade Center Abu (WTCAD) Dhabi hosted a significant awareness day in collaboration with Pink Caravan UAE on Friday the 27th October. The Breast Cancer Day at The Mall aimed at raising awareness about the importance of early screenings, encouraging everyone in the capital to […]

Dubai Airports and Expo 2020 Dubai are leading the way in promoting world-class corporate wellness practices in the UAE as the two government firms scooped top honours at the Daman Corporate Health Awards 2017, organised by MEED. Dubai Airports flew high on awards night winning two trophies. The corporate wellness team at Dubai Airports has […]

Breath-taking performances, electrifying compositions and stunning visual effects marked the audio launch of much-anticipated Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer 2.0 on 27 October at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai. Hosted by Lyca Productions, India’s largest entertainment company, the event was organised in partnership with Emaar, and featured some of the Indian film fraternity’s finest talents. […]

Swarovski, the global leader in cut crystal and fashion jewelry, recently hosted the second edition of the Sparkling Couture exhibition at the Madinat Arena in Dubai. Taking place two years after the first ever edition, Sparkling Couture Infinity, was inspired by the concept of Infinity and the endless possibilities for creativity and innovation. Chosen for […]

The Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) initiative, Pink Caravan is one of the most prominent campaigner for breast cancer awareness in the UAE and will stop at nothing on their mission to educate the nation’s populace about the importance of awareness when it comes to tackling breast cancer. In honour of the International Breast Cancer […]

Mercedes-Benz is announced today as a proud sponsor and the new Official Car of the 2017 WGC-HSBC Champions, taking place this week at Sheshan International Golf Club. The four-year partnership with the WGC-HSBC Champions, one of only four World Golf Championship events, starts this year as fifteen of the world’s top twenty players gather in […]

As the newest addition to the coworking scene and a pioneer in the industry, Our Space aims to transform and enhance work performance through an unparalleled member experience Global coworking brand Our Space announces the opening of its flagship and headquarters in Dubai’s iconic and prestigious Lamborghini building later this year. Ahead of it’s official […]

Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, and UAE-based action sports brand XDubai have announced a new partnership that will encourage people across the UAE to make their mark with a choice of three fitness events every year, for the next three years. Coinciding with the inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge, the announcement also marks the […]

Dubai Land Department is heading back to the Indian financial capital with the third edition of its flagship event, the Dubai Property Show. Riding high on an extremely encouraging response from two successive shows, supported by world-class Dubai developers, the property exhibition will be held from 3rd to 5th November at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Over the years, […]

Christie’s launched the marquee event ‘Middle Eastern Art’ with Middle Eastern Modern & Contemporary Art evening auction, which moved from Dubai to London this season and achieved a total of £5,235,125 / $6,863,249 / €5,826,694 with sell-through rates of 85% by lot and 88% by value. Registered bidders from 23 countries confirmed the international appetite […]

The second The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai, on 24th October, underlined the potential that exists for growth and development within the region’s tanker sector. To achieve this, however, speakers stressed there was a need not just for investment, but closer collaboration between different stakeholders, to create […]

Jaguar Land Rover announced today that its Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division will bring its latest high performance creation, the Jaguar XE SV Project 8, to Middle East automotive enthusiasts during the 2017 Dubai International Motor Show. The motor show is set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 – 18 […]

In its 10th season, Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the definitive fashion platform for the Middle East, is moving to the Design Quarter at the heart of Dubai Design District (d3). Open to the public, the biannual event will offer a packed agenda of activities that engage the thriving design community in the Middle East and […]

The ‘AMSI VOICES’ initiative, which was launched by a group of graduates from Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI), continues to support youth, enabling them to unleash their potential, explore educational and professional opportunities, upgrade their skills, enrich their expertise and fulfil their responsibilities. The supporters of the initiative include graduates from Al Mawakeb School in […]

Young flyers will take just 49 minutes and 47 seconds to ask the dreaded, ”are we nearly there yet?” so with parents battling the boredom threshold, Emirates has teamed up with Dr Sandi Mann, a psychologist and boredom specialist at the University of Central Lancashire to find a solution. Dr Mann has worked with the […]

Henley & Partners, the leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm, hosted a range of experts to discuss the importance of global mobility and its role in the sustainable development of the world economy. Henley & Partners hosted the Expert Panel as part of its Global Citizenship Seminar held today at the Palace Hotel in […]

Abu Dhabi is gearing up to showcase Agriscape 2017, an international exhibition dedicated to agricultural investments abroad and organized by the Abu Dhabi Food Security Alliance (ADFSA) in collaboration with the Food Security Center – Abu Dhabi (FSCAD) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]

The wait is finally over as local motorsport returns to the home of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX for the highly anticipated Yas Racing Series first round. Making its return to Yas Marina Circuit for a fourth consecutive season will be the TRD 86 Cup. The Circuit’s single-make championship, features a […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has responded quickly to the UAE leadership’s directives by kick-starting its ‘Dubai Fitness Challenge’ activities at the Etihad Museum, in support of the initiative launched earlier this month by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

 Dubai is now home to the world’s latest jewellery-fashion power couple after the respective organisers of VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show and Arab Fashion Week signed a landmark partnership to bring the most impressive curation of luxury gem, diamond, precious metals and ready-to-couture fashion collections to the well-heeled of Dubai’s glamorous society. With VOD Dubai […]

The Dubai Sports Council has welcomed His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s launch of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) as their vision to set up a distinguished and happy sporting community in Dubai is in line and overlaps with the month-long fitness event’s aim of making Dubai one of the most […]

Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018. And companies that have not started the digital investment cycle are at high risk of being disrupted. This is according to the list of top IT predictions for 2018 […]

 The Terry Fox Run returns to the Capital on Friday, 19 January 2018. The yearly run is a must-attend on the calendars of families, sport enthusiasts, philanthropists and UAE residents. The run fuels charitable donations for local cancer research and commemorates the indelible mark that Terry Fox left on his fight against cancer. The last […]

The much awaited Apple Pay made its debut today in UAE. Six local banks – Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBank, Emirates Islamic, HSBC and Standard Chartered are the first to offer Apple Pay in UAE, supported by Visa and MasterCard. Recent research reveals that card spending has increased substantially in the last couple of years and […]

The two winners of the FinTech Abu Dhabi (FinTechAD) Innovation Challenge were announced during the inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi event. They are Silent Eight from Singapore and FRS Labs from India. The two FinTech AD winners will go on to Singapore for the Singapore FinTech Festival on 16 November 2017 with the ADGM FinTech Team. Silent […]

Kayla Itsines, Forbes’ 2017 world’s top fitness influencer, is hosting an exclusive workout in Dubai for the first time. The acclaimed Australian fitness personality will lead a specially-created 28 minute workout, inspired by her world-renowned Bikini Body Guide (BBG), at 5 pm on Friday 3 November. The workout will take place at the outdoor area […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), one of the most ambitious environmental tourism developers in the Middle East, will be announcing exclusive updates regarding its business management and project expansion during World Travel Market London 2017 being held from 6-8 November. Shurooq, which has helped to drive the region’s luxury eco-tourism industry and attract […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics introduced three new fitness devices to its industry-leading wearable portfolio: Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear IconX, during the opening ceremony of its Galaxy Studio in Dubai Mall yesterday. Guests and shoppers were introduced to innovative Samsung products that will enable them to manage their lifestyles and come closer to their […]

The GCC has an enduring obsession with supercars and some of the world’s fastest and most expensive models will turn regional admirers’ heads on the Boulevard of Dreams – a dedicated supercars zone – at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, which runs from 14-18 November at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With tens of […]

Waseela for Technology Consultations, www.waseela.com, in an initiative of its first kind in UAE, is hosting a roundtable discussion with the 2016 Nobel Laureate and pioneering nanotechnology scientist, Sir Fraser Stoddart and the former nanotechnology R & D Director at Intel Corporation, Dr. Youssry Botros. Waseela invites industry leaders, business executives and decision makers to […]

Honeywell (NYSE: HON,) a global software-industrial company, following the successful trip of UAE teachers last year, is inviting eligible teachers to join educators from around the world at the prestigious Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA). The program will be held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC), in Huntsville, Alabama; home to Space […]

In celebration of the biggest Dubai Airshow to date, Dubai Airports has surpassed expectations once again with the announcement of one of the most impressive Gala Dinner special guest artists ever, Ms. Jennifer Lopez. Famed for her spectacular international shows, Latino flare and endless hit singles over almost two decades, JLo is sure to wow […]

Abu Dhabi continues to experience negative growth across all property types due to weakness in the job market and reduced housing allowances, according to the Q3 Abu Dhabi Real Estate report by leading real estate consultancy Asteco. Average apartment rental rates dropped by 3% over the quarter and by 10% over the last 12 months, […]

The fourth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, held on Monday 23rd October 2017 at the iconic Atlantis Ballroom, on The Palm, set a new standard for regional awards ceremonies, with exceptional levels of grandeur, glamour and professionalism. Hosted by well-known Bollywood actress and model, Lara Dutta, the Awards attracted a top calibre audience of over […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Minister of Finance and President of DEWA, visited the stand of Empower, the world’s largest district cooling services provider, and was briefed on the success and achievements of the company and its latest district cooling technologies at this year’s edition of […]

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) will review its green economy achievements as part of its participation in the 19th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2017; which will kick off today at the Dubai World Trade Center and continues up to 25 October 2017. Tesla electric limo will highlight RTA’s participation in this […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that the coloured solar panels through its joint venture Emirates Insolaire LLC, will soon be installed on buildings across Dubai, as the Emirate reinforces its commitment to a sustainable future. This will be the first time that coloured solar […]

All future ENOC service stations will be powered by solar energy to support the UAE’s long-term strategy to target an energy mix that combines renewable, nuclear and clean energy sources to meet the country’s economic requirements and environmental goals. The announcement, made during the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2017, is also in line […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is pleased to announce two major initiatives – the launch of the ADGM FinTech Innovation Centre and its global partnership with world’s largest startup accelerator Plug and Play – at its inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit. These two FinTech initiatives aim to support […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the total value of real estate transactions for the first nine months of 2017 reached AED 204 billion, achieved through 52,170 transactions. According to the report, there were a total of 37,633 transactions for land, residential units and buildings, generating a value of over AED 88 billion. There […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has appointed Honeywell (NYSE: HON) to help deliver a first-of-its-kind smart energy project in the Middle East, which will see Honeywell provide a further 150,000 smart meters in addition to the 250,000 it has already deployed across Dubai. The multi-million-dollar initiative will enable Dubai to manage electricity use more effectively […]

Emirates serves more than 100 million meals a year with the same attention to detail in First, Business and Economy Class. Catering for more than 55 million dine-in guests a year travelling to and from 144 cities across 6 continents, no one understands global culinary trends better than Emirates as it serves destination-inspired cuisine onboard […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is pleased to approve its second batch of Regulatory Laboratory (Reglab) participants comprising 11 local and international FinTech startups. The successful participants, which were selected from a pool of 22 applications, are now admitted within the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s (FSRA) framework to […]

The 3D-printed replica of Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph, which was created by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to immortalize the historical gateway to the ancient Syrian city, has won the Public Engagement with Research Award, sponsored by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. The replica is the fruit of a strategic partnership between DFF, […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council for Dubai Government and Dubai Sports Council launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge as a step towards making Dubai the most active city in the world, and some of the biggest names in the UAE have […]

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, hosts the Annual Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival for its 10th year in a row on 27th and 28th October 2017 to celebrate its highly successful decade-long presence in the hotel. As the host of the Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival since its inception, spectators and guests can […]

With the Dubai Fitness Challenge just one day away, the Emirates Group has been actively engaging with its 70,000 strong workforce to go the extra mile and commit to 30 minutes of activity for 30 days. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive for Emirates Airline & Group said: “We have wholeheartedly accepted the […]

Ras Al Khaimah is edging closer to its 900,000 visitor target for 2017 after producing record arrivals in the first nine months of this year – the January to September 2017 international arrivals reveal nine per cent growth on the same period in 2016. The latest results released by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority […]

Global trade enabler DP World is stepping up container handling productivity at its flagship Jebel Ali Port, by adding 1.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) to Container Terminal 3 (T3). The expansion is in response to emerging market demand and increases the port’s capacity from 18 million TEU to 19.5 million TEU. T3 now has […]

Chestertons MENA has reported the total number of off-plan transactions in the third quarter of 2017 has increased by 86% from the previous quarter, while the value of off plan transactions was up by 118% to AED4.04 billion. “With reference to off-plan transactions, Dubai’s real estate market has witnessed seasonal peaks and troughs in the […]

Ali A is one of the UK’s most popular and influential YouTube stars and has gained global recognition within the online gaming community, making his official debut in Abu Dhabi next month. Ali A will be taking to the Games Con stage to host a masterclass on the infamous Call of Duty series’ latest instalment: […]

The award-winning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, which each January launches the Desert Swing as part of the European Tour, has been renamed following a landmark presenting partnership deal with Emirates Global Aluminium. EGA is the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas and one of the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producers. The […]

The newest trends in powering smart, happy and efficient cities with a focus on urban energy management were highlighted today at the opening day of the sixth Annual EmiratesGBC Congress at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre hotel. Organised by Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and […]

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is set to launch a promotional roadshow that will see a delegation of Sri Lanka Tourism officials, as well as Sri Lanka’s leading hotels and tourism stakeholders, to visit the cities of Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar, as part of an ongoing effort to develop the number of tourists visiting […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today has reported its financial results for the first nine months ending 30th September 2017. Key highlights [9M 2017 vs 9M 2016]: Healthy growth in Net Profit Net profit for 9M 2017 stood at AED 1.7 billion – a 12.0% increase YoY Impairment Allowance down […]

Hosted by GE, the ‘Transforming Power’ conference brought together more than 200 global and regional energy sector experts in Dubai on Monday, October 16, 2017, to share experiences of industry-leading projects from around the world, identify the next generation of solutions to boost power sector efficiency and discuss new business models for the industry. The exclusive event […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood themed park and part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is delighted to announce its inaugural Diwali festival with an incredible array of vibrant entertainment and exciting activities to mark the festival of lights. Starting from 16th October until 20th October. Visitors to […]

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) in association with the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) & Dubai Association Centre (DAC) present RECon MENA 2017 starting from 29th until the 31st of October at the Ritz Carlton Hotel – DIFC in Dubai, UAE.  RECon MENA 2017 is aptly themed “Reinvention” in line with the shopping centre and retail industry which are continuously changing […]

MAG Property Development (MAG PD), the property development arm of MAG Group, has announced a deal with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai that will see it become the owner of the biggest fleet of Rolls-Royce Ghost model motor cars in the Middle East region. The fleet, comprising of twelve Ghost models from the the ultra-luxury car […]

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced in a Press Conference held today in Abu Dhabi that the 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered three further airlifts of relief supplies to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. In early October, HH Sheikh Mohammed ordered the creation of an open air bridge from Dubai to Bangladesh to send relief material […]

Emirates Development Bank, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, held a dedicated workshop in Abu Dhabi and Dubai  about the UAE law for mortgaging of movable properties as security for debts.   Attended by over 150 representatives from the UAE banks and financial institutions, the workshop reviewed the […]

WWE has signed Shadia Bseiso from Jordan to a developmental contract, becoming the first Arab woman from the Middle East to have the opportunity to train to become a WWE Superstar. Bseiso, a trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete and CrossFit enthusiast, attended WWE’s invitation-only talent tryout in Dubai earlier this year. The talent pool for […]

Emirates today launched a US$15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline’s extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai. The campaign is backed by the iconic soundtrack “Don’t stop me now” by British rock band Queen, which was found in a scientific study to be the most uplifting or “feel-good” tune […]

The Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is rolling out programs and courses specializing in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies called Leading Future Tech, in addition to courses in Designing  Future Tech courses. The programs seek to train professionals and executives to deal with the requirement of the Fourth Industrial […]

As part of its ongoing efforts to work with potential new partners and exchange industry knowledge and expertise, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has met with leading representatives from the International Publishers Association (IPA) at its welcoming reception during the 69th edition of the Frankfurt International Book Fair in Germany. Led by Sheikha Bodour bint […]

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island this weekend successfully hosted the third Maudsley Health Annual Conference, creating a remarkable opportunity for networking and important dialogue on the mental health and wellbeing services for the child, adolescent and adult population in the UAE. A joint venture between Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and Macani Health Medical Center in […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, concluded its participation at the five-day long GITEX Technology Week 2017 from 8 to 12 October on a high note, with large numbers of visitors visiting the highly experiential DIC pavilion. DIC’s pavilion at the definitive regional technology event highlighted the importance of […]

Emirates is set to delight its customers by offering special Diwali delicacies for the celebratory season. The special treats will be available for customers across all classes during the week of Diwali celebrations, from 16th- 22nd October, 2017, on all on flights to India from Dubai. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a significant celebration […]

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, participated at the 37th GITEX Technology Week showcasing business solutions and applications that cater to the direct needs of companies and organisations; underlining Canon’s position as a ‘Partner of Choice’ for customers. The new ‘Explore, Inspire, Improve’business value proposition aims to fully support businesses across all industries in the […]

Keeping up with its theme ‘Driving the Digital Future’ at GITEX Technology Week, visitors took a journey experiencing all futuristic technologies at Etisalat stand during this week at the event. Etisalat aimed to create an unforgettable presence at GITEX Technology Week by showcasing a remarkable array of innovations and concepts driven by its advanced infrastructure, […]

 In line with its ’10 Times More’ theme at GITEX Technology Week 2017, du has introduced a revolutionary M-Health platform, CarePassport, which empowers patients to have control over their medical records by allowing them to aggregate, store, share, and manage all their medical data, including radiology images, lab results, dental, vitals, medications, and more. du hosted […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is gearing up for its inaugural global FinTech Abu Dhabi event which will be taking place in just ten more days on 22 to 23 October 2017. The FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit is a two-day by-invitation-only event that encompasses a high-level regulators’ roundtable, […]

A special report by Chestertons MENA focusing on Airbnb has highlighted the growth and popularity of the online platform with investors and holiday makers in Dubai since 2015; the research also revealed a 161% increase in active listings, generating over US$3.3million Chestertons MENA, a leading international property agency, has released a special market report outlining […]

“Being connected is so much more than a basic human need – today it is a basic human right,” said Osman Sultan, Chief Executive Officer, EITC, during his key note address at GSMA Mobile 360 conference, which takes place during GITEX Technology Week each year. Instead of sharing with the audience of delegates what EITC […]

More than ever, Range Rover represents the pinnacle of luxury travel, making every journey a treasured experience whether driving or being driven. The new Range Rover will be making its motor show debut and appearing for the first time in the Middle East at the Dubai International Motor Show on November 14, 2017. Conceived nearly 50 years […]

Smart Dubai launched the Smart Decision-Making Platform from its stand at GITEX Technology Week 2017, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 8-12. The new platform relies on Dubai Pulse, the Smart Dubai data aggregator forming the backbone of the city’s transition into advanced smart technologies. Visitors can visualise the data through […]

The Middle East and North Africa Franchise Association (MENAFA) –organizer of the 4th Middle East Franchise Expo is set to welcome around 2,500 regional and international guests to its 4th Middle East Franchise Expo and Conference to be held on 18th and 19th October 2017 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE. MENAFA announced that […]

LISTINGS – Mall of the Emirates’ World of Fashion 2017 programme House of Bazaar, October 13 and 14, 10AM – 10PM ‘House of Bazaar’ is an immersive experience in a bespoke space carefully curated by industry insiders. Visitors are invited on a journey through the pop up installation entering curated rooms of fashion, beauty, wellness […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has enhanced its participation in the 37th GITEX Technology Week 2017 by showcasing state-of-the-art technologies that reflect its outstanding achievements in the real estate sector. During the event, DLD displayed a 6 x 2 metre flip-dot screen for the first time, which provided an electromechanical representation of Dubai’s real estate projects […]

Stiff competition among family businesses to attract the most suitable talent continues to be a crucial challenge that constrains organizational growth in the Middle East, according to business leaders and industry experts present at the two-day Middle East & South Asia (MESA) Family Business Conference organized by KPMG. Themed ‘Leadership in Family Business’, the third […]

Today announced that tickets to WWE LIVE in Abu Dhabiat the Zayed Sports City Tennis Stadium on Thursday, December 7 will be available this Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. GST via PlatinumList.net and UAE Exchange outlets. Ticket prices start as low as AED 250. WWE LIVE Abu Dhabi will feature WWE Superstars Roman Reigns™, Seth Rollins™, Dean Ambrose™, Braun Strowman™, Bray Wyatt™, Finn Bálor™, Cesaro™ and Sheamus™, among others.* “We […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Dubai Future Foundation, visited the Dubai Land Department (DLD) stand at GITEX Technology Week 2017 and praised its efforts to implement the ‘Dubai Blockchain Strategy’. During the visit, His Highness was presented […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today witnessed how du is providing the catalyst for the UAE digital transformation at GITEX 2017. He was received by du’s Chief Commercial Officer, Fahad Al Hassawi, and Chief Operating Officer, Farid F araidooni, and […]

Cadillac’s stunning Escala concept car will make its first appearance in the Middle East at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the design innovations that are driving the next phase of the brand’s ongoing expansion. Cadillac’s Escala concept amplifies the new design DNA of the New York car brand, […]

ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (Nasdaq Dubai: “ENBDREIT”), the Shari’a-compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management, has announced its acquisition of The Edge office building in Dubai Internet City from developer SWEID & SWEID at a transaction value of AED 280 million (USD 76.2 million). The premier 92,000-square foot office building, is […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has ordered an aid airlift to Sierra Leone to deliver core relief items to communities affected by a devastating landslide. Following the order, an Airbus A330 aircraft carrying around 50 metric tons of humanitarian aid […]

A teacher, a lawyer, a digital marketer and a model agency boss, are just a few of the ‘White Collar’ hopefuls, that have embarked on an eight-week training programme to equip themselves with the necessary stamina, skills and ambition, to outwit their opponents at White Collar Fight Night XVIII. Corporate contestants, both men and women, […]

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) will host the 2017 DIAC Sports Festival from 6 October to 25 November as part of its efforts to foster a greater sense of community within its vibrant ecosystem of over 25,000 students while promoting the adoption of a healthy lifestyle amongst youth. Supported by Dubai Holding and Dubai World Trade Centre […]

Zulekha Healthcare Group and Jet Airways have collaborated together for facilitating better medical and travel services in various destinations across the globe. The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Taher Shams, Managing Director of Zulekha Healthcare Group, Mr. Shakir Kantawala, Vice President, Gulf Middle East & Africa and Mr. Anil Srinivasan, General […]

The Urban Thinkers Campus, which was launched by Dubai Land Department (DLD) through its educational arm the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) in cooperation with the United Nations (UN), concluded yesterday with discussions on investment and real estate innovation, smart and sustainable living, wellness and happiness, innovative asset management, and affordable housing. The sessions, hosted […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the Time Out Dubai Kids Awards for 2017. The gala event held last week at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah in Dubai saw LEGOLAND® Water Park win the award for Best Water Park, and […]

Providing a platform to guide and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs, Middlesex University Dubai’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Business Excellence (IEBE) held their first keynote event for the 2017/18 academic year on 2 October at the University’s Knowledge Park Campus. Titled Entrepreneurs and their Journey to Success, the event featured presentations from some of […]

Leading personalities and pioneers from the $5 billion global elite party planning industry will arrive in Dubai for the Planners Xtraordinaire Show taking place at the luxurious Palazzo Versace Hotel Dubai from 3rd to 5th October 2017. Organised by QnA International, The Planners Xtraordinaire Show unites special event planners, ranging from celebrity soriee designers to […]

The Nissan X-TRAIL, the world’s best-selling SUV has launched its new 2018 model in the Middle East and is now available with a range of upgrades, which further enhance its quality and refinement. The changes include a distinctive and robust redesign of the exterior, a higher-quality interior with new features, additional practicality for owners and […]

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Cosgrove, visited the International Humanitarian City (IHC) and Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai today as part of a visit to the UAE. Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by UN Messenger of Peace and […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered the creation of an open air bridge to provide critical relief supplies for the Rohingya refugees fleeing from the conflict in Myanmar. The air bridge, which reaffirms Dubai’s commitment to further support the […]

Water is not the only element decorated swimmer Michael Phelps and multinational water-innovation company Crystal Lagoons have in common. As of today, Crystal Lagoons officially announced a strategic alliance with the greatest swimmer of all time, Michael Phelps. The common cause tying both together is the goal of bringing swimming and water sports activities to […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts launched its winter season this weekend with its first ever ‘Big Day Out’ Festival, held on Friday 27th September, which saw radio stations and celebrity radio show hosts from across Dubai, broadcasting live from the region’s largest theme park destination. Ahead of the event, Dubai Parks and Resorts surprised over 7000 radio listeners […]

Dubai Design Week announced today Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), will return as patron of the third edition of the Middle East’s largest design event.   Dubai Design Week will take place from the 13th to […]

Paul Dunne has given himself a superb chance of entering the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, in the top ten of the Race to Dubai rankings after winning his maiden European Tour event at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports. The 24-year-old Irishman carded a flawless final round 61, capped by a chip […]

Chillout Productions is proud to present the return of the iconic Jazz Garden! The first of the seven-episode season 1 will start on Friday, 20th of October 2017, at Habtoor Grand Resort – Dubai Marina, with three exceptional shows for the entire night. The whole series is a free admission event with online registration. The […]

Huawei Consumer Business Group hosted “The Future of Innovation” event in Dubai, UAE on 20th September 2017. The event highlighted the key innovations Huawei is driving in the consumer smartphone industry, both globally and regionally, as well as Huawei’s brand ambition to become a global iconic technology brand. The event also saw Huawei bring together […]

The first residential community in Town Square Dubai has come to life. Nshama, the developer of the 750-acre (31 million sq ft) development, has commenced the hand-over of Zahra townhouses ahead of schedule. Underlining its commitment to project delivery, Nshama is handing over 320 Zahra townhouses that are set centrally in Town Square Dubai. All […]

The region’s most powerful gathering of young global leaders came to a close for its second year in Ras Al Khaimah – the UAE’s northernmost emirate – today with a resounding call for prioritisation of youth development and for tomorrow’s leaders to step up to the plate to deliver sustainability success across business, the environment […]

Housekeeping staff at Fairmont Dubai have been crowned the region’s finest after taking home the gold medal at the debut Middle East Housekeepers League of Champions. In what was a first for the region, the competition pitted teams from resorts across the Middle East against one another at last week’s The Hotel Show Dubai, tasking […]

Following much anticipation, Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment today jointly revealed another international headline artist that will add to the star-studded line up at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concerts. The full four nights of world-class music entertainment will take place at the du Arena, Yas Island, at the 2017 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU […]

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), officially inaugurated four co-located, premium events at the Dubai World Trade Centre today: FM Expo, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, The Big 5 Outdoor Design & Build Show, and […]

The Lifestyle Expo in Dubai is being held to foster business collaboration between Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the rest of the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region, helping companies seize the enormous business opportunities emerging from China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Expo 2020 Dubai. Jointly organised […]

A fifth of UAE residents recognise they have a fear of flying, with 31 percent citing turbulence as the main cause of their phobia, leading many to avoid business trips, visiting loved ones, or worldwide explorations. The survey, which also revealed that 39 per cent claim their fear worsens as they get older, was commissioned […]

India’s vibrant food and beverage industry has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, and is expected to be worth US$ 121 billion by 2021 according to Euromonitor International. Recognising the potential in investment and development across India, GulfHost 2017, hosted in Dubai until 20th September, brings together hospitality professionals from across the globe, including a […]

Careem, the region’s leadinng ride-booking app, partners with RoadSafetyUAE and offers its top five road safety tips compiled by its expert team, as part of the car service’s continual drive to promote road safety throughout the UAE. The tips help motorists freshen up on the basics when it comes to being safe and sound on […]

Dubai’s luxurious desert retreat the Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa has been crowned the region’s prime holiday destination after scooping no less than three prizes at this year;’s Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA). The collection of private villas – nestled deep in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reseerve – was named Resort […]

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), the world’s largest not-for-profit fashion organization with a vision to establish a fashion ecosystem in the Arab world, has officially entered into a long-term partnership with Meraas, a leading Dubai-based holding company,  in order to continue promoting Dubai as a global style destination. “We are thrilled to host the fifth […]

The prospect of seeing a home-grown player from the United Arab Emirates making it on the world golfing stage is edging ever closer thanks to the ongoing success of a DP World funded Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Arabic Schools Initiative. The innovative programme, which is also supported by the European Tour, launched last year with […]

Yas Marina Circuit has announced the return of the TRD 86 Cup, which will take place from October 2017 to March 2018, at the home of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. Prospective drivers can still enter the series by visiting www.yasmarinacircuit.com. Yas Racing Series & TRD 86 Cup Dates: Event Event […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with KPMG, announced that 11 outstanding global FinTech firms have been shortlisted for the inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge in October. The selected firms are currently undergoing an intensive five-week programme (which kicked-off on Sunday 17th September), which allows them […]

Today marked the official opening of the region’s leading hospitality trade shows by Dr. Rashid bin Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology – owned and organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).  These included the inaugural edition of GulfHost […]

The leading events for the hospitality and leisure industry in the Middle East and Africa – The Hotel Show Dubai and The Leisurre Show Dubai – were opened this morning (18th September 2017) by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief […]

The ninth edition of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and sponsored by Etisalat Group, has received 166 entries from 15 countries. This is an overall increase of 10% from last year’s submissions, when 151 entries were submitted. The AED 1.2 million Award, […]

Mall of the Emirates, Majid Al Futtaim’s luxury retail and lifestyle destination, is set to host the eighth edition of World of Fashion in October as part of this year’s Autumn/Winter season. The annual style event has become a firm favourite in Dubai’s fashion calendar as industry insiders and fashion enthusiasts descend on the mall […]

Melia Hotels International, the leading Spanish hotel company with more than 370 hotels worldwide, announced the signing of Melia Shanghai Parkside, a brand new property located within the core area of Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone. This marks the group’s ninth property in China and second in Shanghai, further underscoring Melia’s commitment to expanding […]

Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan and INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is offering its customers the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Paris for two as part of its ‘Win Big This Summer’ campaign. The campaign runs until […]

On 17 October, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai will host a culinary celebration in support of Al Jalila Foundation, a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to medical education and research. The fundraising dinner forms part of Road to Awareness, an annual campaign that began 10 years ago when a handful of senior associates at Starwood Hotels & […]

Over the weekend, UAE consumers lined up outside participating stores to receive their pre-ordered Samsung Galaxy Note8 devices. Galaxy Note8 pre-orders exceeded pre-orders when compared to the previous generation of the Note series by more than four times, while pre-orders were accepted between August 24th and September 10th. The all-new Galaxy Note8 does a lot […]

The all-new Continental GT has made its global debut at the IAA 2017 in Frankfurt. The third generation of the legendary Bentley Continental GT is designed, engineered and handcrafted in Great Britain, ensuring the highest levels of attention to detail, artistry and cutting-edge technology are blended together to create the finest Grand Tourer ever produced.

Aldar has sold out the first phase of its new waterfront development Water’s Edge on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island during Cityscape Global, worth AED 400 million. Commenting, Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer, Aldar Properties, said: “Coming to Cityscape in Dubai and selling out Water’s Edge on the global stage is a huge success for […]

MG Keyser survived a shaky start and a late wobble to complete a tense wire-to-wire victory in the Dubai Creek Open on Wednesday. The 30-year-old South African, two in front overnight, closed with a level-par 71 to finish on 13-under for the tournament, beating his nearest rival Rayhan Thomas of India by two shots for […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics brought the #DoBiggerThings hashtag to life and set Guinness World Record  for the world’s biggest LED structure** introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note8 at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai. The Galaxy Note8 is for the doers: it empowers consumers with a bigger Infinity Display that fits comfortably in one hand, an enhanced S Pen […]

Chefs in the Middle East have revealed the most unusual requests they’ve been given from hungry diners – and the reevelations may just disprove the old adage that the customer is always right! A survey conducted ahead of next week’s The Hotel Show Dubai 2017 has discovered the truly bizarre world of personalised dishes the […]

Crystal Lagoons, the multinational water innovation company and developer of the “world’s top amenity”, has outlined the company’s expansion plans into new markets regionally and globally with a series of lagoons open to the public. The new business model will consist of selling tickets to the public on a ‘pay per use’ basis with Crystal […]

Union Properties is to further diversify its operations and revenue sources by opening two new fully-owned subsidiary companies: Union Malls and Al Etihad Hotel Management. Announcing the news at Cityscape Global 2017, Nasser Butti Omair bin Yousef, Chairman of Union Properties, said: “Guided by a new management team, masterplan and projects, Union Properties is beginning […]

Etihad Airways and celebrated British designer Julien Macdonald OBE hosted an intimate celebration of fashion last night at the UAE national airline’s state-of-the-art Innovation Training Academy in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways is a sponsor of 17 annual Fashion Weeks around the world, in partnership with WME | IMG. The exclusive event, which showcased some of […]

Taking musical performances to new heights, Jebel Jais, the UAE’s tallest peak, will host the highest concert in the country this October, when the global sensation Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors descends on the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah. Devised by award-winning Czech musician and film composer, Michal Dvořák, Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors fuses […]

Jumeirah Luxury Living today announces the launch of ‘Jumeirah Luxury – The Life’, a collection of 291 attached villas and townhouses, located in Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE). Once completed in late 2019, the AED1 billion development will offer unparalleled views and access to the ‘˜Fire’ world class golf course. The development will afford residents a […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics introduced the much anticipated Galaxy Note8 in Qatar. The next level Galaxy Note8 empowers consumers with a bigger Infinity Display that fits comfortably in one hand, an S Pen to communicate in more personal ways, and Samsung’s best-ever smartphone camera to capture stunning photos. “The Galaxy Note8 is designed for the way […]

Properties Investment LLC, a joint venture owned 70% by Dubai Investments PJSC and 30% by Union Properties and engaged in investment and development of real estate properties, has announced plans to hand over 134 townhouses and 16 duplex apartments in stage 2 & 3 of its Green Community Dubai Investments Park – West Phase III […]

Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, is marking an impactful participation at the 16th edition of Cityscape Global 2017, providing investors, home buyers and visitors at the definitive exhibition with construction updates on its diverse range of developments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The construction of […]

Leading Japanese architectural and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei and UAE-based National Bonds Corporation (NBC) have unveiled Reem Tower, a super luxury residential tower in Abu Dhabi, at this year’s Cityscape Global, currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre until Wednesday 13th September. The 44-story tower will be situated at the north east […]

Chestertons MENA, a leading international property agency, has released a special Cityscape report on two of Dubai’s most popular residential neighbourhoods, Dubai Marina and Dubai Downtown, highlighting yields averaging 7.2% and 5% respectively between January and August this year. Despite difficult macroeconomic conditions both Dubai Marina and Dubai Downtown have continued to attract a wealth […]

The design and quality of the EUR250 million Ayia Napa Marina is rewriting the rule book for luxury developments, according to Stavros Caramondanis, CEO of the project.  Launched a year ago, 50% of the available for sale units have already been sold with buyers looking for first-mover investment opportunities. Located on Cyprus, in the southern […]

Allsopp & Allsopp, Dubai’s leading residential real estate firm, is launching a new international property portal, offering discerning clients access to world-class developments by some of the best developers in London and around the world. The site already features properties from Barratt Homes and the Berkley Group, two of the UK’s most renowned developers. Lewis […]

ENOC Group, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced that customers can now use their NoL cards to pay for all products and services across ENOC’s entire retail network.  ENOC’s customers can complete their transactions with a simple tap-and-pay for fuel, automotive services and pay for purchases at ZOOM, […]

The ‘third wave’ coffee movement is fuelling growth of the Middle East’s coffee industry, which is expected to climb to US $4.4 billion by 2021, according to Euromonitor International. The new movement has seen a shift in consumer appreciation of coffee as an artisan, specialist and quality experience, rather than a commodity. As a beverage […]

Etihad Airways and renowned British designer Julien Macdonald OBE, officially launched a promotional fashion film on the opening night of NYFW: The Shows. Featuring over 17 couture outfits by the celebrated designer, and WME | IMG models, the short inflight film draws parallels between the production of a high-end fashion show and the preparation that […]

Have you ever wanted to see all that you aspire to become a reality? If you’ve seen the #DoBiggerThings billboard on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, you’ll know that it’s a big white canvass representing your dreams – Samsung will visualize selected consumers’ aspirations with its illustration artists in the coming weeks. All you have […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has provided, upon request from the United Nations World Food Programme and UNHRD partners, the B747-400 aircraft which flew out of Dubai International Airport at 4:30 am, September 7, to Port-au-Prince, Haiti airport. The plane is […]

Earlier today, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced that it had received 166 applications from over 39 countries for its inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge. The impressive global participation was achieved in under two weeks of outreach activities coordinated by both ADGM and KPMG. All applicants have […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, dining and leisure destination, has announced the first lucky winner of its exclusive ‘A Year of Happiness Like Never Before’ campaign – a three-month long opportunity that ran throughout Ramadan and will continue until 10th September. Syrian national Etab Khalil was the lucky shopper to drive away in the first […]

The Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival (DICTF), the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to coffee and tea, is raising the stakes this year by featuring the new and exciting Dubai International Coffee Championships with winners getting a chance to take home part of the prize pool of USD 25,000, the largest in the history […]

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), has announced that the world’s longest and highest zip line will officially open on the UAE’s highest peak, Jebel Jais, in December. With the exact length of the zip line remaining a closely-guarded secret until the multi-million dollar adventure tourism product’s opening, the zip line will propel the UAE’s […]

Tilal Properties, the pioneering Sharjah-based real estate developer and first property developer to create freehold and leasehold properties in the emirate, will showcase a host of new opportunities for potential investors at Tilal City, during the 16th edition of the Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. Tilal City, Tilal Properties’ flagship mixed-use property project, will confirm […]

Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, today releases GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2018, unveiling extraordinary feats from record holders across the globe. The 63rd edition of the best-selling annual is filled with new jaw-dropping photos, never-before-seen stories, plus new accomplishments and information that will inspire, educate, and illuminate the wide world of record-breaking […]

The National Media Council (NMC) organised symbolic celebrations to mark the UAE’s National Day at Expo 2017 Astana, which concludes on Sunday, September 10, 2017, in the Kazakh capital. A long-standing tradition at world expos, the “symbolic national day” allows participating countries to showcase their culture, heritage and traditions to the international audience. The festivities […]

The second edition of the Windows Doors & Facades exhibition will present innovative and globally leading solutions to address new requirements announced by the Buildings Department at the Dubai Municipality. The new directive prohibits the use of flammable materials and components that hinder fire resistance in facades. The announcement is part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts […]

The UAE total non-oil foreign trade volume of Q1 2017 reached approximately AED401 billion against AED388 billion during the same period last year, a growth of 3.2 percent, according to statistics released by the Federal Customs Authority. Direct foreign trade, which represents 68 percent of the UAE’s total trade volume, was valued at AED272 billion […]

he UAE is participating with a high-level delegation in the China-Arab States Expo to be held in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on September 6-8. Juma Mohamed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, who is leading the UAE delegation, has underscored the significant importance of […]

Dubai Sports City (DSC) announced that Royal Emirates Sports Academy (TRESA) will be managing of some of its key venues within the Sports Village. TRESA will take over the management of several flagship facilities including the state of art facilities at the Football Academy, Sports Park and a number of food and beverage outlets. The […]

Research commissioned by ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (‘ENBD REIT’), the Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited (the ‘Fund Manager), and conducted by GSA, a leading international provider of purpose-built student accommodation based in Dubai, has found that Dubai’s market is ripe for investment in an emerging student accommodation […]

The “Emirati-Kazakh Friendship Days” kicked off last Monday, 4 September, where a series of colorful musical performances and traditional dances are slated to take place across all areas of the Kazakh capital, on the sidelines of the UAE’s symbolic National Day at Expo 2017 Astana. Scheduled to continue until the end of the Expo on […]

Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, has announced its participation in the upcoming edition of Cityscape Global and its launch of Phase II for two of its Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) developments – Bloom Heights and Bloom Towers. At the event, Bloom is set to highlight […]

A top delegation from VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show, the industry-wide mega event created to position Dubai as the global link in the international jewellery chain, has completed the first legs of a three-month pre-promotional roadshow across key regional source markets including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan. Designed to raise buyers’ awareness and drive […]

Leading contemporary Arab and Western classical musicians from around the world will perform in the emirate during a new, eight-month-long Music Programme, announced by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). The Music Programme, which includes Abu Dhabi Classics (running from October 2017 to May 2018), Umsiyat (January 2018), a Bait Al Oud […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced its expansion to South Asia with a hotel management contract to operate Address Madivaru Maldives Resort + Spa, a picturesque beachfront resort set in a private island in the Indian Ocean, only 20 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport. The […]

Leading Japanese architectural and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is preparing to showcase multi-billion dollar local, regional and international projects from 12 cities across the world, in the United Arab Emirates, Russia and India, amongst others, at this year’s Cityscape Global event in Dubai World Trade Centre from September 11-13. This includes one of India’s […]

NEST Co-working Space, an innovative and unique shared workspace concept is set to open its doors in Dubai this autumn.  Located within the new TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, NEST represents one of the world’s first full-service co-working spaces integrated with a major internationally branded hotel. The vision for NEST is to become Dubai’s most innovative, […]

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, and TUI Group, a multinational travel and tourism company, recently brought a group of travel and tourism journalists from the Ukraine to the UAE capital to highlight Abu Dhabi’s leisure attractions to the Ukrainian market. TUI Group, one of the leading tour advisors in the region, […]

Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, announces the launch of Water’s Edge – a new waterfront development on Yas Island. With prices starting from AED480,000, Aldar will release one building for sale at Cityscape Global in Dubai on 11th September 2017. Water’s Edge offers purchasers of all […]

One of the most innovative theatrical shows in the world, La Perle, and luxury car retailer, Bentley Emirates, are delighted to announce an exclusive sponsorship that is set to re-define and elevate the premium entertainment landscape in Dubai. As part of the exclusive sponsorship, Bentley Emirates will become the official car partner of La Perle, […]

Shangri-La Hotel and Traders HHotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi will be celebrating the third annual Emirati Women’s Day on August 28 along with the rest of the Nation with a full range of deals on rooms, restaurants and spa treatments. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi invites its guests to celebrate Emirati Women’s […]

Sponsored by ‘The Tea Company’ and ‘Pure Leaf’ by Unilever Gulf, the engaging and intense UAE National Tea Masters Cup is making its debut this year at the Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival (DICTF), the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to coffee and tea. Winners of the inaugural edition of the Tea Masters Cup […]

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Product Exhibition is a brand of signature event so as to promote selected Hong Kong consumer products and their designs. Click here to register.

The Food and Beverage (F&B) brands in UAE malls, especially the coffee entrepreneurs, have had a healthy run in the first six months, and the opening of Costa Coffee at Hili Mall in Al Ain is a reflection of the strong growth trajectory. Launched recently, Costa Coffee at Hili Mall is centrally located, sitting next […]

In exciting news for the UAE, Emirates is to become an Official Partner of The 2018 Ryder Cup as part of a four-year renewal of the airline’s existing European Tour Agreement which will run until 2021. The 48th edition of The Ryder Cup, scheduled to be held at Le Golf National in France in September […]

The ultimate app for sporting fans, ’10’, has launched with fervour to the marketplace and is already becoming a hit with sports fans worldwide. The brand-new app, created to give fans a fun and safe space to share their emotions about the sporting moments that matter to them, is set to revolutionise how people engage […]

Following an extremely successful Ramadan Souk venture in May, the SoPritti exhibition – one of the UAE’s leading fashion, glamour and lifestyle events – returns for a 15th season this autumn, with the added draw of a maiden foray in the UAE capital. Kicking off in Dubai on 23rd September at Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, the coveted […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics has officially released a new color edition of the Galaxy S8 and S8+: Coral Blue. Starting from 2799 AED, the Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available across markets in the region. The new Blue Coral edition follows this year’s color trends, which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by […]

Under the patronage of the Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City, Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) organised yesterday, the 19th of August 2017, a photo exhibition celebrating World Humanitarian […]

The region’s growing influence as a high-end tourist destination has been reaffirmed after the Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA) announced hotels from four different countries as their Luxury Hotel of the Year finalists for 2017. Resorts in Oman, Kuwait, Morocco, and the UAE have been pitted against one another for the annual prize-giving’s most sought […]

The Dubai International Art Centre hosts, “Seasons of Change” an empowering Art Exhibition by the residents of Dubai Foundation for Women and Children’s Shelter. DFWAC is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. There will be close to 30 Artworks on […]

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing two new properties in Dubai: Crowne Plaza Dubai Business Bay and InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Business Bay. Both properties are in partnership with API Hotels & Resorts, and their location in Dubai’s Business Bay area, the planned business capital of […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has connected its network to Bluewaters, a mixed-use project developed by Meraas, in record time. Empower has signed, in October 2015, a contract to provide district cooling services to the prestigious Bluewaters, a modern, family-oriented island destination with a pioneering spirit that […]

Emaar Properties PJSC recorded a growth in net profit by 15 per cent to AED 2.837 billion (US$ 772 million) during the first six months (January to June) of 2017 (H1 2017), compared to AED 2.475 billion (US$ 674 million) during the same period last year. H1 2017 revenue is AED 7.866 billion (US$ 2.142 […]

In partnership with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), GE (NYSE: GE) has been hosting a number of GE Garages workshops for KFUPM students since 2016 at the GE Saudi Technology & Innovation Center in Dhahran Techno Valley. The workshops continue as part of this year’s GE Garages program – a series of […]

The market size of the UAE facilities management industry will hit an all-time high of $12.49bn in 2017, according to FM EXPO 2017’s research partner TechSci Research. One of the main driving forces behind this rise in value is an estimated $629bn worth of UAE based construction contracts. Expected to be completed by 2021, these […]

Acting Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Ahmed Al Shamsi, has said that London, Bombay, Delhi and Manila were the top destinations for travellers through Abu Dhabi International Airport in June, with air traffic to London increasing by 6 percent, and Delhi-bound travellers up by 11 percent compared to the same month last […]

Address Marassi Beach Resort, the second hotel project by Emaar Hospitality Group in Egypt, is redefining the standards of world-class hospitality with its idyllic waterfront location by the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay. An integral part of Marassi, the master-planned touristic and residential development by Emaar Misr (EGX: […]

du has been recognised for its continued commitment to employees for the 4th consecutive year by the prestigious Gallup Great Workplace Award. Recognised for its extraordinary ability to create engaged workplace cultures that drive business outcomes, du is the only telecommunications company to win the Gallup Award in the world for its engaging and happy […]

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and Liverpool FC today announced a multi-year partnership that will see Western Union, a leader in global payment and money transfer services, become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of Liverpool FC. They will also become the Club’s first-ever Official Shirt Sleeve Sponsor – with […]

Thousands of UAE citizens, residents and visitors today helped set a new Guinness World Record for the longest line of photographs ever gathered. The record-breaking line of photographs measures 1655.192 meters (i.e. more than 1.5km) long, and is on display in the atrium of Dubai Festival City. Thousands of UAE citizens, residents and visitors took […]

The cash flow circulating on the UAE market by UAE nationals and residents, including individuals and corporations alike, gained AED5.1 billion during H1 2017, bringing to AED67.4 billion the money supply circulating outside the banking sector by the end of June, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. On a YOY basis, the liquidity available outside […]

Results exceeded analyst’ expectations and second quarter revenues reached AED 906 million Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced strong financial results for the second quarter of this year ending June 30, 2017 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier continued to deliver robust and sustained performance. Air Arabia’s financial results for […]

Widespread interest from IOCs and global investors in world class concession opportunity The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, it is in advanced discussions with more than a dozen potential partners who have expressed a significant interest in the offshore concession, currently operated by the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) that expires […]

Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, opened the IHC’s Members Global Meeting on Sunday, organised by its newly appointed CEO and leading logistics expert Giuseppe Saba, under the theme ‘ONE […]

Under the direction of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, around 100 tonnes of relief and survival items, organised by Dubai’s International Humanitarian City, IHC, has departed from Dubai International Airport to Madagascar to assist with recovery efforts following Cyclone Enawo, the strongest to strike […]

A massive plan to triple the size of the UAE-based International Humanitarian City (IHC), including warehousing space, are hoped to allow the world’s largest humanitarian logistics hub and its member United Nations aid agencies and NGOs respond more efficiently to several crises and disasters simultaneously to meet a sharp rise in global demand for emergency […]

Giuseppe Saba has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of International Humanitarian City, IHC, as approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, as part of its expansion initiative. Saba is a leading logistics and support services expert with extensive experience with the United […]

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved expanding warehouse facilities at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in response to urgent demand from leading UN and NGO agencies, most notably the Red Crescent, UNHCR, ICRC and the World Food Programme. The approval […]

In Iraq, and just over a month since the start of the Mosul offensive, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners have been intensifying life-saving, emergency help for tens of thousands of displaced people. There has been a marked increase over the past week in the number of people fleeing after fighting intensified in the […]

HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, today praised the United Arab Emirates for its generosity in terms of humanitarian assistance, describing this as one of the facets of the ‘remarkable legacy’ of the country’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed. The Prince and his wife, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall, were visiting International Humanitarian […]

On the final day of their three-day visit to the UAE, HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler […]

The International Humanitarian City, IHC, in Dubai was one of the focal points today on the programme of the three-day visit to the UAE by HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall. The city has grown in little more than a decade to become the world’s largest […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and FUNN, the Sharjah Media Arts for Children and Youth Foundation, signed on Mondaya two-year agreement to work together on fighting hunger worldwide, particularly among youth and children. Under the agreement, WFP and FUNN will work jointly on projects that help vulnerable communities, and provide school feeding programmes […]

A UAE plane carrying over 100 tonnes of aid will leave for Entebbe, Uganda, early on Sunday to deliver vital relief supplies to more than 60,000 South Sudanese refugees who have flocked to the Ugandan border, fleeing from the conflict in South Sudan. This immediate response follows the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister […]

T he World Humanitarian Day (marked on Friday) holds a special significance for the UAE. The country, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has remained in the forefront of supporters of humanitarian initiatives and has justifiably been recognised as a humanitarian capital, being the world’s largest donor of […]

The UAE is deeply committed to protecting humanitarian workers and providing emergency relief to more than 130 million people affected by humanitarian crises in over 40 countries, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said on Thursday on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian […]

MUNICH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today stepped up its search for innovative solutions to spur progress towards Zero Hunger by launching an Innovation Accelerator to identify and nurture new, bold responses to humanitarian and development challenges as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. Based in Munich, the Innovation Accelerator combines internal WFP […]

On behalf of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), His Excellency Tayeb Abdul Rahman Al-Rais, Secretary General, AMAF today handed over a cheque for AED741,000 to the SOS Children’s Village International for the maintenance of buildings of SOS Children’s Village in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Honoring the will of AMAF’s dedicated endower Ahmed Baghlaf, […]

From the migrant crisis in Europe, to the earthquake in Nepal, the ability to communicate is essential to humanitarian emergency operations. World-leading satellite operators and integrators: Arabsat, EMC, Eutelsat, Hispasat, Inmarsat, Intelsat, SES, Thuraya and Yahsat are conducting technical training for humanitarian personnel starting in Dubai this week, to support the provision of communications to […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) held a three-day Humanitarian Project Management Course for emergencies for the first time in the GCC at its premise in Dubai. The course was organised in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and instructed by RedR, a global humanitarian capacity building NGO based […]

UAE Welcomes Presentation of the Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the UN New York, 5th February, 2016 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates participated in yesterday’s presentation of the High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the United Nations. Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel Kristalina Georgieva, Vice President […]

SOS Children’s Villages International is proudto receive the Zayed FutureEnergy Prize, African Global High Schools award given yesterday to SOS HGSheikh Secondary School in Somaliland. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid,Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, SheikhMohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander ofthe Armed Forces, and Enrique Pena Nieto, President of […]

The Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), today announced the launch of the “Tweet for Heat” Campaign, a joint global initiative designed to galvanize widespread support for the plight of Syrian refugees facing harsh winter weather conditions. With more […]

Highlights •On 11 and 14 January, two UN/ICRC/SARC convoys simultaneously delivered humanitarian assistance to Madaya/Bqine and Foah/Kafraya for 40,000 and 20,000 people under siege respectively. •During these missions, UN/SARC/ICRC teams confirmed cases of severe malnutrition in Madaya and related deaths. •5 people reportedly died of starvation since the 11 January convoy entered Madaya/Bqine. •Several cases […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today stressed that the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become a global humanitarian leader and one of the world’s most generous supporters of international humanitarian causes. He was speaking during […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is attending a ceremony marking the launch of a report on High-level Panel on Humanitarian Financing in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, […]

Educate A Child (EAC), a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are launching a new three-year partnership that will provide access to education for 710,000 children affected by conflict and forced displacement in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Building on a partnership that has given more […]

For the second year in a row, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted the “Humanitarian Action Forum”, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) at the IHC premises in Dubai. Shaima Al Zarooni, CEO of the International Humanitarian City, inaugurated the Forum in presence of […]

(UNHCR) –The UN Refugee Agency launched a regional winter campaign to protect the most vulnerable refugee families in Lebanon and other neighboring countries from a possible repeat of last year’s winter storms. Through its online donation platform – http://leben.unhcr.org  – UNHCR aims to team up with individuals in the region who are able to contribute […]

The United Arab Emirates generously responded to UNHCR’s appeal to alleviate the conditions of asylum seekers and refugees in Greece. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ordered to fund and facilitate a bridge of airlifts of humanitarian supplies from UNHCR’s global […]

Experts from the Airbus Foundation, International Humanitarian City (IHC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called for innovative partnerships and closer cooperation between NGOs, the public and private sector during a briefing at the Dubai Airshow. Furthermore, they highlighted the important role innovative technologies and services can play in […]

(UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency said today it had begun distributing raincoats, blankets and other relief items to tens of thousands of refugees buffeted by the first winter storms that have already struck many parts of Central and South Eastern Europe, along with freezing temperatures. The packages are to be distributed to the most […]

Company to distribute 7m glasses of milk in 6 months. Gathering one million pledges so far, Nestlé Nido has partnered with Food Banking Regional Network (FBRN), a non-profit organisation registered at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai, to start delivering glasses of milk to children from across the region including Lebanon, Jordan, the UAE, […]

Under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City (IHC) HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the IHC on 19th of August joined efforts with the international humanitarian community, […]

The number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria to neighbouring countries has now passed four million, confirming that crisis as the world’s single largest refugee crisis for almost a quarter of a century under UNHCR’s mandate. New arrivals in Turkey and updated data from the Turkish authorities on refugees already in that country have […]

Dubai’s Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation’s (AMAF)’s has launched a donation campaign for the Salma food relief programme through which it plans to produce and distribute one million long-life halal meals to victims of wars and natural disasters around the world in 2015. In 2014, AMAF had distributed 200,000 meals to Palestinians in Gaza Strip […]

A UNHCR report, released today, shows that worldwide displacement from wars, conflict, and persecution is at the highest levels we have recorded, and accelerating fast. UNHCR’s new annual Global Trends report shows a sharp escalation in the number of people forced to flee their homes, with 59.5 million people forcibly displaced at the end of […]

More than 60 representatives from the United Nation agencies, humanitarian organisations and the private sector have explored innovative ways of improving collaboration and better harnessing private sector support in emergency preparedness and response at a meeting held recently in Dubai at the International Humanitarian City, IHC. During the opening remarks, Shaima Al Zarooni, IHC CEO, […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934 claiming more than 4100 lives and displacing thousands of people. The devastating earthquake has resulted in a shortage of potable […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, High Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to supply aid to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934, claiming more than 4,100 lives and displacing thousands of people. Sheikh Mohammed also directed […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) and Head of the National Committee for the Coordination of Foreign Aid, on Thursday described the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) as a big boost for the UAE’s stature as an active humanitarian actor. During her visit […]

The International Humanitarian City, IHC, has signed three partnership agreements at DIHAD Conference and Exhibition 2015, aimed at contributing to the development of humanitarian action through the activation of local participation by individuals, institutions and businesses partnerships. The agreements are signed with Dubai Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, Group 32 and UPS to serve the […]

International Medical Corps will participate in this year’s Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD) event focused on “Opportunity, Mobility & Sustainability”. The organisation will share knowledge and highlight new trends in humanitarian assistance, and network among key local, regional and global players. Since the launch of its office last year in […]

In line with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s directives to provide emergency relief to the thousands of displaced families in Vanuatu as a result of Cyclone Pam, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, instructed Dubai’s International Humanitarian […]

UNHCR has launched an online digital platform aimed at significantly enhancing private sector engagement and support for the Syria humanitarian response. The launch comes as the Syria crisis approaches its fourth anniversary, with Syrian refugees become the largest population of concern under UNHCR’s mandate. The online ‘Partnership Platform’ acts as a one-stop shop for the […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Development and International Cooperation, President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, opened the Regional Humanitarian in Action Conference held from 24 to 26, February 2015 at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai. It was organised in collaboration with Humanitarian Policy Grope (HPG) […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, opened the Regional Humanitarian in Action Conference being held until 26th February at the International Humanitarian City, IHC, in Dubai, organised in collaboration with Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) and Oversees International Development […]

MoU states IHC will be providing construction space for the programme partners to carry out building the sustainable bus stop. TheInternational Humanitarian City (IHC) witnessed a successful deal inked with the Carbon Ambassadors.  As per the MoU, the IHC has agreed to provide construction space to Consolidated Constructions Company (CCC) which will be working on […]