Two of the world’s leading marathon runners Aselefech Mergia and Mare Dibaba will go head-to-head in the women’s event when the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon gets underway on January 26. Mergia, who turns 33 just three days before the event, is the greatest female runner in the history of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon having […]

Post the festive season, there’s nothing quite like planning your next holiday to chase away the holiday blues! British Airways has just announced the perfect way for residents across the UAE to brighten up their January with the launch of their massive global special fares campaign. In addition, the UK carrier has revealed some of […]

Ernie Els has insisted his desire to succeed still burns as strong as ever as he returns to a familiar hunting ground later this month at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. One of the most prolific winners of his generation, Els enjoys fond memories of the longest-running European Tour event in […]

Epson will highlight an array of innovations in printing for signage, graphics, dye sublimation, textile, and labels from 14th to 16th January 2018, at SGI Middle East show at the Dubai World Trade Center. At the show, Epson will launch its brand new SureColor SC-F9300 64-inch dye sublimation textile printer for fast, high-volume clothing, textiles, […]

Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy will once again host the French pavilion at CABSAT from 14 to 16 January 2018 at the DWTC, the Middle East’s leading audiovisual show. With 19 companies grouped under an area of 180 square meters, the French Pavilion will introduce companies of […]

Star players from New York City FC took to the field in Abu Dhabi to give special coaching sessions to boys and girls this week. The youth players, who all attend City Football Schools in the UAE capital, were put through their paces on the pitch at Zayed Sports City by Jack Harrison, Rodney Wallace […]

His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change & Environment, announced the launch of two environmental initiatives by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOCCAE) for 2018 that has been declared the Year of Zayed. The first initiative will include planting 30,000 mangrove trees, the second to cultivate coral gardens, […]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) outlined its vision and strategy for intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) experiences. During today’s press conference, Samsung demonstrated its unique ability to make seamlessly connected consumer experiences across Samsung devices at home, at the office and on-the-go. Samsung has been working to make […]

The number of Russian tourists travelling to the GCC in 2020 is expected to be 38% higher than the arrival figures recorded for 2016, according to data published recently by Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25, 2018. Looking at the economic drivers, the value of the […]

The award-winning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA has announced its final player field ahead of the action which tees off next week from 18 – 21 January, with notable additions to the world-class field including Rafa Cabrera Bello, Ernie Els, Tyrell Hatton, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Lee Westwood, and Danny Willett. Staged at the iconic […]

Meraas has opened doors to its luxuriously appointed Bluewaters Residence show apartment on site at Bluewaters, a mixed-use destination taking shape on a manmade island off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline. The show apartment offers prospective buyers a taste of the plush island lifestyle the destination’s residents are set to experience, through exclusive access to […]

Diversification and the high degree of openness in Dubai along with the positive impact of global trends will boost economic growth in the emirate in 2018 and beyond, according to the ‘Dubai Economic Outlook’ report released on the sidelines of the ‘UAE Economic Outlook’ forum, which concluded today in Abu Dhabi. The report says that […]

ConsenSys, the fastest growing blockchain venture studio focused on Ethereum, has announced the opening of its office in the Dubai Design District (d3). The office will be the company’s second largest operation globally. “ConsenSys is the largest Ethereum company in the world and is committed to growing the ecosystem in the Middle East,” said Joseph […]

Festival enthusiasts, mark the date in your calendars! Organisers of the region’s biggest literary event have announced that tickets will go on sale to the general public on 15 January, 2018. The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place from 1-10 March at InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. More than 180 […]

Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, will continue to handover homes at its Ansam and Al Hadeel developments as well as commence handovers of plots on Nareel Island and at Al Merief this quarter. Construction also continues to make strong progress across Aldar’s remaining live developments. Ansam […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, completed a year of strong growth in 2017. The air cargo carrier’s robust performance, set against the backdrop of a resurgent global air cargo market, was underlined by the introduction of specialised customer focused air transportation solutions across a number of industry verticals and by continued investment in […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, and Rove Hotels – a joint venture of Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties PJSC, have joined hands with Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, to secure the ‘Green Key’ […]

Two of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks –  the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab – have been given a Star Wars spin by Instagram artist Paperboyo (Rich McCor), who travelled to Dubai from London to create Star Wars architectural artwork, in celebration of the release of Star Was: The Last Jedi. Rich’s unique work – in […]

The European Tour will welcome another new event to its international schedule next month when the NBO Oman Open makes its debut at the stunning Greg Norman-designed Al Mouj Golf in Muscat from February 15-18. A star-studded line-up including Ryder Cup stars Andy Sullivan and Chris Wood along with former Open Champion Paul Lawrie – […]

Al Raha Beach Hotel, the luxury beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, has won 12 awards in the La Cuisine by SIAL chef competition held alongside SIAL Middle East at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in December 2017. The hotel has been participating at the competition since 2011 and has won several awards each […]

“An excellent reflection of the prestige of the event and its prominence on a global sporting stage.”

Abu Dhabi is set to host the Global Forum for Innovation In Agriculture (GFIA Abu Dhabi 2018) which will run from 5 to 6 February, 2018 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman […]

With a future-centric agenda committed to advancing sustainable waste management and recycling across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host the fifth edition of EcoWASTE Exhibition. Taking place January 15th-18th, 2018 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the event is hosted by Masdar, as part of the […]

 Truxapp, a technology-enabled trucking and logistics provider, which has been working since 2015, is rapidly establishing itself as a market leader in the road freight and trucking sector. Truxapp has aggregated over 350,000 trucks and over 200 corporate clients as a group with revenue projections of US$1 billion by 2022, with over 40% of the revenues […]

 Digitalks, Middle East’s first digitally-focused conference series unveils its impressive line-up of renowned thought leaders. With the theme of “The Rising e-commerce Trends in the Middle East,” attendees will discuss the latest trends and solutions that will help them compete and win in today’s dynamic digital environment. The conference will bring together a wide slate […]

Emirates and flydubai will offer travellers even more connectivity and flight options in 2018, with new codeshare flights planned to Krakow in Poland from 8 April, and Catania in Italy from 13 June. Both Dubai-based airlines currently offer customers a breadth of travel options across their complementary networks, with codeshares to 81 destinations and more […]

Whirlpool Corporation is taking its smart home appliance capabilities to new heights with Apple Watch. Rolling out in early 2018, connected appliances from Whirlpool Corporation will allow consumers to remotely communicate with ovens, washers and dryers via Apple Watch.  The collaboration marks the first time an appliance maker has connected its products with Apple Watch […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail and leisure mall, has launched a mega promotion campaign running from 4th to 6th January 2018, offering customers unprecedented discounts of up to 80% across the range of retail brands under its roof. The campaign is part of a Sharjah-wide initiative, titled ‘Sharjah Grand Discounts,’ that aims to further enhance […]

 Dubai International Blockchain Summit (DIBS), concluded in the same manner as it began; with a promise of being one of the most relevant platforms for knowledge sharing, development and adaptation of Blockchain across various disciplines and industries. The event, which hosted expert speakers from across the globe featured a series of insightful speeches, presentations and […]

British Airways is today announcing a multi-million pound investment in its World Traveller (long-haul economy cabin) catering, introducing an exciting and expanded new menu, which provides more quantity and quality to both meals and great snacking options throughout the flight. Options now include: Pretzels with the welcome drink Four-course meal with starter, entrée, dessert, cheese […]

DP World marked today its 10-year public listing on Nasdaq Dubai with a ceremonial event at the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), attended by Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of the DIFC and Chairman of DFM and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai. DP World Group Chairman […]

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2018 will include the inaugural edition of the Mobility Conference, organisers of the annual event announced today. Held January 18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Mobility Conference will feature a series of specialist sessions on low emission vehicles, underlining their growing importance in the UAE and […]

Gulf Photo Plus (GPP), Dubai’s premiere center for photography, is proud to announce the date and program for SONY PhotoFriday, one of the biggest photography days in Dubai’s creative calendar. SONY PhotoFriday will take place on the 9th of February as part of GPP Photo Week at Alserkal Avenue. Organized annually by Gulf Photo Plus, […]

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi is to welcome the international stars of TV’s most popular talent show to the capital for seven-days of amazing, fun-filled performances from January 14th-20th. The ‘Got Talent Live’ show will see winners or runners-up from previous series of the TV show that aired in America, Ukraine, Romania, Britain, France and Asia, […]

Have a safe trip! Typically, when we wish someone well before they leave on a journey we are referring to their physical safety while in transit. But, increasingly, there’s another consideration – their online security. Over the past year, compromises of payment card data from Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, network intrusions against third-party suppliers, and cyber […]

In the same way that a CFO sets out the strategy and framework for investment and cash flow, CIOs and CTOs need to take control of making dataflow work for their organisations. Data is now a currency, but one which carries extra responsibility for the holder, especially where our personal information is involved. This data […]

Growing global trade opportunities, diversifying its business across the supply chain and exploring smart innovation technologies were key strands of DP World’s operations in 2017 which included over USD 1 billion in capital expenditure year to date. A series of acquisitions, technology tie-ups and sustainable business achievements all formed part of the activities that saw […]

Search for better efficiency, customised solutions and consistent quality are key factors that drive fabricators to newer technology and high-tech machinery. And, one trade event that has undoubtedly won the trust of the regional metal working industry by providing them the best year-after-year is SteelFab. To be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from January 15 to 18, […]

The UAE’s leading tourism and news website Hotelandrest.com has ranked the Dubai Frame as the most culturally significant landmark amongst those completed in 2017 in the world. The Dubai Frame that opened on 1 January, 2018 in Zabeel Park has been touted to be a prestigious addition to Dubai’s iconic architectural portfolio. It is branded as an […]

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to kick off another new exhibitions season with a packed schedule of events this January, expected to play host to more than 172,000 trade visitors and 6,000 exhibiting companies. These industry leading events range from healthcare and science, to technology and design, including Arab Health, the largest […]

IKEA, the much-loved Swedish home furnishing retailer, has designed an initiative named ‘Arabic Reassembled’ to encourage children to learn and engage with the Arabic language. 68%* of young Arabic-speaking nationals in the GCC confirm they use English more than Arabic, so to support the UAE Government’s initiatives, IKEA has designed a fun and creative solution […]

One of this year’s most anticipated movies, DETROIT – is set to hit screens on 11th January across the Middle East, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Egypt (10th January). Directed by the Academy Award Winning Director, Kathryn Bugelow, who is responsible for some of the industry’s most celebrated features including The […]

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is finalising preparations to host Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2018 and its co-located events including World Future Energy Summit (WFES), International Water Summit (IWS), Zayed Future Energy Prize award ceremony, the eighth session of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, and the EcoWASTE exhibition. Held under the patronage of […]

Global Village, the region’s largest and first-ever multi-cultural festival park, has participated in the UAE national campaign to thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The campaign was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice […]

The Women Committee of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi where female staffs toured the chapters of the museum. They were acquainted with artefacts, discoveries and artistic works dating back to different historical eras. Exhibits relate to several civilizations including Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, Greeks, and Romans as well as […]

Al Majaz Amphitheatre, a subsidiary of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has announced that the concert of Kuwaiti singer Abdallah Al Rowaished and Emirati singer Balqees, which forms part of the fifth edition of the Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF), has been postponed to January 19. Originally planned to take place on January 12, […]

The communications elite worldwide – top managers, communications experts, local market leaders, will gather in Geneva to discuss the power of communication and its influence on the modern world: power that goes hand by hand with the future development of our society in many ways – from technical improvements to advocacy of human rights.   […]

The UAE captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai hosted over a million visitors from across the world and reached over 2.5 billion people through live television broadcast and social media livestreams. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ also clinched the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for […]

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) UAE, the local chapter of the dynamic global network of entrepreneurs, reported that its members experienced a seamless transition to VAT this week. This smooth period was attributed to the group’s efforts in 2017 to offer world-class peer-to-peer learning platforms and a selection of different UAE workshops hosted by local taxation experts, […]

Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO) recently held the region’s first Fuelwatch Challenge aimed at testing and rewarding some of the country’s best drivers in fuel-efficient driving. Introduced by Volvo Trucks as a global competition, the Fuelwatch Challenge is an initiative that puts the spotlight on the driver and a true test of skill and […]

Nissan unveiled researchtoday that will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how people interact with their cars. The company’s Brain-to-Vehicle,or B2V, technology promises to speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable. Nissan will demonstrate capabilities of this exclusive technology […]

Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, ends 2017 with a positive stance as delegates and participants of Asian Para Youth Games Dubai are accommodated in the hotel from 8th to the 14th December 2017. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin […]

Emirates is extending its popular My Emirates Pass programme to customers visiting Dubai this winter season. The programme gives Emirates customers exclusive offers and discounts across the city by turning the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card. Those flying to or through Dubai between 1 January and 31 March 2018 can take advantage […]

STARZ PLAY, the fastest growing on-demand video streaming service in the MENA region, today announced its partnership with LG to embed its state-of-the-art video streaming application directly onto LG Smart TVs. Following the launch, select LG Smart TV models in MENA have been updated with the STARZ PLAY application, allowing subscribers to start watching STARZ PLAY’s vast […]

Continuing to delight visitors to Downtown Dubai, Emaar will continue to showcase its ‘Light Up 2018’ spectacle, which won the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the ‘Largest light and sound show on a single building’ staged upon Burj Khalifa, until January 6, daily at 8pm on weekdays and 10pm on the weekend (Thursday, Friday & […]

As a thriving and successful hotel that has welcomed international actors, sports stars, fashion names and celebrities, in addition to thousands of leisure and business guests from around the world, Palace Downtown has represented the essence of Dubai under one roof in atruly palatial and Arabesquesetting. Set in Downtown Dubai, Palace Downtown, under Address Hotels […]

Global trade enabler DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has welcomed Maysun Solar, thefirst photovoltaic panel producer to set up a manufacturing facility in the region’s leading freezone. Maysun Solar currently manufactures5,000 solar panels a month with a capacity to generate 40 megawatts of electricity. The launchfollows DP World’s on-going solar energy project in […]

Canon Middle East (CME), a leader in imaging solutions, commemorated the United Nation’s (UN) World Arabic Language Day in 2017 through a series of activities that support and celebrate the Arabic language across the region. These initiatives included sponsoring the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative in its fifth edition […]

Atlantis, The Palm teamed up with luxury US caviar company AmStur this New Year’s Eve to create the impossible and break the Guinness World Record™ for the world’s largest caviar tin. The 50kg serving of caviar was presented to guests at the resorts’ Gala Dinner and smashed the previous Guinness World Record™ for the world’s […]

Desert Palm Dubai once again welcomes a night of dance splendor, with Ballet under the Stars. One of the world’s most iconic prima ballerinas, Mara Galeazzi will headline the performance to be hosted on the resorts expansive lawns on 15 and 16 February 2018. Being held in association with Spinneys Dubai, The Covent Garden Dance Company’s […]

Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar, President at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) and Marasi News signed a protocol for media collaboration that aims at highlighting the great economic capabilities infatuated by the Arab maritime sector. The agreement also reinforces the strategic role of the Arab Academy as one of the most […]

Defending champions Tamirat Tola and Worknesh Degefa will lead a world-class field of distance runners when the 2018 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon gets underway on January 26. Tola, who set a new course record 2h:04m:11s for the world’s richest marathon in January 2017, and fellow Ethiopian Degefa have confirmed they will join more than 30,000 […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is concluding another banner year of growth and innovation, marking significant milestones across its fleet, network, and product innovation initiatives, cementing its position as a market leader and industry trendsetter. Since January 2017, Emirates has carried over 59 million passengers. The airline served over 63 million meals on its […]

All the year-end retail traffic is set to get diverted to Sharjah as a first-of-its-kind winter clearance fair opens today at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by Liz Exhibitions, Winter Clearance Sale 2017 will bring together leading retailers in the country at a single place to offer the biggest bargains and the finest shopping experience to […]

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourist and family destination, will usher in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. The popular recreation location is all set to welcome 2018 with an awe-inspiring nighttime show on the evening of Sunday, December 31, sharing the joy of New Year celebrations with the rest of the world. […]

The head of one of the Middle East’s leading independent financial services providers is predicting solid growth in 2018, but also a likely consolidation in the sector as the industry adapts to a changing regulatory landscape. The CEO of the Nexus Group, Tarun Khanna, says that although the finance sector experienced a general slowdown in […]

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has received 440,000 worshipers of various nationalities from inside and abroad during the month of November, according to the mosque’s centre. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in a report also mentioned the visits of a number of Arab and foreign top officials, who paid tribute to the late Sheikh […]

Imdaad, a Dubai-based integrated facilities management (FM) solutions provider with a strong presence in the GCC, today revealed the findings of an extensive market study that it commissioned to examine the UAE’s FM market and forecast future trends within the industry. The report was compiled by a US-based business consulting firm involved in market research […]

Premium luxury jewelry house Dhamani 1969 unveiled its exquisite line of iconic ready-to-wear collection, D.LIGHT, inspired by the elegant emblem of the brand and exclusively designed for Dubai Shopping Festival. The launch of the new collection, which took place at the brand´s flagship shop at The Dubai Mall, was proudly organised in association with Dubai […]

Travel is expected to peak once again at the end of the year for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors flocking into Dubai for New Year’s celebrations. Over 250,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 28 December until just after New Year’s Day, while 200,000 travellers will be […]

 MEDLAB – The largest attended expo worldwide will be taking place between 5th and 8th February 2018. The MEDLAB Exhibition welcomes more than 600 exhibitors and 25,000 attendees, giving the opportunity for leading laboratories and manufacturers to showcase their products and services, and initiate business opportunities in the vigorously growing healthcare market in the Middle […]

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and DeNA Co., Ltd. unveiled the Easy Ride brand for the new robo-vehicle mobility service that the two companies are developing jointly. The companies also announced plans for a field test with public participation. The public field test will take place in the Minatomirai district of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan from […]

Award-winning UAE-based developer Sweid & Sweid has appointed Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Company as lead contractor on the first Banyan Tree Residences to be built in the Middle East. Located on a large island overlooking The Emirates and Montgomerie golf courses, the project sits at the intersection of DMCC and Emirates Hills on Al […]

Global Village, the region’s largest and first-ever multicultural festival park, has announced that in response to the high demand of guests and in conjunction with the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), it will open its gates welcoming guests from 2pm every Friday from 26th December 2017 to 26th January 2018. Global Village will remain open from 2 pm […]

High-end automotive performance is combined with the ultimate in passenger space and comfort in the new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman. Mercedes-Maybach’s proud history of building vehicles that offer exclusivity and a first-class travel experience is brought to the forefront with the latest edition to its Maybach fleet. With a host of high-end comforts fitted as standard, the […]

Emirates will be sharing the legacy of the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to a global audience in 2018. To celebrate the ‘Year of Zayed’, Emirates is featuring the achievements of HH Sheikh Zayed in the pages of its official inflight magazine, Open Skies each month. The ‘Year of Zayed’ commences […]

The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery, the newest addition to AccorHotels’ distinctive MGallery collection of contemporary boutique hotels worldwide, welcomes guests from across the globe to the region’s first 360-degree holistic wellbeing resort, located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. DISCOVER THE UNIQUE QUALITIES OF THE RETREAT As is characteristic of MGallery’s ‘Serenity’ properties within its portfolio of […]

“Mission Control X” for conferences and events has announced that tickets for singer Amr Diab’s concerts are about to sell out. It has organized two concerts that are taking place on 29thDec/2017 in Dubai Media City’s Theatre, which can hold 10,000 people and on the 31st of Dec – New Year’s Eve in Conrad Dubai with […]

In-line with United Arab Emirates leadership vision, and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, healthcare is identified as one of the key strategic pillars. With a vision to position Abu Dhabi as a center of excellence and innovation in Healthcare, the DoH in partnership with the initiating entities of TIP Ministry of Economy and […]

Diana Haddad, one of the Arab world’s biggest pop stars will perform live at a special New Year’s Eve concert at City Walk. Singer and television personality Haddad, will delight fans with some of her biggest hits on a purpose-built stage in front of Hub Zero from 10:30pm. She will also take the audience into […]

Nissan earned a top rating in the 2017 Global Water Report issued by CDP, marking the first time the company has made the report’s “A list” of businesses recognized for their water stewardship. The company also achieved a Leadership-level ranking in CDP’s Climate Change Report for the fourth straight year. CDP, formerly known as the […]

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) by Dubai Properties is set to welcome the new year with a range of fun-filled activities as part of its #WOWJBR campaign. January 2018 will focus on supporting the members of the community in fulfilling their New Year’s resolutions, with happiness at the top of the agenda. Fun activities Brief:              […]

The Bosnia and the Balkans pavilion is the latest addition to Global Village, the region’s first and largest multi-cultural festival park. It provides an important window into the heritage and culture of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is similar in many respects to the cultures of people in the Arab world. It has […]

Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi, is offering shoppers a special year-end bonus while enjoying the last tax- free shopping days in the UAE. Yas Mall retailers have added special sales and offers with discounts up to as much as 90% at select stores. And to top it off, Yas Mall is offering […]

His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, commended the environmental conservation efforts of the UAE leadership. His Excellency also underscored the importance of raising environmental awareness among the country’s young generation that plays an integral part in helping the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) achieve its […]

The Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) held the 10th edition of the Young Arab Women Leaders conference series in London on ‘Women Led Innovation in STEM’, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, PwC and the World Bank, and with the support of PepsiCo and Shell. The conference was designed to promote the development […]

As Dubai Airport braces itself for the busiest time of year – dnata has stepped up to ensure that passengers start their journey safely and on time. Playing a key role in the smooth operations on the ramp, are the small but powerful pushback tractors. These high powered ground services equipment, play a crucial role […]

In keeping with the hotel’s corporate social responsibility programme, a team of 27 employees from the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai joined the emirate-wide campaign to clean up public spaces in Dubai International City last month. The activity was organised by Dubai Municipality as part of the Clean Up the World campaign, which engages an estimated […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched ‘Cube’, a new customer service centre on the third-floor of its headquarters, to provide real estate investors with exceptional services. ‘Cube’ has been established in collaboration with a number of key partners including the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Dubai Police General Command, the […]

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), the region’s leading institute for education and training in finance, has agreed to collaborate with its globally reputed UK counterpart, The London Instituteof Banking and Finance (LIBF). The two parties will exchangetheir experiencetoupdate and develop EIBFS’ banking diplomaprogram,adopting a digital approach with the goal of qualifying […]

JA Resorts & Hotels, Dubai-based international hospitality group, has announced William Harley-Fleming will expand his remit as the Cluster General Manager for JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort and JA Manafaru. As part of his new role, Harley-Fleming will oversee all operational responsibilities and the day-to-day management of both resorts. Furthermore, he will be responsible for developing and […]

Miral has announced the development of a new, vibrant beachfront community space located on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. Due to open in first quarter of 2018, the “A’L BAHAR” project will help to deliver on the capital’s vision of offering unique experiences for residents and visitors, establishing the emirate as an entertainment and leisure destination of […]

The festive cheer will be in full swing with the mall’s ‘Oh So Festive’ entertainment until December 20. The whole family will enjoy stunning bespoke shows with performances from the season’s most loved characters. Don’t miss this special festive treat daily at 4PM, 6:15PM, 7PM and 8:30PM. A highlight for every little boy and girl […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, is bringing an industry-first digital transformation across all its assets that will set a new benchmark for the hospitality sector In partnership with Accenture Strategy, Emaar Hospitality Group has unveiled three new projects for digitalization that will leverage the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence […]

Triumphing over thousands of learners across 40 countries, 57 students from UAE brought laurels to the country by winning big at the 22nd International UCMAS Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition 2017 held in Malaysia recently. The contest, which assessed students on their agile arithmetic skills, involved answering a whopping 200 math problems in a matter of […]

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced its plans toward the popularization of electrified vehicles for the decade 2020-2030. Toyota’s electrified vehicle strategy centers on a significant acceleration in the development and launch plans of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Addressing environmental challenges, […]

HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel price comparison website reveals that Dubai is the most popular destination among GCC travelers during the festive season, followed by Abu Dhabi and Al Medina, KSA. As for international destinations, London is the top pick followed by Istanbul and Paris, according to the number of bookings between 22 December 2017 […]

Mega-malls are boosting the GCC’s retail market to nearly USD 300 billion by 2018, driving investment in aluminum ceilings to enhance the customer experience, mall safety and sustainability, industry experts announced today. Thanks to new mega-malls from Mall of the World in Dubai, to Al Maryah Central in Abu Dhabi and Mall of Saudi in […]

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2018) is around the corner and HMH – Hospitality Management Holding has launched an exclusive ‘DSF 2018’ offer available only on the group’s website. Travellers who book their stay on www.hmhhotelgroup.com will be entitled to the awesome DSF deal at the group’s hotels in the UAE all through the festival. Launching the […]

Business France, the national agency in charge of the international development of the French Economy will be hosting a French Pavilion at INTERSEC DUBAI, the international meeting platform for the Security and Safety industry. As a true springboard for companies looking to develop in the Near and Middle East markets, but also the Indian sub-continent […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, recently signed a contract with the Museum of the Future to provide 2,459 refrigeration tons (RT) of district cooling capacity. The agreement reflects the positive reception and increasing interest of the property sector in investing in environmental sustainability as a key factor […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, Dubai Economy hosted the 2nd Business Community Engagement (BCE) Forum under the theme ‘Enabling a Future-Ready Business Environment.’ The Forum was aimed to strengthen the partnership between […]

The signage and graphic industry’s top brands from the local, regional and international markets spanning 35 countries will head to Dubai in January 2018 for the SGI Dubai show. This is the largest exhibition catering to the large format printing industry in the Middle East and Africa region. Over 300 global and regional exhibitors have […]

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi has launched its ultimate Winter Festival promotion, undergoing an epic North Pole transformation and giving shoppers the chance to win up to Dhs 1 million in cash prizes as well as three brand-new Chevrolet models for the New Year. For every 1,500 AED spent at any retail store or dining outlet […]

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, laid the foundations for the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai today (Sunday, December 17, 2017). The ceremony, also included the signing of the official […]

ENOC won the Innovation Business of the Year award at this year’s edition of the MEED Awards.  The program celebrates excellence across one of the fastest-moving, most diverse and vibrant markets, the GCC. His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: “This award comes in recognition of ENOC’s Solar-Powered Stations which combines innovative […]

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai received two top awards at the Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards 2017. The announcement was made at a glittering ceremony held in Dubai earlier this month. Cactus Jacks won the Gold Award in the ‘Restaurant of the Year’ (Mexican) corporate category while Ms. Coleen Karryl Lucena, the F&B Coordinator was declared […]

Four Emirati students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have designed and developed an innovative senior project that aims to lower the rate of car accidents in the UAE. The “smart system” helps drivers detect the driving activity of surrounding vehicles. It is a simple and affordable […]

Intelak’s second cohort has graduated, marking the completion of the second class of start-ups under the 9 week accelerator programme within the Intelak Incubator, founded by the Emirates Group, GE, and Etisalat Digital. The four groups – made up of both university students and entrepreneurs – consisted of Team LiFi Tech, which delivered a solution […]

Nissan held its annual Regional Skills Contest ceremony to honor its top sales and customer service employees from across the Middle East on a private boat at Dubai Marina. Nissan reiterated its commitment to be a leader in providing the best customer experience in the region, where it has more than 2,500 employees. Kalyana Sivagnanam, […]

Gastech, the leading global exhibition and conference for the international gas, LNG and energy industries, and GPEX (Global Power & Energy Exhibition), the new hub for the international power and energy community, will share the same location in Barcelona next year. The co-location of the events, which will be held in adjoining halls in the […]

TheGCC’s first commercial vertical indoor farm, Badia Farms, has launched in Dubai with ambitious plans to pioneer the future of the region’s agriculture industry. Using the latest hydroponic technology and vertical farming techniques,the farm produces nutritious and pesticide-freeleafy greens without the need for sunlight, soil or chemicals. Badia Farms has been established by Saudi Arabian […]

:‘Protectors of the Nation: Sacrifice and Giving’exhibition, recently opened its door to the public at Etihad Museum, an entity managed by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority(Dubai Culture), which will run for six months. The exhibition highlights the efficiency and development of the UAE Armed Forces, addressing one of their most important elements: the men and […]

The Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT) will return next month for an epic, 1,217-kilometre, nine-day road trip across the UAE and Oman – all without using a single drop of petrol. After the success of last year’s road trip across the UAE, the 2018 edition of the EVRT has been expanded to include a visit […]

Reaffirming its commitment to providing guests with elegant lifestyle experiences and setting outstanding service standards recognised internationally, Armani Hotel Dubai has taken home two awards at the World Travel Awards and World Spa Awards in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Armani Hotel Dubai won the impressive title of ‘World’s Leading Design Hotel’ at the 24th World Travel […]

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company, today announced widespread expansion plans for 2018 which will see the brand enter three new markets and open further properties in the UAE and China.  The announcement was made to partners and stakeholders at its annual Middle East Roadshow held at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai in collaboration […]

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai received two top awards at the Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards 2017. The announcement was made at a glittering ceremony held in Dubai earlier this month. Cactus Jacks won the Gold Award in the ‘Restaurant of the Year’ (Mexican) corporate category while Ms. Coleen Karryl Lucena, the F&B Coordinator was declared […]

It was a night of delightful surprises for First Central Hotel Suites at the Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards held in Dubai earlier this month. The triumphant First Central Hotel Suites team, led by General Manager Wael El Behi, walked away with two top honours at the gala ceremony that recognised the best performers in […]

HH Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Department of Information, inaugurated the International Autumn Trade Fair (IATF) today (December 17th 2017) at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). “IATF has enabled the creation of a remarkable trade landscape in the country. With VAT to be introduced soon, UAE citizens and […]

Montreux Comedy, the largest celebration of comedy in mainland Europe and one of the top festivals in the world for emerging talent, has confirmed that it will be returning to Dubai for a third consecutive year in February 2018. The three-day event will take place at Madinat Jumeirah from 28 February to 2 March 2018, […]

The long-awaited UAE VAT legislation, namely Federal Decree Law (8) of 2017 (the VAT Law) is finally out and everyone can at last be properly informed about the impact of VAT on their everyday lives, as well as all the various industry sectors that will be affected thereby. In the normal course of the application […]

Dubai Industrial Park (DI), a designated district within Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC), honored 10 of its business partners for their outstanding achievements in 2017 during Dubai Wholesale City’s annual gala dinner. The exclusive event at Dubai Opera drew the participation of Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City, Saud Abu Al-Shawareb, Chief Operating […]

HE Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group chairman and CEO & Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) inaugurated TEKNO 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) today (December 17th, 2017). HE bin Sulayem toured the exhibition and also interacted with the exhibitors to know more about their products, […]

Four years after her last sellout concert in Dubai, Arab Superstar Magida El Roumi returns to the city for one night of musical magic, in what is expected to be her biggest concert ever in the UAE with a capacity of over 8,000 seats at the Dubai Media City Amphitheater on the 26th of January […]

Cathay Pacific has celebrated a further travel accolade after being named the Middle East’s Favourite International Airline Premium Cabin at the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. Celebrating 40 years of flying to Dubai this year, the Hong Kong-based airline received the popular public vote and recognition at the region’s premier travel […]

Dubai Design District (d3) has launched the first d3 Art Market as part of its continuing efforts to provide a significant platform to UAE’s growing creative community. Taking place from December 21 to 23 in d3, the inaugural event’s line-up features 30 stalls by artists from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan, among others. Showing […]

As part of Dubai’s retail calendar, Majid Al Futtaim’s Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif celebrated the occasion of Bahrain National Day with a host of spectacular engaging entertainment and serving fresh Arabic coffee and dates on 15 and 16 December. Families at City Centre Mirdif had fun the elegant stilt […]

A technical delegation from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to review the progress of the development projects financed by the Fund in the country. The projects are being implemented as part of the AED9.19 billion (US$2.5 billion) grant provided by the UAE to Bahrain within the framework of the […]

The upcoming feature film SHEBAB SHEYAB from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, one of the region’s leading media and entertainment companies, is confirmed to have its world premiere at the prestigious Palm Springs International Film Festival 2018. Debuting on January 5th, the Arabic-language comedy written and directed by filmmaker and music video pioneer Yasir Al Yasiri, […]

Ras Al Khaimah has been named the GCC’s ‘Favourite Adventure Destination’ at the 2017 Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards – the region’s premier travel industry honours. The award recognises the major strides the emirate has taken to develop international-standard adventure and activity tourism offerings centred around Jebel Jais – the UAE’s highest mountain peak which towers […]

Dubai International Hotel’s Ahlan Business Class Lounge has been recognised as the winner of the Priority Pass Middle East & Africa Airport Lounge of the Year Award. Now in its 13th year, the awards recognize excellence within the world’s largest independent lounge membership program that includes over 1,000 airport lounges, in over 500 cities. Winners are […]

The General Assembly of the Emirates Business and Finance Association (EBFA) held its first regular meeting last Thursday in Dubai. The meeting was attended by HE Naser Butti Omair Yousef AlMheiri, elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, HE Raja Mohammed Ghanim Saeed AlMazrouei, elected Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors, HE Hamad Abdullah […]

The2ndHIVSummitintheMiddleEastaccredited by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi and supported by Gilead Sciences has seen over100international and Middle EastexpertsconveneinDubaion December 15 and 16, 2017. The Summit, entitled ‘Today’s Choices – Tomorrow’s Health’discussedrecent updates and developments in the field of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)intheregion. Dr.Samer El-Ali, Medical Director, Gilead Sciences Eastern Europe and Middle East stated:“For […]

RAK Properties proudly sponsors the “RAK EATS” initiative organised by RAK SME for the period between the 14th and 23th of December at its Mina Al Arab, Lagoon Walk. The fair incorporates RAK SME members and owners of the enterprises specialised in restaurant and food. “RAK EATS” enables young locals to launch their food concepts. […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, Emirates Aviation University celebrated today the graduation of 220 postgraduate and undergraduate students. His Highness handed over the certificates to the graduates during the ceremony that was held at the university campus and was attended […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and training institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, has launched the “Organizational Excellence in Dubai Government” programme, in cooperation with Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment consultancy, andin partnershipwith the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) – a leading […]

The 2017 edition of Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival (DICTF), the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to coffee and tea, opened today (December 14, 2017), at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The show will run through to Saturday, 16th December and will end with the prize distribution on the stageof the debut […]

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport can begin their festive celebrations the moment they arrive with a remarkable gingerbread replica of the iconic Burj Khalifa by Address Dubai Marina. At a height of 14 metres, the Burj Khalifa replica in gingerbread is decorated with gift boxes and lights, and occupies a central place in Concourse […]

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops and regulates the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions hosted the 67th Annual Convention of the German Travel Association (DRV) from 7-9 December, 2017. The three-day convention, which took place at Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah, welcomed 630 German travel […]

Luxury lifestyle hotel brand, ME by Meliá, has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the launch of ME Dubai at the end of 2018. Designed by the late architect, Dame Zaha Hadid in partnership with luxury developer Omniyat, ME Dubai is set to become a legacy hotel. It is the only hotel project […]

Chillout Productions’ 2018 stellar lineup announces multi Platinum and multiple Grammy Award winner Ricky Martin to headline the 16th Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2018 on the 23rd of February at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. He will perform as part of the three-day music festival, joining headline acts Duran Duran and John Legend, with supporting acts yet to be announced. […]

 UAE-based telecommunications service provider, du, recently signed a strategic agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a DP World Company. In line with this agreement, du will expand its Business Centre facilities to all Jafza employees and businesses from one easy-to-reach location. The new Business Centre is open now at Jafza Building 14, and will […]

DUKES Dubai has been named ‘World’s Leading New Hotel 2017’, at the grand final of the World Travel Awards, which took place on December 10 at the JW Marriott, Emerald Bay, in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The five-star hotel, which only opened its doors on the western trunk of Palm Jumeirah in March this year, had […]

 Marie Claire Arabia, a Mediaquest publication, has put a passion for shoes toward a worthy cause by donating the proceeds from its SHOES FIRST event to the Make-A-Wish Foundation – a non-profit organisation that fulfils the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The event took place on 1st December at the Tryano store in […]

 John Cena delighted thousands of film fans in the Middle East, with a visit to Dubai to launch the brand new 20th Century FOX animation movie “Ferdinand”.  John Cena voices the main character, Ferdinand the Bull, and is completing a global Press Tour for the film. The hugely popular superstar, visited Dubai Miracle Gardens, the world’s largest […]

The International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local and international real estate markets, is set to take place in Dubai from 9th to 11th April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will be driving international sales through Country Pavilions that open up a world of investment […]

Premier lifestyle retail company AZADEA Group has announced another first for the Middle East dining scene, with popular restaurant brand New Shanghai scheduled to launch in Dubai in 2018.  The latest addition to AZADEA’s fast growing F&B portfolio, New Shanghai has enjoyed significant success in Shanghai and Australia, and is expected to do the same […]

Asteco has been recognised as the ‘World’s Best’ at the International Property Awards 2017 during a gala awards ceremony at the internationally renowned Savoy Hotel, London, earlier this week. Beating off stiff competition from Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, USA, Central & South America, the UK, Asia Pacific, including submissions from Colliers International and German real […]

Against the backdrop of a successful 38th edition of The Big 5 in Dubai, organisers dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa announce the expansion of the show with new co-located events in 2018. The largest construction event in the Middle East will further broaden its offer with the addition of the new HVACR Expo, the […]

A new sophisticated hotel is coming to Dubai Marina in Q1 2018. The five-star Stella Di Mare Hotel is the first international location for the brand, which already operates six highly successful resorts in Egypt. The 369-room hotel will comprise 252 king rooms, 72 twin rooms and 45 suites. All rooms will be fully air-conditioned, with […]

 The Middle East and Africa’s leading vertically-integrated paper manufacturer, the Middle East Paper Co. (‘MEPCO’), is proud to be participating in the three-day Paper One Show, the international exhibition for the paper industry in the MENA region. The fourth international Paper One Show, held at the Expo Centre Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, will […]

 The Food Security Center – Abu Dhabi (FSCAD) hosted the first of two Food Security Roundtables on the opening day of the eighth edition of SIAL Middle East 2017. Entitled ‘Regional Developments and its Impact on Food Security at the Region Countries’, the roundtable shed light on the most important obstacles that prevent the operation of […]

Ajman Holding, a strategic organization with a diverse range of subsidiaries and associate companies in the UAE, has announced that it will launch Mirkaaz, a new shopping destination. The new mall is expected to attract over one million visitors with over 100 shops, international restaurants, a cinema, a family entertainment area, botanical gardens, a health […]

Welsh international rugby star Mike Phillips has teamed up with Just Play to launch his first rugby academy in the UAE. Phillips, Wales’ most capped scrum-half with 99 appearances for the Welsh national side and the British and Irish Lions, will put young rugby stars aged from 3 to 11 years old through their paces […]

Aster DM Healthcare hosted its 30thAnniversary event to celebrate 3 decades of service as well as the culmination of its Aster@30 2017 campaign. The event also brought to light the social responsibility initiatives and programmes, under the Aster Volunteers umbrella that benefited more than 497,000 lives in the Middle East and India. The Gala dinner […]

Bringing special holiday cheer to the UAE capital, Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi, is launching its amazing 12 Days of Festivity from 14 to 25 December. Yas Mall will make all childhood dreams come true, with a Santa’s Grotto and a festive market selling exclusive gifts, plus an astounding giant-size calendar containing […]

Global Village, the region’s first and largest multi-cultural festival park, announced today that it had extended the duration of the jaw dropping and crowd favourite show, Shaolin Monks, by a week due to the interest and excitement levels of guests and in line with their feedback. Shaolin Monks will continue to play three times a […]

Last night representatives from the Guinness World Records certified two new broken records for Chevrolet Middle East. Thanks to customers and fans across the Middle East, Chevrolet was able to rally enough passion for the brand to attempt two successful record breaking attempts simultaneously. The first record, ‘largest online photo album of people holding a […]

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), the umbrella authority of RAK Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) and RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA), has been named as the most cost-effective economic zone by the prestigious fDi Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2017. Sweeping the Bespoke Category – Set-up Cost Reduction award, RAKEZ stood out from […]

Last week du supported and took part in a number of panel discussions at the 2017 Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit. As the official telecom partner, du leaders spoke about Smart initiatives, from Smart City innovations to 5G and IoT and everything in between. Throughout the event, du demonstrated its efforts towards supporting the UAE Vision […]

The inaugural Dubai Association Conference has commenced, with the leaders of the Dubai Association Centre expressing optimism about the future for associations in the emirate. The Dubai Association Conference is being hosted by the Dubai Association Centre (DAC), a joint initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Dubai Department of Tourism and […]

Emirates shares in the passion for films at the 14th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), and joins some of the event’s biggest stars on the red carpet.  Along with the honourable presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the DIFF opening red carpet hosted a variety of […]

HSBC announced that its flagship LPGA event will now be called the HSBC Women’s World Championship as ticket sales launched today for the eleventh edition of ‘Asia’s Major.’ The tournament, formerly the HSBC Women’s Champions, will take place from 1-4 March 2018 on the New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore with defending Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Inbee Park, heading the field. It will mark the […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and WOMENA have jointly launched the ‘Future Founders and Future Funders Programme,’ aimed to draw on venture capital (VC) as an enabler of entrepreneurship among Emirati women. The programme targets university-level Emirati women who are at the start […]

At a black tie gala ceremony in Vietnam where the tourism world’s upper echelons gathered yesterday evening, JA Oasis Beach Tower in Dubai was announced theWorld’s Leading Apartment Hotel 2017. It is the fourth consecutive year that the iconic landmark in Dubai Marina has claimed the prestigious honour at the World Travel Awards Grand Final. “When you […]

  Indian millennial tourists are opting for a little and often approach when it comes to traveling, according to a recent survey, urging GCC hoteliers and travel professionals, who will undoubtedly use Arabian Travel Market 2018 as a platform to showcase their facilities and promotional offers, in an attempt to capture a share of this […]

SOUQ, a leading online retail and marketplace website in the Arab region today announced the launch of ‘Amazon Global Store’, which offers customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the ability to shop for over one million products from Amazon in the United States. On Amazon Global Store, customers can now enjoy a wide selection […]

The Higher Organising Committee of the UITP MENA Congress & Exhibition 2018 revealed that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) had completed all preparations for hosting the event during 23-25 April 2018 under the theme: Pioneering for Customer Happiness. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of the RTA and Chairman of the Organising Committee of […]

2018 is all set to start with an event which promises to be the biggest fintech happening in Dubai till date. The Dubai International Blockchain Summit 2018 (DIBS) will feature technology leaders and concept advocates within the Blockchain industry. The event’s organizers recently announced oversubscription in terms of sponsors and investors which has exceeded the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, the first edition of Men’s Health Congress, focusing exclusively on men’s health, will be held from the 13th to the 15th of December this year, at the Mohammed […]

Proving that modesty is the new elegance, Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi and leading retailer hub for Yas Island, launched the Modest Fashion from 7-9 December. With incredible catwalks and interactive activations, the event was a huge success, inspiring thousands of women to try this global new fashion trend. The stylish three-day […]

A greater community involvement is called for if the UAE is to succeed in the fight against childhood obesity, experts say at the very first Abu Dhabi Childhood Obesity Forum being held at the capital. Abu Dhabi organised the forum in efforts to be the global model for the fight against childhood obesity. The UAE, […]

The largest sourcing platform, China Homelife Dubai Exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and opened to visitors at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  Open for three days from December 10 -12, the exhibition has shown strong growth with over 2500 participants across textile and garments, […]

Philanthropist Mr. Firoz Merchant met with His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority in DHA, who from the outset heartily congratulated Philanthropist Mr. Merchant for his service to the community, and on becoming the first civilian, the first Indian, and the first expat to be honoured and recognised […]

Emirates is spreading the festive joy with treats across all cabin classes this December. Customers travelling for the holidays will enjoy several Christmas specials both on the ground and on board from food to entertainment. Festive menus are back In addition to the regionally inspired cuisine served on board, Emirates is bringing back its Christmas […]

British Airways has announced a massive sale offering British Airways Executive Club members the chance to travel the world for half the number of Avios usually required. Available for booking from today until December 17, the airline will offer World Traveller (long-haul economy) flights to Heathrow and onwards to 90 long-haul destinations for 50 per […]

Staff from UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, were happy to make a song and dance at their work recently as they took part in the annual TIMER’S Got Talent competition. Employees from TIME Oak Hotel & Suites took part in the contest where they were judged on overall performance, originality, stage appearance, audience response and […]

Businesses in Dubai are more upbeat about the final quarter of 2017 compared to the previous quarter, driven by increased demand during the winter months. The quarterly survey of Dubai Economy showed the composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) in the third quarter increasing by 10.8 points and reaching 121.4 points, from 110.6 points in Q2 […]

Global trade enabler DP World was recognized for its world leading business standards and practices when Its UAE Region won two awards at the Transport Arabia Excellence Awards 2017, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and chairman of the Emirates Group, […]

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism has announced that it has acquired Leonardo da Vinci’smasterpiece Salvator Mundi. The work, hailed as one of the greatest artistic rediscoveries of the last 100 years, will go on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi, alongside another da Vinci masterpiece, La Belle Ferronnière,which is currently on loan from musée du Louvre. Painted by […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates, the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has been recognised for its outstanding achievements this year by winning the coveted ‘Best International Development Marketing’ at the International Property Awards. Souzane Abou Eid,  Head of Corporate Marketing from Jumeirah Golf Estates, received the […]

Following his highly-anticipated Darkness and Light tour, and due to exceptional demand, John Legend is returning to the region to pour his heart out to fans. With his previous Dubai Jazz Fest performances in 2015 and 2008 that showcased the inherent prowess of his voice and his passionate piano playing, festivalgoers will be treated to […]

Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, today announced that due to strong demand it will release more apartments for sale in Water’s Edge, the Company’s waterfront development on Yas Island. Sales will commence on 12th December 2017 at the Aldar Sales Centre on Yas Island. Demand has […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, May God Protect Him, the initiatives of the 4th International Festival of Falconry organized by Emirates Falconers Club will be inaugurated today in collaboration with several ministries, national organisations and local authorities. The Festival will be taking […]

More than 200 Indian property developers across 14 states and 60 cities assembled at the CREDAI’s Indian Property Show that opened to public today. The popular exhibition, featuring thousands of residential and commercial projects, has sparked further interest among property buyers following the recent reforms to promote transparency in the Indian real-estate sector. Visitors will […]

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) organized panel discussion covering artificial intellengce (AI) given the growing importance of the sector; and hosted Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence His Excellency Omar Sultan Al-Olama, who shone the light on the various applications of the artificial intellengce across the sectors, in presence of media representatives. During event, which […]

A batch of 17 DP World, UAE Region senior executives has successfully completed an advanced leadership development programme from Eller Executive Education at the University of Arizona in the United States. The programme provides young leaders with the key skills necessary for decision-making and problem solving, introducing them to the best business standards and practices […]

 The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, has revealed the list of key participants in the second UAE Public Policy Forum, to be held in Dubai on January 15-16, 2018. Bearing the theme “Shaping the Future of Public-Private […]

An absence of talented and experienced employees, funding difficulties and the prevailing negative economic outlook are the main challenges that affect micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a new report by the Pearl Initiative, the leading Gulf business-led non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency as a key driver of […]

The Sustainable City – the Middle East’s first fully fledged sustainable development – has won two top accolades at the International Property Awards 2017 including the coveted ‘Best Mixed-Used Development in the Middle East’ and ‘Best Public Service in the Middle East’ awards. Diamond Developers, the company behind The Sustainable City, was represented by CEO […]

Technology innovations — such state-of-the-art live events, virtual shopping screens, and 3D sound environments — are catalyzing the GCC’s retail growth to hit a record high of USD 313 billion by 2021, industry experts announced today. Over the next four years, the GCC’s retail sector will grow by 25 percent to USD 313 billion, according […]

DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Pablo Campana, at the global trade enabler’s flagship Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone in Dubai recently. The visit follows the ground-breaking ceremony held in September this year to mark the start of DP World’s construction of a […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has announced three additional airlifts of a B747 aircraft to send humanitarian aid to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC).  The airlifts will deliver supplies provided by the United Nations High […]

H.E Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice Chairman of the Board, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, along with H.E Thomas Kufen, the Lord Mayor of the city of Essen, led the opening of the Middle East’s leading horticultural fair, the IPM DUBAI 2017, being held today Tuesday, December 5 and running until Thursday December 7, at the Dubai World […]

du is continuing the conversation around how corporate entities in the Middle East and North Africa can encourage a more supportive ecosystem for SMEs and startups, via its participation and support, at the annual Entrepreneur Enterprise Agility Forum – presented by du – which is being held at the St. Regis in Dubai. Hany Aly, […]

Organisations that fail to adapt to the new messaging culture risk falling behind and losing customers, that’s according to new international research from BT and Cisco. The research, The Digital Customer 2017 — Chat, tap, talk: eight key trends to transform your digital customer experience, is based on an independent survey of 5000 consumers across […]

Dubai-based Audacia Capital (’Audacia’) working with advisor 90 North Real Estate Partners LLP (“90 North”) has completed the acquisition of two adjacent built-to-suit headquarter office properties now under construction in Hoofddorp, close to Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands. The properties, being developed by RED Company and designed by architecture firm Powerhouse Company, are both state-of the-art […]

The Global Gift Gala returns to Dubai for its fifth edition in benefit of Dubai Cares and Global Gift Foundation. The star-studded event will take place on December 8th at the Palazzo Versace where chef Mansour Memarian will prepare a 2-star Michelin dinner for guests. In this ‘Year of Giving’ in Dubai, funds raised during […]

Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau, has once again participated at IBTM World, showcasing the city’s latest offerings and forthcoming events throughout 2018. Held annually in Barcelona, the 2017 edition of IBTM World was attended by more than 3,000 exhibitors, making it one of the largest and most significant industry events. Among the […]

Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food packaging and processing company, won the prestigious “Best Stand Greater than 200sqm” award at the Gulfood Manufacturing 2017 Industry Excellence Awards. The mega structure, designed and delivered by full-service event partner GES, was a total of 700sqm, with four interactive visitor areas. The stand had several eye-catching features, including […]

When she sets sail on her maiden voyage in 2018, Symphony of the Seas joins an elite portfolio of ‘first-at-sea’ evolutions as part of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class liners. Royal Caribbean has long been a pioneer of the cruise industry, never settling for less than the world’s most exclusive or innovative concepts. In the early 1990’s, the cruise line unveiled […]

Luxury airport hotel, Dubai International Hotel is proud to announce a triple victory at the recently held Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2017. The awards are presented to recognize top industry organizations, which have shown skill, creativity, ingenuity and success in the Middle East and North Africa’s growing hospitality industry. After the hotels have nominated their […]

The countdown is on until music legend Sir Elton John takes to the Autism Rocks Arena stage on the 8th December for his first ever live show in Dubai. Today, one of the country’s hottest new bands, VANDALYE, has been confirmed as the official Red Bull Opening Act. Founded in Dubai two years ago, Belgium-New […]

Dubai’s center for photography, Gulf Photo Plus (GPP), has announced the dates for its annual photography festival, GPP Photo Week 2018. The 2018 edition will be the 14th year of the festival – the first and longest-running of its kind in the region and will run from February 7 – 12, 2018 and will take […]

The CREDAI’s Indian Property Show slated for this weekend will see a huge participation from South Indian developers. With about 200 reputed RERA approved builders from across India, more than 80 would be from the South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu. In a brand new format, the exhibition will feature […]

Volvo Cars, the premium automaker, has revealed the latest addition to its lineup of SUVs, the all-new XC40 small premium SUV in Dubai. With its innovative approach inside the XC40, Volvo Cars takes the lead in the small premium SUV segment in terms of space, storage, infotainment and all-round functionality. The new XC40 is the […]

Image Nation Abu Dhabi’s local feature film, THE WORTHY, is now available to global audiences on Netflix. This is the second time Netflix has acquired the worldwide streaming rights to an Image Nation feature, following their 2016 acquisition of ZINZANA, directed by Emirati filmmaker Majid Al Ansari. THE WORTHY, which premiered at the 60th BFI London Film […]

Professor Salvador Anton Clavé from Rovira i Virgili University will be presenting a lecture on the global theme park industries on Monday, 4th of December 2017 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at the Oasis Theatre, Knowledge Park Campus, Middlesex University Dubai. Salvador Anton Clavé is a Full Professor of Regional Geographical Analysis at the Rovira […]

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) marked the UAE’s 46th National Day at its corporate headquarters today. The day-long celebration was attended by over 10,000 ADNOC employees, from across the organisation, and their families. The celebrations were preceded by the official launch of ADNOC’s National Day video, which focuses on the importance of UAE […]

Meraas, a leading Dubai-based holding company dedicated to making Dubai and the UAE better for people to live, work and play in, celebrated the UAE’s 46th National Day in novel fashion. Employees of Meraas from across Dubai came together in Al Satwa area resplendently dressed in the UAE’s national colours of red, green, white and […]

H.E. Eng. Hassan Jumaa Al-Mansoori, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, inaugurated the first edition of “The Big 5 Innovation Precast Summit” on November 26 at Dubai World Trade Center. The two-day-long event is sponsored by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program and the Federal Transport Authority- Land and Maritime […]

SOUQ.com today announced that the number of items sold during White Friday 2017 more than doubled compared to last year – making it the biggest shopping event in SOUQ history. An unprecedented one million deals were on offer during the event, and 18 items were sold per second during peak times. Customers enjoyed the four-day […]

The luxury SUV has a new benchmark thanks to the introduction of the Range Rover SVAutobiography. The new model delivers a peerless combination of craftsmanship and technology, epitomising thepinnacle of luxury travel that Range Rover represents and making every journey a treasured experience whether driving or being driven. Available in long wheelbase, the Range Rover […]

To celebrate the UAE’s 46th National Day, Emirates is offering travellers special fares to 46 destinations and a bonus Skywards miles offer when they avail the special fares. The offers are valid for booking until 10th December 2017, for outbound travel between 1 December 2017 and 10 June 2018. Travellers in the UAE can look […]

Krypto Labs, the haven for innovators and pioneers from around the world, has launched a worldwide search for the best unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) innovators through a drone technology start-up competition. Aimed at highlighting the growing importance of the industry, the competition hopes to attract promising start-ups. Krypto Labs is currently forming a high-profile jury committee comprising […]

Emirates has collaborated with ESPN to produce ‘Flying the Flag’, a four-part documentary mini-series following the inspirational stories of four athletes in the UAE as they prepare to compete on the world stage. The series will begin on 29 November, ahead of UAE National Day, reinforcing the power of sport and the pride of these […]

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recognized 46 Emirati pioneers who excelled in the humanitarian and philanthropic sector, as part of the fourth edition of UAE Pioneers Award 2017, which coincides with the celebrations of UAE National Day and the “Year of […]

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced the UAE as its Vice President. Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) in Dubai Economy, will serve as the WAIPA Vice President from the UAE for 2017-2019. The announcement came after the Executive Committee meeting of WAIPA held in […]

With more than 114 countries having ratified the Paris Climate Change Agreement, mitigating climate change is now a global priority with everyone, including industries and business leaders having a crucial role to play in the race for a cleaner, greener earth. George Berbari, CEO of UAE-based Engineering Consultancy firm DC PRO Engineering and a prominent […]

The British Council has opened submissions for its first ever Small Screen, Big Film festival, a new short film festival for young and aspiring filmmakers in the region. Budding directors and anyone with a smartphone are encouraged to create a three-minute film using their device and enter for a chance to have their work shown and promoted […]

Part of the first edition of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017)’s two-day discussion agenda will be an exclusive women-only panel session titled ‘Emirati Women: Potential & Possibilities’, which will be held on the second day of the Summit, 5 December from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the […]

The second Global NCD Alliance Forum, which takes place December 9-11, 2017 in Sharjah, will be the setting for two days of workshops and plenary sessions that examine the latest efforts to reduce the worldwide burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Held under the theme ‘Stepping up the Pace for NCDs: Making 2018 count,’ the forum […]

Al Zorah, the unique lifestyle and leisure destination in the UAE, nestled in the exotic setting of natural mangroves and breathtaking lagoons of Ajman, expands its portfolio of sporting activities to offer ultimate thrilling watersports experiences. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and family retreats, the luxury destination will host several motorised and non-motorised sports including jet-skiing, wake […]

Condé Nast Traveler (U.S) recently announced the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognising Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah with the honour of ‘Top Hotel in the Middle East’. With an outstanding score of 98.52, the five-star property also secured a ranking as 19th ‘Best Hotel in the World’, underscoring its position as one of the […]

The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), organised in collaboration with UN Women, will bring together 70 key speakers, including senior figures, ministers, heads of local and international organisations, global experts and entrepreneurs, who will discuss the current challenges and opportunities available to […]

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi has announced a week-long line-up to celebrate UAE’s National Day inspired by the special generosity of the nation starting from the 28th November. As part of the program, Marina Mall, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), has commissioned an exhibit that immortalizes the ‘Generosity of UAE’ in a […]

Shopping for interior decoration is set for a unique experience in the UAE with the opening of Art of Living Mall in Dubai in September 2018. An announcement in this regard was made today by MMS Group, promising a range of products for quality living for those who prefer quality with style. The Art of […]

From Kalea’s Christmas Eve dinner buffet to Lani’s rooftop New Year’s Eve party, this festive season will be gift-wrapped and taken care of the Polynesian way at Lapita Hotel! ‘Tis the season to be jolly and there is no better place to ring in the festive season than at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts! Celebrate […]

The largest construction event in the Middle East gathers industry experts, and thousands of innovative and sustainable products from around the globe to support Dubai Plan 2021 and the UAE Vision 2021. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated Middle East’s largest construction event, The Big 5, and the co-located Big 5 […]

Careem and RoadSafetyUAE team up again for #buckleup2017, the 2017 edition of the successful #buckleup campaign, which ran for the first time in 2016, resulting in more than 5,000 buckle-up pledges of Careem passengers. “Following recent media reports, that in Abu Dhabi still 2/3 of motorists killed in road traffic accidents did not wear seat […]

Premier lifestyle retail company Azadea Group, has renovated its restaurant and bakery PAUL in Dubai Mall, showcasing a creative and dynamic interior design concept for an enhanced customer experience. Now spanning 786 metres², the restaurant is officially the world’s largest PAUL restaurant. Azadea’s mission to deliver reinvented and differentiated lifestyle experiences is demonstrated by its […]

In partnership with Virgin Megastore, Sole DXB introduces an experimental update to its own concept store, Early Retirement, for 2017. This landmark approach to retail positions exclusive collaborations pieces, event merch and rare Tokyo-sourced goods, within specially imported automated retail vending machines, offering consumers a unique and engaging purchasing experience. In place for just three […]

Beth Cullen-Kerridge was awarded Best Sculpture at the inaugural Global Art Awards for her breath-taking ‘Dhow Sail’ that sits on the Dubai Opera plaza. The Global Art Awards were created to honour and generate public recognition for the achievements and positive contributions of artists, galleries and art professionals worldwide. On receiving her award, Beth said: “I’m […]

The 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF), the region’s premier science fair, surpassed expectations to close its highly successful 10-day run with an estimated attendance of more than 100,000 visitors and over 17,000 student participants. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi […]

As the final race in Formula 1’s 2017 calendar prepares to take place, the world’s sporting media has arrived in Abu Dhabi to set up shop at Yas Marina Circuit. With more than 300 journalists from over 45 nationalities working in the Media Centre across the weekend, the state-of-the-art venue will be a frenzy of […]

The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, today published its seventh annual Environmental Report which outlines the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2016-2017. Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the report presents environmental sustainability initiatives and performance data from a range of Group activities covering airline operations, dnata’s cargo and ground handling businesses, and […]

Scuderia Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen geared up ahead of the much-awaited race weekend today to experience Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s latest addition and most heart-pounding rollercoaster, Turbo Track. Kimi sky rocketed from inside the park through the glass funnel, propelling vertically through the iconic red roof to the highest point on Yas Island at 64 m, […]

Ras Al Khaimah has notched up a new record for international visitor arrivals, with the first 10 months of this year seeing the emirate register a 12 per cent surge in overseas guests, compared to the same period last year. The emirate, which has been diversifying its tourism product into the adventure activity sector – […]

Benedict Floyd, CEO and Co-Founder of Art Dubai Group that owns and manages Dubai Design Week, says: “In only three editions, Dubai Design Week has grown to equal in stature its sister event Art Week and plays a similar role in establishing Dubai as the region’s capital for culture and creativity.  Through our events such […]

The ‘NAMA Women Advancement Establishment’ and the New York-based ‘Women Investing in Women Digital’ are calling on women entrepreneurs to participate in the first edition of the ‘Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit’ (WEEGS), where they can connect with investors to expand their businesses. The event, organised by NAMA in collaboration with UN Women, will take […]

“Simplicity is elegance” said Saher Dia following his show at Arab Fashion Week on November 15th where he showcased an exclusive collection for the first time as a pret a couture for this season. With an impressive clientele inclusive of various Royalty and VIPS across the GCC and Levant, Fashion designer Saher Dia’s latest collection debuts […]