The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), a government ministry leading sustainable technological development in Malaysia, joined forces with the Malaysia Innovation Foundation (YIM), the Malaysian agency focused on promoting and cultivating local innovations,to host the long-awaited Malaysia International Technology Summit (MITS) 2021. The summit gathered international leaders from their respective fields to discuss […]

His Excellency AwadhSeghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority​​​​​​​​​, officially inaugurated the 8thedition of the International Family Medicine Conference and Exhibition- IFM earlier today. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center until 12 October, 2021, the annual conference is a specialty medical gathering dedicated for family physicians and practitioners. Following the inauguration, H.E. […]

Experts in Agriculture, top-level representatives of several countries in the United Arab Emirates, global members and business leaders from around the world gathered together in The Abrahamic Business Circle Agriculture Investment Forum 2021, “Let’s grow together” held last Wednesday, 29th of September 2021 at the Oberoi Dubai. The theme “Let’s grow together”, was fully covered […]

Aafaq Islamic Finance, a leading institution in the financial sector providing Sharia-compliant financial products and services across the UAE and the region, announced that it will be the Gold Sponsor of the “My Ride Expo Dubai” International 2021, which takes place until the 9th of October 2021, where a wide range of sports, modern, modified […]

Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the region’s only dedicated event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry, will return to Dubai as an in-person event next year. Scheduled to take place at the World Trade Centre on 1 & 2 February 2022, the event has […]

Three of the most prominent specialized medical events will be inaugurated in Dubai World Trade Center tomorrow. Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Otology Dubai Otology is the only dedicated Otology & Neurotology event in the Middle-East comprising of an Exhibition and Conference. It features a comprehensive scientific program […]

The 5th Global Family Medicine Scientific Alliance Meeting was successfully held virtually yesterday. During the Global Family Medicine Scientific Alliance Meeting, doctors and specialists, representing several healthcare institutions and organizations from the GCC and the world, discussed several topics, including the role of GFMSA and its vision, IFM Scientific Program briefing, and ended the meeting […]

First Orion, a provider of digital call experiences for the world’s leading mobile carriers, enterprises, and mobile apps, released findings from its 2021 Brand Impact Report. The report surveyed U.S. mobile subscribers to better understand their experiences with unidentified callers and their preferences with how brands communicate with them. Findings show that 93% of survey […]

The tenth edition of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) Annual Congress is hosting pre-event webinars about circular and net zero cities in the run-up to the in-person event on November 2, 2021. Organised under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the 2021 EmiratesGBC Annual Congress is themed, ‘15 years […]

HSMAI – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International – is ramping up for the 4th annual ROC event, set to take place on December 6-7 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Registration is now open, with early bird and special offers available. Placing a strong focus on education, HSMAI is a global organisation of sales, marketing […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said that the 23rd Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) will host 10 country pavilions: Italy, Switzerland, Germany, South Korea, Poland, Ireland, Belgium, Chile, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. This year’s exhibition covers over 29,200 square metres. More than 1,200 companies from 55 countries […]

Under the patronage of His Excellency Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention in the UAE, the 9th edition of the Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Otology will be held from the 10th to the 12th of October, 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center. […]

The 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) will be hosted by Huawei with industry partners GSMA (Global System of Mobile Communications), GTI (Global Tele-management Inc) and SAMENA (South Asia – Middle East – North Africa) Telecommunications Council on October 13 and 14, 2021 at JAFZA One Convention Centre in Dubai. The 2021 MBBF offers an […]

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 7th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) starts on Wednesday, 6 October 2021. The two-day Summit is held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai, and can also be accessed virtually […]

Innovations Group, UAE’s leading HR consultancy firm has a dedicated temp job portal ‘Justtempit’. Justtempitrecently organized a job fair at Grand Excelsior Hotel, Bur Dubai. Aspiring candidates were offered an opportunity to directly engage with recruiters at the fair to apply for more than 500 open positions. Sectors such as IT, healthcare, E-Commerce,Retail,and financial technology […]

 RewirEd, the global platform that seeks to drive the debate about the future of education, today announced the emerging agenda and a stellar speaker line-up for its highly anticipated RewirEd Summit to be held at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of the Knowledge and Learning Week. RewirEd Summit, the most important in-person global education gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) aims to advance its mission of facilitating the growth of the leisure marine industry with its much-awaited debut conference in Dubai and the Middle East. The primary goal of the conference is to unite industry players in a secure environment, stimulating the UAE’s post-pandemic economic success. The event that is […]

CityscapeGlobal’s inaugural two-day virtual investor summit will take place early Octoberand unpack the trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape the GCC’s real estate industry in the coming year. The ‘GCC Investor Summit’will run on October 5 and 6 and will drill down on regional government plans around investment, tourism, and the building of a […]

The 6th edition of Annual Radiology Meeting – (ARM) returns to Dubai from 10th – 12th of October 2021, and will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center. This year, ARM, which is held as a physical event with a virtual component, will discuss key topics and the most recent innovations in the field […]

The Polish trade delegation will debut as a national pavilion along with the Polish Zone, all in one place for the first time. Presenting its all natural, tailored and organic cosmetics line at the upcoming Beautyworld Middle East trade fair (5-7 October 2021), the largest international expo for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in […]

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub,has outlined the great shows that will make October a month to remember. A full set of new releases, exclusives, classics and more will be available on the app as well as on TV. Movies: One of this year’s most-anticipated Marvel Studios theatrical releases, Black Widow is available on the OSN […]

The 5th edition of AVSEC Global Symposium kicked off today, bringing together globally recognised security experts, local and international government officials, policymakers and high-calibre professionals from across the aviation security industry. The three-day Symposium will host 35 speakers and over 700 delegates from more than 50 countries. AVSEC 2021 was officially opened earlier today by […]

International participants atAutomechanika Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s largest international automotive aftermarket trade show, have identified several significant trends set to shape the future of the industry as organisers Messe Frankfurt Middle East prepare to welcome companies from across the globe. The three-day trade show will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) […]

As you may be aware, the 25th edition of Beautyworld Middle East is scheduled from 5th to 7th October 2021 to be held at Dubai World Trade Centre. Beautyworld Middle East is the largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in the Middle East. We will be representing the Polish National Pavilion at the exhibition, […]

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of Samsung Newsroom Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which will serve as the official news source of Samsung Electronics for MENA media and consumers. This launch comes in line with the company’s mandate to cater to customers and keep them informed about Samsung’s latest updates and announcements in […]

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), the global leader in pre-emptive species conservation, and the Emirates Schools Establishment  (ESE) have today announced the winners of the 2021 Young Conservationist Authors competition. The work of the fifteen winning teams of students from schools across the UAE has been published in a book, ‘Stories from our […]

Amazon Payment Services delivered a presentation at Seamless Middle East 2021 to discuss why “Customer Obsession Is Key to Reimagining Digital Payments.”The presentation marked a successful first year at Seamless Middle East for Amazon Payment Services, which also won the Seamless Award for ‘Best Payments Experience’ at the event. The presentation was delivered by Managing […]

Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the region, has announced three major partnerships with Mantiki, Network International and GBM, during the first day of Seamless Middle East event. The announcement was made as part of the keynote presentation of DeVere Forster, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai CommerCity. Dubai CommerCity, a joint […]

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), the global leader in pre-emptive species conservation,will put education in the spotlight at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), to showcase the Fund’s evolution across 40 years of pioneering conservation efforts. The Fund, which celebrates 15 years since its formation this year, will announce […]

The future comes at you fast, as the expression goes, and for humanity, that future holds both great promise and great peril. On the one hand, agricultural innovation, technological breakthroughs, medical advances, and social progress should continue to make life better, easier, healthier, and more equitable for billions of people around the globe. Yet on […]

Intersec – the world-leading emergency services, security and safety event – will mark its return in 2022 with a ground-breaking, elevated new program uniting global and regional leaders as they explore solutions for the rapidly evolving challenges facing the industry. Never-before seen additions to the event will see Cybersecurity and technology take centre stage, along with some […]

The 15thedition of Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference, and awards programme for lighting, design and technology, opened today in Dubai (28 September 2021) featuring 100 exhibitors and brands from 23 countries. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Light Middle East this week sees the largest ever German Pavilion in 15 years, alongside […]

Led by Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, in partnership with Cosmetic Valley France and COSMED, the France pavilion will host 84 French exhibitors at this year’s Beautyworld Middle East. This event is the largest international trade fair for the beauty industry, and is an opportunity for French […]

Africa Oil Week (AOW), the leading oil and gas show for Africa is scheduled to host its 27th edition in Dubai. The event will be held on 8-11 November 2021 at Madinat Jumeirah. Owing to the organisers’ emphasis on the safety and wellbeing of attendees, the event will be held for the first and only […]

The House of Wisdom and Sharjah Mosque, along with The Nebula, Mosque of Light, The Opus by Omniyat, and Ain Dubai Plaza Bluewaters Island, are among the UAE’s outstanding architectural lighting projects that will contest for the ultimate accolade at the 8thLight Middle East Awards this week in Dubai. The six projects are among a […]

Companies creating an innovative and productive workforce have to consider new approaches to talent management. Etisalat is paving the way by building an inclusive workforce with the talent and ability to evolve, learn and contribute to the digital transformation vital to the company’s strategy and vision. Moreover, it is about making their work purposeful and […]

RewirEd, the first of its kind global platform that seeks to reimagine the future of education, is set to host its flagship global education summit (RewirEd Summit) from 12 – 14 December 2021, during the Knowledge and Learning Week at Expo 2020 Dubai.Led by Dubai Cares, in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai and in close […]

Lockdown and the limitations on gatherings and events has driven those in the sports marketing and promotional space to have to adapt, digitise, dig deep and be more inventive than ever before. Covid-19 has cost sport billions of rand in lost revenue both locally and globally. No live sporting events with supporters in attendance has […]

Fatema Al Nuami, CEO of ADNOC LNG, has been named CEO of the Year at the prestigious Gastech Awards, a global benchmark of excellence, identifying the outstanding companies, individuals, initiatives, technology, projects, and partnerships leading the transition to lower carbon energy. Al Nuaimi, who began her career with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today opened Gastech, the world’s foremost exhibition and conference supporting the gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy industry. Delivering the opening address of Gastech 2021, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of […]

Bupa Global today launches the 2nd edition of the Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index analysing the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world’s high-net-worth community. The index, which surveyed over 1,200 HNWIs and senior business executives based across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia shows that despite concerns about economic recovery and […]

In support of regional efforts to develop sustainable water solutions for the Arab world, Wilo Middle East has joined government leaders and water sector experts at the 5th Arab Water Forum, which is currently being held from September 21 to 23 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, UAE. As a strategic partner from the […]

Gastech, the world’s foremost exhibition and conference, begins tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is organised by dmg events and will take place from 21-23 September 2021. It will converge global gas, […]

Gulf Photo Plus is pleased to announce Undefined Territory, a group exhibition as part of the first edition of Bangladesh Art Week Dubai. Opening on Wednesday, 22 September at 7pm at Gulf Photo Plus during Alserkal Lates, the exhibition will be the first debut of contemporary mixed media at the space, and will present the […]

A new report by Informa Markets, organisers of Arab Health and Medlab Middle East, the MENA region’s leading exhibitions for the healthcare and laboratory industries, has revealed investment in new healthcare technology has become the top priority for 2021. Titled Voice of the Healthcare Industry Market Outlook 2021 and produced by Omnia Health Insights, the […]

Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the region, has been announced as a Title Sponsor for Seamless Middle East, the exhibition and conference that brings together global e-commerce, retail, and fintech leaders. This comes in line with the free zone’s mission to support the growth of the e-commerce industry in the […]

Real estate experts addressing the Cityscape Global Summit live and in-person this November will probe shifting buyer demands and identify post-pandemic challenges and opportunities to highlight how sustainability continues to rise the industry’s agenda. According to Dounia Fadi, Chief Operating Officer, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gulf Properties, recent shifts in buyer behaviour have led to demand […]

Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has launched a virtual draw called “Roll the Ball” for remittance transactions that are completed through Mashreq Neo, its full-service digital bank. The latest initative by Mashreq comes at a time when remittances are widely expected to rise globally as well as in the […]

The inaugural Gulf Youth Sport Expo, organised in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, will bring together all corners of the youth sports industry on September 17 for a day of presentations, panels, networking, and development. The in-person event will be taking place at Hartland International School, and will give PE Teachers, Sports Coaches, Athletes, and […]

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) announced today its participation, through the Fazza Championships Department, in the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, […]

The sixth annual The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference takes place on 23 November in person at the Dubai World Trade Centre, and one of the highlights of the programme is sure to be the opening Session 1, which has the theme ‘Tanker trades – assessing the short and long term picture.’ Clive Woodbridge, Conference Editor, […]

AnyMind Group, a brand enablement platform for influencers, marketers, publishers and businesses, has today announced the launch of several natural language processing (NLP) features on its influencer marketing platform, AnyTag, to help marketers in MENA drive more effective and efficient influencer marketing. Since launching the AnyTag platform for marketers and AnyCreator mobile app for influencers for […]

Dubai has emerged as a key export gateway for stationery goods which are in spiralling demand throughout Africa, according to a new report by market information advisory 6Wresearch. Its Africa Stationery Market report forecasts the continent’s stationery consumption will reach a value of US $5.04 billion by 2027, growing at a compound average growth rate […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, received the prestigious‘ Developer of the Year’ award at the Smart Built Environment Awards, the first-ever award to recognise the innovation and achievements in the industry of building and maintaining the beautiful buildings that adorn the region. This accolade recognises Azizi Developments’ exceptional capabilities in project […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) to support and grow the ecosystem of services available to small and medium sized businesses setting up in the zone. The MoU will ensure DAFZA businesses have access to a wide […]

His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Turki AlFaisal, Founder and Trustee of the King Faisal Foundation and Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, will be the guest of honour at the 10th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), where he will deliver a keynote address during the opening ceremony on September 26, […]

Heads of state, plus more than 30 ministers, high-ranking government officials and prominent influential business leaders from Africa have confirmed their participation for the sixth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa (GBF Africa), which takes place on October 13-14, 2021, at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai. Dubai Chamber is organising GBF Africa 2021 […]

The UAE celebrates innovators and bright minds from around the world. It attracts and encourages them to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to global humanitarian and development challenges to ensure a brighter future for humanity. The awards that the UAE offers are a major factor in consolidating its position as an international hub for innovation, […]

MDC Business Management Services (MDC BMS), a Mubadala Group company, and Enova today announced a partnership to drive new levels of innovative facilities management solutions in Abu Dhabi. MDC BMS is a multifunctional shared services company supporting key business management operations for clients within the UAE. Enova, the market leader in Middle East energy and […]

Zurich International Life in the Middle East (Zurich), part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers, has announced the launch of its rebranded website, bringing to life the brand’s personality. With a more streamlined and intuitive design, customers can access the website in a more seamless and user-friendly manner, […]

Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, and YouGov,global online market research agency, have released the results of the Future of Work in the MENA 2021 survey, conducted amongst professionals in the MENA region. According to the survey, over 7 in 10 of UAE respondents believe that technological factors (such as digital transformation, automation, artificial […]

The Middle East lighting fixtures market is set for a post-covid rebound, growing annually at nearly five percent from 2021-2027, a new report stated ahead of the region’s premier exhibition and conference for lighting, design and technology in Dubai this month. The September 2021 report, authored by global analysts 6Wresearch, said revenues for the region’s […]

ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘How to Turn Strangers into Happy High-Value Clients In 3 Easy Steps’ on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 11 am, UAE Time. The webinar is presented by Mumbai-based, Neeraj Shah – Founder & CEO, Titan Mastermindz LLP. In this dynamic 60-minute free-to-attend webinar, participants will be guided […]

Gastech, the world’s foremost exhibition and conference supporting the gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy industry, and the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) will take place alongside each other in Dubai from 21-23 September 2021, the organisers of both events announced today. The co-location of Gastech and ATCE, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, […]

This November, the Dubai Airshow takes thought-leadership to new heights as it introduces nine tracks packed with sessions covering the full spectrum of aviation, technology, and space. The conferences will cover an array of themes, including the role of new technologies in revolutionising air travel, major changes happening in the cargo sector, global advancements in […]

Car Bidders Club, a new online auction website for classic, vintage, and enthusiast cars, has just been launched in the UAE and GCC region. In light of a rising demand for more accessible and seamlessly digital car auction experiences, the Car Bidders Club website has launched to make it easier for sellers and buyers to share their […]

To commemorate the achievements of women from the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, Facebook has developed an e-book featuring 26 women from across the media and entertainment industries. Designed to mark International Women’s Day, the e-book serves as a source of inspiration and includes an account of the spotlighted women’s experiences, words of encouragement, […]

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, has announced the launch of the first phase of an interactive ‘Virtual Experience’ to globally showcase the intangible craft heritage of the UAE in an easily accessible immersive environment.   The 360-degree ‘Virtual Experience’ on Irthi’s website is dedicated to showcasing a curated selection […]

The 100-day countdown begins as the Global Citizen Forum returns to the global stage with its next Annual Summit to be held in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates from December 12-13, 2021, at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Under the theme, The Future in Motion, the summit will be hosted in […]

When September comes, OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub, is the platform for must-see movies and TV series. With a masterful blend of originals, new and exclusive, OSN promises excitement to match the cooling weather. Watch your favourite Arab stars shine bright for the first time ever in the region on OSN Streaming app’s September […]

Over the last 12 months, the ABLF Talks Virtual Conclave, the powerful monthly leadership series bringing together top Asian leaders in conversations of consequence, has featured 85 global leaders and 12 Incumbent Ministers. On September 7, the series, which proved to be a game-changer in leadership events in the region, will host its last fully […]

Gastech, the world’s largest exhibition and conference supporting the gas,liquefied natural gas(LNG), hydrogen, and energy industry, will have its own dedicated Gastech Hydrogen event positioning hydrogen as a clean energy solution. The event will take place in Dubai, from 21 to 23 September 2021, organised by dmg events and held under the patronage of His […]

On the 8 September, Deliverect, a scale-up that connects Talabat, Deliveroo, Zomato, and more delivery companies directly to restaurants by POS system, is celebrating the first annual International Food Delivery Day (IFDD) in collaboration with its customers. This new holiday honours the restaurateurs, staff, chefs and delivery drivers, along with Deliverect’s extended ecosystem of partners, who make food delivery […]

Continuing the efforts to support the regional Fintech ecosystem, Exibex, the organizers of Finnovex Global Series, the leading summit on financial services innovation and excellence,is back with third annual edition of Finnovex ME Hybrid Summit. The two-day International Summit themed “Digging Deeper into Resilient and AgileTransformation Strategies” will be held on September 7 and 8 […]

Netix Global BV, a subsidiary of SB Group International, is organizing an online and physical hybrid event, to launch its Novus Partner Program, on 1st September 2021. The official launch of the partner program will be part of a conference cum launch, with physical attendees gathering at the Burj Khalifa, and delegates from more than 20 […]

A really strong panel of speakers is being lined up for this year’s TMS Tanker Conference which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday November 23rd with the topical theme of ‘Charting a course back to market stability.’ It has been confirmed that the first keynote speaker will be Dr Ibrahim Al […]

The Al Kharj Chamber of Commerce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with VFS Global for the latter to provide visa services for its members on its premises. Leveraging its doorstep visa service, VFS Global will visit the Chamber’s headquarters in Al Kharj upon request to provide end-to-end visa services to members, bringing the process […]

It takes a lot to set up as a leisure supplier in the MENA region. With the regional Leisure & Attractions industry being more than 30 years old, it’s seen great investment from businesses and entrepreneurs. As the industry gradually recovers from the impact of Covid-19, MENALAC recognizes and celebrates local suppliers for the crucial […]

The ‘Top Industries in the MENA2021’ survey by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, and global online market research agency YouGov, was conducted to help professionals understand current satisfaction levels within certain industries and make an informed decision about their future. The survey revealed that60% of the UAE residents are satisfied with their working […]

Dubai, UAE – On Monday, 6 September 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Build a Community. With Swapcard’. The webinar is sponsored by Swapcard and Cyber Gear. The event industry is changing. There is a need for a ‘human-to-human’ interaction in a digital world. Swapcard is the […]

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) announced that it has completed its recent empirical research studying the phenomenon of remote working, using the latest practical scientific research tools. The initiative is in line with HBMSU’s continuous commitment to promote research excellence and determine future trends. The University is committed to employing technology and innovation to […]

A Jordanian, a Filipino, and an Indianstruck it big after winning the AED 1,000,000 second prize in the 39thweekly live Mahzooz draw. The three lucky winners matched five out of the six winning numbers (9, 10, 13, 20, 43 and 46) and took home AED 333,333 each. For the Jordanian national, Firas, 33, this win […]

Running until the 3rd of September across all its branches in the UAE, the promotion will see all customers that remit money to India entered into a weekly draw with 5 weekly winners over 4 weeks, to win gold coins – each weighing 8 grams – given away every Thursday. Customers who perform two or […]

With the new academic year just around the corner, it is important to look after your mental health. Building student’s mental toughness and curiosity to enhance emotional and academic resilience Speaker: Dr. Gilda Scarfe, CEO and Founder, Positive Ed Ltd. Synopsis: In the face of an increasingly volatile, uncertain complex and ambiguous world, education can […]

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the International arm of National Payment Corporation of India has partnered with Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, to offer acceptance of its mobile-based real-time payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), in the UAE. UPI is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation […]

The International Humanitarian Summit, was launched on the World Humanitarian Day, 19th of August 2021, to be held on the 30thof March 2022, in its mission to solve ongoing issues around the world including COVID 19 challenges and the persisting issues of racism, gender inequality, intolerance, and persecution. The International Humanitarian Summit will bring together […]

A new report by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) on the State of Technology on Finance and Accounting in the Middle East and India reveals that strong digital transformation has taken place in the finance and accounting functions across companies of various sizes in both regions. The report highlights that digital transformation, propelled by normal […]

Brazil-based converted plastic product manufacturers are set to showcase their sustainable construction, home essential products, bathroom fittings, office supplies, cleaning products, toys, chairs, showerheads, pipes, faucets, cutlery and many more to Arab companies in a series of B2B virtual meetings from September 20 until October 7, 2021. The event will be hosted by Think Plastic […]

The event agenda for the UAE Maritime Week – under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure – has been announced with pioneering initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering the marine industry. Organised by Seatrade Maritime, part of Informa Markets, the Week includes Seatrade Maritime Middle East, an in-person exhibition and conference […]

Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, is highlighting the role of internships in career development in a new survey. The ‘Internships in the MENASurvey’ reveals that employers are offering expanded opportunities for guided learning for interns to gather knowledge and gain transferrable real-world skills, with 73% of respondents revealing that internship opportunities are widely […]

A macaron or French macaroon is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food colouring. The macaron is traditionally held to have been introduced in France by the Italian chef of queen Catherine de Medici during the Renaissance. Since the 19th century, a typical Parisian-style macaron is […]

Warner Bros. Pictures’ action thriller “Reminiscence,” from writer/director/producer Lisa Joy and starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton will be released regionally on 19th August. In the film, Nick Bannister (Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Living on […]

Dubai, UAE – On Wednesday 1 September 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Transform Your Business With Agile Infrastructure’. The webinar is sponsored by TechAccess and Hitachi Vantara. Jason Beckett, Global CommericalTechincal Sales Lead at Hitachi Vantara will be speaking about ‘Unified Converged Infrastructure’. He will demonstrate […]

SYNLAB, Europe’s leading medical diagnostic services provider, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a partnership to facilitate safe and easy travel. Today, the two partners signed an agreement to incorporate SYNLAB’s extensive lab network into IATA Travel Pass. This will enable airline passengers to access SYNLAB’s broad and secure COVID-19 testing services, benefiting […]

The organiser of The Big 5, dmg events, today unveiled its shortlist for the inaugural Big 5 Construction Impact Awards, the awards ceremony for which will take place on 12th September, 2021, at Dubai World Trade Centre alongside The Big 5 – the only live in-person event gathering the global construction industry this year. Across […]

ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences has announced its recent appointment as the managing operator for Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. The project is set to complete construction in 2022 and will mark the launch of the region’s largest exhibition and convention centre on a total site area of 309,000 sqm. […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised a virtual orientation session to introduce its employees to the Innovation Fund Programme and encourage them to innovate in different ways. Participants in the session learned about the programme standards and how to participate in it with their innovative ideas. They were also briefed about the success […]

Forbes Middle East has revealed its third annual ranking of the leading 40 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2021, featuring the female entrepreneurs behind some of the region’s most well-known brands across beauty, fashion, jewelry, accessories, handbags, and footwear categories. The list was constructed based on the brand’s celebrity endorsements, social media following, geographic presence, years […]

The Meetings Arabia and Luxury Travel Congress has confirmed Dubai Business Events as the official host for the 2021 Annual set to take place on September 6th and 7th at the Intercontinental Festival City Dubai. The MALT Congress where regional buyers and influencers from the world of conferences, meetings, incentives, events, business and luxury travel gather for […]

The Middle East’s #1 job site, Bayt.com, just reported that nearly4,000 new jobs were announced on the site between April and June 2021, with a 25% increase in comparison to the first quarter of 2021, showcasing an upward trend in online job availability in the UAE. These numbers are just a portion of the hiring […]

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) Chairman H.E. Ali Al Jassimhas been appointed as Vice Chair of the World Green Building Council’s MENA Regional Network— an influential group of Green Building Councils from the MENA region who are driving forward net zero, healthy, equitable and sustainable built environments in MENA. Nominated by EmiratesGBC, an independent forum […]

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is expanding its presence in the Middle East market with AVIAREPS, the leading marketing and communication agency with its experts in developing and shaping international tourism demand and spending. The representation came into effect since April 2021 and will optimize the local expertise and knowledge of AVIAREPS to perform marketing […]

Gulf for Good, a UAE non-profit organisation which supports sustainable charity projects for children and promotes wellbeing through life changing experiences, has celebrated its 20th anniversary of implementing sustainable projects in the developing world, to help make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged children. Established in March 2001 under the patronage of His […]

The “First TRENDS Summit for Dialogue between Think Tanks and the Media,” which was organised by the TRENDS Research and Advisory at the Dubai World Trade Centre, highlighted the importance of boosting youth participation in all areas of development, especially in scientific research and the media. The summit’s participants called for the adoption of a […]

Whether you’re a highly successful CEO making mega-deals for breakfast, or an up-and-coming bright-eyed executive, every employable prospect has an online reputation to consider. Take a minute to Google yourself and/or your business. Nearly half of adults in the United States find negative results about themselves online, which can impact all aspects of your professional […]

In recognition of its unwavering dedication to customers and staff amid COVID-19 pandemic, Brands For Less, the flagship of BFL Group,has recently received ‘Heroes of the Pandemic’award at the Transport and Logistics Middle East Awards 2021, under the E-Commerce category. Despite tight competition with other well-known retail businesses in theMiddle East, Brands For Less earned […]

The UAE welcomes a new experience-driven, hospitality group to the market, Limestone Lab, a company with a vision of introducing new and innovative hospitality concepts to the UAE social and dining scene. With the notion of “re-imagining” hospitality experiences, Limestone Lab is set to roll out a lineup of unique concepts to the market between […]

MAGGI has launched MyMenu IQ™a unique online nutritional scoring tool that evaluates and measures the nutritional balance of diverse recipes on the MAGGI Arabia website, to help individuals and families cook healthier and tastier dishes at home; and choose food and meal combinations that support a healthier, more balanced diet. “We’re very pleased to be […]

It is not very often that you get a chance to meet up with a social entrepreneur. Nousheen came to Dubai in 2010, and within a week picked up a job with an educational institute- despite a reported slow down in the economy at that time. After a couple of years, she decided to move out […]

The activities of the fifth edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival are currently underway at the Expo Al Dhaid amid a high turnout of visitors and remarkable participation from palm and fruit farm owners in the various competitions. This year’s edition is not only dedicated to the “Mazayna” competitions but also sees a strong […]

The activities of the first two days of the Dhaid Date Festival, which is organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) attracted a large number of applicants for the Ratab Al Khalas competition, which was divided into farms of the northern Emirates regions and farms in the emirates of Dubai and Abu […]

Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY), inaugurated its first regional office in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), headquartered in Dubai, to kickstart direct operations and bring innovative treatments to serve unmet medical needs covering oncology, rare diseases and neurosciencein the region. The opening of Ipsen’s regional headquarters in the Al Jalila Foundation Building at Dubai […]

Transguard – a division of Emirates Group Security (EGS) which provides highly secure logistics for valuable cargo and luxury goods – has received the prestigious Dubai Quality Gold Award (DQA), the highest accolade for business excellence in the region. The awards recognise organisational excellence in the Middle East, and are organised by Dubai’s Department of Economic […]

With Eid-Al-Adha around the corner, OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub, has got your entertainment needs covered. From the latest all-action adventure from Marvel, all the way to Disney’s most-loved animated classics, OSN is the platform to accompany the festive atmosphere! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is coming in strong with the first season of his […]

“The establishment of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is an embodiment of the vision of our wise leadership aimed at achieving integration between health care, medical education and scientific research shaping Dubai to be […]

Standard Chartered has appointed Khurram Hilalas Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Saadiq, the Bank’s global Islamic banking arm. His appointment is in line with the Bank’s objectives of strengthening its Islamic banking offering across its global network. Khurrambrings over 20 years of Islamic banking experience to the CEO position, specifically in the areas […]

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) headquartered in Washington, DC.,today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to train the next generation of young leadersin international relations,to tackle pressing global challenges, including climate change, public health, and nuclear proliferation. The new partnership will feature a wide array […]

Over 9 years, Anghami has built a vast network of telco partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa, becoming the leader in this field with 37 partnerships. And in the aim of strengthening and growing this network, Anghami announced the launch of 6 new mobile partnerships and offers across KSA, UAE, Morocco, Tunisia and […]

Businesses can eliminate unknown number doubt with a Branded Call, an evolutionary breakthrough that lets companies brand phone calls with their identity and a reason of why they are calling. Here are some hard facts: 87% of your customers rarely or never answer calls from unknown numbers including yours. Unknown numbers make your business look […]

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced the start-up of the second phase of its expansion to Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi. The expansion adds 26 new reduction cells to Potline 2, boosting production capacity by over 30,000 tonnes of hot metal per […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has launched Azizi Learning, it’s new training centre in the Conrad Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. With its recently opened auditorium capable of fitting over 200 attendees, and Mr KishorSadarangani having been appointed as its new Head of Training to lead the newly hired […]

The heat of summer this year is eased by the coolest offer from OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub,and Magnum, the world’s most iconic ice cream. Starting 15 July, every purchase of a Magnum stick will be accompanied by a complimentary one-month OSN Streaming App subscription! This mouth-watering offer brings together two popular, complementary indulgences – […]

The UAE economic recovery will further strengthen in the second half as the successful vaccine drive, stimulus plans, visa reforms, and government policy actions facilitate businesses. All this and more has restored confidence in investors and consumers, experts say. Leading corporate executives and industry leaders say the non-oil sector will continue to drive economic recovery […]

noon.com, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, held a vaccination drive for its fulfillment teams in KSA and the UAE, driving trusted customer excellence with safer deliveries across the region. In January 2021 noon hosted multiple vaccination drives for its frontline operators, successfully administering vaccines to over 2,000 employees and counting. Noon has continued to enable […]

Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, has recently conducted a new survey withYouGov, global online market research company,to uncover the career and personal aspirations of UAE professionals, and to tackle their general perceptions and attitudes towards their jobs and overall work environment. Interestingly, the survey entitled ‘Career Aspirations in the MENA’ has revealed that8 […]

ServeU, the leading UAE-based facilities management provider along with Emirates Post Group (EPG) have won the Client-Contractor Partnership Award from Innovation in Facilities Management Awards 2021. This recognition is a result of the collaboration signed between both parties, enabling ServeU to extend its wide array of services to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment […]

Foreign direct investment (FDI) can transform development plans into reality, especially at a time when the post-COVID economic recovery is increasingly gathering steam, said Fahad Al Gergawi, President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai […]

It is inspirational to talk to fellow entrepreneurs and learn from their trials and tribulations. The challenges in the entrepreneurial journey of no two people are alike, yet very similar in many ways. I caught up with Naomi last week on Zoom to discuss her life as an entrepreneur. Naomi is from the UK and has been […]

Pearson, the world’s learning company has announced its new online events series to highlight the expedite adoption of digital transformation solutions in the Higher Educationand lifelong learning space and how it has led to rethink the delivery of education to students. The accelerated innovation and the need to embrace technological solutions for the education industry to […]

EmiratesGBC, an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has opened submissions for its 10th Annual MENA Green Building Awards, which will be held in November 2021. The initiative recognises the innovative and continuous efforts of public and private organisations in the MENA region to promote built environment […]

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub, has unveiled an exclusive Julyline-up ideal for a summer binge. As the mercury rises, OSN Streaming App fills those hours at home with movies, series, and shows to keep everyone entertained, educated, and in-the-know. Series on OSN Start July with a bang, with OSN Series First, OSN Streaming App […]

Investing money is essential for having a passive source of income for the future. Stocks and real estate are an example of investments that will provide you with financial security. The question of what to invest your money is not easy to answer; all investments come with benefits and risks.That’s why it’s hard to know […]

A podcast is an episodic series of spoken word digital audio files that a user can download to a personal device for easy listening. Podcasting allows brands to communicate to a captive audience. With lifestyle on-the-go, the power to have the podcasting on demand allows companies and brands tell their story anywhere at any time, which helps to establish authority […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)has leveraged its participation at the 25th UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai),to showcase its growing education opportunities for post-graduates pursuing a career in dentistry. The University is promoting five postgraduate programs at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM) and […]

The Maritime Standard, the Dubai-based specialist events organiser and publisher, has announced that the sixth edition of the popular TMS Tanker Conference series will take place in Dubai on November 23rd, 2021. It will return to Dubai’s World Trade Centre where last year’s ‘hybrid’ event, seamlessly blending participation both in person and virtually online, offered […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, today inaugurated the 25th edition of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai)being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until 1 July, 2021. The world’s largest international annual scientific […]

The Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences (AUIEC), which operates under the umbrella of the Council of Arab Economic Unity of the Arab League, has announced its intention to launch the first-ever application for exhibitions in the Arab world. The application will enable announcing the agendas of exhibitions and events, to be organised in […]

The iconic homegrown female athleisure brand, L’Couture, is releasing yet another stunning collection, labeled Elevate. Alongside the drop, the brand initiates the long-awaited LC Elevate – an ambassador program that aims to shed light on the women that help uplift the female community. The Elevate collection offers simplicity whilst accentuating elegance, featuring tones of moss, rose […]

Female entrepreneurs in the UAE will benefit from the unique insight of much accoladed business expert Kate Hardcastle MBE in a new partnership with the UAE’s most engaged platform and community for women in business, Female Fusion Network. Retail and business expert, Kate Hardcastle MBE, and her team from Insight with Passion (IWP) will be […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation has today released the full recording ofEmirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 session with Dr Jay Jayamohan, Dr NafeaAlyasiandDr RupyAujla. The panel of medical experts discuss everything from fad diets to Covid-19 and debunk conspiracy theories surrounding them.The video is part of a digital series of recorded sessionsto be releasedon the […]

Event Management as an industry is constantly evolving with technology & audience experience being atits core. The pandemic saw this ever-changing industry transform to virtual events. As experiential marketing professionals, if the canvas had changed from arenas and ballrooms to phones and laptops, we needed to design the best audience experience for this new canvas. […]

His HighnessSheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today officially opened Arab Heath and Medlab Middle East Exhibition and Congress 2021. Under the show’s theme of ‘United by Business – Driving the Industry Forward’, the co-located […]

Evolvin’ Women, a social enterprise dedicated to the empowerment of women in developing countries has signed an agreement with ADG Legal, a Dubai based bespoke law firm, to advance the skill development of women in the private sector. As a part of the two-year partnership, ADG Legal will assist Evolvin’ Women inpromoting their program withthe […]

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology will demonstrate a reimagined future of healthcare,realized through AI-driven clinical collaboration command centers and key telehealth solutions, at Arab Health 2021- the biggest annual regional healthcare conference taking place in Dubai from 21 – 24 June 2021. “At Philips we believe that the future […]

Barcelona icon Ronaldinho and departing Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos are to renew their El Clásico rivalry one final time after agreeing to go head-to-head on EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 as part of international charity esports festival,Gamers Without Borders. Barca’s former Samba superstar and Los Blancos’ four-time Champions League winning defender – who announced earlier […]

Coinciding with WorldRefugee Day on June 20, as the globe takes a moment to acknowledge the crisis of over 80 million forcibly displaced people globally, the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund today announced the launch of the third cycle of grants to provide access tomarket-driven upskilling coursesthat pave the way for elevated livelihoods. […]

As part of my ongoing series of interviews with UAE-based entrepreneurs, I met with Laura this morning. Her story is inspiring because she gave up being a part of a thriving family business to travel on a path less traveled! Armed with a degree in Business from Bucharest, Romania she came to Abu Dhabi and started her […]

France will have a strong presence at Arab Health 2021, bringing 51 businesses to further herald its medical expertise. Located in the French Healthcare pavilion organized by Business France in Za’abeel Hall 2 and Sheikh Rashid Hall, they will unveil their latest innovations designed to take up major challenges in healthcare. French Healthcare shows off […]

According to the recent McKinsey Global Survey of executives, companies have accelerated the digitization of their customer and supply-chain interactions and their internal operations by three to four years. Additionally, the share of digital or digitally enabled products in their portfolios has accelerated by seven years. As a consequence, data storage has become a key […]

Dubai Airshow is set to highlight the growth in business aviation and provide a platform for industry experts to shape the future of the industrywith the deployment of ground-breaking technologies. Business aviation is one of the key sectors that will be represented at the event, with 30% of the attendance being involved in that part […]

Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, has recently conducted the ‘Teamwork in the MENA Workplace Poll’ to showcase the extent of collaboration within organizations across the region. The poll results shed light on the most proactive collaborative practices and ways of working in the minds of workers. According to the survey, the vast majority […]

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced that the UAE Maritime Week, with its flagship event, Seatrade Maritime Middle East, will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre as part of Expo 2020 Dubai, from 12th-16th December 2021. The Week, organised by Seatrade Maritime, part of Informa Markets, aims to connect maritime markets in the […]

Building up towards the summer season with exceptionally cool deals over one spectacular weekend, Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC), the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is inviting you to take advantage of its Supersale weekend that is taking place from Thursday […]

I was impressed by Hoda’s profile on LinkedIn and so connected with her. Today I caught up with her on Zoom to understand her business and how she is changing lives. Hoda has majored in Economics, (with emphasis on Philosophy and Psychology) from the American University in Cairo and is also an MBA in Marketing. Her […]

New research commissioned by Epson, the leading global projector manufacturer, reveals there will be a strong ‘bounce back’ for the events industry as restrictions are being lifted in the Middle East. The research, which was announced at the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) in Dubai today, was designed with the assistance of Professor Steven Taylor, a leading […]

Tawazoun, which means balance in Arabic, is a collaborative, ‘Think-Do Tank’ founded by award-winning entrepreneur and Founder of Sustain Leadership, HananeBenkhallouk, that engages both men and women in the discussion of how we can advance the gender balance agenda. Tawazoun tackles the issue in a fresh, fundamentally different way, with the aim to create lasting […]

Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises, the exclusive distributor of Honda vehicles in the UAE, has launched a customized version of its popular family car, the Odyssey Touring, which has been fitted with a specially adapted and electronically operated seat, making access to the vehicle easier for infirm customers and those who require wheelchair access. The Honda Odyssey […]

MEED’s 2021 Smart Construction Virtual Summit, a one-day event held by MEED, will take place on June 16, 2021. The virtual summitwill explore how digital transformation is shaping capital projects, featuring panellists from The Red Sea Project, Oracle Construction and Engineering, Honeywell, AMAALA, NEOM, Qiddiya, Dubai Municipality, ASGC and more. Now in its second year […]

Reimagine virtual & hybrid events – be it out of space, an island getaway or a futuristic cityscape – it’s time to take your attendees on a journey beyond. Presenting360X,a fully customisable and immersive virtual & hybrid events platform that takes conferences, award shows, concerts, exhibitions, brand launches and more up several notches. Virtual events […]

At conferences, the world’s leading brands discussed integrated marketing and breaking down silos. Yet, at the time, no one could have predicted the spike in consumer control, let alone the intensity and speed with which it would occur, nor had anybody faced the burden of the new responsibilities and problems we confront today. The barriers […]

On the occasion of International DNA Day, G42 Healthcare hosteda webinar titled ‘Unlocking the potential of genome’ thatbrought together scientific leaders fromthe UAE to discuss the importance of genomic research, path-breaking advances in the field, and the value of genomics in transforming the healthcare infrastructure. International DNA Day marks the successful completion of the Human […]

Top leaders from Asia and around the world will convene virtually at the Sixth ABLF Talks Virtual Conclave of 2021 on June 8, 2021. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy, the monthly […]

Gulf Print & Pack, the leading print technology sourcing show for commercial, labels and package print service providers from across the Middle East and Africa has added two new pavilions – Brand Print and Labelexpo – to its 2021 edition that is taking place on 14-16 December at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Despite the […]

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub, is laying-out a dazzling welcome to the summer with a selection of series and movies, the ideal companion to those stay-at-home days and evenings. If you can’t go to the movies, OSN brings the movies to you! From 06 June, more than 15 Marvel movies will descend to the […]

Webinars are a continual source of innovation and insights from industry opinion-makers and noteworthy professionals in almost any field you can think of. The marketing profession, thankfully, is brimming with possibilities to attend live or archived webinars. I’ve attended multiple advertising and information webinars in the last year on a variety of topics, including content […]

Three Dubai-based experts in interior design and architecture, engineering and project management have just launched a new service that offers a one-stop shop solution to those seeking professional and customer-centric approach to Design and Build. Architect and Engineer Ankita Raoof Freeline Engineering, Project and Construction Manager Natasha Abbas of North 51 Consulting, and Interior Designer/Interior […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) has announced a 50% scholarship for postgraduate students of all nationalities applying for its College of Nursing and Midwifery MSc programs for the academic year 2021-2022, as a show of support to frontline workers and UAE nursing forces. MBRU has alsoextended the application deadline for […]

Cartoon Network has announceda brand-new multi-territory and multi-language climate change awareness initiativelaunching across EMEA today. The campaign Cartoon Network Climate Championssets out toinspirekids to take onsmall challenges that can make a world of difference to the health of our planet, and has been developed in collaboration with global environmental organisation WWF. Launchingin 18languages, the multiplatform […]

Performance54, a leading sports marketing and consultancy group positioned among theFT1000 (Financial Times) fastest growing privately owned companies in Europe,has added significant experience to its team with the appointment of a trio of golf and sports marketing industry heavyweights. Roger Duthie, formerly Global Head of Sponsorships at Emirates Airline, arrives at Performance54 as Chief Sponsorship […]

The joint organisers of MRO Middle East, Aviation Week Network and Tarsus Group, today announced the key themes of the free show floor contentprogramme during this year’s, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul exhibition. The region’s premier exhibition, set to take place from 15th – 16th June 2021 at DWTC, Dubai, will feature an enhanced Go Live! […]

By Bang Sun Jeong, Vice President, Head of Middle East & Africa Operation The rise of advanced technologies has meant the automotive industry is continuing to change at such a pace that travel concepts that we had never imagined before or once saw in sci-fi films could soon become a reality in the coming years. […]

Consumers are reached online by a digital marketing agency using omnichannel marketing, multichannel marketing, or single-channel marketing. Agencies use websites, blogs, email, social media, and other channels to interacting with customers in omnichannel and singular marketing. Throughout its existence, omnichannel practices refer to communication that delivers a consistent customer experience across channels and devices. Conventional […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation has today released the full recording ofEmirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 session with Malala. The sessionis available on the Foundation’s YouTube channel for free with Arabic subtitles. The world’s youngest Nobel laureate, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai never stopped advocating for girls’ right to education, despite the attempt on her life by […]

Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” one of the most eagerly awaited animated movies of the year will arrive straight to your home from the cinema on the OSN Streaming App starting Friday, June 4th 2021. The epic fantasy adventure film sees Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) a lone warrior, go on a quest […]

Continuously raising the bar for luxury driving, Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is highlighting the perfect companion for the road – the powerfulINFINITI Q60 with a choice of 3.0 V6 turbo engine, with either a 300 or […]

The country’s mega business conglomerate, Lootah Group of Companies is entering UAE’s burgeoning healthcare sector with the announcement of its partnership with Santhigiri, India’s leading Ayurveda and Siddha medicine Group. Lootah Group has been a part of iconic infrastructure projects across the Middle East and has played a vital role in elevating UAE’s position among […]

Kia Corporation has revealed the first official teaser images of the all-new Sportage – the fifth incarnation of the brand’s most popular SUV model. Due to be revealed in July in Korea,the all-new Sportage has been carefully crafted to establish new benchmarks in its segment – forits advancedexterior and interior design, connectivity tech, and responsive […]

The continued hot topic within Dubai is, of course, real estate. In the lead up to Expo 2020 and the rise of new and exciting projects, one company is trailblazing a new style of living, coined by them as contemporary community living – welcome ZāZEN Properties. Launched in 2018, ZāZEN Properties is building unique residential real estate […]

Solos is a seven-part anthology series that explores the strange, beautiful, heart-breaking, hilarious, wondrous truths of what it means to be human. Performed by eight of the finest actors of our time, this anthology series spans our present and future and grapples with time travel, A.I. bots, solo trips to the farthest reaches of the universe, scheming […]

Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium has launched a new awareness campaignwith co-financing from the European Union, as part of their promotion activities for the European agricultural sector; and in collaboration with Lebanese actress and anchor Razan El Moghrabi,to raise awareness in the region of the flavour, origin, versatility and uniqueness of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.The reflects the growing […]

Mubadala Investment Company today announced that it has invested GBP £350m in IVC Evidensia, Europe’s largest veterinary care provider. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, IVC Evidensia operates a network of more than 1,500 veterinary clinics and hospitals in 12 countries across Europe caring for over four million pets. Founded in 2011, the company operates a decentralized […]

HEC Paris, ranked #1 by the Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings 2020, honored the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 for its International Executive MBA (EMBA) and the Specialized Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) degree programs, during a virtual convocation ceremony organized by Qatar Foundation on Thursday, 27 May 2021, under the […]

Leaders from across the regional and international exhibition sector have gathered in Dubai for the UFI MEA Conference, taking advantage of the opportunity to see how the city has led the way globally in restarting business events in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The conference, the first fully in-person event for UFI, the Global […]

Because of the coronavirus outbreak that ravaged the globe in 2020, virtual events have witnessed a tremendous increase in popularity. Because traveling was not an option for many business and planners, they had no alternative but to turn to the virtual world. Virtual events, on the other hand, are similar to real events in that […]

Under the theme of ‘A new dawn for travel & tourism’, the Arabian Travel MarketVirtual event continued on day two (Tuesday 25 May) and after the morning hotel and aviation sessions, the focus turned towards sustainability. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, remarked: “Sustainability in travel and tourism is vitally important for the […]

Peru is pleased to showcase its world-class design diversity at INDEX Dubai, the region’s leading exhibition for furniture, furnishing and lighting. The Peruvian Pavilion will present a number of exclusive home décor designers that together will reflect the diverse culture, history and materials that define the beautiful nation. This is the fifth time that Peru […]

At Samsung, innovation is driven by a mission to equip users with the required technology to thrive in a changing world. As people strive to stay productive, connected, and entertained in the new era, this has never been more important. With the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, Samsung offers tools that unleash creativity, elevate productivity, […]

INDEX, the international interior design trade showis set to take place between May 31stand June 2ndin Dubai World Trade Centre, reconnecting the industry’s top professionals for the first live interiors event since 2019. The fair willoffer valuable access and insights to the latest industry trends and developments, as well as free seminars, networking opportunities, product […]

Effortlessly capturing the Cadillac essence in a really small athletic package, the luxurious XT4 is an unmistakable compact SUV that blends a sporty design and the latest technologies with fun-to-drive agility that’s supported by standard turbocharged performance. For 2021, Cadillac has pushed the boundaries even further.The XT4’s pioneering technology and intelligent connectivity have been enhanced […]

Total Marketing Middle East (TMME), a leading lubricant company in the GCC region and an affiliate of Total, a broad energy company,hassigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Open Bonnet.  Based in the United Arab Emirates, Open Bonnet isan aftermarket Online to Offline (O2O) cloud-based auto services and products platform company, offering 360-degree services to […]

AppGallery, Huawei’s official app distribution platform has recently launched a cobranded social media campaign with two of its partners: OSN, one of the region leading entertainment network and Smiles, Etisalat’s award-winning deals and rewards programme and delivery app. The joint consumer campaign aims to broadenawareness of the AppGallery among users and highlighting its fast growing app […]

With restrictions being lifted in some countries, several businesses are considering putting employees back to work to get back to “normal.” Last week, Goldman Sachs became one of the first major firms to announce that staff will be called back to the office in June, putting a stop to remote work. Returning people to work, […]

HIVE Furniture Show, the region’s first dedicated event which focuses on big box retailers and wholesale traders, will make its debut at Festival Arena Dubai from June 1 – 3, 2021. The show will feature over 55 exhibitors from the UAE,Turkey, Malaysia, and the USA who will showcase their 2021 collection which includes living room, […]

Hyundai Motor Company is continuing to put the safety of its customers at the forefront of their operation by providing 3D face mask gear to its distributors across the Middle East and Africa markets. Following an increase in the number of cases across several countries in the Middle East and Africa market in recent weeks, […]

Nine cinema exhibitors across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have joined forces to launch an industry-first campaign for the region toremind audiences of the unparalleled experience ofgoing to the cinema and encourage them to return to their local movie theatre, after the cinema industry was largelyimpacted by the global pandemic. The #BetterAtTheMovies campaignis a collaboration […]

Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots celebrates UAE and UK students’ achievements and the initiative’s 30th anniversary with virtual awards ceremony. In the presence of HH SheikhaMaytha bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Goodwill Ambassador for Roots & Shoots UAE,Dr Jane Goodall and VIPs, the event, which was hosted by New York University Abu Dhabi, […]

Construction Technology Festival (CTF) is back for its third edition. The highly-anticipated physical event will be hosted in person on June 1 and 2, 2021. With 200+ attendees, the event gathers global Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) leaders to share new digital methods that help design, build and operate assets better, and deliver projects more […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti, and Renault in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is proud to reveal the first 25 winners of its aftersales Ramadanraffle that was held on the 10th of May. The raffle comes as part of a campaign to […]

Dubai is leading the global efforts to revive the aviation industry facing challenges due to the pandemic caused by Covid-19. But industry leaders participating in the Airport Show at the World Trade Centre, Dubai, believe that civil aviation authorities aroundthe world, global agencies, airlines and airport managements, as well as other important players need to […]

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment hub, today announced that one of the year’s most anticipated TV events; ‘Friends: The Reunion’will be available on its platforms. OSN subscribers can enjoy watching the reunion, titled “The One Where They Get Back Together” the same time as the world release. The show’s six stars Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, […]

AfriPipes is a manufacturer of the highest quality HDPE piping, specialising in Telecommunication Ducts and Accessories. AfriPipes was established in July 2007, and has since grown with 5 manufacturing plants spread across the world. AfriPipes’ growth is built on 7 pillars to win its customers’ trust. Their philosophy is enshrined in these 7 principles: We […]

Most of the world has come to a halt as a result of the global pandemic. As a type of social distancing, hundreds of millions of people work from home across the world. For both corporate meetings and sharing a ‘quarantini’ during digital happy hours, standing at the front of a webcam for hours has […]

EEG hosted its 2ndPanel Discussion of the year under the title of “From Textbook to Tech-Savvy: Understanding COVID’s Impact on the Education System”on 19th May 2021. The pandemic has put an undue strain on the educational sector across the world. Educational inequality system denied many students the opportunity to learn while many had the privilege […]

The Fifth Virtual Conclave of the ABLF Talks saw participation by Chairwoman of UAE Space Agency H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, hospitality magnate William Heinecke and Dubai Duty Free CEO Colm McLoughlin among others Resilient and inclusive leadership, out-of-the-box approach to investments, promotion of scientific temper and ensuring the protection of the weakest segments […]

This past week I connected with Hanane on Zoom. I am still grappling with the thought – How can someone achieve so much in such little time? Hanane was born in Casablanca and shaped in New York. Armed with an MBA in Marketing and Finance (with distinction) from the New York Institute of Technology, she started her […]

Leading expert in entrepreneurial leadership, Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, has joined HEC Paris faculty in Qatar this semester. Her appointment as Associate Professor is set to accelerate world-class research and teaching in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership with a particular focus on diversity at the Doha-based campus. A prolific researcher, author and speaker, Dr. […]

The Hotel Show Dubai 2021 is pleased to confirm Dubai Tourism asSupporting Partner for its Hospitality Leadership Forum, returning live and in-person from 31st May to 2nd June 2021. Driven by the city’s strong leadership and the effective response to the global pandemic, Dubai Tourism worked closely with stakeholders across the public and private sectors […]

Huawei has welcomed Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, to its official distribution platform AppGallery – one of the top three global app marketplaces in the world with more than 530 million monthly active users across 170 countries. Free to download, the Qatar Airways app is the ultimate travel companion, offering users a host of personalized […]

Digital marketing now has more applications and a broader reach than ever before. According to Statista, the number of active email accounts will reach 5.6 billion by the end of 2019. Local searches are becoming so strong, according to Hubspot, that 72 percent of local business searches result in a visit within a 5-mile radius. […]

The Middle East Tourism Investment Summit will be two-fold organised by ITIC in partnership with ATM. The in-person summit will be held in Dubai on the Wednesday 19 May and will be followed by a virtual summit on the 27 May. The theme will be ‘Invest-Rebuild-Restart the tourism industry in the Middle East’. The Middle […]

Webinars are an excellent way for companies and entrepreneurs to engage with their intended audience on a more individual basis. The most of of adults between the ages of 18 and 60 own their own laptop or desktop, as well as a computer or smartphone, according to the latest edition of the Global Web Index […]

During the opening session of Day 2 of Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) Global Stage, panellists shared their thoughts on the importance of governments and the private sector, domestically and internationally, working collaboratively to ensure that travel and tourism rebound to boost economic recovery across the Middle East. In collaboration with the Global Travel & Tourism […]

Claviger Middle East has announced a new partnership with Selective Group, as part of their ongoing efforts to drive and attract more visitors to the Greek islands from Gulf countries. Securing regional business to 38 bespoke villas in Mykonos and Santorini, Claviger will operate representative offices across the GCC, Egypt and Levant markets. Under the agreement, their […]

Today morning I had the distinct opportunity to connect with the amicable and grounded, Dr. Mansoor on Zoom. I was impressed by the number of hats that he wears. He is a medical doctor by profession, owns an events management company in Dubai, is a RERA certified realtor, and is a talented actor and movie producer. And […]

Addressing delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, DrAdam Wu, CEO, CBN Travel & MICE, which has offices in Beijing and London, said that China was ready for international travel – it has already opened its borders to 36 European and 13 Asian countries. DrWu was speaking via video link […]

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is participating at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week, which is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the first international travel trade event to take place in-person sincethe outbreak. The GNTB wanted to raise awareness of what Germany and in particular Berlin, has to offer city, nature […]

STARZPLAY, MENA region’s leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, is embracingthe summer months with an outstanding line-up of new and premium entertainment. From brand new exclusive series, premiering the same time as US, toexhilarating cinema, STARZPLAY’s May content line-up covers a healthy mix of genres that subscribers can enjoy anytime, anywhere and from any […]

In line with the UAE’s efforts to drive digital transformation of its government services, Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) had recently organized a series of interactive workshops, held in Arabic, English and Urdu languages under the title ‘Together Towards Digital Transformation.’ with the participation of employees with basic knowledge of computers and software. The event served […]

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to inaugurate its new temporary exhibition “Extraordinary Friendships”at the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, Switzerland. Part of the museum guided tour, this immersive exhibitionwill take visitors on an interactive journey to discover some of the enduring collaborations andfriendships that have marked the history of Audemars […]

As the growth of the airport sector in the Middle East was highly disturbed since the Covid-19 pandemic, plans to expand airports in all related sectors specialize in: air freight, aircraft construction and business aviation. Business France will bring together a delegation ofFrench companiesto join the In-Person experience and benefit from face-to-face networkingsessions withairport professionalsfrom […]

The 28th edition ofArabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, returned to Dubai in-person this morningto shine the spotlight on Tourism For a Brighter Future during the opening session at ATM’s Global Stage. With 2021 ushering in a new dawn for travel and tourism, leading industry figureheads from around the world […]

The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE) has awarded255 scholarships to underserved Arab youth at Arizona State University (ASU) to pursue their online master’s degrees as it closes the finalapplication cycles of its Al Ghurair Open Learning Scholars Program (OLSP). This will bring the total number of scholars enrolled as part of the OLSP […]

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announcesover 20 sustainable tourism development initiatives across the Emiratemarking an investment ofhalf a billion dirhamsin partnershipwith RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Announced at the Arabian Travel Market 2021, the region’s leading travel and tourism event held from 16 – 19 May in person […]

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will give away 10,000 prizes this week during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place live in the UAE.The prizes form part of the airline’s commitment to giving away 50,000 prizes throughout the year in celebration of the UAE’s 50th Anniversary. Everyone signed up to the airline’s UAE […]

Nirvana Holding the leading UAE travel and tourism management company, announced its participation in ATM-Arabian Travel Market 2021. The announcement came as part of Nirvana Holding’s plan and vision to increase its operations from UAE to the world.Nirvana Holding consist of 4 entities; Nirvana Travel & Tourism, Nirvana Over the World, Nirvana Tours & Logistics […]

Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company PJSC (Aman), the pioneering UAE Takaful Insurance provider, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. Aman reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of AED 6.4 million in the first quarter of 2021, registering a significant increase of 100.8% compared to AED 3.18 million in […]

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will resume direct flights to Malaga in Spain this summer as it expands its list of boutique seaside destinations in Europe for the season with 2 weekly flights starting from 30 June until 29 August. The announcement comes in line with the airline’s strategic growth […]

Arabian Automobiles (AAC), the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is inviting you to witness the power of FIVE this Eid. The 2021 models across their lineup – Koleos, Duster, Symbol, Megane sedan – stand to be yours with five savings-focused […]

The majority of bloggers recognize the significance of producing high-quality content. There are many benefits because all of the posts are of good quality. One of the advantages of updating your content is that you will attract a larger audience, and your posts would be more likely to be posted on some other social media sites. […]

This morning I met with Bassel on Zoom. Bassel is from Lebanon and came to Dubai in 2015 after spending a few years in Bahrain and Saudi in the healthcare sector. He worked for a few years in the tech space with HP and Capillary Technologies. In Feb 2019, he decided to turn entrepreneur along with his […]

After ten years of war that have scourged a historic civilization, the Montreal-based online visual art gallery Arte Arta is proud to announce that it is representing the important Syrian Sarcophaguses collection by renowned Syrian artist Dr. Nizar Sabour. The collection is an important reminder that Syria has cultural riches to offer and much that is positive to remember. The Syrian Sarcophaguses comprises 55 original […]

Families in the UAE can’t wait for the much-awaited Eid al-Fitr break and those looking to plan their itinerary for the upcoming five days holiday weekend, STARZPLAY has got you covered. MENA region’s leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service is bringing an amazing assortment of English and Arabic programming for those looking for a quiet time […]

OSN has announced a stellar Arabic entertainment line-up for Eid Al Fitr, which includes the launch of OSN ‘Howa w Heya’ Pop-Up, a channel combining all iconic onscreen duos of Egyptian cinema over the past fifty years including a marathon of Egyptian megastar Adel Imam’s best movies and much more. The network is set to […]

Travel Forward, the leading global event for travel technology, has revealed an impressive line-up of big name brands to present live on stage as a part of sister event Arabian Travel Market (ATM). This year’s ATM is a hybrid event. Travel Forward is part of the in-person event taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre […]

The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC)hosted recentlya webinar to discuss the steady economic recovery ofkey Arabcountriesas a result of their continuous rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. The webinar featured experts who tackledtheprogress of the mass vaccination program of each GCC state, itseffects on consumer behavior and its overall market impact. Furthermore, the guest speakers gave […]

Progressing on thesuccess of its Ramadan campaign, Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has announced Eid offers on new cars, fleet vehicles, and aftersales services. Theextended campaign captures the mode of celebration and presents customers with premier offers […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Afridi & Angell, recently organised a webinar which examinedUAE real estate laws and recent developments that are likely to affect the real estate sector and shape its future. The virtual event was attended by over 250 participants, including business owners,managers and legal professionals, and addressed key […]

Diversifying its market offering, Swiss-Belhotel Internationalwill launch two compelling new brands worldwide and two stunning new hotels in the Middle East during the Arabian Travel Market 2021. The new brands,with an innovative approach to hospitality, will join the groupsexisting suite of 14 distinctive brands providing greater choice to owners and customers. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman […]

The business of leisure in the MENA region is gaining steam during Ramadan. Staying resilient during the pandemic, MENA Leisure and Attractions businesses are all set to welcome a larger number of visitors during Ramadan and the subsequent Eid holidays. The Leisure and Attractions industry is not only one of the greatest contributors to national […]

MARHABA Europe is set to return to Dubai this month with a delegation of almost 60 exhibitors from across Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland, presenting a united tourism front ahead of this year’s Arabian Travel Market. The two-day event, which will take place between 14-15 May at W Dubai, The Palm, will host close to […]

According to Content Marketing Institute findings, 61 percent of content practitioners struggle to understand what matters most to their customers, 50 percent struggle to understand the audience’s target at a specific point of the consumer journey, and 49 percent struggle to understand the steps in the customer journey. Here are some guidelines for you to […]

D’NOUR Jewellery has partnered withEvolvin’ Women,a social enterprise dedicated to the advancement of women in developing countries,to create an exclusive range that officially launches this week to coincide with the end of holy month of Ramadan. the Eid festivities and the celebration of Mother’s Day in India and other countries. Part of the proceeds from […]