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DP World Releases Statement Regarding Doraleh Port In Djibouti
It has been noted in some reports that DP World may consider an out of court settlement with respect to the dispute with the Djiboutian government over their illegal action in taking control of the port at Doraleh.
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World’s highest Football Live Scoreboard goes live on Burj Khalifa
The iconic Burj Khalifa will be the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard.
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Emirates To Serve Complimentary Ice Cream To Its Customers At Dubai International Airport
This summer travel season, Emirates is serving complimentary ice cream to all its customers at Dubai International Airport. Ice cream cups will be given out at the Terminal 3 departure and transit areas from 15 June to 31 August for customers travelling from or through Dubai.
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UAE Cabinet Introduces New Visa Facilitation And New Foreign Workers Insurance Scheme
The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted a number of strategic decisions with regards to foreign workers’ insurance in the private sector.
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RTA And Dubai Police Chart Out Plan For Managing Traffic During Eid Al-Fitr Holidays
THE Events Security Committee of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police, together with, have set out a plan for managing traffic movement as part of preparations for Eid Al-Fitr holidays s as part of their strategy on national and religious events.
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Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) And Aster Volunteers Make Eid Happy And Healthy For 100 Underprivileged Children
With Eid holidays approaching, Aster Volunteers and Emirates Red Crescent-Dubai joined hands to conduct the next chapter of the ’Smile’ programmeand bring happiness and health to 100 less fortunate children in UAE.
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DEWA Strengthens Ties With Singaporean Consul-General
HE Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed HE Low Pit Chen, Consul-General of Singapore in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
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Delighting children and seniors with various activities
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has concluded its humanitarian and charitable activities of Ramadan by a series of community-oriented initiatives highlighted by ’Your Eid Giveaway from RTA.
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Emirates Boosts Flights For Busy Umrah Season
Emirates will be boosting its flights to Jeddah during the busy Umrah season. The airline will operate 24 extra flights, adding more than 10,000 additional seats between Dubai and Jeddah from 12 June to 24 June. The additional flights will be serviced by the Boeing 777-300ER.
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wasl Properties Enjoys a Record-Demand In Leasing wasl District Project
wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has recorded an unrivaled demand for the leasing of Block A, the second phase of wasl district.
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Emirates SkyCargo Signs Milestone MoU With Cainiao Network To Use Dubai As A Hub
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates and the largest international cargo airline, has signed an MoU with Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. ("Cainiao"), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group.
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Eidiya becomes instant with Emirates NBD Eidiya Express
As we approach the joyous occasion of Eid, Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has introduced ’Eidiya Express’ enabling instant Eidiya transfers to loved ones in the UAE.
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’DIFC Grand Mosque’ To Open In Gate Avenue By 2019
Gate Avenue, the new premium urban retail, leisure and cultural development at the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is gearing up to bring its most-anticipated state-of-art mosque, which will be known as ’DIFC Grand Mosque’, to the Centre’s existing urban infrastructure.
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Dubai Tourism Continues Support Of Travel-Tech Start-Ups With Recent Expansion Of DUBZ
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) continues its unwavering support of innovative start-ups with its backing of DUBZ, a baggage storage and delivery start-up.
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Dubai Cares Partners Wth Idealz In Support Of Providing Children And Young People In Developing Countries Access To Quality Education
Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Initiatives, has partnered with Idealz Enterprises LLC to promote charitable donations through a unique incentive scheme.
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Emirates Enhances Luanda Service
Emirates announced today it will reinstate two weekly flights between Luanda and Dubai, increasing capacity to five flights per week between the two cities, starting from 1 July 2018. Customers can look forward to a daily service starting from the winter schedule.
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Dubai Slashes Fees On Hotels, Restaurants
The move is aimed at reducing the cost of doing business in Dubai and promoting the emirate as a favourite business destination worldwide.
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Dubai 10X: Dubai The First City To Provide Emergency Ambulance Service Through Its Residents
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS), in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation, has developed the ’Immediate Response’ project under the umbrella of the ’Dubai 10X’ initiative.
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Home Check-In Service In Dubai Launched With UAE Carrier flydubai And KSA Carriers Saudia And flynas
Passengers flying out from Dubai can now enjoy the convenience of checking in their baggage and getting their boarding passes from their home or hotel. dnata is launching these new services through baggage technology and logistics company - DUBZ, in which it recently acquired a majority stake.
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AED169 million third expansion takes shape at Nakheel’s Dragon City
Construction of Nakheel’s third expansion at Dragon City - an AED169 million showroom and car park complex - has reached the 80 per cent mark, with completion due in Q4 2018, the master developer announced today.
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HIPA Presents Winners Of ’Yellow’ Instagram Photo Contest And First ’People’s Choice’ Award
The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award, HIPA, has concluded the May edition of the Instagram Photo Contest which was themed ’Yellow’.
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Facebook Partners With American University In Dubai To Launch Blueprint University Program
Facebook has announced a partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai, to launch a dedicated Blueprint program to empower pre-professional students with Facebook Advertising knowledge.
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First Central Hotel Suites Recognised For Sustainability & CSR Initiatives
First Central Hotel Suites bagged top accolades for sustainability and corporate social responsibility at The Middle East Cleaning, Hygiene and Facilities Awards 2018.
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RTA Launches ’Reaching-Out-To-Customer’ Initiative To Process Transactions
RTA’s Licensing Agency in Dubai will launch this July the ’Reaching-out-to-Customer’ initiative in coordination with service providers, aiming to processing several vehicle-related transactions that require the presence of the customer in person.
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Dubai Holding’s Ramadan initiatives assist over 125,000 people across Dubai
Dubai Holding has reached new milestones in philanthropic giving and social contributions during Ramadan with a number of initiatives celebrating the spirit of generosity and togetherness, which benefited over 125,000 people from various communities across Dubai.
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UAE maintains positive economic growth
From an economic diversification perspective, preliminary estimates indicate that estimates of GDP at current prices of non-oil sectors amounted to approximately AED1092 million.
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Nakheel awards AED447 million contract for 12-lane road bridge connecting Dubai mainland with Deira Islands
Master developer Nakheel has awarded a contract worth AED447 million for the construction of a 12-lane bridge connecting the Dubai mainland with Deira Islands.
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Investors Flock To DIB Capital Raising
Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE announced a highly successful closing to the bank’s capital raising.
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Dubai Cares Launches A Three-Year Program In Peru To Tackle Deficit In The Provision Of Early Childhood Development
Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced a three-year program set to bring Early Childhood Development (ECD) support to 500 disadvantaged children in Peru aged between the ages of 0 and 3.
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GymNation Officially Opens First Facility
GymNation, Dubai’s most affordable fitness concept, officially opened for business over the weekend welcoming its 5,000 Founder Members.
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RTA Announces Service Timings During Eid Al-Fitr Holidays
Customers’ happiness centres will be closed from 29 Ramadan up to 3 Shawaal 1439H. They will resume duty on 4 Shawaal 1439H.
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Visibility Safety Uniform for female staff at project sites
The aim is to make female staff more visible to others working on site, and minimise the potential risks to which they are liable while moving around. It is noteworthy that the Safety Jacket conforms to the corporate identity of the RTA,’ she noted.
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Dnata Acquires Majority Stake In Baggage Storage And Delivery Service Company, DUBZ
Passengers flying out from Dubai can now enjoy the convenience of checking in their baggage and getting their boarding passes from their home or hotel. dnata is launching these new services through baggage technology and logistics company - DUBZ, in which it recently acquired a majority stake.
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Dubai HeliShow Gears Up With Over 60 Exhibitors From Over 30 Countries
The 2018 edition of the Dubai HeliShow is ready to begin its run from 6th to 8th November at the Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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DEWA honours 47 winners of H1 2018 Internal Excellence Awards and participants of 21st DGEP
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) honoured the 10 winners and participants in the 21st Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP), as well as 37 employees who received DEWA’s Internal Excellence Awards for the first half of 2018.
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Service timings during Eid Al-Fitr holidays
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the timing of its services during Eid Al-Fitr holiday covering customers’ happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro & Tram, marine transit means, and centres of service providers (technical testing).
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Thuraya Displays Latest Satellite Technology At Eurosatory Defence Exhibition
Thuraya Telecommunications Company is showcasing its latest solutions and products at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. Visitors to Thuraya Hall can engage with senior officials from Thuraya, who will answer questions on Thuraya’s defence portfolio .
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Nakheel Awards Contract For 12 Lane Road Bridge Connecting Dubai Mainland With Deira Islands
Master developer Nakheel has awarded a contract worth AED447 million for the construction of a 12-lane bridge connecting the Dubai mainland with Deira Islands.
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DHL And Magento Partner To Help Online Merchants In The MENA Region Go Global
Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced its collaboration with Magento, the worldwide leader in cloud digital commerce innovation, as Premier Partner for Shipping.
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Emirates Aviation University Announces New Scholarship Awards
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has announced that it will be awarding ’top achiever’ scholarships to high school students applying to its undergraduate business and engineering programmes.
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Smart Dubai Launches Zakat Al-Fitr Service On Dubai Now App
Smart Dubai has launched the ’Zakat Al-Fitr’ service on its flagship Dubai Now application, in an effort to embrace technology and provide best-in-class services to customers, in line with the spirit of the Year of Zayed.
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Jonathan Eastmead Wins the 25th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup
This past weekend saw an extremely strong field of 104 turn out to compete in the 25th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup 2018.
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Submissions to Hamdan bin Mohammed Award up to 31st July 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management announced that the deadline for submissions to the 2nd edition of the Award would be extended to 31st of July 2018 instead of 30th of June 2018.
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RTA Extends Deadline For Submissions To Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award For Innovation In Project Management Up To 31st July 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management announced that the deadline for submissions to the 2nd edition of the Award would be extended to 31st of July 2018 instead of 30th of June 2018.
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New Economic Stimulus Package Will Boost Real Estate Investment In Dubai
This new economic incentives package includes the non-increase of government fees over the next three years in addition to the reduction of the ’market fee’ from 5% to 2.5%.
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DEWA Inaugurates Future Centre For Customer Happiness At DFC And Dragon Mart 2
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), opened the Future Centre for Customer Happiness at Dubai Festival City and Dragon Mart 2.
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DED ’Issues 1,689 New Licenses And renews 26,184 During May 2018
Dubai continued to be the destination of choice for businessmen and investors as the Department of Economic Department (DED) issued 1,689 new licenses and completed 26,184 transactions relating to business registration and licensing in the emirate during the month of May 2018.
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The Supreme Legislation Committee Unveils New Initiative
The Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC), in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, has developed the ’Soft - Open Flexible Legislation’, a new initiative that aims to create flexible legislation that is adaptable to future needs.
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DAMAC Awards Infrastructure Works Contract At AKOYA Oxygen To CSCEC As Construction Spend Tops AED 5.6 Billion
DAMAC Properties has awarded China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) with an AED 72 million construction contract for major road and infrastructure work at AKOYA Oxygen.
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Nakheel Awards AED66 Million Contract For Dancing Fountain At The Pointe At Palm Jumeirah
Master developer Nakheel has signed a contract worth AED66 million for a spectacular, choreographed fountain at The Pointe, its new, AED800 million waterfront dining and entertainment destination on Dubai’s world-famous PalmJumeirah.
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Dubai Cares Receives AED1 Million Donation From Lulu Group International
As part of its AED10 million commitment towards Dubai Cares which was announced in 2017, Lulu Group International has handed over a donation cheque of AED1 million in support of Dubai Cares’ global education programmes.
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Smart Dubai Launches Phase One Of Dubai Paperless Strategy With Six Key Government Entities
Smart Dubai has broken ground on the first phase of implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy, which seeks to digitise internal and external transactions at government entities and save time and effort for employees and customers alike.
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Federal Tax Authority Urges Tax Registrants To Ensure Confidentiality Of Their Data
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) asserted that it has not authorised any third-party entity to request personal or corporate financial or accounting data from businesses registered with the Authority for tax purposes.
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DWTC Events Drive AED 12.7bn In Economic Value For Dubai
The study estimates the total economic output of DWTC’s large-scale events at AED22.5 billion, an increase of eight percent since 2015, of which nearly 57 percent is retained within the local economy.
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Final design of bus stations serving Expo 2020
The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, has endorsed the final design of public bus stations that serves Expo2020.
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Emirates Celebrates Inaugural Flight To London Stansted
The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down just before 1400hrs local UK time yesterday, and marked London Stansted as the 7th airport in the UK from which Emirates operates.
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DMCC Powers Islamic Bank Of Afghanistan With Shariah-Compliant Murabaha Transaction Capability To Expand Its Offerings
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Dubai Government Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, is entering new markets and has welcomed the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan as the newest member of its DMCCTradeflow platform.
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RTA Endorses Final Design Of Bus Stations Serving Expo 2020
The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, has endorsed the final design of public bus stations that serves Expo 2020.
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DAFZA Announces Development Of Dubai Blink, The World’s First B2B Smart Commerce Platform for Free Zones
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced the development of Dubai Blink, the world’s first B2B smart commerce platform. It will utilize artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology and virtual business licenses.
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DED Offers Temporary License Freeze And Installment Facility On Fees And Fines
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has launched a package to make it further easier for businesses to clear fines and renew their licenses. The package will allow businesses to pay their fees and fines in easy installments.
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DEWA organises Ramadan Sports Tournament 2018
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched its Ramadan Sports Tournament 2018, which will continue until 8 July 2018 at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Dubai Taxi concludes Ramadan Camp for Taxi drivers
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has concluded the Ramadan Camp event held annually during the holy month of Ramadan for taxi drivers.
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DP World Joins World Ocean Council
Global trade enabler DP World has become the first company in its sector to join the World Ocean Council (WOC) as part of its leadership journey to actively engage in the protection of the world’s oceans.
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Emirates SkyCargo Set To Expand Footprint In The UK
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is gearing up to facilitate more trade between the UK and the rest of the world by adding London Stansted and Edinburgh to its global network of over 155 destinations.
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Emirates To Launch Third Daily Service To Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport
Emirates, the largest international airline in the world, today announced it will start a third daily service between Moscow’s Domodedovo (DME) Airport and Dubai, commencing on 25th October 2018.
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Mass Iftar for RTA employees
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has held a mass Iftar for its employees at Madinat Jumeirah. HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA attended the event in the presence of CEO’s, Directors.
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UAE Stimulus Efforts Announced This Week Are Needed As Housing Oversupply Trend Continues, Says Propertyfinder Expert
Those monitoring the headlines recently will have noticed a volley round of new initiatives that are set to boost the real estate sector in the UAE.
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Dubai Healthcare City Authority Announces Plans to Become the UAE’s First National Healthcare Accrediting Body
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), today announced plans to be the first national accrediting body in the UAE for hospitals and clinics in the free zone.
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Amana Capital & 514 Capital Partners To Allocate $1M To The ’Delta Trader’ Program Participants
The program encourages traders around the world to showcase their trading skills and have the opportunity of trading a multi-asset CFD account of 514 Capital Partners. The first evaluation cycle will kick off on June 5, 2018.
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Dubai SME, University Of Manchester Sign ’Strategic Talent Partnership’
The agreement will create professional development and career opportunities for the University’s community of current part-time Masters students and alumni in the region, and Dubai SME’s staff and members.
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Modhesh World Set For 19th Edition
Modhesh World, one of the most popular family edutainment destinations in the region, will usher in its 19th edition this year with a lineup of family fun featuring an array of world-class entertainment activities, immersive and themed experiences.
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French Business Council Inaugurates Its "Business Centre" At Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park.
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Starting ’AJYAL’ summer internship programme for students this July 2018
The Human Resources & Development Department at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is starting the summer internship programme (Ajyal) for Emirati secondary school and university students.
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95 Candidates Qualify For Next Stage To Join UAE Astronaut Corps
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre announced that 95 out of the 4,022 applicants have been shortlisted for the UAE Astronaut Programme, part of the UAE National Space Programme.
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Al Mangal Express Launches In The UAE
Al Mangal Express has officially launched in the bustling UAE dining scene, serving its authentic Arabic grills at Al Seef’s waterfront promenade.
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Reasons Why Shopping At Mall Of The Emirates Just Got Easier
Majid Al Futtaim - the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia has implemented a series of services to enhance the overall customer experience at its flagship destination Mall of the Emirates.
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AMAF Dedicates AED65 Million To Education, Healthcare And Charity Programmes
In line with the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Year of Zayed, the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) has earmarked AED65 million from its endowment mandates, zakat (alms) funds and donations to charity programmes in education, healthcare, and other humanitarian projects.
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Dubai Ranks 3rd Globally In Public Finance, 7th In Government Efficiency And 1st In The Arab World in Government Budget
His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Department of Economic Development (DED) said the emirate has adopted a clear and streamlined approach to government work.
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BSC’s 5-star ratings in Management of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has managed to achieve 5-Star Rating in Occupational Health & Safety (H&S), and Environment Management Systems from the Safety Council (BSC), UK.
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The Expo 2020 Dubai Family Comes Together To ’Beat Plastic Pollution’ As Part Of World Environment Day 2018
More than 100 employees and families of Expo 2020 Dubai and its partners came together at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate World Environment Day and join the global effort to beat plastic pollution.
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Union Coop Announces Tender To Build Two New Commercial Centers
Union Coop, the consumer cooperative in the emirate of Dubai, has announced tenders for two commercial centres Warqa’a Mall and Jumeirah First - Al Bada’a area and two new Union Coop branches in Nad Al Sheba and Palm Jumeirah later this year.
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DP World Launches Green Warehousing Initiative On World Environment Day
Marking World Environment Day, DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai, helping business to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Dubai Carbon Recognises Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi’s Contribution To Sustainable Development
Dubai Carbon honoured His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, with a framed copy of The Sustainabilist magazine to acknowledge his contribution to achieving the UAE’s sustainable development goals.
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DEWA celebrates World Environment Day 2018
The campaign urges governments, industry, communities, and individuals to explore sustainable alternatives and reduce the production and excessive use of single-use plastic, which damages marine life and threatens human health.
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Dubai Startup Hub Launches 2nd Market Access Programme
The Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the second edition of its Market Access programme which aims to enhance cooperation and facilitate deals between innovative startups, Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs.
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Dubai Properties Unveils Middle East’s Largest Living Green Wall at Dubai Wharf
In a bid to promote sustainable living, Dubai Properties today officially unveiled the Middle East’s largest living green wall at Dubai Wharf, located in the heart of Culture Village overlooking the historic Dubai Creek.
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Lebanese Expat Wins US$1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Draw for the Second Time
If there’s anyone in Dubai who knows what luck means, it’s definitely Mr. Musleh Mousa Hassan who became the seventh person to win twice in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion.
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Dubai Duty Free Celebrates World Environment Day Launched Two Environmental Competitions
Dubai Duty Free joined the world in celebrating the World Environment Day today, 5th June in response to the call of the United Nation and as part of its ongoing commitment towards environmental protection.
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Dubai Duty Free and Women’s Tennis Association Extend Global Partnership
St. Petersburg, Fl., USA. - The Wome’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced today that Dubai Duty Free, the world’s leading airport retailer, has extended its longstanding global sponsorship of women’s tennis for its 15th year.
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2017 Savings Index reveals 41 percent of UAE savers plan to start savings journey in 2018
Leading investment company, National Bonds Corporation, today launched the 2017 Savings Index. The annual survey, conducted by market research firm Sondos, reports on the savings environment in UAE and wider GCC region.
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Technical visits to Europe to verify manufacturing of Route 2020 technologies
Technical and engineering teams of the Rail Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai are continuing technical site visits to several European countries.
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Emirates To Launch A380 Services To Osaka, Japan
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce regular scheduled commercial Airbus A380 services to Osaka (KIX) in Japan on 28 October 2018*.
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Expo2020 Dubai To Boost Logistics Industry In UAE
The World Expo 2020 Dubai will boost the logistics industry among other sectors as billions of dollars are being invested in infrastructure and logistics services in preparation for the mega event, according to industry experts.
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PCFC’s Customs World Receives Dominican Customs Delegation
As part of its efforts to promote and advance customs systems worldwide, Customs World, a subsidiary of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), received a high level delegation from the Dominican General Directorate of Customs.
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UAE Banks Federation launches UAE’s financial literacy handbook for SMEs
In view of financial literacy’s critical role in the success of an economy and sustainable development of a society, the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), has stepped up its efforts to increase the level financial awareness in the country.
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RTA Continues Technical Visits To Europe To Verify Manufacturing Of Route 2020 Technologies
Technical and engineering teams of the Rail Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai are continuing technical site visits to several European countries.
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DGCX Reports Record Monthly Volumes As Shari’ah Spot Gold Continues To Shine
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) witnessed its best month ever, recording volume of 2,163,598 lots valued at over USD 46.11 billion.
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Iconic Address Downtown Opens Doors To Hotel Guests
Address Downtown, the flagship hotel under Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium lifestyle Address Hotels + Resorts brand, has opened its doors to hotel guests, marking the arrival of Dubai’s much-loved destination, popular among visitors from across the world.
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Emirates NBD Exchanger volunteer programme takes lead in supporting UAE community this Ramadan
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region and a pioneer in private sector volunteering in the UAE has intensified its Exchanger programme to support the UAE community this Ramadan.
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Suqia Launches ’Suqia Zayed’ To Provide Drinking Water During Ramadan
Under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), has launched the ’Suqia Zayed’ initiative to provide clean drinking water at Iftar and mosque tents inside and outside the UAE.
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Emirates NBD signs with Pioneers Waseet Securities for General Clearing Member services
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, today announced that UAE-based Pioneers Waseet Securities has signed up as trading member to avail the bank’s settlement and clearing services.
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Dubai Airports Raises AED1.5 Million For Dubai Cares
Dubai Airports and Dubai Cares today announced a record result from the first year of their three-year partnership raising AED1,505,329 in support of Dubai Cares’ Education in Emergencies programmes which offer support to children affected by conflict and natural disasters.
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India At Dubai Expo 2020
Preparations have begun in earnest in India for its active participation in the Dubai Expo 2020.
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NAS Sports And Watani Al Emarat Announce Sports Fingerprint Award
Launched in collaboration with the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, the Award recognises individuals and institutions who have made exceptional contributions to the nation and community through distinctive humanitarian initiatives.
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Distributing ’Meer Ramadan’ to 400 needy families in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is keen to make active participation in all Ramadan-related events, especially those bearing humanitarian and charitable values.
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Dubai Customs Inks Support Agreement With Friends Of Cancer Patients Society
Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Sawsan Jafar, Chairperson of Friends of Cancer Patients Society signed a strategic agreement. The agreement will see Dubai Customs support the FoCP’s efforts and activities including awareness campaigns and donations.
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Winners Announced For The DMCC Member Awards 2018
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Dubai government authority on commodities trade and enterprise, announced the winners of its highly coveted Member Awards during a gala dinner at the Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai earlier this month.
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MAG LD Set To Launch 2 New Projects Worth AED 300 Million In Jumeriah Village Circle
MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the development arm of MAG Group, has announced its plans to launch two new projects in Jumeirah Village Circle - MAG 612 and MAG 614.
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Summertown Interiors Wins Department Of Tourism And Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Office Fit-Out Project
Summertown Interiors, the UAE’s leading fit-out contractor specialising in green interiors, has been awarded The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) office fit-out project.
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du Customer Service Centre Recognised For Driving Customer Happiness
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, EITC, was awarded the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, 5 Star Gold Rating for its consistent innovation in contributing to the UAE happiness agenda.
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Dubai First City In The Middle East To Become UNESCO Creative City Of Design
Dubai has become the first city in the Middle East and 24th in the world to be appointed a UNESCO Creative City of Design. During a press conference held on Sunday at the Youth Hub in the Emirates Towers.
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Dubai Wins Bid To Host 12th World Chambers Congress In 2021
Dubai has won the bid to host the 12th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in 2021, which will see the participation of 14,000 chambers of commerce from 100 countries.
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DIB Donates AED10 Million To ERC
The Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, has donated Zakat money worth AED10 million to the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Ministry of Community Development and Dubai Holding Launch AED 10 Million ’Masaai Al Khair’ Initiative
In line with the ’Year of Zayed’ and in celebration of Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, the Ministry of Community Development (MOCD), in collaboration with Dubai Holding, announced today the launch of ‘Masaai Al Khair’ initiative.
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Opening Phase II of Parallel Roads Project at Business Bay this Friday 8 of June 2018
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Phase II of the Parallel Roads Improvement Project at the Business Bay on 8th June.
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RTA Opens Phase II Of Parallel Roads Project At Business Bay This Friday
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Phase II of the Parallel Roads Improvement Project at the Business Bay on 8th June.
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RTA Offers 3, 4 And 5 Digit Plates In 53rd Online Auction
The Licensing Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, will offer about 250 licensing plates comprising 3, 4 and 5 digits in its forthcoming 53rd online auction. Plates on offer bear the Codes (H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, and T).
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Visa Waiver For Travel Between UAE, Brazil
The UAE and Brazil have signed a visa exemption agreement whereby citizens of both countries will be allowed visa-free entry.
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DEWA Invites Companies To Use Opportunities And Investments Provided By WETEX And Dubai Solar Show
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited companies and organisations working in energy, renewable energy, water, the environment, to participate and display their products and services at the 20thWater, Energy, Technology.
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The Ministry Of Health And Prevention Supports The Reproductive Medical Assistance Program
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has unveiled a draft law approved by the UAE Cabinet on medical assistance for reproduction that allows embryo.
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Dubai Investments Real Estate Company Wins ISO Certification
The ISO certification, received from the Russian Register and IQ Net international certification network,is in recognition of DIRC’s quality management and organizational excellence in real estate development, purchase and sale of real estate.
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UAE, Canada Discuss Increasing Direct Flights Between Two Countries
During the meeting, which was held at the Canadian ministry headquarters, Al Mansouri said that the UAE and Canada enjoy growing bilateral relations, especially in the economic and trade sectors.
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Emirates Scientists Council Explores Research Development, Sets Policies And Mechanisms For Health Sector
The Emirates Scientists Council, ESC, held its second meeting, where it explored ways to facilitate medical research and health-related scientific efforts, and discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in the UAE.
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MOCD, Dubai Holding launch AED 10 million Masaai Al Khair initiative
As per the agreement, the MOCD will identify social security beneficiaries and low-income families in Dubai.
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Dubai’s Unemployment Rate Of 0.5% Significantly Below Global Average, According To Labour Force Survey 2017
Dubai Statistics Center (DSC) today announced the results of its Labour Force Survey 2017. The findings of the Survey reveal that Dubai had an unemployment rate of 0.5% in the last year, a figure that is significantly lower than the global average.
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Conmix Paints Hosts Iftar Party 2018
Ramadan is a time for devotion through prayer and fasting but it is also a time for family & friends to come together to share their love and respect for each other.
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Noor Bank Enables New Mobile Payment Solution For Emaar In The UAE
Noor Bank will handle all transaction settlements in collaboration with UB QFPay as a technical partner, a joint venture between Dubai-based United Brands and China-based QFPay.
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Largest open museum to be set up in Dubai
The project includes the largest open museum with various exhibitions on the history and heritage of Dubai.
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DAE Signs Agreements To Sell Aircraft Valued At US$900 Million
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced today that its leasing division DAE Capital has recently signed three agreements to sell 16 aircraft with a total market value of approximately US$900 million.
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Dubai Culture Organises Activities To Take Part During Dubai Mall’s ’9 Hijri’ Ramadan Initiative
The initiative will feature workshops, storytelling sessions and exhibitions, as well as live art presented by artists hand-picked from the SIKKA Art Fair 2018, supporting Dubai Culture’s mandates to nurture local talent and establish Dubai as the capital of the Islamic Creative Economy.
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DIFC Signs MOU With University Of Oxford’s China Centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre’s Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), which incorporates the DIFC Courts, signed a unique memorandum with the University of Oxford’s China Centre to pool expertise on the legal certainty.
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Smart Dubai Publishes 1st Report On Data Policy Compliance Among Government Entities
Smart Dubai has discussed the first report on government entities’ compliance with the Dubai Data Policies during the past year, at its 15th Board meeting. The meeting was held to discuss the progress of Smart Dubai’s strategic initiatives.
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The Ministry Of Climate Change and Environment Bans Imports Of Fresh Vegetables And Fruits From Kerala, India And Live Animals From South Africa
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has issued two decisions banning the imports of vegetable, fruit and animal products.
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Canada Exempts UAE Nationals From Entry Visas
UAE citizens will be able to visit Canada without entry visas from 5th June 2018.
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The UAE’s Big Car Market Overview And All You Need To Know About Buying And Selling Cars
Millions of people have used us, actually over 20% of the UAE population is registered with SellAnyCar.com. This way, we have been able to get a good overview of the market and its trends.
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Dubai Land Department’s New 10X Project Creates Global Virtual Real Estate Platform
As part of its contribution to the Dubai 10X initiative, the Dubai Land Department, DLD, has announced the introduction of the Real Estate Self Transaction "REST", a platform for conducting real estate trading and transactions with multiple parties, anywhere and anytime.
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Government Communication Office Launches ’60-Minute Communications’ To Keep Abreast Of Latest Trends
The Government Communication Office has launched the ’60-minute Communications’ initiative, aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of government communications teams across the Federal Government.
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du Offers Customers Double Data Reaching 200 GB On Post-Paid Plans
On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan and in line with its vision of keeping customers connected, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has launched a Double Data promotion offering customers up to 200GB data .
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Dr. Hamed Al Suwaidi Inaugurates Art Exhibition 2018 At The British School - Al Khubairat
The creative talents of budding young artists in the capital were on full display at a unique art exhibition hosted by The British School – Al Khubairat (BSAK) on Tuesday evening (22nd of May) that featured an impressive range of artworks from students across different art forms such as fine art.
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New Alliance To Enhance Legal Protection Along China’s Belt And Road
The Dubai International Financial Centre’s Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), which incorporates the DIFC Courts, signed a unique memorandum with the University of Oxford’s China Centre to pool expertise on the legal certainty.
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Azraq Screens STRAWS Documentary In A First For The United Arab Emirates
Local marine conservation organisation, Azraq (Arabic for ’Blue’) is screening the multi-award winning documentary STRAWS on Saturday 9 June at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue at 8pm to align with World Environment Day and World Oceans Day.
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Dubai Cares Kicks Off ’Back To School’ Edition Of Volunteer Emirates
Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, today kicked off its ’Back to School’ edition of Volunteer Emirates in support of children affected by the Syrian crisis in Jordan.
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Emirates Institute For Banking And Financial Studies Invites Applications For Bachelor’s And Diploma Programs For 2018-19
The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies today announced the commencement of registration for its banking and finance training programs for the academic year 2018-19.
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Federal Tax Authority Runs 3-Day Awareness Campaign For Fishermen’s Unions Across The UAE
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) organised a new awareness campaign targeting members of the UAE Fishermen’s Cooperative Union, where the Authority familiarised attendees with the procedures and objectives of implementing Value Added Tax (VAT), registering with the FTA, submitting tax returns.
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Dubai Taxi Offers Free Al Khair Ride To People Of Determination
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has recently launched ’Al Khair Ride" initiative for the People of Determination in cooperation with Al-Futtaim Motors Company, the strategic partner of RTA’s Foundation.
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Emirates NBD Wins Global Recognition At RBI 2018 Global Awards
Emirates NBD, a leading financial institution in the Middle East, has won global recognition for its retail banking leadership at the 33rd annual Retail Banker International (RBI) Global Awards.
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10,000 Iftar Meals From Al Ansari Exchange During The Holy Month Of Ramadan
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and in line with the "year of Zayed", Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company.
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DEWA Signs MoU With 3M To Cooperate In R&D And Disruptive Innovation
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 3M, an international company specialised in Research and Development (R&D), to exchange and share knowledge and expertise in anticipating the future and developing disruptive innovation in DEWA’s work.
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RTA Obtains Six Middle Eastern Call Center Awards Amid Intense Participation
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has won four awards from the Insights Middle East Call Centres Company, as the Best Government Call Centre, Best Large Government Call Centre with more than 70 employees, Best Customer Account Manager, and the Best Operations Manager.
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A Tayer: Completion Rate Hits 86% In 1st Contract Of Latifa Bint Hamdan And Umm Al-Sheef Streets Improvement Project, Opening Set For Q4 2018
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that 86% of works under the First Contract of the Improvement of Latifa bint Hamdan and Umm Al-Sheef Streets Project had been completed.
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AIM 2018 Sets Record Attendance Levels
The high-profile event also was graced by the attendance of 87 ministers, state ministers, governors, heads of government delegations and senior government officials and private investors - making it the world’s largest gathering of important minds.
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DMCC, Emirates Post Sign MoU
Ahmed bin Sulayem, DMCC Executive Chairman, and Abdulla Mohammad Alashram, Acting Group CEO at Emirates Post Group, signed the agreement during a meeting at the DMCC headquarters in Almas Tower on Thursday.
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Dubai Customs Showcases IPR Efforts To Japanese Delegation
Dubai Customs’ Intellectual Property Rights, IPR, Department has received a Japanese delegation. The delegation was received by Yousef Ozair, IPR Department Director, among other Dubai Customs officials.
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Majid Al Futtaim Signs Agreement To Build A Crystal Lagoon And Swimming Beach At Flagship Dubai Community, Tilal Al Ghaf
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has signed an agreement with Chile-based company Crystal Lagoons to develop the fully swimmable 70,000 square metre Lagoon Al Ghaf at its new flagship mixed-use community .
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Innoventures Education Announces The Opening Of A Second Dubai International Academy In The UAE
Dubai International Academy (DIA), managed by Innoventures Education, today announced the opening of a new campus in Al Barsha. DIA Al Barsha will offer a curriculum based on the full range of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.
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du’s Ramadan Video Demonstrates How Simple It Is To #KeepOnGiving
In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan and in line with its #KeepOnGiving initiatives, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, launched a video with the aim of encouraging people to pass on the goodwill by doing something positive in their community.
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Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department Develops Two Artificial Intelligence Projects Under ’Dubai 10X’ Initiative
As part of its contribution to the ’Dubai 10X’ initiative, which aims to place Dubai 10 years ahead of other cities, the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department, in corporation with Dubai Future Foundation.
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Mohammed bin Rashid receives leaders of media
Sheikh Mohammed discussed with the media personalities various topics related to the UAE’s drive to establish global leadership in shaping the future.
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