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DEWA Adopts An Integrated Strategy For Employee Happiness
The establishment of a culture of happiness and positivity among stakeholders is one of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s strategic objectives, and a key component of its mission and corporate values.
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Entertaining Workers With Cinema Movie, Giveaways
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a variety of events to entertain workers in cleaning, maintenance, and security fields among others by treating them to a cinema movie at Vox Cineplex in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Cinema. Additionally.
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Offering 80 Eye-Catching Plates Of 2, 3, 4 And 5 Digits In 99th Open Auction
The auction will be held at Westin Hotel, Al Habtoor City, Dubai, on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. starting at 04:30 pm.
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CDA Celebrates The Winners Of The Third Edition Of The Mansour Bin Mohammed Short Film Award
The event honoured the three first winners of each of the Awards’ categories which included Tolerance & Moderation, Combating Discrimination & equality and the volunteer culture.
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Dubai Chamber Hosts UAE’s Largest Give & Gain Corporate Volunteering Event
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business recently hosted Give and Gain Week 2018, the largest volunteering event it has organised since the launch of the annual initiative in 2011.
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Dubai Land Department Achieves A New Milestone With The Successful Conclusion Of The FIABCI World Congress 2018 - Dubai
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has added to its impressive track record with the successful conclusion of the 69th edition of the International Real Estate Federation’s FIABCI World Real Estate Congress.
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Receiving Traffic Awareness Ambassadors On Day For Dubai Initiative
The initiative aims at embedding the culture of volunteering through encouraging community member to designate at least one day of the year for volunteering activities.
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Opening A 4-Lane Tunnel On Sheikh Rashid Street
This tunnel is part of the Improvement of Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Streets Intersection Project.
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World’s First Date Factory To Run On Solar Power In Dubai
The facility, located in Dubai Industrial Park, will be the first of its kind to run on solar power.
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Emirates NBD UAE PMI: Growth Momentum Ticks Up In Non-Oil Private Sector
April data indicated an uptick in growth momentum in the UAE’s non-oil private sector, with stronger improvements in output, new business and employment contributing to the latest expansion. Meanwhile, backlogs of work increased at the fastest rate in 32 months, linked to steeper new order growth.
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DSCE Launches ’My Energy, My Responsibility’ Campaign To Raise Awareness On Energy Efficiency
The initiativeseeks to encourage general members of the community to be responsible for their energy resources through cutting down usage, constant monitoring of consumption patterns and promoting energy efficiency behaviors.
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Dubai Municipality Volunteers Join CDA’s Weleef Initiative To Serve Elderly
A team of volunteers from Dubai Municipality has joined ’Weleef’, an initiative of the Community Development Authority, CDA.
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dnata’s Cargo Operations Awarded IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
Cargo handler dnata has received Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from IATA for its pharma-handling processes and facilities in Dubai.
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Dubai Business Events Confirmed As destination Partner For IIA International Conference In Dubai
Dubai Business Events (DBE) has been confirmed as the destination partner for the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Conference 2018 in Dubai.
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Dubai Municipality Conducts Healthy Ramadan Campaign For Employees
The employees were given tips about healthy eating during Ramadan at the Nutrition Consultation Booth set up at Dubai Municipality’s Al Barza Hall, where nutritionists from Right Bite Nutrition Centre were available for nutrition consultations.
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Smart Dubai Announces Winners Of 2nd Smart Dubai Blockchain Challenge
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has announced the winners of this year’s global Blockchain Challenge. Ireland’s AID Tech came in first, while the UAE’s Smart Crowd and the USA’s Codex rounded up the top 3 winners from the 17 finalists that will receive a total of USD 45,000.
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RTA To Hold The 5th Dubai International Project Management Forum In Dec 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai will hold the fifth round of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) from 8th-11thDecember 2018 under the theme ’Building Nations’.
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DEWA Honours Conservation Award Winners 2017-2018
In the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced unprecedented results from the 12th Conservation Award (2017-2018).
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Dubai Police Launches ’ecrime.ae’ To Tackle Cybercrime
His Excellency Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has launched the eCRIME platform on the Internet to receive e-crimes reports from members of the public in a smooth and convenient method through the website: www.ecrime.ae
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Innovative Austrian-Made Aircraft Recovery Product To Be Showcased At Dubai Airport Show 2018
Stranded or damaged aircraft on the runway or defective baggage and container trailers are always a hurdle for the operations of an airport, causing air traffic delays and elevated costs.
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RTA Opens Registration For The Dubai World Challenge For Self-Driving Transport
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai opens today, May 1st, 2018, the registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport through the website www.sdchallenge.com.
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Al Naboodah Is Named UAE Happiest Workplace For 2nd Consecutive Year
Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE), one of the UAE’s oldest and most respected family conglomerates, has been named the United Arab Emirates’ happiest working environment for the second year running by the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation in Abu Dhabi.
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Nakheel Reports Q1 2018 Net Profit Of AED1.55 Billion
The master developer handed over nearly 200 land and built form units to customers during Q1 2018, and sold the last available villas at its new Warsan Village community, with all 934 homes now purchased. Meanwhile, its retail.
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Emirates Islamic Named Best Islamic Banking Brand By Global Brands
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced that it has won the prestigious Best Islamic Banking Brand award from Global Brands Magazine.
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Dubai Culture Becomes ’Cultural Partner’ Of IIA Conference
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has announced its strong support to the hosting of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Conference from 6th to 9th May by becoming its cultural partner.
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Passenger Traffic At DXB Up 4.5% In March
Passenger traffic at the world’s number one airport for international passenger numbers, Dubai International (DXB), grew year on year by 4.5%, after 7.85m passengers travelled through the airport during the month of March.
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Ghassan Aboud Awarded As The Leading Hospitality Investor By Hotel News ME
Dubai based entrepreneur Ghassan Aboud was awarded as the ’Leading Hospitality Investor’ during the Leaders in Hospitality Awards event organized by BNC Publishing on April 29th, 2018 at the St Regis Hotel, Dubai. Ghassan Aboud is the promoter of the multi-business conglomerate.
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Holding 5th Dubai International Project Management Forum In Dec 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that the fifth round of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) would be held on 8-11 December 2018 under the theme ’Building Nations.’
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FIABCI World Congress 2018 Witnesses DLD Signing Two Agreements With The Umm Al Quwain Municipality And The Department Of Urban Planning And Municipalities In Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Ali bin Saud Al Mualla, Chairman of Umm Al Quwain Municipality, expressed his pleasure in reaching an agreement with DLD and praised its role in enhancing joint cooperation, disseminating real estate expertise and knowledge.
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IMF Spring 2018 Regional Economic Outlook Calls for Accelerated Reforms to Promote Faster and More Inclusive Growth in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan Region
According to the report, the global economy continues to strengthen. Global growth is projected to accelerate further to 3.9 percent in 2018 and in 2019 from estimated 3.8 percent in 2017, the highest level since 2011.
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Sir Richard Branson, Industry Heavyweights To Headline The Retail Summit 2019 In Dubai
Billionaire entrepreneur and Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson has been announced as the keynote speaker of The Retail Summit 2019, an inaugural international event which is set to be held in Dubai on February 13th-14th 2019 in partnership with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Dubai Retail Market Projected To Record Average Growth Of 5.6% Over The 2018-2021 Period
The value of retail sales in Dubai is expected to reach $43.8 billion by 2021, while the emirate’s retail market is projected to record average growth of 5.6% over the 2018-2021 period, new analysis conducted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed.
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Dubai Chamber Announces Winners Of 3rd Dubai Smartpreneur Competition
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on Tuesday, May 1st, the top three winners of the 3rd cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition during the closing ceremony at the ArabNet Digital Summit 2018 in Dubai.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Inaugurates 200 MW First Stage Of Third Phase Of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 200 megawatt (MW) first stage of the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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Dubai Duty Free Wins The International Safety Awards In London For The Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Dubai Duty Free was announced as one of the winners of the International Safety Awards presented by the British Safety Council at a black-tie event held recently at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 27th April.
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FIABCI World Congress 2018 Discusses Opportunities And Challenges Of Youth In Real Estate Investment
Youth in real estate investment was the focus of the second day of the 69th edition of the International Real Estate Federation’s FIABCI World Congress, which was inaugurated on Monday 30th April in Dubai and will run until 2nd May .
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TRA Emphasises Need For Events And Rental Companies To Align With UAE’s Spectrum Regulations
Though often overlooked by these organisations, proper spectrum authorisation is essential to ensuring smooth operation of broadcast systems, safeguarding equipment investments and adhering to federal laws.
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Emaar Records 37% Increase In Revenue To AED 5.586 Billion (US$ 1.521 Billion) In Q1 2018; Net Profit Increases By 20%
This was led by significant progress achieved on projects under construction and the growth in and hospitality businesses.
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Conference On Global Climate Change, Biodiversity And Sustainability Highlights Key Local And Global Challenges
The 3-day event examined the challenges and opportunities for integrating the three key issues of global climate change, biodiversity and sustainability in the MENA region.
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JAFZA Exhibits Capabilities At Automechanika Dubai
Jebel Ali Free Zone, the region’s premier business and logistics hub is showcasing its auto sector capabilities at the 16th Automechanika Dubai show, which opens at the Dubai World Trade Centre on May 1.
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RTA Unleashes A New Age Category Of V-Coded ’Your Memorable Moments On Your Vehicle’s Plate’ Initiative
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched on May 2 a new phase of ’Your Memorable Moments on Your Vehicle’s Plate’ initiative for V-Coded plates.
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Dubai Design District And Emirati Designers Make Their Mark At World’s Premier Design Fair In Milan
Dubai Design District, d3, successfully showcased the work of 11 cutting-edge Emirati creatives at Milan Design Week, which concluded on 22 April.
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DHA Launches HASANA To Integrate All Health Facilities In Dubai
With the aim of managing and containing the spread of communicable diseases, the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has launched HASANA, an integrated electronic public health system for disease surveillance and management.
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Jumeirah Golf Estates A Platinum Sponsorship Of International Real Estate Federation World Congress
Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities set among two of the world’s leading championship golf courses, was the Platinum sponsorship of the 69th International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) World Congress.
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UPS Road Code Program Promotes Safety, Exceeds Goal To Educate New Drivers By 4%
In line with the efforts of the UAE government, global logistics provider UPS (NYSE:UPS) has exceeded its goal of educating new drivers on safe driving techniques by 44% one year after its initial launch in the UAE.
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DAFZA Records Continued Growth In The Number Of Automotive Companies In The Free Zone
The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced continued growth in the number of automotive, car part and accessories companies within the free zone.
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Dubai Islamic Bank Honored By Dubai Service Excellence Scheme For The Widest Implementation Of Happiness Meter
Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has been recognized by Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) for the ’Widest Implementation of the Happiness Meter’ across its 34 branches in 2017.
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Over 100,000 Japanese Visited UAE
The UAE welcomed 106,703 Japanese visitors from 2017 up to March 2018, revealed Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Attends Launch Of DP World Cargospeed
The first initiative of its kind in the world, DP World Cargospeed will provide exceptional service for high-priority, on-demand goods, delivering freight at the speed of flight and closer to the cost of trucking.
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Dubai’s Students Can Now Learn Anywhere And Anytime
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, KHDA, launched today a new platform called ’Rahhal’ that allows students to enjoy greater learning opportunities, anywhere and anytime.
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Luxembourg Becomes First Foreign Nation To Break Ground For Its Pavilion At Expo 2020 Dubai
Luxembourg became the first foreign nation to break ground for its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Sunday when Deputy Prime Minister Etienne Schneider held an official ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the next World Expo.
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Town Square Dubai By Nshama Launches Rawda 2 Apartments On The Central Park With Affordable Payment Plan
Town Square Dubai by Nshama has launched Rawda 2 apartments that are located right by the expansive Town Square Park, and offering effortless access for residents to the Reel Cinemas cineplex, and a retail precinct with over 500 retail and F&B outlets in addition to a range of leisure attractions.
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UAE Investors Invest US$16 Billion In Foreign Countries In 2016
The UAE International Investors Council, UAEIIC, today said that the UAE investors invested US$16 billion in foreign countries in 2016.
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Real Estate Sector Urged To Hire More UAE Nationals
Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, discussed today with officials representing 60 real estate developers and construction companies the mechanisms and procedures they put in place for hiring UAE locals in the jobs set aside for them.
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NYNJA: Pioneering Blockchain-Enabled Platform Covering Communications, Commerce And Governance Exhibiting At Future Blockchain Summit Dubai
NYNJA Group Ltd., a global blockchain platform and mobile technology company, will exhibit and show the alpha release of its pioneering blockchain-enabled platform featuring communications, payments and open marketplace during Future Blockchain Summit.
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Dubai International Financial Centre Named Best International Finance Centre At WealthBriefing European Awards 2018
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has received the ’International Finance Centre’ award at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2018, reinforcing its position as the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and one of the world’s top ten.
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DEWA Signs Agreement With GE To Extend Lifetime Of Gas Turbines At E Station At Jebel Ali Power Station
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has signed an agreement with General Electric to extend the lifetime of the GE 9E gas turbines at E station at the Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Station, worth AED192.7 million.
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Ministry Of Education And Emirates Scientists’ Council Launch ’Scientist In Residence’ Initiative
The Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) has launched the ’Scientist in Residence’ initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, at Nad Al Hamar school in Dubai.
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Dubai Customs Inks MoU With BPG To Curb Counterfeiting
Dubai Customs has signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU, with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group GCC & Yemen,BPG, to promote bilateral co-operation and to exchange relevant information in order to counter counterfeiting and piracy.
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RTA Opens Registration Tomorrow In Dubai World Challenge For Self-Driving Transport
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the opening of registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, starting from tomorrow (May 1) through the website www.sdchallenge.com.
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Beyond High Speed: du Business Complete Plan Is The All-In-One Telecom Solution For UAE Enterprises
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced today the launch of Business Complete Plan which will allow UAE enterprises to benefit from higher network speeds and free voice minutes in addition to the many bundled features du’s enterprise customers already enjoy.
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ENOC Planning Service Station Of The Future As Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Integrated Energy Partner
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has been appointed Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Integrated Energy Partner with plans to set up a ’service station of the future’ at the next World Expo.
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Emaar Malls Records 24% Growth In Revenue To AED 1.038 Billion (US$ 283 Million) In Q1 2018
Revenue for the first three months of 2018 was AED 1.038 billion (US$ 283 million), 24 per cent higher than the Q1 2017 revenue of AED 836 million (US$ 228 million).
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Federal Tax Authority Cautions Against Excepting Any Persons When Charging Taxes Unless Specified In Tax Laws
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reiterated its call for all registered businesses to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax on all taxable transactions and from all costumers.
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Commercial Bank Of Dubai Launches Positive Pay Solutions To Eliminate Cheque Fraud
The Commercial Bank of Dubai, CBD, has announced the launch of ’Positive Pay’, one of its newest digital product offerings to ensure the protection of its corporate clients from cheque frauds.
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ENOC As Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Integrated Energy Partner
Emirates National Oil Company, ENOC, has been appointed Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Integrated Energy Partner with plans to set up a ’service station of the future’ at the next World Expo.
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Education Alliance Forged To Launch Region’s First Masters In Maritime Law
The DIFC Academy of Law and City Law School at City, University of London, today announced a joint venture to launch the region’s first specialised Masters in Maritime Law, LLM.
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Equities First Holdings Receives DFM’s Approval As The first Registered Repo Buyer
The nod permits EFH to provide Repo services on the market in line with the regulations of both the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and DFM.
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Deyaar Owners Association Management Wins Dubai Quality Appreciation Award
Deyaar Owners’ Association Management, part of Deyaar Development PJSC (’Deyaar’), one of Dubai’s leading property developers and real estate service providers, has received the Dubai Quality Appreciation Award for the 2017 cycle under the services sector.
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Japan Imported 25.997 Million Barrels Of Crude Oil From UAE In March
Japan imported from the UAE 25.997 million barrels of crude oil in March 2018, data released by the Agency of Energy and Natural Resource in Tokyo showed.
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Coinciding With The Arab Deaf Week TRA Instructs Further Support For People Of Determination
Coinciding with the Arab Deaf Week, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TAR) has instructed the telecom service providers in the UAE to support people of determination, by eliminating the monthly fees of AED 50 for using the applications of video calls available in the UAE.
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Dubai Women Establishment Successfully Concludes Second Edition Of Innovative Leaders Program
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has successfully concluded the second edition of its Innovative Leaders Program, hosted in collaboration with the distinguished Ashridge-Hult International Business School in the United Kingdom.
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British Council And HSBC Youth Development Programme Wins International Business Excellence Award
Taqaddam, the British Council and HSBC’s life skills programme for 15-16 year olds in the Middle East and North Africa, was awarded runner up at the International Business Excellence Awards in the corporate social responsibility category.
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Nakheel And Vienna House To Create USD160 Million Beachfront Resort At Dubai’s Deira Islands
Dubai-based master developer Nakheel is planning a new partnership with Austria’s largest independent hotel chain, Vienna House, to create a USD160 million, 600-room beachfront resort at Deira Islands.
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DP World Holds First Live Virtual Annual General Meeting in UAE
Global trade enabler DP World has staged the first ever live virtual Annual General Meeting for shareholders at its headquarters in Jebel Ali.
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RTA Opens 4-Lane Tunnel On Sheikh Rashid Street On Thursday
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 a tunnel on both sides of Sheikh Rashid Street (Al Garhoud and Mina Rashid) comprising four lanes in each direction this Thursday (May 3).
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Business Confidence In Dubai Continues To Rise, Survey Shows
The latest business confidence survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) shows that economic conditions during the first quarter of 2018 (January-March) have improved over the same quarter of last year, and also over Q4 2017.
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SEO Tricks And Tips By Cyber Gear
Cyber Gear, the leading internet presence provider based in Dubai has published a white paper on
’SEO, Tips and Tricks’.
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Expo 2020 Dubai becomes first World Expo in history and second ever mega-event to achieve CIPS award
Expo 2020 Dubai has become the first World Expo and the second ever mega-event to secure a Procurement Excellence award from the highly respected Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply organisation.
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Smart Dubai to host 2nd Edition of ’Future, Now’
Smart Dubai is set to host the second edition of its now-flagship ’Future, Now’ exhibition, which will run from April 29 until May 2, 2018 at the Dubai Design District.
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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer: DEWA’s Participation in Gov Games Will Be Powerful, Committed and Competitive
It is a reflection of the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for Dubai to achieve the number one position in all fields.
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DEWA receives over 500 applications from start-ups in 65 countries for 2nd Free Electrons programme
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has received over 500 applications from start-ups from 65 countries in the 2nd Free Electrons programme.
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Emirates welcomes over 18,000 visitors at the 25th edition of ATM
Emirates stand was buzzing at this year’s ATM, with over 18,000 visitors making their way to the stand to experience the airline’s signature products and services.
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How Do the Rich and Famous Travel?
Known for their extravagant lifestyles and bottomless budgets, it’s fair to assume celebrities would travel in the utmost luxury. However, you may be surprised to learn this isn’t always the case.
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RTA holds workshop about Hamdan bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management
Federal and local Government departments across the UAE, as well as representatives of international firms in Dubai, have been briefed on the categories, prizes, nomination and developments of the Award.
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to take part in Gov Games
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has confirmed its participation in the Gov Games, an initiative by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council.
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CDA Signs Mutual Agreement With Symphony Style & Al Abbar Design
The Community Development Authority (CDA) signed Memorandum of Understating with Symphony Style and Al Abbar design aiming to simplify and develop the cooperation in CDA’s programs to empower Emiratis socially and financially.
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Tanzania-UAE Business & Investment Forum Explores New Avenues of Cooperation
H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, called on investors and companies in Dubai to take advantage of the attractive business opportunities in Tanzania as he addressed delegates at the Tanzania-UAE Business & Investment Forum in Dubai.
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Al Tayer Attends Closing Session Of MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition, Honours Sponsors
Achieving the happiness of public transport users requires cities to be people-friendly and capable of responding to their needs.
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Dubai International Named Middle East’s Leading Airport For 20 Consecutive Years
The airport beat tough competition from seven others in the region. On collecting the award Anita Mehra said: ’This is a great accolade to be awarded by the World Travel Awards team and all of the industry colleagues who voted.
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Lloyds Energy Passes Completeness Check for PNOC LNG Hub Project
Lloyds Energy has moved one step closer in its offer to build and develop an LNG Energy Hub in the Philippines.
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Dubai Maritime City Authority And Dubai Tourism Drawing Up Plans To Boost Maritime Traffic
This important sector has significant potential to grow by expanding into the lucrative luxury yachts sector plus ensuring leisure maritime pursuits are easier to enjoy with the overall aim to further broaden Dubai’s tourism offering.
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Dubai’s Blockchain Summit To Host Global Innovators And Transformative Startups
Future Blockchain Summit today announced that the event will host the Global Blockchain Startups Marketplace at its inaugural edition from May 2-3, 2018 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, hosted by the Smart Dubai Office and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Dubai Culture Hosts A Reading Initiative To Celebrate International Children’s Book Day
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, joined the world in celebrating International Children’s Book Day on 2nd April 2018 through the Dubai Public Library.
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13th Edition Of The Human Capital Forum Takes Place In Dubai
Leading business facilitation company Naseba has confirmed the 13th edition of the Human Capital Forum MENA will take place in Dubai on 2 - 3 May, 2018.
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DP World Reports 7.3% Gross Volume Growth In First Quarter of 2018
DP World Limited handled 17.6 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first quarter of 2018.
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RTA Diverts 8 Licensing Services To Electronic, Smart Channels
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is intending to divert several licensing services to smart channels starting from the end of this month.
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Dubai Municipality Launches ’Madmoon’ Initiative
As part of its strategy of developing engineering work in the emirate of Dubai and improving the efficiency of engineers, Dubai Municipality has launched the ’Madmoon’ initiative, which allows engineers to register individually in the Dubai Register of Engineering Practitioners .
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Olympic-Size Pool, Giant Gym And Spa Coming To Nakheel’s Jumeirah Park Community
Master developer Nakheel is to build a new health, fitness and leisure hub - featuring an Olympic-size pool, 16,000 sq ft giant gym and spa - at Jumeirah Park.
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Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature Is Named Best Arts And Cultural Event In The Middle East
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has been named the Best Arts and Cultural Event at the 2018 Middle East Special Event Awards (MESE) which were announced on the 23 April at a glittering ceremony at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
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dnata Travel Picks Up Two Awards At The World Travel Awards Middle East
dnata was recently presented with the two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 - for the fifth year running, securing the accolade of ’UAE’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ’The Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency’.
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Dubai Closes First Quarter With Record 4.7 Million International Overnight Visitors
Dubai’s tourism sector rallied strongly, steadily picking up pace through the first three months of 2018 in light of growing currency pressures as it continued to retain and grow share across global markets.
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Dubai Closes First Quarter With Record 4.7 Million International Overnight Visitors Setting The Stage For Continued Growth In 2018
Dubai’s tourism sector rallied strongly, steadily picking up the pace through the first three months of 2018 in light of growing currency pressures as it continued to retain and grow share across global markets.
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Dubai Parks And Resorts Hits Record Daily Vistation With Over 36,oo0 Visits During Its 2nd Annual ’Big Day Out’ Festival
Following the great success and feedback received after last year’s event, Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, held its 2nd annual "Big Day Out" festival on Friday 20th, April 2018.
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DEWA Completes Field Assessments for Educational Institutions Participating in 12th Conservation Award
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed the field assessments for educational institutions participating in the 12th Conservation Award, as part of its preparations to announce the winners in early May.
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Emirates Introduces Home Check-In In Dubai
Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights.
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Dubai Chamber Workshop Examines Best Practices in Sustainability Reporting
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a two-day training workshop at its premises which highlighted best practices in sustainability reporting and provided members of its Sustainability Network with frameworks and useful tools for preparing sustainability reports.
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Mohammed bin Rashid School Organises Student Trip To Leading Institutions In China
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, has organised a trip for its students to visit leading institutions centres across China on April 6th-14th, 2018.
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DMCC Now Handles 53 Million Kilos Of Tea Per Year, Reports 29% CAGR As World Trade Gathers At 7th Global Dubai Tea Forum 2018
DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, hosted the first day of its two day Global Dubai Tea Forum at The Address Dubai Marina, under the theme of ’Brewing the Future of Trade’.
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flydubai To Resume Its Flight To Sulaimaniyah On 10th May
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced that flights to Sulaimaniyah will resume from 10th May 2018. The carrier now operates to five points in Iraq including Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Najaf.
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Federal Tax Authority’s Board Of Directors Approves Implementation Plan For Tourists Refund Scheme
The Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) Board of Directors has formally approved implementation of Tourists Refund scheme its fifth meeting, held today (Wednesday, April 26, 2018) at the Dubai Ruler’s Court.
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Visa Convenes Industry-Wide Discussion On How GCC Can Adapt To The Needs Of The Evolving Traveler
Taking place at the Arabian Travel Market 2018, the panel follows Visa’s unveiling of the GCC-related findings of its Global Travel Intentions Study earlier this week.
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Dubai Business Women Council holds workshop on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
The Dubai Business Women Council, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, has organised a workshop at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
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Over 600 students, teachers across UAE celebrate Earth Day
The Emirates Environmental Group, EEG, held its biggest-ever Annual Inter School Environmental Public Speaking Competition on 23rd and 24th April at the Dubai Knowledge Park.
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Noor Bank Marks Productive Participation in 2018 Edition of Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East
Senior executives join panel discussion on capital markets strategy and outlook for growth, capex and refinancing.
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Emirates Islamic Recognised As ’Islamic Personal Finance Provider Of The Year’ For Second Consecutive Year
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has been recognised for the second consecutive year as the ’Islamic Personal Finance Provider of the Year’ by over 5,000 users of YallaCompare.
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Procuring 316 Buses Costing AED465m On Sidelines Of MENA Transport Congress
The total cost of these buses, which are fitted with Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines for the first time in the MENA region, is about AED465 million dirham. The signing took place on the sidelines of the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2018.
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Future Of Taxis, Ride-Hailing Apps
A session about the Future of taxis and ride-hailing apps was chaired by Dr Yousef Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, RTA.
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MENA Transport Congress Envisages Public Transport Future
The MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition has held a plenary session entitled (Public Transport Into the Future) in Zabeel Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Center.
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RTA Signs Contract For Procuring 316 Buses Costing AED465m On Sidelines Of MENA Transport Congress
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, has witnessed the signing of a contract for procuring 316 multi-size buses compatible to the European low carbon emissions.
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Abdullah Al Nuaimi: We Aim To Be No (1) In All Competitive Infrastructural Standards
Events of the 3rd MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2018 continued for the second day running, where several main, subsidiary and parallel sessions were held.
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Smart City University to Help Individuals Chart Their Careers in the Economy of the Future
The Smart City University, a blockchain-powered decentralised learning platform developed by the Smart Dubai Office to support the development of digital skills, aims to help individuals chart their careers in the economy of the future.
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Public Transport And Environmental Challenges
The session witnessed six working papers; Akash Passay delivered the first, Senior President of Volvo International, Sweden under the headline: Improving Driving in Smart Cities: 10 Key Enablers).
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Dubai Chamber to Announce Winners of 3rd Dubai Smartpreneur Competition at Arabnet Closing Ceremony on May 1st
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to announce the top three winners of the 3rd edition the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition during the closing ceremony of the ArabNet Digital Summit 2018 on May 1st.
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UAE Takes Leading Role In Customers’ Happiness, Mobility Experience
The opening session of Day 1 of the 3rd MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2018 was held under the theme: Measuring and Increasing Happiness in Public Transport.
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MENA Transport Congress Examines Service Improvements Through Technologies, Data
One of the sessions of the MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition explored the use of information and technology in improving public transport services. The session was moderated by Gerome Borbex, Director, Regional Offices and Services, UITP, Belgium, and six other participants from Hong Kong, UAE.
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HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Recognises 25-Year Service Milestone Of Emirates NBD Staff
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Emirates NBD, recognised 60 employees who completed 25 years of continuous service at a ceremony held at the Emirates NBD headquarters in Deira.
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TRA Hosts The 16th Meeting Of The Executive Team Of The Online Services Indicator
The Executive Team of the Online Services Indictor, one of the indicators of the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda, held its 16th meeting at The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) office in Dubai.
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Emirates Islamic Supports The 22nd Edition Of The Dubai International Holy Quran Award
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced a renewed partnership with Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) in support of its 22nd edition.
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axs Shares Insights At 24th GCC Smart Government And Smart Cities Conference In Dubai
Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director of axs, TECOM Group’s smart gateway for integrated government and corporate services shared key insights at the 24th GCC Smart Government & Smart Cities Conference in Dubai.
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RTA Plans To Expand Cycling Lanes To 850 km By 2030
Events of the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition continued, and one of the sessions focused on integrated strategic transportation plans.
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Dubai Parks And Resorts Welcomes The Summer Season With New Packages
Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced new summer timings and packages, which include a special promotional price on day passes and unlimited food and beverage.
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Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Collaborates With Nasdaq Dubai To Develop New Initiatives
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) today announced its collaboration with Nasdaq Dubai to design and implement new initiatives that complement Dubai’s success in emerging as a leading global sukuk-listing hub.
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Italian Consul General To Dubai Opens UAE’s First Italian Library
The Consul General of Italy in Dubai and Northern Emirates, Valentina Setta, has opened the first Italian library in UAE. The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) contributed several books to the library, which will form part of the International Concept for Education campus.
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Noor Bank Lists US$500 Million Sukuk On Nasdaq Dubai
The Dubai-based bank’s latest Sukuk issuance is a five-year instrument that was oversubscribed 2.1 times following an international roadshow.
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Representing A 5% Increase YOY
Etisalat Group today announced its consolidated financial statements for the three months ending 31st March 2018.
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Dubai South Launches A Variety Of Initiatives To Stimulate Economic Growth
Dubai South has announced that it launched a variety of diverse initiatives that aim to attract investment and provide incentives to the private sector.
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DAMAC Targets 15,000 Hotel Units In Operation By 2021, Bolstering Its Hospitality Offering In Preparation For Expo 2020 Demand
DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of DAMAC, is looking to boost its current portfolio of around 1,700 hotel units over the next 3 years, with the aim of delivering 15,000 units by 2021.
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Aster Pharmacy And Aster Hospital Win Dubai Business Excellence Awards
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, The Department of Economic Development (DED) organised the 24th annual Dubai Business Excellence Awards.
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Points Partners With Emirates Skywards To Offer Members More
Points(TSX:PTS) (Nasdaq:PCOM), the global leader in powering loyalty commerce, today announced that it has launched a long-term partnership with Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates Airline.
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flydubai Receives Industry Recognition
Dubai-based flydubai was recognised by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai for the contribution and support it has given to the development of Dubai as a global hub for aviation. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai.
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Dubai To Host The Annual Telecom Leaders’ Summit
The summit’s aim is to enable the framing of practicable ICT strategies, to help reap maximum, long-term socio-economic benefit through a well-defined digital agenda and adoption of national and sector-specific digitization policies.
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Levy Into Race To Dubai Top Ten After Moroccan Magic
Frenchman Alex Levy surged into the European Tour’s Race to Dubai top ten after a superb display saw him lift his fifth European Tour title at the Trophee Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco.
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More Than 100 Schools Across The UAE Take Part In Expo 2020’s ’Sustainability Champions’ Programme
Expo 2020 Dubai contributed to Earth Day by announcing that more than 100 schools across the UAE had taken part in its ’Sustainability Champions’ programme with two selected from them to receive photovoltaic panels and sustainability support.
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DAFZA Issues The First ’Dubai: The Global Gateway To Halal Industries’ In Spanish
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind guide entitled ’Dubai: The Global Gateway to Halal Industries’ in Spanish.
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Maktoum bin Mohammed Opens MENA Transport Congress In Dubai
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the third UITP MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2018.
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UAE takes leading role in customers happiness, mobility experience
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UAE, India announce new skills partnership
The governments of the UAE and India today announced the launch of a new strategic partnership focused on skills development and mutual recognition of qualifications.
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3rd AGM of Emaar Malls approves distribution of AED 1.3 bn (US$ 353.9 mn) dividend to the shareholders
The Emaar Malls AGM also approved the report by the Board of Directors on the activities and financial position of the Emaar Malls, the Auditor’s report, and balance sheet for 2017.
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Mashreq posts a 9.5% increase in Net Profit for first quarter 2018
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today has reported its financial results for the first quarter ending 31st March 2018.
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Dubai International (DXB) recognised at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018
The world’s busiest airport for international traffic, Dubai International, retained the title of Best Airport in the Middle East at the 2018 Business Traveller Middle East Awards.
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Acting-Undersecretary Of The Department Of Health Inaugurates New Health Shield Medical Center
Mr. Mohamed Al Hameli, Acting-Undersecretary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi inaugurated the Health Shield Medical Center.
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Emirates Airline Logo Emirates Recognised With Four Gongs At Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018
Emirates won four accolades last night at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018. The airline was crowned Best Airline Worldwide, Airline with the Best Business Class, Best First Class Airport Lounge in the Middle East and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew.
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Dubai Real Estate Institute Organises Exclusive Executive Course From Harvard University
The Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), is organising an exclusive executive course from Harvard University focusing on strategic management and innovation in the real estate sector. The two-day course will be held at the Institute’s headquarters
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Meraas Launches ’Hala China’
Meraas has launched ’Hala China’, a brand-new initiative, in collaboration with Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, and DXB Entertainments, a Dubai-based leisure and entertainment company.
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Asteco Reports Decrease In Rental Rates And Sales Prices Across Dubai
Asteco’s Dubai Real Estate Report Q1 2018 has recorded an annual decline in villa and apartment sales of 6% and 9% respectively, with large villas at high price points generating limited interest, mainly due to the lower investment yields associated with this type of product.
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NMC Health Launch US$450 Million Bond Offering
NMC Health plc, the leading UAE private healthcare operator, has announced the launch of an offering of senior, unsecured, guaranteed convertible bonds due 2025 with a principal amount of US$ 450 million, convertible into ordinary shares of NMC Health plc.
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Experience All That’s Possible With The Dubai Pass
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is launching a new way for visitors to enjoy the city’s exciting range of attractions, experiences and tours.
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