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DHA, Council of Queensland Institute of Medical Research sign MoU for cancer research
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.
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Plans Revealed For Dubai’s First Fully Integrated, Purpose-Built Student Housing Community In DIAC By 2020
Plans to build The Myriad Dubai, an urban styled student housing community in the heart of the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) have been announced today.
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TRA oversees launch of National Economic Register’’
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced the completion of a high level cooperation and coordination between concerned government entities.
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Dubai Free Zones Council Launches New Initiative To Stimulate And Accelerate e-Commerce Growth
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has announced new e-commerce regulations for free zones. The initiative has been developed by an integrated organization that will enable greater foreign direct investment (FDI) in the e-commerce sector to flourish in Dubai.
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Dubai Tourism Holds Vacation Ownership Workshop With Industry Stakeholders At ATM
The workshop was a valuable opportunity to consult with industry professionals and tap their knowledge and expertise ahead of new timeshare legislation due to be rolled out in Dubai in the coming months aimed at striking a fair balance between consumer protection and the commercial interests.
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Two Blue-Collar Workers Inaugurate Right Health’s Latest Clinic And Pharmacy In Dubai Investment Park
Right Health, the UAE’s largest and fastest-growing value healthcare organization, backed by Foundation Holdings, has opened a new healthcare facility, a clinic and pharmacy in Dubai Investment Park (DIP).
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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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Dubai Land Department Announces ’Happiness’ As The Title Of The ’FIABCI World Congress 2018’
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced ’Happy Cities’ as the theme for the FIABCI World Congress 2018 - Dubai, which will take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Thrilling Climax To Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend
Day two of the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend at Newbury Racecourse featured two important Classic Trials among three Group 3 events, and delivered success for His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum when Frankie Dettori.
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du Strengthens Its Commitment To Sports In The UAE With The Launch Of duSports On MyWorld
The launch of duSports reinstates du’s commitment to sports in the UAE, and will serve as the new platform for duFC, the home of youth football in the UAE.
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Latifa bint Mohammed: Dubai ArtBank Establishes The Emirate As A Technology Pioneer In The Global Creative Economy
The Dubai ArtBank, the world’s first digital bank for art launched by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reinforces the emirate’s growing role as a global art hub and establishes it as a pioneer in using technology to promote the growth of the creative economy.
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Dubai Land Department Aims To Attract Foreign Investment Portfolios And Develop Dubai’s Mortgage Law
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced a number of new initiatives that aim to support the emirate’s economic diversification strategy by establishing Dubai’s real estate sector as the world’s leading property destination.
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Expo 2020 Highlights Opportunities For Global MICE Industry At ATM 2018
Expo 2020 Dubai will be detailing its unique opportunities for travel, tourism and MICE companies from around the world to become authorised ticket resellers, at the Arabian Travel Market taking place in Dubai from 22-25 April, 2018.
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FinTech Hive At DIFC Broadens 2018 Programme, Expands International Outreach
FinTech Hive at DIFC, the first financial technology accelerator in the region established by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today announced that its upcoming programme will expand itsthemes to include insurance, Islamic finance, and regulatory technology services.
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Dubai’s Real Estate Market Is Stable And Ready For Investment, Says Global Financial Services Firm
After a turbulent few years during which the price of property has dipped and rents have experienced a readjustment, now is the ideal time to invest in Dubai’s real estate sector, according to a leading independent financial advisory firm.
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Dubai Residential Rents Stabilise For The First Time In Over Two Years
Residential rents across Dubai registered no change during the first quarter of 2018, helping improve the annual rate of change to -3.1%, from -7.7% at the end of last year, according to leading international real estate consultancy, Cluttons.
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Pure Gold Welfare Club Announces Scholarships For Needy Emirati Girl Students
Firoz Merchant, founder of the Pure Gold Welfare Club signed an agreement with the University of Fujairah to provide scholarships to five needy Emirati female undergraduate students scoring 85 percent and above in each semester.
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Department Of Economic Development and Dubai Free Zones Council Sign MoU To Facilitate Business For Free Zone Entities
The Department of Economic Development (DED)in Dubai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Free Zones(DFZ) Council to facilitatebusiness operations for free zone based companies.
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du Introduces The All-New Control Plan
Benefit from the data and minutes offered on a contract plan with the flexibility of prepaid with the all-new Control Plan from du.
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Dubai Increasing Nexus For Growth As Rise Of Asia Trade Continues, Say World Government And Industry Leaders At DMCC’s First Conference With Asia House
In partnership with Asia House, DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, hosted the ’The New Global Trade Order’ conference at Almas Tower today.
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Dubai Parks And Resorts And Dubai Airports Sign Exclusive Agreement To Feature The Theme Park Destination In DXB
The unique agreement will see Dubai Parks and Resorts promoted at all DXBconcourses with access to over 65 airlines flying to and from over 240 destinations in 170 countries around the globe.
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Emirates Receives Official Royal Visit At Arabian Travel Market
Emirates, the Official Airline of the 2018 Arabian Travel Market welcomed His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, to its stand during the opening of the regions largest travel and tourism trade event.
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Citibank Launches Citi Cashback Credit Card In The UAE
A study conducted by Citi and Publicis Media has revealed 67 percent of residents in the UAE consider cashback to be one of the most important features of a credit card. In response to the survey’s findings, Citi UAE recently launched the Citi Cashback Credit Card.
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Federal Tax Authority: Approximately 90,000 Registered Businesses Required To Submit Tax Returns And Pay Due Taxes No Later Than April 29
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) revealed that approximately 90,000 businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) are required to submit their tax returns and pay their taxes no later than April 29, 2018.
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Liv. Wins International Accolades In First Year Of Operations
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has received major recognition from regional and international awards programmes within its first year of operations, for its unique proposition to the UAE’s burgeoning millennial customer segment.
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Emirates NBD Announces First Quarter 2018 Results
The solid operating performance was underpinned by higher net interest income on the back of loan growth and improved margins, and a lower cost of risk.
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UITP MENA Transport Congress Kicks Off
The event, which is organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the UITP under the theme: Pioneering for Customers Happiness, attracts wide participation of more than 70 speakers from 21 countries.
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Dubai Land Department Supports The Emirate’s Economic Diversification Strategy
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced a number of new initiatives that aim to support the emirate’s economic diversification strategy by establishing Dubai’s real estate sector as the world’s leading property destination.
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Dubais GDP reaches AED 389 billion in 2017
Dubai Statistics Center has revealed that Dubais real gross domestic product reached AED 389 billion in 2017 compared to AED 379 billion in 2016.
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Godolphin Gets Dubai Duty Free Racing Season Off To A Flying Start
Dubai Duty Free’s season of international horseracing events got under way in style on Friday, 20 April when Newbury Racecourse played host to the opening day of the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend.
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Over 1,800 Employees From 34 Companies Take Centre Stage In 12th DIP Corporate Sports Championships
Dubai Investments Park [DIP], the unique integrated commercial, industrial and residential community in the Middle East and wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments.
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Jafza’s trade with India reaches over USD 3.4 billion in 2017
Latest figures from Jafza show that over 788 Indian companies are trading from the freezone serving key markets in the region and building on historical ties that date back to 1985 when it first opened.
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TRA Oversees The Launch Of The ’National Economic Register’ And Coordinates The Signing Of MoUs Between Ministry Of Economy And The Local Economic Departments Of The National Economic Register
The MoUs were signed during a meeting held at the Government Accelerators in the Emirates Towers in Dubai.
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Nakheel Awards Construction Contract For AED825 Million Nad Al Sheba Mall
Master developer Nakheel today awarded a contract worth AED595 million for the construction of Nad Al Sheba Mall, its new, 1.4 million square foot shopping, dining and entertainment destination that has a total development value of AED825 million.
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Opening Three New Bridges On Airport St Friday 27 April 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 three new bridges as part of the Airport Street Improvement Project this Friday (27 April 2018).
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DEWA is Smart Water Company of the Year in 2018 Global Water Awards
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won the Smart Water Company Award of the Year at the Globl Water Awards, during a ceremony held at the Global Water Summit 2018.
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Emirates Airline Logo Emirates scoops four awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018
Airline recognised as the Middle East’s 2018 Leading Airline, Airline Brand, Business Class Airport Lounge and Cabin Crew.
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Introducing Nol Card Payment At Services 1
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has started a pilot service at the Government Services Model Center, known as (Services 1) centre, enabling clients to pay for the services on offer by using nol card.
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Emirates To Debut Its New Fully Enclosed First Class Private Suite For The First Time At ATM
Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 22 - 25 April.
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Watch All The Action Of Europe’s Premier Football Matches Live At Reel Cinemas
Immerse yourself in edge-of-your-seat sporting action, as beIN Sports European football line-up comes to life at Reel Cinemas - The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall and Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar and Dine-in Cinema by Reel Cinemas at Jebel Ali Recreation Club.
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Ghanaian Delegation Holds 175 Bilateral Meetings During Recent Trade Mission To UAE
A delegation of government officials and business leaders from Ghana held 175 bilateral meetings during a recent high-level trade mission to the UAE, which promoted investment opportunities in the African country.
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du To Offer New 9.7-Inch iPad With Apple Pencil Support
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company, today announced it will offer the new 9.7-inch iPad, featuring support for Apple Pencil plus even greater performance.
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Heavy Interest in Ellington’s Newly Launched Belgravia Heights I With Few Units Left For Purchase
Only a week after its launch, Ellington’s latest project, the Belgravia-branded Belgravia Heights I, has recorded a significant response.
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Dubai Taxi Honours Strategic Partners, Suppliers And Sponsors
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has held its annual gathering with strategic partners, suppliers and sponsors including representatives of public and private entities.
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RTA Entitles 70% Of Employees So Far To Use Emirates ID Card To avail Health Insurance Services
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has started replacing Health Insurance Cards by Emirates Identity Cards, thus activating the use of the latter when visiting medical facilities and health service providers under Nextcare coverage.
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Over AED4 Billion Revenue From e-Dirham Services During Q1 2018
The federal government revenue has reached through the e-Dirham more than AED4 billion in Q1 2018, representing an increase by 82 percent compared to Q1 2017.
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Dubai Municipality Forms Committee For Developing Residential Neighbourhoods
Dawood Al Hajiri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, has issued an administrative decision to form a committee for the development of residential neighbourhoods in Dubai.
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DTCM Launches Tourism 2.0
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, DTCM, has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators.
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Quality Field Expected For Dubai Duty Free Feature
More than half of the 20 confirmations for this Saturday’s Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury Racecourse, UK, hold entries in the first fillies’ Classic of the season, the QIPCO 1,000 Guineas.
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Emirates Islamic Announces Q1 2018 Results
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced its financial results for the quarter ending 31 March, 2018.
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Dubai Chamber Hosts Workshops for Shortlisted Candidates Participating in 3rd Dubai Smartpreneur Competition
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a two-day workshop which provided practical tips and guidance to the top 50 shortlisted candidates participating in the 3rd Dubai Smartpreneur Competition.
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Dubai Islamic Bank 1st Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the first Islamic bank in the world and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by total assets, today announced its first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2018.
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DEWA Signs MOU with Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority
The MoU will increase cooperation between the two parties to exchange information in international competitiveness indices, mainly global competitiveness indicators, as well as joint cooperation in statistical data and information.
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ENOC Group Pilots Biodiesel Project For Dubai Municipality’s Fleet
ENOC Group, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality recently launched a pilot project using Biodiesel5 to fuel Dubai Municipality’s fleet of trucks at its Umm Ramool facility.
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7th Dubai HeliShow To Kick Off In November
The 7th of Dubai International Helicopter Technology and Operations Exhibition, Dubai HeliShow, is set to take place from 6th to 8th November, 2018, at the Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South.
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DMCC Boosts Ties With Indian Business Community By Signing MOU With Institute Of Directors
DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Directors, India, during the 28th Word Congress on ’Leadership for Business Excellence & Innovation’, held at The St. Regis Dubai.
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National Bonds Announces A 20 Percent Increase In Regular Savers In 2017
National Bonds Corporation, the leading Sharia-compliant savings and investments company in the UAE, has today announced a 20 percent increase in regular savers, in line with its commitment to increasing financial literacy and happiness in the UAE. Based on the company’s latest profit results.
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Dubai International Financial Centre Announced New Strategic Initiatives To Boost Dubai’s Global Status
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced today three new strategic initiatives as part of the economy-boosting initiatives.
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Dubai Chamber Examines Business Opportunities In Chendgu During Recent Trade Mission
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a trade mission to Chengdu where delegates explored prospects for boosting economic cooperation between Dubai and China’s Sichuan Province.
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Capital Club Celebrates Milestone 10 Years In Business
Dubai’s leading private members-only business club, Capital Club celebrates a remarkable 10 years in business this April. Having evolved alongside the DIFC community, which now welcomes more than 22,000 people daily, Capital Club Dubai has established itself as the hub for Dubai’s business elite.
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Sustainable Communities & Climate Change Summit To Convene On April 22 In Dubai
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Sustainable Communities and Climate Change Summit (SCCCS) will be organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
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RTA Launches Smart Scan System For Parking Fee Payment
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled a smart scan system for monitoring & enforcement of parking fee payment through utilising the features of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Two Sukuk Listed By Sharjah Islamic Bank And DAMAC Properties
SIB supplies a broad range of Sharia’a-compliant retail, corporate and investment services through its networks across the country, including asset management and international banking, serving individual and institutional clients.
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The Dubai Health Authority Discusses Strategic Partnership For Genome Project
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) held strategic partnership discussions with Illumina, a leading company in genome technologies, in an important step towards implementing the ambitious Genome Project, which aims to reach the highest levels of health care and disease prevention.
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’High’ Brow Opening For World Art Dubai As Mr Buti Saeed Al Ghandi Tours Fair’s Fourth Season
Mr Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice Chairman of the Board, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, toured the fourth season of World Art Dubai at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today, leading a delegation of officials and high-profile members of the local and global art community.
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Noor Bank Successfully Issues $500 Million Sukuk
Noor Bank, one of the UAE’s leading Shari’a compliant banks, has successfully priced its US$500 million sukuk issuance with a five-year tenor on the back of a strong demand from global investors for the bank’s credit.
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Dubai Land Department Uses Artificial Intelligence To Verify ’Ejari’ Contracts
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that from this month, it will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to verify ’Ejari’ contracts. The new technology is part of DLD’s latest governance system for verifying lease contracts.
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Dubai Chamber Expands CSR Label Framework to Measure Impact of CSR Strategies and Practices
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has introduced an enhanced version of the Dubai Chamber CSR Label and an Advanced Category of the CSR Label in response to growing interest among companies in Dubai that are keen to continuously improve their CSR strategies and practices.
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Dubai Customs Showcases Innovations In ’Think Science Fair 2018’
Dubai Customs took part in the Think Science Fair 2018, held from April 16 to 18 at Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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MD & CEO Presents DEWA’s Work On Innovation And Sustainability To UK Energies Industries Council
The conference included an exhibition to show innovative technologies, products and services, the current and future opportunities in the energy sector. It has involved companies and suppliers from Britain and the United Arab Emirates.
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UAE To Host Tunnel Congress
The Society of Engineers in the UAE, SOE - UAE, will host the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, the world’s leading tunnelling event, bringing together tunnel and underground space experts and professionals from all around the world, at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21st to 26th April, 2018.
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Emaar’s Mohamed Alabbar Among Confirmed Speakers For IIA International Conference 2018 Dubai
With less than three weeks to go until the world’s leading authorities on internal auditing gather in Dubai for The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Conference - from May 6 to 9 - the event’s key note speakers have been announced.
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Auditing Industry Helps UAE’s Economic Competitiveness, Boost Investor Confidence And Drive Inward Investments
Mohamed AlAbbar, Founder-Chairman of Emaar Properties, a multinational real estate development company, has asserted that the focus of UAE, the Arab world’s second biggest and diversified economy.
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Dubai Land Department Cooperates With Emirates NBD For Installment Plans
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a cooperation agreement with Emirates NBD, with the bank offering customers installment plans on DLD’s services that will not be subject to any fees.
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Al Tayer Lecturing At AUD: Dubai Leads The World In Quality Of Roads
He announced plans for protecting the environment, raising traffic safety level, and shortening the time of travelling from one place to another.
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Jafza’s Automotive & Spare Parts Sector Logs Business Worth AED 39.5 Billion In 2017
The automotive and spare parts companies operating in DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) recorded business worth AED 39.5 billion in 2017.
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Dubai Tourism Discusses Sustainable Tourism Standards
Dubai Tourism has organised the first in a series of stakeholder focus groups and workshops, inviting hotels, tourism agencies and environmental organisations to review the progress of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism, DST, initiative.
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DBWC Witnesses 15.7% Growth In Total Membership During Q1 2018
The Dubai Business Women Council, DBWC, has disclosed that its total membership has increased by 15.7 percent during the Q1 of 2018.
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Dubai’s Awqaf Foundation Breaks Ground On Charity And Endowment Residential Complex
Khaled Al Thani, Deputy Secretary-General of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, AMAF, laid the foundation stone for the charity and endowment residential complex, at a special ceremony attended by senior AMAF officials. The complex located in Al Garhoud area.
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More Than 500 Integrated Data Systems On The Government Data Portal
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) revealed that the number of data systems provided in cooperation with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and other government entities on bayanat.ae has reached more than 500 systems.
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Emirates NBD Group Launches Private Cloud As Regional First In Banking Sector
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region and market leader in banking innovation, has announced that it has launched its own private cloud platform. It is the first bank in the region to implement a private cloud platform that leverages similar technologies to cloud-native companies.
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Dubai Chamber Unveils New Initiatives to Support Dubai’s Economic Stimulus Plans
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled two new initiatives to support Dubai’s new economic stimulus plans in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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ENBD REIT Announces Cutting-Edge Energy Saving Programme Using Artificial Intelligence and Internet-of-Things
ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (’ENBD REIT’), the Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited (the ’Fund Manager’), has announced that it has applied the Internet-of-Things (’IoT’).
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Emirates NBD Expands Operations In KSA
The bank recently inaugurated its first branch in Jeddah and announced plans to soon open a branch in Khobar and a second branch in Riyadh, making KSA Emirates NBD’s largest branch network outside the UAE and Egypt.
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Hosting UITP MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is all set for hosting the UITP MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2018 scheduled on 23-25 April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center.
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Meraas And Caesars Entertainment Plan To Bring Caesars Palace To Dubai
Bluewaters is the modern, family-oriented destination that is located on a manmade island off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residence.
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Majid Al Futtaim To Unveil New Flagship Community In Dubai
This month, Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, will be launching its new flagship community in Dubai, Tilal Al Ghaf, offering community living crafted around people.
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Emirates Kicks Off The Summer Season With Special Fares
Emirates is offering special early bird fares for UAE travellers to destinations within its global network. Travellers who book in advance can enjoy special fares starting today until 30 April 2018 and applies to select travel periods.
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UAE’s Low-Income Migrant Workers Have Little Access To Social Protection Beyond Health Insurance, Finds Study
Low-income migrant workers in the UAE view life insurance as a most vital type of social protection, and yet the majority of them lack access to this type of coverage, revealed a report funded by the United Nations (UN) and commissioned by Democrance.
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Top-Achieving Athletes To Get Rewards Worth AED18 mn
The government has allocated more than AED18 million to honour top achieving sportsmen for 2017, Ibrahim Abdul Malik, Secretary-General of Youth and Sports Authority, YSA, announced during a press conference today.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Issues Decree On Compensation For Owners Of Taxi Number Plates In Dubai
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. 8 of 2018 regarding the compensation for owners of taxi number plates used by RTA.
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Danube Properties’ 15% Return On Investment Attracts Buyers To Snap Up Apartments At Danube’s Jewelz
Danube Properties, a major Dubai-based property developer, announced that 300 of the 463 apartments at its latest project Jewelz has been sold out to property buyers and investors due to higher return on investment (RoI).
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Leading European Firm Duval Union Consulting Launches Dubai Operation, As It Announces Plan For MENA Expansion
Leading Belgian firm, Duval Union Consulting, has today announced its expansion into the Middle East with the establishment of a new hub in Dubai. Building on its strong presence across Europe, the move represents a significant investment into the region for the business.
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DED Moves Procurement And Contracts To Electronic Platform With Support From Tejari
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has partnered with Tejari, a leading global strategic procurement solution provider, to digitize supplier submittal of invoices and manage supplier invoices online through the official Dubai Government online portal eSupply.
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IDEMIA Delivers The New Metal HSBC Black Credit Card
IDEMIA’s metal cards are the newest addition to HSBC’s credit card offering in the UAE. The new HSBC Black Credit Card is designed for the affluent customer segment and it features exclusive benefits including 200,000 sign-up Air Miles.
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EPG Wins Best Performance Project Award
Emirates Post Group, EPG, has received the Best Performance Project Award from SABA talent management solutions for successfully implementing a fully integrated web-based performance appraisal system within a short period of time.
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DP World Tour Championship Victor Rahm Moves Into The Top Five Of The Race To Dubai Rankings After Win On Home Soil
Defending DP World Tour Championship winner Jon Rahm made a move into the top five of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after delighting his home crowd with victory at the Open de Espana.
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Subscribe To du’s My World Portal For A Chance To Play Footy With The Legendary Carles Puyol And Roberto Carlos
With the upcoming football season, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, has launched an exhilarating draw for all sports fanatics in the UAE.
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Little Correspondents, Big Fun: LEGOLAND Dubai Announces A Brand-New Crew Of Junior Reporters
It’s the gig of a lifetime for the five young members of the LEGOLAND Dubai Junior Reporter team, who won the opportunity to be the first to report on the latest news, exciting events and activities taking place at LEGOLAND Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts.
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Enjoy A Thrilling Zip Line Adventure In Dubai After Dark
Calling all adrenaline junkies! If you have already experienced the action-packed Aventura Park during the day, why not make the most of the cooler nights and enjoy an exhilarating zip-line in the Ghaf tree-lined forest in Mushrif Park after dark?
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’Maharat Min Google’ Launches To Grow Digital Skills Of The Arab World
Google will provide a certificate upon completion of the full course, which takes about nine hours to complete.
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Dubai Chamber Unveils New Initiatives To Support Dubai’s Economic Stimulus Plans
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled two new initiatives to support Dubai’s new economic stimulus plans in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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UAE Environmental Geographic Information System Launched
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has launched an interactive Environmental Geographic Information System, GIS, that provides access to baseline geospatial database of environmentally-significant locations.
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DEWA Opens Registration For 2nd Solar Decathlon Middle East In Dubai
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that registration is now open for the second Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME).
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DES To Launch First Local Online Marketplace DubaiStore
Digital Economy Solutions (DES), a joint venture between emaratech and the Department of Economic Development of Dubai (DED), will launch DubaiStore, the first local online marketplace to focus on SMEs and home-based businesses (e-traders).
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Churchill’s Confectionery Available at Dubai Duty Free
Churchill’s Confectionery and Dubai Duty Free (DDF) have worked together to create a confectionery filled themed Dubai bus tin as a DDF exclusive
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Dubai Real Estate Institute Holds Its Courses In A Number Of Arab Countries In The Region
Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), has announced plans to expand its training activities in the region with the aim of disseminating real estate knowledge more widely.
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Village Street Sale At The Outlet Village Offers Designer Outfits At Great Prices
The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to host a one-of-a-kind Village Street Sale.
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TRA Reveals Future-Shaping 2030 Document
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has revealed its future-shaping 2030 document during its annual retreat held recently at the St. Regis Hotel in Dubai.
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Federal Tax Authority Starts A Roadshow To Connect With Businesses And Help Them Register For VAT
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a roadshow to communicate directly with businesses subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) that haven’t registered yet, urging them to benefit from the exemption given by the Authority until April 30, 2018.
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Dubai Land Department: AED 58 Billion Total Real Estate Transactions For Q1 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in Dubai for the first three months of 2018 (Q1 2018) totalled AED 58 billion through 13,759 transactions.
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Emirates NBD Leads Banking Sector In Cheque Security By Successfully Rolling Out ’Cheque Chain’ At Scale
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has become the first to successfully go-live at scale with ’Cheque Chain’, integrating blockchain technology into issued cheques to strengthen their authenticity and minimise potential fraud.
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RTA Opens New Bus Route To Dubai Parks, Improves Others This Tuesday
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is launching a new bus route this Tuesday (17 April), named Route DPR1, to serve visitors of Dubai Parks and Resorts, one of the key tourist and entertainment destinations in the Emirate.
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DFM Organises Its International Investor Roadshow In New York
The Dubai Financial Market, DFM, will hold its International Investor Roadshow on 2nd-3rd May, 2018, in New York, in collaboration with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BofAML, as part of its endeavor to strengthen links between listed companies and international institutions in the USA.
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Jumeriah Golf Estates Begins Tree Planting Programme
A ceremony to celebrate the planning of the first ghaf tree took placeon Saturday 14 April 2018 on the 18th Green of the Fire Course.
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Dubai-Based Al Kasir Jewellery Group Launches Three Crypto Assets Backed By Diamonds
Dubai-based Al Kasir Jewellery Group launched three Crypto assets backed by certified diamonds. Al Kasir Jewellery Trading and Al Kasir portal, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal Doubles Influx Of Cruise Tourists
DP World continues to boost the capabilities of Dubai’s cruise tourism sector, setting the city as a premiere international cruise destination.
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Dubai X-Stadium Will Establish Dubai As A Premier Destination For Digital Video Gaming Competitions
Dubai Media Office and TECOM Group have jointly announced Dubai X-Stadium, the region’s first dedicated esports stadium which will establish Dubai as a regional and global hub for hosting video gaming events.
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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer Witnesses Signing Of EPC Contract For 4th Phase Of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
The contract was signed between Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and China’s Shanghai Electric, the project’s main contractor, at the Radisson Blu Plaza hotel in Shanghai, China.
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TRA Holds Its Annual Retreat And Employee Gathering, And Develops The Roadmap Of Its 2018 Business And Initiatives
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) held its annual retreat in the presence of its Director General H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, the Director General’s deputies for various sectors, directors of departments and sections, and all TRA employees, at the St. Regis Hotel in Dubai.
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A Taste Of The Middle East Without Leaving DXB
Satisfying that last-minute craving for a taste of Dubai right before jumping on a plane is now very easy as Dubai Airports welcomes Tranzeet DXB to the family.
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Al Tayer Witnesses Signing Of EPC Contract Between ACWA Power & Shanghai Electric
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has witnessed the signing of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the 700MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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Trial Run Of Bus On Demand Service To Include Dubai Media City
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai intends to broaden the scope of the trial operation of ’Bus on Demand’ service to include the Dubai Media City as of April 15th 2018, free of charge for three months. The service is part of RTA’s initiatives under the Dubai Future Accelerators.
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BG T20 Cricket Tournament 2018
Congratulations to our CONMIX Team who won 2nd place in the Bukhatir Group T20 Cricket Tournament 2018 Grand Finale against Eastern International.
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Emirates NBD Honors Business Partners At First Supplier Appreciation Event
As a leading bank in the region, Emirates NBD Group works with several international and local business partners. The Group’s Procurement and Real Estate Department, recently organized its first Supplier Appreciation event, to commend and thank some of its valued strategic suppliers.
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Thuraya Unveils The World’s Smartest Satellite Phone
Thuraya Telecommunications Company today unveiled the world’s first satellite smartphone during its partner conference in Dubai.
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Town Square Dubai By Nshama Launches Elegant Naseem Townhouses To Strong Customer Response
Town Square Dubai by Nshama has unveiled an elegant townhouse community that assures home-owners the ’live life at your price’ value proposition delivered by the trendy neighbourhood.
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Ramadan Festivities At Palazzo Versace Dubai
Palazzo Versace Dubai welcomes the holy month of Ramadan with a culinary journey of Italian, Persian and international cuisines inspired by Ramadan’s true spirit of giving and sharing. Curated by Executive Chef Mansour Memarian, a gastronomic experience with a range of contemporary.
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Dubai Parks And Resorts Reports Another Record Quarter Q1 2018 Visits Up 45% Compared To Same Period Last Year Lapita Hotel Occupancy Increases To 62% In Q1 2018
The first quarter’s record visitor figures follows a successful fourth quarter of 2017, when Dubai Parks and Resorts attracted close to 796 thousand visits.
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DM’s Foodwatch Digital Platform To Revolutionise Food Industry
Foodwatch, the cutting-edge digital platform for food safety and nutrition, developed by the Food Safety Department, FSD, of Dubai Municipality, DM, is set to revolutionise the food industry in the country.
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UAE Confirmed As Host Venue For Asia Cup 2018
The UAE has been confirmed as the host venue for the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) 2018 Asia Cup One Day International tournament.
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Bus-Fare Evasion Drop Thanks To ’Rasid’
RTA’s Public Transport Agency confirmed a drop in the violations relating to fare evasion by bus riders thanks to the ’Rasid’ and awareness campaigns.
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Top UAE Companies Share Best Practices In Workplace, Environment And Community
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a series of three Best Practice Sharing Sessions at its premises which highlighted a variety of best practices in the areas of employee welfare, waste management, environmental education, Emiratisation.
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First Quarter Sales Up 11 % At Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free announced first quarter sales of Dhs1.91 billion (US$523.46 million) representing an 11% over the same period last year and signaling a positive start to 2018 on the back of record sales of Dhs7.05 billion (US$1.93 billion) in 2017.
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DP World, UAE Region Rolls Out Truck Safety Programme With RTA
DP World, UAE Region has launched a road safety awareness programme with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and automotive giants Mercedes-Benz and Michelin.
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Dubai Land Department Successfully Concludes Its Participation At Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has successfully concluded its participation at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition 2018.
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Sail Away To Rove Dubai Marina For Just AED 95
Calling all ocean and marine lovers! To celebrate the launch of the new Rove Dubai Marina - the first waterside Rove Hotels property, the hotel is offering a special rate with rooms for just AED 95 per room per night, exclusively on rovehotels.com.
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DEWA Organises Session To Evaluate Innovative Projects From Third Carbon Ambassadors Programme
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a special session to evaluate the projects of the third Carbon Ambassadors Programme.
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Empower Starts 60 Million Dirhams’ Expansion At DIFC Plant
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced a 60 million Dirhams’ worth of expansion at its district cooling plant in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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Dubai Chamber Workshop Highlights Important Legal Aspects Of VAT
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a workshop today which helped familiarise businesses and professionals with essential, legal and practical aspects of the recently introduced value-added tax (VAT).
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Al-Futtaim Names Its New Dubai Lifestyle Mall -’Festival Plaza’
Al-Futtaim, one of the Al-Futtaim, one of the most diversified and progressive regional businesses in the Gulf region, announces its new lifestyle shopping destination in Jebel Ali, ’Festival Plaza’.
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Dubai Chamber Marks Month Of Reading With Book Fair And Donations
As part of its efforts to support and promote the UAE’s Month of Reading, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a number of events with the aim of fostering a culture of reading within the society.
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DMCC, Asia House To Host ’New Global Trade Order’ Conference
Dubai will be at the centre of the global trade debate this month when government ministers, senior business leaders and officials from the World Trade Organisation, WTO, attend a major trade dialogue in the emirate.
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Producing A Documentary about Etihad Museum
The RTA said that in collaboration with the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), the documentary will be made available on GDMO’s YouTube channel and RTA’s website, apart from various social media channels of GDMO. It will later be distributed to local TV channels for wider broadcast.
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dnata To Acquire Qantas’ Catering Businesses
Global air services provider dnata has today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Qantas’ catering businesses.
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flydubai Launches First Direct Flights From Dubai To Dubrovnik, Croatia
The delegation was received by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism of Tonci Glavina, the Managing Director of Dubrovnik Airport, Frano Luetic, the airlines’ representative in Croatia, Predrag Popovic and the Country Manager, Austria and Croatia for Emirates Martin Gross.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Issues Federal Resolutions On Movable Assets, Anti-Dumping
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued on Tuesday Resolution No. 5 of 2018 concerning the Executive Regulations of the Federal Law Number 20 of 2016 Concerning Mortgaging of Movable Properties as Security for Debts.
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GEMS Education Introduces Largest Scholarship Opportunity In The UAE
GEMS Education has introduced a new merit-based scholarship programme open to students (Grade 6 / Year 7 and above) within its school network as well as external candidates applying to GEMS for the academic year 2018-2019.
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Dubai Public Prosecution Launches Smart Bail Service
As part of the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai the world’s smartest city, Dubai Public Prosecution launched the Smart Bail service that allows people charged with minor offences.
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RTA Produces Documentary About Etihad Museum
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has produced a documentary about Etihad Museum to commemorate ’The Year of Zayed’.
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High-Level Delegation From World Bank And Global Energy Companies Reviews Dubai’s Experience In Developing CSP Projects
This took place at the conclusion of the 3-day ’CSP Markets, System Value, and Financing workshop’, which was organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in cooperation with the World Bank.
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Dubai Culture Hosts Cultural Activities On AIDAstella Cruise Ship
The activities schedule, which was held on board the cruise ship, included several UAE folk dance performances. Souvenir gifts were presented to the passengers, while a group of craftswomen created Henna designs.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Approves New Law On Equal Pay
The UAE Cabinet has approved the issuance of the Law on Equal Wages and Salaries for Men and Women to ensure that women have equal opportunities as partners in the UAE’s development, and to further empower women to lead future national strategies and ambitious projects.
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Online Ticket Buyer Wins US$1 Million In The Latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Draw
A Kerala foreman from Sharjah, Pinto Paul Thommana, hit the jackpot along with his friend in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held today (Tuesday), 10th April in Concourse A of Dubai International Airport.
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Discover Dubrovnik This Summer
Dubai-based flydubai’s first flight touched down today in Dubrovnik (DBV). On board the flight there was a delegation of representatives from the airline together with members of the media and social media.
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Al Tayer Explores Cooperation With Saudi Consul To Dubai
Al Tayer welcomed the visiting Saudi Consul General wishing him a pleasant stay in the UAE and every success in boosting the bilateral relations between the two nations.
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