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Arab Trade And Export Finance Forum Explores Prospects For Greater Regional Integration
The ’Arab Trade and Export Finance Conference,’ hosted in Dubai by Dubai Exports - the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED)- in partnership with the Arab Federation for Industrial Exports Development (AFIED).
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RTA Bags Three Of ’The Green Organisation’ Awards In Sustainability, Green Economy
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won three prestigious awards of The Green Organisation in sustainability and green economy during an event held in RTA Head Office as it is the recipient of the most coveted awards.
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UAE Government Launches ’GovHack Series’ In 8 international Cities
The UAE Government has launched a global emerging technologies start-up competition, ’GovHack Series’, in eight major cities around the world.
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DHA To Use Latest Technology As Part Of Dubai Future Accelerators Initiative
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has selected four firms for the fourth cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators initiative, the Artificial Intelligence, AI, and its deployment in the healthcare setting a key focus during this cycle.
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Dubai Startup Hub Launches Brand New Website To Further Develop Dubai’s Entrepreneurial Eco-System
The website is a clear and comprehensive platform that aims to foster cooperation between companies, startups, investors and other stakeholders within Dubai’s entrepreneurial community.
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Nakheel Awarded ISO 27001 Recertification
Master developer Nakheel has received the prestigious ISO 27001 standard recertification for Information Security Management, with its in-house IT team managing the accreditation process in a record time of just two months.
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Horse Racing Fansawait DP World’s 6 Million Dollar Dubai Turf
With the countdown to the world’s richest horse race in its final stage, racing fans are looking forward to the DP World sponsored $6 million Dubai Turf horse race at the Dubai World Cup Meeting next week
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Dubai Police Rolls Out Android Emergency Location Service
Dubai Police announced today the launch of Android Emergency Location Service (ELS), designed to provide more accurate location information to first responders during an emergency.
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DEWA Strengthens Ties With World Bank
This visit strengthened cooperation between DEWA and the World Bank Group. DEWA presented its achievements, initiatives and projects to contribute to the comprehensive improvement of government performance and cultivating innovation and sustainability in all its processes.
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Holidays By flydubai Goes On Sale
Dubai-based flydubai new Holidays division is on sale. The online portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for passengers to browse for and book their holiday packages consisting of flights and hotels, with the option to add ancillary services.
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DEWA Strengthens Ties With Danish Ministry For Environment & Food
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed a high-level delegation from Denmark headed by HE Esben Lunde Larsen, the Danish Minister for Environment & Food. The meeting discussed enhancing cooperation between DEWA and Danish companies .
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Homegrown, Skilled Life-Science Workforce Essential For Dubai’s Growth: Dubai Science Park
Seeking to enhance skill sets within the life-sciences industry and bridge the gap between academia and industry, Dubai Science Park (DSP), the holistic science-focused business community.
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Nakheel Issues Ground Preparation Tender For PALM360
Master developer Nakheel is calling for ground preparation proposals for PALM360, the iconic, two-tower luxury hotel and residential project on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
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Emirates To Introduce Second Daily Flight To Prague
Emirates today announced it will add a second daily flight between Dubai and Prague, after steadily growing passenger numbers on the route during the eight years since launch of operations in July 2010.
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Jebel Ali Free Zone And South Korea’s To Explore Business Opportunities
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is partnering with the Small & Medium Business Corporation (SBC) of South Korea to support investment opportunities and industrial cooperation for small businesses.
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Emaar Hospitality Group Unveils ’Vida Za’abeel’ Hotel And Serviced Residences With 360-Degree Views Of City’s Landmarks
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has expanded the portfolio of hotel projects under its upscale lifestyle hotel and serviced residences brand, Vida Hotels and Resorts, with the new Vida Za’abeel.
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed: Government Procurement Programme Provides Exceptional Growth Opportunities For Entrepreneurs
The total value of the contracts provided by Dubai SME - the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the SME sector - for GPP members amounted to AED1.5 billion in 2017, 44.5% higher than the AED857.76 million recorded in 2016. For the first time.
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Empower Connected 1000 Buildings To Its District Cooling Services In Dubai By The End Of 2017
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, reported an increase in the number of buildings using its district cooling service to 1000 buildings by the end of 2017, compared to 920 buildings in 2016.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre To Host Workshops For Governmental Nominees Of UAE Astronaut Programme
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has announced that they will be hosting workshops for governmental nominees of the UAE Astronaut Programme in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on 27th and 28th March.
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UAE University Goes To The Top Of The Class With New Connected Lighting Technology
The technology enables faculty staff to control and personalize light settings using a smartphone app, while students can be guided to rooms using lighting-based indoor positioning technology.
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Jordanian And Indian National Wins US$1 Million Each In Dubai Duty Free Million Dollar Draw
Two new dollar millionaires were announced at the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held today, Tuesday, 27th March in Concourse D Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport.
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ENOC Group Opens First Of 16 New Stations Scheduled For 2018
ENOC Group has opened a new service station at Al Marmoum First - a new highway - on Dubai-Al Ain Road as part of its expansion plans aimed at building 54 service stations by 2020, 16 of which are scheduled to open in 2018.
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South Korean President Reaffirms Commitment To Boost Ties With UAE
South Korea is committed to expanding cooperation with the UAE in new sectors and areas as both countries push ahead with strategic plans to further develop their economies, H.E. Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, told government and business leaders.
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Armani Hotel Dubai Voted ’Stylish Luxury Hotel’ At Luxury Travel Guide Africa & Middle East Awards 2018
Continuing the distinguished track-record of winning top industry recognitions, Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, has been recognised as the ’Stylish Luxury Hotel’ at the Luxury Travel Guide Africa & Middle East Awards 2018.
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Dubai Taxi’s Tesla Electric Vehicles Make 64,000 Trips
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Tesla electric vehicles under the Dubai Taxi fleet had made so far 64,186 since launched in September 2017, travelling 2.1 million kilometres. The project is part of RTA’s drive towards using clean energy transit means.
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Smart Dubai Signs Agreement With ’Business Sweden’
Smart Dubai has signed an agreement with Swedish trade and investment board, Business Sweden, at its headquarters in Dubai Design District, d3.
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DFM Launches The Corporate Actions Calendar Service
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today launched the ’Corporate Actions Calendar’ Service through its website. This solution enables market participants including; investors, listed companies and brokers to stay abreast on upcoming corporate actions.
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On The ’One Hour A Day For Reading Initiative’ The TRA Hosts The Emirati Writer Ali Abu Al Reesh
On the one hour a day for reading initiative, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) hosted the Emirati writer Mr. Ali Abu Al Reesh, one of the most prominent Emirati writers of today.
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UAE’s Leading Position And Citizens’ Wellbeing Take Centre Stage At 1st Meeting Of UAE Council For Artificial Intelligence
The UAE’s status as a trailblazer in artificial intelligence and the wellbeing of citizens were the main topics of discussion at the first meeting of the UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence.
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Three Million Visits To The Official Portal Of The UAE Government
The current official portal of the UAE government has seen a steady increase in the number of its visitors, achieving an upward growth as the number of visitors to the portal has doubled seven times in almost a year since its launching in April .
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ENBD REIT Passes One Year On Nasdaq Dubai With Key Investment Milestones
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 celebrated its One Year Anniversary since listing on Nasdaq Dubai.
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Liam Loftus Wins The Dubai Duty Free - Mark Fahy Memorial Golf 2018
The rolling fairways of the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates played host to the Dubai Irish Golf Society (DIGS) for the annual Mark Fahy Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Dubai Duty Free on Friday, 23rd March.
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Noren Into Race To Dubai Top Five With Third Place Finish In Austin
Sweden’s Alex Noren moved into the European Tour Race to Dubai’s top five after a terrific display saw him play a mammoth 133 holes for an eventual third place finish at the WGC - Dell Technologies Match Play.
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DEWA Participates As Sustainability Partner In 17th Arab Media Forum
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Press Club (DPC).
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Dubai Land Department Receives ISO 22301:2012 International Standard For Business Continuity Management System Certificate
Dubai Land Department (DLD) and its affiliates today announced that they have received the ISO 22301:2012 International Standard for Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certificate.
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DEWA Strengthens Ties With Andritz Hydro
Al Tayer reviewed DEWA’s programmes, initiatives and projects which aim to achieve the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership.
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Majid Al Futtaim Breaks Ground On AED 340 Million My City Centre Masdar In Abu Dhabi
’My City Centre Masdar, Majid Al Futtaim’s first shopping destination to open in Abu Dhabi, will exemplify leadership in sustainable design and operation, in line with Masdar City and the UAE capital’s long-term sustainability goals.
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Suqia Participates In Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum
A delegation from the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), participated in the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum.
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Dubai Chamber To Host Upcoming Workshop On VAT Essentials For Businesses
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host a workshop on April 10th which will provide participants with practical information related to the UAE’s recently introduced value-added tax (VAT) law.
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Dubai Consumers Show High Levels Of Skills And Discretion
DED launched the index in 2016 to gauge the level of awareness among consumers regarding their rights and responsibilities as well as to take consumer awareness to a higher level of ’consumer consciousness.’
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Emirates Celebrates 10 Years Of Mobile Phone Connectivity On Flights
Emirates is celebrating 10 years of enabling mobile phone use on board its aircraft. As a global leader of inflight innovations, Emirates made history in March 2008 by becoming the first airline in the world to allow customers to make and receive calls.
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RTA Obtains BSI Certification In Building Information Modelling
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has obtained the certification of the British Standards Institute (BSI) in Building Information Modelling (BIM) - Maintenance and Operation Phase.
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Smart Dubai To Collaborate With ICT Experts 2GIS To Improve Maps And Navigation On Dubai Now App
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has signed an agreement at its Dubai headquarters with ICT and technology solutions company 2GIS to improve maps and navigation on its flagship Dubai Now application.
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DIFC’s FinTech Ecosystem Gains Further Momentum In 2018
The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, announced today developments in its FinTech ecosystem that further strengthen its position as Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region’s, MEASA, number one and one of the world’s top 10 FinTech hubs.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Celebrates Earth Hour
On March 24, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC invites guests to join in celebrating the annual global event of Earth Hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm, raising awareness on sustainability issues on the planet.
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Emirates Named ’Airline Of The Year’ At The 2018 Air Transport Awards
Emirates Airline has been named ’Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards. Emirates won the prestigious accolade based the evaluation from a jury comprised of executives and experts from different sectors within the aviation industry.
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Dubai Future Foundation Signs Collaboration Agreements With Global Firms To Support The 1 Million Arab Coders Initiative
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the signing of partnership agreements with several major international firms to support the One Million Arab Coders initiative launched in October last year .
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Trade With South Korea Grows 8% To AED 27.4b In 2017
Dubai non-oil external trade with South Korea grew 8% in 2017 compared to 2016 to AED 27.43b (AED 22.1b in imports, AED 4.47b in exports and AED 866m in re-exports).
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DP World Wins 30-Year Concession For Greenfield Port Of Banana In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
DP World has won a 30-year concession with an option of a further 20-year extension for the management and development of a greenfield multi-purpose port project at Banana, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Emirates Completes Fleet Of Ten Commemorative Aircraft For The ’Year Of Zayed’
Five Airbus A380s and five Boeing 777-300ERs with the ’Year of Zayed’ livery have circled the globe on over 1,500 flights to date, and will continue to carry its message of inspiration from the UAE’s late founding father throughout 2018.
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DEWA & Suqia Continue Their Joint Awareness Programmes On Water Conservation At Public And Private Schools
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed: ’Dubai Investment Week’ Set To Further Strengthen Dubai’s Position As A Hub For Foreign Investment
His Highness stressed on the importance of strengthening partnerships with the local and international investment community. He said it was important to develop a comprehensive overview of the current and future investment environment and opportunities in all economic sectors.
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Hot Deals On Solar-Powered Products At Dragon Mart’s Green Energy Market
Looking for the best deals on the latest energy-saving products? Then visit Dragon Mart’s first Green Energy Market to discoveramazing deals on solar-powered items and other environment-friendly products from 29 March to 7 April.
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Under The Patronage Of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Culture Hosts First ’Creative Economy Youth Circle’ At SIKKA Art Fair
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has hosted a ’Creative Economy Youth Circle’ for the first time at SIKKA Art Fair, with the aim of educating and empowering youth to become the main drivers of the creative economy.
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Emirates NBD Group Recognised For Leadership In Innovation
Emirates NBD Group, a leading financial institution in the region has won two national awards for its leadership in banking innovation.
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Mashreq named Best Call Centre 2018 at the Service Olympian Awards
The prestigious awards are the most coveted customer experience recognition in the Middle East and celebrate excellence in customer service delivery.
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UAE Food Bank’s Sponsorship Strategy Approved
The strategy emphasises the need to allow for the participation of all sectors of society in different categories of sponsorship of the food bank, especially as the UAE is one of the leading countries in the field of charitable work.
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Al Seef hosts The Tale of Zayed through Art in partnership with Dubai Culture
Al Seef has partnered with the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) to host The Tale of Zayed through Art.
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Etisalat Digital Shortlists 6 Global Companies For Dubai Future Accelerators Programme
Etisalat Digital has announced the shortlisted scale-ups to foster digital innovation and entrepreneurship and to bring new solutions to the market as part of ’Dubai Future Accelerators Programme,’ the world’s largest government supported accelerator.
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Dubai Saves 323MW In Electricity Consumption During Earth Hour 2018, 32% Increase Compared To Last Year
Dubai has achieved significant results in reducing its electricity use and carbon emissions during Earth Hour 2018. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded savings of 323 megawatts (MW) in electricity consumption in Dubai, a 32% further reduction compared to last year.
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Launches 4th Edition Of ’Dubai Future Accelerators’
During his visit to Dubai Future Accelerator Headquarters, His Highness said that Dubai leads the way in presenting an example of how future governments should operate and adopt advanced work methodologies to overcome challenges, and create solutions.
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du Encourages Students Of The American University Of Sharjah To #PostWisely
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company,continues the #PostWisely movement by kicking off an educational roadshow at the leading UAE academic centre, American University of Sharjah recently.
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Dubai Islamic Bank’s ’MyHome’ Is Set To Change UAE Home Finance Market
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank, has launched a new home finance product that is set to change the face of home finance in the UAE.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Launches ’Hala’ Initiative To Enable Seamless Delivery Of Digitalized Customer Services
Following the success of ’Day without Service Centers’ initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and launched by the Department of Finance in October 2017, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA).
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Dubai Land Department Awarded Membership To The Global Alliance For Building And Construction Assembly
During the Global Alliance for Building and Construction (GABC) Assembly, Dubai Land Department (DLD) was awarded membership to the assembly’s executive committee along with prestigious international organisations from five other countries.
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RTA launches Payment Of Taxi Fare Via Mobile Phones Service
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in Dubai via Samsung Pay and Apple Pay apps on smartphones. Payment in cash or by credit cards will remain in place as well.
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Dubai Land Department Participates Successfully At MIPIM In France
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has successfully participated at MIPIM, the world’s leading international real estate conference, which was held at the Cannes Festival Palace in Cannes, France from 13th to 16th March 2018.
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Dubai Culture Celebrates ’Earth Hour’ Initiative
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, celebrated the ’Earth Hour’ initiative on Saturday 24th March 2018 via several events that were open to the public.
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Dubai Municipality To Transform City’s Waste Into Sustainable Energy Source For Dubai 10X Initiative
The Dubai Municipality has developed its groundbreaking "Wastenizer" project, which transports and processes waste to generate energy, as its proposal for the Dubai 10X Initiative – an ambitious venture overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).
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Arsenal Players Put Students Through Their Paces At The Arsenal Soccer School Dubai
Kids at the Arsenal Soccer School Dubai (ASSD) this morning learned new skills and tricks when Arsenal players Hector Bellerin, Calum Chambers and Rob Holding stopped by for a special visit.
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Qantas And Emirates Welcome ACCC Reauthorisation Of Their Partnership For Another Five Years
Qantas and Emirates welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) reauthorisation of their partnership until 2023.
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The World Summit On The Information Society Concludes In Geneva
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was concluded at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters in Geneva with the participation of the official delegation of the United Arab Emirates, headed by The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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DEWA To Support Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve With 6 Sustainable Development Projects
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) today said that it will support the development of the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve with six sustainable development projects.
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6 Sustainable Development Projects By DEWA Support Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the development of Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve with six projects.
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DP World To Acquire Stake In Kazakhstan’s Special Economic Zones
Global trade enabler DP World and the government of Kazakhstan signed two framework agreements in Abu Dhabi today relating to the acquisition, governance and management of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Aktau and Khorgos.
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Launches 4th Edition Of ’Dubai Future Accelerators’
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation.
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Dubai Police Arrests International Gang For Stealing More Than $3 Million
Maj-Gen Al Marri said the Dubai Police officers have always been motivated by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create a society that is secure and safe for all residents.
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AED 40 Billion Trade Between Germany And Dubai In 2017
Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a meeting with His Excellency Gunter Rauer, Consul General of Germany in Dubai.
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Al Tayer Launches Smart Testing Yard At Dubai Driving Center
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, has launched the Smart Training and Testing Yard for testing drivers at the Dubai Driving Center, Al Quoz.
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1500 Industry Leaders from Over 50 Countries Meet at the 6th Edition of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction Middle East
The Congress attracted worldwide attention, bringing together more than 1500 prestigious industry leaders and experts, specialized in the fields of orthopedics and sports injuries from over 50 countries.
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Dubai Culture Partners With Samsung To Enrich SIKKA Art Fair 2018 Programme With Digital Art
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, partners with Samsung Gulf Electronics to bring digital art to SIKKA Art Fair 2018, which takes place under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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DEWA Continues To Offset Carbon Emissions Of Earth Hour Activities With Certified Emission Reductions Credits From Its Projects
For the third consecutive year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will offset the carbon emissions from Earth Hour 2018 activities with Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) credits from its projects.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Launches ’Hala’ Initiative To Enable Seamless Delivery Of Digitalized Customer Services
Following the success of ’Day without Service Centers’ initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Dubai Culture partners with Samsung to enrich SIKKA Art Fair 2018 Programme
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has partnered with Samsung Gulf Electronics to bring digital art to SIKKA Art Fair 2018.
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SIKKA Art Fair 2018 Celebrates ’Year Of Zayed 2018’
SIKKA Art Fair 2018, the flagship event of Dubai Art Season flagship and the first annual initiative of its kind focusing upon supporting and showcasing Emirati, UAE and GCC-based artists, features a ’Year of Zayed 2018’ theme in its eighth edition.
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Quote By HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO Of DEWA, On World Water Day 2018
World Water Day, which is annually celebrated all around the world on 22nd March, is an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about water issues and challenges, and to inspire the public to make a difference and manage water resources sustainably.
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Dubai Airports To Observe Earth Hour
Dubai Airports will join millions of people around the world to observe the Earth Hour on Saturday evening by switching off all non-essential lights across the terminals and concourses at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DXB) for an hour.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Enacts New Laws Aimed At Improving And Expanding DIFC’s Private Wealth Management And Succession Planning Platforms
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has enacted two new laws that aim to improve and expand the DIFC’s already successful private wealth management and succession planning platforms.
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German Delegation Visits Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received a German delegation, headed by Rainer Baake, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
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Weather Forecast For Thursday-Sunday
The country is set on Thursday for humid weather at night and in the morning over some of coastal and internal areas with a chance of fog formations, according to the National Center of Meteorology.
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Dubai Holding Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, today announced the appointment of Sharjil Anwar as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 3rd, 2018.
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RTA Honours Winners Of Testahel Award In Conjunction With Happiness Week
A host of CEOs and directors of the RTA as well as representatives of the winning entities and RTA staffs attended the ceremony; which was held in RTA Auditorium
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DIFC Pays Tribute To Zayed As Part Of DIFC’s Art Integration Programme
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub and destination for lifestyle, arts and culture, has unveiled the ‘Ode to Zayed’ along with five large-scale sculptures by world renowned artist Manolo Valdes at the heart of DIFC’s Gate building area.
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4th Latifa Hospital International Pediatric And Neonatal Conference Takes Place In Dubai
The two-day conference will hold several pertinent workshops. The workshops have high quality scientific content that is based on the most current evidence to help improve child health.
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Dubai Land Department Announces Winners Of Gulf Real Estate Awards 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the winners of the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2018, who were honoured at a closing ceremony that took place last night.
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Preparations Underway For Region’s Only HR Tech Summit
Dubai based QnA International today revealed that the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has endorsed the fourth annual of their premier HR Tech MENA Summit.
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Dubai Chamber To Participate In Earth Hour For The 11th Consecutive Year
As part of its efforts to support corporate social responsibility, sustainability and energy saving initiatives, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will be participating in the global Earth Hour campaign on Saturday, March 24th 2018.
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Dubai’s Department Of Finance Completes US$2.45b Financing For Metro’s Route 2020 Extension
The Government of Dubai’s Department of Finance (DoF) today announced the successful completion of a 17-year financing of AED9 billion, to complete the construction of Dubai Metro’s Route 2020 extension project.
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Tejar Dubai Launches 31st Business Venture
Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of Treatery Cafe, a new cafe in Dubai serving gourmet breakfast.
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Etisalat AGM Approves Full-Year 2017 Dividends Of 80 Fils Per Share
At Etisalat’s annual general meeting, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, shareholders have backed the board’s recommendation to pay full-year 2017 dividends of 80 fils per share.
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flydubai Resumes Flights To Erbil In Iraq
flydubai has resumed flights to Erbil in Iraq. The carrier’s first flight landed on 19 March 2018 at Erbil International Airport at 16:10.
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Conmix at Bukhatir Management Excellence Award (Bmea) 2018
The yearly awarding ceremony which took place at the residence of the Bukhatir Group Chairman, Mr. Abdulrahman Bukhatir in Al Khawaneej on the 21st of March 2018 was another year of honor and pride for CONMIX .
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DIFC Announces Enactment Of Common Reporting Standard Law And Regulations
The Board of Directors of the DIFC Authority has also issued the Common Reporting Standard Regulations to come into force on the enactment of the CRS Law.
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Mall Of The Emirates Invites You On A Style Journey Of Spring/Summer 2018
Majid Al Futtaim-the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia-will launch its bold fashion campaign #MOEunfiltered for Spring/Summer 2018 at Mall of the Emirates.
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DP World Holds Talks With Tata Group On Opportunities For Cooperation
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DP World, has met senior executives from India’s Tata Group to explore opportunities for cooperation, knowledge sharing and best practice.
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Dubai Festivals And Retail Establishment Launches Competition For Regional Designers
Building on Dubai’s status as a global fashion destination, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), is launching a first of its kind competition ’Design for Dubai’.
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RTA Women Committee Celebrates Female Employees On Mother’s Day
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has celebrated the Working Mother in various agencies and sectors marking the advent of Mother’s Day.
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Emirates Wins Three Passenger Choice Awards At APEX Asia
Emirates received three Regional Passenger Choice Awards for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, Best Inflight Wi-Fi in the Middle East, and the Best Overall Experience in the Middle East at the 2018 APEX Passenger Choice Awards ceremony held during APEX Asia in Shanghai, China.
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Emirates Islamic Pledges Support To ’Year Of Zayed’
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the 2018 strategy for its Charity Fund to commemorate the legacy of the nation’s founding father Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in the Year of Zayed.
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Emaar Communities #Connect2Earth To Mark Earth Hour On March 24
Emaar is joining millions of people around the world to observe Earth Hour on March 24, 2018, by switching off all non-essential lights across its master-planned communities.
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RTA Opens Two New Bridges At Marrakech-Airport Roads Intersection On March 23 And 30
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has completed construction works on the two main bridges at the intersection of Marrakech-Airport Roads and will phase their opening in two stages.
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Emirates Deploys Special ’Year Of Zayed’ Aircraft To Mark First International Flight At New Muscat International Airport Terminal
Emirates was the first international airline to land a scheduled commercial flight at the newly inaugurated passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport last night.
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ITU Working Group Co-Chaired By Smart Dubai Holds 3rd Meeting In Brussels
Dr Okan Geray, Strategy Planning Advisor at the Smart Dubai Office (SDO), headed to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the third meeting of the Working Group on Data Economy, Commercialisation and Monetisation.
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DEWA As National Strategic Partner Of Earth Hour UAE, Urges The Public To Switch Off Lights For 60 Minutes On 24 March Between 8:30 And 9:30 pm
"DEWA is organising the Earth Hour event for the eleventh consecutive year, under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Visits Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park To Review DEWA’s Experiences In Driving Renewable Energy
HH Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, accompanied by HE Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and officials from Ajman Municipality and Planning Department.
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DEWA’s Men And Women Teams Are Ready For Government Games
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its readiness to participate in the first Government Games initiative, which was launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.
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Conmix Sponsors "The ACI 562 - 16 Seminar"
CONMIX Ltd. sponsored the one-day Concrete Repair Code ACI 562 - 16 Seminar that was held at Crown Plaza, Dubai on 20th March 2018. It is the only concrete repair code in the world and the first time in Middle East. The seminar was conducted by the American Concrete Institute and inaugurated
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The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Launches UX Lab
As part of its initiatives on the International Day of Happiness, TRA has launched the User Experience Lab, which is the first of its kind in the UAE government, to help develop the digital presence of government entities on the web, smartphone or on service booths.
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Dubai’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Rises To AED 1.3 Trillion In 2017
Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade in 2017 grew AED26 billion to reach AED1.302 trillion compared to AED1.276 trillion in 2016, cementing Dubai’s position as global hub for trade despite the challenges faced by the global economy.
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The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Is Officially Launching ’Coverage Center’ To Deliver Quality Calls To New Heights
As part of its package of initiatives aimed at achieving customer satisfaction, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) today officially launched a ’Coverage Center’ which provides early detection of the quality of coverage of mobile networks in the UAE.
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The 12th Edition Of Art Dubai Opens Tomorrow
Art Dubai 2018 will welcome a variety of exhibitors from all over the world and premier a new gallery section, alongside a wealth of programming and talks around art and beyond.
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International Day Of Happiness
Today, Dubai Airports celebrated International Day of Happiness with passengers and the community.
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Mashreq Bank Partners With Alipay
Mashreq Bank, the UAE’s leading financial institution, today announced its partnership with Alipay, the world’s largest online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group.
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Dubai Chamber Honours Achievements Of Sustainability Network Member Companies
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a special event at its premises today to recognise the various achievements made by members of its Sustainability Network in 2017.
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The Biggest British Festival In Dubai Returns
In partnership with Freshly Ground Sounds, Careem and Virgin Mobile, Dubai’s favourite gastropub is announcing a stellar line up for their 4th edition of SpringFest. The bi-annual event is bigger and better than ever before with a weekend of merriment from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st April.
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Quote By HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO Of DEWA, On International Day Of Happiness 2018
On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, we would like to extend our gratitude to the UAE’s wise leadership: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Emaar Industries & Investments Acquires Stake In Gutmann, The Region’s Leading Provider Of Architectural Aluminium Glazing Systems
Emaar Industries & Investments (EII), a private joint stock company and member of Emaar Properties PJSC, has acquired a strategic stake in Gutmann Systems Middle East, the region’s leading provider of architectural aluminium glazing systems that support the region’s fast-growing construction .
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DEWA Celebrates International Day Of Happiness 2018
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) celebrated the International Day of Happiness 2018 through various events and activities that reflect the efforts of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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Dubai Reaffirms Its Position As The Cruise Hub Of The Region At Seatrade Cruise Global
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) highlighted Dubai’s growing popularity as a global cruise destination viable for pre-cruise and post-cruise stopovers and an apt homeport in the region at the Seatrade Cruise Global in Florida, USA.
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Ireland To Showcase Its Spirit Of Innovation To The World At Expo 2020 Dubai
Ireland will promote its focus on innovation to a global audience of millions after confirming its participation at the UAE’s celebration of ingenuity, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Ireland To Showcase Spirit Of Innovation At Expo 2020 Dubai
Ireland will promote its focus on innovation to a global audience of millions after confirming its participation at the UAE’s celebration of ingenuity, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Happiness Reigns: Emirates Celebrates International Happiness Day
Emirates is marking International Happiness Day by demonstrating the uplifting power that air transport brings to people’s lives through reuniting with loved ones and connecting them to moments that matter the most.
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DIFC Bridges The Gap Between Local And Global Cultures At Art Nights 2018
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub and destination for lifestyle, arts and culture, hosted the first Art Nights of 2018 on 19th March at DIFC’s Gate Village under the theme ’Bridging the gap’.
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Federal Tax Authority And Dubai Land Department: Limited VAT Impact On The Real Estate Sector
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Land Department (DLD) have confirmed that the UAE’s recently introduced VAT will have a limited impact on the real estate sector.
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Customers Council Holds Special Session In Celebration Of Happiness Day
The Customers Council of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a session under the theme: The Happiness Council, marking the Happiness Day.
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RTA Cheers Up Employees And Mass Transit Users On Happiness Day
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has run a host of diverse activities in support of the International Day of Happiness, coinciding with 20th March every year.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Breaks Ground On World’s Biggest Concentrated Solar Power Project
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum broke ground on the 700MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the biggest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the world.
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Emirates NBD Launches Self-Service Banking Initiatives For People With Disabilities (People Of Determination)
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has launched major innovation-driven initiatives which enable self-service banking for people with disabilities (people of determination) in the UAE.
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Opening Extension Of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St
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 the extension of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St linking Dubai-Al Ain Road and Al Yalayes Road.
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RTA Opens Extension Of Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St On Wednesday, Costing AED474m
The construction of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan St has been undertaken in implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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SIKKA Art Fair 2018 Features ’Saudi House’ By Culture-Focused Tamashee
SIKKA Art Fair 2018, a flagship event of Dubai Art Season and the first annual initiative of its kind focused on supporting and showcasing Saudi, Emirati, and GCC based artists, features the ’Saudi House’ by Culture-Focused Tamashee during its eighth edition.
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Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With The State Bank For Foreign Economic Affairs Of Turkmenistan
His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of DIEDC, and His Excellency Rahimberdy J Jepbarov, Chairman of TFEB, signed the MoU in the presence of senior officials from both entities.
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UK Teacher Andria Zafirakou Wins US$1 Million Global Teacher Prize 2018
Andria Zafirakou, an art and textiles teacher from Alperton Community School, Brent, London, has been named as the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2018.
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City Football Schools To Offer Free Coaching Sessions In Dubai For The First Time
For the first time budding young footballers will now be able to learn the City way, for FREE, in Dubai thanks to coaching sessions taking place this spring.
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Emaar Hospitality Group Launches Global Hunt For ’World’s Greatest Hospitality Talent’ For Under 26-Year-Olds
Three-year talent development programme to hone one talented youngster for corporate director or general manager position.
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Emirates Aviation University Students Participate In Boeing Mentorship Programme
Seven students from Emirates Aviation University will take part in the Boeing Mentorship Programme, developed by Boeing Middle East.
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Leaders In Infrastructure Development Gather In Dubai For One Week Only
Over 300 exhibitors from all over the world join The Big 5 Heavy launch edition from 26 - 28 March 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay Dims The Lights For Earth Hour
Joining millions across the globe, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay will celebrate Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lighting, thus sending out a powerful message about a brighter future for the planet.
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Dubai Municipality To Hold 2nd Scientific Innovation Forum On Thursday
Dubai Municipality will hold the second Scientific Innovation Forum in cooperation with educational institutions in the emirate on Thursday at the Dubai Municipality.
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Record 2017 Results For Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) As It Crosses 3.3mln Visitors Delivering Stellar 9% Growth
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) announced its 2017 results, which overshot the 3-million visitor milestone for the second consecutive year.
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Al Tayer Strengthens Ties With Electricite de France
At the beginning of the meeting, Al Tayer welcomed Hashim. He also reviewed DEWA’s projects and initiatives that support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and follow the best international practices in conservation and preservation of natural resources.
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Team Up to Clean Up
CONMIX organized a Clean-Up Drive on the 17th of November, 2017 in all Emirates where our manufacturing plants, offices, and labour accommodations are located (Sharjah, Ajman, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah).
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DEWA Organises Workshop On Blockchain
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), organised a workshop that discussed the latest developments and best global practices in blockchain, as well as the possibilities of applying it in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Momin Group Upgades Jafza Operations With New Production Facility
DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has inaugurated a new manufacturing unit for the Momin Group at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards Attract Strong Interest From Companies Across The UAE And GCC
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has observed strong interest from companies in the UAE and GCC applying for the 10th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award.
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Dubai Investments Divests 50% Stake In Drive Dubai
The stake sale generated an internal rate of return [IRR] of 21 per cent. Masharie was one of the founding partners of Drive Dubai in December 2012.
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Dubai Based Bike Club Ride To Help Raise Awareness For Autism In Dubai
Berets MC, a Dubai based bike club will attempt to highlight autism awareness with the help of several cause supporters and exhibitors for the fourth year in a row by hosting an Autism Awareness Ride at the Dubai Investment Park on April 13th.
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Emirates Anticipates High Passenger Traffic For Spring Break
Travel is expected to peak this weekend for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors passing through Terminal 3 ahead of the spring break holiday.
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