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The Importance of Everyday Kindness

When was the last time you snapped at someone because you weren’t in a good mood? We’re often so overworked, caught up in our...

UAE Balloon Team to Launch Expo Dubai Balloon Festival

To mark the UAE hosting of the Expo Dubai, the UAE Balloon Team will organise Expo Dubai International Hot-Air Balloon Festival from October to...

Dubai Launches New Initiative to Attract Innovators

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum launches initiative to attract innovators to Dubai Targets 25,000 startups worldwide that are looking at Dubai...

S&P Global Survey: Middle East Crude Prices Reflect Collapsing Oil Markets

A survey of different crude market participants conducted yesterday by S&P Global Platts speaks volumes about the plunge in official selling prices (OSP) of...

Dubai Economy: Business Registration and Licensing Up 22% in January

Overall, 30,582 business registration and licensing transactions were recorded Dubai Economy issued 4,076 new licenses that created 10,782 jobs The Business Registration and Licensing...

Wamda Launches State of Pre-Seed Startups in Mena Report

Wamda, the Middle East region's leading startup ecosystem enabler, has launched 'The state of the pre-seed startups in Mena' report in collaboration with STEP Conference, the...

Emaar Malls Profit Up 2.5% in 2019, Revenue Rose 5%

Emaar Malls, the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties, recorded a five percent increase in revenue to AED4.673 billion (US$1.272 billion),...

Ahmad Skaik Wins The 2020 UAE Presidents Cup

On February 7– 8, 2020 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the 2020 UAE Presidents Cup at Yas Links Abu Dhabi. Sponsored by HSBC,...

Fashion Forward Dubai Returns with April Edition

The free, open to the public event at d3 is a celebration of all things fashion and beauty Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the Middle East’s...

Regional Markets Remain under Pressure due to Weak Oil Prices

Global equity markets performed positively during the week on the back of encouraging economic data and measures such as slashing tariffs on USD 75...

Dubai to Host More than 70 Sports Events in February

20 of those events are international and will bring cycling and tennis’ top stars to Dubai February will be a blockbuster month for sports lovers...

This Dubai Restaurant Offers AED 250,000 Valentine’s Day Experience

Award-winning Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Dubai, has gone all out this Valentine’s Day to one very special wedding proposal. The stylish restaurant located in Dubai’s...

Global Real Estate Investment Hits Record High in 2019

Global commercial real estate investment reached an all-time high of US$800 billion in 2019 Global commercial real estate investment reached an all-time high of US$800...

New Coronavirus Myths Busted

Separating coronavirus fact from fiction Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China? Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China...

Economy Diversifies to Boost Growth in 2020

A survey of nearly 440 senior accountancy experts on economic conditions in MESA showed a recovery in confidence in Q4. A revival in growth...

Dubai’s Real Estate Sector Demonstrated Resilience

The Director General of the Dubai Land Department (DLD) His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren said Dubai’s real estate sector has demonstrated its strength...

UAE Communities to Celebrate Expo 2020 Dubai with Public Art

Expo 2020’s grassroots arts programme My Urban Freej is designed for everyone Nationwide public installations will reflect the creativity and diversity of the...

Ain Dubai Will Formally Open for Expo 2020 Dubai

Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, will be formally opened in October to coincide with Expo 2020 Dubai. Located on Meraas’ Bluewaters Island, which...