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Ghadan 21 launches a cultural drive which will feature 30 events and activities on Reem Island, the Corniche, Al Bateen, Hudayriat Island and in the city centre. The initial events will start this month and run until the end of the year, with more expected in the next years. Live events will include a drive-through […]
DMCC and the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – launched the Dubai Design Academy (DDA). Located at the heart of Dubai’s gold and diamond industry at Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), DDA offers exclusive jewellery-design programme and equip students with innovative design development training and practical experience of the very latest […]
The reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray will be making her first visit to the UAE. She will have a quick meet-and-greet with her fans in the BurJuman Mall today and will stay in Dubai for three days until Saturday, September 21. Gray’s three-day schedule is packed so for those who want to see the beauty […]
Neutral Fuels created a one-of-a-kind concert, Rock the World/Save the Planet, will take place in Dubai on November 15 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. This is the first 100 percent environmentally sustainable rock concert with a net-zero carbon footprint. This is part of the company’s initiative to help people understand how we can […]
The Federal Tax Authority, FTA, has begun implementing procedures related to the latest Cabinet Decision on Excise Goods, Excise Tax Rates, and the Method of Calculating the Excise Price, which expanded the scope of excise goods. The new decision goes into effect on 1st January 2020, adding these products to the list of Excise Goods, […]
The Dubai airline, Emirates has once again been named the top brand for consumers in the UAE, according to YouGov’s BrandIndex annual brand health rankings. YouGov’s rankings are collected by taking “consumers’ perception of a brand’s overall quality, value, impression, reputation, satisfaction and if consumers would recommend the brand to others”. It then takes the […]
Etihad Rail approves Stage Two plan to connect all emirates with a 1,200km network worth Dh4.4 billion yesterday. The plan was approved by the member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Etihad Rail, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The operator and developer of the UAE rail network launched Package B and C […]
Twitter has launched a philanthropic initiative in the UAE on Monday led by its chief executive, Jack Dorsey during his first visit to the country. The initiative, #YouthForGood was created with the support of the UAE’s Youth Hub and the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Shamma Al Mazrui, aims to support humanitarian and social […]
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority is promoting to help the emirate ease traffic congestion – after unveiling a new high-speed rail system that will soar above the ground. The transport authority has signed an agreement with skyTran, a global company leading plans for a hi-tech suspended transport system. The technology – which the company aims […]
A friend of mine landed in the Emirates 10 years ago, a fresh graduate ready to join his first big project in the Gulf. That night, he looked out from his hotel balcony on Sheikh Zayed Road at the construction sites below and wondered which would be his new workplace. The next day, his boss […]