By Rafiq Vayani LONDON /DUBAI: Chelsea Football Club has today announced a new, long-term global partnership with Dubai-headquartered DAMAC Properties, which has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market. In addition, an ultra-modern development, Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, is being designed and launched in partnership with Chelsea FC in Dubai, slated to be the first …

News Desk DUBAI: The Ministry of Finance has signed a strategic agreement with Lulu Hypermarket in a significant step to improve the efficiency of the government’s digital procurement system. This partnership will enable federal entities to access a wide range of catalogue products at competitive prices through the digital procurement platform.Held today in Dubai, the signing ceremony was attended by …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates and American Express Middle East (AEME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that intends to expand their collaboration to explore new offerings for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Together, Emirates and American Express Middle East will explore ways to reach …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board secured the Best Stand Feature Award, with judges remarking that the prominent stage set the perfect scene for their immersive cultural music and dance performances, conveying the vibrant destination effectively and memorably. The judges for the ATM 2025 Best Stand Awards included Nehme Shebab, Operations Director for RX Middle East; Philip …

News Desk DUBAI: The second day of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD 2025 witnessed continued strong international participation and active engagement from humanitarian and development entities worldwide. A key highlight of the day was the launch of the Global Education Summit for Development (GESD 2025), held under the theme: “Reshaping the Global Future …

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is quickly establishing itself as a global contender. In 2024 alone, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) recorded 24.2% growth in real estate transactions from 2023, reaching AED 96.2 billion in value. Supported by strong foreign investment, a wave of high-profile developments and significant price appreciation, the emirate attracts growing interest from buyers seeking …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: At Arabian Travel Market 2025, Emirates today received a delegation from Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism. The delegation met with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group in the presence of Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer. The Jamaican delegation was led by The Honourable …

News Desk DUBAI: The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has reinforced its commitment to its strategic vision for the GCC market. This was highlighted at an official press conference at the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s largest travel exhibition, led by the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism. During the briefing, Minister Barlett emphasized that the Gulf region is …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SAMANA Developers proudly announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Imran Farooq, has been honored with the prestigious Real Estate CEO of the Year award by FinanceWorld UAE. This esteemed recognition underscores Mr. Farooq’s visionary leadership, commitment to innovation, and dedication to redefining the real estate landscape in the UAE and beyond. “This recognition fuels our …

DUBAI: The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a not-for-profit organisation based in Dubai and registered with the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre (ADGM), today announced partnership with the International Smart Card (ISC), aka Qi, Iraq’s foremost provider of digital payments, fintech solutions, and digital identity services, as its newest corporate member. The alliance is set to catalyse innovation, accelerate digital payment …