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Majid Al Futtaim brings premium global fashion brand AllSaints to the Middle East

03 Sep 2015

Dubai, UAE, 3 September, 2015: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa announced that the region’s first AllSaints store will open in the new wing of Mall of the Emirates on 28 September, 2015.

AllSaints selected Majid Al Futtaim Fashion, the fashion retailing arm of Majid Al Futtaim, to act as the exclusive regional partner for the leading British fashion brand.

Rajiv Suri, Chief Executive Officer at Majid... Read More

17 New Outlets Welcome Visitors to Enjoy Unique Experiences at BOXPARK

02 Sep 2015

Dubai-UAE: 02 September, 2015 – BOXPARK, Dubai’s latest urban district by Meraas, has launched 17 new outlets taking the total store count to 39. Ten of the new concepts mark their regional debut at the destination that is located on Al Wasl Road catering to the young and young at heart with its hip, youthful and unique ambience.

Staying true to local tastes, six of the 15 new F&B concepts serve food from in and around the Middle Eastern region. Among these, Ahwak and Filful offer... Read More

Jaguar Reveals Second Episode of ‘Forward Thinkers’ Series Featuring Seasoned UAE Entrepreneur Anas Bukhash

02 Sep 2015

Dubai, 30 August, 2015: Jaguar MENA, has introduced the second film in its ‘Forward Thinkers’ series with the story of one of the UAE’s most influential entrepreneurs and motivational speakers, Anas Bukhash. Having successfully built his own business from the ground up, Anas’ journey is one of determination, hunger for accomplishment and talent.

Jaguar MENA launched the series this year as part of its ‘The Art of Performance’ platform  to celebrate the company’s expanding line up of... Read More

UAE's non-oil trade goes up by 6%

02 Sep 2015

The UAE's non-oil trade rose six per cent in first quarter of 2015 to Dh270.1 billion as gold, diamonds and jewellery dominated in imports, exports and re-exports from the emirate, according to latest data issued on Monday.

Federal Customs Authority (FCA) said the UAE non-oil trade data showed that year-on-year imports rose 2.4 per cent during January-March quarter to Dh170.8 billion. It further recorded 35 per cent growth in exports, which hit Dh40.6 billion in 2015 first quarter... Read More

Eid in Dubai calendar of events announced

02 Sep 2015

The 10-day celebrations will include an array of social, cultural and entertainment events and activities

Dubai: A packed calendar of family-centric events and activities were announced for the 8th edition of the ‘Eid in Dubai — Eid Al Adha’ celebrations, which will take place from September 17 to 26.

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), announced that the 10-day celebration will include an... Read More

DIFC Courts to advise Kazakhstan on establishment of commercial court system

01 Sep 2015

Agreement covers areas as diverse as consultancy on legislative and regulatory framework, staff training and a fit-out of premises and IT systems

1 Sept, 2015

Dubai: The DIFC Court said it has been chosen by Kazakhstan’s central bank to advise on the establishment of a world class commercial court system that includes an arbitration centre at the planned Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

The agreement covers areas as diverse as consultancy on the legislative... Read More

Major laughs coming to Dubai this October: Dave Chappelle and Trevor Noah headline all-new Dubai Comedy Festival

01 Sep 2015

Venues throughout Dubai Marina to feature diverse 10-day programme of events between 15-24 October

Dubai is gearing up to flex its comedic muscles with the announcement that some of the world’s top comedy heavyweights are descending on the emirate this October for the inaugural Dubai Comedy Festival, taking place between 15th and 24th October.

International comedy icon, Dave Chappelle and the new host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Trevor Noah will headline a 10-day programme... Read More

Burj2020 District masterplan to be revealed at Cityscape Dubai

01 Sep 2015

The district will house the Burj2020, a super tall commercial tower being designed by architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill

1 Sept. 2015

The masterplan for the upcoming Burj2020 commercial district will be revealed during the Cityscape property exhibition in Dubai next week, its developer DMCC has confirmed.

The district will house what is expected to be the world’s tallest commercial tower, Burj2020, which is being designed by famous architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill... Read More

Emirates airfares from Dh675

01 Sep 2015

Emirates offer, part of a new campaign launched on Monday, is for a limited time and on select routes only

31, August, 2015

Dubai: Emirates is selling economy class airfares from as low as Dh675 and business class airfares from as low as Dh4,055 as part of a new campaign launched on Monday.

The special airfares are offered for a limited time and on select routes in the Middle East, the airline said in an emailed statement.

It is also offering special fares to... Read More

New City Centre Me’aisem now open and expected to welcome four million visitors in first year

01 Sep 2015

31 August 2015

The AED 275 million investment features more than 53 retail outlets Major tenants include Carrefour hypermarket, Magic Planet, City Centre Clinic, Centrepoint, H&M, Sun & Sand Sports, Max, and Patchi

Dubai, UAE, September 1, 2015 – Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, is introducing its sixth City Centre mall in the UAE, and twelfth in the region: the new City Centre Me’aisem. The... Read More

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