Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed that the number of electricity accounts reached 1,144,741 accounts by the end of the first half of 2023, compared to 1,084,596 accounts by the end of the first half of 2022, an increase of around 5.5 percent. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to keep pace with the rise in Dubai’s population, the number of its visitors, and the economic and urban prosperity in the emirate. “DEWA’s sustainable growth is driven by several factors, including the growing demand for power and water in Dubai. We work to realise the vision and directives of the

Dubai’s resurgent tourism industry is celebrating a successful first half of 2023, after welcoming a record 8.55 million international overnight visitors, compared to 8.36 million tourists in H1 2019. Surpassing pre-pandemic visitation levels and further bolstering the city’s bid to become the world’s most visited destination, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) represents the industry’s best ever H1 performance. The 20% YoY visitation growth contributes to the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda 2033, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler

Dubai Airports has welcomed Air Canada’s first inbound flight at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3, making it the fourth international airline to operate out of the terminal. Air Canada flight AC056 from Toronto, arrived at its new base, one of the largest airport terminals in the world, at 18:56 UAE time on Wednesday. Air Canada flights previously operated from DXB Terminal 1. The move to DXB Terminal 3 strengthens the long-standing partnership between Dubai Airports and Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and the country’s flag carrier. Canada is an important destination for DXB, with 14 weekly flights to Toronto and 7 weekly flights

Deyaar Development PJSC (“Deyaar”), one of the leading real estate developers and service providers in Dubai, has announced positive financial results for the first half (H1) of 2023 compared to the corresponding period of 2022. The H1 2023 financial results have shown the company’s substantial growth, with a 77% increase in profits reaching AED 118.5 million compared to AED 66.9 million during the same period in 2022. Also, the net profit in Q2 2023 increased by AED 29.4 million (90%) to reach AED 62.1 million from AED 32.7 million in Q2 2022. Saeed Al Qatami, CEO of Deyaar, said: “Once again, we

Live Nation Middle East is thrilled to announce that the renowned American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Jim Gaffigan, will be performing as part of his highly anticipated "Barely Alive" Tour at Dubai Opera on November 25th. Well known for his unique brand of humour, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of side-splitting laughter and entertainment for comedy enthusiasts in Dubai. Jim Gaffigan is no stranger to the comedy scene, with a remarkable career spanning various mediums, he is a three-time Emmy winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer, with his own style of comedy that revolves around his

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, witnessed exceptional growth in the first half of 2023 with 661 new entities registering during the period in the Centre, an impressive double digit growth of 23% year-on-year. DIFC’s performance reinforcesitsgrowing role inshaping the future of finance and raises Dubai’s status as a leading growth catalyst for financial institutions, FinTech firms and innovation companies in the region. The total number of companies operating in DIFC rose from 4,031 to4,949 at the end of June 2023, a year-on-year increase of 23%.

Global Village, the region's leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions, has been recognised as the UAE’s leading attraction in the latest YouGov research ‘Sizzling Summers: Unveiling Leisure and Entertainment Trends in the GCC’. In the research of over 2,000 respondents from the UAE and KSA, Global Village secured the top spot as the most visited attraction in the UAE over the past 12 months. Nearly two in five UAE residents chose Global Village, making it twice as popular as any other venue showing the broad appeal of Global Village as a family-friendly destination for entertainment, dining, shopping

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The wait is finally over for music enthusiasts across the globe as PME Entertainment and Galaxy Global Ventures, in association with SKY247 & Burj Mayfair, proudly announce the much-awaited solo concert of the "Queen of Pop and Groovy Superhit Songs" - Neha Kakkar. The sensational singer and renowned judge of"Indian Idol" will grace Coca-Cola Arena’s stage on 22 October, delivering a spellbinding performance that is sure to mesmerise her countless fans. Neha Kakkar, the music sensation, has captivated audiences worldwide with her chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances. Her journey to stardom began with her participation in the second season of Indian

The stage is set for an electrifying moment as the UAE's very own Marwan Parham Al Awadhi, widely known as DJ Bliss, is all set to perform at UNTOLD Europe, Europe's largest electronic music festival. This momentous event marks a significant milestone in the burgeoning relationship between Dubai and Romania, following the recent announcement of UNTOLD's grand debut in the UAE. The musical icon will be closing the mainstage on Saturday, August 5th from 4.20am to 5.20am and it is sure to be an unmissable performance. With the annual UNTOLD Festival continuously making waves in Cluj-Napoca at the renowned Cluj Arena,