The Grand Hyatt waterpark was announced this week, with the new five-star attraction set to open in early 2025.
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts rebrands and renames hotels
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is being rebranded to Jumeirah. The Dubai-born hospitality brand, which was launched in 1997, has redesigned its logo and renamed some of its hotels. These include the Burj …
Dubai: Don’t miss out on these summer activities for kids
Play DXB is a fun indoor entertainment and virtual reality park located in The Dubai Mall, aimed at children who enjoy gaming and trying out new arcade games with their friends. The place has lots of …
Anantara announces new luxury resort and residences in Sharjah, UAE
Leading international hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels is expanding its portfolio in the United Emirates (UAE) with the development of a new resort and residences in Sharjah under its Anantara …
QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
QCP, a digital assets trading firm based in Singapore, has received in-principal approval from Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator. QCP said in April it was expanding to the Middle East.
Chinese air taxi maker EHang completes maiden flight in Abu Dhabi as it eyes expansion in the Middle East
The company’s flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE.
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix generates AED1.16bln+ for emirate’s economy in 2023 via attendee spend
Ethara is gearing up to deliver the 24th and final race of the longest season in Formula 1 history as part of the 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi GP weekend, set to take place from 5-8 December 2024 at …
UAE to hit $30 billion in FDI inflows this year
Despite geopolitical tensions, the Emirates will continue to attract foreign investment by offering a stable economy and investor-friendly rules …
Majlis In The UAE: Peace, Tolerance, Diversity, Inclusion, And AI
A part of his role is to ensure the peaceful coexistence of very diverse and very different nations and cultures in the UAE. For example, one of the highlights of Abu Dhabi, not far from his palace, …
UAE: Wild cat on the loose in Fujairah captured
Authorities in Fujairah have captured a wild cat , after videos went viral on Monday. The wild cat belonged to a person. Earlier, the Fujairah Environment Agency authority said it was investigating …
Consumer spending surge to drive UAE card payments market to Dh764b by 2028
The UAE card payments market is forecast to hit Dh764.1 billion in four years on the back of an increasing shift towards electronic payments and a rise in consumer spending. GlobalData, a data and …
Dubai aims to fly high with plans for world’s biggest airport
Dubai’s airport is already one of the world’s busiest, but the oil-rich emirate nonetheless wants to replace what’s there with a hub five times larger and catering to around three times as many travellers. “Al Maktoum International Airport will enjoy the …
Armenia seeks key partnerships at ATM Dubai
The Tourism Committee of Armenia is taking part in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6-9, with the aim of forging strong partnerships and showcasing the country’s diverse offerings.
UAE aims to roll out 6G by 2030, allowing people to transmit human senses
G will further elevate capabilities of robots, AI, autonomous transport and remote surgery and diagnostics among others …
Dubai unveils Metaverse strategy in massive virtual push
The Dubai Metaverse Strategy aims to turn Dubai into one of the world’s top 10 metaverse economies, making it a global hub for the metaverse community. The strategy aims to attract more than 1,000 …
Dubai-based Amwal Capital Partners Updates Tech to Drive Growth with Broadridge’s Investment Management Solutions
To drive new growth across its existing and future fund products, Amwal Capital Partners, an independent alternative investment firm based in Dubai, announces it has enhanced its portfolio and trade …
Fitch Ratings affirms Bank of Sharjah’s IDR at ‘BBB+’; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of Sharjah’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’ with a stable outlook. The rating agency upgraded the bank’s viability rating (VR) to ‘b-‘ from ‘ccc+’, …