This global appetite for experiential travel is reshaping the very DNA of hospitality. It compels industry leaders to move beyond the traditional paradigms of service and luxury.
Dubai takes off with crypto: Fly & shop using digital currency
Dubai is stepping into the future of travel and shopping. Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free have partnered with Crypto.com. This move will let passengers pay for air tickets and shopping using …
How Dubai’s crypto rulebook is changing the game
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) is now enforcing strict marketing rules for crypto firms targeting UAE audiences. These regulations prioritize consumer protection and transparency, …
Lindt has released a Dubai chocolate bar: Here’s where to buy it
Lindt has released its Dubai Style Chocolate Bar in several major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, Albertson’s and Hy-Vee.
Dubai Taps Parsons to Deliver Ambitious Metro Expansion
Parsons will oversee Dubai’s $5.6B Metro Blue Line, a 30-km, 14-station driverless rail set to open in 2029 and serve 320,000 riders daily, advancing the emirate’s economic and sustainability goals.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 crew set to return to earth on July 14
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission are set to return to earth from the International Space Station on July 14, NASA said on Thursday.
Dubai’s waterparks promise fun-filled moments for families this summer
As part of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign launched by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, the emirate’s waterparks are in the spotlight for offering families …
UAE retail investors charged into EV, tech, and telehealth stocks in Q2 2025
According to data from eToro, leading the list was telehealth platform, Hims & Hers Health, which surged 85 per cent in holders, a jump likely driven by retail investors looking to buy the dip.
Nominis Wins ‘Product Innovation Award’ at Mastercard Fintech Finals in Berlin
Nominis, the blockchain intelligence platform used by cryptocurrency startups and law enforcement, has won the Product Innovation Award at the Mastercard Fintech Competition in Berlin. This is Nominis …
UAE, Azerbaijan sign trade deal as officials meet in Abu Dhabi for Armenia peace talks
The deal is expected to contribute around $680 million to the UAE’s gross domestic product by 2031, according to UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
Experience Dunes and Domes in the Dazzling Desert of Abu Dhabi
A city where gold dunes, sacred silence, and modern wonders blend into unforgettable travel poetry A destination where tradition, modernity, and multicultural warmth intertwine, a trip to Abu Dhabi …
Wealth beyond borders: Why the UAE is a leading gateway to global investment for UHNWIs
The UAE has cemented its reputation as a magnet for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). Driven by a blend of financial opportunity, regulatory clarity, and unmatched global connectivity, the …
Sharjah Book Authority participates in American Library Association Annual Conference
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has achieved a series of strategic milestones during its participation in the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, the world’s largest gathering of …
Sharjah: Indian woman allegedly ends life after killing baby, social worker says
Social workers told Khaleej Times that the woman, who moved to the UAE around two years ago with her husband, had been living separately for the past few months due to ongoing family disputes.
Sharjah Municipality activates automatic lease contract attestation
Sharjah Municipality (SM), in cooperation with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), has announced the activation of a service for automatically attesting lease contracts without …
Abu Dhabi introduces new paid parking zones
Abu Dhabi on Thursday expanded its public paid parking network, with new charges introduced with immediate effect. Q Mobility, which operates the emirate’s Mawaqif parking system as well as the Darb …
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Announces 20 New Adventures
The Abu Dhabi waterpark’s new family adventures tap into the growing travel trend that includes more water sport activities.