A chocolate bar in Dubai has taken social media by storm, racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram. The Mirzam Chocolate Makers’ Date & Tahini bar has become the talk of food …
Why Dubai is shutting its main airport
Plans are yet to be confirmed, but the area around Dubai airport will be redeveloped, likely into a space for real estate. For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calders …
US Embassy in UAE to suspend visa, fee payment services for two weeks
The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai will temporarily suspend visa appointment and fee payment services from May 15 to May 29, 2025. The two stations are transitioning to …
Jamaica to review visa facilitation for GCC visitors
In a bid to attract more visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced plans to review visa facilitation. Speaking at a recent …
Sergiu Neguţ takes over as president of Romanian Business Leaders
Sergiu Neguţ, co-founder of fintech company FintechOS, is the new President of Romanian Business Leaders (RBL), an organization gathering more than 550 entrepreneurs and leaders from the Romanian …
Bitcoin-backed loans ‘obvious’ next step — Xapo Bank CEO
Bitcoin holders are becoming more comfortable borrowing against their crypto as market confidence grows, according to Seamus Rocca, CEO of the Gibraltar-based private bank, Xapo Bank. In an interview …
Binance to Gemini: Explore the Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Dubai
Dubai has become a hub for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, with many UAE crypto exchanges offering a secure platform for buying and selling digital assets. These ex …
Disneyland Abu Dhabi – new theme park to open in Middle East
The company’s 13th park will be built, owned and operated by the Miral Group, according to the announcement Wednesday. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be constructed on Yas Island, a major tourism hub in …
Disney to build Disneyland theme park resort destination in the Middle East
The Walt Disney Company Company announced today it will pursue Disneyland Abu Dhabi, its seventh theme park resort location.
SAAS Properties unveils The St Regis Residences on Al Maryah Island
SAAS Properties, one of the UAE’s leading luxury property developers, has launched The St. Regis Residences, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi — a 38-storey architectural landmark comprising 161 luxury …
Disney Just Announced a New Theme Park in the Middle East—What We Know
The happiest place on Earth is coming to the United Arab Emirates. The Walt Disney Company announced plans for a groundbreaking seventh theme park destination, marking the first since Shanghai …
Walt Disney to open its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi
Walt Disney said its 13th park Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be built, owned and operated by the Miral Group. It will be constructed on Yas Island, a major tourism hub in the UAE …
Video: Disney announce new theme park in Abu Dhabi
The media conglomerate’s seventh resort will open in the UAE capital’s Yas Island, which is already home to the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 circuit.
Arab Satellite 813 Programme achieves key milestone after successful completion of system integration review
In line with the UAE’s ambitious vision to lead and strengthen Arab cooperation in the space sector, the Arab Satellite 813 programme team has successfully concluded the System Integration Review (SIR …
UAE to waive fines for late corporate tax registration
The Federal Tax Authority on Wednesday, May 7, announced that it has begun implementing the UAE Cabinet Decision to exempt certain corporate taxpayers from administrative penalties resulting from the …
Abu Dhabi Customs discusses trade with Japanese industry leaders
Abu Dhabi Customs highlighted the main digital initiatives that simplify customs procedures and ease cross-border trade during an economic delegation’s visit to Japan on Wednesday.The visitors …
Disney Stock Soars After Earnings. Why It’s All About Abu Dhabi and Theme Parks.
Disney stock was soaring Wednesday after the company beat Wall Street’s earnings target and unveiled a plan to build a theme park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The House of Mouse reported …