He currently works as a senior institutional manager at a forex broker in Dubai. The Cypriot lives in Business Bay, while his wife and 12-year-old son visit him several times a year. I started working …
Dubai Ranked 6th Most Popular Wedding Destination
A recent study has highlighted Dubai’s growing appeal as a destination for weddings, ranking it sixth among the world’s top wedding locations. This recognition comes amid the city’s continued …
Emirates signs MoUs with Tourism Boards of Malaysia, Turkey, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
Emirates has signed a number of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Tourism Malaysia, Turkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
UAE: Travel demand remains same in summer as in winter, say tourism executives
Hotel and airline executives said that foreign visitors are now increasingly combining Dubai and Abu Dhabi when coming to the UAE. “Through the number of activities and initiati …
UAE: No more card payments? Soon, just wave your palm for purchases
You could soon just hover your palm in front of machines to pay for your purchases at stores across the UAE. That means no more swiping your bank cards or phones at cash counters after shopping. “The …
Dior and Dion at Nammos Dubai: Visiting the world’s highest-earning restaurant
Nammos Dubai is the world’s highest-earning restaurant with a months-long waitlist. Spear’s takes a seat to find out if it’s worth the wait.
Inside New Towie star Becks’ lavish lifestyle from holidays to Dubai to fancy restaurants
TOWIE businesswoman Becks cut a glam figure during her first reality TV show appearance – and it appears her life off-screen is equally lavish. The brunette, who is the managing director …
ATM 2024: Details of GCC’s unified travel initiative ‘Grand Tours’ visa revealed
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE Minister of Economy, unveiled plans for the introduction of the ‘GCC Grand Tours’ visa, a unified Gulf tourist visa, during the Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) opening …
Dubai sees a year’s worth of rain in 24 hours
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel …
NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery Presents Entrusted Ground
A 40-minute dance performance, themed around the four elements of fire, air, earth, and water, takes center stage at NYUAD Art Gallery for a limited series of shows.
UAE Card Payments Market On Track to Surpass $200B in 2028 – Research Report
The UAE card payments market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% between 2024 and 2028 to reach AED764.1 billion ($208.2 billion) in 2028, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards …
US, UAE, and Saudi forces begin Exercise Native Fury 2024
A rmed forces from the US, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have launched Exercise Native Fury 2024 (NF24) at the Saudi Naval Port. The multi-domain training is facilitated by the US Army’s 1st Theater Sustainment Command (1 TSC). It commenced on 5 May and marks the eighth iteration of the Native Fury series.
Crypto.com Reaches 100 Million Users Globally
In 2023, the exchange expanded its operations to the Middle East, with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority granting Crypto.com a license for institutional crypto trading. This expansion is …
Indonesia Hopes to Lead Global Green Aluminum Market with UAE
The term “green aluminum” typically refers to when the metal comes from producers who use renewable energy or recycled content.
‘Dubai FinTech Summit 2024 underscores UAE’s leadership in driving financial, technological growth,’ says UIS CEO
Jihad Faitrouni, CEO of UIS, said that the Dubai FinTech Summit 2024, which kicked off today in the emirate, reinforces the UAE’s leading role in promoting the growth of the finan …
Abu Dhabi Airports: ‘Seamless operations despite challenging weather, thanks to strong collaboration with competent authorities’
Abu Dhabi Airports today commended the exceptional efforts made by airport staffs and partners in maintaining seamless operations during the weather conditions that the country experienced recently.In a statement today,
Astralis and ENCE have been extended invitations to participate in YaLLa Compass 2024 held in Abu Dhabi
Iconic esports teams Astralis and ENCE have secured invites to YaLLa Compass 2024. The prestigious tournament will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 5-9 June, featuring a massive prize pool of USD 400,000.