Dubai Duty Free achieved sales of AED7.9 billion ($2.16 billion) in 2024, mirroring its 2023 performance. December set an all-time monthly record with sales of AED821.94 million, a 2 percent …
Dubai: Meet couples who went to college after getting married, graduated with baby
Among the sea of smiling faces were man and wife, Xin and Fan Yang, standing side by side, holding their baby in their arms. It wasn’t just a graduation ceremony—it was a celebration of their journey …
This many people used public transport on NYE in Dubai
Dubai New Year’s Eve celebrations saw a rise in passengers numbers from last year as *millions* travelled to their festivities.
Dubai Duty Free posts all-time annual sales high of $2.15bln
December set an all-time monthly record with sales of AED821.94 million (US$225.19 million), a +2% increase over December 2023, which until now was the highest-grossing month in Dubai Duty Free’s …
McDermott Opens Technology Center in Dubai
McDermott has opened a welding and technology center of excellence at the Oilfields Supply Center in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Freezone. It encompasses over …
UAE to expand comprehensive economic partnership agreements in 2025
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted that the UAE’s CEPAs programme is designed to expand the country’s commercial and investment partnerships worldwide …
Sharjah to enhance, stimulate entrepreneurship environment
As part of its efforts to enhance and stimulate the entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah SME “Ruwad” announced the launch …
UAE sovereign wealth fund overtakes Saudi Arabia’s PIF with $29bn in deals
Mubadala’s spending blowout accounted for roughly 20 percent of the almost $136.1bn spent by sovereign wealth funds worldwide in 2024. Mubadala overtook Saudi Arabia ‘s Public Investment Fund, known …
Dubai Duty Free achieves new record sales of Dhs7.901b
Staff Reporter, Gulf Today The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing a new annual sales record of Dhs7.901
EGA, Abu Dhabi Ports welcome largest bulk cargo ship to ever call at Khalifa Port
Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, today announced the arrival of the first fully-laden Capesize vessel to call at any GCC port at its quay at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, inaugurating …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Eclipses Saudi PIF With $29 Billion Deals
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. was the world’s most active sovereign wealth fund last year as it ramped up deal-making across everything from private credit to artificial intelligence.
UAE to pursue CEPA deals in 2025 as it boosts foreign trade goals
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said the UAE will continue to increase its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in 2025, targeting additional …
Brit teen sentenced to 1 year in Dubai prison spends New Year’s in ‘isolation’
A British teenager who was sentenced to one year in prison in Dubai is said to have spent the start of the New Year in “isolation” – as a protest to “bring him home” has been planned for the weekend.
Dubai’s New Year Eve fireworks draw tourists who can’t enjoy dazzling display back home
Some visitors choose to preserve their home country’s traditions while celebrating the festive occasion in the Emirates …
Dubai – the new global leader in business events
The city is drawing business events from around the world, supporting economic growth and enhancing Dubai’s status as a knowledge hub …
New Year in Dubai: Up to 85% discount for 2 days on diamond, pearl jewellery
Looking to buy a diamond or pearl gift for the New Year? For Dubai shoppers who plan to buy a gift for their loved ones in the New Year, here is a good opp..
Tally Solutions celebrates UAE women entrepreneurs with ‘All for Her’ initiative
Tally Solutions, leading business management software provider, launched an initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in the UAE with the successful hosting of “All for Her”. The first edition of this …