Numbers revealed: Emirates passengers ate this many chocolates onboard

Sweet stats: This is how many chocolates Emirates passengers ate onboard

Emirates offers a wide selection of premium chocolates as part of its inflight dining service on routes to 140 destinations worldwide.

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Primrose Capital secures key ADGM regulatory nod, eyes MENA expansion

Primrose seeks to deepen the investment corridor between Singapore and Abu Dhabi at a time when the two jurisdictions are stepping up cooperation on fintech and capital-markets development

etihad launches flight to Atlanta

Etihad launches flight to Atlanta, US; other route announcements

Guests travelling from Abu Dhabi benefit from the convenience of the US Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility at Zayed International Airport

flydubai partners with emaratech to introduce smart biometric gates

flydubai just made travel easier for its pilots,crew: Here’s how

This technology provides a faster, more secure, and paperless experience for crew members reporting for duty

Gulf Business Awards 2025: Celebrating businesses across the region

Gulf Business Awards 2025: Nominations, registration details revealed

This event will once again honour the companies and individuals shaping the Gulf’s economic and business landscape

Inside Enclave: A look at Wynn Al Marjan Island's latest ultra-luxe concept

Inside Enclave: A look at Wynn Al Marjan Island’s latest ultra-luxe concept

Slated to open in early 2027, Enclave is being positioned as a “destination within a destination”

Dubai to have 3 new international universities: Details revealed

Dubai to have 3 new international universities: Details revealed

Dubai is already home to 41 higher education institutions, 37 of which are international branch campuses

decentralised finance

DeFi Technologies enters MENA market with Dubai launch

The move aims to support the growing institutional appetite for digital assets in the UAE and broader Gulf region

Dubai Land Department-RTA partnership: How will it change real estate, mobility?

Dubai Land Department-RTA partnership: How will it change real estate, mobility?

The partnership supports Dubai’s vision of delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that cater to future aspirations and bolster strategic goals

ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond

ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond

This first DLT-based digitally native bond will be issued by FAB, listed on ADX and made available on HSBC Orion platform

Dubai Duty Free shatters sales records in 2025: What’s driving the growth?

Dubai Duty Free shatters sales records in 2025: What’s driving the growth?

The robust performance was driven by a surge in travel during the Eid holidays and the early summer season

Off-plan sales surge in Dubai's Business Bay: What’s driving the boom?

Off-plan sales surge in Dubai’s Business Bay: What’s driving the boom?

The figures underscore rising investor confidence in the district’s central location, upscale living, and consistent returns

Mubadala announces agreement to invest in Loscam International

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Loscam operates across 12 markets including Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Greater China

Dubai Airshow 2025: Big players, top tech, aviation innovations unveiled

Dubai Airshow 2025: Expect big players, aviation innovations

The show will reflect the UAE’s bold vision for aviation, aligning with the sector’s rapid growth trajectory

Autoworld to invest Dhs45m in new Jafza facility to boost regional trade

Autoworld to invest Dhs45m in new Jafza facility to boost regional trade

The project, expected to be completed by 2026, is positioned to meet rising demand in high-growth, cost-sensitive markets across the region

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Qatar’s economy grows 3.7% in Q1 2025

The non-hydrocarbon sector accounted for 63.6 per cent of real GDP, or approximately QAR115bn, an increase from 62.6 per cent in the same quarter last year

Sheikh Zayed to Al Khail just got faster: Dubai's RTA completes new road project

Sheikh Zayed to Al Khail just got faster: Dubai’s RTA completes new road project

The authority also upgraded the connecting ramps between the surface road and the First Al Khail Road bridge from one lane to two

More legroom, more cities: Where Emirates’ upgraded aircraft will be flying

The airline has completed 60 retrofits to date, with one aircraft undergoing a full interior upgrade every three weeks

Nearly 962,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

New Umrah season: How many visas have been issued so far?

The early rush of Umrah applications follows a notably successful Hajj season, during which the country implemented streamlined procedures

Date announced: Air Arabia resumes flights to Damascus

Date announced: Air Arabia resumes flights to Damascus

The move underscores Air Arabia’s continued commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and offering value-driven travel options

Dubai Fountain: How is the world's largest icon maintained?

Dubai Fountain: How is the world’s largest icon maintained?

Every concrete block has been treated, primed, and sealed with a waterproofing layer to ensure long-term protection

Abu Dhabi population rises 7.5% in 2024, exceeds 4 million

Abu Dhabi population rises 7.5% in 2024, exceeds 4 million

The emirate retained its title as the world’s safest city for the ninth year running and was ranked the most liveable city in the MENA region for a seventh consecutive year in 2025

Dubai's aerial taxi services: RTA tests region's first flight

Dubai’s aerial taxi services: RTA tests region’s first flight

The aerial taxi is powered by electricity, generates zero operating emissions, and has been engineered to operate at significantly lower noise levels

Have an inactive business in UAE? Here’s what you should know

MoHRE has urged employers to cancel licences and update the legal status of their workers if an establishment ceases operations for any reason

Amazon.ae launches Amazon Bazaar; products as low as Dhs4

Amazon Bazaar launches in UAE: products as low as Dhs4

The service is currently in beta and available to select UAE users, with a full rollout expected in the coming weeks

Saudi tightens tourism rules: Fines soar to SAR250,000 for unlicensed operators

Jobs on the rise: Saudi’s unemployment hits record low

The labor force participation rate among Saudi women climbed to 36.3 per cent, while their unemployment rate dropped to 10.5 per cent

UAE: Here are the fuel prices for July 2025

UAE: These are the fuel prices for July 2025

The price for Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh 2.70 per litre, up from Dh 2.58 in June

Dubai's new road upgrade: Smoother flow between Sheikh Zayed, Al Wasl

Dubai’s new road upgrade: Smoother flow between Sheikh Zayed, Al Wasl

The upgraded route passes through one of Dubai’s busiest districts and is home to major destinations such as City Walk

Tabreed, CVC DIF to acquire PAL Cooling from Multiply Group in Dhs3.8bn deal

Tabreed, CVC DIF to acquire PAL Cooling from Multiply Group in Dhs3.8bn deal

Founded in 2006, PAL Cooling is a key player in the UAE’s district cooling sector, working with major developers such as Aldar Properties, Modon and Imkan

Red Sea International Company announces plan for FIrst Fix IPO-Getty Images For illustrative purposes

IPO update: Red Sea International plans to list First Fix unit on Tadawul

Earlier this month, on June 3, RSI appointed a special committee of three independent directors to advise shareholders regarding the proposed IPO