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Revealed: The world’s most luxurious airports

The UAE’s Dubai International Airport ranks first, followed by the UK’s Heathrow Airport and Qatar’s Hamad International Airport

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Italian Trade Commissioner on why the UAE loves ‘Made in Italy’

Highlighting the positive trends in the market, Soldani underscores the opportunities for trade and cooperation between the two countries

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Top travel trends for 2024: Study unpacks UAE traveller habits

From choosing sustainable travel options to making up to two outbound trips in 2024 are some of the trends being followed by UAE travelers

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Eid Al Fitr 2024 to coincide with solar eclipse? An astronomer predicts so

This eclipse is predicted to coincide with the new moon at the end of Ramadan

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Spotify’s Akshat Harbola is keen to support local talent, read to know more

The managing director for the MENA region and South Asia shares the key trends impacting the streaming platform, inclusive initiatives that are bringing fresh talent to the fore and his strategy to get everyone on Spotify

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Here’s why Bentley is big on bespoke, shares CEO Adrian Hallmark

Bentley’s chairman and CEO gives us an insight into the company’s performance in 2023 and why customisation is key to its success in the region

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Hajj 2024: Registrations open for Saudi citizens, residents

Those wishing to perform Hajj from the kingdom can register via the ministry’s website or through the ‘Nusuk’ application

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Hai Ramadan returns to Expo City in March; here’s what to expect

The Ramadan-themed event is expected to held from March 9 to April 8 this year

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On the road with Rolls-Royce’s first EV, the Spectre

The EV delivers a driving experience that’s as smooth, quiet and powerful as its fuel-powered predecessors

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Chinese New Year celebrations 2024: Fireworks in Dubai, Dragon Show in Abu Dhabi

From iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab to family-friendly destinations such as Global Village, numerous celebrations have been organised to ring in the Lunar New Year

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Rolls-Royce marks Lunar New Year with ‘Year of the Dragon’ Phantom and Cullinan: In photos

Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective has revealed a modern, minimalistic expression of the dragon never previously seen in its cars

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GCC travel and tourism: On a steady path to growth

Chris Ross, chief commercial officer, EMEA Collinson, gives us insights into how the travel industry is contributing to the region’s economy and key travel trends

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Five ways ‘digital’ consumers are reshaping retail in 2024

Against a backdrop of mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and increasing digitalisation, consumers are seeking out online platforms dedicated to securing the best deals

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Coffee Planet expands its footprint in Abu Dhabi

The leading specialty coffee company in the Middle East says it is expanding its presence in the UAE with a new store in the capital

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Emirates Literature Festival 2024: A celebration of stories, books and people

Known as the region’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word, the festival has for over a decade and a half, hosted international and regional writers, poets, thinkers, and speakers from around the globe

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How Womena is amplifying the voices of trailblazing Arab women

“We are a purpose-driven organisation and so ‘People’ and ‘Purpose’ will always be above ‘Profit’,” says Womena’s Elissa Freiha

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Lessons in wellbeing: Creating a conscious planet with Sadhguru

Sadhguru is the founder of the world’s largest people’s movement, Conscious Planet – Save Soil, which has touched over four billion people worldwide

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Power Letters 2024: Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of Almosafer

A surge in visitor numbers is on the cards both in Saudi Arabia and the wider region when the announced unified GCC tourist visa begins to be implemented

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UAE passport ranking rises to 11th place; these countries topped the 2024 list

The UAE remains the biggest climber on the Henley Passport Index over the past decade, adding an impressive 106 destinations to its visa-free score since 2014

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UAE, Kosovo approve visa-free entry for citizens

UAE citizens holding valid passports for at least six months are exempt from the visa requirement for entry into Kosovo and can stay there for up to 90 days per visit

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Saudi’s new ‘passengers with no bags’ service — what you need to know

The ‘Passengers with No Bags’ service has been launched across domestic and international Saudi airports, enabling travellers to ship their luggage ahead from home to any destination

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‘UAE is a very important market for us’: SailGP MD Andrew Thompson

SailGP kicks off its first Abu Dhabi event on January 13-14 , with Mubadala increasing its commitment to the racing championship over the next three seasons

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Woofing success: The Petshop’s CEO talks dogs, cats and investments

The UAE’s pet care industry is worth over $360m and is expected to reach $2bn by 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s Avalon Pharma partners with AlUla Peregrina Trading

The patented formulas that will emerge from the collaboration will undergo a few months of formulation, tests and assessment process

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Here are top 5 travel trends in the Middle East for 2024

Priority Pass operator Collinson shares that from backpacking to wellness retreats, the rise in holidays that enable travellers to get back to basics is undeniable

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM unveils plans for lifestyle community Norlana

Located on the coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba, the lifestyle community will have a 120-berth marina that will serve as an international hub for superyachts

New Year’s Eve in Dubai: RTA announces marine transit offers

New Year’s Eve in Dubai: Watch fireworks from the sea aboard RTA ferry, abra

The Dubai Ferry, Water Bus, Water Taxi and abras have special appeal to Dubai residents, visitors, and tourists, thanks to the picturesque coastal line of the city

Saudi Arabia's first opera house is being built in Diriyah

Saudi Arabia’s first opera house is being built here

Designed by the world-renowned architectural firm Snøhetta, the Royal Diriyah Opera House will be built in the heart of Diriyah

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Dubai Shopping Festival begins: Deals, discounts, fireworks, prizes on offer

Starting on December 8, the Dubai Shopping Festival will run until January 14

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Abu Dhabi: Here are the UAE capital’s latest Michelin starred restaurants

Erth, an Emirati restaurant is the latest entrant to the ‘star’ line-up