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Golden visa for Dubai teachers.

Top of the class: Dubai’s best teachers now eligible for golden visas

Golden Visas will be awarded to top educators in private early childhood centres, schools, and higher education institutions in Dubai

AEON: Pioneering longevity and regenerative wellness in Dubai

Nestled within the iconic Atlantis The Royal, AEON is much more than a medical facility

Elie Naaman of Ellington Properties on key real estate trends in Dubai

Ellington Properties’ CEO on trends driving Dubai’s real estate sector

The co-founder and CEO of Ellington Properties shares insights on changing consumer preferences, opportunities for the market and the developer’s upcoming plans

TECOM to buy commercial asset in Dubai Internet City for Dhs720m

TECOM to buy commercial asset in Dubai Internet City for Dhs720m

The commercial asset features five interconnected blocks offering a gross leasable area of 370,761 square feet

Why HNWIs are flocking to Dubai’s real estate development management sector

Real Estate Development Management is shaping up to be a preferred strategy for institutional and high-net-worth investors, offering access to more attractive deals in Dubai.

Global Surfaces opens Dhs100m manufacturing facility in Jafza

Global Surfaces unveils Dhs100m manufacturing facility in Jafza

The facility, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, will boost advanced manufacturing and meet the surging demand for artificial quartz

Join the Golf Digest Middle East Oktoberfest at The Els Club

Join Golf Digest on October 18 for this one-of-a-kind golfing experience with tasty treats both on and off course to keep you going

IHG and The first group sign agreement making the Ciel a part of the vignette collection image first group

World’s soon-to-be tallest hotel, Ciel, joins IHG’s luxury Vignette Collection

Standing over 80 stories high, the luxurious property will feature more than 1,000 rooms and suites

Dubai delivers 12 hotels, over 2,700 rooms in H1 2024

Dubai delivers 12 hotels, over 2,700 rooms in H1 2024

The growth is set to continue, with 40 more hotels expected to open by the end of 2024, as well as 4,748 more rooms between 2026 and 2027

Speed limits increased on Dubai's Al Amardi street image RTA X

Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

The RTA will update traffic signs and road markings along the affected segments to ensure compliance with the new speed limits

dubai metro music festival to begin on Sept 21 image-RTA

Dubai Metro Music Festival kicks off on Sept 21 – performances at these stations

This weeklong event will transform five Dubai metro stations into cultural hubs, featuring performances by 20 musicians from the UAE and around the globe

PJT Partners to acquire Dubai-based deNovo Partners

US investment bank PJT Partners to acquire Dubai-based deNovo Partners

The deal will help PJT Partners expand its presence in the Middle East, giving it access to a diverse client base

Dubai ranks among top 5 in global shipping index for 5th consecutive year

Dubai ranks among top 5 in global shipping index for fifth year

Dubai is the only Arab city among the top 20 listed in the 2024 International Shipping Centre Development Index

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UAE unveils ‘Invest in the Emirates’ campaign, fronted by Idris Elba

The campaign showcases the UAE’s strengths, such as its tax-free business environment, and strong government backing for entrepreneurship

Revealed: What the ultra-luxe Baccarat Hotel Dubai has on offer

Revealed: What the ultra-luxe Baccarat Hotel Dubai will offer

Inspired by the famed Baccarat crystal, the hotel’s architecture features shimmering glass towers that complement Downtown Dubai’s skyline

Dubai opens 2 major bridges to ease traffic flow

Dubai just opened two huge bridges — here’s how they’ll change your commute

The Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project is part of RTA’s broader master plan to develop key east-west traffic corridors and arterial roads

The Blackstone headquarters in in New York, US, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Blackstone Inc.'s real estate arm weighed on the investment giant’s second-quarter results, as high interest rates crimped property valuations and investors pumped less money into the business. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

Blackstone mulls selling stake in Dubai-based visa firm VFS Global

The asset management firm bought a majority stake in VFS Global from EQT in October 2021, with EQT retaining a minority position

Sheikh Mohammed Establishes New Media Firm ‘Mada’ in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed establishes new Dubai media firm ‘Mada’

Mada Media Company, a private joint-stock company (PJSC), will be tasked with managing, developing, and operating advertising sites across Dubai

DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

Dubai: DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

The AI Centre will occupy two floors and integrate DMCC’s other tech-focused platforms, including the DMCC Crypto and Gaming Centres

Built for air taxis, Danube unveils Bayz102 tower

Apart from the helipad for sky taxis, Bayz102 is expected to feature more than 40 amenities in Dubai’s Business Bay area

Hala Taxi bookings available thru whatsapp Image Hala Taxi

In Dubai, you can now book taxis via WhatsApp

This new feature aims to streamline the booking process by leveraging the widely used messaging app, enhancing accessibility for both residents and tourists

Dubai, Abu Dhabi rankings rise global real estate transparency index: JLL

Dubai, Abu Dhabi rise in global real estate transparency index

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have continued to enhance their data and service offerings through the REST and DARI platforms

Carrefour forays into India in partnership with Apparel

Carrefour teams up with Dubai’s Apparel Group to expand into India

The partnership will be aimed at North India initially, with further expansion planned across the country

Tourism’s share to UAE GDP seen at Dhs450bn by 2031

Tourism’s share of UAE GDP to hit Dhs450bn by 2031

The sector’s contribution to the economy rose by 11.7 per cent to Dhs220bn last year and is forecasted to rise to 12 per cent or Dhs236bn in 2024

Dubai Mashreq Metro Station renamed to insurancemarket

Mashreq Metro Station gets new name; more details here

RTA will begin implementing the new name on both external and internal signage, including directional signs, smart systems, public transport apps, and onboard audio announcements

How AIX is scaling investment to new heights

Scaling new heights: How AIX is redefining global investment opportunities

From navigating market fluctuations to seizing new avenues for growth, AIX has demonstrated resilience and agility at every turn

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

The electronic platform establishes a centralised database for parking permits issued to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Global Village announces dates for Season 29

Global Village announces dates for Season 29

In its 28th season, Global Village welcomed 10 million visitors during – its longest season to date

India’s SpiceJet faces fresh regulatory challenges

India’s aviation watchdog puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance

The current disruption is the latest in a long list of troubles for SpiceJet, which has struggled to restore operations

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) approves 61 new firms in H1 2024

Dubai Financial Services Authority approves 61 new firms in H1

DFSA’s efforts have also bolstered the growth of the capital markets within the DIFC, which remains the world’s largest market for ESG sukuk