Sheikh Mohammed funds Dh8.8 million treatment for toddler
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has pledged to cover approximately Dh8.8 million in medical expenses for a
How AI is reshaping travel across the Middle East
Artificial intelligence is moving from a travel-industry buzzword into a practical tool that could fundamentally change how people search, book and manage their journeys. For the Middle East, where airlines continue
Sunil Grover performs live in Dubai on August 21
Indian comedian and actor Sunil Grover is performing live in Dubai today, August 21, bringing his signature characters, impersonations and spontaneous humour to the Coca-Cola Arena. The show starts at 8pm,
Dubai launches first accredited Bachelor of Music degree
Dubai is expanding its creative education sector with the launch of what is described as the city’s first accredited Bachelor of Music degree, giving aspiring musicians the opportunity to complete
Dubai opens new DWTC bridge, cutting travel time to two minutes
Dubai has opened a new bridge near the Dubai World Trade Centre, cutting travel time for drivers leaving the busy events district from around 10 minutes to just two minutes. The
UAE introduces music royalty fees for businesses
The UAE is introducing a new music licensing system that will require commercial venues to pay annual royalties when playing copyrighted music, marking a major step towards strengthening the country’s
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 10th edition
Dubai Fitness Challenge is returning for its 10th edition, bringing 30 days of sport, wellness and free fitness activities across the city. The 2026 edition will run from October 31 to
UAE moves closer to 6G with Abu Dhabi trials
The UAE is taking another major step towards the next generation of mobile technology after du and Khalifa University completed new 6G field trials in Abu Dhabi. The tests were carried
Foreign investment in Dubai property jumps 26% in Q1
Foreign investment in Dubai’s real estate market continued to accelerate in the first quarter of 2026, reaching Dh148.35 billion ($40.4 billion) and rising 26 per cent year on year. The figures
IHG’s Haitham Mattar explains Middle East hospitality growth
The Middle East continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most attractive hospitality markets, supported by major tourism investment, strong aviation connectivity and long-term economic diversification across