• UAE hotel industry basks in festive Ramadan spirit

    Now, hotel bookings will rise for Eid Al-Fitr, with Gulf markets predicted to see a considerable spike in travel bookings from April 28 to May 5, 2022, which coincides with the resumption of large exhibitions in several GCC capitals.
  • Region needs tourism to beat inflation

    Despite the global closures and economic crisis, the tourism sector in the Gulf region fared well in 2021 due to several factors such as the easing of restrictions and government support.
  • UAE and Australia discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations

    The deliberations were held during a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with David Hurley, the Governor-General of Australia, at Expo 2020 Dubai. They also discussed several issues of mutual interest and the latest developments regionally and globally. The two...
  • Emirates Islamic 2021 net profit $224m on higher non-funded income

    Emirates Islamic’s net profit jumped to AED 823 million ($224 million) for 2021 on higher non-funded income and a significant reduction in the cost of risk reflecting the strong economic recovery, the bank said. The bank, which is one of four Islamic banks in Dubai, said in a statement that...
  • GCC countries competing to lead the world in AI

    Several countries in the region have already formed AI policies to support their national goals after this technology demonstrated its ability to serve in several areas.
  • Cisco shares vision for a digital future at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Located at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Partner Hub, Cisco’s digitally powered environment takes inspiration from natural groves and their intelligent underground systems.
  • Dubai Expo unveils its gleaming pavilions

    Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region with estimates of 25 million visitors over its six-month lifespan.
  • Dubai Customs clears AED948m worth of goods to be exhibited at EXPO

    Days before the EXPO2020 kicks off, Dubai Customs has cleared goods worth AED948 million that will be exhibited at the grand event. The total weight of the goods stood at mammoth 12,600 tonnes.
  • Villas to drive Dubai realty growth in Q4

    Arabian Ranches, Dubailand, Dubai South, Palm Jumeirah, MBR City, Dubai Hills Estate and DAMAC Hills 2 are likely to be prime areas for villa transactions during the fourth quarter as they are receiving a lot of enquiries from the investors and end-users