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Dubai Holding acquires the iconic The Westin Paris – Vendome
The hotel, with its ultra-prime location, is one of the most sought-after real estate assets in Paris, France.
Business

Dubai tourist visa: 10-day overstay grace period abolished
Dubai, UAE - Dubai has scrapped the 10-day grace period for visitors whose tourist visas have expired, Arabian Business reported...
Jordanian-Saudi royal wedding marks historic union
The couple exchanged their vows in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony called "katb al-ketab" in an open-air gazebo adorned with...
Arts & Culture
8 new industrial projects announced at Abu Dhabi’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ event
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Eight new projects were announced on Thursday during the Make it in the Emirates Forum in...
Business

Qatar, UAE lead GCC in women participation, women catching up
Dubai, UAE - Around 70 percent of top-performing teams in the GCC have a higher percentage of women, underscoring the positive impact of gender diversity on organizational success, a survey by Bain & Company has revealed. Leading the way in this transformation are the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, while Saudi Arabia has experienced...
Economy

‘Benzema and Messi to Saudi Arabia?’: Saudi minister’s comment fuels speculation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sports, Abdelaziz Al-Faisal, has reportedly added fuel to the speculation surrounding Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema's potential moves to the Gulf country, effectively ending their careers in European football. Benzema is said to have received a staggering €400 million offer from an undisclosed Saudi Arabian club, as...