• Lapita sees surge in leisure and wedding bookings in 2023

    Dubai, UAE--Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, has reported a surge in demand, bookings from across leisure and corporate segment last year, With its convenient location between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, expansive outdoor spaces, word-class facilities that include seven meeting rooms, and the Tamure Ballroom able to accommodate up to 700...

  • Air Arabia to double fleet

    The plan will boost Abu Dhabi's tourism market.

  • Hollywood sensation Jason Momoa is new ‘Chief Island Officer’ of Yas Island Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi, UAE – Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the country’s leisure and entertainment destination, appoints Jason Momoa to be the destination’s newest Chief Island Officer.  American actor Momoa assumes the former role of stand-up comedian Kevin Hart who announced the end of his reign as Chief Island Officer earlier this...

  • US sees surprise hiring surge as unemployment edges down

    US job gains surged unexpectedly last month as unemployment slipped to its lowest rate in over five decades, government data showed. The world's biggest economy added 517,000 jobs in January after a five-month slowdown in hiring, as the jobless rate edged down to 3.4 percent, said the Labor Department in...

  • Innovations keep manufacturers going in Middle East

    More organizations in the region are trying to turn their current challenges into advantages through innovations and by improving skills to collaborate with suppliers and allies.

  • Al Bateen ladies’ beach in Abu Dhabi to be given makeover

    Al Bateen ladies' beach in Abu Dhabi will be redeveloped with public amenities in order to brighten its appeal as a leisure and adventure spot. The redevelopment aligns with the The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) plan to increase recreational facilities, improve the quality of life in the emirate,...

  • Saudi Crown Prince opens up on every little thing

    Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created quite a few ripples with his views on all things important during his first interview to a non-Saudi publication in two years.

  • Recovering US economy adds 531,000 jobs in October

    The unemployment rate also dropped slightly from 4.8% to 4.6%, the lowest since the pandemic.

  • Qiddiya: Saudi Arabia’s Disneyland

    The destination will include a Formula 1 racing trajectory, a Six Flags Theme Park, a water park and sporting venues like football grounds, and a large selection of cultural, creative, and artistic activities.

  • Abu Dhabi’s IHC looks at ‘few billion dollars’ deals

    International Holding Co (IHC), Abu Dhabi’s largest conglomerate, is looking at acquisitions of various companies in different sectors.

  • Mishal Al-Hokair to head MENA’s Leisure and Attractions Council

    Al-Hokair, a Saudi national, brings new industry insights to the board  MENALAC represents the leisure, entertainment and attractions industry in the MENA Mishal Al-Hokair, deputy CEO and general manager,  entertainment of Al-Hokair Group, has been elected as new president of Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC)....