As regional growth accelerates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents a 37%
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With August 4, 2025, deadline Dubai-based Drydocks World, a key shipyard under DP World, has launched a public competition to name a 5,000-tonne floating crane, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region once completed. The heavy-lift crane, currently being constructed by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua […]
As UAE summer temperatures soar Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the second phase of a major upgrade to ventilation and air conditioning systems across Dubai’s metro network, in a move aimed at sustaining operational performance and commuter comfort during the Arabian Gulf region’s harsh summer months. The works, which were carried out across […]
Highlighting 300,000 years of UAE history The Zayed National Museum, the future national museum of the United Arab Emirates, is scheduled to open to the public in December 2025, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Situated in the Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital, the museum will present a […]
With Dubai launch this August Chinese automaker Chery Group will launch its new electric vehicle (EV) brand, iCAUR, in Dubai on August 1, 2025, as part of an ambitious expansion into the Middle East. The event will mark the global debut of the iCAUR V27 and V23 models, signalling the company’s entry into one of […]
From September 10-11, 2025 Global interest in sustainable agriculture is set to converge in the UAE this September, as Dubai prepares to host the 6th Global Vertical Farming Show, an event expected to draw policymakers, researchers, and technology leaders from across the world. The event will take place on September 10-11, 2025, at the Festival […]
As regional market grows A growing demand for temperature-sensitive goods and expanding healthcare needs are fuelling rapid growth in the cold chain logistics sector across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), with Dubai set to host one of the industry’s largest regional gatherings in September 2025. The 2nd World Cold Chain Expo is scheduled for […]
In high-stakes decision-making Business leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are displaying an unprecedented level of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), with the majority confident that AI systems can make crucial decisions that impact their professional lives, according to a new study. The report also reveals that employees are increasingly willing to let AI […]
Ahead of $3m global mobility challenge Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed a series of field evaluations on autonomous transport technologies in China, as part of preparations for the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, set to take place from September 24-25, 2025. Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025, which carries a […]
From Dubai to Scotland A group of intrepid adventurers from the United Arab Emirates has launched an ambitious overland journey spanning 26 countries, setting off from Dubai and concluding in Scotland. The 12,600km-long expedition aims to promote cultural exchange and foster a spirit of adventure, while documenting stories that connect diverse communities across the globe.
For upscale UAE development With a decade of dominance in India’s real estate sector, Pune-based Mantra Properties is stepping onto the international stage by launching Jacob&Co Residences by Mantra, its first overseas luxury development at Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Ankit Gupta, Executive Director of Mantra Properties,





























