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Rixos Hotels Egypt Marks 25th Anniversary with Expansion Plans and Star-Studded Summer 2025 Line-Up

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Rixos Hotels Egypt is set to elevate Egypt’s tourism landscape with a bold new vision of luxury and entertainment. Under the leadership of Mr. Erkan Yildirim, Managing Director of Rixos Hotels Egypt, the brand is unveiling a series of major expansions, iconic destination developments, and a star-studded summer entertainment […]
Automotive Tech

Slate Truck unveiled: An affordable, customisable EV

Base price of $20,000 A new American electric vehicle startup is turning heads in the automotive industry by breaking the rules. Slate, an auto manufacturer, has announced its radically simplified and customisable electric pickup, known simply as the Slate Truck. It is bold, back-to-basics, and aims to deliver electric mobility at a price that breaks […]
Business UAE

Dubai’s open number plate auction inches to AED100 million

Top seller sells for AED8.35 million Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) achieved a historic milestone on April 26, 2025, with its 118th open auction for exclusive Dubai emirate vehicle number plates. The event generated approximately AED100 million, setting a new record for the highest proceeds in Dubai RTA’s auction history. The top-selling plate was […]
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Sleek Styling: The 2025 INFINITI QX55

With it’s iconic sloped roofline and bold presence, the 2025 INFINITI QX55 stands out for its daring design, meticulously crafted interior and convenient technology, making for a stylish and comfortable drive. The 2025 INFINITI QX55 offers buyers a choice of three highly equipped grades, each featuring the standard confidence of INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Adding
Lifestyle Real Estate

Richmind launches Oystra ultra-luxury project

At Al Marjan Island Dubai-based luxury property developer Richmind launched Oystra, an ultra-luxury development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, at an exclusive event at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on April 25, 2025. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the bespoke residential project marks a significant step for Richmind, a premium developer known for […]
Business

PayPal unveils Middle East and Africa regional HQ in Dubai

To facilitate regional ops Paypal, based in San Jose, California, has inaugurated its regional headquarters in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Dubai Internet City, marking a significant milestone in the digital commerce platform’s global expansion strategy. The Dubai Internet City location now serves as a strategic base for PayPal, enabling the company to […]
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EPA Opens New Horizons for Local Book Creators at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival and the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) continues its drive to propel the UAE’s publishing industry to ever-wider horizons, intensifying its ongoing efforts to support its members by maintaining a strategic presence at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival and the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025—two of the region’s, and indeed the world’s, premier cultural
Aviation UAE

UAE’s first hybrid heliport gets regulatory approval in what is also a world-first

Located in Abu Dhabi emirate The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved the design for transforming a cruise terminal helipad in Abu Dhabi emirate into a hybrid heliport. This pioneering site will support traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a major step forward in the UAE’s ambitions to […]
Events

Expo 2025 Osaka welcomes one million visitors since opening

In 11 days’ time Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai has reached a significant milestone, drawing over one million visitors just 11 days after opening its doors. The achievement was reached on April 23, 2025, signalling strong momentum for the six-month event, which is expected to attract more than 28 million people. Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai runs […]
Aviation Travel

United Airlines takes flight with JetZero

For fuel-efficient blended wing aircraft United Airlines has announced a significant investment in JetZero, a California-based aerospace start-up developing a next-generation aircraft designed to cut fuel use and carbon emissions while delivering a transformative passenger experience. The partnership includes a conditional order for up to 100 aircraft, with the option for