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From heritage breakfasts to landmark cake-cutting moments, the Group celebrates the spirit of unity throughout its Dubai portfolio. As the UAE prepares for its 54th Eid Al Etihad, Central Hotels & Resorts—one of the nation’s rapidly expanding homegrown hospitality names—joins the country in honouring the landmark day with a programme filled with Emirati culture, thoughtful hospitality and family-centred festivities across its three Dubai hotels: Canal Central Hotel Business Bay, Royal Central Hotel The Palm, and C Central Resort The Palm. This year’s celebrations take inspiration from the official 2025 theme, “United,” emphasising the shared identity and togetherness that define the…

The 2025 edition of Brand Me Summit returns to Canadian University Dubai (CUD) on 22–23 November, bringing over 5,000 participants together with more than 60 global business figures, creators, and innovators. The two-day gathering will spotlight personal branding, professional growth, and purpose-driven leadership at the heart of Downtown Dubai. As the world’s pioneering and largest event devoted to personal branding, the summit gathers forward-thinking leaders committed to amplifying their influence and driving meaningful social impact. Attendees will gain practical strategies to advance their careers and unlock new avenues for personal and professional transformation. With global displacement reaching 123 million people,…

Collaboration unveiled at Dubai Airshow 2025 aims to accelerate breakthroughs in next-generation technologies and deepen UAE–France cooperation in advanced scientific development. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Thales, a leading global technology company, to accelerate research and innovation in quantum technologies, autonomous systems and directed energy. Signed during the Dubai Airshow, the agreement establishes a long-term framework for joint research and development, enabling both organisations to drive forward new innovations and practical applications in high-impact fields. The partnership reflects the UAE’s wider…

Gulf Craft, the globally renowned yacht and boat manufacturer headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has been honoured in the Manufacturing Category at the Emirates Labour Market Award 2025. The award, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, is organised annually by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). This year’s ceremony took place on 13 November in Abu Dhabi and celebrated organisations demonstrating excellence in elevating the UAE’s labour market practices. This distinction represents the first time Gulf Craft has…

Thoughtfully designed one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, including exclusive garden homes and premium penthouses offering expansive views of Downtown Dubai and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary Interiors inspired by quiet luxury and Swiss craftsmanship, featuring generous floorplans, smart home systems and high-quality materials such as oak wood, travertine, marble and bronze metal A lifestyle concept aligned with Dubai’s growing demand for wellness-centred, community-focused living, reflecting the city’s move toward integrated “vertical village” neighbourhoods that prioritise wellbeing, convenience and seamless connectivity DHG Properties has unveiled the interior concept and living experience of Helvetia Verde, following its introduction within the forward-thinking…

A new market analysis has reinforced Dubai’s position as a uniquely international city, where residents from all backgrounds establish both professional and family lives. The study, released by fäm Properties, presents Dubai as a network of distinct micro-communities, with the rental landscape clearly segmented in a way that enables different nationalities to settle in neighbourhoods that best reflect their cultural preferences, financial considerations and lifestyle needs. According to data from DXBinteract, tenant demographics vary significantly by location. Neighbourhoods such as Al Warsan 1st and Jebel Ali First are predominantly home to South Asian residents. In Al Warsan 1st, 34% of…

At the Dubai Airshow, RoyalJet confirmed CFM International as the engine supplier for its future fleet The CFM LEAP-1A engine will power RoyalJet’s three firm ACJ320neo orders and six purchase rights RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based premium private jet operator, has confirmed that the CFM LEAP-1A engine will power its incoming fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft currently on order with Airbus. The LEAP-1A engine is produced by CFM International, a joint venture equally owned by GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. The LEAP family has achieved the fastest production ramp-up in commercial aviation, powering 4,000 aircraft within nine years. Its use of…

Dubai has proven to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years. Between January and June 2025, Dubai welcomed more than 9.8 million tourists. That’s a 6% growth compared to the same period the previous year.  Among the many tourist attractions in Dubai are the luxury hotels, which include: The world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa One of the biggest malls in the world, The Dubai Mall, and  The Burj Al Arab, a sail-shaped luxury hotel. These hotels host thousands of visitors every month. In fact, Burj Khalifa reportedly sees 17 million visitors every year, making it one…

Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s foremost private developers, has confirmed a new partnership with Al Rostamani Communications to oversee the supply and installation of Hanwha Vision CCTV surveillance systems for Burj Azizi, set to become the world’s second-tallest tower. The collaboration includes the rollout of high-definition cameras, advanced network video recorders, intelligent video analytics and an integrated monitoring platform designed to ensure high performance, low latency and long-term operational reliability across the entire development. Hanwha Vision, a globally recognised South Korean surveillance technology leader, is renowned for its cutting-edge imaging systems, AI-driven analytics and strong cybersecurity framework. Its solutions…

This early approval underscores SunTec’s contribution to nationwide e-invoicing rollout and strengthened tax governance. SunTec (Xelerate) Business Solutions DMCC, the Dubai subsidiary of SunTec Business Solutions and a global authority in enterprise revenue management and regulatory automation, has received pre-approval from the UAE Ministry of Finance as an authorised e-invoicing provider. The recognition reinforces the company’s ongoing efforts to support the UAE’s transition towards a fully digital tax environment. The UAE’s upcoming e-invoicing requirement, which mandates businesses with annual transactions above USD 100,000 to adopt certified digital invoicing platforms by July 2026, is set to significantly redefine financial management practices.…