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…
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The five Rio Convention Presidencies—UNFCCC COP30, CBD COP16, CBD COP17, UNCCD COP16 and UNCCD COP17—joined together to urge faster, more coordinated action across climate, biodiversity and land workstreams. Leaders unveiled the Belém Joint Statement, the inaugural shared declaration from the Action Agenda community, signalling a strengthened era of joint implementation across the Rio Conventions. Youth leaders, Indigenous groups, researchers, municipalities and government representatives called for science-informed, rights-based and community-driven approaches to secure lasting progress. During the high-level discussion titled Bridging Action Agendas from COP16 to COP30: Strengthening Synergies Across Land, Climate, and Nature, representatives of the UNCCD COP16 and UNFCCC…
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…
New Hilton property to open in Manama’s Al Seef District Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the opening of the Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences, marking the arrival of a new concept that blends residential-style comfort with premium hospitality in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Located in the vibrant Al Seef District of Manama, the property brings together the conveniences of home with Hilton’s signature service. The hotel was officially inaugurated by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking an important addition to Bahrain’s expanding luxury tourism and hospitality offering. Hotel owner…
STORY Hospitality, a hospitality management company under the Abu Dhabi Capital Group, has announced the appointment of Ameer Rehman as its new Vice President of Finance. Ameer, a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) who qualified with PwC, brings over two decades of financial leadership across the international hospitality industry. His career has taken him through the UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider EMEA region, where he has become known for his expertise in strategic financial governance, operational optimisation and high-performing team leadership. Victor Abou-Ghanem, CEO of STORY Hospitality, says: “We are thrilled to welcome Ameer Rehman to STORY Hospitality.…
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…