Emirates has signed eleven partnership agreements on the second day of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, deepening its collaboration with seven destinations and opening access to and supporting new customer segments across its global network, as well as expanding codeshare agreements for deeper cooperation with partner airlines. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE […]

GISEC Global 2026, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, opens tomorrow at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City, at a time when artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and increasingly sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure are driving unprecedented demand for international cybersecurity collaboration. Now in its 15th edition, GISEC Global is positioning Dubai as a […]

flydubai announced today the launch of its dedicated freighter operations, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s diversification strategy and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global logistics and trade hub. Starting 01 October 2026, the airline will integrate three Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft into its fleet through a wet-lease agreement with SolitAir. Delivering 23,000 kg […]

Technology, talent and an unwavering focus on the customer will be critical to maintaining competitiveness as the travel industry enters its next phase of growth, according to senior industry leaders at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The insights were revealed during From Rebound to Readiness: Shaping What’s Next Across the Travel Ecosystem, an executive roundtable presented by […]

NEOPAY, a leading payments solutions provider in the UAE, has partnered with CBD to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gain easier access to financing for their working capital requirements and banking services, supporting their growth and day-to-day business needs. Through the partnership, eligible NEOPAY merchants will be able to explore financing options from CBD to […]

Global investors, government leaders, sovereign wealth funds, entrepreneurs and multinational companies will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre from 12 to 14 April 2027 when AIM Congress returns for another major edition of its international investment platform. The three-day event is designed around one central objective: connecting capital with opportunities. Governments want foreign investment. Companies […]

The global food and beverage industry will return to the UAE on an even larger scale from 15 to 19 March 2027 when Gulfood operates across both Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City. The five-day exhibition has become one of the world’s most influential commercial platforms for food sourcing, international […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its third quarterly meeting for Business Groups and Business Councils of 2026, bringing together 80 representatives from groups and councils. The meeting explored the latest efforts to support private sector growth and enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has announced the launch of the third edition of its flagship Millionaire programme, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding positive financial behaviour and fostering a strong savings culture in the UAE. Running from 1 September 2026 to 31 […]

flydubai has announced the next phase of its growth strategy, expanding its fleet beyond 100 aircraft and launching a new cabin retrofit programme in September. The airline will take delivery of 11 additional aircraft in 2026, including seven Boeing 737-9 MAX and four Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking a significant step in its ongoing expansion. The […]

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is highlighting the scale and direction of its growth strategy at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, with 40 properties and 8,334 keys under development alongside 78 operating properties representing across the region. Saudi Arabia accounts for 10 of […]

Emirates and Al Etihad Payments have signed an agreement to bring Jaywan, the UAE’s national card scheme to Emirates, expanding payment options for customers booking travel from Dubai. The agreement was formally signed by Abdulla Al Olama, Vice President Commercial Operations UAE for Emirates and Andrea Cianchetti, Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Al Etihad Payments, witnessed […]

Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai 2026 will return to Dubai World Trade Centre from 10-12 November, bringing together education leaders, policymakers, educators, investors, innovators and suppliers at a time of significant growth and transformation across the region’s education sector. From Early Years and K-12 to Higher Education, investment in new institutions, infrastructure, technology […]

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 officially opened its Future Stage today, with industry leaders examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond personalisation, chatbots and automated customer service to reshape the underlying systems on which the global travel industry operates. Located within the Tech & Innovation Hub at the newly launched ATM Travel Tech, Rachel […]

Emirates is starting Arabian Travel Market 2026 strong with the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding with tourism boards across the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, alongside renewed agreements with technology and retail partners. Emirates partners with tourism boards to build awareness in source markets across the airline’s network of nearly 140 […]

Arabian Adventures, part of the Emirates Group, has announced an AED 8 million expansion of The Fort – Lisaili, unveiling the destination’s new concept and design vision at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2026. The investment reflects growing demand for experience-led tourism among both international visitors and UAE residents and supports Dubai’s continued development as a […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members more reasons to plan their next getaway, with the chance to earn double Skywards Miles on eligible Emirates and flydubai flights across their global networks. From 15 to 30 September 2026, members must register for the offer and book an eligible Emirates or flydubai […]

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has partnered with the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) to modernise and future-proof DGCX’s market infrastructure through the implementation of a next-generation integrated trading, clearing, and surveillance solution. The transformation programme will provide DGCX with a […]

XS.com, the leading global multi-asset broker and fintech innovator, is set to take a prominent role as Global Sponsor of Dubai Forex Expo 2026, taking place on September 22–23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. Organized by HQMENA, the two-day event will bring together traders, investors, brokers, financial institutions, technology providers, and […]

Pepperstone, a leading global online broker, announced today its participation in the upcoming Forex Expo Dubai 2026, one of the region’s premier gatherings for the online trading and financial services industry, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 22 and 23 September 2026. The Pepperstone team will welcome participants and visitors […]

Dubai’s property market was tested this summer, but the more important story is how it responded. Sales fell sharply in May before recovering through June and July and easing again in August. Prices, however, remained firm across most communities. Rental activity reached a record high. Off-plan continued to account for the majority of purchases, while […]

The Middle East’s rapidly growing specialty-coffee industry will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26 to 28 January 2027 when World of Coffee Dubai returns for its sixth edition. Organised by DXB LIVE in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, the event has grown dramatically since launching in the UAE. World of Coffee Dubai […]

The global healthcare industry will gather on an unprecedented scale from 25 to 28 January 2027 when World Health Expo Dubai expands across both Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City and Dubai World Trade Centre. Formerly known as Arab Health, the event has entered a new era under the World Health Expo brand while retaining […]

The technologies shaping the future of buildings will come together at Dubai World Trade Centre from 12 to 14 January 2027 when Light + Intelligent Building Middle East returns for its landmark 20th edition. The exhibition has evolved far beyond its original focus on lighting. More than 300 exhibitors are expected across seven product sectors […]

The international security, safety and emergency-response industry will begin 2027 with one of its largest global gatherings when Intersec Global returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 12 to 14 January. More than 1,000 exhibitors are expected across five major domains covering national security and law enforcement, cybersecurity and resilience, surveillance and physical security, fire […]

One of the world’s largest technology events is preparing for a major transformation as GITEX GLOBAL 2026 moves to Expo City Dubai from 7 to 11 December. After decades of growth at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is relocating to Dubai Exhibition Centre and shifting from its traditional October schedule to December. The change […]

flydubai continues to strengthen its network and add capacity as it responds to resilient travel demand. The airline has restored operations to 85% of its network, demonstrating the agility of its business model and its ability to progressively adapt to a changing operating environment. This flexibility has enabled flydubai to grow to more than 125 […]

Dubai Chambers recently organised a specialised workshop exploring the practical applications of artificial intelligence in the legal field. The session was designed to raise awareness among the business community of the potential to leverage AI across legal services, risk management, and compliance. Hosted at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters in collaboration with legal AI platform Qistas, law […]

Emaar Hospitality Group will participate in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will showcase the continued evolution, growth, and diversification of its hospitality and leisure portfolio at stand HC1210. A broader hospitality and leisure portfolio As the hospitality arm of Emaar Properties, Emaar Hospitality […]

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched its Business Banking campaign, offering UAE SMEs the opportunity to win a share of AED 1.5 million in cash prizes. Running from 1 September to 31 December 2026, the campaign will see 21 businesses win cash prizes, including a Grand Prize […]

du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at GISEC Global 2026, where du Tech, the operating sub-brand under du, will showcase advanced cybersecurity and sovereign AI cloud capabilities for enterprise and government organisations. The participation reflects du’s commitment to advancing the UAE’s digital transformation, with du […]

Jashanmal Group, one of the leading trading, distribution and retail companies in the Middle East with more than 100 internationally curated brands and 30+ exclusive labels, today announced the launch of same-day delivery on jashanmal.com – complimentary for a limited time, giving customers same-day access to a wide selection of products without having to choose […]