Aligned Automation Supports Barrier Breakers: A Strategic Alliance with Diana Pundole

Unveiled at Taj Exotica, Aligned Automation brings its data-driven capabilities to Diana Pundole, giving her the competitive edge on the track just as it does for leading businesses. Dubai, United Arab Emirates "We don't just sponsor speed. We engineer it." Aligned Automation, an AI-driven global professional technology services company, is bringing the same data-driven capabilities that empower leading businesses to the racetrack, extending its expertise in data intelligence and performance engineering through a partnership with Diana Pundole. The first Indian woman to race Ferrari and one of motorsport’s most exciting emerging talents, she unveiled her car and kicked off her Middle East race tour at the iconic Taj Exotica, Dubai. In a high-octane showcase ......read full article

Dubai Culture Shortlists Entries for Dubai Youth Performing Arts Festival

The event brings together theatre, music, and folk arts for the first time Dubai, UAE, 09 October 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has commenced the evaluation and selection stage of the Dubai Youth Performing Arts Festival, a new umbrella initiative bringing together the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, Dubai Festival for Youth Music, and the Dubai Youth Folk Arts Festival for the first time. The event offers a unique platform for young creators to showcase their work, develop their skills, and contribute to Dubai’s cultural landscape. It also reflects the Authority’s mission to position the emirate as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. Following the open call announced earlier this ......read full article

Flayva promises seven nights of scares and street food at week-long 'Fright Bites' festival

Seven days of spooky Halloween thrills await as Al Ghurair Centre’s vibrant food hall unveils terrifyingly delightful, themed menus and chilling festive decor Costume competitions, cuisine crawls, photo zones, and the chance to enjoy a feast of festive Halloween-themed dishes will see guests through the spookiest week of the year Dubai, UAE: 9 October, 2025 – Spooky season is set to take over Flayva at Al Ghurair Centre later this month with seven nights of scares and street food to celebrate Halloween. The vibrant food hall is set to host Fright Bites, a spooky celebration packed with ghostly fun and ghoulish snacks, from 25-31 October. Throughout the week, visitors can explore eerie photo zones filled with glowing skeletons, foggy corners, and horror-inspired ......read full article

Emirates empowers customers with accessibility requirements through suite of new services and enhancements

Dubai, UAE, 7 Oct 2025: Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre. Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available on emirates.com for global customers – providing a wealth of information for travellers with varying accessibility requirements and enabling them to plan their journey by specific need. Emirates also revealed new onboard sensory products and fidget toys for children and adults, and an array of process enhancements across the inflight experience, as well as improved on-ground features in its hub of Dubai, and ......read full article

Dubai Land Department participates in AccessAbilities Expo 2025 to promote inclusion and integration within the real ...

Offering 25 job opportunities in its centres, along with exclusive benefits in collaboration with leading developers. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 06 October 2025: Reaffirming its commitment to supporting and empowering People of Determination in all their real estate affairs, Dubai Land Department (DLD) is participating in the AccessAbilities Expo, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, which will run until 8 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. During the event, Dubai Land Department is offering 25 job opportunities dedicated to People of Determination across its external centres. This initiative reflects ......read full article

Emirates launches world-class facility for 25,000 cabin crew – The Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence

Dubai, UAE, 6 Oct 2025: Emirates has opened a new world-class facility in Dubai, to provide a luxurious training experience to almost 25,000 cabin crew, focused on the art of hospitality excellence. The USD 8 million learning zone and programme features a sprawling restaurant and lounge for up to 170 guests, elegant presentation kitchens and 8 tech-enabled classrooms. More than 10,000 Emirates cabin crew will be trained in the new facility by the end of the year. The Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence is home to a myriad of elevated service trainings, modelled on Michelin star standards, including fine dining protocols, premium guest engagement and table service finesse. In 2020, Emirates began a collaboration with one of the world’s top hospitality management schools ......read full article

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (National University of Singapore) Host ...

Exploring ocean futures, decarbonisation and AI The open-to-all event welcomes policymakers, academics, industry leaders, NGOs, and students for critical discussions on maritime innovation and governance Register here: https://sorbonne.ae/events/ocean-futures A building with a fountain in front of it Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6th October 2025: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law of the National University of Singapore (APCEL NUS) will host an international symposium on Tuesday, October 14th at its campus on Al Reem Island. Titled 'Ocean Futures: Advancng Decarbonisation and Innovation in Shipping and Marine Biodiversity through Law, Policy, and AI', the symposium is held in collaboration with the Embassy of ......read full article

Sotheby's International Realty Enters Abu Dhabi Market with Four Seasons Private Residence Sale at AED 14,000 per Sq. ...

Abu Dhabi, UAE–6th October, 2025–Sotheby’s International Realty, the world’s leading name in luxury real estate, makes its debut in Abu Dhabi through the prestigious Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach, developed by ALAIN, a leading Abu Dhabi-based developer. A residence within the project recently sold at AED 14,000 per square foot, setting a new benchmark for luxury living in the capital. Headquartered at the prestigious Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi Sotheby’s International Realty represents the natural progression for the brokerage, which has led Dubai’s prime and super-prime sector for more than 12 years. Having expanded into Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom in 2023 and marketed some of the region’s ......read full article

Azizi Developments' Azizi Zain in Al Furjan reaches 34% construction milestone

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 October 2025: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that construction at Azizi Zain, its contemporary, metro-connected residential development in Al Furjan, has now attained 34% completion. The project remains on track for its delivery in Q1 2026. Structural works have reached 98%, while blockwork and internal plastering stand at 58% and 41%, respectively. MEP and HVAC activities are progressing at 19% and 18%, with overall finishes at 14%. A total of 339 personnel are currently deployed on-site, ensuring swift, high-quality construction. Mr. Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, said: “The steady progress of Azizi Zain underscores our unwavering commitment to crafting homes with both speed and superior ......read full article

Dubai Airports launches next phase of accessibility strategy, pledging to make DXB the world's most accessible airport ...

The launch is supported by a public awareness campaign co-created with People of Determination showcasing lived experiences Dubai, UAE, 6 October 2025: Dubai Airports today announced the next phase of its accessibility strategy, a renewed 10-year commitment to transform both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) into the world’s most accessible and inclusive airports by 2035. The long-term plan focuses on maintaining strong foundations, enhancing the guest experience across all touchpoints, and positioning DXB and DWC as global leaders in inclusive travel. The strategy aligns with international best practice, the UAE’s commitment to the rights of People of Determination (PoD), and Dubai’s vision to ......read full article

HMH Unveils Corp Hotels Expansion: Blending Business & Leisure to Fuel Saudi Arabia's Hospitality Boom Under Vision 2030

Dubai, UAE (October 01, 2025) – Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which is creating new opportunities for tourism, business, and investment. With business travel becoming one of the fastest-growing segments of the market, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) is strengthening its presence in the Kingdom through the expansion of its Corp Hotels brand. This expansion is guided by HMH’s pioneering Business Leisure concept, designed to seamlessly blend the efficiency of business travel with the comfort and enrichment of leisure hospitality. “Saudi Arabia is at the heart of one of the world’s most exciting growth stories, and hospitality is central to this ......read full article

NBA legend James Worthy meets with Emirates Group Chairman ahead of Emirates NBA Cup 2024

NBA Legend James Worthy brought the NBA Cup trophy to tip off Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today Basketball clinic held to nurture the spirit of sportsmanship amongst youth of Al Nasr Club Dubai, UAE – 12 November 2024: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group and NBA legend James Worthy met today at Emirates Group Headquarters to tip off the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today. Worthy brought the NBA Cup to mark the occasion, as Emirates celebrates the arrival of the much-anticipated tournament. During the visit, Worthy engaged with Emirates Group employees and signed autographs. Later in the day, youth basketball players were treated to a basketball clinic at Zabeel Park led by ......read full article

Logitech is Flipping the Script on Complex Meetings with Rally Board 65

All-in-one video solution that packs advanced capabilities into a simple, mobile conferencing device will be showcased at GITEX Global 2025. October 3, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Logitech has announced the Middle East availability of the Rally Board 65, an all-in-one portable video conference solution that combines intelligent audio and video with a 65” touchscreen display. Rally Board 65 is simple enough to roll on a cart into satellite offices, yet sophisticated enough to pack a suite of AI-powered features, occupancy and environmental detection into traditional meeting rooms. Customers will be able to preview the Rally Board 65 at GITEX Global 2025. Businesses face this dilemma every day: they want to provide modern video conferencing tools for their hybrid ......read full article

Emirates, flydubai and Dubai Finance partner to accelerate ‘Dubai Cashless strategy'

Collaborations seek to support cashless transformation, targeting international tourists visiting Dubai Dubai Cashless strategy aims to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026 Dubai, UAE 2 October 2025: Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub. With over 18.7 million tourists visiting Dubai in 2024, cash-reliant travellers represent the emirate's greatest untapped potential for digital payment adoption. Two separate MoUs were signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer ......read full article

From Gold to Glass Towers: Bafleh Jewellers Enters Dubai's Realty Market with VEHA Developers

Dubai, UAE – After decades of adorning Dubai with glittering jewels, one of the UAE’s most trusted jewellery names, Bafleh Jewellers, is now setting its sights on adorning the city’s skyline. The company, long established as a leader in the wholesale jewellery sector with a growing retail footprint, has officially entered the real estate market with the launch of its new venture – VEHA Developers. The debut project under VEHA Developers is taking shape in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), one of Dubai’s most dynamic and rapidly developing neighbourhoods. The proposed tower will be no small statement: a Ground + 35-floor mixed-use high-rise, seamlessly blending retail, commercial, residential, and more than 20,000 sq. ft. of premium lifestyle ......read full article