Dubai has officially opened the Nad Al Sheba Mall, a new retail destination owned and operated by Dubai Holding Asset Management. This mixed-use development spans 500 000 square feet and features more than 100 stores, encompassing fitness, retail, entertainment, food and beverage, and healthcare options. The mall is designed to offer premium wellness facilities, including...
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is improving transparency in the real estate sector through an AI-powered platform that monitors real estate advertisements. Since the platform’s launch, it has tracked over 279 000 ads across popular websites such as Property Finder, Dubizzle, and Bayut. This initiative aims to ensure that property listings are accurate and compliant...
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has arrived in Oman for an official visit. His arrival took place in Muscat, where he was welcomed by Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, the Omani Minister of Diwan of the Royal Court. During his visit, Sheikh Sultan...
Dubai-based startup The Game Company (TGC) has unveiled its AI-powered cloud gaming platform during Dubai AI Week, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). This innovative platform aligns with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, a national...
UniHawk’s Learning Lab is launching new programs aimed at helping students explore their university and career options as the academic year comes to a close. By combining educational courses, structured personal development initiatives, virtual internships, and immersive tours, the Learning Lab seeks to empower students to make informed decisions about their future professional paths. The...
Dubai-based Cafu, a fuel delivery service, is exploring the opportunity to raise funds by selling a stake in the company for the first time. This information comes from sources familiar with the situation who chose to remain anonymous as discussions are still in the preliminary stage and no final decisions have been made. Founded in...
Azizi Developments has unveiled a massive $20.4 billion master-planned community called Azizi Milan, which is set to be constructed along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Dubai. This ambitious project aims to merge Italian architectural elegance with the modern urban landscape of Dubai, featuring over 30 000 residential units, which include 100 mid-rise apartment complexes...
Meydan Free Zone has launched Fawri, a revolutionary service that allows entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business license in just 60 minutes. This innovative platform significantly enhances the speed and simplicity of company formation in Dubai, enabling founders to start their businesses with remarkable efficiency. Fawri is a fully digital licensing solution tailored specifically for...
Employment in Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector increased by 4 percent year-on-year in the last quarter of 2024, reflecting the Kingdom’s intensified efforts to expand the industry. The total workforce in tourism reached 966 531, according to new data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Credit: Getty Among these employees, 242 073 were Saudi nationals,...
The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) is set to host its 15th Social Work Conference on May 14-15 at Al Qasimia University. The theme for this year’s conference is “Towards an aware and cohesive society.” This initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member...