World of Coffee Dubai 2025 achieved remarkable success, drawing over 17,000 attendees. The three-day event concluded on Wednesday and marked its fourth edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s exhibition featured nearly 2,000 participating companies, including more than 130 newcomers. To accommodate this growth, the exhibition space expanded by one-third, showcasing over 250...
Dubai is poised to expand its iconic skyline with the introduction of the Ziggurat Pyramid, a mega-structure that will reach a height of 1,200 meters and cover approximately 0.88 square miles (about 2.3 square kilometers). This ambitious project aims to accommodate one million residents upon its completion. Originally announced in 2008, the Ziggurat Pyramid is...
Skyports Infrastructure has introduced its proposed designs for a network of vertiports in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to facilitate the upcoming launch of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and drone operations within the United Arab Emirates. The planned vertiport network is part of a broader strategy to enhance urban air mobility...
In a significant effort to enhance environmental conservation, the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has introduced new regulations that impose tougher administrative penalties on activities that damage the environment. This move aims to strengthen the enforcement of environmental standards and safeguard the emirate’s natural resources. The new framework enables the EAD to take swift...
Air Arabia has announced a record profit of AED 1.6 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2024. This significant financial achievement reflects the airline’s strong operational performance and growing demand for air travel. The Sharjah-based airline’s results indicate a robust recovery in the aviation sector, highlighting the effectiveness of its strategies amid a...
The Dubai Mall, renowned as a premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is set to expand with the launch of a new extension. This development will introduce 65 new stores and dining options, enhancing the retail experience for visitors. The opening is scheduled for the beginning of Ramadan, allowing shoppers to explore these new...
DAZ Festival 2025 has officially opened in Al Ain, providing ten days filled with outdoor adventure, live entertainment, and family fun at Al Jahili Park. The festival will run from February 14 to February 23, 2025, and is conveniently located just 90 minutes from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, making it an ideal weekend getaway....
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Fiji and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the establishment of the first UAE-Fiji Joint Business Council. This council aims to identify and facilitate trade and investment opportunities between the two nations. Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, described the signing of this...
The UAE has implemented a federal corporate tax with a standard rate of 9 percent, effective from the financial year commencing on or after June 1, 2023. This shift aims to enhance regulatory clarity, but recent alterations to reporting timelines have left many businesses scrambling to adapt. Recently, some companies in the UAE received notifications...
Abu Dhabi is enhancing its defense and aerospace capabilities with significant upgrades at XRANGE, an international facility focused on training, testing, and evaluation (TT&E) in multiple domains. Operated by REMAYA, XRANGE aims to strengthen its services for clients in the defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors. One of the key developments includes the construction of a...