His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, has reaffirmed that Dubai and the UAE have positioned designing the future as a shared global mission, uniting governments, innovators and communities to create practical solutions for generations to come. Marking four years since its opening on 22 February 2022, the Museum
Launched under the directives of Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, the UAE Food Bank has unveiled its Ramadan campaign, “Bank of Goodness in the Month of Giving,” with an ambitious target of distributing eight million meals locally and internationally. The initiative operates under the umbrella of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global
Visa Inc., a global leader in digital payments, has announced the appointment of Malak El Baba as Country Manager for Egypt, Libya, and Sudan, following the creation of a new sub-region covering these markets as part of Visa’s strategic growth plans. In her expanded role, El Baba will oversee Visa’s strategy, business development, and local
The United Arab Emirates has officially announced that Wednesday will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, following the moon sighting confirmation. Ramadan is a significant period for Muslims across the UAE and around the world, dedicated to fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During this sacred month, working hours across public and
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again cemented its status as the world’s busiest airport for international travel, welcoming a record-breaking 95.2 million passengers in 2025. The milestone represents a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year, underscoring Dubai’s continued rise as a global aviation and tourism powerhouse. The achievement reflects not only strong travel
Prince William visited a nature reserve on the final day of his first official tour of Saudi Arabia, where he learned about conservation programmes focused on protecting and reintroducing endangered wildlife. During his visit to the Sharaan Nature Reserve in eastern Saudi Arabia, the future king was briefed on efforts to restore native species, including
Emirates has signed a new interline agreement with Loong Air, expanding its presence in China and giving customers access to more domestic destinations beyond its current network. Under the agreement, Emirates passengers can now connect to 22 cities across China through Loong Air’s network via Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. These destinations cover key regions
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), chaired a meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors to review key developments and future plans. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed
This acquisition significantly strengthens Ascentium’s presence in the Middle East, building on Clara’s strong footprint across Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Clara is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to establish and operate within the UAE’s leading common-law financial centres. The firm serves a broad range of clients,
BlueFive Capital has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, one of the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This step marks an important development in the region’s aviation finance sector. The new platform will operate from the company’s offices in Muscat, Oman. BlueFive Leasing aims to benefit