Government ministers, policymakers and senior international travel leaders will gather at Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) 2026 next week, as the tourism industry comes together in Dubai to examine the future of travel regionally and internationally, from 14–17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This year’s edition will feature over 210 influential speakers from the government
As the UAE accelerates investment in national talent, future skills and workforce transformation, Ru’ya 2026 will bring together government entities, educators and leading employers to help prepare Emiratis for the opportunities shaping tomorrow’s economy. Over successive editions, Ru’ya has grown into a leading platform for Emirati talent development, equipping students, graduates, entrepreneurs and professionals with
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) highlighted the UAE’s experience in promoting tolerance, coexistence and interfaith dialogue during the “One World: One Humanity Summit” in New York. The summit brought together 250 religious leaders from around 30 countries to discuss ways to confront hatred, violence and division, strengthen interfaith dialogue and promote shared human
Standard Chartered today announced the expansion of its institutional Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ether (ETH/USD) spot trading in the UAE through ‘Standard Chartered DIFC’. This makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to offer the capability in the market and the only global bank currently offering institutional digital asset spot trading in the
Khorfakkan Port, part of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, has welcomed MSC MARIELLA, one of the world’s largest container vessels, with a capacity of 24,346 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) measures around 400 metres in length and more than 61 metres in
The countdown to the 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) has begun, with the festival confirming its dates from 25 October to 1st November 2026 at City Centre Al Zahia, Sharjah, and House of Wisdom, under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member
Owners comparing a holiday home in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) with one in Downtown Dubai usually want a single winner, though the two districts earn in different shapes rather than at different levels. JBR tends to earn through rate strength in a beach-led season, while Downtown tends to earn through the frequency of city bookings
