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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Cyprus Airways resumes Dubai - Larnaca flights

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Cyprus Airways has announced the resumption of its flights between Dubai and Larnaca starting March 11, restoring a key connection between the UAE and Cyprus and offering travellers convenient access to one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive destinations.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AKCEL Holding launches $272m plan to develop golf venues in UAE

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

AKCEL Holding, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, has signed a strategic development agreement with XRange Golf Entertainment to develop a network of next-generation golf entertainment venues across the UAE, in a project valued at more than AED1 billion ($272.2 million).

Construction & Real Estate

AUM Development launches 93-unit residential development in Dubai

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

UAE-based real estate firm AUM Development has announced the launch of Ryze Residences, a premium residential development featuring 93 apartments with a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units, in Warsan, one of the fastest-evolving districts in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA sets up Innovation Lab to deliver integrated services for People of Determination

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a specialised lab dedicated to innovating solutions for People of Determination.

Construction & Real Estate

ECC Fit-Out lands contract for 'first red brick façade building in Dubai'

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

ECC Fit-Out said it has secured a major contract from Vista Grove One for a Grade A commercial office building project in Dubai Studio City. Set for delivery in March 2027, the key development, Studio City, is poised to become the "first red brick façade building in Dubai".

Health & Environment

TownX ties up with Regeny to operate 29 EV charging spots in Dubai

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Dubai-based developer TownX has partnered with Regeny, a key electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider, to operate 29 EV charging spots at Luma Park Views in Jumeirah Village Circle. With this, Luma Park Views will now feature the highest number of EV charging slots in the city.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DP World appoints new CEO & MD for GCC

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

DP World has appointed Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for the GCC, overseeing an integrated portfolio spanning ports and terminals, economic zones, digital technology and logistics solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and markets in the Upper Gulf.

Miscellaneous

Iranian missiles and drones strike Gulf cities; minor damage reported

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting key Gulf cities overnight caused minor damage to airports, port facilities and residential areas, with authorities across the region reporting swift interceptions and limited casualties.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates, Qatar Airways operations stay suspended

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Emirates and Qatar Airways as well as low-cost carrier Air India Express have announced suspension of flights due to regional airspace closures following retaliatory strikes by Iran on US bases in the Gulf, residential districts and other facilities.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

QE2 Hospitality Academy to announce FLC 2026 finals in Dubai

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

QE2 Hospitality Academy, the region’s cruise-liner-based hospitality training institution, announces the hosting of the finals of the Future Leaders challenge (FLC) 2026, aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 ship. The international, multi-day summit will take place under the theme “building bridges”: strategising the human capital plan. Empowering tomorrow's tourism and hospitality leaders.