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.

Construction & Real Estate Motoring

AGMC breaks ground on new BMW showroom facility in Dubai

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has broken ground on its new 2,500-sq-m multi-brand showroom facility at Ras Al Khor, one of Dubai’s most established automotive and logistics districts.

Health & Environment

Healthcare leaders highlight prevention, AI as key priorities

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Healthcare leaders highlighted prevention, AI, and strong governance must underpin the next phase of global health systems at the WHX Leaders summit in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Tasmeer Indigo breaks ground on new residential project in JVC

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Dubai-based Tasmeer Indigo Properties has broken ground on its latest residential development - SquareX One - in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). A signature lazy river forms the centrepiece of the development, complemented by carefully curated wellness amenities.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai opens new 600m bridge on Al Qudra Road

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the opening of a 600-m-long bridge comprising four lanes at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the link road connecting Arabian Ranches with Dubai Studio City, as part of the main intersections development project along Al Qudra Road.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Barari breaks ground on The Cape in Dubai

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Al Barari, Dubai’s pioneering nature-led community, has marked the groundbreaking of The Cape, its final signature residential development, celebrating two decades of visionary craftsmanship and a continued commitment to creating harmonious living environments rooted in nature.