Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced that it has started work on its second district cooling plant in Jumeirah Village Circle, which on completion, will have a production capacity of 37,000 refrigeration tonnes (RT).
With record-breaking 32% show growth from 2024, Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 4–6 November, marking its largest and most globally diverse edition to date.
REEF Luxury Developments has broken ground on its residential project within Al Furjan community in Dubai. Set for 2027 completion, the REEF 999 features 142 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bed units as well as exclusive Sky Villas.
The cities in the GCC region are cementing their positions as top global hubs in Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Report. Dubai topped the Mena list while Abu Dhabi, Manama and Riyadh showed some of the biggest global ranking gains in the report.
Dubai-based Ellington Properties has announced that it has awarded a contract worth more than AED1 billion ($272 million) to China Railway 18th Bureau Group for its prime mixed-use development - Mercer House - located in Uptown Dubai.
Eurowings, part of Lufthansa Group, introduces affordable comfort on medium-haul routes with its new Premium BIZ seat, debuting in November 2025 on the Dubai-Berlin route. The airline will also expand services to Germany, adding weekly connections from Dubai to Düsseldorf and a new Abu Dhabi-Berlin route.
At the Global Peace Hospitality Summit & Awards 2025 in Dubai, Sun Siyam Group and its Founder, Ahmed Siyam, received multiple honours, including the Golden Sail of Distinction and two Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 19th annual conference from November 18-21 at the Mandarin Oriental in Downtown Dubai. This year's agenda focuses on bridging gaps in the longevity sector by bringing together leaders from diverse fields, including medicine, biotech, tech, wellness, sports, hospitality, and real estate.
Sobha Realty has announced the launch of its tallest creation - Sobha SkyParks - rising 109 floors on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, with 684 luxury homes. The landmark project boasts four themed SkyParks offering leisure, wellness and recreation to its residents.
Aleph Hospitality celebrated its 10th anniversary in September, expanding from one hotel in 2015 to 50 across 39 cities in 23 countries by 2025. In 2026, Aleph plans to open four new regional offices and launch a Luxury Division. Having achieved its goal of 50 hotels, the company aims to operate 100 by the end of 2029.
