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.
Dubai is set to dazzle this season as the Festival of Lights 2025 returns with live entertainment to unite all communities across the city from October 17 to 26 .
Union Properties has announced the launch of Mirdad Tower 2, a signature residential tower within its AED2 billion ($544.6 million) Mirdad master-planned development in Dubai’s Motor City.
BCD Global, a leading Indian multinational group with interests in real estate development, construction and finance, has announced its foray into the Middle East, naming Dubai as its regional headquarters as it accelerates its next phase of global growth.
