Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, is set to welcome guests for a vibrant celebration of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad from 27 November to 3 December 2025.
The Skyscanner Travel Trends report for 2026 has unveiled the seven biggest trends in travel, showing that the year will become "personal" for travellers in the UAE. From literature escapes to supermarket tourism and skincare-fuelled itineraries, travellers are planning to curate trips based on their hobbies and passions for 2026, according to Skyscanner data and global consumer research.
In 2026, travellers prioritise purpose-driven trips, focusing on emotional motivations over destinations, according to Hilton's report. Gulf residents, particularly from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, value cultural immersion, with many learning local languages and seeking authentic experiences, emphasising genuine connections over traditional sightseeing.
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) achieved exceptional financial and operational performance across all its activities during the first nine months of 2025, with a net profit after tax of AED1.1 billion ($299.5 million), representing a 24% increase compared to AED891.3 million for the same period in 2024.
The fourth Al Dhafra Dates Festival and Auction will occur from October 17 to 26, 2025, in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, it aims to promote date production, enhance quality, support food security, and facilitate knowledge exchange in palm cultivation.
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels has announced an initiative to engage communities and organisations across the UAE in its Global Alliance Collaborator (GAC) programme.
Expo City Dubai has announced plans to launch the UAE's first Green Innovation District in collaboration with four strategic partners. Catering to businesses involved in the circular economy, it will offer flexible office, retail and F&B space as well as a number of light industrial unit and farm plots.
The Artificial Intelligence market in UAE is poised for solid growth over the next few years and is set to hit AED170 billion ($46.3 billion) by 2030, thanks to the backing from sovereign funds and policies like Strategic Plan 2031 leading the way, said a new report.
e& today has reported a consolidated revenue of AED18.6 billion ($5.06 billion), growing 29.2 per cent year-over-year (YoY), while consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2025 recorded AED53.5 billion ($14.57 billion), up 25.3 per cent YoY, reflecting the group’s resilient business model and its ability to build on record-breaking first-half results.
The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 began today under the theme “Building Bridges for Sustainable Growth.” Organised by The Bench during the Future Hospitality Summit, the event aims to enhance economic cooperation and expand tourism investment opportunities between the UAE and Africa.
