Starhotels Collezione, Italy’s luxury hotel group, recently held several events in the GCC, including a Sales Conclave in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and exclusive Media and Partners Evenings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Adnoc has signed a strategic partnership with Comera Financial Holdings to enhance financial access for Adnoc’s UAE-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers.
Prestige One Developments has signed agreement with global hospitality company, Hilton, to develop the first waterfront standalone branded residences under Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East & Africa.
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.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on Thursday to strengthen strategic cooperation to advance railway connectivity between the two countries.
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.
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Damascus service to daily flights from November 14, 2026, expanding the route from four to seven flights a week as demand grows between the UAE and Syria.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on electricity grid interconnection, power trading and rail connectivity, while exploring technical, economic and environmental studies and expanding regional energy links.
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.
