The UAE’s tourism sector remains well positioned for long-term growth, supported by continued investment, strong infrastructure and expanding air connectivity, according to Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East & Africa, Luxury, Europe Middle East & Africa and Global Leader, Design Hotels, Marriott International.
Dubai’s Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel has entered a new chapter with the launch of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, following the phased transformation of the 396-room property.
UAE boutique developer Uniestate is expanding into Abu Dhabi with the acquisition of a 3,000-sq-m plot on Al Reem Island, as it seeks to grow its residential and commercial development pipeline across the country. The company said it has delivered over 3,300 units across 4.5 million sq ft of developed space.
Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled two ultra-luxury accommodations, the Mayfair Apartment and Paris Apartment, positioned as the largest and highest residences within Enclave, the resort’s boutique hotel concept.
CzechTourism, in partnership with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UAE, is showcasing the country’s latest tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place from September 14 to 17.
The UAE and Germany have strengthened their strategic economic partnership with a series of agreements spanning energy, industry, renewable power and advanced technology, with the deals potentially enabling more than €5 billion ($5.8 billion) in investment.
The UAE and Mongolia have signed an MoU to expand cooperation in renewable energy and green hydrogen, including expertise sharing, skills development and potential projects. A joint working group will identify priorities, assess opportunities and support clean energy infrastructure development.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has launched a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Aqaba, strengthening air connectivity between the UAE and Jordan and providing travellers with easier access to the kingdom’s Red Sea coast and key tourist destinations.
The bilateral discussions at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi signal a strategic convergence between the emirates' ‘We the UAE 2031’ growth vision and India’s ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ roadmap, thus creating new momentum for deeper economic and development cooperation, said a top official.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Health Cluster have won the Grand Stevie Awards.
