The presidential palace near the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank after Palestinian officials announced a project to transform the building into a national library.
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Aviation
In pictures: Latest Emirates Boeing 777-300ER to debut on Middle East routes
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will be the first countries in the Middle East and GCC to be served by the latest Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft featuring fully enclosed private suites inspired by luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz.
British pound
British pound hits record low against UAE dirham
The all-time low came after the UK’s biggest tax cuts in 50 years
Dining experience
Dubai’s most expensive restaurant at AED5000 per person
The 12-diner capacity restaurant will open in November for a six month period until May 2023
Floating Industrial City
Inside Saudi Arabia’s Oxagon: the biggest floating city in the world
Oxagon targets to house around 90,000 residents by 2030, with the first one expected as early as next year
Affordable schools
Revealed: 10 of the most expensive schools in Dubai
As of 2019, there are 209 private schools in Dubai, according to education portal Edarabia
nuclear
Nuclear bunkers for sale: Real estate firm offers $10mn shelters in UAE, UK, US amid rising tensions over Russia-Ukraine war
These bunkers, which are built to sustain unprecedented crises – such as war – are in demand, especially as the threat of nuclear weapons looms large over the Russia-Ukraine crisis
Alia Khan IFDC
Men’s ‘modest wear’ set for global boom – experts
While women’s modest wear has grabbed plenty of headlines, the concept of contemporary modest clothing for men is still nascent
Burj Khalifa
Revealed: How much it costs to get your ad to light up Burj Khalifa
Companies such as Walt Disney and Huawei have used the facade of the tower for recent promotions
Air Arabia
Sharjah Airport passengers more than doubled to 6 million in first half of 2022
Resumption of flight operations, large volumes of cargo and demand for travel amid expansion of destinations are the key factors for the growth in numbers
Ali Sajwani
Ali and Amira Sajwani discuss succession at DAMAC
Ali Sajwani, Managing Director of Operations and Technology, and Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, Sales and Development, DAMAC Properties, reveal the importance of family in business
Burj Al Arab
24-carat gold cappuccino served at Burj Al Arab
Savor the taste of luxury with a 24-carat gold cappuccino at Burj Al Arab for $23
Air India Express
Air India Express pilot erred in India crash, aviation watchdog chief suggests
Air India Express pilot erred in India crash, aviation watchdog chief suggests.
Accessories
Billion dollar beauty
Social media superstar Youmna Khoury already owns and runs one of the region’s fastest growing beauty empires, is undergoing massive regional expansion, and investors from Iraq to Jordan are desperate for a slice of the action. But if the day job is tough for the 26-year-old, it’s nothing compared to her harrowing past
Alexander Orlov
Billion-dollar foodie
Alexander Orlov has helped create some of the UAE’s finest restaurants, and along the way, his group has become a global empire worth a billion dollars. But it has been a tough journey to the top, in an industry where failure is more common than success
American Express
Centurion card: Exclusive experience and tailor-made service
With exclusive membership by invitation only offering unparalleled benefits, Hamad Hassani, vice president, Centurion Business, Middle East, and North Africa (MENA), reveals how their Centurion Living Programme is transforming arts and cultural experiences for Centurion members
Chestertons
Demand for villas driving Dubai’s real estate growth to seven-year high
UAE’s post-coronavirus economic resilience driving demand with villas spearheading growth not seen since 2014, according to Valustrat
A380
Dubai’s Emirates diverts plane to Amsterdam as London engulfed in snow storm
The flight which departed from Dubai, which was scheduled to land at Gatwick Airport in London
Real Estate
Disney says ‘no plans’ to open theme park in Dubai
Leisure resort Dubailand is in talks with four unnamed developers for new entertainment deals
Dubai real estate
Dubai’s Emirates Hills villa listed for $51.7mn
The villa located in Sector L has six-bedrooms and an overall plot size of 32,932 sq ft.
Digital Ecosystem
EDS revolutionises client solutions with comprehensive 360-degree strategies
EDS has been synonymous with innovation, excellence, and a results-driven approach
Arabic audiobook
Entrepreneur of the Week: Sebastian Bond, Kitab Sawti
Sebastian Bond, founder of world’s largest Arabic audiobook platform
Abu Dhabi
Revealed: New UAE rules for displaying royal family pictures
The Department of Tourism and Culture Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) clarified rules regarding displaying the potraits at hotels
SMEs
Entrepreneur of the Week: Ahmed Ben Chaibah, founder of Aqua Fun
How Ahmed Ben Chaibeh, founder of Aqua Fun, proved 61 naysayers wrong.
chemical distributor
How Yogesh Mehta lost it all, made a billion dollars, and is now prepping the heir to his empire
Yogesh Mehta and his son Rohan are making sure their billion dollar firm and the Middle East’s largest chemicals distribution business, is ready for the future
apartments in Dubai
Dubai home prices edge up in June as real estate transactions soar
Prices for villa grew at a rate of 1.7 percent in June, down from 2.3 percent last year
Dubai property developer
Emaar Properties founder forecasts ‘best year’ on record for company
Mohamed Alabbar confident Dubai’s oversupply issues in the real estate sector have stabilised
8 Boulevard Walk by Emaar
Emaar tower fire: No injuries or casualties occurred, residents hope to return to homes soon
Following the 35-storey blaze on Monday, updates were received by devastated yet hopeful residents of the building
8 Boulevard Walk by Emaar
Emaar tower catches fire in Downtown Dubai
The blaze was reported in the 35-storey building in the early hours of November 7
Arab uprisings
Gaddafi must go, say 75% of young Arabs
Vast majority of Arabs say democracy is key to Middle East, back uprisings, poll shows
Gallery: Highest paid executives of listed companies in the UAE
Telco Etisalat and Burj Khalifa developer Emaar dominate a list of the 30 highest paid business leaders.
InPics: The 100 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40
Welcome to the 2015 Arabian Business Power List, our guide to the planet’s 100 most influential young Arabs
Coronavirus Pandemic
How social media is convincing us we are surrounded by idiots
Thomas Erikson, the best-selling author of Surrounded by Idiots, admits he is scared by the polarisation in the world today
Dubai
How much does an elephant cost? Zimbabwean minister reveals all
The African country earned $3m from selling nearly 100 elephants, four of which went to Dubai
NEOM
Inside NEOM’s THE LINE: Saudi Arabia’s 170km city cutting straight through the desert
No roads, cars or emissions, THE LINE will run on 100 percent renewable energy
Dubai
McDonald’s doubles price of AED 1 ice cream in UAE after 25 years amid raging global inflation
McDonald’s almost halted sale of the ice cream cone due to inflation, but eventually decided to go “with a nominal price increase”
Anghami
Pop star Elissa retires, blames ‘mafia-like’ Arab music industry
Artist said last year she was “devastated” after her record label Rotana blocked her music from local streaming service Anghami in favour of a deal with rival Deezer
Revealed: Dubai’s doppelganger designs
The city is famous for its replicas and doubles of architectural wonders around the world
Arab uprisings
Libya looks to the future after Gaddafi killing
PM says time to start ‘new Libya, united Libya’ after former leader is shot dead
Danube
Rizwan Sajan: The 1% Man
With the revolutionary game-changing 1 percent plan, Rizwan Sajan, chairman and founder of Danube Group, has transformed Dubai’s property sector not only by simplifying the buying process but also by accelerating the shift from renting to ownership in the city
SMEs
Rohan Mehta’s start-up success: Turning a pastime into a million dollar business
Rohan Yogesh Mehta, business development manager at Petrochem Middle East and CEO of Raging Tiger Event Co talks about working hard and watching it pay off
Al Saud family
Saudi Arabia’s Al Saud family named world’s fourth richest
Bloomberg Billionaires Index says collective fortune of Al Saud family is conservatively estimated at more than $100 billion
Basketball in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reaches out to NBA superstar Kobe Bryant amid sports drive
Saudi officials have met with the commissioners of a number of US sports leagues and organisations to discuss the development of sports in the kingdom, according to lobbying registration documents
The 50 Richest Indians in the GCC 2015
Arabian Business counts down the wealthiest Indians living in the Middle East
Brand View
The Palace: $95m luxury mansion for sale in Dubai Hills Estate
The Palace provides breath-taking panoramic views of a championship golf course, a serene lake, and the mesmerizing skyline of Downtown Dubai, a sight that captivates both day and night
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate sector sees $38.9bn of sales in Q1; top-performing areas, most expensive properties and average price rise revealed
Dubai real estate sector recorded second-highest quarterly sales performance on record
IATA
Middle East airline traffic up 3.1 per cent in February: IATA
International airline traffic demand was up 2.6 per cent in October
Air Arabia
Air Arabia announces Abu Dhabi to Almaty flights
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to boost UAE-Kazakhstan connectivity with new Almaty flights
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding
Abu Dhabi’s CYVN completes McLaren acquisition with Bahrain’s Mumtalakat
Abu Dhabi investors complete the acquisition of McLaren
Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan launches MyDubai Communities platform
New MyDubai Communities platform offers access to more than 100 interest-based community groups
anti-begging
Dubai Police arrested 222 beggars during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr
Dubai Police clamp down on begging during Ramadan and EidAl Fitr 2025
NFL
NFL mulls games in Dubai or Abu Dhabi as it announces UAE expansion
The NFL has expanded business operations to the UAE and would consider playing games in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
