It has doubled capacity with $151mn investments, which includes a scanner that reduces truck inspection times from 5-7 hours to 2 minutes
Europe
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dubai chocolate
Viral Dubai chocolate replica recalled
Food businesses across the UK have been advised to immediately stop sales and withdraw the products from shelves
Binghatti
Dubai real estate developer Binghatti opens London office
The London boutique represents Binghatti’s move to attract international investment into the UAE’s property sector
Eagle Hills
Eagle Hills acquires Mandarin Oriental Munich hotel in major European deal
The acquisition aligns with Eagle Hills’ vision to curate destinations in the world’s cities that are culturally rich and economically vibrant
Mubadala
Mubadala becomes part of new consortium to acquire Techem for $7.9bn
The German company’s 62 million devices help the property industry improve energy efficiency, cut consumption, costs, and CO2 emissions
ADNOC
ADNOC Gas signs $400m LNG supply deal with Germany’s SEFE
ADNOC Gas signs $400 million LNG deal with Germany’s SEFE as UAE–Europe energy ties deepen
Aviation
Saudia to launch direct Dammam to London Heathrow flights from November 2025
Three weekly flights to connect King Fahd International Airport with Heathrow as Saudi Arabia boosts European air links and inbound tourism
Kuwait
Kuwait busts visa fraud gang linked to European immigration scam
Kuwait arrests visa fraud gang forging documents for European immigration
business travel
Middle East business travel surges to $18.1bn in 2024 with 6.1% growth forecast for 2025
Business travel in the Middle East hit $18.1bn in 2024, outpacing global growth. Tumodo forecasts a 6.1 per cent rise in 2025, driven by tech innovation, “bleisure” trends, and stronger GCC-Europe ties
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches new Sochi route, expands Russia network to 6 cities
Air Arabia has launched direct flights to Sochi, its sixth destination in Russia, with six weekly flights from Sharjah
Eagle Hills
Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills to join $215m renovation of iconic Venice hotel
Abu Dhabi real estate and hospitality company Eagle Hills to invest in major renovation of historic and iconic hotel in Venice, Italy
Paris Air Show
Riyadh Air orders up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 jets to ahead of 2025 launch
Riyadh Air signs deal for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at Paris Airshow 2025 in major boost for Saudi aviation
Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
UAE holiday dates; Dubai Metro Blue Line guide; Al Maktoum International Airport real estate boost – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Metro Blue Line guide, Al Maktoum International Airport sparks real estate boom, Ajman and Abu Dhabi real estate laws
AI
UAE’s G42 launches Europe and UK HQ in London to power AI growth
G42 expands into Europe with new UK HQ in London, bringing AI solutions to key industries
Armenia
Armenia announces visa-free travel for citizens and residents of UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
Armenia welcomes tourism and business with visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
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EU removes UAE from ‘high-risk’ money-laundering list
EU removes UAE from high-risk money-laundering risk as the country makes efforts to strengthen financial regulations
Schengen area visa
Schengen Visa: UAE travellers’ guide to hidden summer 2025 destinations beyond Europe
A Schengen visa also opens doors to many surprising non-Schengen countries worldwide, offering UAE travelers affordable and less crowded alternatives this summer