Taaleem will design, develop and operate the school within the forest living community, subject to final approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
UAE
Cebu Pacific
Fly Dubai to Manila for just $1.40 as Cebu Pacific launches 2026 sale
Cebu Pacific offers Dubai to Manila flights for as low as AED5 ($1.36) valid for 2026 travel to 27 Philippine destinations.
MBRSC
UAE releases historic first satellite images from MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT
The UAE unveils historic satellite images from MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT, marking a milestone in space technology and Earth observation
Dubai Airports
Dubai Airport traffic to hit 124 million passengers by 2032, says CEO Paul Griffiths
Dubai Airport is on track for record traffic, handling 124m passengers by 2032 as the emirate prepares to shift to Al Maktoum International
Space industry
UAE space sector takes off with $12bn investment and private sector push
UAE invests $12bn in its space sector as Minister Ahmad Al Falasi highlights private participation and global partnerships at Dubai Airshow 2025
astra tech
Astra Tech rebrands PayBy as ‘botim money’ to expand fintech services
The company said the rebrand reflects the platform’s evolution into a broader fintech ecosystem
Ajman real estate market
Ajman real estate sales surge 53 per cent to $809m in September
Ajman property market recorded $809m in deals during September, rising 53 per cent year-on-year, led by sales in Al Rumaila 3
Immigration
UK must emulate UAE or go bust, says Reform UK’s Richard Tice
Britain must stop being decadent and follow the Emirates’ example of energy, ambition and pride, says party’s deputy leader
Al Marjan Island
Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils new events, celebrations centre amid RAK’s rising status as MICE destination
The 7,708-square-meter venue features a 2,633-square-meter column-free Grand Ballroom, dedicated bride and groom salons, private prayer rooms for men and women, six meeting rooms, and a 1,390-square-meter event lawn
EDB
UAE startups: Emirates Development Bank unveils $136m boost for entrepreneurs
Emirates Development Bank launches a $136m funding drive to empower UAE startups and entrepreneurs under the “Startup Capital” campaign
ADNOC
ADNOC to power Spartan Trifeca Weekend at Al Ain Zoo this October
As Headline Partner, ADNOC will play a central role in expanding access to the Spartan Trifecta, encouraging participation from athletes, families, and young people across the UAE
Aljada
Arada awards $35mn contract for Raffles World Academy at Aljada in Sharjah
Raffles World Academy, Aljada will open at the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year to serve the community, which currently has 20,000 residents
Dubai Harbour
Global tech giants to gather in Dubai next week for GITEX GLOBAL 2025
World’s largest AI and technology event to spotlight breakthroughs in biotech, data centres, quantum computing, and robotics
cabin crew
Service with altitude: Emirates unveils $8m Dubai training centre
Emirates launches its $8m Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to train 25,000 cabin crew in Michelin-level service
Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai launches Founders HQ to power next wave of UAE startups
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Founders HQ, a startup hub uniting founders, investors, and innovators under Dubai’s D33 agenda to scale 30 unicorns by 2033
Dubai Holding Real Estate
Dubai real estate: Meraas unveils Nourelle luxury residences with skybridge gardens at Madinat Jumeirah Living
Dubai firm Meraas launches Nourelle at Madinat Jumeirah Living, offering luxury residences with skybridge gardens and panoramic Jumeirah views
DIFC
UAE launches Entrepreneurship Programme to train 10,000 Emiratis through DIFC’s Ignyte platform
UAE launches Entrepreneurship Programme to train 10,000 Emiratis, empowering youth to build startups and drive innovation through Ignyte