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Dubai roads
Dubai unveils major Al Wasl Road upgrade: 15km development to cut travel times in half and boost capacity
RTA announces plans to overhaul Al Wasl Road with new tunnels, wider roads and faster journey times
acquisition
Huda Kattan reclaims full ownership of Huda Beauty, ending TSG Consumer partnership
The move concludes an eight-year partnership with private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners, which had acquired a minority stake in 2017
Midday break
UAE announces outdoor work ban
UAE to restrict outdoor working hours during the afternoon throughout summer
aircraft leasing
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise signs $300mn unsecured term loan
Dubai-based aircraft leasing company signs major financing agreement with Bank of China
Dubai real estate
Dubai residential real estate hit $14.8bn in May; analyst reveals Q2 forecast
Dubai real estate transaction value up almost 40 per cent in May as off-plan sales dominate
Crown Prince of Dubai
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visits world’s largest diamond tender facility
Sheikh Hamdan visited the world’s largest diamond tender facility at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as it marks major milestone of 1b carats of diamonds traded
air cargo
Qatar Airways, IAG, and MASkargo to launch new joint cargo business soon
The Joint Business, which promises to open fresh trade opportunities across the world, is targeting a formal launch date in late 2025
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Rory McIlroy hopes to be 14th time lucky at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The world No. 2 and one of the most celebrated golfers in the world confirms his participation in the 2025 edition of the tournament at Yas Links
Abu Dhabi
Inside Insilico’s bid to create the UAE’s first homegrown cancer drug
In Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, four scientists with massive computing power are trying to do in months what typically takes pharmaceutical giants years
airport retailer
Dubai Duty Free records outstanding sales of $198.5mn in May
May 2025 is the second-highest sales month ever for a non-December period in Dubai Duty Free
Abu Dhabi
ESG unites its real estate entities to launch Royal Development Holding
It consolidates Royal Development Company and Royal Architect Project Management into a boutique real estate development company
activities
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for 9th edition in November 2025
The 2025 edition will introduce Dubai Yoga as a flagship event, concluding the 30-day challenge with a sunset yoga session on November 30
Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Yerevan in Armenia
The Air Arabia flight received a water cannon salute upon arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan
car rental
Eid Al Adha 2025: SelfDrive Mobility launches app with new AED1 car rental offer
The offer runs from June 2 through June 9, 2025, available through the SelfDrive mobile application
Dubai Land Department
Dubai real estate: Villa,townhouse prices soar 92% in three years as property market booms
Buyers continue to view Dubai as a destination for capital appreciation and long-term investment, driven by the city’s growth, new businesses, tourism appeal, and residential attraction