UAE hotel revenue continues tor grow and hotel occupancy one of the highest in the world
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Airbus
Jazeera Airways purchases 6 Airbus planes
Kuwait low-cost airline Jazeera Airways expects start of delivery of Airbus plane orderbook in 2026
Nikki Beach
First look: RAK Properties completes designs for Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Ras Al Khaimah
Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Ras Al Khaimah designs unveiled by RAK Properties
Egypt
Egypt to sell stakes in 10 state-backed firms in 2025
The companies will either be listed on the stock market or offered to investors through partnership arrangements
Donald Trump
Google reveals UAE search trends for 2024: Donald Trump, conflict, cricket and rain
Google top searches for 2024 identify trends of people in the UAE throughout the year
Dubai
Elite Holding Group launches Jetour’s first flagship Middle East showroom in Dubai
The new showroom in Deira marks a major step in Jetour’s expansion within the UAE
Fraud
UAE APP scam losses surge 43% to $8.3mn in 2023, report reveals
APP scams are a form of trust-based manipulation, deceiving individuals into willingly transferring funds to fraudsters
Emirates Family Office Association
Emirates Family Office Association and MEVCA forge strategic partnership
The partnership will see two collaborate to launch carefully curated, closed-door initiatives fostering knowledge sharing, creating networking opportunities
Aviation
Saudi low-cost airline flynas partners with WebEngage to enhance customer experience
WebEngage established data residency in KSA recently, reducing regulatory barriers for its local clients
Employee engagement
Only 16% of UAE workers want full remote work, survey shows
Less than 80% of workers rated traditional perks like on-site dining and childcare support as highly important
insurance
Saudi insurers’ profits shift to top 5 firms as smaller rivals struggle: Report
The S&P report forecasts that top-line growth in Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector will moderate to about 10-15% in 2025
Dubai
Dubai property firm awards $199mn contract for JLT office tower amid commercial real estate boom
The project signals growing confidence in Dubai’s commercial real estate sector, which has seen strong leasing activity and rising rents in prime locations over the past year
BVLGARI
Dubai real estate: Meraas hands over 7 Bvlgari ultra-luxury mansions on Jumeirah Bay Island
Dubai developer completes handover of seven waterfront mansions on the exclusive seahorse-shaped island, each 10,000 sq ft, in collaboration with luxury brand Bvlgari
Carrefour
Dubai’s Carrefour launches 24/7 delivery service as night shopping surges
The service is available exclusively through the Carrefour mobile application
Destination Wedding
Dubai, Abu Dhabi top destinations for Indian weddings amid UAE tourism boom
Indian couples opting for budget-friendly celebrations are also flocking to Ras Al Khaimah
Air Arabia
Air Arabia to resume Sharjah-Beirut flights from December 18 after 2-month security suspension
The decision comes almost 2 weeks after a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel took effect
Apple
Apple integrates ChatGPT feature in its new iOS and iPadOS updates
Apple Intelligence’s language expanded beyond US English; Several new languages coming soon in 2025