Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Camel Festival finals see camels valued at $66.7m
Lifestyle
Dubai Desert Classic launches global competition for sustainability solutions
The Green Incubator Challenge, in partnership with Deloitte, aims to drive meaningful change in sustainability in sport and entertainment industries
eSports
Riyadh’s Esports World Cup 2025 breaks records with 750m viewers and $70m prizes
Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh set new records with 750m viewers, $70m in prizes, 3m visitors, and the launch of the Esports National Teams Cup
Dubai Design District
Dubai Design Week 2025 to showcase over 1,000 designers and brands in November
Dubai Design Week 2025 will run from November 4-9, showcasing over 1,000 global designers and brands with exhibitions, talks, installations and Downtown Design at d3
Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef to perform live in Dubai on November 16
The performance will be delivered in English and is organised by entertainment company Blu Blood with the support of Dubai Calendar
Dubai shopping
Dubai startup Luxury For You debuts members-only platform with $300m designer collections
Dubai-born Luxury For You launches with free membership, insider pricing on 1,200 designer brands, $300m collections, and global shipping to 130 countries
Aldar
Aldar to build UAE’s first Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island by 2027
Aldar to deliver UAE’s first Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island by 2027, featuring a showroom, service hub, delivery hall and 20 V4 Superchargers
Abu Dhabi
EXCLUSIVE: Tashas Group bets on suburban UAE dining in $27 million Arada joint venture
The deal marks Tashas Group’s biggest push into suburban UAE markets, as developers push into lifestyle-first communities amid rapid population growth
Abu Dhabi
UAE smokers turn to nicotine pouches as harm-reduction debate grows
Doctors say nicotine pouches, now legal in the UAE, may offer smokers a less harmful alternative as they bypass the lungs – but warn they remain highly addictive and carry cardiovascular and oral health risks
Dubai
Dubai Mallathon sets Guinness World record with 40,000 participants across nine malls
The record was set during the closing event at Dubai Hills Mall, with 1,392 participants of various ages and nationalities taking part in the race
McLaren
Late Saudi Billionaire’s stunning McLaren collection sold
Entire rare collection of McLaren supercars once owned by late Saudi billionaire Mansour Ojjeh snapped up by single buyer
1 Billion Followers
Dubai to host $1m AI film prize at 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026
Dubai to host 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, launching world’s largest $1m AI film prize and $13.6m fund for creators
football
EXCLUSIVE: Will Fortnite kill football? Ex-Liverpool CEO talks gaming, sports and Saudi Arabia
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, the former Liverpool FC CEO and gaming veteran talks gaming, the legacy he left behind and more
Abu Dhabi Film
Dune part 3 to film in Abu Dhabi desert
Abu Dhabi’s Liwa desert will return as Arrakis in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, with filming set to begin later this year
Golfing
PIF-backed LIV Golf forges new partnership with ticketing giant Fever
The New York-based company will power LIV’s global ticketing operations and enhance fan engagement across the League’s international schedule
eSports
Esports World Cup Foundation launches first-ever Esports Nations Cup
More than 100 nations are expected to compete, with 1,500 players qualifying for the finals across 15 leading esports titles
dubai restaurants
Salt Bae’s Dubai restaurant closed for major renovation
Salt Bae’s Dubai restaurant Nusr-Et Steakhouse set to close for 2 months