The partnership aims to capitalise on the strong travel corridor between the UAE and the Maldives
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UAE restaurants turn to AI, ghost kitchens to counter soaring rents and evolving consumer tastes
From ghost kitchens to Instagram-worthy dining, tech and tastes are reshaping the UAE’s F&B scene as rising costs push a bold new wave of innovation
Abu Dhabi
UAE eases travel restrictions to Lebanon following presidential visit
Lebanese President’s visit to UAE signals deepening bilateral ties
Digital Procurement
UAE finance ministry, LuLu Hypermarket sign deal to boost digital procurement efficiency
Federal entities using the digital procurement platform will benefit from exclusive discounts, contributing to enhanced public spending efficiency
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Lunate to acquire stake in wealth management firm Azura Partners
Azura headquarters to shift to ADGM in Abu Dhabi as part of the deal; New capital will help build AUM, talent, technology and footprint
Cybersecurity
UAE and New Jersey gaming regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding
UAE’s GCGRA and NJ’s DGE partnership to focus on cybersecurity, consumer protection, and other areas of regulatory collaboration
Chelsea FC
DAMAC partners with Chelsea FC for first football-themed luxury residences in Dubai
Dubai developer to feature on club’s shirts as 1,400-unit seafront project launches in Maritime City
UAE
UAE announces petrol prices for May 2025
Starting May 1, the cost of filling up vehicles in the UAE will be as follows
gcc startups
GCC sees massive surge in high-value startup funding deals in early months of 2025
The rising trend of high-value startup funding in the region, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is expected to continue in the coming quarters of this year, experts said
Abu Dhabi
First Abu Dhabi Bank powers ahead with record Q1 numbers
Total income up 11 per cent to $2.4bn as net profit rises 23% to $1.4bn and profit before tax reaches $1.67bn; Total assets cross AED1.3tn mark
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi expands autonomous RoboTaxi trials ahead of 2026 full launch
Abu Dhabi Mobility partners with Autogo and Apollo Go to expand RoboTaxi trials, targeting full smart mobility rollout by 2026
Aviation
Flydubai to take flight to 11 summer destinations as Al Alamein and Antalya added to network
Flydubai will enhance network with 11 seasonal destinations for summer 2025
Abu Dhabi
UAE petrol prices to change for May 2025
UAE petrol prices fell sharply in April following a further decline in March
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways unveils new A321LR aircraft featuring First Class suites
The A321LR forms part of Etihad’s Journey 2030 vision to double its fleet size, triple passenger numbers and open 16 new destinations in 2025 alone
Abu Dhabi
1.4 million overnight guests experience Abu Dhabi in Q1 2025
Hotels generated $630mn revenue, up 18% yoy; RevPAR reaches $131.8, up 25%; and occupancy level at a high 79% across the emirate
Dubai
Dubai number plate fetches $2.27mn at weekend auction
Dubai number plate BB20 achieved the second-highest bid at AED7 million
Arabian Travel Market
Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 begins on Monday
Arabian Travel Market 2025 is reportedly “on track” to break record in terms of attendance and exhibitor participation