Dubai Sports Council-backed event all set to be bigger and better next year
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airport retailer
Record December propels Dubai Duty Free’s 2025 sales to a whopping $2.38bn
10 record months make it a 9.5% increase in sales over 2024; December 2025 sales of $252.8mn is the highest ever monthly sales
Airlines
Emirates suggests early check-in and use of Dubai Metro to beat heavy traffic
Both inbound and outbound passenger numbers are expected to spike this week with school holidays ending and a large number of tourists departing
AHS PROPERTIES
Abbas Sajwani’s $120m ‘Big Ben’ tower bet pays off with $600m in sales – report
Son of Damac founder sells 95% of units after acquiring building from CBD for $120m
Dubai
Dubai Shopping Festival acts as a “discovery engine”
CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment says it’s now a showcase for local creativity and experiences
Abu Dhabi
UAE spends $690mn to build 3,567 houses under national housing programme
Combined federal and local efforts underscore UAE’s strategic focus on integrating social stability with large-scale urban development
Dubai
NFL star plans Avengers-style golf tournament for Dubai
Retired sports stars have been talking about their entrepreneurial journeys at the World Sports Summit
Dubai
Dubai readies for New Year’s Eve spectacle as millions expected
Comprehensive safety and traffic plans are rolled out for celebrations across Dubai’s iconic landmarks ahead of the New Year’s Eve
Dubai
FIFA to host its only annual awards ceremony in Dubai starting 2026
The FIFA World Football Awards will gather the world’s most influential football figures to celebrate the best players, teams, and achievements of the sport
DEWA
DEWA launches 22 new substations in 2025 to keep pace with Dubai’s growth
The utility company is building 53 132kV and two 400kV substations, along with over 350kms of transmission lines, scheduled to finish by 2028
automotive industry
Why discipline drives Dubai’s automotive ambition
As Chinese automakers and EV brands route larger volumes through Gulf ports while African import authorities tighten compliance rules, disciplined efficiency has become the deciding factor in automotive trade
Dubai
Dubai Health reports 95% success rate in kidney transplant programme
More than 230 transplants have been completed since 2016 with the programme supporting patients of all ages and nationalities
Dubai
Will Smith coming to Dubai
The Hollywood superstar will be in town to promote a Nat Geo docuseries on sustainability which took five years to make
Dubai
Trend shift: Dubai real estate decisions are becoming more logic-based
New report says buying decision in Dubai in 2026 will be based on luxury properties, Tier-1 developers, Metro-connected communities and commercial assets
Coca-Cola Arena
In Dubai, Kyrgios prevails over Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’
The Australian, even though he has fallen to No671 in the rankings, won 6-3 6-3 over the world No1 women’s star at the Coca Cola Arena
Dubai
Dubai Police confiscate 90 e-bikes in Kite Beach safety crackdown
Riders arrested after performing dangerous stunts on sport tracks, with authorities warning of zero tolerance for safety violations
clean energy
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park reaches record 3,860 MW capacity
Dubai’s flagship renewable energy project has expanded its installed capacity by more than 20% in 2025, with production targets for 2030 revised sharply upwards to exceed 7,260 MW
