Aurora Tower will be Sweid & Sweid’s fourth project within the business district
Dubai Media City
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Dubai
Dubai’s Radisson Blu Media City sold to Select Group in $54.5mn deal
Select Group plans to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment of the property
D3
Dubai study values global digital creative economy at $7.3tn
The study was developed by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City in partnership with Monstarlab
Dubai
Dubai announces EarthSoul Festival 2023
EarthSoul Festival 2023 is billed as Dubai’s first eco-conscious music festival
Al Maktoum International Airport
UAE social media arrest; Islamic New Year holiday announced; visa updates; petrol price slashed – 10 things you missed this week
UAE social media video arrest, visa updates, Islamic New Year holidays, new Dubai road, petrol prices slashed and more top stories this week
AQUA Water Bar
Dubai’s first gourmet water bar in Media City
Experience the unique concept of AQUA Water Bar in Dubai’s Media City, offering 30 different types of water recipes curated by renowned water sommeliers.
creative industry
Dubai innovation ‘key to survival,’ says TECOM SVP
Dubai’s extensive tech and media ecosystem will help power Dubai in attracting more companies and talent
Dubai
Dubai Pearl demolition revealed in exclusive pictures, videos
Exclusive pictures and videos from the Dubai Pearl site reveal ongoing demolition works underway on the 20-year-old project
Dubai Internet City
Dubai Pearl demolished: Reports
Over 20 years after it was announced, the Dubai Pearl site reportedly saw demolition, sending tremors to nearby areas
Dubai
TECOM Group reports 51% increase in net profit to $173.9 million
The company attributes profit rise to a sustained increase in occupancy rates
angel investments
How startups can access funding in an evolving global investment landscape
The contribution of forward-looking regulations and policies, hands-on government stakeholders, and sector-focused business districts have been integral to creating this environment
digital frameworks
How Dubai has built a “comprehensive ecosystem” to attract digital nomads from around the world
In addition to attractive remote working visa options, Dubai has also built an ideal environment for digital nomads in terms of quality of life, experiences, and infrastructure, an expert said
Anghami
Why the UAE will remain the best country for startups and entrepreneurs in the years to come
The UAE’s startup titans have paid tribute to government-led strategies, enabling policies, a strong regulatory framework, and a supportive local ecosystem.
Dubai Financial Market
Dubai’s Tecom Group said to hold investor meetings to plan IPO
Tecom hosts 10 large business complexes including Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City and is part of Dubai Holding
Angel Investors
How Dubai’s in5 aims to connect more entrepreneurs with investors
Platform for entrepreneurs in tech, design and media announces new dedicated space for investors
Al Arabiya
Saudi TV stations begin shift of operations from Dubai to Riyadh
From the start of 2024, the Saudi government and state-backed institutions will stop signing contracts with foreign companies that base their Middle East headquarters in any other country in the region
Creative economy
Dubai’s creative economy plan to boost jobs to 150,000 is a ‘talent magnet’
The plan to increase the number of creative jobs in Dubai from 70,000 to 150,000 will attract thousands of highly trained creative people to the city