Royal pomp and splendour marked Donald Trump’s banquet with King Charles, but the visit now shifts from ceremony to politics as the US president set to meet Prime Minister for trade talks
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DP World
DP World’s new Morocco–UK shipping service cuts fruit export times by two days
DP World launches Morocco–UK “Atlas” service in November 2025, cutting fruit export times by 2 days and reducing emissions by 70 per cent with new reefer fleet
Dubai
marhaba launches Meet & Greet services at Manchester Airport in UK debut
marhaba has expanded its portfolio to include fast-track immigration clearance, baggage handling, access to private airport lounges and chauffeur services
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and the UK enter one-stop airport security agreement
It ensures that passengers traveling from UK airports via Saudi Arabia will be able to transit without another security screening
UK
UK businesses eye Middle East investments
Businesses in the UK are increasingly looking to the Middle East as a destination for investment and expansion
Concrete Canvas Ltd
Sustainable strategies: Synergising UK construction and infrastructure expertise with Middle East ambitions
Driven by decarbonisation, the UK’s expertise in sustainable infrastructure is empowering Middle East partners to achieve net-zero targets
Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make UAE, Saudi Arabia visit
UK’s Starmer will first arrive in the UAE, where he is scheduled to meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, before travelling to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Etihad holiday announced; UAE petrol prices set to change; AED100m lottery launched; Riyadh Metro opening date – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol prices, Eid Al Etihad holiday dates, national lottery announced, Riyadh Metro launch and more top news stories this week
Canada
G7 in Italy: Ministers back Middle East ceasefire plan, pledge $50bn for Ukraine – All you need to know
The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the U.S. and the High Representative of the EU
Padel
World Padel Academy opens new facility in UK in its first international expansion move
The company said it is proud to be the first in the region to take padel to an international audience
Travel
UK tech venture Transreport launches new app to simplify travel in UAE
The company said its future developments will focus on providing seamless integration of multi-modal travel assistance requests
GCC
Revealed: UK non-dom tax changes trigger large-scale property sales by long-term GCC investors, experts say
London’s loss, however, is turning out to be a boon for Dubai as the property sales-spree by GCC investors is leading to an influx of capital returning to the emirate and the wider region
foreign direct investment
The UK and the GCC: An economic growth partnership
As long-term partners, the UK and GCC know we must prioritise the policies and strategies that benefit our home economies
Bahrain
UK ministers begin Gulf visit for trade deal talks
This Gulf visit is part of a broader strategy to secure trade agreements with other countries, including India, Switzerland, and South Korea
Liverpool
UAE issues UK riot warning to citizens
The UAE has urged citizens to avoid areas with rioting in UK amid safety concerns
gulf
GCC property investors target UK living sector with focus on retirement, student homes
The report reveals that 70 percent of experts interviewed indicate GCC investors are zeroing in on asset classes within the UK living sector
Manchester Airport
UK’s Manchester Airport hit by power cut, cancels flights from Terminals 1 and 2
Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 have been advised by Manchester Airport to come to the airport as planned unless you are contacted by your airline
