Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it has received six international recognition certificates from the European Organization for Excellence and Agility (EEA) in the fields of organizational agility and excellence, becoming the first cultural entity worldwide to receive this recognition, and the first entity regionally to achieve five-star ratings in the Organizational […]

Then: Dubai Creek as the Beating Heart of Trade If there is one geographical feature that made Dubai what it is today, it is Dubai Creek. This natural saltwater inlet, stretching approximately 14 kilometres inland from the Arabian Gulf, was not merely a body of water – it was the economic and social lifeblood of […]

Then: The Deira Gold Souk in the 1940s Long before Dubai became synonymous with glass towers and luxury malls, it was already building a reputation for one thing above all else – gold. The Deira Gold Souk, which traces its roots back to the 1940s, is one of the oldest continuously operating gold markets in […]

Emirates is preparing for busy departures from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), as the summer holiday season gets underway. Starting this weekend, 3rd to 5th July, Emirates anticipates high volumes of departures and recommends customers plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey. Weekend travel is expected to remain consistently busy throughout the summer holiday period. […]

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has been re-awarded a ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, reinforcing its position at one of Europe’s most important aviation hubs. The award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services […]

Dubai International (DXB) is heading into its summer peak, with around 3 million guests expected through its terminals in the first half of July. The peak begins with a surge in departures from 2 July as residents head off for the holidays. The busiest day is expected to be 12 July with over 225,000 guests, […]

Dubai’s real estate market continues to register exceptional demand for luxury properties, supported by growing confidence among local and international investors. This sustained momentum further reinforces the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most stable and attractive real estate investment destinations. Against this backdrop, Binghatti has announced penthouse sales totalling AED 270 million at […]

Emirates has unveiled a next-generation signature lounge concept that is being introduced and rolled out across its key cities globally this year, marking another milestone in the airline’s continued investment into elevating customer experience on-ground. The new design aesthetic has been revealed in the Emirates Lounge in Munich, as well as Frankfurt, with signature Emirates […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued to record one of the highest scores in the Sustainability Culture Index in 2025, based on a corporate survey involving about 4,000 of its employees. DEWA achieved a score of 92.33%, significantly outperforming the average of 63.9% recorded by the other participating entities. This reflects DEWA’s industry leadership […]