On the momentous occasion of the UAE’s 54th National Day, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Frontline Heroes Office, expressed his profound congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to the nation’s leadership and people. He extended his sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, “May God protect him,” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, “May God bless him,” Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, His

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved the Architectural Identity for Dubai’s road projects, developed to enrich the architectural character of urban elements across the emirate’s integrated network of roads, corridors, and streets. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision to build an integrated and sustainable city that enhances the experience of both residents and visitors. His Highness also reviewed the progress of the Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Mustaqbal

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised 166 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, the country’s capital city. The meetings took place during the chamber’s trade mission to Malaysia as part of the ‘New Horizons’ initiative, which aims to support the international growth of companies based in Dubai by unlocking opportunities in promising global markets. The trade mission featured representatives from 20 Dubai-based companies operating in diverse sectors including ICT and innovation; food and

Under the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and under the supervision of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, today announced the launch of the second edition of #HattaWinter. Part of the #DubaiDestinations campaign, #HattaWinter will run from 5 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 and feature six festivals. The initiative is being implemented by Brand

For the first time since the global financial crisis, luxury shoppers are showing a little more caution. According to Visa’s latest Global Economic Insight report released today, fewer consumers made luxury purchases across major global cities in the first half of 2025, marking a decline after several years of steady growth. In London, Paris, New York and Singapore, the share of cardholders buying high-end goods fell compared with last year, as economic uncertainty, trade tensions and currency swings weighed on confidence. Dubai stood out from the trend. Its appetite

The Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, recently launched by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has placed significant emphasis on developing public and private sports clubs, making them more efficient and sustainable, as a key pillar of the next phase of work. The new plan, overseen by the Dubai Sports Council, will aim to increase sports clubs’ revenue from commercial activities to 50 per cent by 2033, compared to the current 15 per cent. This move is meant to