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International airlines set to resume Dubai flights ahead of winter travel season
Dubai: A number of international airlines are preparing to resume flights to Dubai International Airport in October and November, as carriers increase capacity and restore routes ahead of the winter travel season. According to Dubai Airports, four European carriers, Lufthansa, Swiss International A
Meraas awards nearly Dh1 billion contract for Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 7
Dubai: Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth nearly Dh1 billion to GCC Contracting for the construction of 272 villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens. The contract covers the construction of 130 villas ranging from four to seven bedrooms and 1
Dubai Customs extends suspension period for certain customs duties
Dubai: Dubai Customs has announced a temporary extension of the suspension period for certain customs duties under Customs Declaration No. 17/2026, issued on September 23, 2026, as part of efforts to reduce financial and administrative burdens on customers, support supply chain continuity and facil
Mercedes weighs €800m labour cost cuts in Germany, report says
Berlin: Mercedes-Benz is aiming to cut around €800 million in labour costs in Germany, according to a report by German business publication WirtschaftsWoche, which cited three people familiar with the matter. The report said the carmaker is considering a number of options, including increasing work
5 minutes to charge your EV? China's Geely, BYD and Li Auto lead the race
BEIJING: Chinese EV makers have another battleground in their quest for technological supremacy: ultra-fast charging. No longer satisfied with 30-minute top-ups, automakers such as Geely, BYD, and Li Auto are now racing to deliver charging speeds that mimic the 5-minute gasoline stop. That sprint
Central Bank imposes strict sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran, including a ban on conducting any financial transactions to and from Iran. The measures were taken under Article 168(1)(C) of Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 concerning the Centr
Interiors UAE welcomes latest collection from Bernhardt
Dubai: Interiors UAE has announced the arrival of the latest collection from internationally recognised furniture brand Bernhardt . The new collection combines contemporary design, refined craftsmanship and considered functionality across living, dining and bedroom spaces. The collection reflects B
From insurance to travel and finance: Alfred Holdings expands its consumer ecosystem
Dubai: In a world of endless choices, trust and reliability have become the deciding factors for consumers. That is the principle guiding Avinash Babur, Founder and Chairman of Alfred Holdings, the company behind the successful online platform InsuranceMarket.ae, as it expands into two new sectors.
US air traffic control exposed: Outdated computers, cut cables, and parts bought on eBay
WASHINGTON: America's aging air traffic control system - reliant on outdated telecom systems, decades-old Compaq computers and replacement parts bought on eBay - keeps failing. In the latest example, thousands of flights across the densely populated Northeast were delayed or canceled on Monday due
Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow
MENLO PARK, California: Meta Platforms is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, including a pair without cameras, amid growing privacy concerns about AI devices that can be used to record people without their consent. The social media giant is the earl
Dubai property 2026: India tops international buyer interest, US surges to second
Dubai: An analysis conducted by the real estate platform DXBinteract showed that Indian investors topped the list of international interest in buying properties in Dubai, with a share of 16.3% of the total interest and digital search observed during the period from June to August 2026, while the Un
Why Dubai is becoming the global capital for wealth management
Sofia Bhatti, CEO of Wimbledon Wealth Management, confirmed that the choice of Dubai as a strategic headquarters for the company stemmed from the emirate’s growing status as an international financial centre and a global destination for wealth and capital. Bhatti explained in an interview with the