Leading luxury real estate developer DAMAC Properties has announced that the company is stepping up to serve the digital economy by facilitating the conversion to fiat, and the sale of property to holders of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The decision comes from the DAMAC Group’s vision of leveraging technology to provide innovative solutions to evolved customers. Being one of the first …

Connect with friends and family and enjoy a host of live music and entertainment over the Eid in Dubai – Al Fitr holiday with an exciting array of artists and performers, presented by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). From Steve Aoki to Shreya Ghoshal, the lineup features favourites from a variety of genres and cultures for the ultimate concert …

UAE-headquartered hospitality company TIME Hotels has outlined ambitious expansion plans to increase its portfolio by 40% to 21 properties throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sudan. The announcement, which comes ahead of the company’s participation at next month’s Arabian Travel Market, which takes place from 9 – 12 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will see an additional …

Oman Insurance Company, one of UAE’s leading insurance companies, has announced that its long-term issuer credit and insurer financial strength ratings have been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) to ‘A’ from ‘A-’ with stable outlook, as the company has built a track record of sustainable operating performance while maintaining its robust capital adequacy and exceptional liquidity. In its official …

SINGAPORE: Since marking the end of travelling restrictions into Malaysia on 1 April 2022, tourism stakeholders from Malaysia rushed to take part in the inaugural Malaysia Digital Travel Fair (MDTF) in anticipation of the travel surge for the upcoming Singapore’s mid-year school vacation. MDTF is an online travel fair portal, in partnership with Tourism Malaysia Singapore Office, to showcase tourism …

Dubai Airports today confirmed plans to leverage the capacity and infrastructure of Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second airport, to ensure a seamless guest experience during the planned temporary closure of Dubai International’s (DXB) northern runway starting May 9 and continuing through June 22, 2022. Dubai International’s (DXB) northern runway will close for a 45-day period to undergo a comprehensive …

H Dubai – A memorable Eid celebration  It’s never too early to start planning an Eid getaway and at The H Dubai visitors will enjoy a fabulous staycation right in the centre of the city. For an Eid break to remember, guests can settle into the hotel’s spacious, modern rooms and embrace a whole host of amazing amenities and activities, …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a webinar for the business community, which offered professionals practical tips for drafting commercial contracts in the UAE. The webinar, organised by the Chamber in cooperation with The Jorgensen Law Firm and Taylor Wessing, was attended by 147 participants, representing companies operating in various economic sectors. Participants learned in-depth and practical approaches to identifying …

This year, savour your Eid Al Fitr holiday “The French Way” at Sofitel Dubai Downtown with an intercontinental brunch at Les Cuisines. Eid Brunch at Les Cuisines The five-star hotel’s family-friendly restaurant is offering an international culinary feast with its Eid brunch. Ideal for families as well as social and corporate gatherings, guests can follow the legendary explorer Ibn Battuta’s …

DUBAI: With Eid Al Fitr approaching and more travellers planning to take to the skies, Emirates is responding by offering more flights across seven cities in the GCC and Middle East. The airline is stepping up its schedule by adding 23 flights and layering on additional seats with the deployment of both A380s and Boeing 777s between 28 April and 8 May to the four …