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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s hotel manager Rania Chamoun on the future of hospitality in Dubai
Hospitality News Magazine
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August 19, 2025
How do you envision the hospitality landscape evolving in the UAE, particularly on Palm Jumeirah, over the next few years? Dubai continues to lead global tourism; notably, Palm Jumeirah showcases ongoing evolution fueled by innovation,...
Powerful New Documentary Spotlights World's Largest Humanitarian Logistics Hub In Dubai
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) – 'Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story' provides a unique behind-the-scenes look inside the heart of one of the largest global disaster response facilities – Dubai Humanitarian – First six months of 2025 saw...
Real Estate Industry Leaders: Ras Al Khaimah Is Undeniably One Of The Fastest-Growing Markets In The Region
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Property sales and prices have surged in Ras Al Khaimah in the past three years, driven by key hospitality, commercial and residential projects At the heart of this remarkable advancement is Ras Al Khaimah's 2030 Vision – a...
Luma Park Views Hits 95% Completion. 600 Apartments Nearing Handover In JVC, Dubai
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Dubai, UAE – August , 2025: TownX, one of Dubai's fastest-growing real estate developers with an AED 4 billion project portfolio, today announced that construction of Luma Park Views in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is now...
Ministry of Finance receives Best Industry Enabler Award for transforming procurement and empowering local suppliers
Mid East Information
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August 19, 2025
The Ministry of Finance MoF has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, one of the UAE’s flagship initiatives aimed at enhancing local content through federal procurement policies. The ICV programme...
Dubai Police Arrest 3 In $25 Million Pink Diamond Heist
Forbes
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Details of the $25 million 21.25-carat fancy intense pink diamond that was stolen and recovered in Dubai Dubai Police Dubai Police said it caught three persons Monday trying to leave the country just eight hours after stealing a rare and valuable...
Dubai Municipality tenders Jebel Ali stormwater network
MEED
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August 19, 2025
The three-year contract covers phased upgrades at Jebel Ali’s sewage treatment plant Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive...
Dubai Hosts Successful SOFT Conference 2025
This Day
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August 18, 2025
The SOFT Conference 2025, held on 29–30 July in Dubai has reinforced the gulf nation’s position as a global hub for innovation, technology adoption, and sustainable economic development. The two-day event served as a premier platform for advancing...
UAE: No more second-term exams for students across all grades in 2025–26 academic year
The Times of India
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Second-term exams are canceled in UAE to reduce student stress and promote continuous learning and skill development from grades 1 to 12/ Representative image In a landmark overhaul of student evaluation practices, the UAE Ministry of Education...
Ancient Christian cross found on Abu Dhabi island as experts dig into the past
The National News
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An ancient Christian cross has been unearthed on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island, the emirate's Department of Culture and Tourism announced on Tuesday. The artefact, thought to be about 1,400 years old, was discovered by teams from the department...
GTA 6 Price In India, USA, UK, Dubai, Release Date, Gameplay, New Maps And Characters: All Details
Times Now
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August 19, 2025
The gaming industry is all set to witness one of the biggest games, GTA 6, in the market. Rockstar has already announced the release date of the game, and we have seen two trailers until now. No doubts, GTA VI is going to be a heavily detailed...
Aesthetic dentistry training taken to Dubai by UCL and Liberty Dental Clinic
Dentistry.co.uk
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August 19, 2025
University College London’s (UCL) Eastman Dental Institute has come together with Liberty Dental Clinic to launch expert veneer training in the UAE. The consultancy arm of UCL – known as UCL Consultants Ltd (UCLC) – has signed an agreement with...
Bitcoin MENA Conference returns to Abu Dhabi this December featuring leading international speakers
Mid East Information
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August 19, 2025
Strategy Executive Chairman to Make First Appearance in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Bitcoin MENA Conference is returning to Abu Dhabi for its second edition, establishing itself as a leading event for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency innovation...
Dubai Humanitarian launches film highlighting $48m global aid effort
The European Magazine
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August 19, 2025
Premiering today on World Humanitarian Day, Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story offers a rare look inside the Dubai-based logistics hub that stores and dispatches life-saving supplies to crisis zones worldwide Dubai Humanitarian, the...
Ancient Christian cross found on Abu Dhabi island as archaeologists dig into mysteries of the past
The National News
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An ancient Christian cross has been unearthed on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island, the emirate's Department of Culture and Tourism announced on Tuesday. The artefact, thought to be about 1,400 years old, was discovered by teams from the department...
Dubai Culture and Emirates Literature Foundation Spotlight Emirati Creatives at Edinburgh International Festival
Middle East News 247
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August 19, 2025
The timeless beauty of poetry took centre stage in Edinburgh last week as Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and the Emirates Literature Foundation (ELF) brought together leading voices from the United Arab Emirates and Scotland for...
Dubai Police Solve Heist of Extremely Rare $25mn Diamond in Less Than a Day
Gulf Insider
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August 19, 2025
In an operation that could become the script for the next Pink Panther franchise – minus the laughs – Dubai Police needed less than a day to arrest a group of thieves that had planned the theft of an extremely rare US$25 million diamond for more...
Sheikh Abdullah sets out UAE’s vision as ‘beacon of compassion’
The National News
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday stressed the UAE’s commitment to building a more just and peaceful global society to mark World Humanitarian Day. “As we commemorate this occasion, we...
Local contractor submits lowest bid for Dubai water pipeline
MEED
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August 19, 2025
UAE-based contractor submits the lowest bid for Dewa’s Dubai Project 2 water transmission pipelines Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive...
UAE: Sharjah is bringing solar-powered trailers in the mountains without Wi-Fi or lights for true nature escape
The Times of India
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The Sharjah Collection includes seven eco-retreats offering 154 units across deserts, coasts, mountains, and heritage towns, promoting slow travel/ Image: Shurooq As the demand for wellness and slow travel grows globally, Sharjah continues to...