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Dubai's Summer Spending Surges By Over 100% During DSS Great Dubai Summer Sale Season
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
Dubai's refreshed summer retail strategy during DSS 2025 drives strong industry performance at midway mark, with the Great Dubai Summer Sale season emerging as a key economic driver Average retail spending surges by over 100% per cent across more...
UAE Extradites Chinese Fugitive Who Ran Multi-Million Dollar Illegal Gambling Empire
Casino Beats
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August 15, 2025
Written by Adam Roarty Adam Roarty Adam is an experienced writer with years of experience in the gambling industry. He has worked as a content writer and editor for five years on sites such as Oddschecker, CoinTelegraph and Gambling Industry...
UAE Credit Score & Emirates ID Credit Report: How to Check, Understand, and Improve Your Financial Health
Times of Dubai
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August 15, 2025
14August 15, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Let’s be honest, the words UAE credit score and Emirates ID credit report don’t exactly spark excitement. But if you’ve ever applied for a loan, tried to rent an apartment, or even wanted a new credit card, these...
Abu Dhabi extends daily road toll charging period by two hours
The National News
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Abu Dhabi will activate road toll charges for an additional two hours each day under new transport rules to come into effect on Monday, September 1. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) said drivers will now pay Dh4 for travelling through the...
Dubai Police adds Audi RS7 to its luxury patrol fleet
What's On
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August 15, 2025
The Dubai Police has upgraded its world-class tourist patrol fleet with yet another high-performance car The Dubai Police already have a pretty impressive collection of patrol vehicles, including limited-edition Alfa Romeos, a Mercedes-AMG GT63, a...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches seasonal flights to Yekaterinburg in Russia
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 144 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has launched new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Yekaterinburg in Russia. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost...
UAE: ICC Chairman Jay Shah visits Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir
The Times of India
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Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, visited Abu Dhabi’s iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir/Image: Instagram Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), paid a memorable visit to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the region’s first hand-carved...
Europe's new £24bn mega airport set to rival Heathrow and Dubai
Daily Express
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August 16, 2025
A swanky new airport could be landing in Europe, rivalling London's Heathrow and even the renowned Dubai International, as it aims to connect the entire continent in ways we've never seen before. What is proposed to be a $32.5 billion project, the...
SALLY SORTS IT: One of my friends died before a group trip to Dubai - why is it so tricky to sort with the travel firm?
This Is Money
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August 16, 2025
By SALLY HAMILTON Updated: 02:00 EDT, 16 August 2025 We had three bookings made with travel company Voyage Prive made last autumn totalling £24,260. These were made for my 60th birthday celebrations in Dubai but it became a nightmare to resolve...
‘AFTCREE Expo aims to mainstream culture, tourism into economies of African states’
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
Chuks Akamadu is the Managing Director/CEO of Afrocultour Limited, organisers of the Songs of Nigeria Festival (SONIFES), Nigeria Entertainment, Economic Roundtable (NEER) and others. An accomplished intellectual property lawyer, erudite cultural...
14 Emirati women to follow for beauty, style & travel inspo
Emirates Woman
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August 16, 2025
Life As the end of summer approaches, the search for fresh inspiration—be it in fashion, beauty, travel, or even career motivation—reaches its peak and for this year, we’re looking no further than the dynamic and visionary Emirati women who are...
'Most beautiful' Italian town is frozen in time with hardly any tourists
The Mirror
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August 16, 2025
Rocca Imperiale stands as one of Italy's most stunning medieval settlements. The breathtaking scenery and neighbouring coastline, combined with the area's rich heritage, create an extraordinary destination for visitors. This charming village sits...
Kerala Tourism to pursue global MICE and destination weddings in a big way
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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August 16, 2025
Kerala's Tourism and Public Works Minister P A Mohamed Riyas inaugurates the country's first Wedding and MICE Summit organized by Kerala Travel Mart at Kochi on August 14 (Thursday). From left, KTM former presidents Abraham George, Riyaz Ahmed, EM...
When the sun sets, the real adventure begins: Why “noctourism” is the next big travel trend
The Independent Singapore
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August 16, 2025
ASIA: If you’ve ever felt that the world’s capitals become animated after dark, you’re not alone. The newest travel trend is ideal for night owls and adventure hunters: Noctourism. Yes, it’s about exploring places after sunset when everything...
Dubai office announces day off for Rajinikanth's Coolie
Gulf News
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If so, they weren’t the only ones. Uno Aqua Care Madurai declared a holiday on release day to avoid a flood of leave requests, applying it across all branches including Chennai, Bengaluru, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Chengalpattu, and Arapalayam. “We,...
Dubai's Rare Book Market: Zerzura's Cultural Impact And Global Reach
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) From a signed copy of James Bond by Ian Fleming priced at Dh120,000 to a centuries-old Quranic manuscript from China, rare books are gaining quiet traction in Dubai's expanding luxury market. As the city seeks to cement its...
UAE-India remittances rise with digital boom
Gulf News
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What’s the current trend in remittance flows from the UAE to India? Are you seeing growth or a shift in customer behaviour this year? This year, we see that the remittance flows from the UAE to India are increasing steadily, propelled by both...
Dubai To Host Cities Summit And Mayors' Forum
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will host two events in October aimed at bringing together businesses and municipalities to build relationships, collaborate internationally, and contribute to the...
What is the best way to get from Birmingham to Dubai?
The Independent
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August 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Step inside the historic Queen Elizabeth 2 with new tours in Dubai
The Manual - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), one of the world’s most storied ocean liners and now a floating hotel in Dubai, is opening her decks to visitors in a whole new way. Docked permanently at Mina Rashid, the legendary vessel is offering exclusive...