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fromFortune
4 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
#uae-art
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
22 hours ago

Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026: 40th Anniversary Highlights

The theme for this year's Expo, "Every Moment Counts," served as a powerful reminder of the importance of intentionality in every aspect of guest experience—from menu design and service execution to marketing and brand storytelling.
Marketing
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Join the most powerful room in housing at The Gathering April 27-30

The Gathering 2026 will be held April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, uniting leaders from real estate, mortgage, and homebuilding sectors.
fromVogue
1 day ago

Discussing the Future of Shopping at the Vogue Business x Swap Shoptalk Dinner

At Shoptalk 2023, companies unveiled innovative tools that place AI at the forefront of commerce, reflecting a significant shift in retail dynamics.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why Disney's parks business could boom this year despite the Iran war rocking the economy

Analysts predict that Disney's parks will remain money-printing machines, with attendance at Disneyland and Disney World expected to rebound after a slight dip last fiscal year.
Business
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

Travel marketing's AI identity crisis

AI is fundamentally changing travel marketing, requiring a complete rethinking of traditional strategies and customer engagement.
Mobile UX
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Gadgets360 Awards 2026: Check Out Winners of India's Most Trusted Awards

The NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards 2026 celebrated excellence in consumer technology with 40 categories and over 200 nominations in New Delhi.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Expat influencers sold Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling | Brigid Delaney

The lack of sympathy for Australian and British expats and influencers in Dubai has been curious, especially after their adopted home was bombed in the initial days of the war.
London politics
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

Uber and WeRide have launched driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai, expanding their autonomous vehicle services in the Middle East.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

From Industries to Ecosystems: How Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov Embodies a New Business Model in Uzbekistan

Central Asia's business landscape is evolving, emphasizing interconnected sectors rather than isolated industries, exemplified by Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov's Semurg ecosystem.
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

Gulf Air has issued new updates on its flights to the Middle East - here's everything you need to know

Due to the airspace closure in Bahrain, Gulf Air's scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended. The airline currently operates temporary commercial flights to and from Bahrain via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How important are the Gulf economies to the world?

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is creating significant challenges for Gulf Arab nations, which are already feeling the economic strain from rising tensions and instability in the region.
World politics
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dubai destination swaps: How Irish holidaymakers are rethinking travel as war continues and flight prices rise

Irish holidaymakers are adjusting travel plans to avoid high prices and conflicts in the Middle East.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I moved to Dubai for a job 2 years ago. It's still where I see my future.

Growing up in a small village in Lebanon taught me resilience and adaptability. Those qualities have influenced my character and my approach to design and decision-making.
Renovation
Berlin
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

All architectural styles and none at the same time': how Dubai became a catalog of whims on a colossal scale

Dubai represents a realized dystopia from 1970s science fiction, featuring artificial islands, extreme climate control, and authoritarian governance that attracts millions despite its fundamental structural contradictions.
#creator-economy
Digital life
fromYahoo Travel
4 days ago

8 Cities Digital Nomads And Creators Are Moving To In 2026

The creator economy and digital nomad movement are converging, leading to a rise in digital entrepreneurs who prioritize location flexibility and community support.
Digital life
fromYahoo Travel
4 days ago

8 Cities Digital Nomads And Creators Are Moving To In 2026

The creator economy and digital nomad movement are converging, leading to a rise in digital entrepreneurs who prioritize location flexibility and community support.
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The UAE just signed AI deals with both Washington and Beijing in the same week. Nobody in either capital objected - Silicon Canals

The UAE's AI cooperation with both the US and China signifies a strategic shift in global technology geopolitics.
Online Community Development
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Event Technology Is Transforming Business Conferences and Networking

Event technology transforms business conferences from unstructured networking into data-driven, intentional environments that create meaningful connections and measurable outcomes.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Dubai vs London: Why global investors are looking beyond traditional property markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai increasingly competes with London as a property investment destination, offering higher rental yields, investor-friendly conditions, and strong capital growth potential that appeal to globally mobile buyers.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Despite Uncertainty, Gulf Art World Projects Normalcy

Cultural heritage faces threats amid ongoing conflicts, despite some museums and galleries remaining open.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Iran's Attacks are Destroying Dubai's Sense of Safety and Possibility

Dubai attracted Iranian migrants seeking stability and safety away from war, but recent Iranian attacks on the UAE are diminishing this sense of security and distance.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Tourists in Dubai Treated as a 'National Security Risk' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

This case represents a troubling development where a tourist, already traumatised by the incident, is being treated as a national security risk over what would ordinarily be considered minor conduct. No harm was intended. Under these laws, he can be kept indefinitely.
Berlin
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

Repeat Wellness Club / MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network)

Occupying a former ground-floor commercial unit, the existing interior carried the accumulated traces of successive tenants, including uneven walls, residual structures, and fragmented layouts. Local planning regulations required the exterior facade to remain untouched, concentrating all architectural intervention within the historic envelope.
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Dubai's Army of Influencers Gets Back in Line

Your boy is currently in the middle of World War III right now," the day trader Mike Babayan, who posts under the handle "Nitrotrades," said into his camera on February 28, a clip that garnered 1.1 million views on Instagram Reels. It was a departure from his usual fare of filming fancy sports cars and stock-trading strategies. Now "I am seeing a lot of people who are just, like, packing up and leaving altogether.
Social media marketing
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Relocation to Dubai from the United Kingdom - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the UK, income tax can reach 45%, corporation tax has climbed toward 25%, and dividend taxation further reduces net income. In Dubai, by contrast, personal income tax does not exist, and qualifying free-zone income may benefit from 0% corporate tax structures.
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Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Dubai's status as a global hub is at risk, as the Iran conflict is already disrupting travel beyond the Middle East

Iran conflict disrupts Dubai's travel hub status through flight cancellations, rerouted air routes, surging oil prices, and potential permanent shifts in airline operations.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 months ago

Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Americans Advised to 'Reconsider Travel' to UAE

The US State Department elevated its UAE travel advisory to level 3, warning Americans to reconsider travel due to Iranian drone and missile attack threats targeting US-associated locations.
Miami
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm moving from Miami to Dubai. The Middle East conflict won't stop me.

A 31-year-old American hairdresser relocates from Miami to Dubai in April, attracted by no income tax, safety, and cultural appeal despite geopolitical concerns.
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Design Inspirations From Palm Jumeirah's Villa Homes

Palm Jumeirah villa design principles—sea-facing sightlines, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, and textured neutral palettes—create luxury homes that prioritize views, comfort, and architectural privacy.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai and now it's gone in a puff of missile smoke | Gaby Hinsliff

Wealthy expatriates in Dubai face geopolitical risks they ignored while pursuing wealth and lifestyle, discovering that money cannot insulate them from regional instability and conflict.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

We paid 1.5k for a disco bus to escape Dubai for Heathrow flight out of Middle East

A British couple paid £1,500 to escape the Middle East conflict via a disco bus to Oman, successfully boarding a flight home to London as regional tensions escalated.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

This Emirati billionaire put a voice to Gulf anger over Trump's war in Iran

Gulf nations face pressure between avoiding conflict with Iran while maintaining security partnerships with the US and Israel, creating internal frustration with American military decisions in the region.
European startups
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

Tenstorrent and Infinia launch Abu Dhabi based Sovereign AI Initiative

Tenstorrent and Infinia partner to develop sovereign AI infrastructure solutions for GCC governments, financial services, and critical infrastructure, positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional AI deployment hub.
Berlin
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Dubai's luxury hotels are cutting prices and pushing staycations as Middle East travel chaos dents tourism

Dubai hotels are slashing prices by up to 50% and promoting staycations to residents as Iran conflict reduces international tourism.
#dubai-security
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

If You Hate Dubai

An Iranian drone strike on Dubai's financial center has damaged the city's reputation as a safe commercial hub, prompting schadenfreude from critics who view Dubai's vulnerability as comeuppance for its image-focused development.
London
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Story Behind The World Islands, Dubai

The World Islands, Dubai's abandoned man-made archipelago shaped like a global map, is experiencing a significant revival with luxury hospitality brands and ultra-high-net-worth buyers returning to develop boutique resorts, private villas, and curated island experiences.
Travel
fromFortune
1 month ago

The hottest ticket in Dubai is a $200,000 spot on a private jet out of town | Fortune

Wealthy airline passengers stranded by Iran conflict are paying up to $232,000 for luxury charter flights to Europe via safe airports, as demand for private jets skyrockets.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Art Basel Qatar's Complicity

The art world contradicts its values by championing freedom while operating in countries that criminalize queerness and deny fundamental human rights.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service

The experience of booking an air taxi will be much like reserving a four-wheeled Uber. In the app, after entering your destination, Uber Air will appear as an option for eligible routes. The Uber app will book a flight and an Uber Black to pick you up and drop you off at a Joby "vertiport."
Alternative transportation
London politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm stuck in Dubai after our flight was canceled. I'm paying more than $650 a night for a hotel.

A British luxury interior designer stranded in Dubai during missile attacks faced flight cancellations and mounting hotel costs of $670 nightly while sheltering in place.
#cryptocurrency-conference
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
World news

Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
World news

Dubai's signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference postponed to 2027 due to Middle East conflict, regional safety concerns, and travel disruptions.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Dubai's signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference proceeds as scheduled for late April despite Middle East conflict, with sold-out registrations and fully secured exhibition space.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Your next ride with Uber could be in the sky

Passengers will be able to book an air taxi ride through the Uber app in Dubai before the end of 2026, the company said on Wednesday. The option will use flying electric vehicles created by startup Joby Aviation. Joby's aircraft can fit up to four passengers and are flown by commercial pilots, the companies said. Joby will operate four landing locations, or "vertiports," in Dubai, connecting Dubai International Airport with a mall, a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, and the American University of Dubai.
Venture
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Send Location Flagship Store / MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network)

Aylul Studio + 19 Category: Store, Retail Interiors Project Team: Ahmed Wesam, Shushrut Shankar, Srushdi Ukidive Calligraphy Artwork: Muthanna Hussein Client: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Mohammad Hamed Country: United Arab Emirates More SpecsLess Specs Aylul Studio Text description provided by the architects. MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network), led by Riyad Joucka, has completed the Send Location flagship store in Dubai, a 300 square meter interior conceived as a place of gathering as much as a place of retail.
Design
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The shine has been taken off': Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict

Dubai's reputation as a safe luxury destination has been severely damaged by Iranian missile strikes, causing mass exodus of residents and tourists amid ongoing regional conflict.
Digital life
fromWorld Wild Schooling
1 month ago

From Island Paradises to Cultural Capitals, These Nations Are Rolling Out Digital Nomad Visas To Attract Remote Workers

Digital nomad visas enable remote workers to legally live and work in foreign countries, with Greece and Germany among 12 countries offering such programs with varying requirements and benefits.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Wynn Al Marjan Island construction resumes UAE amid tensions

Wynn Resorts resumed construction on its Al Marjan Island resort in the UAE after a temporary pause, while monitoring regional geopolitical tensions and maintaining worker safety protocols.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why these startup CEOs don't think AI will replace human roles | TechCrunch

I think there's always going to be a human in the middle. I think the job is going to get easier over time. But a good example would be like driving a car. When we first started, you used to have a map. And you'd pull out the map. And you'd go in and say okay I'm driving. I'm deciding what happens. Now everyone uses Waze or Google Maps, and the map is telling you where to go. And you're just following that order. But you're the human in the middle who can decide what happens.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Persian Gulf nations, particularly Dubai, threaten the region's carefully cultivated image as stable, wealthy business and tourism centers.
Real estate
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The 'air-conditioned forest' becoming Middle East's latest attraction

Gewan Island in Qatar features a solar-powered, air-conditioned 450-metre Crystal Walk forest that keeps temperatures at 21–23C year-round for outdoor comfort.
World news
fromSustainable Bus
3 weeks ago

UITP Summit in Dubai cancelled due to the war in the Middle East

UITP cancelled its 2026 Summit in Dubai due to evolving Gulf region situations affecting international travel safety and delegate wellbeing.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK Tech Firm Takes Ambitious Steps to Capitalise on Opportunities in the Middle East

SoC is opening a £3 million Dubai campus to train 2,000 people in AI, computer science, and digital skills, expanding its global footprint.
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

Dubai Is the World's Most Expensive City for Champagne

Dubai: The world's most expensive glass of champagne Luxury excess finds its natural home in Dubai, which tops Blacklane's Champagne Index as the most expensive city in the world for a glass of champagne, averaging $49 per 125ml pour - 21 per cent higher than in New York. The survey's most extravagant single pour was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai, where a glass of Veuve Clicquot costs $64.
Wine
#dubai-chocolate
Marketing
fromokmagazine.com
1 month ago

The Dubai Fashion Brand That Kept Showing Up and the Creator Strategy Behind It

Yamammi built a dense creator-driven UGC campaign to make Dubai-born Azari omnipresent by prioritizing aesthetic fit, relevance, and scalable native content over celebrity endorsements.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Dubai business setup in 2026: A strategic guide for foreign investors and entrepreneurs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai's 2026 strategy focuses on economic integration, regulatory sophistication, and a 9% corporate tax regime, making jurisdiction choice and substance critical for investors.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

CES 2026 Day 2: All of the coolest tech we saw on the show floor during the second day

Hands-on CES reveals practical, playful tech: responsive LEGO playsets, mobility add-ons, health-tracking toilets, affordable smart-home gear, and emerging household robots.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

They moved to Dubai in pursuit of the expat dream. They're not giving it up so easily.

Despite recent Middle East tensions from US-Israel strikes on Iran, expats in Dubai remain committed to staying, citing career opportunities, safety measures, and improved quality of life.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dubai sells itself': real-estate boom as entrepreneurs and fortune hunters arrive

Dubai's tax advantages, modern infrastructure and luxury property market are drawing wealthy professionals and billionaires, driving booming real estate commissions and business relocations.
fromFortune
1 month ago

In 2026, it's time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai's playbook for growth | Fortune

The old playbooks for business growth are proving less effective in today's rapidly shifting economic landscape. What actually works now, instead? As CEO of TECOM Group, the developer of Dubai's 10 most vibrant business districts across six priority economic sectors, I've witnessed firsthand how diversification and agile strategies, particularly through purpose-built ecosystems, have become essential for sustainable growth. Today's economic landscape is shifting at a pace that requires businesses to respond with agility, adjusting once-reliable growth and expansion strategies to diversify and stimulate growth.
Business
Travel
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Free Hotel for Arab Creatives Has Opened in London

Beit Kotn is an invitation-only private hotel and creative residency in Shoreditch offering free stays to Middle East and North Africa artists and creatives.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 months ago

Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Here's the Latest Advice for Travelers

Multiple international airlines suspended flights to Dubai and Middle Eastern destinations due to airspace closures and regional security concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will the Gulf's push for its own AI succeed?

Three years ago [when Web Summit Qatar began], people were talking about entering a multi-polar world. We are now living in a multi-polar world, said Paddy Cosgrave. As evidence, he referenced the fiery rebuke of Donald Trump given by the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, at Davos a few weeks prior. He pointed to the act that had preceded him on stage: dancing robots built by a Chinese company, which he called the most advanced in the world.
Artificial intelligence
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

To Understand the Gulf's Growing Art Market, Leave Old Assumptions Behind | Artnet News

The Gulf has become an art market hot spot, but insiders say the biggest challenge facing its newest arrivals isn't how to tap the region's wealth, it's how to unlearn assumptions that they may bring with them, particularly concerning the area's money, power, and cultural depth. With Art Basel Qatar debuting next week, the region is no longer a peripheral scene but a new axis of influence for the trade.
Arts
Real estate
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Mercedes-Benz Announces Residential Development in Dubai

Mercedes-Benz and Binghatti are creating a 12-tower luxury residential complex in Dubai combining automotive design DNA with varied residences and extensive sporting and indoor facilities.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

9 blockbuster buildings opening in 2026

2026 unveils bold global architecture, including Olympic arenas, controversial museum replacements, and innovative timber-canopy theaters reshaping urban cultural landscapes.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'We now have money at the end of the month' - meet the Irish people who moved to Dubai to build a nest egg

Irish people move to Dubai for attractive, tax-free salaries, but high living costs mean saving depends on career choice and personal lifestyle.
Real estate
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Shaher Moh'd Ali Awartani Abu Dhabi: A Visionary Leader Driving Sustainable Growth Across Sectors - Social Media Explorer

Shaher Moh'd Ali Awartani Abu Dhabi advances Abu Dhabi's infrastructure and investment through disciplined, diversified, sustainable projects across construction, private equity, and hospitality.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The World's Tallest Hotel Is Now Open-With 1,004 Rooms and a Sky-high Infinity Pool

Ciel Dubai Marina opened Nov. 15, 2025, rises 377 meters (nearly 1,237 feet), and holds the title of the world's tallest hotel with 1,004 rooms and extensive panoramic amenities.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

The UAE Has Built Up A $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve

Arkham Intelligence says bitcoin mining operations linked to the UAE's Royal Group are sitting on roughly $344 million in unrealized profit, excluding energy costs. Arkham attributed about 6,782 BTC to wallets connected with UAE royal-linked mining activity, valuing the holdings at approximately $453.6 million at the time of analysis. The firm said the implied profit reflects the difference between current bitcoin prices and estimated production costs, though it noted the figure does not account for electricity and operational expenses.
World news
fromSemafor
2 months ago

Influencers flock to Dubai for 1 Billion Followers Summit

Even more influencers than usual are flocking to Dubai this weekend for the 1 Billion Followers Summit that will take over the city's financial district, the Museum of the Future, and government hub Emirates Towers. Touted as the world's largest gathering for content creators, the three-day event kicked off Friday with 30,000 attendees expected - including YouTuber MrBeast, Republican figurehead Lara Trump, and Dubai resident and former soccer star Rio Ferdinand.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Middle Eastern Destination Is the Most Exciting Art City Right Now-With World-Class Museums and a New Art Fair

Five bronze towers soar 400 feet above Saadiyat Island, the ever-expanding cultural district just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The structures-which recall the wings of a falcon, a highly prized symbol in the United Arab Emirates-are the architectural signature of the Zayed National Museum, which opened in December. Two weeks before, another vastinstitution, the Natural History Museum, debuted. They will be followed later this year by the most ambitious of all-the late Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
World news
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The Trump administration is selling a new Gaza' in the style of Dubai

Jared Kushner proposed rebuilding Gaza into a Dubai-style free-market hub contingent on Gaza's demilitarization, despite ongoing Israeli strikes and severe humanitarian hardship.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Qatar Just Launched a 10-Year Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs and Executives

Qatar launched a 10-year renewable residency program with two five-year pathways for entrepreneurs and executives, each with defined financial, nomination, and benefit requirements.
World news
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

UITP Summit 2026 heads to Dubai as association marks 140 years since its first global gathering - Sustainable Bus

UITP Global Summit 2026 in Dubai will address governance, decarbonisation, funding, digitalisation, passenger experience, and showcase MENA's smart mobility and large-scale public transport leadership.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Which countries made the biggest deals with Israel in 2025?

Israel secured record multibillion-dollar gas, technology, and military deals in 2025, including a $35bn Leviathan gas contract supplying Egypt through 2040.
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