Designed by Multi Ways International, the DARIA bond and DARIA bond II smartphones, packed with impressive specifications, have revolutionized the mobile phones market in the Gulf region. The smartphones are drawing a large number of visitors and customers from the GCC region, earning high user satisfaction and strong market interest. Halil Chaglar, CEO of MultiWays International, said that the DARIA bond and DARIA bond II smartphones are at the center stage by capturing the GCC market due to their unique designs, innovation, cutting-edge technology and amazing specifications. “Equipped with Web3 technology, the DARIA bond smartphone offers a new way for…
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Diriyah – Diriyah Company participated once again in ILTM Asia Pacific 2025, showcasing its premier luxury hospitality offerings for the business and tourism sectors. This year’s ILTM Asia Pacific took place from June 30 to July 3 in Singapore. Throughout the event, Diriyah Company welcomed and engaged with stakeholders, investors, and travel specialists at its distinctively designed booth. Across Diriyah and the adjoining Wadi Safar development areas, nearly 40 world-class hotels and resorts are set to welcome tourists and business visitors, including some of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious hospitality names: Anantara, Aman, Capella, Chedi, Raffles, Four Seasons, and Six Senses. In addition…
Manama, Bahrain: The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has reported a significant increase in financial institution licensing, with 16 new financial firms approved and 52 additional applications underway from early 2024 through mid-2025. This surge highlights Bahrain’s growing appeal as a destination for digital-first financial services, with nearly 75% of the 68 applications coming from international applicants. The influx is expected to create over 850 jobs initially, with more opportunities anticipated as newly licensed firms scale their operations. The license applications span a diverse range of categories, including wholesale banks, payments, investment services, insurance, and crypto-asset services. This diverse portfolio reasserts…
Dubai, UAE – Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has become a founding partner of the newly launched Dubai PropTech Hub, a groundbreaking initiative by DIFC Innovation Hub and Dubai Land Department (DLD). As a founding partner of the Dubai PropTech Hub, Binghatti will support the transformation of the real estate sector through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sustainable smart infrastructure. Located within the DIFC Innovation Hub, the initiative will serve as a dynamic ecosystem that fosters collaboration between developers, start-ups, investors, and regulators. The Dubai PropTech Hub is expected to spur the…
United Arab Emirates: Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property portal, has unveiled the strongest quarterly performance ever recorded in Dubai’s real estate history. The second quarter of 2025 closed with 53,252 property sales transactions, representing a 22% year-on-year increase in volume and a 49% surge in value, reaching AED 184.3 billion. This historic achievement builds on Q1’s robust performance, reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive property markets amidst continued global economic volatility. The exceptional growth was driven by strong demand across both ready and off-plan properties, highlighting continued confidence from investors and end-users alike.…
In line with the ongoing collaboration between government entities to ensure a safe tourism environment in the State of Qatar, Qatar Tourism, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Traffic, organised an awareness workshop on road safety requirements, targeting tour guides, travel agencies, and licensed tour operators. The workshop aimed to raise awareness of the legal requirements and safety procedures that must be followed when organising tours and related transportation, to ensure a safe and seamless experience for visitors and tourists. The programme featured an interactive session and open discussion, during which specialists provided practical advice and detailed guidance on…
Dubai, UAE – Insignia Worldwide, one of the region’s leading strategic advisory firms focusing on integrated destination development announced the launch of Expo Design Lab, a new division dedicated to global expositions, national and cultural platforms. Building on the firm’s twenty-year track record, The Expo Design Lab will be the first integrated concept, design, experience and operational delivery service for host nations to deliver a seamless experience and for countries to showcase their pavilions. “We are entering a new era of cultural diplomacy, where nations must tell their most compelling stories on the world stage. Insignia’s Expo Design Lab ensures that from…
Ajman, UAE – Ajman Bank has launched a comprehensive co-branded payment processing solution for its business clients, developed through its strategic partnership with VaultsPay, a Dubai-based CBUAE licensed fintech payment company with a global footprint The newly launched program represents the latest milestone in the ongoing partnership between the two institutions, reflecting their joint commitment to building a digitally inclusive financial system; that empowers merchants, entrepreneurs, and growing enterprises to thrive in a future-ready, innovation-led economy. This initiative marks a significant milestone for Ajman Bank, as the bank launches its first-ever Point of Sale (POS) machine offering and instant settlement, expanding…
Dubai Duty Free today announced record half-year sales performance posting a 5.34% year-on-year increase with turnover reaching Dhs4.118 billion (US$1.128 billion) for the first six months of 2025. This exceeded last year’s previous record turnover for the first half of the year by Dhs208.95 million (US$ 57.24 million). The airport retailer recorded robust growth in April, May and the first half of June, with sales buoyed by a surge in travel over the Eid holiday and the early summer travel season. Dubai Duty Free Managing Director, Ramesh Cidambi said, “We are very pleased with our record performance for the first…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced three additional new destinations to further expand its global network. The airline will add seasonal flights to Kazan, Russia from December this year; as well as Krakow, Poland; and Salalah, Oman in the summer of 2026. These new routes offer guests more opportunities to discover unique cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Krakow, Salalah and Kazan each bring something special to Etihad’s network – from UNESCO-listed heritage in Poland, and refreshing green landscapes in Oman, to a vibrant Volga-side city in Russia.…