Family First: Emirates' ethos for its best-in-class Economy experience - family first

Family First: Emirates’ ethos for its best-in-class Economy experience

Dubai, UAE, 9 Feb 2026: With a new year in full swing, Emirates wraps up its busiest month for family travel bookings across January – cementing its position as the international airline of choice for families. Throughout 2025, 84% of all Emirates’ bookings were made for travel in Economy Class, and group and family bookings accounted for 64% of all passengers who travelled in Economy Class. As many plan and look forward to an annual holiday, January is a peak booking time for families who fly better with Emirates. Economy travellers booked early, especially groups and families, with more than 65% of group bookings made at least 3 months a

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e& Carrier & Wholesale activates 2Africa submarine cable landing at UAE SmartHub

Abu Dhabi, 9th February 2026 – e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of global technology group e&, today announced the successful landing and integration of the 2Africa submarine cable system at its carrier neutral SmartHub data centre in the UAE. Building on the completion of the core 2Africa system announced by the consortium, this milestone brings the cable’s capacity into service locally, strengthening the UAE’s international connectivity infrastructure and reinforcing its position as a global digital hub. Spanning approximately 45,000 kilometres, 2Africa is the world’s largest submarine cable sys

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Fujairah hosts Second Edition of The Fujairah International Conference on Bee Research - fujairah hosts

Fujairah hosts Second Edition of The Fujairah International Conference on Bee Research

Fujairah, UAE – February 9, 2026: The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA), in strategic partnership with the Fujairah Research Centre (FRC), officially inaugurates the second edition of the Fujairah International Conference on Bee Research today at the Al Bahar Hotel & Resort. Building upon the foundation laid during its 2023 debut, this year’s assembly serves as a premier global scientific platform, uniting over 50 world-renowned experts and representatives from more than 20 nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Egypt, Lebanon, and Algeria, among many others,

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The UAE and Switzerland agree to launch Joint Economic Committee to Promote Bilateral Economic Cooperation

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 09 February, 2026: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research of the Swiss Confederation agreed to establish a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) that will promote cooperation, facilitate investment and enhance trade flows between the countries. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation. The JEC’s principal functions will be to build on these ties. The stated objectives are to explore opportunitie

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Danube Properties Launches ‘Serenz by Danube' in JVC With A Convenient 2-Minutes-In, 2-Minutes-Out Access - danube prope...

Danube Properties Launches ‘Serenz by Danube’ in JVC With A Convenient 2-Minutes-In, 2-Minutes-Out Access

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 09, 2026: Danube Properties has announced the launch of Serenz by Danube, a premium residential development designed to elevate contemporary urban living in Dubai. It was officially unveiled by Danube Group’s Founder and Chairman – Rizwan Sajan, Group Managing Director – Adel Sajan, Director of Agency Relationships – Sana Sajan, along with cricket legend and Danube’s Global Ambassador – Brett Lee. Located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the project is envisioned as “A World of Amenities,” combining luxury, wellness, and community-focused living. Rising as an iconic 50 + 25-stor

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Ministry of Finance announces the issuance of a Cabinet Decision exempting certain sports entities from Corporate Tax to s...

Ministry of Finance announces the issuance of a Cabinet Decision exempting certain sports entities from Corporate Tax to support the continued development of the sports ecosystem

UAE, February 09, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 on Exempting Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The Ministry affirmed that the decision aims to support the continued sustainable development of the sports ecosystem, align with international best practices, enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy, and consolidate the UAE’s position as a global hub for the development of modern sports systems. The new Cabinet Decision provides an exemption from

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du reports its Q4 and 2025 results, sustaining strong growth and profitability momentum

2025 revenues increased by an exceptional 8.7% to AED 15.9 billion and net profit jumped by 16.8% Historical annual dividend of 64 fils per share, an 18.5% increase y-o-y Dubai, UAE. 9 February 2026 – Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2025, delivering a strong performance driven by a disciplined execution of its strategy and continued operational excellence. We achieved a balanced revenue growth alongside rigorous cost management translating into robust top- and bottom-line results. In 2025, revenues increased by 8.7%, exceedi

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RTA Opens Bridge at Al Qudra Road Intersection and the Road Linking Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City - opens bridge

RTA Opens Bridge at Al Qudra Road Intersection and the Road Linking Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City

600-metre structure provides four lanes in each direction Northern bridge to open on 15th February at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Al Tayer: Newly completed bridge increases traffic capacity by 191% and reduces journey time by 55% Al Qudra Road development cuts travel time from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes Corridor serves residential and development districts, accommodating approximately 400,000 residents and visitors Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 8th February 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened today (Sunday) a 600-metre bridge comprising f

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Dubai Customs forges stronger partnership with senior New Zealand officials - dubai customs

Dubai Customs forges stronger partnership with senior New Zealand officials

UAE, Dubai 08 February 2026: Dubai Customs welcomed an official delegation from New Zealand led by Christine Stevenson, Chief Executive Comptroller; Chair of the Border Executive Board, in a visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and supporting Dubai’s long-term strategic vision. The delegation was received by His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs. The meeting underscored both sides’ shared commitment to expanding international partnerships that reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade and logistics. Talks focused on opportunities for closer collaboration in customs operations, includ

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