Statement by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General On the Accession Day of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

January 03, 2026: Today, we commemorate a proud and momentous chapter in our nation’s history and in the collective memory of its people, as we mark the twentieth anniversary of the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, as the Ruler of Dubai. On this occasion, we reflect upon the remarkable transformations and exceptional achievements that Dubai has realised across diverse fields, and the distinguished global standing it has attained under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s wise and visionary leadership. This anniversary encapsulates a rich journey of dedication and ac

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Meet The Newest Pore-clearing Essential: The POREfessional Degunker ! - meet newest

Meet The Newest Pore-clearing Essential: The POREfessional Degunker !

At Benefit Cosmetics, pores are our thing. From primers to skincare, we’ve built our expertise around one mission: making pores look their absolute best. Introducing The POREfessional Degunker, the latest launch to join our iconic Pore Care Family, designed to remove impurities, target blackheads, and visibly clear pores for instantly satisfying results you can see. This innovative two-step blackhead & pore cleansing system combines an alkaline pH formula with a built-in extracting tool to help loosen dead skin and lift away pore-clogging impurities—gently and effectively. The payoff? Cleaner-looking pores and smoother-feeling skin i

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Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Professor Charbel Dagher on winning Great Arab Minds 2025 Award for Literature and Arts ...

Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Professor Charbel Dagher on winning Great Arab Minds 2025 Award for Literature and Arts

Dubai, 2 January 2026: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Charbel Dagher on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Literature and Arts category. His Highness highlighted the central role that literature and the arts have played in shaping societies and civilisations throughout history. In a post on X, His Highness said, “We congratulate the winner of the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in Literature and Arts, Professor Charbel Dagher from Lebanon, Professor of Arabic Literature. Over several decades, he has made significant intellectual con

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Dubai's tourism strategy enters its digital phase: how global leisure habits are reinventing the visitor economy - dubai's...

Dubai’s tourism strategy enters its digital phase: how global leisure habits are reinventing the visitor economy

Dubai has always treated tourism as a living system rather than a fixed product. You could feel that philosophy clearly this year, with the city focusing more directly on how you move, decide, explore and share while you are there. Global leisure habits have shifted toward personalization, speed and digital immersion, while Dubai’s tourism strategy has followed suit. In the first half of 2025 alone, Dubai welcomed approximately 9.88 million international visitors (a 6% increase year-on-year), underscoring the destination’s continued momentum and its alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). With international arrivals surpassing

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Over 2.8 Million Passengers Used Public Transport on New Year's Eve 2026 - over million

Over 2.8 Million Passengers Used Public Transport on New Year’s Eve 2026

Figures indicate ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 1st January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year’s over 2.5 riders. This was delivered as part of an integrated traffic and operational plan that included the management and regulation of traffic movement and implementation of temporary road closures across the Emirate, in direct coordination with Dubai Event Security Committee, as well as relevant authorities and strategi

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SalamAir Releases 4th Quarter (Q4) On-Time Performance Results - salamair releases

SalamAir Releases 4th Quarter (Q4) On-Time Performance Results

Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 01 January 2026 SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to operational transparency, reliability, and customer trust. OTP is an internationally recognized measure of punctuality, calculated by the percentage of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time. During the fourth quarter of 2025, SalamAir operated 5,766 flights and carried 839,630 passengers across its network, achieving an On-Time Performance of 77.5%. The quarter reflected evolving weather and operatin

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SalamAir Introduces First Direct Air Link Between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia - salamair introduces

SalamAir Introduces First Direct Air Link Between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia

Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 30 December 2025 SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a new direct route between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia. The new service will commence on 3 July 2026, with two weekly flights, marking SalamAir’s first direct connection to Indonesia and further strengthening the airline’s growing network in Southeast Asia. The introduction of Medan represents a significant milestone in SalamAir’s Asian expansion strategy and reinforces the airline’s commitment to providing affordable and accessible travel options across high-potential markets. The route enhances travel op

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Uniting the World Through Education: Maverick Business Academy's 10th Annual Graduation - uniting world

Uniting the World Through Education: Maverick Business Academy’s 10th Annual Graduation

Dubai, UAE | 22 November 2025 : Maverick Business Academy London UAE proudly hosted its 10th Annual Graduation Ceremony at the iconic Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, celebrating a decade of academic excellence, leadership development, and global entrepreneurial achievement. The event brought together graduates from over 30 countries, highlighting Maverick’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and transnational education, in alignment with global DEI and B Metrics. The graduating cohort represented a truly international community, with students hailing from Japan, Myanmar, Switzerland, Ghana, the Gulf region, Latin America, and beyond. Distin

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World Customs Organization praises "e-commerce platform" and publishes its development in three languages - worl...

World Customs Organization praises "e-commerce platform" and publishes its development in three languages

Juma Al Ghaith: Dubai Customs is now a global leader in customs innovation Atiq Al Muhairi: The platform is a leading model in using technology to facilitate trade and stimulate investment United Arab Emirates – Dubai 30 December 2025: In a new achievement reflecting Dubai’s strong global standing and leadership in customs innovation, the “Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform”—an innovative project by Dubai Customs—has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO). The WCO published a special report on the platform in three languages (French, English, and Spanish), emphasizing that Dubai Customs’

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RTA Activates E-scooter Permit Application Service via RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps - activates e-scooter

RTA Activates E-scooter Permit Application Service via RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps

The service that has previously been limited to RTA’s website, eliminates the need to visit service centres Applicants for the E-Scooter Riding Permit are required to complete an electronic theoretical test RTA urges users to obtain the permit before operating e-scooters in authorised areas Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 30 December 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has activated the e-scooter riding permit application service across all official channels, following its earlier availability exclusively through the RTA website (www.rta.ae). The service has now been integrated into the RTA Dubai application

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