Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing - emirates rolls

Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing

Dubai, UAE, 16 December 2025: Emirates today announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, starting from 1 February 2026. * Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in 1-2-1 layout for the first time. For Lebanon’s capital city, EK953 departs Dubai at 1540hrs, arriving in Beirut at 1700hrs, wi

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Dubai Customs launches project to update its strategic plan 2026–2030 - dubai customs

Dubai Customs launches project to update its strategic plan 2026–2030

future vision enhances Dubai’s competitiveness and supports its global economy Abdulla Busenad: Shaping a more innovative customs.. 2030 plan propels us toward an advanced global model Building an institution capable of anticipating challenges and turning opportunities into achievements. full alignment with Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.. our goal is to establish Dubai as the most advanced and seamless customs destination worldwide Dubai 14 December 2025: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade, economy, and government innovation, Dubai Customs announced the launch of its pro

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flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia - flydubai inaugurates

flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia

The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Riga with a three-times-weekly service flydubai expands its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 December 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-times-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX). The inaugural flight landed in Riga to a warm reception by airport officials, underscoring the significance of this new connection between the United Arab Emirates and Latvia.

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Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

Dubai Chamber of Commerce Launches Bulgarian Business Council to Strengthen Economic Ties and Boost Mutual Investment

Maha Al Gargawi: “The establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council will help build stronger partnerships between our business communities and unlock new opportunities for joint investment.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Bulgaria reached AED 777 million in 2024, achieving year-on-year growth of 5%. A total of 243 Bulgarian companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q3 2025. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council. The new council aims to st

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Noor Dubai Achieves 156% Growth in Treatment Services and Honours Its Supporting Partners - noor dubai

Noor Dubai Achieves 156% Growth in Treatment Services and Honours Its Supporting Partners

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 December 2025: Noor Dubai Foundation, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that its national programme for the periodic screening and treatment of eye diseases in the United Arab Emirates has achieved a notable 156% increase in treatment cases, equivalent to 554 patients, between 2024 and 2025. The programme also recorded a 47% growth in free screenings and early detection services, with particular attention given to workers’ communities. The Foundation explained that these results were achieved through the expansion of partnerships with relevant entities and by strengthen

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Dubai Culture Celebrated for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Celebrated for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation

Commended by the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has received an Appreciation Award from the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists, an accolade granted to institutions dedicated to archaeology and heritage preservation. The recognition reflects the Authority’s sustained efforts to protect Dubai’s cultural heritage and ensure its transmission to future generations. The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 28th Arab Archaeologists Conference in Cairo, Egypt. It marks a significant milestone

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GAL, AMMROC and Fulcrum Extend Tri-Party MoU to Accelerate Regional Defense Readiness - ammroc fulcrum

GAL, AMMROC and Fulcrum Extend Tri-Party MoU to Accelerate Regional Defense Readiness

DUBAI, UAE – December 12, 2025 – Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace, aviation and defense services, and AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of military aviation MRO services – both part of the Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) Group – announced an expansion of its strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fulcrum, a defense technology innovator specializing in mission-critical engineering upgrades. The agreement was formalized during the Dubai Airshow. The expansion of the original MoU, initially signed in March 2024, underscores the success and commitment of the trilateral partnership in advancing

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RTA Launches Pilot Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Collaboration with WeRide and Uber - launches pilot

RTA Launches Pilot Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Collaboration with WeRide and Uber

Pilot service operates with a ‘safety driver’ ahead of full driverless launch in early 2026 Ability to book a WeRide autonomous vehicle through the Uber app Service available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Launch supports Dubai’s Self-Driving Transport Strategy to convert 25% of journeys to autonomous modes by 2030 Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 11th December 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of the pilot public Robotaxi service As of Today on the Uber app in Dubai, delivered in collaboration with WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies, and Uber Techno

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AfCFTA Secretary-General unveils vision for borderless African automotive aftermarket at Automechanika Dubai 2025 - afcfta...

AfCFTA Secretary-General unveils vision for borderless African automotive aftermarket at Automechanika Dubai 2025

H.E. Wamkele Mene tells global industry leaders Africa is ready to integrate its $30+ billion automotive aftermarket through trade reforms, digital tools and regional value chains AfriConnections is a dedicated platform at Automechanika Dubai connecting African buyers with global automotive aftermarket suppliers Automechanika Dubai concludes today (Thursday, 11 December) at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Africa is set to transform its fragmented automotive aftermarket into a unified, borderless economy, according to H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), who addressed inter

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Tourism without gaming: how Dubai maintains record visitor growth while the region's iGaming market expands offshore - tou...

Tourism without gaming: how Dubai maintains record visitor growth while the region’s iGaming market expands offshore

Dubai continues breaking tourism records even though casino gaming remains prohibited, and you see that strength across nearly every part of the city. With more than 18.7 million visitors last year and nearly 10 million more arriving in the first half of 2025, Dubai showed that travelers respond to experiences that go far beyond gaming. When you walk through its luxury hotels, waterfront neighborhoods, cultural venues and shopping districts, you notice how the city invests in attractions that appeal to different travel styles. World-class events, new dining districts and major architectural projects help keep the destination fresh, gi

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