IHG, whose brands include Holiday Inn and Avid Hotels, currently operates around 50 hotels in India with roughly 80 in development The post Holiday Inn-owner IHG sees India as top-five market as global chains scale up appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Al Ain, 10 January: Action got underway on Saturday at the UAE National MMA Championship 6, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, at UAE University in Al Ain, with impressive performances from emerging athletes. The championship marked the start of the new season and saw strong participation from dozens of male and female athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The opening day delivered competitive matchups, highlighting athletes’ physical and mental preparation, supported by smooth organisation that allowed competitors to perform at a high level from the beginning. Day one actio
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Package includes three years of free service and a five-year warranty Dubai, UAE, 12 January 2026: Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship automotive company of AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is kicking off the new year with a fresh offer on the Renault Koleos, making it easier to step into 2026 with a spacious SUV built for everyday use. Payments start at AED 1,555 per month, and the deal includes three years of free service and a five-year warranty, providing additional coverage with a clear, structured payment plan, as part of AAC’s mission to deliver premium an
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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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22 December 2025, Dubai, UAE – As the year draws to a close, IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City invites guests to welcome New Year’s Eve through a carefully curated collection of dining and entertainment experiences, each offering a distinct way to mark the beginning of the year ahead. From refined French gastronomy and elegant all white soirées to family focused celebrations and vibrant waterfront festivities, the destination presents a layered New Year’s Eve experience set against sweeping views of the Dubai skyline and fireworks. “At IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City, New Year’s Eve is not defined by a single moment, but by a seque
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Dubai, UAE, 12th December, 2025: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today confirms that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the FIA, following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan. President Mohammed Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen a period of significant renewal and stabilisation for the organisation since his initial election in 2021. Over the past four years, the FIA has undergone a wide-ranging tran
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Celebrating 74 Years of Craftsmanship, Heritage & Innovation Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 27, 2025: This UAE National Day, Ajmal Perfumes pays tribute to a nation that transformed dreams into reality through courage, unity, and an enduring vision. As the UAE proudly marks its 54th National Day, Ajmal Perfumes reflects on its own journey, one deeply intertwined with the country’s evolution and inspired by its remarkable spirit. For 74 years, Ajmal Perfumes has stood for craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation. From its inception in 1951 by Late Haji Ajmal Ali in Hojai, a small town in Assam from the north-east of India, Ajmal h
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2025 – Airbus and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi based sovereign investor, have extended their agreement to provide internship opportunities for Emirati senior university students in engineering for another three years. The agreement was signed during Dubai Airshow 2025 by Fatima AlMarzouqi, Director, at Mubadala’s Community Outreach, and Phillippe Fontes, Vice President Human Resources, Airbus Africa and Middle East and witnessed by Homaid Al Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO, Mubadala, and Gabriel Semelas, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East. Following the initial agreement signed during
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2025 – Airbus and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi based sovereign investor, have extended their agreement to provide internship opportunities for Emirati senior university students in engineering for another three years. The agreement was signed during Dubai Airshow 2025 by Fatima AlMarzouqi, Director, at Mubadala’s Community Outreach, and Phillippe Fontes, Vice President Human Resources, Airbus Africa and Middle East and witnessed by Homaid Al Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO, Mubadala, and Gabriel Semelas, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East. Following the initial agreement signed during
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The founder and CEO of C&B reflects on the company’s evolution, the thinking behind the new positioning, and how C&B plans to stay relevant in the changing communications landscape The post Empowered by Facts: Cicero & Bernay’s Ahmad Itani on its next chapter appeared first on Gulf Business.
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