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Dubai Land Department took its integrated real estate model to PropTech Connect Europe in London, presenting the city as a testing and scaling environment for international property technology firms. The visit included MoU signings with City of London representatives and set the stage for PropTech Connect Middle East in February 2027. Read more →

Qatar Airways has unveiled its 2026–2027 winter schedule, targeting more than 170 destinations and nearly 1,800 weekly frequencies by December. The expansion includes double-digit capacity increases to London, Phuket, the Maldives, Melbourne and four resumed Saudi Arabian cities. Read more →

Six Deira hotels managed by Valor Hospitality Partners are offering rates from AED 135 per night for business travellers attending exhibitions at Dubai World Trade Centre. The properties sit near Gold Souq Metro Station, providing a direct public transport route to the venue. Read more →

The Dubai Media Council is placing film and gaming at the centre of the Arab Media Summit 2026, with two dedicated forums running 15 to 17 September. The initiative positions Dubai as a production hub built on speed and infrastructure rather than cost alone. Read more →

The UAE has announced a 40 billion euro investment commitment in Germany, spanning AI, digital infrastructure, energy and industry. The pledge, made during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's state visit, includes 10 billion euros specifically for Bavaria. Read more →

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Aster Pharmacy's distribution centre in Dubai Industrial City, one of the region's largest pharmaceutical warehouses. The 145,000 sq. ft. facility processes around 75,000 transactions daily across Aster's network of 350 pharmacies, 120 clinics and 15 hospitals in the UAE. Read more →

New Development Bank has listed a USD 1.75 billion three-year bond on Nasdaq Dubai, drawing an order book of over USD 3.2 billion led by Asia Pacific investors. The BRICS-aligned lender now has USD 3.75 billion listed on the exchange under its EMTN programme. Read more →

Dubai International Airport has cut its 2026 passenger forecast to 70 million after Gulf airspace closures during the Iran conflict disrupted traffic sharply. CEO Paul Griffiths says capacity has recovered to 84% of pre-war levels and a full recovery is expected by year-end. Read more →

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