Amazon has launched the Amazon Youth Council in partnership with the UAE's Federal Youth Authority, bringing together young Emirati professionals from Amazon and AWS for skills training, mentorship, and community initiatives. The council held its first activation on International Youth Day at Amazon's Dubai office. Read more →

Al Ansari Exchange has partnered with Dubai's RTA and MDX Technology Solutions to sell nol Travel Cards at selected branches across Dubai. The collaboration extends the remittance firm's offering beyond financial services into everyday transport and lifestyle payments. Read more →

Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal four-times-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg from 17 December 2026, operated by the A321LR narrow-body. The route is Gothenburg's first direct air link to the Gulf and opens one-stop connections across South and Southeast Asia. Read more →

Few Middle Eastern high-net-worth individuals have comprehensive succession plans due to intergenerational disagreements and a lack of expert guidance. Experts advise starting early, focusing on values and purpose before legal structures, and fostering open dialogue to ensure wealth preservation and family unity across generations. Read more →

Gulf families are increasing allocations to haven assets like gold and embracing technology to mitigate risks from geopolitical tensions impacting shipping, travel, and financial access. Lombard Odier notes a global shift towards higher instability, prompting a reassessment of liquid versus illiquid assets and a focus on diversification and liquidity as protective principles. Read more →

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal on 11 August 2026, exactly one year after their engagement. The couple shared no formal wedding photos, only a shot of their banded hands on social media. Read more →

Etihad Rail has launched an Emirati-inspired onboard dining experience for its new Abu Dhabi to Fujairah passenger service, developed in partnership with Capital Catering. Chef Maitha Warshaw designed the menu around local ingredients and culinary heritage, with dishes spanning both Comfort and Premium classes. Read more →

Formula E has signed a multi-year deal with Disney+ and ESPN to broadcast all races globally from the 2026/27 season. The campaign opens in Jeddah in December and introduces the GEN4 car, capable of 600kW and a 0–60 mph time of approximately 1.8 seconds. Read more →