Global Village has released its Season 31 VIP pack lineup, with four tiers priced from Dh1,890 to Dh7,900 going on pre-order from September 21. One pack contains a hidden Dh31,000 cheque, with the season opening on October 14. Read more →

UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi told the Arab Media Summit 2026 that public diplomacy is most valuable when formal political channels fall short. She called for credible national narratives, warned against digital misinformation, and welcomed improving UAE-Syria ties. Read more →

Empower says its district cooling network covered 24% of Dubai's 827 hotel and hotel apartment facilities by end of 2025. The company is positioning itself as core infrastructure for the emirate's hospitality expansion toward the Urban Master Plan 2040 targets. Read more →

Meta has launched Meta One in the UAE, a tiered subscription service adding paid features to WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook. Plans start at Dh5.99 a month for WhatsApp Plus and rise to Dh1,199 for the top-tier Max plan aimed at businesses and creators. Read more →

All four of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour support acts have withdrawn in protest after Macklemore was dropped from the bill for making pro-Palestine remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Sheeran attributed the decision to venue owners, including billionaire Robert Kraft, who refused to host the tour with Macklemore on the lineup. Read more →

Atara Development has revised the unit mix at The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, reducing the collection to 168 branded one- and two-bedroom homes as construction advances on site. The developer presented the updated offering to Dubai brokers at DPS, with Ras Al Khaimah's growing hospitality profile providing the backdrop. Read more →

Saudi air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Makkah on Tuesday evening before it reached the city's restricted airspace. The strike followed a separate Houthi attack on three Saudi cities the previous day that injured 13 civilians and damaged homes and vehicles. Read more →

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop integrated air-rail travel across the UAE, including a potential shuttle between Zayed International Airport and the national rail network. The two operators will also explore combined booking across both modes. Read more →