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Dubai chocolate bars are more than a trend. They’ve disrupted the confectionery market
Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai…
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Marcus Fakana: Teen jailed in Dubai dies in London police chase
A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has died in a car crash three months…
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Alsara Investment Group Takes a Stake in Italian Design Firm Giorgetti, Eyes Further Investments
MILAN — Rachid Mohamed Rachid’s Alsara Investment Group has made a key acquisition in the world of Italian design, and this may just be…
Business
Ulta Beauty Goes Global: Expansion into U.K., Mexico, and Middle East Marks Major International Push
After 35 years in business in the U.S., Ulta Beauty is going global, marking a new chapter for the retailer. Through an unexpected…
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Dubai airport logs record travellers in first half
Dubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday (Jul 29),…
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Marcus Fakana: Teen jailed in Dubai for sex with girl is released
A British teenager jailed in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old girl has been released and is back in the UK. Marcus Fakana, 19, from…
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Joby Aviation stock soars: Flying taxi company completes first successful test flights in Dubai, launch set for 2026
Dubai just took one step closer to its goal of launching electric air taxis in early 2026. U.S.-based Joby Aviation, Inc., a company that…
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Global airlines halt Middle East flights as war disruptions reach Dubai
Major global airlines extended flight cancellations to the Persian Gulf, disrupting air traffic to critical hubs such as Dubai after the…
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Zegna Spring 2026: Lightness and Ease Can Still Be Chic
“As designers, we do half of the work, the other half is in the hands of the customers, who interpret the clothes each day and mold them…
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Singapore’s ultra-rich among wealthy Asians snapping up property in Dubai
Property cooling measures may have dampened housing demand here, but Singapore’s ultra-rich are among high net-worth individuals (HNWI)…
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Dubai Holding kicks off residential Reit IPO in first Dubai listing this year
Dubai Holding, an investment conglomerate owned by the emirate’s ruler, said on Monday (May 5) it plans to list a 12.5 per cent stake in a…
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Art Oasis: How Dubai Is Redrawing the Global Cultural Map
DUBAI — April in Dubai has become the cornerstone of the Middle East’s cultural calendar, transforming the city into a buzzing creative…
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As Crypto Slips, Dubai Emerges As Next Destination; Draws Thousands to TOKEN2049
The cryptocurrency industry, once propelled by political support and promising regulatory changes, is now facing a slowdown. Earlier this…
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At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage
Sitting in front of a packed auditorium in Dubai, a founder of the Trump family cryptocurrency business made a brief but monumental…
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DDA Launches Brands Division, Adds Middle East Base in Dubai (EXCLUSIVE)
Marketing and communications agency DDA has launched DNA, a new brands-focussed division it says will “leverage the connective tissue…
Culture
Uber Mideast unit delivers gold coins to doorsteps in Dubai
Dubai residents can now have 24-carat gold coins delivered to their homes in less than an hour as super app Careem targets millions of…
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Dubai is opening an influencer academy—and they’ll pay you to join
Dubai, the go-to destination for influencers, is now doubling down on its biggest market with the launch of its very own “influencer…
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Mall of the Emirates Unveils $1.36 Billion Transformation
DUBAI —Majid Al Futtaim has unveiled an ambitious $1.36 billion metamorphosis of the Mall of the Emirates, the original temple of luxury…
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Jil Sander Makes Middle East Debut with Dubai Flagship
DUBAI — Jil Sander has planted its minimalist flag in Dubai’s maximalist luxury retail landscape, opening a flagship boutique at Mall of…
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Singapore’s RV Capital is set to join the hedge fund influx into Dubai
The firm joins a growing number of Asian investment outfits that are looking to join their western peers in the United Arab Emirates…
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Who Is Maria Kovalchuk? Ukrainian OnlyFans Model Founded With Broken Spine in Dubai Likely to Survive as Family Gives Grim Update
A Ukrainian OnlyFans model who was found dumped on the roadside in Dubai with severe injuries is expected to survive, her family said.…
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Beyond the Boardroom: Dubai’s Cultural Revolution Starts at the Office
Strolling through the eight story tall glass atrium garden at ICD’s Brookfield Place in Dubai, you might find yourself weaving through an…
Culture
Emma Raducanu: How Dubai incident is a stark reminder of threat faced by female athletes
Approximately one in five women experience stalking in their lifetime, according to the UK's Office of National Statistics. Being a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Zegna to Stage Show in Dubai, Villa Zegna in June
MILAN — “Luxury is about movement, evolution and embracing new perspectives,” according to Gildo Zegna, chairman and chief executive…