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Ajman Crown Prince postpones all business fines; announces new economic incentives

The new economic stimulus package provides relief to businesses operating across foreign trade, customs, tourism and real estate sectors

French hotel group Accor launches fund to assist employees

Accor confirmed that it currently has more than $2.7bn in cash on hand and an undrawn revolving credit facility of $1.3bn

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterates UAE’s Covid-19 preparedness

On Monday, the UAE reported two additional Covid-19 deaths and 41 new cases, taking the total number of cases in the country to 611

Dubai orders all pubs, bars and lounges to close until the end of this month

The emirate has already ordered all nightclubs, cinemas, theme parks, spas and gyms to close as a precautionary measure

Emaar to stop taking bookings at three Dubai hotels as Covid-19 hits demand

Bookings will be suspended at the Address Fountain Views, Vida Creek Harbour and Vida Emirates Hills from March 15 to August 31

Abu Dhabi announces rules to regulate holiday home market

Holiday home owners in the emirate will now have to pay a tourism fee amounting to 6 per cent of the guest’s bill

Emirates reopens resort in Australia after bushfires led to its temporary closure

The One&Only Wolgan Valley resort in Australia reopened in early February

EDITION Abu Dhabi hotel

Abu Dhabi’s EDITION hotel offers a comprehensive MICE space

There are over 1,500 sqm of private event space including three individual conference rooms

Hotel operator Rotana appoints new CEO, president

Guy Hutchinson has held the position of acting CEO since January 2019

mark dickinson sell like a rockstar

How to sell the right way in Dubai

Mark Dickinson, a hospitality industry veteran, will be conducting a day-long seminar in Dubai to show managers how to transform selling from a process into a customer experience

Sheikh Ahmed appointed to temporarily manage Dubai Holding, Meraas

Sheikh Ahmed will replace Abdulla Al Habbai

Hilton appoints new head for Middle East and Africa

Jochem-Jan Sleiffer replaces Rudi Jagersbacher, who has been heading the region for eight years

Saudi fixes licence fee of up to SAR100,000 for outlets selling tobacco in five-star hotels

The fees vary for hotels across different regions in the kingdom

Emaar opens first cafe in Dubai Mall

The Dubai developer’s new Emaar Cafe will also boast a variety of smart services beyond food and beverage offerings

Emaar opens new 286-room Vida hotel at Dubai Creek Harbour

The property is the fourth under Emaar’s Vida brand

Emaar says Downtown Dubai will stop all holiday home rentals

Emaar’s recently launched short-term rental platform will also not list properties from Downtown Dubai

Dubai developer Emaar launches short-term rental platform for holiday homes

Called Ease by Emaar, the platform will enable owners in certain Emaar communities to rent out their units as holiday homes

Marriott launches Delta Hotels in the region with Dubai property

The four-star, 360-room hotel is located at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach

Salt Bae’s restaurants reportedly struggling

Company that owns his Nusr-Et restaurant chain selling assets

Are holiday homes gaining popularity in Dubai?

From cars to homes, people are getting paid to share some of their biggest assets

UAE’s IBC group plans to acquire 10,000 holiday homes in Dubai in $5bn deal

The properties to be acquired will be financed via a $1 trillion Sharia-compliant bond

Saudi to ban recruitment of expats in several hospitality jobs

The kingdom has implemented a strict Saudisation policy in several sectors

New midscale Holiday Inn hotel in Dubai’s Deira Islands to open in 2023

Hotel operator IHG is looking to increase its midscale offering in the Middle East

Welcoming the world: Jumeirah’s CEO on the Dubai brand’s bold new strategy

In an exclusive interview, José Silva reveals the next steps forward for Jumeirah

Travel 4.0: Are GCC hotels ready for the youth?

When they travel, the region’s youth have a different set of expectations in mind. Are the GCC’s hotels fulfilling their needs?

Dubai’s Emaar opens new 160-room Vida Emirates Hills hotel

Vida Emirates Hills is located in walking distance of Emirates Golf Club and Address Montgomerie

Hotels in Dubai given 18 months to meet new sustainability requirements

The requirements include sustainable management approaches, performance metrics, and energy, food and water management plans

Dubai’s Jumeirah Group to open five hotels in Asia, Europe over 18 months

The new openings will increase Jumeirah’s portfolio to 31 properties

JW Marriott Dubai in Deira to suspend operations next month

The reason for the closure of the four-star hotel has not been disclosed

Emaar to open five new hotels with over 1,370 rooms in Dubai this year

The company plans to open two Address hotels, two Vida hotels and one Rove hotel this year