Marriott launches all-new Four Points Express by Sheraton brand (Image: Supplied by Marriott International)

Marriott launches all-new Four Points Express by Sheraton brand

It has signed three deals for properties in the UK and Türkiye that will be positioned within its midscale segment

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UK visas: Fees set to rise from October 4, here are the details

The rise in fees mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months is rising by GBP15 to GBP115 (around Dhs514)

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Google marks 25 years with a Doodle: Fun facts about the search giant

Google’s journey over the past two decade reflects the historical impact it has had on the way we use and engage with technology

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Hub71-based Cypherleak raises $750,000 in seed round

Cypherleak allows companies to track their leaked passwords and information on both the public web and dark web

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Rove Hotels aims for 10,000 rooms over the next five year

It currently has more than 3,400 operational hotel rooms across its various properties

Dubai Government cuts public debt by Dhs29bn

Dubai Government reduces public debt by Dhs29bn

The emirate repaid Dhs20bn as part of its total financing from Abu Dhabi and the Central Bank of the UAE

RICE EXPORT

India to export rice to the UAE: 75,000 tonnes approved through NCEL

Despite the larger ban, India is shipping rice to friendly and food vulnerable countries on their request to meet their food security demands

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US FTC files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com: Why is it significant?

The lawsuit against Amazon is part of a larger effort to address antitrust concerns related to major tech companies

SFD _Saudi fund for development and AIIB sign contribution agreement

Saudi’s SFD to contribute $10m towards development projects in Asia

Since 1975, SFD has funded more than 700 development projects worth $18.7bn in over 90 countries around the world

UAE to announce petrol prices for October soon

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for October; will rates decrease?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 28 fils per litre in September

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UNGA78: UAE, India foreign ministers meet, discuss COP28

The UAE Foreign Minister briefed his counterparts on the preparations for COP28, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12

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Oman-UAE bus service to resume from Oct 1

The one-way ticket from Muscat to Abu Dhabi will cost OMR11.5

UAE President meets Netherlands PM Rutte

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed meets Dutch PM Mark Rutte

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation in a range of sectors including trade, energy, and environment among others

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Dubai Chambers unveils ‘reimagined’ Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award

The award has undergone a comprehensive restructuring to reflect the needs of the business community, in line with Dubai’s vision and the goals of the D33 economic agenda

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Interview: Vision Industry’s Gian Paolo Biasotto is focused on innovation

The co-founder of Vision Industry and MD of Opitalia Group, tells us about launching the very first Nikon lenswear Shop-in-Shop in the Middle East at MOE and emerging eyewear trends

Hands-on review: Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless headphone

Designed to meet the demands of modern professionals, this over-the-ear wireless headset comes with a suite of features tailored for video conferencing

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Kuwait Master Plan 2040 to boost development, strategic vision

The Fourth Kuwait Master Plan 2040 focuses on the country’s vision and development goals in urban, economic, social, and environmental policies

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World Tourism Day 2023 celebrations in Riyadh: Emphasis on green investments

As the Global Day of Observance for tourism, it offers a chance to celebrate the sector’s vital role in advancing peace and prosperity

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Lumi Rental’s $290m IPO

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Lumi Rental’s $290m IPO

The offering marks EFG Hermes’ fifth IPO this year and is the latest in a series of transactions the investment bank has advised on in the GCC region

Khalidia Palace Hotel in Deira by Mourouj Gloria will launch in the last quarter of this year (Image: Supplied by Gloria Hotels)

New five-star hotel coming soon to Dubai’s Deira district

Khalidia Palace Hotel by Mourouj Gloria will launch in the last quarter of this year

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ChatGPT adds voice, image feature: Everything you need to know

Voice feature will be available on both iOS and Android, and users can opt in through their settings

Nikki Beach to open resort in Ras Al Khaimah (Image: Supplied by RAK Properties)

Nikki Beach to open resort in Ras Al Khaimah

The 155-key property will be developed by RAK Properties and located in Mina Al Arab

SOUDAH PEAKS

Soudah Peaks: Saudi Arabia launches new luxury destination masterplan

The masterplan is designed to offer unparalleled living experience while safeguarding the region’s ecological and cultural treasures

DCT Abu Dhabi, Mubadala to invest Dhs50m in cultural industry

DCT Abu Dhabi, Mubadala to invest Dhs50m in cultural industry

The collaboration presents an important commitment to fostering cultural programmes and initiatives

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MoIAT introduces mandatory use of UAE Pass to streamline services

The new digital national identity system helps improve the business ecosystem and facilitates access to government services

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return from Asteroid Bennu

NASA’s Osiris-Rex mission brings sample from Asteroid Bennu: Why is it significant?

The returned samples from Bennu will aid scientists in understanding various aspects of planet formation

ADNOC, TAQA secure financing for $2.2bn water project

ADNOC, TAQA close $2.2bn financing for water project

The project is being financed by a group of nine local and international banks, through a combination of commercial and Islamic finance facilities

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics IPO could fetch $678m

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics seeks to raise $678m from IPO

The logistics firm set the price range at SAR98 and SAR106 per share, implying a market capitalisation on listing of as much as SAR8.5bn

Marriott announces two new properties in NEOM’s Trojena (Image: Supplied by NEOM)

Marriott announces two new properties in NEOM’s Trojena

It will include Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel and a JW Marriott property too

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

The influx of new hospitality and tourism-related projects in the region is fostering new trends that add value and efficiency