Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 8,300 hotels across nearly 100 countries, hosted its 2025 Middle East Executive Summit last week in Manama, Bahrain. Held at the Wyndham Grand Manama, the one-day event brought together more than 100 participants under the theme “Going Places: Navigating the Future of Travel.” Designed to explore market opportunities and future trends, the summit united Wyndham’s hotel partners, general managers, and key suppliers for a day of interactive discussions, expert insights, and networking. The agenda featured keynote remarks from Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels &…

Dubai – Gulf Craft announces the Nomad 101 as a headliner of the Qatar Boat Show 2025, presenting a re-imagined tri-deck yacht that blends exceptional sea keeping with residential comfort and refined design. Purpose-built for people who relish time at sea, the 30-metre Nomad 101 offers unusually generous volumes for her class, a poised semi-displacement hull with a top speed of 22 knots, and up to 1,800 nautical miles of serene cruising at 10 knots. After its first unveiling to Qatar in 2005, the Nomad brand has a long-standing presence in the market, proudly supported today by the local dealer Gulf…

Sharjah, UAE: Dana Gas PJSC (the “Company”), the Middle East’s largest regional private sector natural gas company, today announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. The Company recorded a net profit of AED 379 million ($103mm) in 9M 2025, compared to AED 410 million ($112mm) in 9M 2024. Revenue for the period stood at AED 935 million ($255mm), versus AED 1,048 million ($286mm) in 9M 2024. The 8% year-on-year decline reflects lower Egyptian production and softer Brent prices ($71/bbl vs $83/bbl), partly offset by higher gas prices under the new concession agreement in Egypt. Overall performance…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Q Mobility has announced the activation of the paid parking system in the outer areas of Al Shahamah, under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The initiative aims to increase the efficiency of parking space usage and facilitate access for residents and visitors to various facilities throughout the area. Improving Parking Efficiency Al Shahamah has been experiencing rapid urban and service growth, with the development of numerous schools, malls, and community facilities. This growing activity has made it an increasingly popular destination for both residents and visitors, which has led…

Dubai, UAE: 7X, the trade, transport, and logistics group, launched ‘Autologix Smarttech LLC (AutoLogiX), a joint venture established with Zelostech, a leading global company specialising in autonomous vehicle technologies. This venture lays the foundation for an integrated logistics ecosystem, which leverages Level 4 autonomous vehicles to transport goods between logistics hubs across the country, underscoring the UAE’s position as a global hub for developing and deploying smart transportation technologies. In phase one, AutoLogiX will deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles, which are specially designed for seamless cargo movement with no cab, steering wheel or driver. This marks a significant milestone in transitioning…

Rolls-Royce is supplying seven mtu backup-power generators to expand the energy infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport. The 20-cylinder Series 4000 DS 3600 diesel generators will be installed in the new Terminal 2, where they will secure the power supply for the catering building and the airport’s central energy infrastructure, as well as other facilities. Kuwait International Airport is currently undergoing extensive expansion. With the construction of the new Terminal 2, the site will become one of the most modern aviation hubs in the Gulf region. Once completed, the airport is expected to handle an initial 25 million passengers per year –…

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, announced a strategic partnership with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG), a fully integrated global aluminium materials manufacturer, and BlueFive Capital, a global investment firm specialising in cross-border business between the GCC and Asia. This tri-partite, signed on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, initiates a strategic effort to optimise global aluminium supply-chain from upstream smelting to high-value downstream products. This collaboration unites three distinct strengths: This MoU establishes a framework to explore areas of mutual interest including joint investments, knowledge sharing on best…

Gulf Medical University (GMU) and Thumbay Group have announced an extension for the submission deadline of the Thumbay International Research Grant 2025/26, now open until December 15, 2025. The decision to extend the deadline offers researchers, academicians, and healthcare innovators across the world more time to refine their proposals for one of the UAE’s most prestigious and impactful research funding programs. Prof. Dr. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, emphasized the importance of this initiative in strengthening GMU’s research ecosystem and global partnerships: “At GMU, we believe that innovation begins where disciplines intersect. The Thumbay International Research Grant provides a powerful platform for researchers to…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality arm of Emaar Properties PJSC, unveiled two custom Snapchat augmented reality (AR) Lenses for its flagship brands — Address Hotels + Resorts and Vida Hotels and Resorts — marking a new step in bridging online engagement with real-world guest experiences. This initiative reflects Emaar Hospitality Group’s ongoing digital innovation agenda and its commitment to deepening brand connection, inspiring travel intent, and engaging today’s mobile-first audiences in the UAE and beyond. These AR activations are part of the Group’s broader storytelling strategy that brings the physical and digital guest experience together — creating meaningful touchpoints before,…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Ducab, one of the UAE’s leading providers of integrated energy solutions and a manufacturer of energy and industrial products, is spotlighting its specialized cable solutions for the solar, nuclear, wind and Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers sectors, at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition (ADIPEC) 2025 that gets underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) today. Contributing more than AED 8 billion in local economic value in 2024-2025, the National In-Country Value Champion (ICV score 96.89 in 2024) has achieved a 10% surge in renewables sales over the last five years. Ducab continues to lead the UAE’s energy transition charge with innovations…