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29/12/2025

Where UAE Travellers Are Heading This New Year

As the New Year long weekend approaches, travel search data is revealing where UAE residents are choosing to go and how much they’re willing to spend. We spoke to Mamoun Hmidan, Chief Business Officer at Wego, about the most-booked destinations, emerging price trends, and whether travellers are opting for short regional breaks or longer international trips to start the year.

Catch the full conversation on The Business Breakfast.

29/12/2025

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29/12/2025

BB12 was the top seller, fetching AED9.66 million, followed by AA25 at just over AED8 million. Other high-value plates included BB30, sold for AED6.74 million, and CC100, which reached AED4.21 million.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has set a new record after its latest distinctive vehicle number plate auction generated more than AED109 million in revenue, the highest total since the auctions were introduced.

29/12/2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has honoured tennis legend Novak Djokovic with the newly launched Globe Sports Award during the 16th Globe Soccer Awards held on Sunday at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal.

Attended by world football’s most celebrated players, decision-makers, legends, and rising stars, the 2025 edition of the Global Soccer Awards saw more than 20 awards being presented.

The event was held with the attendance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Apart from honoring Djokovic, Ronaldo earned his very own recognition, receiving the award for Best Middle East Player.

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28/12/2025

Dubai's RTA is co-hosting, in collaboration with DP World, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Emaar Properties and Project Management Institute (PMI). The programme explores five key themes: The Sustainable City, Digital Transformation, Future Jobs, Technology & Future, and Customer-Centricity.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will bring together an....

28/12/2025

Organised by the Dubai Sports Council under the theme ‘Uniting the World Through Sport,’ the summit will bring together more than 1,500 participants with some of the best-known sportspersons, experts, decision-makers, and leadership figures shaping the sector globally gathering at the Madinat Jumeirah through December 29-30.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the inaugural World Sports Summit will commence in Dubai on Monday.

28/12/2025

The quake was detected at 4:44am UAE time by monitoring stations in the area. No damage or injuries have been reported.

An earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the southern Musandam region early Sunday morning, according to the National Seismic Network at the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

28/12/2025

The Economics of Energy Efficiency

Ahead of World Future Energy Summit 2026 (January 13–15), the conversation around sustainability is shifting from ambition to ex*****on — and cost.

As energy efficiency becomes a real-world requirement rather than a policy goal, we asked Tanishk Sajnani, Founder of Terracore do sustainable buildings actually cost more, or can they deliver long-term financial savings?

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27/12/2025

From animal feeding and mini safaris to unforgettable encounters with over 4,000 animals, here’s a look back at our Big Day Out at

26/12/2025

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan () has arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan.

He was received at Nur Khan Airbase by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with ministers and senior officials.

Military and traditional bands performed, while children waving   and   flags lined the arrival route.

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26/12/2025

Dubai authorities say they are fully prepared to deliver a safe, world-class New Year’s Eve celebration across the emirate.

The Event Security Committee confirmed its full readiness during a press conference at Dubai Civil Defence headquarters, attended by senior officials from key government and partner entities.

This year’s celebrations will include fireworks at 40 locations across the emirate, with 48 separate displays.

Public beaches will be designated for families only on New Year’s Eve, while 14 public parks will extend operating hours until 1:00 am.

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26/12/2025

NewYears-nomics: How Much for a Burj Khalifa View?

Moving now into Newyearsnomics - we take a look at short-term holiday rental demand ahead of New Year’s Eve - especially around Burj Khalifa.

We spoke to Vinayak Mahtani, CEO of bnbme holiday homes, about the late surge in bookings, who’s booking at the last minute, and how much it now costs to secure an apartment with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Catch the full conversation on The Business Breakfast.

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