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Dubai retailers report 36% sales surge during city’s first 24-hour sale
The Dubai 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) concluded another standout edition after delivering strong retail performance across malls, brands and shopping districts. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the event drew participation from more than 500 brands and over 2,000 outlets. For the first time in its history, the festival was extended to
Dubai introduces 3-year service fee model for Palm Jumeirah community
Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with Dubai Holding Community Management, has approved the first-ever fixed three-year service fees for the Palm Jumeirah Master community. The new mechanism enables jointly owned property (JOP) management companies to submit and secure approval for a three-year budget through the ‘Mollak’ system, while retaining the option for entities that
Dubai Duty Free hits $2.2bn record as cigarette sale pushes milestone
Dubai Duty Free has achieved record annual sales after passing AED8bn ($2.18bn) for the first time in its 42-year history. The threshold was crossed on December 9, triggered by the sale of a twin pack of Marlboro Lights purchased for AED371 ($101.90) by an Indian passenger travelling to Delhi. The achievement caps a year of
Dubai welcomes 15.7m visitors as DET unveils 2026 tourism roadmap
Dubai tourism sector continues to build momentum heading into 2026, with strong international visitor growth, rising hotel performance and a packed pipeline of new developments and global campaigns. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) set out the city’s roadmap for the year ahead during its second and final City Briefing of 2025, attended
Dubai now offers e-scooter riding permits online and via app
Written by Will Milner Tue 30 Dec 2025 Tue 30 Dec 2025 More of this topic Dubai RTA expands e-scooter permit applications to the apps, enabling digital tests and instant electronic permits Dubai has expanded access to its e-scooter riding permit service, allowing users to apply entirely online through official smart applications as part of
Dubai launches region’s first integrated RV route to boost nature tourism and investment
Dubai Municipality unveils region’s first integrated RV route, creating outdoor tourism experiences and private-sector investment The post Dubai launches region’s first integrated RV route to boost nature tourism and investment appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More...
Dubai announces early school finishes on Fridays from January 2026
Dubai schools will close early on Fridays, starting in January 2026, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The early finish time for private schools in the emirate comes after the UAE announced earlier Friday prayer timings at mosques in the country from 2026 onwards. To accommodate the changes, the KHDA reported that
Dubai announces New Year fireworks 2026
Dubai will host 48 firework displays to usher in 2026 with New Year celebrations at Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Global Village and more The post Dubai announces New Year fireworks 2026 appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance...
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Eagles lose key front office executive to the Falcons
NFL teams continue to poach Philadelphia’s front office. Apr 27, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC Philadelphia Eagles senior vice president/tertiary football executive Bryce Johnston is leaving Philly to join the Atlanta Falcons as their new senior vice president of football administration/senior personnel executive, according to a report from NFL insider Mike Garafolo. In Atlanta, Johnston is
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Iowa State Football in Great Spot With Class of 2027 TE
New Iowa State Cyclones head football coach Jimmy Rogers has been hard at work since taking over the job from Matt Campbell, who departed for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Extra attention has been put on the recruiting front in recent weeks, with Iowa State’s staff looking to make up for lost time. Because of
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Liz Kendall talks up work with ‘middle power nations’ on sovereign tech
The technology secretary speaks about the importance of forging alliances to make UK tech more resilient to geopolitical pressure By Cliff Saran, Managing Editor Published: 28 Apr 2026 16:00 In a speech at the Royal United Services Institute, UK technology secretary Liz Kendall discussed technological disruption and Britain’s role in the tech economy. “Technology is
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Take-Two CEO Addresses Grand Theft Auto 6 Price, and the Possibility for More L.A. Noire
How much would "the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth" cost? Updated : Apr 29, 2026 12:11am UTC Speaking at iicon today, a new conference for video game executives , Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the much-debated question of how much Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost. He declined to confirm the game’s price
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Roundup: Here’s What The Reviews Are Saying About ‘Aphelion’ On Xbox Game Pass
The latest title from Don't Nod! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 2pm Sci-fi adventure Aphelion is rolling out now on Xbox Game Pass as the next game from Life is Strange maker DON'T NOD Entertainment - and that means early reviews for the title are now hitting the web too. We're going to gather some of

