Month: September 2026

Dubai , September 21 , 2026 : Dubai South, the largest urban master development focused on aviation, logistics and real estate, has marked the official inauguration of Dior’s new Regional Distribution Centre for the Middle East, at EZDubai Logistics Hub. The new facility further strengthens the district’s position as a preferred destination for leading international companies seeking advanced logistics and supply chain solutions in Dubai.

The inauguration was attended by Khalifa Alzaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South, Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of EZDubai Logistics Hub, Pierre De Maigret, President Middle East at Dior, Anne Borde, Worldwide Supply Chain & Logistics Director at Dior, Eymeric Joussen, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Middle East at Dior; and other senior officials from both entities.

Spanning 7,200 square metres across two levels, the facility has been established to support Dior’s operations across the Middle East. It manages inventory, order fulfilment and boutique replenishment, while also supporting Dior’s growing e-commerce activities in the UAE.

By positioning inventory closer to its regional markets, the new Regional Distribution Centre will enhance product availability and accelerate replenishment across Dior’s boutique network, enabling greater responsiveness to client demand and a more seamless and consistent client experience.

Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South, said, “We are pleased to inaugurate Dior’s new Regional Distribution Centre at Dubai South and welcome another globally renowned brand to our growing logistics ecosystem. The establishment of Dior’s regional distribution centre reflects the confidence international companies continue to place in Dubai as a strategic base for their regional operations. At Dubai South, our mandate is to provide an integrated and efficient environment that enables businesses to optimise their supply chains, enhance connectivity to key markets and support their long-term growth.”

The facility has also been designed with sustainability at the core of its operations and has been awarded LEED Gold certification. Dior’s facility and supply chain teams are implementing measures aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of logistics activities, including optimising transportation flows, eliminating single-use plastic from packaging, and increasing the use of sea freight whenever possible.

Sharjah , September 21 , 2026 : Alef Group, the Sharjah-based real estate developer shaping modern, integrated communities and destinations, has announced the complete sell-out of all 2,683 homes across the five residential towers at Linar, its AED4 billion waterfront development in Al Mamzar, Sharjah.

The project has sold out after all units in the final two towers were sold as part of Phase 2, following strong demand for the first three towers. Alef has confirmed that construction is scheduled to commence this year.

Demand has come from a broad buyer base spanning the domestic market, international business owners and executives, and overseas investors. The diversity of buyers reflects Linar’s appeal across different market segments, and also reinforces Sharjah’s growing position as a destination for high-quality living and long-term real estate investment.

Linar’s sales performance reflects a wider shift in the way buyers assess residential developments. Location and the specifications of an individual home remain important, but buyers are placing increasing value on how well a development supports everyday life: whether essential needs are brought closer, routine tasks require less effort and the overall environment allows more time for the people and experiences that matter.

Positioned at the eastern edge of Al Mamzar Beach, Linar brings direct waterfront living together with health, wellness and fitness amenities, co-working spaces, restaurants and cafés, landscaped gardens, social areas and children’s play spaces. By placing these different aspects of daily life within one connected environment, the development is designed to make residents’ routines simpler and more fluid. Residents will enjoy UAE’s quintessential highrise living at the Sky Social Floor, situated on the 47th floor of the fifth tower. Flanked by panoramic views of the city’s skyline and the beach, the space has been designed by Alef to offer relaxation and connection in a stylish, modern setting.

The towers will be connected directly to the beach by a pedestrian bridge. The development will also include retail and service offerings, alongside a dedicated delivery and parcel management centre designed to reduce the time and effort associated with everyday logistics.

Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi, CEO of Alef Group, said, “The complete sell-out of Linar’s five residential towers, and the demand generated by the second phase within such a short period, demonstrate how buyer expectations and the very definition of real estate value are evolving. Purchasing decisions today extend beyond the specifications of an individual home. Buyers are looking at how the development works as a whole: whether it makes everyday life easier, reduces the effort required by daily routines and gives people more time for the things that matter to them.”

Dubai , September 21, 2026 : The Dubai Sports Council, in partnership with the New Economy Academy, launched the ‘Sports Entrepreneurship Programme’, which aims to qualify and empower Emiratis to lead pioneering investment projects in the sports business field.

The programme is part of the national campaign ‘UAE: Capital of Entrepreneurship in the World’ and aims to train and qualify 1,000 young Emirati men and women who aspire to enhance their knowledge and expertise in managing, organising and establishing sports-related businesses. The initiative falls under the broader ‘Entrepreneurship’ programme, which targets Emirati entrepreneurs and aims to train 10,000 citizens.

During a lecture delivered as part of the programme, Qais Al Dhalai, President of the Asian Rugby Federation, emphasised the key principles and foundations for successful investment in the sports sector, noting that the UAE’s sports sector offers numerous promising investment opportunities and attracts a growing number of participants in various sports annually.

Dr. Laila Faridoun, CEO of the New Economy Academy, said that the sports sector is undergoing rapid transformations, making it a key driver of the modern economy and opening up vast opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators to develop new solutions and projects with economic and social value.

She said the Sports Entrepreneurship Programme represents a significant step towards building a new generation of entrepreneurs capable of transforming innovative sports ideas into sustainable projects. She added that the Academy, in collaboration with its partners, is committed to designing training programmes that combine specialised knowledge with practical application, enabling participants to acquire the necessary tools and expertise to establish successful sports projects that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the sports economy and supporting the UAE’s sustainable economic development goals.

For his part, Issa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at the Dubai Sports Council, praised the strategic partnership with the New Economy Academy, emphasising that the initiative contributes to empowering national talent and enhancing their contributions to the comprehensive development process.

He explained that the programme provides participants with advanced academic knowledge and expertise and opens direct communication channels with a select group of investors and entrepreneurs who have achieved success in the sports sector.

Sharjah , September 21, 2026 : Sharjah Safari opens its fifth season , offering visitors new wildlife experiences, educational programmes and behind-the-scenes animal care tours.

The new season builds on Sharjah Safari’s breeding and animal care programmes, which recorded 186 births during the second quarter of 2026.

The births included South African giraffes, elephants, lions, oryx, blue wildebeest, impala, nyala and zebra.

Sharjah Safari also recently welcomed six critically endangered radiated tortoise hatchlings, supporting its efforts in species conservation and biodiversity.

Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), said the fifth season represents another step in developing Sharjah Safari’s role in wildlife conservation while providing visitors with an educational and engaging experience.

She said the Safari aims to deepen visitors’ understanding of wildlife and the importance of conservation through programmes that combine observation, education and direct engagement.

The fifth season will introduce exclusive behind-the-scenes tours during selected periods, offering visitors insight into daily animal care and the specialised expertise involved in maintaining the Safari’s wildlife.

Educational and recreational activities will also continue throughout the season, giving visitors opportunities to observe animals across expansive environments designed to reflect their natural habitats.

The new season further strengthens Sharjah Safari’s role as an eco-tourism destination combining conservation, education and entertainment.

Sharjah Safari will welcome visitors daily from 08:30 to 18:00 starting Monday, 21st September.

​Dubai , September 20, 2026 , Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed all works on Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project, one of the key projects aimed at strengthening the integration of Dubai’s road network, improving connectivity between major traffic corridors, and keeping pace with the rapid urban and population growth in surrounding areas.

The project involved enhancing four major intersections, in addition to constructing four bridges and two tunnels spanning 4,300 metres in total, and 14 kilometres of roads. These works improve traffic flow, increase road capacity, and reduce journey time.

It serves numerous service, residential and development areas, most notably Za’abeel, Al Jaddaf, Oud Maitha and Umm Hurair, as well as several vital facilities, including Latifa Hospital and Al Wasl Club. The population of the areas served by the project is expected to exceed 420,000 by 2030.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the completion of Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project forms part of an integrated plan to develop Dubai’s road and transport infrastructure. The project keeps pace with the requirements of comprehensive development, accommodates the anticipated growth in population and traffic volumes, and supports smoother mobility and a better quality of life for Dubai’s residents and visitors.

Integrated Solutions

Al Tayer said: “The project represents an important addition to Dubai’s road network, given its key location and its role in strengthening connectivity between many corridors, residential and development areas, and service facilities. It also improves intersection efficiency, facilitates access to key destinations, and enhances traffic safety. The project reflects RTA’s approach to developing integrated and sustainable infrastructure solutions centred on anticipating future growth, supporting urban expansion, and improving the daily mobility experience of road users.”

He added: “The project increases the capacity of Oud Maitha Street from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour in both directions, an increase of up to 50%, while reducing journey time from 20 minutes to five minutes, a 75% saving in time. This improves traffic flow and connectivity between Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street and the surrounding road network.”

Project Details

The project upgraded four major intersections. At the intersection of Oud MaithaRoad and Sheikh Rashid Road, works included adding a lane to the left-turn ramp serving traffic from Oud Maitha Road onto Sheikh Rashid Road towards Al Garhoud Bridge, raising capacity to 1,800 vehicles per hour.

Works also included upgrading the service road on Sheikh Rashid Road between the existing bridge and Al Zahrawi Street exit to resolve existing traffic overlaps and improve safety for road users. The number of right-turn lanes carrying traffic from Sheikh Rashid Road onto Oud Maitha Road towards Dubai–Al Ain Road was increased from two to three, raising capacity to 4,000 vehicles per hour.

A tunnel was also constructed to connect the service road on Oud Maitha Road to Sheikh Rashid Road intersection, serving traffic heading towards Bur Dubai.

Three Bridges

The project involved enhancing the intersection of Oud Maitha Road with Al Asayel Street and Al Wasl Club Street through the construction of two bridges linking Al Asayel Street with Al Khail Road via Al Wasl Club Street. The first is a two-lane bridge with a capacity of 2,400 vehicles per hour, serving traffic from Al Asayel Street towards Al Wasl Club Street. The second includes three lanes, with a capacity of 3,600 vehicles per hour, and serves traffic from Al Khail Road towards Al Asayel Street.

A separate two-lane bridge, with a capacity of 2,400 vehicles per hour, serves left-turn traffic from Al Asayel Street towards Oud Maitha Road. Works also included improving the access road to Al Wasl Club, along with the entry and exit points on Al Wasl Club Street, to resolve existing traffic overlaps with the main road.

Bridge and Tunnel

The intersection of Al Wasl Club Street and Al Khail Road was also improved by constructing a two-lane bridge with a capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour, serving traffic from Al Asayel Street towards Al Khail Road in the direction of Business Bay Crossing. Al Wasl Club Street was also improved by expanding the exit towards Al Khail Road to two lanes, constructing a service road in both directions, and providing parking spaces.

At the intersection of Za’abeel Palace Street with Al Khail Road and Oud MaithaRoad, a lane was added to the left-turn ramp serving traffic from Al Khail Road towards Dubai–Al Ain Road, raising capacity from 900 to 1,800 vehicles per hour. A single-lane tunnel, with a capacity of 1,200 vehicles per hour, was also constructed to serve traffic from Dubai–Al Ain Road towards the service road on Oud Maitha Road and resolve existing traffic overlaps.

The project further increased the number of lanes on the bridge serving traffic from Al Khail Road towards Oud Maitha Road from two to three, raising its capacity from 2,200 to 3,300 vehicles per hour.

Dubai September 18 , 2026: Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a delegation from the People’s Republic of China explored opportunities for cooperation and commercial and investment partnerships.

The discussions took place during the delegation’s visit to the Chamber’s headquarters, as part of efforts to strengthen ties between women entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah and the People’s Republic of China.

The meeting was attended by Amna Alhammadi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in Beijing and Chairwoman of the UAE-China Women Entrepreneurs Council, while the Chinese delegation included chairpersons of companies operating across several sectors, including mining, chemical industries, cosmetics and perfumes, restaurants, food, hospitality and tourism, as well as businesswomen working in the same sectors.

Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, emphasised the importance of the visit in strengthening relations between businesswomen in Ras Al Khaimah and their counterparts in China, opening opportunities for sharing experiences and building partnerships that support the growth of women-led projects. He highlighted the Chamber’s keenness to enhance women’s presence in the economic sector and expand opportunities for their participation in local and international markets.

Dubai , September 18, 2026 :  In the presence of Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, Director-General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and President of the Dubai Press Club, the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) and MONIIFY, the financial-intelligence media platform built for Gen Zs and Millennials across MENA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a three-year cooperation framework that will support talent development and content creation through training, knowledge exchange and participation in various initiatives.

The agreement was signed during the Arab Media Summit 2026 by Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, and Albert Shafik, MONIIFY’s Chief Operating Officer.

The agreement comes as new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and changing audience behaviours continue to reshape how content is created and consumed.

Under the MoU, GDMO and MONIIFY will explore opportunities across workshops, masterclasses and training sessions; knowledge and expertise exchange; participation in relevant programmes and events; and support for media and digital-content creation.

The agreement brings together GDMO’s focus on developing talent and advancing the media sector with MONIIFY’s mission to help Gen Zs and Millennials make smarter decisions, identify the right opportunities, and turn ambition into reality by making financial intelligence clear, relevant and actionable.

By combining GDMO’s commitment to talent and innovation with MONIIFY’s experience in research, educational storytelling, engagement of younger audiences and use of emerging creative tools, the agreement aims to strengthen practical media capabilities, while contributing to Dubai’s ambition to remain a leading regional and global media hub.

Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, highlighted the importance of partnerships that bring together media institutions and specialised expertise to develop a new generation of talent capable of keeping pace with changes across the sector.

She said the collaboration with MONIIFY will provide opportunities for practical learning and skills development in media and digital content creation.

She added that the MoU aligns with the Arab Media Summit 2026’s focus on supporting emerging talent, developing their capabilities, and strengthening their readiness to harness modern technologies and artificial intelligence to create media that is better equipped for the future.

Albert Shafik, MONIIFY’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “We’re pleased to collaborate with the Government of Dubai Media Office through a framework that reflects our shared commitment to developing the next generation of media talent and driving innovation in the sector. We look forward to sharing that experience through practical learning and contributing to Dubai’s ambition to shape a modern, future-ready media sector.”

As part of the agreement, MONIIFY is scheduled to contribute through a series of masterclasses, podcasts, and panel discussions on creating financial content that engages younger audiences during the summit.

The session will cover key elements of MONIIFY’s content approach, including identifying the right audience angle, researching credible information, turning complex subject matter into engaging stories, and using AI and creative production tools to bring content to life.

Dubai , September 18, 2026 : flydubai Holidays has expanded its destinations and products and is preparing to launch an upgraded digital experience for customers amid continued growth, the company announced during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.

Responding to sustained travel demand, the airline’s holidays division has added new destinations and products to a portfolio spanning more than 100 destinations and 10,000 hotels.

Customers can choose from packages across different budgets and travel preferences, including Almaty, Baku, Krabi, the Maldives, Tbilisi, Yerevan and Zanzibar.

flydubai Holidays will also introduce an upgraded digital platform featuring improved navigation, clearer content, greater mobile responsiveness and an enhanced booking journey.

Customers will benefit from improved search and filtering tools and a more intuitive platform for organising and managing holidays according to their preferences.

Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, said the holidays division continues to record growth, supported by the airline’s expanding network and increasing demand for greater choice, flexibility and convenience.

He added that demand for holiday packages is expected to continue through the upcoming winter season, while passengers travelling to Dubai can also take advantage of the airline’s stopover offering before continuing to other destinations.

Since March 2026, flydubai Holidays has recorded a positive response to its Dubai stopover experience, which offers preferential rates on flights, hotels, attractions, activities and services.

Nelson D’souza, Vice President of flydubai Holidays, said the company has seen consistent demand for city breaks and beach holidays, particularly from customers in the UAE, GCC and Central Asia.

He noted growing interest in destinations across Eastern Europe and Asia, as well as fixed-itinerary packages, premium hotels and services.

Baku, Krabi and Tivat have recorded some of the strongest growth. The seasonal Tivat route has been extended until 23rd October, while Bangkok, launched with a daily service in July, will increase to three daily flights from November 2026.

flydubai Holidays also offers fixed-itinerary packages at selected destinations, combining flights, hotels and excursions.

Ajman , September 18, 2026 :  The fourth Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 concluded on Thursday, recording 994 real estate transactions worth AED699 million and attracting 15,671 visitors over four days.

The Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department organised the exhibition under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, with the participation of real estate companies and entities, investors, experts and specialists.

Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, said the volume of transactions and strong turnout reflected investor confidence in Ajman’s real estate market and the diversity of projects and investment opportunities available in the emirate.

He added that the exhibition provided a direct platform bringing together investors, developers and experts to explore projects and discuss key developments and trends shaping the sector.

Al Muhairi praised the contributions of strategic partners, exhibitors and participating experts, noting that their combined efforts support the development of Ajman’s real estate sector and strengthen its competitiveness and investment appeal.

The fourth edition also featured a specialised programme covering real estate sustainability, technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, real estate technology, investment and real estate crisis management.