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XCards lays out global rollout for GDID AI City Travel Card 3.0
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XCards Inc. released a 2026 go-to-market plan for its GDID AI City Travel Card 3.0, positioning the product as a hardware-software identity and payments platform for international travelers, Web3 users and digital nomads.
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai earns autism certification
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Hilton Garden Inn Dubai, Mall Avenue has earned Certified Autism Center designation from IBCCES, adding staff training, accessibility reviews and guest accommodations aimed at autistic and sensory-sensitive travelers.
UAE's Wadi Wurayah earns UNESCO World Heritage status
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Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List after approval at the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea.
Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top new global residency rankings
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on Aug. 10, ranking 48 residency routes across 46 jurisdictions and putting Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal at the top. The report highlights quality of life and…
Global Citizen Solutions ranks Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top for residency programs in 2026
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on August 10, ranking 48 residency programs across 46 jurisdictions.
Anguilla tourism chief pushes regional teamwork and youth careers
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Anguilla’s tourism director is calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate more and urging young people to build hospitality careers that lead to management and leadership.
SRH breaks ground on Abu Dhabi rehab expansion
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Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital has started work on a major Abu Dhabi extension expected to open by the end of 2028. The project would make SRH the UAE’s largest integrated rehabilitation hospital, adding beds, clinics, operating theatres and…
Dubai Housekeeping launches Home Guardian Dubai for traveling residents
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Dubai Housekeeping has launched a new home-care programme in Dubai as summer travel rises and more residents seek support for pets, plants and property upkeep while they are away.
Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai earns autism-friendly certification
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Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai has earned IBCCES’ Certified Autism Center designation after staff training and an onsite review in Deira.
smart #5 lands in the UAE with up to 590 km range and 15-minute fast charging
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smart and AWR Automotive are pitching the all-electric smart #5 as a premium mid-size SUV built for long UAE drives, with up to 590 kilometers of range and 10% to 80% charging in as little as 15 minutes.
Artane Partners helps We Outside raise AED 11.7M from Dubai family office
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Artane Partners advised We Outside on an AED 11.7 million equity raise from a single Dubai family office, backing the UK live entertainment company’s expansion into Dubai, Europe and North America.
Xtrip opens regional offices in Dubai and the Caribbean
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Xtrip Inc. has opened new enterprise offices in Dubai and George Town, Cayman Islands, expanding into the Middle East and Caribbean.
Wadi Wurayah wins UNESCO World Heritage status for the UAE
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UNESCO has added Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah to its World Heritage list, giving the UAE its third listed site and first selected for outstanding natural value.
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour earns autism certification
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Palace Dubai Creek Harbour has received IBCCES’s Certified Autism Center designation, a move meant to improve support for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests in Dubai.
Guest experience emerges as Dubai short-term rental edge
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Dubai’s crowded holiday home market is shifting from price-led competition to service-led performance, with guest experience increasingly shaping occupancy and revenue.
Centara’s two Maldives resorts win top TTM Awards 2026 honors
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Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives were recognized at the TTM Awards & Gala 2026 in Dubai, underscoring the fast-rising profiles of two recently opened resorts in North Malé Atoll.
Yacht charter market seen reaching $28.64B by 2035
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Market Research Future forecasts the yacht charter market will grow 7.20% annually to $28.64 billion by 2035, driven by demand for luxury experiential travel, digital booking tools and rising high-net-worth consumers.
MorningDesertSafari.net adds pay-later bookings for morning desert tours
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MorningDesertSafari.net has launched a Book Now, Pay Later option for its morning safari packages as Dubai promotes its new A Dubai Invite tourism push.
Teqnovos expands Dubai base to push healthcare digital transformation
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Teqnovos is expanding its Middle East presence from Dubai to help healthcare providers and digital health companies build custom software, AI tools, remote care systems and data integration platforms.
Padra sets out Dubai hair restoration planning framework for men
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Padra has published a structured male hair restoration approach at its Dubai clinic that emphasizes natural-looking design, donor preservation, privacy and recovery planning.
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