UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists fleeOnce reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying st...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Etihad, Uzbekistan Airways sign codeshare deal to connect eight Uzbek cities via TashkentEtihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have inked a codeshare deal, enabling seamless travel to eight Uzbek cities via Tashkent. This partne...
18 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer togetherAfter facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with al...
15 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
UAE's OPEC exit may not hit oil markets, say executivesUAE’s planned exit from OPEC is unlikely to disrupt global oil markets despite its sizable output, say industry executives, though it may d...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
UAE hotels find peace in war, go for renovations and upgradesPremium hotels in Dubai are undertaking renovations. This is happening due to a slowdown in tourist numbers. Some hotels will close for up ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Gujarati travellers cut back on travel plans amid geopolitical uncertainty, expected market volatilityGujarati travelers are pausing travel plans. Uncertainty from the US-Israel-Iran conflict and stock market dips are causing caution. Advanc...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
A $176 billion reality check for Europe’s luxury brands as Middle East tensions hit shoppersA distant war is impacting global luxury sales. Europe's top luxury firms have lost billions in market value. The Middle East, a key growth...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
UAE draws up economic shield plan to counter Iran war falloutThe United Arab Emirates is preparing a contingency economic plan. This plan aims to protect the economy from disruption and boost long-ter...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Abu Dhabi slashes hotel room and restaurant fees to boost tourismAbu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has reduced government fees applied to hotel rooms and restaurant in the emirate to support its...
14 Aug, 2023, 06.30 PM IST
Abu Dhabi to attract more Indian touristsAs part of its promotional efforts, it is holding Abu Dhabi week in Kochi and Kolkata celebrating the tourism and cultural heritage of the ...
16 Feb, 2018, 07.04 PM IST
Abu Dhabi welcomed 21% more Indian tourists in 2015Abu Dhabi welcomed 21% more Indian tourists in 2015, according to Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
08 Feb, 2016, 08.26 PM IST
Abu Dhabi aims to be No.1 destination for IndiansThe connectivity is very important for the growth in tourism and Abu Dhabi will put in more efforts to connect to more Indian cities, Dinsh...
31 Aug, 2014, 02.17 PM IST
Abu Dhabi tourism conducts roadshows in IndiaThe roadshows organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority will be held in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai and New Delhi.
27 Aug, 2014, 03.07 PM IST