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DCT Abu Dhabi, Air France-KLM partner to boost connectivity

The partnership expands Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity through daily flights to Paris

Dubai Customs prepare for return travellers

Dubai Customs increases services as vacation travellers return to UAE

The customs authority has increased the number of inspectors working on shifts, deployed scanners, and advocated for the use of its proprietary app

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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series specs and features: Smartwatch available for preorder

The new Galaxy Watch6 series provides personalised health guidance, design upgrades and an enhanced mobile experience

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Barbie movie: Global ticket sales cross $1bn; set for Aug 10 release in UAE

Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was released in the US on July 21

Dubai tourism numbers for H1 2023

Dubai surpasses pre-pandemic international tourism levels in H1 2023

The emirate said there were 8.55 million international tourists in the January-to-June period this year, the best first-half performance yet

Etihad Airways adds Boston to its US network

Etihad Airways adds Boston to its US network

The airline will operate flights to Boston four times a week with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

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Flynas, Tabby to offer 4-month installment plan for travel tickets

The partnership comes just in time for travellers, especially with the increasing demand for air travel around the world

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Abu Dhabi-based twofour54 unveils ambitious plans to build film studio

Set to span over 100 acres, twofour54 Studios will be a next-gen, virtual production-ready, metaverse-enabled and fully-fledged production studio

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McDonald’s UAE opens first outlet with all-female staff, features partial solar PV roof, EV charging ports

The latest venue features another ‘first’, as the branch has also introduced curbside ordering, allowing customers to place orders digitally from designated parking spaces

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Saudi’s SEVEN breaks ground at new SAR1.3bn entertainment destination in Almadinah

SEVEN has upcoming projects across 14 cities across Riyadh, Kharj, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Dammam, Khobar, Al Ahsa, Almadinah, Yanbu, Abha, Jizan, Buraidah and Tabuk

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Summer tourism trends: UAE travellers embracing affordable luxury, says report

The luxury travel market is experiencing significant growth, characterised by a preference for 5-star stays, premium economy or business class flights, and exclusive private tours

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UAE’s GMG opens first Monoprix Maison outlet outside France

The new outlet is located at Springs Souk Mall by EMAAR in Barsha Heights, Dubai

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You can now buy movie tickets in Dubai via the Careem app. Here’s how

Customers can search for, select and purchase tickets for movies playing at cinemas in Dubai – all within a few taps

UAE passport in 12th spot

UAE rises four places in passport index, this nation holds the top spot

Henley Global Mobility Report Q3 2023 reveals that Japan has been knocked off the top spot for the first time in five years by Singapore

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Expo City Dubai: A look at its key milestones since launch

As it continues to grow, Expo City Dubai will welcome more businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, organisations, academic and research institutions in addition to residents who live in its communities

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Passport, money, bag-tags? Why luggage woes are back

Luggage can go astray for any number of reasons, from airport Wifi signals to snafus on transfers between airlines and passengers are arming themselves with technology to keep track

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Saudi Arabia announces start of new Umrah season for GCC citizens, residents

The kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj has launched an electronic application process to facilitate travel for the upcoming Umrah season

Emirates unveils on-demand charter service

UAE, GCC travellers can now book charter flights with Emirates

The service allows customers to fly to several GCC destinations both within and outside of the carrier’s network

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UAE nationals can now enjoy visa-free travel to Azerbaijan

The agreement, enabling visa-free travel for UAE, Azerbaijani citizens between both countries, allows stays of up to 90 days

Smartwatches no longer a threat to pricey swiss timepieces

Smartwatches no longer a threat to pricey swiss timepieces, Morgan Stanley says

Smartwatches are still outselling the Swiss watch market by a wide margin, with Apple selling more during one quarter than the Swiss industry does in a year

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5 handy gadgets that will make your summer travels more fun

With a little planning, you can have everything you need to make the most of your summer vacation

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Travel with kids: 20 ways to do it hassle-free

As airports and airlines across the UAE service a record number of passengers, travel experts suggest tips and tricks to help you organise your travel

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Saudi Ministry of Hajj starts issuing e-visas for Umrah

The electronic visa process is part of the country’s efforts to facilitate travel and enable more Muslims to perform Umrah rituals

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Samsung, FRAME unveil Galaxy Z Flip4 accessories inspired by UAE culture, created by local artists

The creations launched at Al Shindaga Museum in collaboration with Dubai Culture are available for purchase online until the end of July

Make the most of summer with these wallet-friendly tips

Summer fun: 5 wallet-friendly tips to enjoy the season

Spending increases significantly during the summer season as people want to be out and about

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Obituary: Honouring Peter Hellyer, acclaimed author, historian and filmmaker

Considered a close friend of the UAE, Hellyer leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the country’s history

Here’s how Up-Fuse is turning plastic waste into trendy fashion

Yara Yassin, co-founder of Up-fuse, tells us how the slow fashion brand is wasting no opportunity to transform plastics bags, bottles and tyres into trendy fashion accessories

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What makes MB&F’s Maximilian Büsser tick?

Maximilian Büsser, founder of the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer has turned traditional watchmaking on its head, creating futuristic, fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines that embody the highest craftsmanship

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Emirates Airline, Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend partnership

The orchestra will work with the airline to reach out to a global audience through the Orchestra’s Sydney Symphony on Demand digital platform

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How MAG Group’s Keturah Reserve is blending sustainability, wellbeing and luxury 

Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, senior executive vice chairman of MAG, shines the spotlight on the group’s new and exclusive development, Keturah Reserve, and shares how bio living can have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing