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Emaar Hospitality maps regional hotels and leisure expansion

Emaar Hospitality Group used the Arabian Travel Market 2026, which opened in Dubai on September 14, to showcase a broadening development pipeline spanning hotels, branded residences, golf, wellness and dining across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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Abu Dhabi upgrades holiday home licensing platform to cut approval times

Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) has upgraded the emirate's holiday home regulatory system, reducing approval times and introducing new digital tools for monitoring, inspections and compliance tracking.

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FTA urges businesses to file corporate tax returns before September 30 deadline

The UAE's Federal Tax Authority has called on businesses with financial years ending December 31, 2025, to submit their Corporate Tax returns and settle any amounts due before September 30, 2026, to avoid administrative penalties.

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Maersk AE15 Gemini service links Saudi Arabia directly to Asia and Europe

Saudi Arabia's trade connectivity has taken a significant step forward with the maiden call of the Morten Maersk at DP World's South Container Terminal in Jeddah, marking the port's formal inclusion in the AE15 Gemini Cooperation service operated jointly by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

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Miral commits AED 12bn to expand Yas Island over five years

Miral has announced an investment of more than AED 12 billion in Yas Island across the next five years, earmarking funds for new rides and immersive experiences, expansion of existing theme parks, and a significant increase in hotel room capacity.

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Meydan Free Zone wins two awards at the Marquee Awards 2026 for Performance Marketing and SEO

Meydan Free Zone has won two awards at the Marquee Awards 2026, presented by Martechvibe, taking top honours for Technical Excellence in Performance Marketing and Technical Excellence in SEO.

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Mubadala takes USD 1bn minority stake in China’s Luckin Coffee

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Luckin Coffee in a transaction valued at approximately USD 1 billion, co-investing alongside Centurium Capital.

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UAE’s BRICS membership drives 28.5% surge in non-oil trade to USD 312bn

The UAE is participating in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with its membership generating measurable trade momentum.

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Emirates carries 8.7 million passengers as August 2026 capacity recovery hits 93%

Emirates carried more than 8.7 million passengers across July and August 2026, with seat capacity restored to 93% by the end of the summer period and approximately 98% of its global route network back in active service.

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Dubai freehold rental market accelerates towards all-time record

Dubai's freehold rental market continued its record-breaking momentum in August 2026, with 39,645 rental contracts registered across the emirate's freehold areas, a 3.79% month-on-month increase.

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