Author: Editorial team
Not once, not twice, but three times lucky. Antoine Labaki from Lebanon has added another Dubai Duty Free prize to his collection after winning $1 million in the latest Millennium Millionaire draw, eight years after his first jackpot win. The Beirut resident won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, joining a select group of repeat jackpot winners. The announcement was made today at Concourse B, Dubai International Airport. The 53-year-old became the twelfth person to win the Millennium Millionaire promotion twice. His ticket number 3360 in Series 551 was purchased online on July 17. He…
RIYADH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — DP World has started operations at its first multi-client third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse in Saudi Arabia, expanding integrated warehousing and distribution capacity for businesses serving the Kingdom’s growing consumer and industrial sectors. Located in Riyadh’s Al Mashael Logistics Hub, the 15,250 square-metre facility provides more than 17,000 pallet positions and access to scalable storage, inventory management and distribution services through a single integrated logistics provider. The opening comes as Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate investment in supply chain infrastructure under Vision 2030, driving growing demand for modern logistics, warehousing and distribution services across manufacturing,…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed an agreement with Control Risks Middle East Limited to develop a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing workers’ welfare, quality of life, and accommodation standards in the economic zone. This initiative reflects the economic zone’s commitment to fostering standards of safety, health and wellbeing within labour accommodations, while supporting employers in adopting leading practices that contribute to workforce satisfaction and sustainable business growth. The agreement was signed by Alida Helena Scholtz, RAKEZ CFO, and Dr James Sinclair, Control Risks Global Head of Business and Human…
OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled its next-generation AI Smart Cockpit at OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the all-new OMODA 4 made its Southeast Asia debut during a global technology showcase attended by government officials, media, dealers and industry representatives from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As one of the participating regions, the Middle East — and the UAE in particular — is expected to benefit from these latest intelligent mobility innovations, with the OMODA 4 scheduled to arrive in the UAE later this year, bringing a new generation of AI-powered driving experiences to local customers.…
Emaar Development and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have announced a collaboration to enhance the home-buying experience across Emaar Development’s portfolio of ready and off-plan premium residential communities in Dubai. The collaboration brings together ADCB’s mortgage expertise and Emaar Development’s market-leading real estate portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both ready and off-plan properties through a streamlined, digitally enabled journey. Clients will also benefit from market-leading financing rates and an innovative off-plan financing solution featuring annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater certainty and flexibility throughout the construction period. Under the new off-plan financing solution, eligible Emaar…
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emaar Development and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the home-buying experience across Emaar Development’s portfolio of ready and off-plan premium residential communities in Dubai. The collaboration brings together ADCB’s mortgage expertise and Emaar Development’s market-leading real estate portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both ready and off-plan properties through a streamlined, digitally enabled journey. Clients will also benefit from market-leading financing rates and an innovative off-plan financing solution featuring annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater certainty and flexibility throughout the construction period. Under…
ABU DHABI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council will host the sixth edition of the Spartan World Championship, a major international obstacle course and endurance racing event, from 19th to 22nd November 2026 in Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi. The championship will bring together thousands of elite athletes, professionals, and challenge enthusiasts from around the globe. Hosted in Abu Dhabi for the sixth consecutive year, the championship builds on the success of previous editions, which attracted strong participation from athletes and competitors from different continents. The championship will feature a four-day programme of races and challenges.…
When people first meet Zayyan, they see a cheerful seven-year-old boy with a warm smile, sparkling eyes, and endless curiosity. He loves watching scenery through a car window, exploring the world, playing with his sister, and laughing at little moments. But for years, his parents, Indian expats Jagfar and Jasmine Jagfar have watched their son struggle. He was late to reach every milestone. His younger sister, Izzah, quickly outgrew him and people would often ask if she was the elder child. “We kept visiting doctors and specialists but no one could figure out what was the issue,” said Jagfar, in…
Dubai’s RTA announced the opening of a temporary staircase building at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station amid ongoing expansion works. The temporary staircase is located at the station’s Exit 1 as developmental works continue at the prime station’s entrance. The Roads and Transport Authority urged visitors to adhere to the paths indicated on the map to reach the station. “Station staff are also present to serve you at all times. Thank you for your cooperation,” read the statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Source: Khaleej Times
UAE-based AI search company Liplyn has launched Liplyn Academy, providing organizations across the Middle East with training programmes in AI Visibility, Vibe Coding and Agentic AI, delivered both online and in person from Liplyn’s Dubai office at One JLT. For the past 25 years, people have searched online for news, products and services through Google and Bing. That way of searching is now changing rapidly, with major consequences for finding and buying things online. “We foresee that within five years, 80% of the apps on our mobile phones will be replaced by AI assistants, and that within a year the…